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2025-01-23
Politician(s) lobbied: Heather Humphreys (Minister), Department of Rural and Community Development; Stephen Donnelly (Minister), Department of Health
Intent: Interpretation of advertising restrictions in the Public Health Alcohol Act expanded to include zero alcohol products and alcohol brand advertising
Methods: Letter
Details & Methods:
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| — | Advocacy with the Minister for Health to extend the restrictions on alcohol advertising to include zero alcohol products |
2024-09-21
Politician(s) lobbied: Colm Burke (Minister of State), Department of Health
Intent: To advocate for changes to the Sale of Alcohol Bill to better provide for regulation of drink delivery services, teenage discos and to raise concerns about the proposed liberalisation of licensing hours and expansion of the number of licenses.
Methods: Meeting
Details & Methods:
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| — | Sale of Alcohol Bill |
2024-09-21
Politician(s) lobbied: Padráig Mac Lochlainn (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas
Intent: Improved provision of rehabilitation services for persons with alcohol related brain injury in Ireland.
Methods: Meeting, Phone call
Details & Methods:
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| — | Advocacy with an elected representative regarding lack of any residential rehabilitation for people with a presumptive diagnosis of alcohol related brain injury on release from hospital |
2024-09-21
Politician(s) lobbied: Matt Carthy (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Heather Humphreys (Minister), Department of Rural and Community Development; Brendan Smith (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Niamh Smyth (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Pauline Tully (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Joe O'Reilly (Senator), Seanad; Robbie Gallagher (Senator), Seanad; Diarmuid Wilson (Senator), Seanad; Thomas Pringle (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Charlie McConalogue (Minister), Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine; Eileen Flynn (Senator), Seanad; Pearse Doherty (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Padráig Mac Lochlainn (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Joe McHugh (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Niall Blaney (Senator), Seanad
Intent: Changes made to the Sale of Alcohol Bill to provide for better regulation for Under 18s events on licensed premises in Ireland
Methods: Event / Reception, Email
Details & Methods:
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| — | To seek political support for changes to better provide for regulation of under 18s events on licensed premises in Ireland through amendments to the Sale of Alcohol Bill |
2024-09-21
Politician(s) lobbied: Heather Humphreys (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Colm Burke (Minister of State), Department of Health
Intent: Raise awareness with the Minister in the Cavan Monaghan region and ask that she would make representations on behalf of MaCYSS and Alcohol Forum Ireland with the Minister for Health with regard to securing funding to cover the critical deficit in funding from Jan 2025.
Methods: Letter, Phone call, Email
Details & Methods:
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| — | Submission of a business case to Minister Heather Humphreys seeking funding crucial to the continued operation of an under 18s addiction service in Cavan and Monaghan from the beginning of 2025. |
2024-04-30
Politician(s) lobbied: Padráig Mac Lochlainn (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas
Intent: Clarity and guidance on policy with regard to this matter.
Methods: Meeting, Email
Details & Methods:
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| — | Seeking advice and clarity on the current policy position of the HSE with regard to step down facilities (nursing home or community hospital) for people under 65 with an acquired brain injury given lack of any appropriate rehabilitation and support services. |
2024-04-30
Politician(s) lobbied: Leo Varadkar (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Micheál Martin (Taoiseach), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Eamon Ryan (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Marian Harkin (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Frank Feighan (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Martin Kenny (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Martin Baker (Councillor), Sligo County Council; Michael Clarke (Councillor), Sligo County Council; Martin Connolly (Councillor), Sligo County Council; Gerard Mullaney (Councillor), Sligo County Council; Dara Mulvey (Councillor), Sligo County Council; Dara Mulvey (Councillor), Sligo County Council; Joseph Queenan (Councillor), Sligo County Council; Paul Taylor (Councillor), Sligo County Council; Marie Casserly (Councillor), Sligo County Council; Tom Fox (Councillor), Sligo County Council; Donal Gilroy (Councillor), Sligo County Council; Thomas Healy (Councillor), Sligo County Council; Thomas Walsh (Councillor), Sligo County Council; Declan Bree (Councillor), Sligo County Council; Arthur Gibbons (Councillor), Sligo County Council; Sinéad Maguire (Councillor), Sligo County Council; Gino O'Boyle (Councillor), Sligo County Council; Rosaleen O'Grady (Councillor), Sligo County Council; Brendan Barry (Councillor), Leitrim County Council; Mary Bohan (Councillor), Leitrim County Council; Frank Dolan (Councillor), Leitrim County Council; Caillian Ellis (Councillor), Leitrim County Council; Padraig Fallon (Councillor), Leitrim County Council; Paddy Farrell (Councillor), Leitrim County Council; Enda McGloin (Councillor), Leitrim County Council; Thomas Mulligan (Councillor), Leitrim County Council; Paddy O'Rourke (Councillor), Leitrim County Council; Ita Reynolds Flynn (Councillor), Leitrim County Council; Enda Stenson (Councillor), Leitrim County Council; Justin Warnock (Councillor), Leitrim County Council; Padráig Mac Lochlainn (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Thomas Pringle (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Pearse Doherty (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Charlie mc Conalogue (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Joe McHugh (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Paul Canning (Councillor), Donegal County Council; Nicholas Crossan (Councillor), Donegal County Council; Albert Doherty (Councillor), Donegal County Council; Rena Donaghey (Councillor), Donegal County Council; Martin Farren (Councillor), Donegal County Council; Martin McDermott (Councillor), Donegal County Council; Johnny McGuinness (Councillor), Donegal County Council; Jack Murray (Councillor), Donegal County Council; Terry Crossan (Councillor), Donegal County Council; Marie T Gallagher (Councillor), Donegal County Council; Michael McClafferty (Councillor), Donegal County Council; Noreen McGarvey (Councillor), Donegal County Council; Anthony Molloy (Councillor), Donegal County Council; John Shéamuis Ó Fearraigh (Councillor), Donegal County Council; Tom Conaghan (Councillor), Donegal County Council; Tom Conaghan (Councillor), Donegal County Council; Noel Andrew Jordan (Councillor), Donegal County Council; Niamh Kennedy (Councillor), Donegal County Council; Michael McMahon (Councillor), Donegal County Council; Michael Cholm Mac Giolla Easbuig (Councillor), Donegal County Council; Liam Blaney (Councillor), Donegal County Council; Kevin Bradley (Councillor), Donegal County Council; Ciaran Brogan (Councillor), Donegal County Council; Donal Coyle (Councillor), Donegal County Council; Jimmy Kavanagh (Councillor), Donegal County Council; Donal 'Mandy' Kelly (Councillor), Donegal County Council; Michael McBride (Councillor), Donegal County Council; Pauric McGarvey (Councillor), Donegal County Council; Gerry McMonagle (Councillor), Donegal County Council; John O'Donnell (Councillor), Donegal County Council; Gerry Crawford (Councillor), Donegal County Council; Gary Doherty (Councillor), Donegal County Council; Liam Doherty (Councillor), Donegal County Council; Martin Harley (Councillor), Donegal County Council; Frank McBrearty Jnr (Councillor), Donegal County Council; Patrick McGowan (Councillor), Donegal County Council; Helen McEntee (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Mary Seery Kearney (Senator), Seanad
Intent: Changes made to the provisions of the Intoxicating Liquor Bill (2024) to better provide for and protect public health and children's rights.
Methods: Letter, Email, Event / Reception, Meeting
Details & Methods:
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| — | Advocacy with elected representatives seeking changes to the proposed Intoxicating Liquor Bill (2024) |
Politician(s) lobbied: Mary Seery Kearney (Senator), Seanad; Mark Wall (Senator), Seanad; Thomas Pringle (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Thomas Gould (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Charlie McConalogue (Minister), Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine; Micheál Martin (Taoiseach), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Ivana Bacik (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Aodhán Ó Ríordáin (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas
Intent: Response from Government and from Taoiseach in regard to ensuring that Irish health and education activities are free from the corrosive impact of the gambling industry
Methods: Letter, Email
Details & Methods:
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| — | Concern regarding possible conflict of interest issues relating to the involvement of gambling industry funded charity |
| — | the Gambling Awareness Trust in funding activities in Irish health and education settings (both secondary and third level) |
2024-01-22
Politician(s) lobbied: Aidan Davitt (Senator), Seanad; Aisling Dolan (Senator), Seanad; Alice-Mary Higgins (Senator), Seanad; Annie Hoey (Senator), Seanad; Barry Ward (Senator), Seanad; Catherine Ardagh (Senator), Seanad; David Norris (Senator), Seanad; Denis O'Donovan (Senator), Seanad; Diarmuid Wilson (Senator), Seanad; Eileen Flynn (Senator), Seanad; Emer Currie (Senator), Seanad; Erin McGreehan (Senator), Seanad; Eugene Murphy (Senator), Seanad; Fintan Warfield (Senator), Seanad; Fiona O'Loughlin (Senator), Seanad; Frances Black (Senator), Seanad; Garret Ahearn (Senator), Seanad; Garrett Ahern (Senator), Seanad; Gerard Craughwell (Senator), Seanad; Gerry Horkan (Senator), Seanad; Jerry Buttimer (Senator), Seanad; Joe O'Reilly (Senator), Seanad; John Cummins (Senator), Seanad; John McGahon (Senator), Seanad; Lisa Chambers (Senator), Seanad; Lorraine Clifford-Lee (Senator), Seanad; Lynn Boylan (Senator), Seanad; Lynn Ruane (Senator), Seanad; Malcolm Byrne (Senator), Seanad; Maria Byrne (Senator), Seanad; Marie Sherlock (Senator), Seanad; Mark Daly (Senator), Seanad; Mark Wall (Senator), Seanad; Martin Conway (Senator), Seanad; Mary Fitzpatrick (Senator), Seanad; Mary Seery Kearney (Senator), Seanad; Michael McDowell (Senator), Seanad; Micheál Carrigy (Senator), Seanad; Ned O'Sullivan (Senator), Seanad; Niall Blaney (Senator), Seanad; Niall Ó Donnghaile (Senator), Seanad; Ollie Crowe (Senator), Seanad; Paddy Burke (Senator), Seanad; Pat Casey (Senator), Seanad; Paul Daly (Senator), Seanad; Paul Gavan (Senator), Seanad; Pauline O'Reilly (Senator), Seanad; Pippa Hackett (Senator), Seanad; Rebecca Moynihan (Senator), Seanad; Regina Doherty (Senator), Seanad; Robbie Gallagher (Senator), Seanad; Róisín Garvey (Senator), Seanad; Rónán Mullen (Senator), Seanad; Seán Kyne (Senator), Seanad; Shane Cassells (Senator), Seanad; Sharon Keogan (Senator), Seanad; Sharon Keogan (Senator), Seanad; Tim Lombard (Senator), Seanad; Timmy Dooley (Senator), Seanad; Tom Clonan (Senator), Seanad; Victor Boyhan (Senator), Seanad; Vincent P Martin (Senator), Seanad
Intent: Increased awareness and profile of concerns relating to children's rights in regard to the provisions of the Sale of Alcohol Bill (2022) Advocating with elected representatives with regard to community concerns relating to the Bill
Methods: Event / Reception
Details & Methods:
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| — | Launch of The Sale of Alcohol Bill (2022): An analysis of children’s rights impacts by Dr. Ollie Bartlett in Maynooth University. All members of the Oireachtas invited to this. Justice Paul Kelly was guest speaker. |
2024-01-22
Politician(s) lobbied: Unknown
Intent: Increased awareness Attendance at report launch in Trinity College, Dublin
Methods: Event / Reception
Details & Methods:
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| — | Invitation to all Oireachtas members regarding a new publication on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder. Communication sought improved health and children's services response to FASD |
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