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Lobbying Records (Page 1 of 11)
2025-01-20
Politician(s) lobbied: Mairéad Farrell (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas
Intent: Sponsorship for the use of the AV room in Leinster House to Launch our Manifesto for Adult and Community Education
Methods: Email, Meeting
Details & Methods:
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| — | Sponsorship for the Launch of AONTAS Manifesto 'Transforming adult and community education' |
2025-01-20
Politician(s) lobbied: Marc Ó Cathasaigh (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Aengus Ó Snodaigh (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Martin Browne (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Matt Carthy (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Rose Conway-Walsh (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Mairéad Farrell (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Marian Harkin (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Danny Healy-Rae (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Claire Kerrane (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Darren O'Rourke (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Thomas Pringle (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Patricia Ryan (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas
Intent: Awareness of the issues affecting community education providers and adult learners in the wider FET space in Ireland.Integration of the Manifesto key asks into political party manifestos and the forthcoming programme for government of the 34th Dail.
Methods: Event / Reception
Details & Methods:
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| — | Launch of AONTAS Manifesto 'Transforming adult and community education' with key asks for support for the community education sector |
| — | and enhanced supports for learners to improve access to adult learning. |
2025-01-20
Politician(s) lobbied: Norma Foley (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Norma Foley (Minister), Department of Education; Micheál Martin (Taoiseach), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Dara Calleary (Minister of State), Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment; Jack Chambers (Minister of State), Department of the Taoiseach; Thomas Byrne (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; James Browne (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Mary Butler (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Niall Collins (Minister of State), Department of Further and Higher Education, Innovation and Science; James Lawless (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Seán Fleming (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Hildegarde Naughton (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Peter Burke (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Helen McEntee (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Paschal Donohoe (Minister), Department of Public Expenditure, NDP Delivery and Reform; Patrick O'Donovan (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Neale Richmond (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Colm Burke (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Emer Higgins (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Jennifer Carroll MacNeill (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Alan Dillon (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Martin Heydon (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Simon Harris (An Taoiseach), Department of the Taoiseach
Intent: The integration of key recommendations into the programme for government including increased support for the community education sector, and enhanced financial and wrap around support for adult learners
Methods: Letter
Details & Methods:
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| — | Request to integrate key recommendations from our manifesto into the programme for government of the 34th Dail |
2025-01-20
Politician(s) lobbied: Unknown
Intent: Support for the PartnerUP project, and awareness of the value of adult and community education
Methods: Unknown
Details & Methods:
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| — | Invitation to a conference on upskilling pathways in Brussels October 2024 |
2025-01-20
Politician(s) lobbied: Simon Harris (An Taoiseach), Department of the Taoiseach
Intent: Support for community education initiatives and funding for the sector that would benefit learners most at risk of disadvantage so that social inclusion can be ensured.
Methods: Letter
Details & Methods:
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| — | Request for meeting to discuss how access to further education can achieved through the National Access Plan |
2025-01-20
Politician(s) lobbied: William Beausang (Assistant Secretary), Department of Further and Higher Education, Innovation and Science
Intent: Reversal of regional cuts to the community education budget
Methods: Email
Details & Methods:
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| — | Funding for the community education sector |
2024-09-20
Politician(s) lobbied: Gary Gannon (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Annie Hoey (Senator), Seanad; Mairéad Farrell (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas
Intent: Leverage of influence in government decision-making around budgetary allocations in the field of further education and learner supports.
Methods: Email
Details & Methods:
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| — | Building awareness of the issues addressed in AONTAS pre-budget submission |
| — | including the need for financial support for the community education sector |
| — | and supports for learners |
2024-09-20
Politician(s) lobbied: Aodhán Ó Ríordáin (MEP), European Parliament; Barry Andrews (MEP), European Parliament; Barry Cowen (MEP), European Parliament; Billy Kelleher (MEP), European Parliament; Brian Hayes (MEP), European Parliament; Chris MacManus (MEP), European Parliament; Ciarán Cuffe (MEP), European Parliament; Ciaran Mullooly (MEP), European Parliament; Clare Daly (MEP), European Parliament; Colm Markey (MEP), European Parliament; Cynthia Ní Mhurchú (MEP), European Parliament; Deirdre Clune (MEP), European Parliament; Frances Fitzgerald (MEP), European Parliament; Grace O'Sullivan (MEP), European Parliament; Kathleen Funchion (MEP), European Parliament; Luke Ming Flanagan (MEP), European Parliament; Lynn Boylan (MEP), European Parliament; Maria Walsh (MEP), European Parliament; Michael McNamara (MEP), European Parliament; Mick Wallace (MEP), European Parliament; Nina Carberry (MEP), European Parliament; Regina Doherty (MEP), European Parliament; Seán Kelly (MEP), European Parliament
Intent: Retain the operation of the Culture and Education Committee into the future as a key driver of policy in this area
Methods: Email
Details & Methods:
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| — | Requesting support for the protection of the the EU Culture and Education committee and its work of supporting lifelong learning and the values of European democracy and social inclusion |
2024-05-20
Politician(s) lobbied: Colm O'Reardon (Secretary General), Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science; Ivana Bacik (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Ged Nash (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Mark Wall (Senator), Seanad; Annie Hoey (Senator), Seanad; Brendan Howlin (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Aodhán Ó Ríordáin (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Simon Harris (Minister), Department of Further and Higher Education, Innovation and Science; Niall Collins (Minister of State), Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science; Micheál Martin (Tánaiste and Minister), Department of Foreign Affairs
Intent: Benchmarking of social welfare payments to level on par or above the poverty line (60% of median income in Ireland as calculated by CSO), meaning that learners in Further Education and Training will have the conditions needed to successfully engage in education. ::50% increase in supplementary allowances (transport, food etc.) in FET at cost of approx. €7m::Provision of dedicated information service on financial supports in FET/ simplification of process of gaining financial support in FET.::Provision of funding for people for people on part time programmes in Further Education and Training.
Methods: Lobby day, Event / Reception, Social Media
Details & Methods:
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| — | AONTAS called for improved financial supports for learners in Further Education and Training. Specifically: Increased training and supplementary allowances |
| — | funding for learners on part-time programmes and provision of a dedicated information service on financial supported in Further Education and Training. |
2024-01-21
Politician(s) lobbied: Simon Harris (Minister), Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science
Intent: Enhanced relationships between Minister Simon Harris and AONTAS and AONTAS' members.
Methods: Event / Reception
Details & Methods:
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| — | Minister Simon Harris attended an AONTAS event on 15.11.23 aimed at highlighting the importance of adult and community education in driving social equality. |
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