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Lobbying Records (Page 1 of 3)
2025-01-17
Politician(s) lobbied: Peadar Tóibín (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Richard Bruton (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas
Intent: Shared ARI's General Election Manifesto outlining critical policy priorities for Ireland’s ageing population.
Methods: Email
Details & Methods:
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| — | To advocate for policy changes supporting ageing populations and foster collaboration with political stakeholders. |
2025-01-17
Politician(s) lobbied: Luke Ming Flanagan (MEP), European Parliament; Barry Andrews (MEP), European Parliament; Billy Kelleher (MEP), European Parliament; Ciaran Mullooly (MEP), European Parliament; Lynn Boylan (MEP), European Parliament; Maria Walsh (MEP), European Parliament
Intent: To advocate for policy changes supporting ageing populations and foster collaboration with political stakeholders.
Methods: Meeting
Details & Methods:
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| — | To understand the party's stance and advocate for a commitment to sustainable and fair pension reform policies. |
2025-01-17
Politician(s) lobbied: Cynthia Ní Mhurchú (MEP), European Parliament; Michael McNamara (MEP), European Parliament; Kathleen Funchion (MEP), European Parliament; Barry Cowen (MEP), European Parliament; Maria Walsh (MEP), European Parliament
Intent: To discuss challenges and opportunities facing older people and strategies to support age equality and intergenerational solidarity during the new legislative period.
Methods: Email
Details & Methods:
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| — | To secure a meeting with the MEPs to discuss these priorities and foster collaboration. |
2024-09-12
Politician(s) lobbied: Simon Harris (An Taoiseach), Department of the Taoiseach
Intent: to secure addition funding from Older Peoples' Services for ARI
Methods: Submission
Details & Methods:
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| — | Business plan for increased funding |
2024-09-10
Politician(s) lobbied: Niall Blaney (Senator), Seanad; Aodhán Ó Ríordáin (MEP), European Parliament; Barry Andrews (MEP), European Parliament; Barry Cowen (MEP), European Parliament; Ciarán Cuffe (MEP), European Parliament; Clare Daly (MEP), European Parliament; Cynthia Ní Mhurchú (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; Regina Doherty (MEP), European Parliament; Seán Kelly (MEP), European Parliament
Intent: To raise awareness and gain commitment from MEPs and candidates to advocate for the rights and interests of older people in Ireland and across Europe.
Methods: Email
Details & Methods:
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| — | Emailed ARI's European Parliament Election manifesto |
| — | ‘Amplifying Older Voices - Empowering Older People in Ireland and Europe |
| — | ’ to MEPs and candidates. |
2024-09-10
Politician(s) lobbied: David Cullinane (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Heather Humphreys (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Ivana Bacik (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Joe O'Brien (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Marc Ó Cathasaigh (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Mary Butler (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Neasa Hourigan (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Seán Sherlock (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Stephen Donnelly (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas
Intent: To inform TDs on ARI submission to Department of Social Protection and health on the needs of older people
Methods: Email
Details & Methods:
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| — | ARI prebudget submission |
2024-05-09
Politician(s) lobbied: James Lawless (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Peadar Tóibín (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Mattie McGrath (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Patricia Ryan (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Brendan Smith (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Bernard Durkan (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Marian Harkin (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Malcolm Byrne (Senator), Seanad; Pat Casey (Senator), Seanad; Mary Seery Kearney (Senator), Seanad
Intent: Heightened awareness of (1) the weak or slow implementation of policy commitments relevant to our ageing population and (2) the value of an Independent Commissioner for Ageing and Older People in enhancing the capacity and capability of public services to address ageing and the challenges and opportunities arising.
Methods: Event / Reception
Details & Methods:
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| — | Call for stronger and speedier implementation of policy commitments relevant to positive ageing and services for older people. |
2024-01-16
Politician(s) lobbied: Mary Butler (Minister of State), Department of Health
Intent: When asked about the possibility of appointing an Independent Commissioner for Ireland, Minister Butler, who holds the responsibility for older people, stated her plans to present legislation for a statutory home care scheme to the Dáil in the early months of 2024. When pressed on the matter, Minister Butler underscored that the appointment of a Commissioner is a matter for the Oireachtas.
Methods: Event / Reception
Details & Methods:
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| — | The aim of this engagement was to advocate for the creation of an Independent Commissioner for Older People |
| — | who would serve as a dedicated advocate and representative for the older population in Ireland. |
2023-09-13
Politician(s) lobbied: Marie Sherlock (Senator), Seanad; Mick Barry (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Noel Grealish (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Mairéad Farrell (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Seán Canney (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Seán Kyne (Senator), Seanad; Andrew Reddington (Councillor), Galway County Council; Eddie Hoare (Councillor), Galway City Council; Catherine Connolly (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Éamon Ó Cuív (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Matt Carthy (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Brendan Smith (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Robbie Gallagher (Senator), Seanad; David Cullinane (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Joe Conway (Councillor), Waterford City and County Council
Intent: To influence the outcome of Budget 2024 on state pension increases.
Methods: Meeting
Details & Methods:
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| — | To ensure Government commits to its promise on the state pension. |
Politician(s) lobbied: Robert Troy (Minister of State), Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment
Intent: To secure the extension of the provision in the Act for virtual AGMs
Methods: Email
Details & Methods:
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| — | To address the companies (miscellaneous provisions (covid-19) act 2020 |