Avista

Politician(s) lobbied: John Moran (Mayor of Limerick), Limerick City and County Council

Intent: Invitation issued to Mayor to meet staff and funders of the new Avista Children's Respite House

Methods: Meeting

Politician(s) lobbied: Jack Chambers (Minister), Department of Finance; John Stephens (Councillor), Dublin City Council

Intent: Minister of Finance to address barriers preventing access to banking for people with intellectual disabilities which is essential to support financial independence, employment participation, and the realisation of rights under the UNCRPD.

Methods: Meeting

Politician(s) lobbied: Norma Foley (Minister), Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth; Willie O'Dea (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Kieran O'Donnell (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; John Moran (Mayor of Limerick), Limerick City and County Council; Sandra Broderick (Regional Executive Officer), Health Service Executive; Elena Secas (Councillor), Limerick City and County Council; Joe Pond (Councillor), Limerick City and County Council; Sarah Beasley (Councillor), Limerick City and County Council; Shane Hickey-O’Mara (Councillor), Limerick City and County Council; Kieran O'Hanlon (Councillor), Limerick City and County Council; Olivia O'Sullivan (Councillor), Limerick City and County Council; Frankie Daly (Councillor), Limerick City and County Council; Catherine Slattery (Councillor), Limerick City and County Council; Sean Hartigan (Councillor), Limerick City and County Council; Peter Doyle (Councillor), Limerick City and County Council; Ursula Gavan (Councillor), Limerick City and County Council; Sharon Benson (Councillor), Limerick City and County Council

Intent: Acknowledge investment in respite supports for Mid-West region and ensure long term commitment from all stakeholders for future projects.

Methods: Event / Reception

Politician(s) lobbied: John Stephens (Councillor), Dublin City Council

Intent: Some individuals with disabilities supported by Avista experience significant barriers when trying to open or access personal bank accounts. These barriers can restrict financial independence and restrict participation in regular activities enjoyed by citizens such as employment (A 27 UNCRPD, access to cultural and recreation (A 30 UNCRPD) and everyday activities such as online shopping, and choosing how they can access and use their finances on an equal basis with others.

Methods: Meeting

Politician(s) lobbied: Norma Foley (Minister), Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth

Intent: In person meeting with the Minister to launch project and discuss children's service requirements

Methods: Email

Politician(s) lobbied: Jack Chambers (Minister), Department of Finance; Paul Donnelly (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Roderic O'Gorman (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Ruth Coppinger (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Emer Currie (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Mary Lou McDonald (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Gary Gannon (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Marie Sherlock (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas

Intent: Invite to local representatives to launch of Avista Autism Resource Booklet created by Avista CDNT teams for use in local schools.

Methods: Email

Politician(s) lobbied: Emer Currie (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Emer Higgins (Minister of State), Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth

Intent: Meeting with Minister Emer Higgins and Deputy Emer Currie to view current adult and children's services at St. Joseph's Centre Clonsilla and discuss funding requirements to deliver critical services for people with disabilities in Dublin, Limerick and North Tipperary/Offaly.

Methods: Meeting

Politician(s) lobbied: Roderic O'Gorman (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas

Intent: Meeting with Deputy O'Gorman to view current services at Avista St. Joseph's Clonsilla and discuss critical funding requirements to deliver services for people with disabilities in Dublin.

Methods: LetterMeeting

Politician(s) lobbied: Marie Sherlock (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas

Intent: Meeting with Deputy Sherlock to view current Dublin services and discuss funding requirements to deliver critical services for people with disabilities in Dublin area.

Methods: MeetingLetter

Politician(s) lobbied: Willie O'Dea (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas

Intent: Meeting with Deputy O'Dea to view current Lisnagry services and discuss funding requirements to deliver services for people with disabilities in Limerick area

Methods: LetterMeeting