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2018-08-31
Politician(s) lobbied: Heather Humphreys (Minister), Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht
Intent: We wanted Niamh Smyth to contact the HSE department and ask them to co operate with parents and management of the service
Methods: Phone call
Details & Methods:
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| — | We contacted TD Niamh Smyth in relation to an issue we had with the HSE |
| — | Unfortunately in May E-coli was detected in the building and all staff and children needed to be tested hence the premises was closed down until 2 negative results were received. Parents were told on the day they collected sample bottles that they would be contacted within days with the results. most parents found that they received no correspondence & had to ring on numerous times to try & get results for their children. |
2018-07-25
Politician(s) lobbied: Niamh Smyth (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas
Intent: Niamh Smyth contacted the hse on the creche's behalf and has asked the minister of health to try and get answers in relation to finding out why there was such a delay in results, the E-coli has told untold damage and then the extra stress of the delay and having parents experiencing serious stress in relation to this. we are hoping the minister comes back with an answer as well as test results for those still waiting.
Methods: Phone call
Details & Methods:
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| — | We contacted TD Niamh Smyth in relation to an issue we had with the HSE |
| — | Unfortunately in May E-coli was detected in the building and all staff and children needed to be tested hence the premises was closed down until 2 negative results were received. Parents were told on the day they collected sample bottles that they would be contacted within days with the results. most parents found that they received no correspondence & had to ring on numerous times to try & get results for their children |
2018-01-05
Politician(s) lobbied: Heather Humphreys (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Niamh Smyth (Councillor), Cavan County Council
Intent: That our service would be granted the School Meals Grant
Methods: Email
Details & Methods:
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| — | School Meals Grant |
2016-05-03
Politician(s) lobbied: Heather Humphreys (Minister), Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht; Seán Conlan (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Ciara McPhillips (Councillor), Monaghan County Council
Intent: From 2008 to 2012 inclusive Monaghan County Council waived commercial rates. Demands for 2013,2014 and 2015 are still on our account. We need these demands also to be waived.
Methods: Email
Details & Methods:
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| — | Introduction of 2015 Valuation ( Amendment ) Act allowed exemptions on commercial rates for buildings involved in Community Childcare from 2016 onwards. |
2016-01-20
Politician(s) lobbied: Anne Marie Brooks (Adviser to Minister), Department of Children and Youth Affairs
Intent: From 2008 to 2012 inclusive Monaghan County council waived commercial rates for us but are now seeking payment for years 2013, 2014 and 2015. We would like the demands for rates for these years to be waived /exempted, given that the nature of our business remains the same since 2008.
Methods: Letter
Details & Methods:
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| — | Introduction of 2015 Valuation ( Amendment) Act allowed an exemption on commercial rates for buildings engaged in Community Childcare for the years 2016 onwards. |
2016-01-20
Politician(s) lobbied: Cathy Bennett (Councillor), Monaghan County Council; Seamus Coyle (Councillor), Monaghan County Council; Ciara McPhillips (Councillor), Monaghan County Council; Seán Conlan (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Jackie Crowe (Councillor), Monaghan County Council; Joan Burton (Tánaiste and Minister), Department of Social Protection
Intent: We want the proposed amendment to be withdrawn and the practice of allowing CE childcare participants who are in training for their Fetac Level 5 be included in the child/adult ratios or at least that they are deemed to be a second or third person in the room. At all times CE participants will be supervised by qualified staff.
Methods: Email
Details & Methods:
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| — | It is proposed to exclude community employment participants from working in childcare if they do not have their FETAC Level 5 Certificate. We are a Community based childcare facility and value the contribution of our CE participants who all commence their training on starting placement with us. This placement benefits the CE participants as they gain valuable hands on work experience which enhances their training and knowledge of childcare. |