Politician(s) lobbied: Timmy Dooley (Minister of State), Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine; Cathal Crowe (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Joe Cooney (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas
Intent: A greater understanding of: (1) the issues impacting on young people in Clare (2) the need for greater investment in young people including investment in youth work and youth services including capital funding, investment in alternative forms of education, housing, transport allied with a call for a living wage for young people.
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The young people from Clare Youth Service participated in the Youth Work Ireland Political Briefing accompanied by staff. This event created a space for TD's to visit, meet with young people and hear their concerns.
Politician(s) lobbied: Timmy Dooley (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Gabriel Keating (Councillor), Clare County Council; Donna McGettigan (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas
Intent: Understanding of the challenges faced, support to identify suitably funding sources and request to advocate for capital funding streams for community and voluntary organisations at national level
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This event happened as part of the national Oíche na hÓige. TD's and councilors were invited to attend an open day at our headquarters and tour this building. They were also invited to visit local centers in the evening.
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Politician(s) lobbied: Timmy Dooley (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Cathal Crowe (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Joe Cooney (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Donna McGettigan (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas
Intent: Greater understanding of the issues impacting young people in Clare. An awareness of the impact of insufficient resources to enable Youth Services to meet existing and emerging needs.
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CEO met with the TD's listed to speak about the challenges identified by young people and the Youth Service impacting our ability to respond to emerging needs
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Young people accompanied and supported by staff attended the Youth Work Ireland Political Briefing Event in Dublin in April. the event created space and time for young people to speak with TD's who attended the event.
Politician(s) lobbied: Cathal Crowe (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Timmy Dooley (Senator), Seanad; Joe Cooney (Councillor), Clare County Council; Rita McInerney (Councillor), Clare County Council; Róisín Garvey (Senator), Seanad; Donna McGettigan (Councillor), Clare County Council; Violet Anne Wynne (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas
Intent: Hoping to see consideration on these issues within the programme for government and action by TD's and Senators on the issues and concerns raised. Similarly hoping to see local councilors recognise the need for action on issues of importance to young people.
Methods: EmailPhone call
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Email
Emails were sent while some volunteers spoke with some of the candidates directly on the doorstep as they campaigned.
Phone call
Some volunteers contacted TD's at their offices with respect to the issues above.
Politician(s) lobbied: Timmy Dooley (Senator), Seanad; Róisín Garvey (Senator), Seanad; Donna McGettigan (Councillor), Clare County Council; Michael McNamara (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Cathal Crowe (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Roderic O'Gorman (Minister), Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth; Violet Anne Wynne (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas
Intent: Increased awareness of the need for and value from investment in Youth Work and Youth Services in the Country.
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Email
Board Members and small number of volunteers emailed a number of politicians.
Phone call
Board Members and small number of volunteers phoned a number of politicians.
Meeting
CEO and Board Member met with one senator in Ennis and one Councillor in Shannon to discuss the work of the Service and raise concerns about funding.
Politician(s) lobbied: Michael McNamara (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Róisín Garvey (Senator), Seanad; Cathal Crowe (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Violet Anne Wynne (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Martin Conway (Senator), Seanad
Intent: A greater understanding of how key issues impact young people specifically. An awareness of the need for young people to be met with respect by those in authority or positions of power.
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Event / Reception
The Service brought young people from our Younger Voices group to the Youth Work Irelands Political Briefing Event in Dublin. This event created a space for TD's and Senators to meet with young people and hear their concerns. During the event we met with the officials listed below.
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Politician(s) lobbied: Timmy Dooley (Senator), Seanad; Martin Conway (Senator), Seanad; Michael McNamara (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Cathal Crowe (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas
Intent: Action on the indefensible lower pay rates for under 18's.Increased understanding of the needs of young people and especially young people living in more rural areas. Properly resourced and accessible mental health service for young people with effective supports rather than simply medication or referral.
Methods: Event / Reception
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Event / Reception
We brought young people to the Youth Work Ireland Political Briefing Event in Dublin. This event created a space for TD's and Senators to meet with young people and hear their concerns. During the event we met the officials listed below.
