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Lobbying Records (Page 1 of 3)
2025-05-20
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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Issue impacting young people including the lack of a Community based Mental Health Service in Clare
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Alternative Formal Education Options
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inadequate resources to fund staffing
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programmes and capital buildings - refurbishment and development.
2025-01-15
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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Highlighting issues impacting on young people and seeking support for adequate and secure funding
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provision of effective mental health services
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equal pay for young people. improved public transport in rural areas
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action on insurance costs for young drivers and the provision of safe and secure accommodation for young people.
2024-09-20
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.
Methods: EmailPhone callMeeting
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Highlighting the lack of funding available for Youth Work and Youth Facilities.
2024-05-12
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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Education and Training including concerns re impact of COVID
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lack of guidance supports especially for non traditional further education or training options
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lack of access to counselling. Delays in access to supports especially for young people affected by disabilities. Concerns re rural transport
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costs of insurance for young drivers. Homelessness as it impacts young people and young adults. Low pay for young people.
2024-01-08
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2023-09-19
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2023-05-19
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.
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Request to challenge the lower rates of pay for under 18's performing the same work as over 18's. Request for accessible
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respectful
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listening and hearing youth focused mental health supports. Consideration of the impact of the housing crises on young peoples both young people living in unsafe family situations and young people hoping to access further education - choices for further education now based on ability to commute to a college rather than a desired or appropriate course.
2023-01-20
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2022-09-10
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