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Politician(s) lobbied: Seán Canney (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Seán Crowe (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Marian Harkin (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Dara Calleary (Minister of State), Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment; Thomas Byrne (Minister of State), Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media
Intent: Increase policymaker understanding of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease(COPD), the health inequalities associated with COPD, its prevalence in Ireland, and management of the condition.
Methods: Event / Reception, Email
Details & Methods:
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| — | Oireachtas briefing event on COPD to mark World COPD Day 2023. |
2023-01-17
Politician(s) lobbied: Martin Conway (Senator), Seanad; Seán Canney (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Marian Harkin (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Pat Buckley (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Matt Shanahan (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Paul Donnelly (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Pádraig O'Sullivan (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Violet Anne Wynne (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Niamh Smyth (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Michael Fitzmaurice (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Denis Naughten (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas
Intent: To raise awareness about the issues affecting those living with COPD in Ireland
Methods: Email, Event / Reception
Details & Methods:
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| — | Presentation about COPD and the work of COPD Support Ireland in the AV room of Oireachtas. |
2022-01-19
Politician(s) lobbied: Stephen Donnelly (Minister), Department of Health; Tony Holohan (Chief Medical Officer), Department of Health; Elizabeth Canavan (Assistant Secretary), Department of the Taoiseach
Intent: To advocate that people living with COPD and other chronic conditions be considered for higher prioritisation in the COVID-19 Vaccination programme
Methods: Letter
Details & Methods:
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| — | COVID-19 Vaccination programme prioritisation of vulnerable groups |
2021-01-20
Politician(s) lobbied: Tony Holohan (Chief Medical Officer), Department of Health; Stephen Donnelly (Minister), Department of Health; Micheál Martin (An Taoiseach), Department of the Taoiseach
Intent: To advocate that people living with COPD and other chronic conditions be considered for higher prioritisation in the COVID-19 Vaccination programme
Methods: Letter
Details & Methods:
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| — | COVID-19 Vaccination programme prioritisation of vulnerable groups |
2020-09-18
Politician(s) lobbied: Kathleen MacLellan (Assistant Secretary), Department of Health; Regina Doherty (Minister), Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection; Paschal Donohoe (Minister), Department of Public Expenditure and Reform; Simon Harris (Minister), Department of Health; John McKeon (Secretary General), Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection; Robert Watt (Secretary General), Department of Public Expenditure and Reform; Jim Breslin (Secretary General), Department of Health
Intent: additional guidance for groups of medically vulnerable people during COVID-19::Extend the enhanced illness benefit scheme for those who have been recommended to cocoon during COVID-19 due to ill health
Methods: Email, Letter
Details & Methods:
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| — | Represented interests of people living with COPD during COVID-19 crisis |
| — | requested increased guidance on the resumption of groups of vulnerable people meeting for support during covid-19 as the current 'Best Judgement of the individuals' was insufficient for this cohort from the NPHET Vulnerable People Subgroup. Signed Letter to request consideration be given to extending the enhanced illness benefit be given to those who are recommended to cocoon due to their being at high risk of covid 19 |
2020-05-07
Politician(s) lobbied: Tony Holohan (Chief Medical Officer), Department of Health; Stephen Donnelly (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas
Intent: Inclusion on the NPHET Vulnerable People Subgroup
Methods: Email, Phone call, Virtual Meeting
Details & Methods:
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| — | Represented interests of people living with COPD during COVID-19 crisis |
| — | requested inclusion on the NPHET Vulnerable People Subgroup |
2018-09-20
Politician(s) lobbied: Jim Daly (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas
Intent: alleviation of high costs of electricity
Methods: Informal communication
Details & Methods:
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| — | Cost of electricity for people using oxygen in their homes |
2017-01-19
Politician(s) lobbied: Billy Kelleher (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Marcella Corcoran Kennedy (Minister of State), Department of Health; Louise O'Reilly (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Michael Harty (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Kate O'Connell (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Gino Kenny (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Jerry Buttimer (Senator), Seanad
Intent: Greater awareness and understanding of the issues that affect people living with COPD and a greater importance and investment in primary care for the treatment of COPD.
Methods: Event / Reception, Email
Details & Methods:
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| — | The high rates of hospitalisations of people living with COPD. The current health policies as they relate to treating COPD. |
2016-01-14
Politician(s) lobbied: Jerry Buttimer (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Jillian van Turnhout (Senator), Seanad; David Stanton (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas
Intent: That members of the Oireachtas would be aware of the issues affecting people with COPD and would consider implementing our manifesto to improve health services to people living with COPD
Methods: Event / Reception, Letter
Details & Methods:
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| — | Launch of COPD Awareness week and our manifesto of 5 key asks for government |