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2023-02-09
Politician(s) lobbied: Mark Ward (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Paul Donnelly (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas
Intent: To share resources, information and current trends to better equip Sinn Féin Deputies in the current discussion around drug policy reform,
Methods: Meeting
Details & Methods:
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| — | Overview of Crainn |
| — | our work and who we represent in the current debate around drug policy reform. Our meeting also assessed some key points of error in the Irish system |
| — | primarily: 1) The over reliance of the criminal justice system for dealing with the drugs issue 2) The lack of regulation cannabis |
| — | a widely used substance in Ireland and the health consequences this lack of regulatory oversight is having on Irish people. |
2023-02-09
Politician(s) lobbied: Violet Anne Wynne (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas
Intent: To build on common areas of interest between the TD and ourselves, find points of shared values and goals and begin a proactive relationship.
Methods: Meeting, Email
Details & Methods:
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| — | Meeting in Leinster House and discussed current issues important to us in the current national debate around drug policy which include: synthetic cannabis |
| — | over reliance on the justice system for dealing with drugs |
| — | the citizens' assemblies scope. |
2023-02-01
Politician(s) lobbied: Neasa Hourigan (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas
Intent: To gain a better understanding of the Citizens Assembly and its operations, and to ensure that its terms of reference are suitable in scope for dealing with Ireland's drug crisis.
Methods: Virtual Meeting
Details & Methods:
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| — | Discussing the upcoming Citizens Assembly |
| — | its scope and potential outcomes of said assembly. |
2023-01-30
Politician(s) lobbied: Thomas Gould (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Paul Donnelly (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Mark Ward (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Brendan Griffin (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Fergus O'Dowd (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Jackie Cahill (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas
Intent: To secure a date and agenda for a meeting in the New Year
Methods: Email
Details & Methods:
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| — | Arranging dates for engagement on recent Oireacthas Justice Committee report on drug sanctions and the upcoming CA |
2023-01-30
Politician(s) lobbied: Briege MacOscar (Councillor), Dublin City Council; Paul McAuliffe (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas
Intent: To find common ground on issues relating to campaigning on drug policy reform and make clear our position on issues of drug related harm, intimidation and supply.
Methods: Virtual Meeting
Details & Methods:
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| — | Meeting regarding the upcoming Citizens Assembly on drug use - specifically discussing drug related harms |
| — | drug related intimidation and issues of supply. |
2023-01-30
Politician(s) lobbied: Daithí Doolan (Councillor), Dublin City Council
Intent: To find common ground on issues relating to campaigning on drug policy reform in Ireland
Methods: Meeting
Details & Methods:
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| — | Meeting regarding current drug strategy |
| — | issues of drug related intimidation |
| — | contaminated supply and the upcoming citizens assembly on drug use. |
2023-01-20
Politician(s) lobbied: Pa Daly (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas
Intent: To discuss the current Irish climate of cannabis use by presenting Irish data, as well as some comparisons between Ireland and other jurisdictions with alternative policy approaches.
Methods: Virtual Meeting
Details & Methods:
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| — | Meeting with Pa Daly TD discussing the current Irish climate of cannabis use and how recent Justice Committee recommendations and the upcoming 'Drug Use' Citizens Assembly could provide legislative and policy solutions. |
2022-12-20
Politician(s) lobbied: Paul McAuliffe (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas
Intent: To settle on date and agenda for a meeting in the New Year regarding the Citizens Assemby + Joint Oireacthas Report
Methods: Email
Details & Methods:
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| — | Arranging dates for engagement on recent Oireacthas Justice Committee report on drug sanctions and the upcoming CA. |
2022-12-20
Politician(s) lobbied: Pa Daly (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas
Intent: To secure a date and agenda for a meeting in the New Year
Methods: Email
Details & Methods:
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| — | Arranging dates for engagement on recent Oireacthas Justice Committee report on drug sanctions and the upcoming CA |
2022-12-12
Politician(s) lobbied: Barry Ward (Senator), Seanad
Intent: To secure a meeting with Senator Ward to engage on the Citizens Assembly on drug use.
Methods: Phone call, Email
Details & Methods:
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| — | Email and voicemail to Senator Ward looking for a meeting regarding the Citizens Assembly on drug use. |