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Lobbying Records (Page 1 of 12)
2025-01-15
Politician(s) lobbied: Simon Harris (An Taoiseach), Department of the Taoiseach; Micheál Martin (Tánaiste and Minister), Department of the Taoiseach; Holly Cairns (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Roderic O'Gorman (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Peadar Tóibín (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Richard Boyd Barrett (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Ivana Bacik (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Mary Lou McDonald (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas
Intent: For parties (especially those elected) to implement requests on our manifesto to help improve the lives of Irish people with Down syndrome.
Methods: Email
Details & Methods:
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| — | Down Syndrome Ireland emailed party leaders asking them to take our manifesto into consideration. This manifesto discussed health |
| — | transport |
| — | and the rights of people with Down syndrome |
2025-01-15
Politician(s) lobbied: Simon Harris (An Taoiseach), Department of the Taoiseach
Intent: A meeting with Simon Harris to discuss the work the National Advisory Council carries out as well as to give the NAC the opportunity to discuss issues facing people with Down syndrome in Ireland.
Methods: Email
Details & Methods:
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| — | Sinead Flynn requested a meeting with an Taoiseach Simon Harris. The request was for DSI's National Advisory Council to meet with an Taoiseach to discuss their work and speak about issues facing people with Down syndrome. |
2025-01-15
Politician(s) lobbied: Fiona O'Loughlin (Senator), Seanad; James Lawless (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Aidan Farrelly (Councillor), Kildare County Council; Réada Cronin (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Joe Neville (Councillor), Kildare County Council; Naoise O'Cearúil (Councillor), Kildare County Council; Mark Wall (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas
Intent: A meeting with the NCSE to discuss the need for special classes.
Methods: Email
Details & Methods:
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| — | The Kildare branch of Down Syndrome Ireland sent an email to the NSCE about special classes in Kildare Primary Schools. The email was sent to Cormac Davey and Sarah Ledwidge in the NCSE and a number of TDs were CC'd in the email. |
2025-01-15
Politician(s) lobbied: Hildegarde Naughton (Minister of State), Department of Education
Intent: To create adequate numbers of mild and moderate special classes in primary and post primary schools.
Methods: Meeting
Details & Methods:
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| — | Fidelma Brady and Nichola Aylward met with Minister Hildegarde Naughton to discuss special classes for children with Down syndrome and to discuss the provision of adequate numbers of mild and moderate special classes not just ASD units in primary and post primary schools. |
2025-01-15
Politician(s) lobbied: Martin Kenny (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Paddy O'Rourke (Councillor), Leitrim County Council; Frank Feighan (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Marian Harkin (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Marie Casserly (Councillor), Sligo County Council; Michael Clarke (Councillor), Sligo County Council; Edel Mcsharry (Councillor), Sligo County Council; Nessa Cosgrove (Councillor), Sligo County Council; Chris MacManus (MEP), European Parliament; Eamon Scanlon (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Gino O'Boyle (Councillor), Sligo County Council
Intent: To take on board DSI's manifesto in areas such as transport, housing and healthcare.
Methods: Email
Details & Methods:
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| — | A letter was sent to local Leitrim and Sligo politicians about new government policies. The Leitrim Branch of Down Syndrome Ireland shared DSI's manifesto in the lead up to the General Election in November. They asked those running for election to take these demands into account. |
2024-09-19
Politician(s) lobbied: Hildegarde Naughton (Minister of State), Department of Education
Intent: Resolution of the issues relating to education for children with Down syndrome.
Methods: Meeting
Details & Methods:
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| — | Pre-Budget Consultation with Minister Naughton about education for children with Down syndrome. |
2024-09-19
Politician(s) lobbied: Jennifer Murnane O'Connor (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas
Intent: To get more information on Carlow branch's application.
Methods: Email
Details & Methods:
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| — | Children's Disability Services Grant Fund query |
2024-09-18
Politician(s) lobbied: Hildegarde Naughton (Minister of State), Department of Education
Intent: Resolution of the issues
Methods: Meeting
Details & Methods:
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| — | Meeting with Minister Naughton about issues regarding education for children with Down Syndrome |
2024-09-18
Politician(s) lobbied: James Lawless (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas
Intent: Increased support for people with Down syndrome to travel independently
Methods: Meeting, Email
Details & Methods:
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| — | In June: In-person Midlands Regional Advisory Council meeting in Sallins |
| — | Co. Kildare |
| — | Email to Minister's assistant Caoimhe Lawless |
| — | Email received from Patrick Leonard - Private Secretary to the Minister |
2024-09-17
Politician(s) lobbied: Joe Killeen (Councillor), Clare County Council; Anne Rabbitte (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas
Intent: Information regarding financial supports available to renovate the property and use as a hub for Down Syndrome Clare branch
Methods: Informal communication
Details & Methods:
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| — | Enquired to Cllr Joe Killeen about our upcoming property renovation in Clare for a branch HQ in Ennis |
| — | as to what supports he could offer. |
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