Dyspraxia Association of Ireland

Total Lobbying Efforts: 22

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Lobbying Records (Page 1 of 3)

2024-01-11
Politician(s) lobbied: Anne Rabbitte (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas
Intent: Minister Anne Rabbitte formally launched the Dyspraxia DCD Ireland National Conference on the 11th November 2023 at the Sheraton Hotel, Athlone.
Methods: Event / Reception
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MethodDescription
To engage with Minister Anne Rabbitte TD in relation to the official launch of the Dyspraxia/DCD Ireland National Conference.
2024-01-11
Politician(s) lobbied: Anne Rabbitte (Minister of State), Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth; Denis Naughten (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Cormac Devlin (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Tim Lombard (Senator), Seanad; Gary Gannon (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Sorca Clarke (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Peter Burke (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Robert Troy (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Darragh O'Brien (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Louise Heavin (Councillor), Westmeath County Council
Intent: To request that Minister Rabbitte formally open the Dyspraxia DCD Ireland National Conference.To request that various TD's and public officials attend the Dyspraxia DCD Ireland National Conference.
Methods: Email
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MethodDescription
Invitation to formally launch the Dyspraxia DCD Ireland National Conference sent to Minister Anne Rabbitte TD.Invitations to attend the Dyspraxia DCD Ireland National Conference sent to specific TD's and Public Officials.
2024-01-11
Politician(s) lobbied: Anne Rabbitte (Minister of State), Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth; Cormac Devlin (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas
Intent: Additional funding to scale the POTTS programme nationally.
Methods: Meeting
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Representations to Minister Anne RabbitteTD and Cormac Devlin TD on behalf of Dyspraxia DCD Ireland telehealth programme (POTTS) and additional services.
2023-09-03
Politician(s) lobbied: Anne Rabbitte (Minister of State), Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth
Intent: For the Minister to officially launch the Dyspraxia Annual Conference
Methods: Email
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MethodDescription
To invite the Minister to launch the Dyspraxia Annual Conference
2023-09-03
Politician(s) lobbied: Noel Byrne (Special Adviser), Department of Health
Intent: To meet with the Minister
Methods: Email
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MethodDescription
To request meeting with the Minister
2023-05-23
Politician(s) lobbied: Denis Naughten (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Tim Lombard (Senator), Seanad
Intent: To highlight the opportunities in providing assessments and early intervention services presented by the POTTS programme.::To request additional funding to scale the POTTS programme to other locations in Ireland.::To engage with representatives from the Department of Health on behalf of families with dyspraxia/DCD to highlight the benefits of the early intervention services that we provide.
Methods: Meeting
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Representation to Denis Naughten TD on behalf of Dyspraxia/DCD Ireland POTTS programme.
2023-05-23
Politician(s) lobbied: Gary Gannon (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas
Intent: To seek assistance in engaging a dedicated liaison person within the Department of Education in relation to significant concerns expressed by parents whom we represent in accessing reasonable accommodations for their children with a disability in State Exams.
Methods: Email
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MethodDescription
To request assistance in engaging with the Department of Education and the State Exams Commission
2023-05-23
Politician(s) lobbied: Ivana Bacik (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Marie Sherlock (Senator), Seanad
Intent: To raise awareness of the impact on the physical and mental health of children, youth and families with dyspraxia/DCD due to the critical shortage of clinical assessment and follow on support services. ::To lobby for increased funding for Dyspraxia/DCD Ireland to carry out assessments and to provide follow on support services to children and youth with dyspraxia/DCD.
Methods: Meeting
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To raise awareness of the lack of assessment and follow on support services for children and youth with Dyspraxia.
2023-01-01
Politician(s) lobbied: Gary Gannon (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Colm Brophy (Minister of State for the Diaspora and Overseas Development Aid), Department of Foreign Affairs; Dara Calleary (Minister of State), Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment; Denis Naughten (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas
Intent: To raise awareness
Methods: Unknown
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Funding for assessment and follow on support services for children and adults with dyspraxia/DCD
2022-04-29
Politician(s) lobbied: Darragh O'Brien (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas
Intent: To seek support for increased funding for organisation::To raise awareness of Dyspraxia/DCD Ireland and the work that we carry out
Methods: Email
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MethodDescription
Email sent to Minister O'Brien seeking a meeting with Minister Rabbitte