Healthy Homes Ireland

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From [31 October] to [18 November], invited several DPOs including TDs, Senators, senior officials from local authorities, government departments, and other public service bodies to attend the Healthy Homes Ireland Forum breakfast event at the European Commission representation in Dublin. The purpose of the event was to discuss how Ireland balances the need to build more affordable homes at pace against achieving greener and healthier homes.

On [1 October, 20 October] emailed Martin Whelan to invite him to participate in a panel discussion as part of the Healthy Homes Ireland Forum on 3 December.

On [1 October] emailed Ciaran Mullooly MEP to invite him to participate in a panel discussion as part of the Healthy Homes Ireland Forum on 3 December.

On [1 October] emailed Regina Doherty MEP to invite her to participate in a panel discussion as part of the Healthy Homes Ireland Forum on 3 December.

On [11 November] emailed Pádraig Rice TD, to request a meeting with him to discuss the recommendations Healthy Homes Ireland's 2023 report; 'Our place: Towards Healthier Greener Homes’.

On [18 November] emailed Malcolm Byrne TD, to request a meeting with him to discuss the recommendations Healthy Homes Ireland's 2023 report; 'Our place: Towards Healthier Greener Homes’.

On [20 October, 21 October, 31 October, 5 November, 25 November] emailed non-DPO public servants at SEAI to organise a meeting with Ciaran Byrne, Director at SEAI.

On [21 November] sent a reminder email to several DPOs about the Healthy Homes Ireland Forum breakfast event at the European Commission representation in Dublin.

On [25 September] met with Pa Daly TD to discuss the recommendations Healthy Homes Ireland's 2023 report; 'Our place: Towards Healthier Greener Homes’.

On [3 December] held the Healthy Homes Ireland Forum breakfast event at the European Commission representation in Dublin. The purpose of the event was to discuss how Ireland balances the need to build more affordable homes at pace against achieving greener and healthier homes. Around 50 people attended, including several DPOs from local authorities, government departments, and other public service bodies.

On [6 October, 9 October] emailed Pa Daly TD following our meeting on 25 September to share additional information.

On [9 September, 15 September, 22 September, 11 November, 25 November] emailed Michael McGrath TD to request a meeting with him to discuss the recommendations Healthy Homes Ireland's 2023 report; 'Our place: Towards Healthier Greener Homes’.

On [9 September] met with Marie Sherlock TD to discuss the recommendations Healthy Homes Ireland's 2023 report; 'Our place: Towards Healthier Greener Homes’.

Emailed Housing Minister James Browne's office on [6 May] to follow up on request sent (25 April) inviting him to address the launch of the Home User Guide at the Healthy Homes Ireland Forum on Tuesday 27 May at Buswells Hotel. Requested that the invite be forwarded on to another Junior Minister in DHLGH if Minister Browne was unable to attend.

Emailed Minister of State Kieran O'Donnell [13 May,19 May, 23 May] to follow up on request for him to address the launch of the Home User Guide at the Healthy Homes Ireland Forum on Tuesday 27 May.

Emailed several DPOs on [4 June] who had been invited to, but were unable to attend the Healthy Homes Ireland Forum breakfast event to provide them with a brief recap of the event and attach some photos.

Emailed the office of Minister of State John Cummins on the [7 May] to thank them for considering our request for Minister Cummins to address the launch of the Home User Guide at the Healthy Homes Ireland Forum on Tuesday 27 May. Requested that the Minister of State for Older People and Housing Kieran O'Donnell.

Held an event in Buswells Hotel on [May 27] with over 40 attendees. The Healthy Homes Ireland Forum breakfast event brought together key stakeholders to consider how occupants can be empowered to operate healthy and energy efficient homes. The Irish Green Building Council's Home User Guide was launched at the event and there followed a panel discussion with experts on the importance of a healthy indoor environment and how householders can be empowered to run a healthy home.

On [10 June, 9 July] emailed Colm Burke TD to request a meeting with him to discuss the recommendations Healthy Homes Ireland's 2023 report; 'Our place: Towards Healthier Greener Homes’.

On [12 June] emailed Micheal Carrigy TD, Chair of the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Local Government and Heritage to request a meeting with him to discuss the recommendations Healthy Homes Ireland's 2023 report; 'Our place: Towards Healthier Greener Homes’.

On [12 June] emailed Naoise O' Muirí TD, Chair of the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate, Environment and Energy to request a meeting with him to discuss the recommendations Healthy Homes Ireland's 2023 report; 'Our place: Towards Healthier Greener Homes’.

On [17 June] emailed Rory Hearne TD, to request a meeting with him to discuss the recommendations Healthy Homes Ireland's 2023 report; 'Our place: Towards Healthier Greener Homes’.

On [18 June, 30 July, 4 August, 6 August] emailed Pa Daly TD to request a meeting with her to discuss the recommendations Healthy Homes Ireland's 2023 report; 'Our place: Towards Healthier Greener Homes’.

On [18 June] emailed Conor Sheehan TD to request a meeting with him to discuss the recommendations Healthy Homes Ireland's 2023 report; 'Our place: Towards Healthier Greener Homes’.

On [18 June] emailed Jen Cummins TD to request a meeting with her to discuss the recommendations Healthy Homes Ireland's 2023 report; 'Our place: Towards Healthier Greener Homes’.

On [18 June] emailed Minister Jennifer Murnane O'Connor to request a meeting with her to discuss the recommendations in the Healthy Homes Ireland's 2023 report; 'Our place: Towards Healthier Greener Homes’.

On [18 June] emailed Minister of State Kieran O'Donnell's office to request a meeting with him to discuss the recommendations Healthy Homes Ireland's 2023 report; 'Our place: Towards Healthier Greener Homes’.

On [19 June] rang Jen Cummins TD's office and left a voicemail, requesting a meeting with her to discuss the recommendations Healthy Homes Ireland's 2023 report; 'Our place: Towards Healthier Greener Homes’.

On [19 June] rang Mícheál Carrigy TD's office and left a voicemail, requesting a meeting with him to discuss the recommendations Healthy Homes Ireland's 2023 report; 'Our place: Towards Healthier Greener Homes’.

On [19 June] rang Naoise O Muirí TD's office and left a voicemail, requesting a meeting with him to discuss the recommendations Healthy Homes Ireland's 2023 report; 'Our place: Towards Healthier Greener Homes’.

On [19 June] rang Pa Daly TD's office and left a voicemail, requesting a meeting with him to discuss the recommendations Healthy Homes Ireland's 2023 report; 'Our place: Towards Healthier Greener Homes’.

On [19 June] rang Rory Hearne TD's office and left a voicemail, requesting a meeting with him to discuss the recommendations Healthy Homes Ireland's 2023 report; 'Our place: Towards Healthier Greener Homes’.

On [27 May] emailed Padraig Rice TD to request a meeting with him to discuss the recommendations Healthy Homes Ireland's 2023 report; 'Our place: Towards Healthier Greener Homes’.

Rang the office of the Minister of State Kieran O'Donnell to follow up on request for him to address the launch of the Home User Guide at the Healthy Homes Ireland Forum on Tuesday 27 May.

Reminders sent on [26 May] to several DPOs including TDs, Senators, civil and public servants from relevant government departments and agencies reminding them that they have been invited to attend the Healthy Homes Ireland Forum breakfast event in Buswells Hotel [27 May 2025]. The event marked the launch of the Home User Guide.

Invited several DPOs including TDs, Senators, civil and publicservants from relevant government departments and agencies to the Healthy Homes Ireland Forum breakfast event in Buswells Hotel [27 May 2025]. The event will mark the launch of the Home User Guide, a publication developed by the Irish Green Building Council with the support of Construct Innovate and Cairn Homes.

On [25 April 2025] invited Minister for Housing James Browne to address the launch of the Home User Guide developed by the Irish Green Building Council with the support of Construct Innovate and Cairn Homes at a meeting of the Healthy Homes Ireland Forum on 27 May 2025. Subsequently corresponded with Minister Browne's office to ask that the invite be passed on to a junior ministerial colleague in his department.

Emailed Brian Leddin TD [23 September] to follow up on a previous request to arrange a meeting to discuss the Healthy Homes Ireland recommendations contained within our latest 2023 report 'Our Place: Towards Healthier, Greener Homes'.

Emailed Eoin Ó Broin TD [1 October] to follow up on previous informal communication at the Sinn Féin Ard Fheis and to again request a meeting with him to discuss the Healthy Homes Ireland recommendations contained within our latest 2023 report 'Our Place: Towards Healthier, Greener Homes'.

Emailed Ivana Bacik TD [4 September] to request a meeting to discuss the Healthy Homes Ireland recommendations contained within our latest 2023 report 'Our Place: Towards Healthier, Greener Homes'.

Emailed Rosemary Steen new Director of the Residential Tenancies Board [5 September] to request a meeting to discuss the Healthy Homes Ireland recommendations contained within our latest 2023 report 'Our Place: Towards Healthier, Greener Homes' and seek support for these recommendations.

Met virtually with Steven Matthews TD [2 October] to discuss the discuss the Healthy Homes Ireland recommendations contained within our latest 2023 report 'Our Place: Towards Healthier, Greener Homes' and seek support for these proposals.

Met with Director of the RTB Rosemary Steen [2 October] to discuss the Healthy Homes Ireland recommendations contained within our latest 2023 report 'Our Place: Towards Healthier, Greener Homes' and seek support for these proposals.

Spoke briefly to Eoin Ó Broin TD on [28 September] at the Sinn Fein Ard Fheis in Athlone to request a meeting to discuss the Healthy Homes Ireland recommendations contained within our latest 2023 report 'Our Place: Towards Healthier, Greener Homes'.

Emailed [10 May] Minister of State Colm Burke TD’s office to request he give the keynote address at a Healthy Homes Ireland event in Buswells Hotel to be held on June 20. The Minister was invited to address how healthy homes make a positive impact on public health given his recent appointment as Minister for Public Health.

Emailed [11 June] Mary Fitzpatrick TD to ask her whether she would consider tabling parliamentary questions relating to the link between poor housing and health.

Emailed [22 May] Sean Crowe TD to invite him to Health to speak at a Healthy Homes Ireland event on the importance of good quality homes for public health as Cathaoirleach of the Committee on Health.

Emailed [23 August] Aindrias Moynihan TD to request a meeting with him to discuss the findings of Healthy Homes Ireland's report; 'Our place: Towards Healthier Greener Homes’.

Emailed [23 August] Steven Matthews TD to follow up on a request to meet with him to discuss the findings of Healthy Homes Ireland's report; 'Our place: Towards Healthier Greener Homes’.

Emailed [4 June] Brian Leddin TD to invite him to Health to speak at a Healthy Homes Ireland event on the importance of good quality homes for public health as Cathaoirleach of the Committee on Environment and Climate Action.

Emailed [6 June] Cian O’Callaghan TD to ask him whether he would consider tabling parliamentary questions relating to the link between poor housing and health.

Held a Healthy Homes Ireland breakfast event in Buswells Hotel, Dublin, [20 June 2024]. The purpose of the event was to bring together stakeholders to discuss the crucial role which healthy homes play in creating and maintaining public health.

Invited several DPOs including TDs, Senators, civil and public servants from relevant government departments and agencies to the Healthy Homes Ireland breakfast event in Buswells Hotel [20 June 2024].

Attended [Wednesday 21 February] Irish Green Building Council scorecard launch. Spoke to Senator Mary Fitzpatrick about the Healthy Homes Ireland Initiative and asked if she would be happy to meet with Healthy Homes Ireland representatives to discuss the findings of Healthy Homes Ireland's report; 'Our place: Towards Healthier Greener Homes.

Called [25 April] office of Minister of State Colm Burke to follow up on meeting held [10 April], to confirm he received our correspondence and ask if he needed any additional information about the Healthy Homes Ireland initiative.

Called [8 January] Duncan Smith’s TD office to follow up on email correspondence to arrange a meeting to discuss the findings of Healthy Homes Ireland's report; 'Our place: Towards Healthier Greener Homes.

Emailed Colm Burke TD [25 March] to follow up on previous correpsondence to request a meeting with him to discuss the findings of Healthy Homes Ireland's report; 'Our place: Towards Healthier Greener Homes.

Emailed [1 February] Senator John Cummins to request a meeting with him to discuss the findings of Healthy Homes Ireland's report; 'Our place: Towards Healthier Greener Homes.

Emailed [16 January] Cian O’Callaghan TD to thank him for confirming that he would ask about the status of the Warmth and Wellbeing scheme report.

Emailed [19 April] follow up correspondence to Senator Mary Fitzpatrick following meeting with her on [10 April]. The follow up mail, provided a recap of the meeting and the Healthy Homes Ireland priorities. It also invited the Senator to ask a PQ on behalf of Healthy Homes Ireland and enquired as to whether she would ask about the status of the Warmth and Wellbeing scheme report.

Emailed [21 January] Jude Perry, Special Adviser to Neale Richmond TD, then Minister of State at the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment to ask whether he would connect us with Special Adviser Denise Duffy, to then Minister of State at the Department of Health with special responsibility for Public Health, Wellbeing and the National Drugs Strategy Hildagarde Naughton, regarding the Healthy Homes Ireland (HHI) initiative.

Emailed [23 February] follow up correspondence to Senator John Cummins following meeting with him. The follow up mail, provided a recap of the meeting and the Healthy Homes Ireland priorities.

Emailed [23 January] follow up correspondence to Darren O’Rourke TD following meeting with him. The follow up mail, provided a recap of the meeting and thanked the deputy for his offer to probe about the status of the report on the Warmth and Wellbeing Scheme that DECC led in conjunction with the Department of Health and HSE.

Emailed [23 January] follow up correspondence to David Cullinane TD following meeting with him. The follow up mail, provided a recap of the meeting and thanked the deputy for his offer to probe about the status of the report on the Warmth and Wellbeing Scheme that DECC led in conjunction with the Department of Health and HSE.

Emailed [24 April] ] follow up correspondence to Minister of State Colm Burke TD following meeting with him on [10 April]. The follow up mail, provided a recap of the meeting and the Healthy Homes Ireland priorities.

Emailed [25 March] John Lahart TD to ask if he would meet with Healthy Homes Ireland representatives to discuss the findings of Healthy Homes Ireland's report; 'Our place: Towards Healthier Greener Homes.

Emailed [25 March] Paul McAuliffe TD to ask if he would meet with Healthy Homes Ireland representatives to discuss the findings of Healthy Homes Ireland's report; 'Our place: Towards Healthier Greener Homes.

Emailed [28 February] Senator Mary Fitzpatrick to ask if she would meet with Healthy Homes Ireland representatives to discuss the findings of Healthy Homes Ireland's report; 'Our place: Towards Healthier Greener Homes.

Emailed [31 January] Colm Burke TD to request a meeting with him to discuss the findings of Healthy Homes Ireland's report; 'Our place: Towards Healthier Greener Homes.

Emailed [31 January] Denise Duffy SpAd to then Minister of State at the Department of Health with special responsibility for Public Health, Wellbeing and the National Drugs Strategy Hildagarde Naughton to request a meeting with her to discuss the findings of Healthy Homes Ireland's report; 'Our place: Towards Healthier Greener Homes.

Emailed [31 January] Senator Martin Conway to request a meeting with him to discuss the findings of Healthy Homes Ireland's report; 'Our place: Towards Healthier Greener Homes.

Emailed [4 March] Steven Matthews TD to ask if he and his party colleague Brian Leddin TD would meet with Healthy Homes Ireland representatives to discuss the findings of Healthy Homes Ireland's report; 'Our place: Towards Healthier Greener Homes. Was asked to follow up at a later date as Deputies were busy.

Emailed [Friday 12 January] follow up correspondence to Cian O’Callaghan TD following meeting with him. The follow up mail, provided a recap of the meeting and thanked the deputy for his offer to probe about the status of the report on the Warmth and Wellbeing Scheme that DECC led in conjunction with the Department of Health and HSE.

Emailed [Friday 12 January] follow up correspondence to Duncan Smith TD following meeting with him. The follow up mail, provided a recap of the meeting and thanked the deputy for his offer to probe about the status of the report on the Warmth and Wellbeing Scheme that DECC led in conjunction with the Department of Health and HSE.

Met Cian O Callaghan TD [Thursday 11 January] at 15:00 in Agriculture House, to discuss the findings of Healthy Homes Ireland's report; 'Our place: Towards Healthier Greener Homes and seek support for the policy recommendations contained within the report.

Met Duncan Smith TD [Thursday 11 January] at 12:00 via Microsoft Teams to discuss the findings of Healthy Homes Ireland's report; 'Our place: Towards Healthier Greener Homes and seek support for the policy recommendations contained within the report.

Met [Thursday 18 January] at 14:00 David Cullinane TD and Darren O’Rourke TD, and their advisors at Leinster House to discuss the findings of Healthy Homes Ireland's report; 'Our place: Towards Healthier Greener Homes and seek support for the policy recommendations contained within the report.

Met [Wednesday 10 April] Colm Burke Minister of State at the Department of Health with special responsibility for Public Health, Wellbeing and the National Drugs Strategy at Leinster House to discuss the findings of Healthy Homes Ireland's report; 'Our place: Towards Healthier Greener Homes and seek support for the policy recommendations contained within the report.

Met [Wednesday 10 April] Senator Mary Fitzpatrick at Leinster House to discuss the findings of Healthy Homes Ireland's report; 'Our place: Towards Healthier Greener Homes and seek support for the policy recommendations contained within the report.

Attended [Saturday 11th November] Sinn Féin Ard Fheis. Spoke to Darren O’Rourke TD about the Healthy Homes Ireland Initiative and asked if he would be happy to meet with Healthy Homes Ireland representatives to discuss the findings of Healthy Homes Ireland's report; 'Our place: Towards Healthier Greener Homes.

Attended [Saturday 11th November] Sinn Féin Ard Fheis. Spoke to David Cullinane TD about the Healthy Homes Ireland Initiative and asked if he would be happy to meet with Healthy Homes Ireland representatives to discuss the findings of Healthy Homes Ireland's report; 'Our place: Towards Healthier Greener Homes.

Call [Friday 1 December/ Monday 4 December] with the Department of Health. Left a message for Chief Medical Officer Breda Smyth's office, following up on email to ask if Professor Smyth would like to meet with Healthy Homes Ireland representatives to discuss the findings of Healthy Homes Ireland's report; 'Our place: Towards Healthier Greener Homes and how the Health Service might be able to work more collaboratively across government and with other state agencies to achieve healthy homes.

Call [Tuesday 28th November] with Frank Feighan’s T.D office to follow up on email invite sent [22 November] to request/arrange meeting to discuss Healthy Homes Ireland initiative. His office was asked if he would help arrange a meeting with his party colleague Hildergarde Naughton TD and Chief Medical Officer Breda Smyth.

Called [Friday 17 November] David Cullinane T.D to ask if he would meet with Healthy Homes Ireland representatives to discuss the findings of Healthy Homes Ireland's report; 'Our place: Towards Healthier Greener Homes.

Emailed [Friday 17 November] David Cullinane TD to ask if he would meet with Healthy Homes Ireland representatives to discuss the findings of Healthy Homes Ireland's report; 'Our place: Towards Healthier Greener Homes. Deputy Cullinane was also asked to extend the invitation to his party colleagues Eoin Ó Broin TD and Darren O'Rourke.

Emailed [Thursday 23 November] Cian O'Callaghan T.D. to ask if he would meet with Healthy Homes Ireland representatives to discuss the Healthy Homes Ireland report and the findings of Healthy Homes Ireland's latest report; 'Our place: Towards Healthier Greener Homes.

Emailed [Thursday 23 November] Ivana Bacik TD to ask if she would meet with Healthy Homes Ireland representatives to discuss the findings of Healthy Homes Ireland's report; 'Our place: Towards Healthier Greener Homes and to discuss how how government departments and state agencies can better collaborate to achieve healthy homes.

Emailed [Thursday 30 November] Chief Medical Officer, Professor Breda Smyth to ask if she would meet with Healthy Homes Ireland representatives to discuss the findings of Healthy Homes Ireland's report; 'Our place: Towards Healthier Greener Homes and how the Health Service might be able to work more collaboratively across government and with other state agencies to achieve healthy homes.

Emailed [Tuesday 5 December] Duncan Smith TD to ask if he would meet with Healthy Homes Ireland representatives to discuss the findings of Healthy Homes Ireland's report; 'Our place: Towards Healthier Greener Homes and to discuss how how government departments and state agencies can better collaborate to achieve healthy homes.

Emailed [Wednesday 22 November] Frank Feighan T.D to request/arrange meeting to discuss Healthy Homes Ireland initiative. Deputy Feighan was asked if he would help facilitate a potential meeting with his party colleague Hildergarde Naughton TD and Chief Medical Officer Breda Smyth.

Call [Friday 12th May, Monday 15th May x4, Tuesday 16th May] with Mary Fitzpatrick's office asking if she would participate in a panel discussion at our Healthy Homes Ireland event.

Call [Friday 12th May/Monday 15th May] with Eoin Ó Broin's office asking if he would participate in a panel discussion at our Healthy Homes Ireland event.

Call [Wednesday 10th May] with Paul McAuliffe's office asking if he would participate in a panel discussion at our Healthy Homes Ireland event.

Emailed [Thursday 11th May/Tuesday 16th May] Eoin Ó Broin's office asking if he would participate in a panel discussion at our Healthy Homes Ireland event.

Emailed [Wednesday 10th May] Paul McAuliffe's office asking if he would participate in a panel discussion at our Healthy Homes Ireland event.

Report launch event [Thursday 1st June]. Minister of State Kieran O'Donnell gave remarks before the report. Also in attendance were Steven Matthews TD and Senator Timmy Dooley.

Call with Tom Sheridan, Clerk for the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health, asking if he would ask Seán Crowe if he could participate in a panel discussion at our Healthy Homes Ireland event

Call with office of Kieran O'Donnell TD, Minister of State for Local Government and Planning re. invitation to address an event

Call with the office of Seán Crowe's office re. invitation to join a panel discussion at an event HHI is hosting

Email invitation to Seán Crowe TD, to join a panel discussion at our Healthy Homes Ireland event

Email invitation to office of Darragh O'Brien TD, Minister of Housing, Local Government and Heritage re. invitation to address an event

Email invitation to office of Kieran O'Donnell TD, Minister of State for Local Government and Planning e. invitation to address an event

Emailed Cormac Devlin's office asking if he would ask Seán Crowe if he could participate in a panel discussion at our Healthy Homes Ireland event

Emailed Tom Sheridan, Clerk for the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health, asking if he would ask Seán Crowe if he could participate in a panel discussion at our Healthy Homes Ireland event

Phone call with office of Darragh O'Brien TD, Minister of Housing, Local Government and Heritage re. invitation to address an event

Phone call with office of Malcolm Noonan TD, Minister for Heritage & Electoral Reform re. invitation to address an event

Phoned Cormac Devlin's office asking if he would ask Seán Crowe if he could participate in a panel discussion at our Healthy Homes Ireland event