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Politician(s) lobbied: Micheál Martin (Taoiseach), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas
Intent: The letter was to affirm the Taoiseach.
Methods: Letter
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The Moderator of the Presbyterian Church wrote to the Taoiseach following his appointment
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welcoming the Programme for Government and urging that to be delivered as quickly as possible. The letter also assured the Taoiseach of the denominations prayers.
Politician(s) lobbied: James Browne (Minister), Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage
Intent: For the Minster to respond to the email and provide an update on the defective block crisis and offer to meet with us in person so we can discuss the impact that it is having on members of the public and churches. ::Explain the practical consequences of the amendments made to the 2004 Tenancies Act on churches which would have previously rented out vacant church dwellings on a temporary short-term basis.
Methods: Letter
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Wrote to Minster Browne regarding PCI's concerns about the distress with the ongoing issues with the Irish Defective Block Crisis and concerns regarding the Residential Tenancies Act.
Politician(s) lobbied: Pat the Cope Gallagher (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas
Intent: That the hospital would agree a new contract to employ a replacement Chaplin
Methods: Phone callMeeting
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Letterkenny University Hospital
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Hospital Chaplin retired and the hospital HR had been very slow in providing another agreement for a contract for a new (replacement) Chaplin
Politician(s) lobbied: Simon Harris (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Heather Humphreys (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Pat the Cope Gallagher (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Pearse Doherty (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Martin Harley (Councillor), Donegal County Council; Liam Doherty (Councillor), Donegal County Council; Patrick McGowan (Councillor), Donegal County Council; Gary Doherty (Councillor), Donegal County Council; Gerry Crawford (Councillor), Donegal County Council
Intent: To be given more time, and for the project to go ahead. This appears to have been successful and we have been granted more time, and the project will go ahead. For the grant to be approved to upgrade existing pathways.
Methods: Phone callEmail
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Community in Convoy Co. Donegal Project: “A shared space for everyone” Peace IV Funding that was going to be withdrawn that for a community shared space. The Funding had been delayed there was concern the time limit was up to draw down the monies
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and the project had not started. Council claimed that this was due to the project not being started and the Community group was at fault. Stranorlar Presbyterian Church in Donegal contacted Councillors in relation to a DFI grant application.
Politician(s) lobbied: Hugh McElvaney (Councillor), Monaghan County Council; Seamus Coyle (Councillor), Monaghan County Council; Pat Treanor (Councillor), Monaghan County Council; Richard Truell (Councillor), Monaghan County Council; Sean Gilliland (Councillor), Monaghan County Council
Intent: Invited them to see the carpark next to the multipurpose hall at DrumPresbyterian Church which also serves as a playground for the adjacentDrumcorrin National School to see if re-surfacing it was a suitable project forCLÁR funding application.Purpose – to let them see the deteriorating condition of the surface.
Methods: Email
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potential project for CLÁR funding application
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Politician(s) lobbied: Aiden Fitzpatrick (Councillor), Cavan County Council
Intent: Safe carparking during the construction works of new housing and ensuring there is adequate carparking after development.
Methods: Phone callInformal communication
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Highlighted some issues to do with the development of some land by the council that the church in Cootehill currently use as a carpark
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along with others using it as a carpark during the week. Pointed out a possible need to get a pedestrian exit from another carpark near the church hall.
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Politician(s) lobbied: Simon Harris (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas
Intent: change use of premises from creche to a registered service for adults with intellectual disabilities and secure long term lease
Methods: Meeting
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Change of use for building