Intent: To ensure relevant local elected representatives are informed throughout the development phase of the project.
Details: To provide information on the Shancloon proposed wind farm. The study area comprises lands at Shancloon, Cloonbar, Beagh More, Derrymore, Cloonteen and Cloonsheen and measures approximately 689 hectares.
Email sent on 2nd June to local councillors and TDs / MEPs to advise on public consultation taking place into RWE's proposed onshore wind development project in Shancloon. - Email
Intent: To get as many officials to attend the event and listen to Carer issues/ agenda & Gain a commitment from political parties that they will prioritise supports for carers if they form part of the next Government
Details: Encourage DPO's to attend Hustings event re Carer issues held by FCI in advance of the General Election
All support Managers & Comms & Policy Team at FCI. Held in The Ashling Hotel Dublin November 8th - Event / ReceptionBarry Finnegan-Stephen DonnellySimon Harris Edward TimminsSteven MatthewJoe BehanPaul O'BrienJohn BradyJennifer WhitmoreMalcolm ByrneFionntán Ó Súilleabháin - EmailCarol OkekeSorcha ClarkePeter Burke Robert Troy Barry Campion Tanya Cannon Donal Jackson Louise Heavin Kevin Boxer Moran Laura O Neill Gerry Warnock Fidelma Bennet Paul Hogan - Email
Briefing event for Oireachtas members on alcohol policy development. Held in Leinster House on 25 Sept 2025. - Event / ReceptionEmails in relation to need for a new strategy on alcohol and proposal to establish an Alcohol Office. - EmailExhibition stand at Sinn Fein Ard Fheis, Athlone 28 Sept 2024. Discussions with a number of DPOs listed. - Event / Reception
Intent: To take on board DSI's manifesto in areas such as transport, housing and healthcare.
Details: 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.
One email was sent to the election candidates. The email had DSI's manifesto attached and asked the below: 'With the upcoming elections, we ask for your commitment to Down Syndrome Ireland’s General Election Manifesto.?We ask all parties to incorporate these initiatives into their election platforms, ensuring that Ireland becomes a truly inclusive society for all.' - Email
Intent: Inform policy, communicate industry considerations, and represent socio economic interests of Coastal Communities , stock sustainability considerations etc at National and EU level - as per a key PO role under the Common Market organisation. ::Focus on the review of the CFP ::Increase awareness of potential impacts of Offshore Renewables on seafood sector
Details: Coastal Sharing and Annual Access Negotiations as well as emerging / ongoing concerns relating to ORE
Intent: Circulate the Chamber Manifesto for Europe document to candidates running in the Midlands West Constituency and to extend an invitation for them to participate in an Elections Husting event where they could engage with the business community in Meath
Intent: To emphasise the importance of the Irish MEPs being part of the national effort to retain the current nitrates derogation. Ireland has a unique grass-based system and there must be recognition for this from the EU.::To highlight that over 30 measures have been introduced at farm level since 2020. These must be given time to work.::To highlight that one EU size does not fit all. Farmers need a period of certainty to justify making ongoing environmental investments.::To request that Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin clarify his party's position on the Nitrates derogation. This follows comments by Fianna Fail's candidate in the Dublin European constituency Barry Andrews on the RTE Prime Time debate.::To highlight that the candidate clearly said he does not support the continuation of the derogation. This is at odds with the position of the Fianna Fáil Minister for Agriculture Charlie McConalogue. Fianna Fáil must clarify their position immediately so that farmers are well informed.::To em
Intent: EU election candidates pledge to support the European Movement for Small-Scale Detention Housing - a just, sustainable, and community-integrated alternative to large prisons
Details: Support for the European Movement for Small-Scale Detention Housing
Intent: Retain the operation of the Culture and Education Committee into the future as a key driver of policy in this area
Details: Requesting support for the protection of the the EU Culture and Education committee and its work of supporting lifelong learning and the values of European democracy and social inclusion
