Lobbying Records (Page 1 of 5)
Autism Spectrum Information, Advice and Meeting Point Ltd, Trading as AsIAm
2025-01-21
Intent: Understanding of the policy concerns of the Autism community and support for the work of AsIAm
Details: Invited and hosted designated public officials at AsIAm National Autism Conference
Officials: John Kearney, Martina Mannion, Noel Byrne, Colm Ó Conaill, Micheál Carrigy, Pauline Tully, Aideen Hartney
Methods: Event / Reception, Issued email invites and associated information - Email
Autism Spectrum Information, Advice and Meeting Point Ltd, Trading as AsIAm
2025-01-21
Intent: Financial and non-financial support for the 14th Autism Europe Congress being hosted in Dublin in September 2025
Details: Engaged with Departmental officials on support for the 14th Autism Europe Congress
Officials: Colm Ó Conaill, Noel Byrne
Methods: Arranged to meet with Assistant Secretary and Principal Officer - Email, Met with Assistant Secretary and Principal Officer - Virtual Meeting, Engaged with Minister's Special Advisor - Phone call
National Federation of Voluntary Service Providers Supporting People with Intellectual Disability
2025-01-21
Intent: Information sharing between the NFVSP and DCEDIY
Details: Information sharing between the National Federation of Voluntary Service Providers and Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth
Officials: Colm Ó Conaill
Methods: Meetings of the strategic disability advisory group attended by Alison Harnett (NFVSP CEO) and Colm O'Conaill (Assistant Sec Gen) held on: 19/09/24 and 13/11/24. - Meeting, 07/11/24: Email sent to Colm O'Conaill (Assistant Sec Gen) by Alison Harnett (NFVSP CEO) regarding the National Federation's participation in the Department's Residential Workstream. A number of key items in relation to residential services were also shared in the email. - Email, 29/11/24: Two phone calls between Alison Harnett (NFVSP CEO) and Colm O'Conaill (Assistant Sec Gen) regarding key priorities for disability. - Phone call, ...
National Federation of Voluntary Service Providers Supporting People with Intellectual Disability
2025-01-21
Intent: Sufficient resourcing for disability in Budget 2025
Details: Calling for sufficient resourcing for disability in Budget 2025
Officials: Paschal Donohoe, Simon Harris, Jack Chambers, Pauline Tully, Mary Lou McDonald, Pearse Doherty, David Cullinane, Noel Byrne, ...
Methods: 01/10/24: NFVSP posted on X highlighting the need for the required investment in the disability action plan in Budget 2025. Tagged - Minister Paschal Donohoe, Taoiseach Simon Harris, Minister Jack Chambers27/09/24: NFVSP posted on X highlighting the need for the required investment in the disability action plan in Budget 2025. Tagged - Pauline Tully, Mary Lou McDonald, Pearse Doherty, David Cullinane - Social Media, 28/09/24: Texts exchanged between Alison Harnett (NFVSP CEO) and special advisor Noel Byrne regarding the allocation for disability in Budget 2025. - Informal communication, 07/10/24: Phone call between Alison Harnett (NFVSP CEO) and Colm O'Conaill (Assistant Sec Gen) regarding the allocation for disability in Budget 2025. - Phone call, ...
National Federation of Voluntary Service Providers Supporting People with Intellectual Disability
2025-01-21
Intent: Action on the risks facing Section 38 and Section 39 disability service providers
Details: Calling for action on the risks facing Section 38 and Section 39 disability service providers
Officials: Colm Ó Conaill, Kevin McCarthy
Methods: 31/10/24: Emails exchanged between Alison Harnett (NFVSP CEO) and Colm O'Conaill (Assistant Sec Gen DCEDIY) regarding a risk register highlighting the key risks facing members of the National Federation of Voluntary Service Providers. Kevin McCarthy (Secretary General) in copy. - Email, 07/10/24: Text sent by Alison Harnett (NFVSP CEO) to Colm O'Conaill (Assistant Sec Gen) regarding key risks facing members of the National Federation of Voluntary Service Providers. - Informal communication
Inclusion Ireland
2025-01-21
Intent: Informing senior officials about the work of Inclusion Ireland in 2024
Details: email to senior officials highlighting the work of Inclusion Ireland at year end
Officials: Colm Ó Conaill
Methods: Informing senior officials about the work of Inclusion Ireland in 2024 - Email
National Disability Services Association
2025-01-20
Intent: Present NDSA pre-budget 2025 submission
Details: Colm O Connaill attended NDSA Board Meeting 4 September 2024
Officials: Colm Ó Conaill
Methods: Colm O Connaill attended NDSA Board Meeting 4 September 2024 - Meeting
Parkinson's Ireland
2025-01-10
Intent: HSE Section 39 funding being awarded to Parkinson's Ireland. Increased awareness, action on implementing services for people with Parkinson's and increased government spending on this area.
Details: Various politicians were lobbied to support increased HSE section 39 funding for Parkinson's Ireland.
Officials: Denis Naughten, Róisín Shorthall, Stephen Donnelly, Anne Rabbitte, Simon Harris, Colm Ó Conaill
Methods: Lobbying for HSE section 39 funding to be awarded to Parkinson's Ireland for 2025. - Email
Parkinson's Ireland
2025-01-10
Intent: Increased HSE Section 39 funding being awarded to Parkinson's Ireland. Increased awareness, action on implementing services for people with Parkinson's and increased government spending on this area. Spending on recruitment of Parkinson's nurses, regional neurology and investment in research.
Details: Various politicians were lobbied to support Parkinson's Ireland's election asks including increased HSE section 39 funding for Parkinson's Ireland, recruitment of additional Parkinson's nurses, investment in regional neurology services and research..
Officials: Stephen Donnelly, Anne Rabbitte, Simon Harris, Colm Ó Conaill, Padráig Mac Lochlainn, Pearse Doherty, Charlie McConalogue
Methods: Lobbying for HSE section 39 fundings to be awarded to Parkinson's Ireland for 2024 and 2025. - Letter
National Federation of Voluntary Service Providers Supporting People with Intellectual Disability
2024-09-24
Intent: Funding to match the actual cost of providing services and supports to people with disabilities
Details: Calling for funding to match the actual cost of providing services and supports to people with disabilities
Officials: Colm Ó Conaill
Methods: On 9th May 2024 two emails were exchanged between Alison Harnett (NFVSP CEO) and Colm O'Conaill (Assistant Secretary) informing him of a conversation she had with Minister Roderic O'Gorman at the green party conference and her intention to write a letter to Minister O'Gorman regarding the sustainability crisis in organisations providing services and supports to people with disabilities. - Email