Lobbying Records (Page 1 of 5)
Immigrant Council of Ireland
2025-01-22
Intent: Understand Public Attitudes
Details: Shared Ireland Thinks Polling commissioned by the Ukraine Civil Society Forum
Officials: Roderic O'Gorman, Joe O'Brien, Conor Rowley
Methods: Email
Immigrant Council of Ireland
2025-01-22
Intent: Hear first hand from people working with practical consequences of impact of government policy
Details: Invitation to attend in-person Gathering of Frontline Refugee Support Workers
Officials: Conor Rowley
Methods: Email
Immigrant Council of Ireland
2025-01-22
Intent: Understand need, interest in developing models
Details: Requested a meeting to discuss Transitional Housing need
Officials: Conor Rowley
Methods: Email
Immigrant Council of Ireland
2025-01-22
Intent: Understanding of who the Ukraine Civil Society Forum is::Understanding of impact of policy changes; protections for more vulnerable (elderly, sick, disabled, special needs etc)
Details: Briefing on situation of Benificiaries of Temporary Protection, changes in policy and unintended outcomes Follow up on integration measures. Information provided on unintended consequence with loss of free travel pass by people with a disability with change in accommodation designation.
Officials: Conor Rowley
Methods: Email
Immigrant Council of Ireland
2025-01-22
Intent: Be aware of the asks
Details: Shared Ukraine Forum's Programme for Government Asks
Officials: Conor Rowley
Methods: Email
Immigrant Council of Ireland
2025-01-22
Intent: Ensure key stakeholder voices included in discussions on programme for hosting and pledging accommodation for Beneficiaries of Temporary Protection
Details: Hosting & Pledging
Officials: Conor Rowley
Methods: Email, Phone call
CHILDREN'S RIGHTS ALLIANCE - REPUBLIC OF IRELAND LIMITED
2025-01-20
Intent: To seek improvement to safeguarding in BOTP accommodation, education and activities in DACs. To highlight and discuss solutions to accommodation closures/transfers.
Details: Meeting on safeguarding issues for Beneficiaries of Temporary Protection and education and related activities in DACs.
Officials: Conor Rowley
Methods: Virtual Meeting
Helping Irish Hosts CLG
2024-12-18
Intent: Programme For Government Submission: Recommendations to Sustain Ireland’s Refugee Hosting ModelSummary of Recommendations:Extend ARP to March 2026 with a responsible transition strategy.Expand ARP eligibility to other refugee cohorts.Tie ARP participation to oversight through official matching programmes.Address independent hosting risks with safety nets and structured support.Develop transitional housing schemes for long-term stability.
Details: Submission to inform Programme For Govt: Dec 11 & 17
Officials: Deirdre Gillane, Conor Rowley
Methods: Submission
Helping Irish Hosts CLG
2024-12-12
Intent: Make recommendations:Establish legal pathways for BOTPs.Support guest transitions beyond initial hosting.Renew and review the ARP, integrating it with pledge programmes.Extend ARP to all refugees and pilot support for refugees in Direct Provision.Improve Community Sponsorship using hosting insights.Fund a 6-month HIH pilot for independent matches.Involve HIH, hosts, and guests in policy development.Allocate annual funding for Host Support.
Details: Pre Budget Submission
Officials: Paschal Donohoe, Michael McGrath, Conor Rowley, Roderic O'Gorman, Simon Harris, Heather Humphreys, Helen McEntee
Methods: Email
Youth Advocate Programmes Ireland CLG
2024-05-16
Intent: Increased awareness among decision makers in the areas of TUSLA Child & Family Services, Education, HSE Disability. Irish Youth Justice and Mental Health about the work that YAP Ireland does and the strong outcomes that we achieve with young people and families
Details: YAP Ireland Annual Report 2023
Officials: Roderic O'Gorman, Bernie McNally, Conor Rowley, Dalton Tattan, Elizabeth Canavan, Fergal Goodman, Kevin McCarthy, Richard Bruton, ...
Methods: Email sent to stakeholder including ministers and other political contacts inviting them to the YAP Ireland Annual Report 2023 Launch Webinar on 17th April 2024 - Email, Webinar featuring a panel of guest speakers and contributions from parent and young people to launch the YAP Ireland Annual Report 2023 - Submission, Email sent to stakeholder including ministers and other political contacts with links to the YAP Ireland Annual Report 2023 - Submission