Lobbying Records (Page 1 of 6)
Dublin Chamber of Commerce
2024-01-21
Intent: To highlight the barriers experienced by Dublin firms when implementing apprenticeships programs and advocate for solutions to these issues.
Details: Apprenticeship position paper submitted to DFHERIS
Officials: Colm O'Reardon, Deirdre Duffy, Deirdre Lillis, Jim Breslin, Keith Moynes, Max Murphy, Niall Collins, Paul Lemass, ...
Methods: Apprenticeship position paper submitted to DFHERIS - Submission
Progressive College Network Ltd.
2023-09-20
Intent: The scraping of the proposed Learner Protection fund, envisioned as part of the IEM (International Education Mark). Existing learner protection insurance options should be allowed to continue to be valid.
Details: I was lobbying the government on policy regarding the ELE (English Language Education) sector and the introduction of the long awaited IEM. The proposed LP fund is a matter of grave concern. PCN currently has a bespoke LP insurance which includes medical insurance and also protects teachers and staf, ...
Officials: Niall Collins, Simon Harris, Deirdre Duffy
Methods: Email
Women for Election
2023-01-21
Intent: Maternity Leave for Public Representatives and Gender Quotas in Local, European and Seanad Elections.::Tackling abuse of political candidates and elected politicians::Updated research of the barriers to women's participation in politics::Increased number of women running for national and local elections::Family Friendly policies and practice for local and national politicians::Introduction of childcare/care expenses as eligible expenses under SIPO::Secure public funding for Women for Election::Increasing Traveller Cultural Awareness and reducing racism in politics
Details: Increasing the number of women elected as TD's and Local Councillors. Maternity Leave for Public Representatives. Gender Quotas in Local, European and Seanad Elections. Tackling abuse of politicians. Research of the barriers to women's participation in politics. Remote voting for Dail and Seanad. Ch, ...
Officials: Ivana Bacik, Peter Burke, Roderic O'Gorman, Fiona O'Loughlin, Alice-Mary Higgins, Pippa Hackett, Clare Claffey, Róisín Shorthall, ...
Methods: Collaboration with Cork City Council and Women's Caucus to deliver Pathways to Participation conference in Cork City Hall in November 2022. Collaboration with Offaly County Council to launch More Women Programme in Tullamore with local councillors, T.D's and Senators in attendance along with senior County Council staff. - Event / Reception, Hybrid In Conversation Event where public official/leading politician is interviewed re topical issues relating to Women for Elections objective to remove barriers to political participation of women and to role model leadership styles to inspire more women to enter and succeed in Irish politics. Event held with Roisin Shortall T.D in September. - Event / Reception, Promotional stands and Conversations with Tanaiste Leo Varadkar, Ministers, Minister's of State, T.D.'s, local Councillors, MEP's and special advisers at the political party Ard Fheis's and Annual Conventions hosted by Fianna Fáil, Fine Gael, Sinn Féin and The Green Party. Focus on Traveller Cultural Awareness, recruitment for training programmes, WFE funding, quota's for local elections, maternity leave and remote voting. - Informal communication, ...
Ibec
2023-01-21
Intent: Support the further expansion of the patent-intensive sectors across the country through participation in the Unitary Patent System
Details: IP activity and innovation performance
Officials: Deirdre Duffy, Sarah Bardon
Methods: Email
Ibec
2023-01-21
Intent: Gain support for the establishment of an apprenticeship for the Early Years sector
Details: Apprenticeship for the Early Years sector
Officials: Deirdre Duffy, Anne Marie Brooks, Roderic O'Gorman
Methods: Phone call, Meeting
Ibec
2023-01-21
Intent: Ensure awareness of the specific skills supports required to address current skills shortages and future skills needs in the Experience Economy.
Details: Supporting skills in the Experience Economy
Officials: Simon Harris, Deirdre Duffy
Methods: Meeting
Skillnet Ireland
2023-01-20
Intent: The meeting followed engagement between the Department and Skillnet Ireland on the policy area of workforce development and its important in the context of ongoing competitiveness of the enterprise sector. Further discussion with officials and with the Minister on the mandate of Skillnet Ireland with respect to workforce development for the enterprise sector, further discussion on the potential to strengthen or renew the mandate in that context, and clarity on next steps.
Details: Strengthened Mandate for Skillnet Ireland
Officials: Simon Harris, Deirdre Duffy
Methods: Location: Dept of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, St. Stephens Green, DublinAgenda: •Workforce development as a critical competitiveness issue/ opportunity for Ireland. (Workforce Development meaning: Development of middle and high skills in the labour market, skills in the context of industry 4.0, talent supply for the FDI sector and boosting SME innovation/ competitiveness) •The benefits of a designated agency spearheading workforce development, coordinating a joined-up system wide approach.•The future role of Skillnet Ireland with respect to workforce development as the Government agency with extensive partnerships with industry and employees.•The current and future role of Skillnet Ireland in helping prime tertiary provision for the future needs of the economy.Other Attendees: Mary McGarry PO DFHERIS ; Stephanie O’Brien PO DFHERIS ;Brendan McGinty, Chair Skillnet Ireland - Meeting
LGBT Support and Advocacy Network Ireland CLG
2023-01-18
Intent: A review of proposed legislation to include changes to address gaps in legislation
Details: Health (Assisted Human Reproduction) Bill 2022
Officials: Cathal Crowe, Stephen Donnelly, Stephen Donnelly, Helen McEntee, Deirdre Duffy, Jim O'Callaghan, Cian O'Callaghan, Jerry Buttimer, ...
Methods: Email sent to TDs re gaps in the AHR Bill - Email, Spoke to two Ministers and one special advisor about the AHR bill at events - Informal communication, Spoke to one advisor on the phone re the AHR bill - Phone call, ...
Bassline Strategy Ltd
2023-01-12
Intent: Provision for GP direct access to echocardiography across the public system through ambulatory care hubs::Improved training, recruitment and upskilling of the cardiac physiologist workforce through the provision of postgraduate training towards accreditation
Details: Correspondence to the relevant ministers and special advisers highlighting the recommendations in Croí’s National Survey on Echocardiography Services, and the proposals in the accompanying prebudget submission.
Officials: Stephen Donnelly, Paraic Gallagher, Simon Harris, Deirdre Duffy
Methods: Email
Bassline Strategy Ltd
2023-01-12
Intent: To achieve a strong attendance at the report launch in Leinster House.::To secure political support for the recommendations contained in the report.
Details: Invitation to report launch for Croí’s National Survey on Echocardiography Services, as well as its accompanying pre-budget submission.
Officials: Frances Black, Colm Burke, Seán Canney, Dara Calleary, Ciaran Cannon, Lorraine Clifford-Lee, Catherine Connolly, Martin Conway, ...
Methods: Email, Informal communication, Phone call, ...