Lobbying Records (Page 1 of 2)
Irish Wheelchair Association (IWA)
2024-09-20
Intent: A better working relationship with local authorities and better inclusion of people with disabilities during planning and implementation
Details: We ran 8 hustings for the local elections. The local manifestos included local access issues, housing, Transport, Sport. candidates where to work with IWA members to improve local conditions for people with disabilitiess
Officials: Thomas Phelan, Séamus Ryan, Séamus Ryan, John Pratt, Caroline Dwane Stanley, Thomasina Connell, Barry Walsh, Mark Fitzgerald, ...
Methods: we ran 8 local election hustings, Waterford, Portlaoise, Tipperary, Drogheda, Roscommon, Kenagh, Kilkenny, Athlone - Event / Reception
Habitat for Humanity Ireland
2024-09-04
Intent: Invitation to local policymakers RE attendance at the ReStore Drogheda corporate breakfast event in May.
Details: Habitat ReStore Drogheda's corporate breakfast event - invitation
Officials: Andrea McKevitt, Anne Marie Ford, Antoín Watters, Bernie Conlon, Ciarán Fisher, Conor Keelan, Declan Power, Dolores Minogue, ...
Methods: Emails to all Louth County councillors and TD's within the Drogheda area, informing them about the work of ReStore and extending an invitation for them to attend the corporate breakfast event. - Email
Rehab Group
Current/Former DPOWhat is lobbying? (FAQ)2024-05-21
Intent: To discuss the Labour Party policies on Employment and Disability, to outline Rehab's priorities and recommendations, specifically, restoring the link between Wage Subsidy Scheme and National Minimum Wage, and use of Article 20 of the European Procurement Directive.
Details: Meeting with Labour Party Policy Unit and Public Representatives to discuss Labour Party Policy Document on Disability and Employment. 26th February.
Officials: Emma Cutlip, Ged Nash
Methods: Meeting to discuss the Labour Party policies on Employment and Disability, to outline Rehab's priorities and recommendations, specifically, restoring the link between Wage Subsidy Scheme and National Minimum Wage, and use of Article 20 of the European Procurement Directive. - Meeting, Follow up submission on issues to be included in the policy document. - Submission
Family Carers Ireland
2024-05-21
Intent: Confirm if 1 hour parking is correct in this area as it is 2 hours everywhere else
Details: Disabled Parking time in Drogheda-pointed out by carer as a shorter time than all other areas
Officials: Andrea McKevitt, Antoín Watters, Bernie Conlon, Bernie Woods, Catherine Duff, Conor Keelan, David Jones, Declan Power, ...
Methods: Email
Pinnacle Public Affairs Ltd
Current/Former DPOWhat is lobbying? (FAQ)2024-05-21
Intent: Request for attendance/participation at Road Opening in Drogheda
Details: Request for attendance/participation at Road Opening in Drogheda
Officials: Andrea McKevitt, Antoín Watters, Bernie Conlon, Conor Keelan, Declan Power, Dolores Minogue, Edel Corrigan, Eileen Tully, ...
Methods: Email, Phone call
Pinnacle Public Affairs Ltd
Current/Former DPOWhat is lobbying? (FAQ)2024-05-21
Intent: Request for attendance/participation at Road Opening in Drogheda
Details: Request for attendance/participation at Road Opening in Drogheda
Officials: Andrea McKevitt, Antoín Watters, Bernie Conlon, Conor Keelan, Declan Power, Dolores Minogue, Edel Corrigan, Eileen Tully, ...
Methods: Email, Phone call
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA
2024-05-19
Intent: To voice farmers' their anger and frustration at the ever-increasing administrative burden being placed on them which has had a major impact on farm family incomes.::These frustrations have broadened into anger with European and National lawmakers over the massive increase in regulations relating to Agriculture. The EU, the Irish Government and local Government are devising policies far from the farm gate with little or no consideration of the direct impact on farmers.::The following are some of the key issues that are contributing to growing frustration and anger with the political system::1. The transformation of the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) away from supporting food production towards actually reducing farm output. The Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) funding is being redirected to environmental schemes – the EU is effectively implementing new environmental regulations such as the “eco-schemes” on the cheap by redirecting existing funding instead of allocating additional fun
Details: Louth County Council - Enough is Enough
Officials: Andrea McKevitt, Antoín Watters, Bernie Conlon, Conor Keelan, Declan Power, Dolores Minogue, Edel Corrigan, Eileen Tully, ...
Methods: Event / Reception, Email, Social Media, ...
Habitat for Humanity Ireland
2024-04-11
Intent: Encouraging local politicians to learn more about Habitat's House to Home programme and its impact for local people in the Louth & Meath area.
Details: Habitat's House to Home programme
Officials: Andrea McKevitt, Antoín Watters, Bernie Conlon, Conor Keelan, Declan Power, Dolores Minogue, Edel Corrigan, Eileen Tully, ...
Methods: An invitation to Habitat's 'House to Home' event in Drogheda. (Habitat ReStore, 8 Donore Industrial Park, Donore Road, Drogheda). - Email, The event took place at Habitat ReStore Drogheda, encouraging local politicians, stakeholders and relevant contacts/organisations in the sector to learn more about Habitat's local programme and its impacts for people. - Event / Reception
Autism Spectrum Information, Advice and Meeting Point Ltd, Trading as AsIAm
2024-01-21
Intent: Improved accessibility for Autistic people in local communities across Ireland
Details: AsIAm operates an Autism-Friendly Towns Programme. In the context of this initiative we have been contacted by or worked with a number of public representatives who wish to bring the project to their locality, often with the support of the local authority. This engagement often includes supporting l, ...
Officials: Daithí De Róiste, Marie Moloney, Emma Cutlip, Ged Nash, Ger Deere, Donna Sheridan, Carrie Smyth, Dermot Lacey
Methods: Held a number of meetings with the Lord Mayor of Dublin to plan Dublin's participation in the programme and subsequent associated actions - Meeting, Kept in touch with the Lord Mayor on the progress of the initiative - Informal communication, Kept in touch with the Lord Mayor on the progress of the initiative - Email, ...
Transgender Equality Network Ireland
2024-01-17
Intent: Educate politicians and staffers on issues affecting trans people.
Details: TENI advocates for equal rights and access to healthcare for trans people.
Officials: Emma Cutlip, Fintan Warfield, Annie Hoey
Methods: Emailing resources to Fintan Warfield to educate him on issues he had raised from constituents. Also submitted parliamentary questions to Emma cutlip - Email, Met with Annie Hooey and Emma Cutlip separately regarding Labour supporting a AV Room meeting hosted by TENI in 2024.Met with Fintan Warfield regarding trans rights. - Meeting