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
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
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.
Follow up submission on issues to be included in the policy document. - SubmissionMeeting 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
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
An invitation to Habitat's 'House to Home' event in Drogheda. (Habitat ReStore, 8 Donore Industrial Park, Donore Road, Drogheda). - EmailThe 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
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, ...
Attended a launch of the initiative in Drogheda which was hosted by the Labour Party. Ged Nash was in attendance and the meeting was hosted by Cllr Emma Cutlip - Event / ReceptionAttended a meeting with Labour Party councillors and candidates on the roll-out of the Autism-Friendly Towns programme and how communities could get involved. - Virtual MeetingCo-hosted the launch of the Dublin Autism-Friendly City initiative with the Lord Mayor of Dublin. Attended a subsequent launch event for a locality within the city hosted by Involved Autism in which the Lord Mayor also attended and participated. At this event also met with Cllr James Geoghegan. Also attended the Mansion House to host an Autism-Friendly Santa Experience as part of the initiative and spoke to the Lord Mayor - Event / Reception
Emailing resources to Fintan Warfield to educate him on issues he had raised from constituents. Also submitted parliamentary questions to Emma cutlip - EmailMet 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
