Department of FinanceDepartment of Housing, Planning and Local GovernmentDepartment of Housing, Planning, Community and Local GovernmentDepartment of Housing, Planning,Community and Local GovernmentDepartment of Public Expenditure and ReformDáil Éireann, the Oireachtas
Intent: To raise awareness of Oireachtas members on the urgent need for extra time for students with dyslexia and other learning difficulties when sitting State Exams (Junior Cycle and Leaving Certificate) as part of the accommodations offered within the RACE (Reasonable Accommodations at the Certificate Examinations) scheme as administered by the State Examinations Commission (SEC).
Details: Dyslexia Awareness Month Presentation for Oireachtas Members on The Need for Extra Time in State Exams
Invitations to Oireachas members before the event, and distribution of PDF of briefing to Oireachtas members (after the event). - EmailMeeting for Oireachtas members on October 8th 2024 at Buswells Hotel, as part of Dyslexia Awareness Month. - Meeting
Intent: To build awareness of Oireachtas members on the lived experience of dyslexia and the need for: (1) teacher training on dyslexia (2) equitable access to dyslexia assessment (3) access to quality evidence-based supports in school for students with dyslexia, (4) formal recognition of the right to a dyslexic identity, with timely access to assessment and appropriate supports and (5) need to move to evidence-of-need approach to allocation of accommodations (instead of ‘evidence-of-deficit’ approach)
Details: Oireachtas Presentation for Dyslexia Awareness Month presenting findings from a recent survey on the experiences of Irish people with dyslexia, and highlighting issues which need to be addressed.
Invitations to Oireachas members before the event, and distribution of the PDF version of the Oireachtas briefing to Oireachtas members (after the event). - EmailMeeting for Oireachtas members on October 5th at Leinster House, as part of dyslexia awareness week. - Meeting
Intent: 18-point tax-reform package, elimination of the PRSI transition zone for low-paid workers, 3% USC levy for PAYE workers earning over €100k, greater support for the deep retro-fit program.
Intent: To provide an understanding of the operations of the National Lottery and retail agents and to secure an understanding of the role of Good Causes funding in communities
Details: Briefing on the operation of the National Lottery and the allocation of Good Causes funding
Call with Senator Barry Ward to provide additional information regarding the issues raised during Committee Stage Debate in the Seanad on the National Lottery (Amendment) Bill 2021. - Phone callCalled Senator Micheál Carrigy to discuss the operation of the National Lottery, the National Lottery (Amendment) Bill 2021 and related matters. - Phone callContact with Minister Jack Chambers TD concerning the operation of the National Lottery and the allocation of Good Causes funding - Email
Email briefings issued to Oireachtas members with an interest in renewables updating on the EDF Renewables perspective on relevant issues and requesting a meeting - Email
From 1 Sept- Phone calls, sharing information. Text messages, sharing information. - Phone callFrom 1 Sept. Meeting with Niamh Allen, Policy Advisor. Green Party. Dept of An Taoiseach. - Virtual MeetingFrom Sept. An informal meeting (not prearranged) with Clare Mungovan, Advisor to An Tanaiste - Informal communication
Intent: To build awareness of Oireachtas members on the lived experience of dyslexia and the need for: (1) accurate, timely identification and support which can be equitably accessed (2) a more developed continuum of support for students with dyslexia (3) mandatory training of all teachers on dyslexia (4) improved use of technology in school and in exams (5) senior cycle reform and the risk to mental health and wellbeing is change doesn’t happen.
Details: Oireachtas Presentation for Dyslexia Awareness Month presenting findings from a recent survey on the experiences of Irish people with dyslexia, and highlighting issues which need to be addressed.
Invitations to Oireachas members before the event, and distribution of the PDF version of the Oireachtas briefing to Oireachtas members (after the event). - EmailOnline meeting for Oireachtas members on October 6th as part of dyslexia awareness week, which was followed by a Seanad discussion on dyslexia that evening. - Virtual Meeting
Intent: Seeking an extension of the Employment Wage Subsidy Scheme (EWSS)::Seeking an extension to the waiver on Local Authority rates::Seeking a commitment by Government to retain the 9% rate of tourism VAT::Seeking additional banking and liquidity measures to assist with working capital and cash flow for businesses facing short term problems::Seeking reforms in relation to insurance and personal injury claims in order to reduce the cost of insurance for businesses, including fast-tracking of the reform of the Personal Injuries Insurance Board (PIAB), and enacting of duty of care and perjury legislation and provision of the necessary resources for An Garda Síochána to address the issue of insurance fraud::Seeking end to unfair banking policies excluding mortgage applications on the basis that their employer is in receipt of EWSS::Seeking a doubling of payments under the Covid Restrictions Supports Scheme (CRSS) irrespective of the level of Covid restrictions and for the €5,000 weekly cap to b
Details: Measures and economic supports required to support Ireland's tourism and hospitality sector and mitigate the challenges due to the ongoing Covid-19 crisis
Emails highlighting the measures and economic supports required to mitigate the impact of Covid-19 on the tourism and hospitality industry. - EmailHighlighting the measures and economic supports required to mitigate the impact of Covid-19 on the tourism and hospitality industry. - Virtual MeetingHighlighting the measures and economic supports required to mitigate the impact of Covid-19 on the tourism and hospitality industry. - Phone call
