Current memberships may indicate policy relevance. They do not prove why a lobbying contact was made, and may not match membership at the time of older returns.
Intent: Measures to improve cost competitiveness and avoid any further cost increases::Measures to support increased investment in hotel accommodation::Measures to support growth and development of Irish tourism::Measures to support the viability of hotels, guesthouses and tourism businesses::Measures to support the development of employer-led staff accommodation within the hotels sector ::Targeted funding for a national hotel retrofitting scheme to reduce carbon footprint::Increased investment and support for tourism marketing both domestically and overseas.::Additional funding for targeted upskilling of employees across the hotels sector
Details: Seeking Government measures to support the long term growth and development of Ireland's tourism and hospitality industry
Measures to support the development of regional tourism accommodation - MeetingPolicy measures to support the development of Irish tourism, including measures to enhance cost competitiveness - Social MediaPolicy measures to support the development of Irish tourism, including measures to enhance cost competitiveness, support training and skills development, increase investment in tourism marketing & development, and support sector-specific sustainability programmes - Email
Intent: To secure appropriate access to Category C and D economic write-off data for DoneDeal Cars and other relevant third parties, and amend proposed legislation if necessary, enabling this information to be provided to consumers. The intended result is greater transparency in the used-car market, stronger consumer protection and improved road safety by allowing buyers to understand a vehicle’s relevant history before purchase.
Details: Engagement on proposed legislation and policy governing the National Vehicle and Driver File (NVDF), advocating for access to Category C and D economic write-off data. DoneDeal Cars highlighted how making this information available to used-car buyers would improve transparency, strengthen consumer p, ...
Emails to all members of the Transport Committee to inform of the need to alter the proposed NVDF legislation and to seek meetings to discuss the issue. - EmailIn person meeting with Minister's adviser on the NVDF.Virtual meeting with Shane Moynihan TD - Meeting
Intent: Meeting on 10 June (and communications regarding logistics of same) between members of TBOI and and members of the Fine Gael parliamentary party to discuss topics including judicial review, the Civil Reform Bill, Civil Legal Aid and Criminal Legal Aid
Details: Meeting between FG and members of TBOI to discuss various legal reforms currently underway
Intent: To thank elected representatives for their contributions to the Dáil statements marking Pride, and let them know that LGBT Ireland is available as a resource on LGBTQI+ issues.
Intent: Secure support in the Oireachtas for the full implementation of the Joint Oireachtas Committee Report on Autism and the Autism Innovation Strategy
Details: Supported the work of the All Party Group on Autism
Attended a coffee morning in Leinster House organised by the Group - Event / ReceptionAttended two meetings of the group, hosting one in our Community Support Hub - Meeting
Intent: Funding for disability measures in Budget 2027. Specific asks available at https://www.disability-federation.ie/publications/dfi-pre-budget-2027-the-least-we-can-expect-1/
Emer Begley and Fleactha Phelan met with Deputy Eoin Hayes and Deputy Cian O'Callaghan Social Democrats, as well as meeting with Martin Daly Fianna Fail. - MeetingTargeting relevant Ministers and Oireachtas Committee Members as well as relevant senior personnel in the following Government Departments: Dept of Children, Disability and Equality, Dept of Health, Dept of Transport, Dept of Social Protection. - EmailTo Fianna Fail (for the Disabilty Political Engagement Group DPEG) Deputy Martin Daly and Senator Margaret Murphy O'Mahony. - Email
