Lobbying Records (Page 1 of 5)
Hayes Solicitors
2024-09-20
Intent: Reform of clinical ligitaltion in Ireland.
Details: The need for reform of clinical litigation in Ireland
Officials: Andrew Munro, Greg Dempsey
Methods: Hayes solicitors LLP hosted a major conference Embracing Change: Working Better Together on 18 June which focused on the need for reform of clinical litigation in Ireland. An audience of over 200 invited guests heard from distinguished and expert speakers who addressed the pressing need for changes to clinical litigation practice and shared their experiences from Ireland, England and other jurisdictions, providing valuable insights from patients’ and clinicians’ perspectives. - Event / Reception
Irish Hospital Consultants Association
2023-09-21
Intent: To propose reforms aimed at reducing the increasing cost of adverse outcome claims managed by the State Claims Agency Clinical Indemnity Scheme
Details: Submission to the Interdepartmental Working Group established to examine the rising cost of clinical negligence claims in the health system
Officials: Greg Dempsey
Methods: Meeting
Irish Medical Organisation
2023-09-21
Intent: Greater use of mediation and arbitration. Implementation of pre action -protocols and case management rules and periodic payment orders.::A greater focus on prevention including adequate staffing levels and resources. Risk management and open disclosure processes are time consuming and must be appropriately resourced. ::The Open Disclosure process must be fit for purpose and promote a Just Culture. Appropriate supports must be provided for patients and staff. Understaffing and resourcing issues should be included in the disclosure process as well as any items previously raised on risk registers. Senior decision makers and budget holders should be held to account in the same way as the medical profession. ::The option of a no faults claims systems requires further examination. Multiple approaches exist in different jurisdictions eg Florida, France, New Zealand and Scandinavian countries::Automatic entitlement to health and social services for people with disabilites
Details: Rising Cost of clinical negligence cases
Officials: Greg Dempsey
Methods: Meeting with the Interdepartmental Working Group to examine the rising cost of health-related claims and consider mechanisms to reduce costs - Meeting, Submission to the Interdepartmental Working Group to examine the rising cost of health-related claims and consider mechanisms to reduce costs - Submission
Benefacts
2022-05-21
Intent: Provide with copy of 2021 Annual Report
Details: To provide a copy of Benefacts Directors Report and Audited Financial Statements for 2021
Officials: Paul Morrin, Pádraig Dalton, Brendan Gleeson, Martin Fraser, John Callinan, Elizabeth Canavan, Fergal Lynch, Paul Bolger, ...
Methods: Also mailed to public officials listed below - Letter
Benefacts
2022-01-21
Intent: Acknowledgment of report
Details: Coverletter and copy of Philanthropic and Charitable Giving Report
Officials: Paul Morrin, Pádraig Dalton, Brendan Gleeson, Martin Fraser, John Callinan, Elizabeth Canavan, Fergal Lynch, Paul Bolger, ...
Methods: Letter
Benefacts
2022-01-21
Intent: Update on status of Benefacts noted
Details: Update on Benefacts funding status and data service projects completed for their department.
Officials: John Conlan, Kevin McCarthy, Geraldine Hurley, William Beausang, Paul Lemass, Greg Dempsey, John Barron, Declan Rigney, ...
Methods: Email
DHR Consultancy Limited
Current/Former DPOWhat is lobbying? (FAQ)2022-01-20
Intent: To expedite the Programme for Government commitment to roll out free contraception to all women starting with women under 25 years
Details: Programme for Government commitment to roll out free contraception - activity from 1 September
Officials: Stephen Donnelly, Niall Collins, Deirdre Gillane, Clare Mungovan, Greg Dempsey, Niamh Allen, Dónall Geoghegan, Richard Boyd Barrett, ...
Methods: Patricia Ryan: From 1 Sept - Circulation of Framework Report on free contraception. Emails seeking meetings and follow-up, emails sharing data and information.Catherine Heaney: 29th September - Circulation of Framework Report on free contraception to all TDs and Senators. - Email, From 1 Sept- Phone calls, sharing information. Text messages, sharing information. - Phone call, From 1 Sept. Meeting with Niamh Allen, Policy Advisor. Green Party. Dept of An Taoiseach. - Virtual Meeting, ...
Acquired Brain Injury Ireland
2022-01-18
Intent: Policy implemented/investment in neuro-rehabilitation services
Details: Implementing the Neuro-rehabilitation Strategy/Implementation Framework
Officials: Paschal Donohoe, Stephen Donnelly, Mary Butler, David Cullinane, Anne Rabbitte, Alan Kelly, Róisín Shorthall, Colm Burke, ...
Methods: ABII PBS 2022 - Email, Wasted Lives - Email
Benefacts
2021-09-21
Intent: Benefacts case was noted
Details: To provide an update on the status of Benefacts proposals.
Officials: John Conlan, Greg Dempsey, William Beausang
Methods: and 2 texts. - Phone call
Benefacts
2021-09-21
Intent: A number of meetings agreed.
Details: Offering to arrange a meeting to discuss the benefit case, an outline business, governance and funding model for Benefacts beyond 2021.
Officials: Robert Watt, Martin Fraser, Fergal Lynch, Pádraig Dalton, Declan Rigney, Graham Doyle, Kevin McCarthy, Niall Burgess, ...
Methods: Letter, Email