Vulcan Consulting Limited
2 officials
2026-09-21
Intent: To share insights and feedback on digital and AI policy initiatives
Details: Digital Policy Agenda
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Special Adviser
Most Recent Public Body
Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science
First Seen
23 December 2025
Last Seen
21 September 2026
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Special Adviser
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Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science
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Social Innovation Growth Fund Ireland Limited trading as Rethink Ireland.
2 officials
2026-09-21
Intent: Showcase Rethink Irelands investment to date, highlighting our impact and synergies with the Dept and identify further opportunities for Rethink Ireland to work with DFHERIS
Details: Meeting with Minister to dicuss potentila partnership with Rethink Ireland
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AONTAS
36 officials
2026-09-18
Intent: AONTAS aims to influence Budget 2027 by securing greater investment in Further Education and Training, particularly adult and community education. Our intended impact is sustainable funding, improved learner financial and disability supports, and more inclusive access to education, ensuring those facing the greatest barriers can participate and benefit from learning.
Details: Dissemination of AONTAS Pre-budget submission for Budget 2027
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On the 9th of July AONTAS emailed Ministers, relevant public body DPOs, elected JC FHERIS members and political party spokespeople with our Pre-Budget 2027 Submission. The communication highlighted our priorities for investment in FET, adult and community education and learner supports, seeking support for their inclusion in Budget 2027 and related policy and funding decisions. - Email
AONTAS
1 official
2026-09-18
Intent: To influence the review of financial supports for learners by highlighting barriers to participation and advocating for more accessible, adequate and equitable financial supports across Further Education and Training (FET).
Details: Meeting with Special Advisor to the Minister for DFHERIS
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One meeting took place with the Minister’s Special Adviser on 17th of June to discuss the review of financial supports for learners and AONTAS’ position on improving the accessibility, adequacy and equity of learner supports. Date: Wednesday June 17th Time: 1:30pmLocation: Peaches Brasserie, St Stephen's Green, Dublin 2 - MeetingTwo emails sent in preparation for the meeting with the Minister’s Special Adviser, covering the sharing of briefing materials and logistical arrangements for the meeting. - Email
AONTAS
2 officials
2026-09-18
Intent: To secure Ministerial support for AONTAS’ Pre-Budget 2027 recommendations and influence Budget 2027 decisions regarding investment in FET, adult and community education, and learner supports.
Details: Targeted engagement with Minister Lawless to discuss AONTAS’ Pre-Budget 2027 recommendations and advocate for increased investment in FET, adult and community education, and learner supports as part of Budget 2027
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AONTAS met with Minister Lawless on the 8th of July to present and discuss our Pre-Budget 2027 Submission, highlighting key recommendations for increased investment in Further Education and Training (FET), adult and community education, and improved financial and disability supports for learners. Date: Wednesday, 8 July 2026Time: 5:15pmLocation: St Stephen's Green House, Earlsfort Terrace - MeetingCorrespondence with the Minister’s office to share AONTAS’ position and key Pre-Budget 2027 recommendations, and to make arrangements for a meeting with the Minister to discuss these priorities in more detail. - Email
Ibec
1 official
2026-09-18
Intent: Increased funding availability for Skillnets and broader upskilling and training programmes.
Details: Support for Skillnets and other upskilling and training initiatives
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Ibec
2 officials
2026-09-18
Intent: Increased funding provided in Budget 2027 for business priorities in relation to training, upskilling and higher education.
Details: Business priorities for Budget 2027
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Ibec
1 official
2026-09-18
Current/Former DPOFAQ
Intent: Highlighted concerns about the income and expenditure of the National Training Fund.
Details: National Training Fund
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National Adult Literacy Agency
1 official
2026-09-11
Intent: €650,000 more funding for NALA services, and funding (where relevant) of recommendations of the Literacy Provision Expert Group, Adult Literacy for Life Strategy mid-term review, and advice notes from the National Skills Council
Details: NALA's pre-budget submission for Budget 2027 (available at www.nala.ie/publications/our-asks-for-budget-2027)
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14 July 2026: CEO Colleen Dube met with Harry McCann, Special Advisor to Minister James Lawless, to discuss NALA's pre-budget submission - Meeting
National Adult Literacy Agency
2 officials
2026-09-11
Intent: €650,000 more funding for NALA services, and funding (where relevant) of recommendations of the Literacy Provision Expert Group, Adult Literacy for Life Strategy mid-term review, and advice notes from the National Skills Council
Details: NALA's pre-budget submission for Budget 2027 (available at www.nala.ie/publications/our-asks-for-budget-2027)
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17 July 2026: CEO Colleen Dube sent our pre-budget submission to James Lawless and Harry McCann - Email