Intent: We want the Government to consider Liquid fuels as a part of the solution for the future of off-grid heating in Ireland, be that as a bio liquid or efuel
Details: We responded to the Irish Government's climate plan lobbying the Government to consider bio fuels for off grid heating. UKIFDA and its members feel strongly that a liquid low carbon fuel, can be part of the phased solution for Ireland’s Climate Plan and have been lobbying Government to consult with , ...
We sent emails to the TDs selected below to to highlight the issue and to inform them we had writtent to Richard Bruton and we sent them a copy of our Future Vision document which outlines the vision for the future of liquid fuel distribution and highlights the role liquid fuel can play as part of Ireland’s diverse future energy mix and in order to meet the Government’s National Energy and Climate Plan (NECP). - EmailWe sent letters to Irish Minister for Communications, Climate Action and the Environment Richard Bruton. UKIFDA requested a meeting to discuss how the association can work with the Government to help find ways to reduce Ireland’s carbon footprint - LetterWe telephoned TDs and Minister's to try and get a meeting to explain why we want the Government to consider Liquid fuels as a part of the solution for the future of off-grid heating in Ireland, be that as a bio liquid or efuel - Phone call
Intent: Call for a rejection of the proposed negotiating mandate
Details: Ireland's position on the Paris Agreement & EU US TTIP negotiating mandate at EU Trade Minister's meeting 21st February 2019 - Call for a rejection of the proposed negotiating mandate
Intent: The FPS and its members feel strongly that oil and - more long-term – a liquid efuel and/or bio fuel, can be part of the phased solution and the association has been working closely with the European Confederation of Fuel Distributors (ECFD), boiler manufacturers and other trade associations to promote the development of a liquid bio fuel. The FPS believes the Government should look at a tiered approach to achieving the 2050 carbon reduction ,setting a pathway for home heating carbon reduction
Details: Responding to the first draft of Ireland's National Energy and Climate Plan (NECP). the trade association for the oil and fuel sector in Ireland and the UK, The Federation of Petroleum Suppliers (FPS) wrote to the Irish Minister for Communications, Climate Action and the Environment Richard Bruton. , ...
We sent emails to the TDs selected below to to highlight the issue and to inform them we had writtent to Richard Bruton. - EmailWe sent two letters to Irish Minister for Communications, Climate Action and the Environment Richard Bruton. The FPS requested a meeting to discuss how the association can work with the Government to help find ways to reduce Ireland’s carbon footprint - Letter
Intent: For Budget 2019, key issues included: Adjustment to the VRT and Road Tax Bands for 2019 for WLTP tested cars; no negative taxation changes for diesel vehicles; extension of current VRT reliefs; increased investment in the EV Charging Infrastructure; measures that ensure Ireland does not become a dumping ground for old polluting vehicles; development of policy for treatment of used imports post-BREXIT.
Details: Budget Submission 2019 - SIMI prepares an annual Submission for the Budget. The Submission was issued to the Minister, but in addition the Society held 2 lobbying days inviting all TDs and Senators to Buswells Hotel to outline the contents of the Submission.
Intent: The Jack & Jill specialist liaison nurses believe the in loco parentis rule questions the professionalism of nurses who have trained to the highest level to care for sick children in their own homes. The nurses see first-hand the negative impact this rule is having on families and the additional stress it is causing. Jack & Jill is urging the HSE to abolish this clause and for the responsible Ministers to respond to the motion on Disability Rights recently and unanimously passed in the Dail
Details: For parents who have children with complex medical need, the HSE policy of 'In Loco Parentis' compels parents to provide a 'competent adult' to be in the home. This policy applies even when a qualified nurse is there should the parents decide to leave the home. Jack & Jill are advocating that the im, ...
Jack & Jill attended a meeting for Kildare County Council (in the gallery only). A Councillor brought a motion seeking the Council's support for the abolition of the 'in loco parentis clause' - MeetingJack & Jill wrote to parents of children supported by the charity to suggest to them that they contact their local TDs to highlight the problem that the 'in loco parentis' clause is causing and to ask the TDs support in seeking its abolition - EmailOn the day of the special Dail debate on the motion on Disability Rights (Tuesday 27 March), Jack & Jill contacted each TD by email to ask for their support for the motion - Email
Events held to celebrate care day - Event / ReceptionFeb 16th was National Care DayEmail communication to raise awareness - EmailPhone calls at other Meetings etc - Informal communication
