Lobbying Records (Page 1 of 40)
Dyslexia Association of Ireland
2025-01-13
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
Officials: Paul Coghlan, Martin Conway, Gerard Craughwell, Mark Daly, Denis Landy, Terry Leyden, Rónán Mullen, Catherine Noone, ...
Methods: Meeting for Oireachtas members on October 8th 2024 at Buswells Hotel, as part of Dyslexia Awareness Month. - Meeting, Invitations to Oireachas members before the event, and distribution of PDF of briefing to Oireachtas members (after the event). - Email
Dyslexia Association of Ireland
2023-01-20
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.
Officials: Paul Coghlan, Martin Conway, Gerard Craughwell, Mark Daly, Denis Landy, Terry Leyden, Rónán Mullen, Catherine Noone, ...
Methods: Meeting for Oireachtas members on October 5th at Leinster House, as part of dyslexia awareness week. - Meeting, Invitations to Oireachas members before the event, and distribution of the PDF version of the Oireachtas briefing to Oireachtas members (after the event). - Email
Irish Council for International Students (ICOS)
2022-01-21
Intent: To raise awareness of the issues affecting international students
Details: Wrote to all members of Oireachtas to invite to international student report launch
Officials: Gerry Adams, Seán Barrett, Richard Boyd Barrett, Tommy Broughan, Richard Bruton, Joan Burton, Catherine Byrne, Ciaran Cannon, ...
Methods: Email
Dyslexia Association of Ireland
2022-01-20
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.
Officials: Paul Coghlan, Martin Conway, Gerard Craughwell, Mark Daly, Denis Landy, Terry Leyden, Rónán Mullen, Catherine Noone, ...
Methods: Online 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, Invitations to Oireachas members before the event, and distribution of the PDF version of the Oireachtas briefing to Oireachtas members (after the event). - Email
Grant Thornton
2021-09-20
Intent: Raise awareness among TDs and Senators of the CCAB-I submission for Budget 2022 and of the flagged issue (including potential scale etc.)
Details: Email to all TDs and Senators. Invite to read CCAB-I submission for Budget 2022. Flagging need for temporary legislative amendment to Finance (COVID-19 and Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2021 to ensure that proprietary directors of companies in the SME sector are not penalised because of their emplo, ...
Officials: Ivana Bacik, Paul Coghlan, Martin Conway, Gerard Craughwell, Mark Daly, Denis Landy, Terry Leyden, Rónán Mullen, ...
Methods: 02/07/2021 email on behalf of Peter Vale (Partner, Grant Thornton) as Chair of CCAB-I Tax Committee to all TDs and Senators. Invite to read CCAB-I submission for Budget 2022. In addition the email flagged the CCAB-1's view of the urgent need for temporary legislative amendment to the Finance (COVID-19 and Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2021 to ensure that proprietary directors of companies in the SME sector are not penalised because of their employers’ participation in the Tax Debt Warehousing Scheme for PAYE purposes. The email emphasised the potential scale of this issue. Email not directly on behalf of Grant Thornton or client(s) of Grant Thornton. - Email
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA
2021-09-19
Intent: To welcome the decision at Committee stage in the Seanad to accept two amendments to the Climate Action Bill.::To acknowledge the FG and FF senators, whose amendments were put down and followed up, which have now been accepted by the Government.::To highlight that there are still serious issues with the Bill, particularly around the distinct characteristics of biogenic methane, along with the need to avoid any international carbon leakage arising from the implementation of the Bill.
Details: Committee Stage – Seanad Eireann – Climate Action & Low Carbon Development (Amendment) Bill 2021
Officials: Timmy Dooley, Paul Daly, Tim Lombard, Regina Doherty, Aidan Davitt, Aisling Dolan, Alice-Mary Higgins, Annie Hoey, ...
Methods: Email, Social Media, Virtual Meeting, ...
The Victims Alliance
2021-01-19
Intent: Raise awareness of issues around Ruhamas involvement with Sex Trafficking Victims::Change public policy in relation to Ruhamas involvement with Sex Trafficking Victims
Details: Concern about Ruhama and Sex Trafficking Victims
Officials: Róisín Shorthall, Johnny Guirke, Robert Troy, Anthony Lawlor, Catherine Murphy, Damien English, James Reilly, Mark Wall, ...
Methods: Emails sent to Clare Daly; Peter Burke; Joe Higgins; Richard Boyd-Barrett; Mick Wallace; Joe Flaherty; Joan Collins; Finian McGrath; Emmet Stagg (former Whip, not a DPO); Jan O'Sullivan; Sorca Clarke; Frances Fitzgerald; Jack Wall (Mark Wall perhaps?); James Reilly; Damien English; Catherine Murphy; Anthony Lawlor; Robert Troy; Johnny Quirke (Johnny Guirke perhaps?); Roisin Shorthall to raise concerns about Ruhama and Sex Trafficking Victims - Email
The Irish Hospice Foundation
2020-05-21
Intent: Development and funding for palliative care services and good end of life care in all settings::Champion community initiatives to support those who are bereaved to combat social isolation and support the development of national bereavement policy and practice::Encourage, enable and support people to prepare for their future and end of life wishes
Details: Request to sign People's Charter on Death Dying and Bereavement
Officials: Catherine Ardagh, Bobby Aylward, Mick Barry, Richard Boyd Barrett, John Brady, John Brassil, Declan Breathnach, Pat Breen, ...
Methods: 1 email pre-General Election Feb 2020 - Email
The Asthma Society of Ireland
2020-05-21
Intent: Establish support among election candidates for #AsthmaMatters manifesto
Details: asthma health policies and programmes, Access to medication, access to healthcare providers, access to diagnostics, expansion of existing programmes, air quality measures
Officials: Simon Harris, John Paul Phelan, Pat Breen, Joe Carey, Michael Creed, Jerry Buttimer, Kate O'Connell, Paschal Donohoe, ...
Methods: Texts inviting candidates to pledge support for #AsthmaMatters manifesto - Informal communication
Dublin Chamber of Commerce
2020-05-21
Intent: To ensure investment in key infrastructure projects in Dublin. To highlight the need for sustainable urban planning and housing development. To deliver enterprise policies that position Dublin as Europe's leading hub for enterprise. To improve Ireland's equity environment for start-ups and SMEs by cutting CGT to 20% for unlisted trading firms. To implement policies to create a modern flexible labour force. To implement remote working guidlines.::To encourage enterprise policies that position Dublin as Europe's leading hub for enterprise.::To reform our Capital Gains Tax Regime and equity landscape.::To implement policies to create a modern flexible labour force.::To implement remote working guidlines.::To highlight the need in Dublin for an additional 140,000 homes to be completed by 2030.::To ensure the implmentation of the Dublin Metropolitan Area Strategic Plan.
Details: Communication to Dublin TD's & Senator's contesting the General Election
Officials: Denise Mitchell, Seán Haughey, Catherine Noone, Aodhán Ó Ríordáin, Jim O'Callaghan, Kate O'Connell, Kevin Humphreys, Darragh O'Brien, ...
Methods: A copy of Dublin Chamber's Manifesto - A Decade of Delivery - was shared with the DPO's - Submission, Email was sent to the DPO outlining Dublin Chamber's policy priorities. - Email