Jimmy Deenihan

Environmental Pillar

2019-05-21

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

Officials: Simon Coveney, Heather Humphreys, Gerry Adams, Seán Barrett, Richard Boyd Barrett, John Browne, Joan Burton, Jerry Buttimer, ... Read more

Methods: Email

UK and Ireland Fuel Distributors Association (UKIFDA)

2019-05-20

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. , ... Read more

Officials: Richard Bruton, Heather Humphreys, Niamh Smyth, Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin, Gerry Adams, James Bannon, Seán Barrett, Tom Barry, ... Read more

Methods: We 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, We sent emails to the TDs selected below to to highlight the issue and to inform them we had writtent to Richard Bruton. - Email

Jack and Jill Children's Foundation

2018-06-18

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, ... Read more

Officials: Gerry Adams, Seán Barrett, Tom Barry, James Bannon, Richard Boyd Barrett, Tommy Broughan, John Browne, Richard Bruton, ... Read more

Methods: On 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, The Jack & Jill Nurse Managers wrote to Minister Simon Harris to request a meeting with him to discuss the issue of the 'in loco parentis' clause - Letter, The Jack & Jill Nurse Manager wrote to Minister Finian McGrath to request a meeting with him to discuss the issue of the 'in loco parentis' clause - Letter, ... Read more

Uplift

2018-05-21

Intent: We wanted TDs to champion strengthen the ratification of the UN Convention on the Rights of People With Disabilities

Details: UN Convention on the Rights of People With Disabilities

Officials: Gerry Adams, James Bannon, Seán Barrett, Tom Barry, Richard Boyd Barrett, Tommy Broughan, John Browne, Richard Bruton, ... Read more

Methods: Email

UCD Students' Union Company Limited by Guarantee

2018-05-16

Intent: The referendum would be called for a date early in May, which would allow a greater student turnout at the referendum.

Details: We requested that the referendum on the 8th Amendment be held early in May to allow as many students as possible to vote.

Officials: Gerry Adams, James Bannon, Seán Barrett, Tom Barry, Richard Boyd Barrett, Tommy Broughan, John Browne, Richard Bruton, ... Read more

EPIC Empowering People in Care

2018-05-16

Intent: awareness raising

Details: Care Day Feb 2016

Officials: Pat Breen, Eamon Scanlon, John Lahart, Michael Ring, Simon Coveney, Michael Noonan, Jim O'Callaghan, Frances Fitzgerald, ... Read more

Methods: Feb 16th was National Care DayEmail communication to raise awareness - Email, Phone calls at other Meetings etc - Informal communication, twitterfacebook awareness raising - Social Media, ... Read more

Womens Aid

2018-01-17

Intent: To highlight remaining gaps and recommenations

Details: Email to all TD with updated Domestic Violence Bill submission

Officials: Gerry Adams, James Bannon, Tom Barry, Tommy Broughan, Richard Bruton, Ray Butler, Catherine Byrne, Seán Barrett, ... Read more

Methods: Email

Uplift

2017-12-30

Intent: We intended to convince Cabinet to implement full work rights for asylum seekers

Details: Right to work for asylum seekers statutory instrument

Officials: James Bannon, Seán Barrett, Tom Barry, Richard Bruton, Ray Butler, Pat Breen, Jerry Buttimer, Catherine Byrne, ... Read more

Methods: Siobhan emailed all Cabinet ministers asking them to implement full work rights for asylum seekers at an upcoming cabinet meeting. - Email, Siobhan emailed all Fine Gael TDs asking them to push for full work rights for asylum seekers at their Ard Fheis. - Email, Siobhan tagged all of cabinet on Twitter, asking them to implement full work rights for asylum seekers at an upcoming cabinet meeting. - Social Media

Alpha One Foundation

2017-07-26

Intent: To highlight the need for negotiations in relation to access of Respreeza for Alpha-1 patients in Ireland

Details: Reimbursement of Respreeza, a new therapy for Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency patients. This followed an NCPE assessment not to reimburse this therapy by the department of Health.

Officials: Gerry Adams, Seán Barrett, Richard Boyd Barrett, Tommy Broughan, Richard Bruton, Ray Butler, Jerry Buttimer, Catherine Byrne, ... Read more

Methods: TD's tweeted (Billy Kelleher, Michael Healy -Rae) to outline Alpha One Foundation's disappointment at the decision by the Minister of Health to decline funding of Respreeza despite the clear benefits of the drug. Minister for Health being urged to reconsider the decision - Social Media

Irish Cancer Society

2017-01-20

Intent: To educate parliamentarians about the links between alcohol and cancer and learn from Scottish experience::To discuss importance of legislation, such as the Public Health (Alcohol) Bill, in reducing the rate of cancer in Ireland

Details: Briefing on cancer and alcohol

Officials: Ivana Bacik, Sean D. Barrett, Paul Bradford, Terry Brennan, Colm Burke, Paddy Burke, Thomas Byrne, Eamonn Coghlan, ... Read more

Methods: Briefing held on 8 December in Buswell's Hotel - Deputies Eamon Scanlon and Maureen O'Sullivan attended and discussed the Public Health (Alcohol) Bill - Meeting