Lobbying Records (Page 1 of 67)
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
Youth Advocate Programmes Ireland CLG
2022-01-14
Intent: Increased awareness among decision makers in the areas of TUSLA Child & Family Services, Education, HSE Disability. Irish Youth Justice and Mental Health about the work that YAP Ireland does and the strong outcomes that we achieve with young people and families
Details: YAP Ireland Virtual Event - YAPAbility Reach Your Full Potential and Launch of NUIG Research Report. On November 9th 2021 YAP Ireland hosted a virtual webinar to celebrate the relaunch of our Disability Support service as YAPAbility and to launch recent research conducted by NUIG titled 'Conceptuali, ...
Officials: Bernie McNally, Fergal Lynch, Roderic O'Gorman, Anne Rabbitte, Simon Harris, Lynn Ruane, Frances Black, Helen McEntee, ...
Methods: Emails were sent to Bernie McNally, Fergal Lynch, Minister Roderic O'Gorman and Minister of State Anne Rabbitte inviting them to participate as panelists in the YAP Ireland Webinar - Email, Save the date and invitations were sent to individuals inviting them toattend the virtual event and reminders sent also - Email, YAP Ireland hosted a virtual webinar on November 9th celebrating the relaunch of our Disability Support Service as YAPAbility and launched recent research conducted by NUIG titled Conceptualising Participation in Practice in YAP Ireland. - Virtual Meeting
Sandyford BID CLG
2021-09-21
Intent: Increased investment in the District and increased Residential development to enable the '15 Minute City'
Details: Sharing the findings of the Economic Report prepared for the area by Jim Power which highlights the need to provide extra housing stock and associated facilities and amenities to cater for the projected doubling of the workforce in the years ahead
Officials: Gerry Adams, Richard Boyd Barrett, Richard Bruton, Seán Barrett, Tommy Broughan, Joan Burton, Catherine Byrne, Ciaran Cannon, ...
Methods: 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
Youth Advocate Programmes Ireland CLG
2021-09-15
Intent: ncreased awareness among decision makers in the areas of TUSLA Child & Family Services, Education, HSE Disability. Irish Youth Justice and Mental Health about the work that YAP Ireland does and the strong outcomes that we achieve with young people and families. Heighten awareness amongst industry professionals regards the importance of collaborative work.
Details: On July 1st 2021 YAP Ireland hosted a webinar titled 'Working Together to put Children and Young People First'. The event showcased the work of YAP Ireland and how we work collaboratively with our partners
Officials: Lynn Ruane, Roderic O'Gorman, Fergal Lynch, Simon Harris, Anne Rabbitte, Katherine Zappone, Joan Burton, Joan Freeman, ...
Methods: Emails were sent to Minister Roderic O'Gorman, Secretary General Fergal Lynch, Senator Lynn Ruane and Minister Anne Rabbitte requesting them to speak and participate at our upcoming event. - Email, The event was held on July 1st individuals were emailed invitations prior to the event and followed up with reminder emails. - Virtual Meeting
Youth Advocate Programmes Ireland CLG
2021-05-17
Intent: Increased awareness among decision makers in the areas of TUSLA Child & Family Services, Education, HSE Disability. Irish Youth Justice and Mental Health about the work that YAP Ireland does and the strong outcomes that we achieve with young people and familie
Details: YAP Ireland Annual Report Launch 2020 - On March 4th YAP Ireland hosted a webinar titled 'How do we bring about real change? The event showcased the work of YAP Ireland throughout 2020 and significant changes in the lives of our clients.
Officials: Anne Rabbitte, Simon Harris, Roderic O'Gorman, Fergal Lynch, Katherine Zappone, Helen McEntee, Joan Burton, Joan Freeman, ...
Methods: The event was held on March 4th at 2PM via zoom webinar. Individuals were invited via email and email reminder. - Virtual Meeting
Youth Advocate Programmes Ireland CLG
2021-05-17
Intent: Increased awareness among decision makers in the areas of TUSLA Child & Family Services, Education, HSE Disability. Irish Youth Justice and Mental Health about the work that YAP Ireland does and the strong outcomes that we achieve with young people and families
Details: Putting Children and Young People First - YAP Ireland webinar. On June 10th 2021 YAP Ireland will host a virtual webinar focusing on putting young people at the centre of their care and allowing their voices to be heard in decision making. The event will bring together different youth organisations , ...
Officials: Anne Rabbitte, Simon Harris, Roderic O'Gorman, Fergal Lynch, Katherine Zappone, Helen McEntee, Charles Flanagan, Joan Burton, ...
Methods: An email was sent to Minister Anne Rabbitte, Minister Roderic O Gorman, Secretary General Fergal Lynch and Senator Lynn Ruane inviting them to speak at YAP's upcoming webinar. - Email, Invitation was sent to individuals inviting them toattend the virtual event and reminders sent also - Email, The event will be held on June 10th at 2PM via Zoom. - Virtual Meeting