Joe McHugh

Joe McHugh

Total lobbying returns involving this official: 1049

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TD
Most Recent Public Body
Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas
First Seen
28 December 2015
Last Seen
20 May 2025

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Government Chief Whip and MinisterMinisterMinister of StateMinister of State for the Diaspora and Overseas Development AidTD

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Department of Arts, Heritage and the GaeltachtDepartment of Communications, Energy and Natural ResourcesDepartment of Culture, Heritage and the GaeltachtDepartment of Education and SkillsDepartment of Foreign AffairsDepartment of the TaoiseachDáil Éireann, the Oireachtas
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Lobbying Records (Page 1 of 105)

Rehab Group

2025-01-21
Current/Former DPOFAQ

Intent: Commitments from candidates and parties that Disability matters will be prioritised in the next Programme for Government

Details: Rehab's Election Manifesto sent to Political Parties and Candidates in upcoming General Election and participation in NDSA Election Hustings

Methods
Hard copy of our Manifesto was sent by letter/email to relevant spokespersons and Ministers - LetterThe NDSA held three election hustings in Galway 14 November Limerick 19 November Dublin Candidates attended election hustings organised by NDSA. Service users and staff from Rehab were in attendance and raised issues of concern to them. - Event / Reception

Intent: Signatures on a statement of support for Baha'i women in Iran

Details: We emailed the 220 public representatives - TDs and Senators - to ask them to sign a statement - 'Join UN Rapporteurs to help protect Baha'i Women in Iran.'

Methods
We emailed the 220 public representatives - TDs and Senators - to ask them to sign a statement - 'Join UN Rapporteurs to help protect Baha'i Women in Iran.' - Email

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

Methods
Invitations to Oireachas members before the event, and distribution of PDF of briefing to Oireachtas members (after the event). - EmailMeeting for Oireachtas members on October 8th 2024 at Buswells Hotel, as part of Dyslexia Awareness Month. - Meeting

Intent: Establishment of a Regional Development Strategy for the Screen Industries including amendment of the Section 481 Tax Credit to address regional production.

Details: Regional Film and Screen Industries Development

Methods
Emails to the elected representatives in support of the regional audiovisual industry and the establishment of a Regional Development Strategy for the Screen Industries on behalf of the 55 members of the Western AV Forum. - Email

Intent: See a change in the Legislation for Short Term rental providers in Ireland. Ref. STR legislation Bill for STR.

Details: Short-Term Rental (STR) Legislation Bill

Methods
Email send by our CEO Maire ni Mhurchu to Christopher O'Sullivan & Norma Foley regarding the STR Bill associated issues. - EmailEmailed: Eoin o Brion, Sinn Fein office regarding a meeting. Meeting was never arranged. - EmailInvitation send to our annual ISCF Conference & Award Ceremony Sponsored by Tourism Ireland. - Email

Intent: T.D.'s and Senators to have a copy of the NTMABS research report 'Financial Unwellness' and to have it's findings considered as part of the Financial Literacy Strategy currently being prepared.

Details: An copy of NTMABS research report into financial literacy in the Traveller community was sent via email to all T.D.'s and Senators

Methods
1 email was sent to all T.D.'s and Senators on the 26/09/24 with a pdf of the report attached. - Email

Intent: Changes made to the Sale of Alcohol Bill to provide for better regulation for Under 18s events on licensed premises in Ireland

Details: To seek political support for changes to better provide for regulation of under 18s events on licensed premises in Ireland through amendments to the Sale of Alcohol Bill

Methods
Email and invite sent to all TD's and Senators in Cavan and Monaghan outlining key concerns about the safety and wellbeing of young people attending under age events on licensed premises in Ireland. - EmailEmail and invite sent to all TD's and Senators in Cavan and Monaghan outlining key concerns about the safety and wellbeing of young people attending under age events on licensed premises in Ireland. - EmailLaunch event in Letterkenny for Alcohol Forum Ireland's 'Dancing at the Disco' report. All Oireachtas representatives in Donegal were invited to attend a launch event with the authors of the report, Paula Leonard (CEO AFI) and Dr Grainne Ketelaar (ATU). - Event / Reception