John Dolan

John Dolan

Total lobbying returns involving this official: 436

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Most Recent Title
Councillor
Most Recent Public Body
Westmeath County Council
First Seen
21 January 2016
Last Seen
16 May 2026

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CouncillorSenator

Observed Public Bodies

SeanadWestmeath County Council

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Lobbying Records (Page 1 of 44)

Intent: To highlight the importance/impact of community education across the Country and illustrate how investing in community means investing in people. Specifically, highlighting critical issues that CEN members are facing, around funding and recognition for the sector across the island of Ireland. Highlighting the Budget 26 submission by AONTAS, advocating for an overall increase of 12% in the Further Education & Training budget for 26, with ringfenced funding for community education.

Details: National Community Education Campaign 2025 (AONTAS). Entitled “Community Education: Local, Lifelong, Life Changing Campaign”, from 22nd-28th Sept 25, with a day of visibility on 23rd. Subsequent meeting with Aontas, Minister Harkin and Community Education Network (CEN) members, held in WCP Mullin, ...

Methods
Day of visibility post to highlight the campaign, a group of learners, staff and board members were included. and the following tagged: AONTAS, Department of Children, Disability & Equality, UCD, UCD Social Work and Social Justice, UCD Gender studies, Women's Collective Ireland - Mullingar. - Social MediaFollowing initial campaign, Minister Marian Harkin requested a meeting with AONTAS and CEN members, which was held in WCP Mullingar on 15.12.25. - MeetingTo bring the campaign to the attention of County Councillors and TD's for Longford & Westmeath, and relevant Ministers; and seeking their support for the sector, funding etc. - Email

Dyslexia Association of Ireland

299 officials
2026-01-20

Intent: To raise awareness of Oireachtas members on a range of issues affecting people with dyslexia in Ireland including the continuing urgent need for extra time for students with dyslexia and other learning difficulties when sitting State Exams (Junior 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 to Oireachtas Members for Dyslexia Awareness Month

Methods
Invitations to all Oireachas members before the event, and distribution of summary briefing to Oireachtas members after the event. - EmailMeeting for Oireachtas members on 9th October 2025 in the AV Room of Leinster House, an event sponsored by Pádraig Rice TD. - Meeting

Intent: To secure an increase in the Chamber’s annual grant from Westmeath County Council, emphasising the growing scope of our work, the delivery of key business and community initiatives and the need for enhanced resources to continue supporting economic development and local enterprise effectively.

Details: To seek an increase in the Chambers annual grant

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LetterPhone call

Irish Heart Foundation

2 officials
2025-05-19

Intent: Raise awareness of the importance of IHF heart and stroke support services in the Midlands

Details: Promote Irish Heart Foundation Patient Support services in the Midlands region during a fundraising event

Methods
EmailMeetingPhone call

Dyslexia Association of Ireland

299 officials
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

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