Lobbying Records (Page 1 of 5)
Autism Spectrum Information, Advice and Meeting Point Ltd, Trading as AsIAm
2025-01-21
Intent: Understanding of the policy concerns of the Autism community and support for the work of AsIAm
Details: Invited and hosted designated public officials at AsIAm National Autism Conference
Officials: John Kearney, Martina Mannion, Noel Byrne, Colm Ó Conaill, Micheál Carrigy, Pauline Tully, Aideen Hartney
Methods: Event / Reception, Issued email invites and associated information - Email
Autism Spectrum Information, Advice and Meeting Point Ltd, Trading as AsIAm
2025-01-21
Intent: Ensuring revised statutory guidelines protect the rights of Autistic students
Details: Spoke at the Tusla Education Service Working Group on Code of Behaviour Policy
Officials: John Kearney
Methods: Event / Reception
Autism Spectrum Information, Advice and Meeting Point Ltd, Trading as AsIAm
2025-01-21
Intent: Access to timely and neuroaffirmative educational provision and support for Autistic students
Details: Engaged with National Council for Special Education on provision of supports for Autistic students
Officials: John Kearney
Methods: Spoke with Chief Executive - Phone call, Met with Chief Executive - Virtual Meeting, Engaged with Chief Executive - Informal communication
Autism Spectrum Information, Advice and Meeting Point Ltd, Trading as AsIAm
2025-01-21
Intent: To ensure the RELATE framework aligned with neuroaffirmative practise
Details: Engaged with the NCSE in relation to the proposed RELATE framework
Officials: John Kearney
Methods: Engaged with Chief Executive - Informal communication, Engaged with Chief Executive - Phone call
Autism Spectrum Information, Advice and Meeting Point Ltd, Trading as AsIAm
2025-01-21
Intent: The publication of rights-based, robust, child-centred guidelines on seclusion and restraint::Reform of the terminology used to describe children in distress in school including the term 'Assault Leave' in departmental circulars
Details: Engaged extensively on promised guidelines on the use of seclusion and restraint in Irish schools
Officials: Bernie McNally, Hildegarde Naughton, John Kearney, Sinéad Gibney, Ivana Bacik, James Geoghegan, Catherine Ardagh, Norma Foley, ...
Methods: Made contact with Secretary General - Informal communication, Spoke with Minister of State's Special Advisor - Phone call, Met with Minister of State and Departmental officials - Meeting, ...
Dyslexia Association of Ireland
2025-01-13
Intent: We raised issues including: the need for better guidance around eligibility for the Assistive Technology Grant; potential collaboration around TPL/CPD on topics including dyslexia and dyscalculia; and sharing of information about supports and accommodations in schools for children and young people with dyslexia and dyscalculia.
Details: Meeting with National Council for Special Education (NCSE)
Officials: John Kearney
Methods: 3rd December 2024, 3pm at NCSE, James Joyce Street, Dublin - Meeting
Autism Spectrum Information, Advice and Meeting Point Ltd, Trading as AsIAm
2024-09-20
Intent: Publication of appropriate regulations and training on seclusion/restraint in school
Details: Engaged with NCSE on the need for rights-based regulation of seclusion/restraint in school
Officials: John Kearney
Methods: Raised at regular meetings with John Kearney - Meeting, Raised in regular phone calls with John Kearney - Phone call
Autism Spectrum Information, Advice and Meeting Point Ltd, Trading as AsIAm
2024-09-20
Intent: Updated CEO on progress of Autism-Friendly Schools Programme, including exit poll of participating schools::Further support for the programme by the NCSE
Details: Engaged with John Kearney on the AsIAm Autism-Friendly Schools Programme
Officials: John Kearney
Methods: Virtual Meeting, Phone call, Informal communication
Autism Spectrum Information, Advice and Meeting Point Ltd, Trading as AsIAm
2024-09-20
Intent: Access to an appropriate education for every Autistic student
Details: Engaged with NCSE on issue of suitable school places for Autistic students and associated supports for Autistic students in school
Officials: John Kearney
Methods: Attended regular meeting between AsIAm, Inclusion Ireland and NCSE CEO, John Kearney - Virtual Meeting, Phone call, Informal communication
Autism Spectrum Information, Advice and Meeting Point Ltd, Trading as AsIAm
2024-09-20
Intent: Support for AsIAm's policy position on inclusive education
Details: Attended a consultation event in the Department of Education on the NCSE's policy advice on Inclusive Education
Officials: John Kearney
Methods: Event / Reception