Intent: Request that the Committee considers and discusses the concerns and takes corrective action urgently
Details: Wrote to the Joint Committee on Disability Matters to express urgent concern regarding the challenges faced by persons with disabilities living within the Direct Provision system.
Intent: To reconsider proceeding with this outdated method, https://www.etenders.gov.ie/epps/cft/prepareViewCfTWS.do?resourceId=5530425 I propose leveraging anonymized mobile phone GPS tracking data combined with AI-driven analysis to create a more robust, scalable, and real-time solution for transport planning and management. ::Educate TDs on the near-future possibilities with AI traffic management, as mentioned during the media debate about Metrolink, highlighted by Dermot Desmond at an AI conference in Belfast https://www.irishtimes.com/ireland/dublin/2025/08/05/dublins-planned-metrolink-will-be-obsolete-because-of-artificial-intelligence-says-dermot-desmond/
Committee on Transport and Committee on Climate, Environment and EnergyCommittee on Infrastructure and National Development Plan DeliveryCommittee on Artificial Intelligence - EmailTo appear before the new AI, Transport and Infrastructure committees. - Phone call
Intent: Stronger implementation of Article 20 Increase in base rate of the Wage Subsidy Scheme in next Budget
Details: Seeking support for more inclusive measures to promote employment of people with disabilities including the application of Public Procurement policies that makes full use of Article 20 of the EU Procurement Directive in Ireland to increase employment opportunities for people with disabilities.
Emails with information on the employment of people with disabilities in Ireland, information on the OECD report on the potential of reserved contracts in public procurement to increase the number of people with disabilities in employment and copies of our submission to EU public consultation on review of Procurement Directive. - Email
Additional info: Follow up email to Senator Eileen Flynn on 8 July 2025 signaling our availability to discuss the legislation with her. - EmailDirect emails sent to members of the Oireachtas on 26 June 2025 to invite members of the Oireachtas to a FLAC briefing concerning the 2025 Bill. - EmailEmail of 14 May 2025 to Dara Calleary TD, Minister for Social Protection, following up on earlier letter sent by FLAC seeking a meeting with him to seek the Minister's support for FLAC's proposed amendments to the 2025 Bill. - Email
Intent: Discuss how to tackle inequality and discrimination for trans and non-binary people. ::Invitation to attend an event organised by ICCL: 'Out and Proud: Challenging attempts to limit LGBTI+ people’s rights to express, assemble and associate in Ireland.'
Email correspondence with selected TDs and Senators in May 2025. - EmailMeeting with Mary Lou McDonald T.D and David Cullinane T.D in May 2025. - Meeting
Intent: Secure a meeting to discuss the implementation of the EU AI Act in Ireland::Raise outstanding issues with the AI Act implementation in Ireland and the urgency to take action
Email correspondece with selected TDs and Senators in August 2025. - EmailEmails Peter Burke (Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment) and Niamh Smyth (Minister of State for Trade Promotion, Artificial Intelligence and Digital Transformation) in July 2025. - EmailMeeting with Data Protection Commissioner Des Hogan on 30 July 2025. - Meeting
Intent: Share details of ICCL's positioning on the Defamation Amendment Bill.::To seek information on intended amendments to the Defamation (Amendment) Bill.
Email correspondence with Members of the Select Oireachtas Justice Committee in June 2025. Email correspondence with selected Senators in July 2025. - Email
Intent: Improved outcomes for family carers in Ireland-Oireachtas Cross Party Interest Group for Family Carers::Programme for Government Commitments for family carers
Details: Programme for government- to advance carers issues within the Dáil
Craig Dwyer – Special Advisor to Minister Dara Calleary - Virtual MeetingSenator Pauline TullyDeputy Mark WallDeputy Barry HeneghanDeputy Danny Healy RaeDeputy Claire KerraneDeputy Mattie McGrathSenator Garret AhearnSenator Malcom NoonanCllr Geraldine Donohoe - MeetingSenator Pauline TullyDeputy Mark WallDeputy Erin McGreehanDeputy Charles WardDeputy Cathal CroweDeputy Pat GallagherDeputy Catherine CallaghanDeputy William AirdDeputy Barry HeneghanDeputy Duncan SmithMinister Colm BurkeDeputy Danny Healy RaeDeputy Claire KerraneDeputy Natasha Newsome DrennanDeputy Gillian TooleDeputy Mattie McGrathMinister Michael MoynihanMinister Marian Harkin - Email
