Louise O'Reilly

Louise O'Reilly

Total lobbying returns involving this official: 1819

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TD
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Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas
First Seen
14 April 2016
Last Seen
17 December 2025

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Intent: Concerns addressed in relation to inaccessible buildings and funding to support the changing needs of people with disabilities as they grow older or face additional physical or medical needs.

Details: Advocating for Changing Needs in Disability Sector & Funding for the Sector

Methods
Liz Reynolds (CEO) met with Deputy Rory Hearne at St Michael's House HQ in Q3/2025 to discuss funding allocations and the disability sector. - MeetingOn 18th September, St. Michael's House Templeogue Rights Group and the QQI Level 3 Self Advocacy Learners visited Leinster House to speak about the increased barriers people with disabilities face as their needs change. The two groups were facilitated to speak at Leinster House by Sinn Fein TD Louise O'Reilly and also had a chance to meet with Ceann Comhairle Verona Murphy. - Meeting

Intent: Permanent €1000 reduction in fees for third level students.

Details: Reduction of fees for third level students

Methods
Contact with the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science about the fee reduction - EmailThanking Ministers who spoke in favour of a fee reduction - Email

Intent: Funding and legislation to support St Michael's House and disability services.

Details: St Michael's House

Methods
10 March 2025. CEO and Director of Access, Integration & Adult Services met with Deputy Anne Graves (Sinn Fein) and Dr John Smyth (Fingal County Councillor) in Ballymun HQ. - Meeting11 April 2025. CEO and members of the Templeogue Day Services met with Deputy John Lahart (Fianna Fail) for a tour of Templeogue Day Services. - Meeting13 February 2025. CEO, Director of Access, Integration & Adult Services and Chairperson of SMH met with Minister Jack Chambers in Leinster House (rescheduled to 2 May 2025) - Meeting

Intent: Awareness for funding for people with disabilities.

Details: St Michael's House Lobbying

Methods
20th May 2025. CEO invited Minister James Brown to visit St Michael's House - Letter30 June 2025. Letter from CEO to list of TD's Ministers advocating for Disability Services in Budget 2026. - Letter31st July 2025. CEO and Director of Access, Integration & Adult Services met with Minister Chambers to discuss funding and budgetary concerns for St Michael's House and disability services. - Meeting

Intent: Welcoming TD's to visit St Michael's House or have Teams meeting to discuss the challenges within the disability sector and potential solutions. It is a fantastic opportunity to work together to create positive change for individuals with disabilities and their families and carers.

Details: Invitation to TD's to visit St Michael's House (December 2024)

Methods
Letters sent to all current TD's in December 2024. Letter included manifesto produced by National Federation of Voluntary Service Providers. - Letter

Intent: Ensure people on low incomes are protected by budgetary measures

Details: 19 Specific Asks Around Budget 2026

Methods
Email to all Oireachtas Members with a copy of our Pre Budget Submission - EmailMeeting with Louise O'Reilly re Pre Budget Asks - MeetingMeeting with Minister Calleary re Budget 2026 Asks - Meeting

Intent: To seek support for FLAC's proposed amendments to the 2025 Bill

Details: Bereaved Partner’s Bill 2025

Methods
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

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2025-09-19

Intent: Key Challenges being addressed in Budget 2026

Details: Construction specific funding model for AHBs.A cost recovery model to address legacy issues with CAS/CLSS units.Funding of communal facilities and staffing for large schemes.Expanding access to Cost Rental Homes.CREL funding model should have in-built flexibility.Funding for deep retroftting of S an, ...

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