Lucinda Creighton

Environmental Pillar

2019-05-21

Intent: Call for a rejection of the proposed negotiating mandate

Details: Ireland's position on the Paris Agreement & EU US TTIP negotiating mandate at EU Trade Minister's meeting 21st February 2019 - Call for a rejection of the proposed negotiating mandate

Officials: Simon Coveney, Heather Humphreys, Gerry Adams, Seán Barrett, Richard Boyd Barrett, John Browne, Joan Burton, Jerry Buttimer, ... Read more

Methods: Email

UK and Ireland Fuel Distributors Association (UKIFDA)

2019-05-20

Intent: The FPS and its members feel strongly that oil and - more long-term – a liquid efuel and/or bio fuel, can be part of the phased solution and the association has been working closely with the European Confederation of Fuel Distributors (ECFD), boiler manufacturers and other trade associations to promote the development of a liquid bio fuel. The FPS believes the Government should look at a tiered approach to achieving the 2050 carbon reduction ,setting a pathway for home heating carbon reduction

Details: Responding to the first draft of Ireland's National Energy and Climate Plan (NECP). the trade association for the oil and fuel sector in Ireland and the UK, The Federation of Petroleum Suppliers (FPS) wrote to the Irish Minister for Communications, Climate Action and the Environment Richard Bruton. , ... Read more

Officials: Richard Bruton, Heather Humphreys, Niamh Smyth, Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin, Gerry Adams, James Bannon, Seán Barrett, Tom Barry, ... Read more

Methods: We sent two letters to Irish Minister for Communications, Climate Action and the Environment Richard Bruton. The FPS requested a meeting to discuss how the association can work with the Government to help find ways to reduce Ireland’s carbon footprint - Letter, We sent emails to the TDs selected below to to highlight the issue and to inform them we had writtent to Richard Bruton. - Email

Jack and Jill Children's Foundation

2018-06-18

Intent: The Jack & Jill specialist liaison nurses believe the in loco parentis rule questions the professionalism of nurses who have trained to the highest level to care for sick children in their own homes. The nurses see first-hand the negative impact this rule is having on families and the additional stress it is causing. Jack & Jill is urging the HSE to abolish this clause and for the responsible Ministers to respond to the motion on Disability Rights recently and unanimously passed in the Dail

Details: For parents who have children with complex medical need, the HSE policy of 'In Loco Parentis' compels parents to provide a 'competent adult' to be in the home. This policy applies even when a qualified nurse is there should the parents decide to leave the home. Jack & Jill are advocating that the im, ... Read more

Officials: Gerry Adams, Seán Barrett, Tom Barry, James Bannon, Richard Boyd Barrett, Tommy Broughan, John Browne, Richard Bruton, ... Read more

Methods: On the day of the special Dail debate on the motion on Disability Rights (Tuesday 27 March), Jack & Jill contacted each TD by email to ask for their support for the motion - Email, The Jack & Jill Nurse Managers wrote to Minister Simon Harris to request a meeting with him to discuss the issue of the 'in loco parentis' clause - Letter, The Jack & Jill Nurse Manager wrote to Minister Finian McGrath to request a meeting with him to discuss the issue of the 'in loco parentis' clause - Letter, ... Read more

Uplift

2018-05-21

Intent: We wanted TDs to champion strengthen the ratification of the UN Convention on the Rights of People With Disabilities

Details: UN Convention on the Rights of People With Disabilities

Officials: Gerry Adams, James Bannon, Seán Barrett, Tom Barry, Richard Boyd Barrett, Tommy Broughan, John Browne, Richard Bruton, ... Read more

Methods: Email

UCD Students' Union Company Limited by Guarantee

2018-05-16

Intent: The referendum would be called for a date early in May, which would allow a greater student turnout at the referendum.

Details: We requested that the referendum on the 8th Amendment be held early in May to allow as many students as possible to vote.

Officials: Gerry Adams, James Bannon, Seán Barrett, Tom Barry, Richard Boyd Barrett, Tommy Broughan, John Browne, Richard Bruton, ... Read more

EPIC Empowering People in Care

2018-05-16

Intent: awareness raising

Details: Care Day Feb 2016

Officials: Pat Breen, Eamon Scanlon, John Lahart, Michael Ring, Simon Coveney, Michael Noonan, Jim O'Callaghan, Frances Fitzgerald, ... Read more

Methods: Feb 16th was National Care DayEmail communication to raise awareness - Email, Phone calls at other Meetings etc - Informal communication, twitterfacebook awareness raising - Social Media, ... Read more

Womens Aid

2018-01-17

Intent: To highlight remaining gaps and recommenations

Details: Email to all TD with updated Domestic Violence Bill submission

Officials: Gerry Adams, James Bannon, Tom Barry, Tommy Broughan, Richard Bruton, Ray Butler, Catherine Byrne, Seán Barrett, ... Read more

Methods: Email

Environmental Pillar

2017-01-20

Intent: In this we assert that the protection of the natural environment should be at the core of all decision-making, as it is the primary source of both our wellbeing and our wealth. We propose the widening of the tax base to remove taxes on labour and instead tax environmental “Bads”. A number of proposals for taxes and levies are included. Similarly subsidies applied to enable environmental harm should be removed, whilst activities that protect the environment are supported. These proposals are f

Details: Putting the Environment at the Heart of the Economy- Environmental Pillar Submission for Budget 2017

Officials: Ivana Bacik, Paul Bradford, Colm Burke, Sean D. Barrett, Terry Brennan, Paddy Burke, Thomas Byrne, Eamonn Coghlan, ... Read more

Methods: Email

IMPACT trade union

2016-09-20

Intent: Build SENO capacity in the National Council for Special Education (NCSE)

Details: Highlighting work pressures faced by Special Education Needs Organisers (SENOs) doe to staffing shortages

Officials: Ivana Bacik, Sean D. Barrett, Paul Bradford, Terry Brennan, Colm Burke, Paddy Burke, Eamonn Coghlan, Paul Coghlan, ... Read more

Methods: Special briefing send to all Oireachtas members - http://impacttradeunion.newsweaver.com/senos/46uvy9000p214qdtdf9c9w?email=true&a=11&p=50535040 - Email

Environmental Pillar

2016-08-18

Intent: Election Candidates would pledge to support these objectives

Details: • truly sustainable jobs, • end environmental destruction, • support protection of the environment and • make Ireland future-proof.

Officials: Simon Coveney, Tom Hayes, Ann Phelan, Heather Humphreys, Joe McHugh, Aodhán Ó Ríordáin, Alex White, Joe McHugh, ... Read more

Methods: Email, Event in Buswells hotel to launch the Pledges Campaign - Meeting