Lobbying Records (Page 1 of 2)
Diabetes Ireland
2019-09-20
Intent: Better management of diabetes by people living with the condition in each specific area, more resources for diabetes services and access to new Flash Glucose Monitoring for all people with Type 1 diabetes.
Details: Improved quality of life for individuals living with diabetes & access to new technology for people with Type 1 diabetes. Update on tender for diabetes unit in Sligo University Hospital and extra staffing for diabetes service in Sligo University Hospital, Limerick University Hospital, Letterkenny Ho, ...
Officials: Simon Harris, Róisín Shorthall, Mary Butler, Pat the Cope Gallagher, Joe McHugh, Pearse Doherty, Thomas Pringle, Charlie McConalogue, ...
Methods: Letter to Minister for Health, Head of HSE and party health spokespersons regarding the removal of the age restriction on access to Flash Glucose Monitoring technology enabling all people with Type 1 diabetes to access the technology based on clinical need. - Letter, Letter to Minister for Health, Head of HSE regarding the removal of the age restriction on access to Flash Glucose Monitoring technology enabling all people with Type 1 diabetes to access the technology based on clinical need. - Email, Seeking 2016 - 2018 data on the number of diabetes related lower limb amputations and in-patient footcare ulceration data. - Email, ...
Irish Wildbird Conservancy
2019-09-20
Intent: Future representatives would press for action to address Ireland's biodiversity and climate emergencies.
Details: Communicating BirdWatch Ireland goals for nature to local and European election candidates
Officials: Grace O'Sullivan, Mick Wallace, Clare Daly, Luke 'Ming' Flanagan, Ciarán Cuffe, Seán Kelly, Mairead McGuinness, Matt Carthy, ...
Methods: Email, Social Media, Pressed European election candidates at election hustings about their goals for biodiversity and ours, demanding significantly increased ambition. - Informal communication
Inclusion Ireland
2019-09-20
Intent: Elected representatives will take action on disability issues if elected
Details: Local elections manifesto sent
Officials: Martin Baker, Declan Bree, Marie Casserly, Michael Clarke, Margaret Gormley, Thomas Healy, Hubert Keaney, Seamus Kilgannon, ...
Methods: Submission
Inclusion Ireland
2019-05-21
Intent: Plan will support rights and equality for people with disabilities
Details: Submission to Sligo Co Co Disability Plan
Officials: Martin Baker, Declan Bree, Marie Casserly, Michael Clarke, Margaret Gormley, Thomas Healy, Hubert Keaney, Seamus Kilgannon, ...
Methods: Submission
Aurivo Co-operative Society Limited
2018-09-21
Intent: Review (lifting) of SLR status of land
Details: lobbbying in relation to the ongoing drafting of the Sligo and Environs LAP
Officials: Martin Baker, Marie Casserly, Michael Clarke, Margaret Gormley, Thomas Healy, Hubert Keaney, Seamus Kilgannon, Jerry Lundy, ...
Methods: Letter to some DPO of Sligo County Council in relation to SLR status of land in the Hazelwood Area (land with current planning permission) - Letter, Meeting in relation to above letter with one DPO - Meeting
SSE plc
2017-09-21
Intent: Welcomed the policy proposal to facilitate the roll-out of charging infrastructure for electric vehicles; outlined the need for a separate, stronger policy statement in relation to renewable energy aligned with national policy for decarbonisation; and outlined the need to consider how to maximise efficiencies from existing renewable and associated infrastructure through repowering and co-location.::SSE’s response also highlighted how the development of renewable energy is not only supportive of achieving our domestic and international climate targets but also represents an opportunity for economic, social and environmental benefits for the regions in which it is developed.
Details: SSE responded to the Draft Sligo County Council Development Plan 2017-2023 setting out its positions on a number of elements of the draft plan
Officials: Martin Baker, Declan Bree, Marie Casserly, Michael Clarke, Margaret Gormley, Thomas Healy, Hubert Keaney, Seamus Kilgannon, ...
Methods: Consultation Response - Submission
Irish Wildbird Conservancy
2017-05-21
Intent: To propose the scrapping Section 8 of this bill which would allow hedgecutting in August & burning in March will negatively impact breeding birds and other biodiversity. Comms also included detail on the impacts of burning on birds and other wildlife.
Details: Heritage Bill
Officials: Lynn Ruane, Alice-Mary Higgins, Grace O'Sullivan, Kevin Humphreys, Fintan Warfield, Paul Daly, Ivana Bacik, Paul Bradford, ...
Methods: Email, Letter, Social Media, ...
Uplift
2017-05-20
Intent: Inform the Sligo County Council about an active petition regarding fracking
Details: Shared petition regarding fracking with Sligo County Council
Officials: Martin Baker, Declan Bree, Marie Casserly, Michael Clarke, Margaret Gormley, Thomas Healy, Hubert Keaney, Seamus Kilgannon, ...
Methods: Notified the Sligo County Council about an active petition relating to fracking. - Email
Disability Federation of Ireland
Current/Former DPOWhat is lobbying? (FAQ)2017-05-19
Intent: To maximise compliance with the UN CRPD.
Details: Submitted proposed amendments to the Disability (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2016, the UN CRPD 'Triple lock' and the lived experience of people with disabilities in Ireland.
Officials: Aengus Ó Snodaigh, Alan Farrell, Alan Kelly, Andrew Doyle, Barry Cowen, Bernard Durkan, Billy Kelleher, Brendan Griffin, ...
Irish Cancer Society
2017-05-19
Intent: A reduction in parking charges for cancer patients undergoing treatment at public hospitals
Details: Car parking charges for cancer patients
Officials: Kenneth Flood, Anne Ahern, Fergal Browne, John Cassin, Jim Deane, Michael Doran, Denis Foley, Andy Gladney, ...
Methods: 2 Phone calls with Cllr Nial Ring between 7 March and 30 April.2 phone calls with Cllr Marie Casserly between 8 March and 16 April. - Phone call, 90 e-mails responding to messages of support from Councillors. - Email