Lobbying Records (Page 1 of 6)
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
2024-09-20
Intent: Support for and awareness of the work of AsIAm::Improved understanding of the barriers experienced by Autistic people in Irish society and best practise policy solutions
Details: Invited a range of senior officials to the AsIAm National Autism Conference (5th October 2024)
Officials: Colm Ó Conaill, John Kearney, Martina Mannion, Pauline Tully, Micheál Carrigy
Methods: Invited officials via email - Email
CPSMA
2024-07-09
Intent: secure an adequate increase in capitation to fund schools in the next budget
Details: Highlight the need to increase the capitation grant
Officials: Aine Doyle, Bernie McNally, Cliodhana ONeill, Martina Mannion, Norma Foley
Methods: To relevant officials in the DE - Phone call, To relevant officials in the DE and Advisors - Email, Prebudget submission to DE - Submission, ...
Autism Spectrum Information, Advice and Meeting Point Ltd, Trading as AsIAm
2024-05-21
Intent: Securing a paused on the implementation of changes to the Special Education Teaching (SET) Allocation Ensuring a budgeted, independent review and appeals mechanism was in place Ensuring Autistic young people could access the SET allocation they require
Details: SET Allocations
Officials: Emer Currie, Mary Seery Kearney, Sorca Clarke, Aodhán Ó Ríordáin, Gary Gannon, John Kearney, Norma Foley, Josepha Madigan, ...
Methods: Wrote to Dept to express concerns about the announcement and to request a meeting - Letter, Wrote to Department to request a pause to decision - Letter, Met with Minister Madigan and Phillip O'Callaghan - Meeting, ...
Autism Spectrum Information, Advice and Meeting Point Ltd, Trading as AsIAm
2024-05-21
Intent: Securing rights-based, robust and child-centered regulation of seclusion and restraints including guidelines, training and legislation as required
Details: Seclusion and Restraint
Officials: John Kearney, Josepha Madigan, Norma Foley, Martina Mannion, Gary Gannon
Methods: Held an AV room briefing on the issue of seclusion and restraint This event was hosted by Gary Gannon TD, all members of the Oireachtas were invited. - Event / Reception, Wrote to Minister Madigan and Foley to express concern - Letter, Met with Minister Madigan and Foley to express concern - Meeting, ...
Autism Spectrum Information, Advice and Meeting Point Ltd, Trading as AsIAm
2024-05-21
Intent: Updates to TESS Guidelines on School Codes of Behaviour to ensure that policies do not discriminate against Autistic people Ending the practice of suspension/expulsion based on support needs
Details: Codes of Behaviour
Officials: Josepha Madigan, Martina Mannion, Norma Foley, John Kearney
Methods: Discussed with John Kearney - Phone call, Met with John Kearney - Meeting, Discussed with John Kearney - Informal communication, ...
Autism Spectrum Information, Advice and Meeting Point Ltd, Trading as AsIAm
2024-05-21
Intent: Access to AON in line with the Disability Act, 2005
Details: Assessment of Need
Officials: Martina Mannion, Norma Foley, Noel Byrne, John Kearney
Methods: Engaged with John Kearney on a verdict of the High Court on AON - Informal communication, Engaged with John Kearney on a verdict of the High Court on AON - Phone call, Raised issue at a meeting with John Kearney and Martina Mannion - Meeting, ...
Autism Spectrum Information, Advice and Meeting Point Ltd, Trading as AsIAm
2024-05-21
Intent: Ensuring Department of Education follows through on its obligations under the UNCRPD
Details: Consultation with Disabled People - UNCRPD Obligations
Officials: Martina Mannion, John Kearney, Norma Foley, Josepha Madigan
Methods: Wrote to Minister Madigan on the lack of engagement we had had despite a number of meeting requests - Letter, Wrote to Martina Mannion and Frank O’Hanlon on issue - Email, Raised issue with Martina Mannion and John Kearney at meeting in Athlone - Meeting, ...
Autism Spectrum Information, Advice and Meeting Point Ltd, Trading as AsIAm
2024-05-21
Intent: Ensuring every Autistic child has access to an appropriate school place in their local community
Details: Access to suitable school places
Officials: John Kearney, Martina Mannion, Norma Foley, Josepha Madigan
Methods: Raised issue with meeting with Minister Naughton - Meeting, Raised issue at meeting with Minister Foley and Martina Mannion and the meeting with Minister Madigan - Meeting, Met with John Kearney on issue - Meeting, ...
Family Carers Ireland
2024-05-21
Intent: Encourage support for a Yes Yes vote in the upcoming referendum on Family & Care::To get commitment on a number of policy actions ahead of the referendum::to communicate to the public what the referendum was about and what it would mean for family carers.
Details: Referendum on Care
Officials: Ger Keohane, Tony Fitzgerald, Mick Nugent, John Sheehan, Brian McCarthy, Damian Boylan, Thomas Gould, Colm Burke, ...
Methods: To all DPO's outlined below in the Cork Region- (by Peter Cox) - Email, Michael & Danny Healy Rae by Marie Fitzgerald - Phone call, Brendan Griffin & Pa Daly by Marie Fitzgerald - Letter, ...