Lobbying Records (Page 1 of 9)
DOCHAS - THE IRISH ASSOCIATION OF NON- GOVERNMENTAL DEVELOPMENT ORGANISATIONS
2025-01-20
Intent: Input of Dóchas policies into political party general election manifestos, the programme for government and general support among general election candidates
Details: Sending of Dóchas Election Manifesto, requests to distribute amon political party members and inclusion of policies in party manifestos and the programme for government
Officials: Jack Chambers, Neale Richmond, Ivana Bacik, Ged Nash, Deirdre Gillane, Simon Harris, Micheál Martin, Barry Heneghan, ...
Methods: Follow-up emails seeking support for Dóchas manifesto were sent to Ivana Bacik, Jack Chambers, Ged Nash, Neale Richmond, and DPO Deirdre Gillane. - Email, Emails requesting support in programme for government Simon Harris, Micheal Martin, Barry Heneghan, Michael Gaffey, Helen McEntee, Barry Andrews, Jack Chambers, Sean Fleming, Colm Brophy, Barry Ward, Ivana Bacik - Email
DOCHAS - THE IRISH ASSOCIATION OF NON- GOVERNMENTAL DEVELOPMENT ORGANISATIONS
2025-01-20
Intent: Greater awareness and political actions to alleviate humanitarian crisis in Sudan and neighbouring countries
Details: Awareness-raising event on Sudan crisis and follow-up emails
Officials: Michael Gaffey
Methods: All TDs, Senators, MEPs and some DFA officials invited, follow-up letters to Deputies Micheal Martin, Harris, Varadkar. - Event / Reception
Trócaire
2025-01-20
Intent: Irish government increases ODA and publishes roadmap to reach 0.7% GNI in ODA by 2030 and responds to humanitarian emergencies
Details: Situation in Sudan and responding to humanitarian emergencies
Officials: Brendan Howlin, Simon Harris, Micheál Martin, Michael Gaffey, Seán Fleming, Charles Flanagan, Tom Clonan, Leo Varadkar, ...
Methods: Request to Deputy Howlin to ask PQ of Minister for Foreign Affairs RE Sudan - Email, Letter to Simon Harris on Irish Emergency Alliance (with other civil society organisations). - Letter, Meeting with Tánaiste and Michael Gaffey on the Irish Emergency Alliance. - Meeting, ...
Sightsavers Ireland
2025-01-16
Intent: Retention or increased ODA funding, increased funding for disability inclusive development
Details: Retention of ODA funding, increase for funding for disability inclusive development
Officials: Anne Rabbitte, Seán Fleming, Jack Chambers, Micheál Martin, Michael Gaffey, Fergal Mythen, Simon Harris, Aidan Fitzpatrick
Methods: Meeting at Fitzpatrick Castle Hotel, Dalkey on 13/09/24 - Meeting, Meeting at UN Headquarters, NY, on 21/09/24 - Meeting, Meeting at UN Headquarters, NY on 22/09/24 - Meeting, ...
Concern Worldwide
2025-01-01
Intent: Ireland's sustained political engagement to increase humanitarian aid and encourage peace negotiations. Ireland to raise the situation in Sudan at the UN General Assembly, and call on donors to address the funding gap, the humanitarian and protection crisis in the country.
Details: Humanitarian Situation in Sudan
Officials: Simon Harris, Seán Fleming, Micheál Martin, Michael Gaffey, Fergal Mythen
Methods: Letter to Taoiseach Simon Harris - Letter, Follow up meeting with Minister Sean Fleming - Meeting, Meeting with Ambassador Feargal Mythen's office - Ireland's Permanent Representative to the UN. - Meeting
DOCHAS - THE IRISH ASSOCIATION OF NON- GOVERNMENTAL DEVELOPMENT ORGANISATIONS
2024-09-20
Intent: Support for provisions of Dóchas Pre-Budget Submission in government and Oireachtas
Details: Launch and submission of Dóchas Pre-Budget Submission and follow-up advocacy
Officials: Michael Gaffey, Micheál Martin, Paschal Donohoe, Michael McGrath, Ged Nash, Rose Conway-Walsh, Bernard Durkan, Steven Matthews, ...
Methods: Pre-budget submission launch in Buswell's Hotel and separate briefing for TDs and Senators in Oireachtas Audiovisual Room - Meeting, Subsequent emails regarding pre-budget submission requesting support, Oireachtas committee meetings and questions to government - Email, Submission of pre-Budget Submission to departments of Finance and Public Expenditure and Reform, ministers and TDs by letter and email - Letter
DOCHAS - THE IRISH ASSOCIATION OF NON- GOVERNMENTAL DEVELOPMENT ORGANISATIONS
2024-05-20
Intent: To discuss Dóchas and its members' 50 years of work and provide information the specific themes of sustainable development, climate policy and humanitarian policy.
Details: Invitations to Dóchas 50th Anniversary Conference
Officials: Michael Gaffey
Methods: Invitations to Dóchas 50th Anniversary Conference - Email
DOCHAS - THE IRISH ASSOCIATION OF NON- GOVERNMENTAL DEVELOPMENT ORGANISATIONS
2024-05-20
Intent: To convey Irish civil society's concerns about the humanitarian situation and violence in Gaza and Israel and to urge the Taoiseach to call for a ceasefire.
Details: Taoiseach's St Patrick's Day Meeting with President Biden
Officials: Leo Varadkar, Micheál Martin, Seán Fleming, Michael Gaffey
Methods: Letter to the Taoiseach on 14th March, 2024, conveying Irish civil society's concerns and suggested policies to secure a ceasefire. - Letter
DOCHAS - THE IRISH ASSOCIATION OF NON- GOVERNMENTAL DEVELOPMENT ORGANISATIONS
2024-05-20
Intent: To seek political support from Ireland and give the minister information from civil society on the humanitarian situation and hunger in those countries, and the need for sustainable food systems.
Details: Minister's Visit to Ethiopia, Kenya and South Sudan.
Officials: Charlie McConalogue, Brendan Gleeson, Michael Gaffey
Methods: Letter to Minister McConalogue and advisors. These included DPO Amii McKeever whose name could not be loaded under Point 5 below. - Letter
DOCHAS - THE IRISH ASSOCIATION OF NON- GOVERNMENTAL DEVELOPMENT ORGANISATIONS
2024-05-20
Intent: For Ireland, at the European Union levels, to reject any redeployment of Global Europe: Neighbourhood, Development and International Cooperation Instrument (NDICI), make sure any cuts do not affect those furthest behind, and reiterate the EU's commitment to comply with the NDICI regulation.
Details: Convey civil society concerns regarding the current MFF negotiations within the EU concerning the budget dedicated to international solidarity and the fight against global poverty and hunger
Officials: Michael McGrath, Micheál Martin, Peter Burke, Michael Gaffey
Methods: Letter written to Tánaiste Martin re. Implementing the agreement on the MFF revision and the cuts in the Global Europe instrument on 7th March 2024 - Letter, Email exchanges on same subject with DFA. - Email