Lobbying Records (Page 1 of 169)
Macra na Feirme
2025-01-21
Intent: Set out priority initiatives for Rural Youth to political parties and members of the Oireachtas::Key asks include: farmer mental heath initiatives, housing proposals and farm succession initiative's.
Details: Macra's General Election Manifesto
Officials: Aengus Ó Snodaigh, Aindrias Moynihan, Aisling Dempsey, Alan Dillon, Alan Farrell, Alan Kelly, Albert Dolan, Ann Graves, ...
Methods: Email Manifesto to Oireachtas members - Email, Posts on social media with Manifesto priorities Press release to Oireachtas members - Social Media
Rehab Group
Current/Former DPOWhat is lobbying? (FAQ)2025-01-21
Intent: Commitments from candidates and parties that Disability matters will be prioritised in the next Programme for Government
Details: Rehab's Election Manifesto sent to Political Parties and Candidates in upcoming General Election and participation in NDSA Election Hustings
Officials: Ciaran Cannon, Colm Brophy, Ged Nash, Michael Healy-Rae, Patricia Ryan, Pearse Doherty, Richard Boyd Barrett, Rose Conway-Walsh, ...
Methods: Hard copy of our Manifesto was sent by letter/email to relevant spokespersons and Ministers - Letter, The NDSA held three election hustings in Galway 14 November Limerick 19 November Dublin Candidates attended election hustings organised by NDSA. Service users and staff from Rehab were in attendance and raised issues of concern to them. - Event / Reception
Rehab Group
Current/Former DPOWhat is lobbying? (FAQ)2025-01-21
Intent: Support for Rehab's priorities in our Pre-Budget Submission to address: Cost of DisabilityHousing and Independent Living Health and Mental Health Transport Employment activation Training and Education Assistive Technology Social care Funding and Reform of Disability Services
Details: Rehab's Pre Budget Submission
Officials: Aengus Ó Snodaigh, Aindrias Moynihan, Alan Dillon, Alan Farrell, Alan Kelly, Anne Rabbitte, Bernard Durkan, Brendan Griffin, ...
Methods: Briefing for members of Oireachtas in AV Room on Wednesday, 18 September, hosted by Michael Moynihan TD, Chairperson of Disability Matters Committee - Lobby day, Email to relevant Ministers requesting their support for specific measures outlined in our Pre-Budget Submission - Email, Following the briefing in AV Room, Leinster House, we held a meeting with Lord Mayor of Dublin, Jame Geoghegan, in the Mansion House to present our Pre-Budget Submission and request his support. Meeting also included broad discussion on disability and accessibility matters. - Event / Reception
National Infertility Support and Information Group
Current/Former DPOWhat is lobbying? (FAQ)2025-01-21
Intent: To highlight Ireland’s increased ranking in Fertility Europe’s policy survey.It was recently announced that Ireland has been ranked 12th out of 49 countries, a significant increase since 2021 when we were ranked 40th::NISIG also asked for support during European Fertility to:• Ensure AHR legislation is brought into effect as quickly as possible::That funding for publicly fertility treatment in Ireland is increased::The prioritisation of setting up of the new regulator in the area of Assisted Human Reproduction::A widening and more inclusive criteria for publicly funded IVF to include donor conception::Provision of education and awareness around fertility issues, and in particular in workplaces
Details: As part of European Fertility week 2024, NISIG wanted to highlight Ireland’s improvement in its ranking in Fertility Europe’s policy survey. We want to see Ireland increase its standing and strengthen supports regarding policy related to fertility treatment, including commencement of the health (Ass, ...
Officials: Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire, Holly Cairns, Michael Collins, Christopher O'Sullivan, James Browne, Verona Murphy, Johnny Mythen, Robert Troy, ...
Methods: NISIG wrote to Ministers, TD's, Senators and MEP's for European Fertility, highlighting Ireland's improvement in ranking in Fertility Europe’s policy survey, from 40th in 2021 to current ranking of 12th out of 48 countries. Asked for support to ensure AHR legislation brought into effect as quickly as possible, increase funding & broaden eligibility for public funded fertility treatment, prioritise establishment of the regulatory authority, raise awareness & education around fertility issues. - Letter
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA
2025-01-21
Intent: To highlight that a River Basin Management Plan for Ireland published this week shows the amount of work that is ongoing nationally and at farm level within the agricultural sector to improve water quality.::To highlight that the breadth of new measures and actions that have been implemented in the last number of years by farmers and the wider industry to improve water quality is significant.::To highlight that the plan clearly sets out the range of new measures that have been introduced under the 5th Nitrates Action Plan and the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) Strategic Plan, as well as the targeted programmes such as the Agricultural Sustainability Support and Advisory Programme (ASSAP) or the Water European Innovation Partnership Scheme (EIP) that work directly with farmers reduce nutrient losses and support action.::To highlight that the Water Action Plan shows the drive of farmers and the wider industry to deliver improvements in water quality. The recently launched Better Farmin
Details: Water Action Plan
Officials: Aodhan O'Riordain, Barry Andrews, Barry Cowen, Billy Kelleher, Ciaran Mullooly, Cynthia Ní Mhurchú, Kathleen Funchion, Luke Ming Flanagan, ...
Methods: Email, Informal communication
National Spiritual Assembly of the Bahá'ís of Ireland
2025-01-21
Intent: Signatures on a statement of support for Baha'i women in Iran
Details: We emailed the 220 public representatives - TDs and Senators - to ask them to sign a statement - 'Join UN Rapporteurs to help protect Baha'i Women in Iran.'
Officials: Aengus Ó Snodaigh, Aindrias Moynihan, Aisling Dempsey, Alan Dillon, Alan Farrell, Alan Kelly, Albert Dolan, Ann Graves, ...
Methods: We emailed the 220 public representatives - TDs and Senators - to ask them to sign a statement - 'Join UN Rapporteurs to help protect Baha'i Women in Iran.' - Email
Sensational Kids CLG
2025-01-20
Intent: Support regarding the decision by the Department of Justice to halt investor approvals for the already approved funding for construction of the National Child Development Centre ::Seeking Funding support for therapy services delivered by Sensational Kids
Details: Funding for National Child Development Centre
Officials: Mark Wall, Ivana Bacik, Vincent P Martin, Holly Cairns, Christopher O'Sullivan, Micheál Martin, Dara Calleary, Rose Conway-Walsh, ...
Methods: Email to seek support for investor approvals to be released by the dept of justice to allow construction to continue on the National Child Development Centre - Email, Meeting to seek support for investor approvals to be released by the dept of justice to allow construction to continue on the National Child Development Centre - Meeting, Social Media calling on government to release promised funding - Social Media
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA
2025-01-18
Intent: To highlight that the nitrates derogation is of huge importance to the Irish agri-food sector and the wider economy. The derogation allows grassland farmers to maximise the advantages of our grass-based system while somewhat balancing the significant economic disadvantages they encounter compared to European Union (EU) counterparts.::To highlight that the uncertainty around the future of the nitrates derogation is doing little to improve water quality but is causing havoc for Irish farmers who are in the dark as to what parameters they will be farming within from 2026.::To emphasise that the following is needed as a sector -::Fair analysis of the impact of agriculture on water quality::The sector fully accepts that agriculture has an influence on water quality. However, it is not the only pressure. Failings in other sectors, such as urban wastewater, cannot be allowed jeopardise Ireland's ability to retain a nitrates derogation. It is imperative that the impact of non-agricultural sour
Details: Retaining Ireland's Nitrates Derogation - Common Objectives
Officials: Alan Tobin, Anne Rabbitte, Aodhan O'Riordain, Barry Andrews, Barry Cowen, Bernard Durkan, Billy Kelleher, Brian Leddin, ...
Methods: Email, Social Media, Informal communication, ...
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA
2025-01-18
Intent: To highlight how the proposed increases in the non-domestic water tariffs will disproportionately impact the most vulnerable of farm families, extensive farmers on fragmented holdings with multiple water connections.::To highlight that the latest Teagasc Farm Survey , which was published on the 23rd July, shows that farm incomes have declined further in 2023, with the average farm income now less than €20,000, a drop of 20% from 2022. While the average income of drystock farmers (those most impacted by the increased tariffs) was on average €7,500 with suckler farmer incomes now the lowest on record.::To highlight that the reduction in farm incomes means that only 28% of farms in 2023 are viable, a sharp decline from 2022 when 43% of farms were viable. The financial viability is even more stark for extensive farming systems with only 11% of cattle rearing farms viable.::To emphasise that one of the guiding principles of the tariff framework is that tariffs should be equitable and not un
Details: Non-Domestic Water Tariff
Officials: Aodhan O'Riordain, Barry Andrews, Bernard Durkan, Billy Kelleher, Brian Cowen, Brian Leddin, Ciaran Mullooly, Claire Kerrane, ...
Methods: Letter, Email, Informal communication
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA
2025-01-18
Intent: To call on the Minister for Agriculture, Food, and the Marine to provide more training events for farmers in the Suckler Carbon Efficiency Programme (SCEP).::To highlight that there have only been five dates announced and as the training requirement of the scheme must be completed by 15th November more training events are required.::To highlight suckler farmers' concerns regarding the locations and times of the training events. The Minister must be cognisant of the areas where the greatest needs are and all farmers must be provided with a number of options within close proximity to their location.
Details: Suckler Carbon Efficiency Programme (SCEP)
Officials: Aodhan O'Riordain, Barry Andrews, Barry Cowen, Billy Kelleher, Brian Leddin, Ciaran Mullooly, Cynthia Ní Mhurchú, Denis O'Donovan, ...
Methods: Email, Informal communication