Current memberships may indicate policy relevance. They do not prove why a lobbying contact was made, and may not match membership at the time of older returns.
Intent: Increased awareness and understanding, and action, relief or intervention at policy or legislative level in relation to rapid, large-scale increase in the radio levy, without warning; the need for action in legislation or in the context of the Budget, including accessible and ringfenced funding for the sector.
Details: Communicating the concern of IBI Members about the large-scale increase in the regulatory levy of radio broadcasters and seeking action on that issue as well as on the Independent Broadcasters of Ireland budget submission.
Emails and copies of our budget submission, or copies of news releases and statements for information. - EmailEmails to Members of the Oireachtas Committee on Arts, Media, Communications, Culture and Sport thanking them for their contributions to the Committee hearing and asking for their support in relation to potential legislative amendments to address the issue of the increase in the regulatory radio levy; emails to regulatory officials in relation to the levy increase. - EmailMeetings with public representatives or officials to explain our position and to ask questions about the levy and broadcasting policy or regulation matters and to communicate our position. - Meeting
Intent: the issues discussed were raised in the Dáil.
Details: We held an online meeting with Micheál Carrigy and Emer Currie Fine Gael TD on issues facing the childcare sector on May 26th and asked them to raise it in the Dáil
Requesting Committee members to allow sufficient time for review of Bill, engage with witnesses from the ILCN, IHPG, and IHREC, and seek policy reports, consultation reports and analyses on the bill - LetterRequesting that the Minister lay out background records related to human rights concerns around the Housing Bill. Requesting additional time for scrutiny of the bill and consultation with civil society. - Letter
Intent: Inform Oireachtas Members of the need for the establishment of a national brain injury case management service with 20 additional posts to reach every person with a brain injury, regardless of location.
Informed Oireachtas Members on the need for investment in, and the establishment of, a national specialist case manager service for people with an acquired brain injury. - Lobby dayInformed the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality and the Minister for Disability of our priorities for Budget 2027. - EmailSent the ABI Ireland Pre-Budget submisson to Members of the Oireachtas Disability Matters Committee - Email
Intent: To secure stronger policy recognition and practical involvement of architects in housing delivery, regeneration of vacancies and dereliction, and planning and procurement reform, thereby influencing how Ireland achieves its housing and infrastructure targets.
Details: To persuade legislators and policymakers to embed architectural expertise and design quality more explicitly within Ireland's housing, regeneration, planning and infrastructure policies, particularly those relating to vacancy and dereliction.
Sent on 6 May 2026 to Leinster House, Dublin 2. The RIAI requested an opportunity to meet Deputy Carrigy. No response was received. - LetterSent on 6 May 2026 to Micheal.Carrigy@oireachtas.ie.The RIAI requested an opportunity to meet with Deputy Carrigy. No response was received. - EmailThis meeting took place in person, at the RIAI Offices in Merrion Square on June 4 at 12 pm. Fionnuala May, Kathryn Meghen and Micheál Carrigy were all in attendance. - Meeting
Intent: Simplified and quicker Regeneration Process, address current maintenance problems in flats in a timely manner. For DCC to appoint a dedicated Director of Housing Regeneration with a properly funded section. For resources to be provided to expand the Community of Practice and have a joined up approach including tenants involved in the process. For the Government to implement the Council of Europe’s (COE) Committee of Social Rights recommendations to the Collective Complaint 2017.
Details: Attended and was part of a submission to the the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing in relation to Regeneration of Social Housing in the South City and the current conditions of units in flat complexes due for regeneration.
Intent: Immediate remedial works and improved maintenance at Oliver Bond HouseRegeneration that meets the housing needs of existing residentsProtect the number of social homes through additional developmentFund community and social infrastructure as an integral part of regenerationEstablish adequate dedicated capacity within DCC for regeneration
Details: To secure Government action and investment to improve current living conditions and accelerate the comprehensive regeneration of Oliver Bond House
Intent: To secure Government and political support for Budget 2027 investment in specialist FND services, including adult and paediatric multidisciplinary teams, regional service development, improved access to neuro-rehabilitation, and the establishment of a National Clinical Programme for FND.
Details: FND Ireland made written submissions to public representatives and policy stakeholders, including a Pre-Budget 2027 submission, advocating for investment in specialist multidisciplinary FND services, neuro-rehabilitation, and improved supports for people living with Functional Neurological Disorder., ...
