Society of St. Vincent de Paul
2025-09-21
Intent: Better protection for people on social welfare
Details: Routine Bi Lateral with DSP
Officials
Methods
Meeting with DSP and C & V Pillar - Meeting
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Most Recent Title
Assistant Secretary
Most Recent Public Body
Department of Social Protection
First Seen
21 September 2018
Last Seen
21 September 2025
Observed Titles
Assistant Secretary
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Irish Cancer Society
2025-09-19
Current/Former DPOFAQ
Intent: To host a drop-in briefing for political representatives to discuss Irish Cancer Society Pre-Budget priorities. ::To request a meeting regarding the urgent need for additional investment in cancer services.::To engage elected representatives on the Pre-Budget asks of the Irish Cancer Society.
Details: Pre-Budget Submission priorities
Officials
Methods
Briefing event, 01.07.25 - Event / ReceptionEmails from Advocacy Volunteer network - Claire Kerrane, Martin Daly, Johnny Mythen; Malcolm Byrne, 13.07.25; James Browne; Naoise O'Cearuil, Aidan Farrelly, Reada Cronin, Joe Neville, James Lawless, 23.06.25; Brian Brennan, Malcolm Byrne, Fionntán Ó Súilleabháin; Robert O'Donoghue, Grace Boland, Louise O'Reilly, Lorraine Clifford Lee, 18.06.25 and 23.06.25; Aubrey McCarthy, Shonagh Ni Raghaillaigh, Mark Wall, Sean O'Fearghail, Martin Heydon - EmailLetter to Minister Jack Chambers, 16.07.25; Letter to Taoiseach Michéal Martin, 16.07.25 - Letter
Irish Foster Care Association
2025-09-19
Intent: Attended the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Social Protection to discuss our Pre Budget Submission 2026, and to answer questions from the Committee Members
Details: Pre-Budget Submission 2026
Officials
Methods
Attended the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Social Protection to discuss our Pre Budget Submission 2026, and to answer questions from the Committee Members - Lobby day
Irish Foster Care Association
2025-09-18
Intent: Requesting the B2C Allowance be made available for all foster carers, and not to means test them
Details: Communication to full Committee on Social Protection
Officials
Methods
Requesting the B2C Allowance be made available for all foster carers, and not to means test them - Letter
Intent: To influence decision-making for Budget 2025 including raising the Child Support Payment; Increased investment in Equal Start the early years funding model to tackle disadvantage; to provide funding for a new DEIS plus model in education and provide increased resources for Tusla’s overall budget to support its core child protection and welfare system.
Details: To lobby for the introduction of specific measures to tackle child poverty in Budget 2026
Officials
Methods
Letter
Intent: To discuss with the Department of Social Protection key issues of concern for the INOU including on-going changes to social welfare system; key policy and practice developments including means testing.
Details: In June, as part of the Community and Voluntary Pillar, the INOU attended a bilateral meeting with the Department of Social Protection. The agenda included Programme for Government; Child Poverty; and updates on a range of issues including key policies like Pathways to Work; Roadmap for Social Inclu, ...
Methods
Meeting
Society of St. Vincent de Paul
2025-09-01
Intent: To disseminate the findings of the MESL annual update report and the associated evidence-based policy recommendations in the Pre-Budget Submission
Details: Disseminate annual Minimum Essential Standard of Living report and associated pre-budget submission policy recommendations
Officials
Methods
Attended Social Inclusion Forum, 8th May, to contribute latest MESL findings to the discussion - Event / ReceptionEmail sent on 27th May to inform of upcoming publication of MESL 2025 report and invite to MESL seminar - EmailMESL seminar held on 17th June in Buswells Hotel, Dublin. Included presentation from MESL Research Team on the cost of a MESL in 2025, giving an overview of the: - change in cost of the minimum essentials required to live with dignity - cumulative impact of inflation since 2020 on minimum living costs and income adequacy - assessment of adequacy of social welfare supports - examination of the impact of services and in-work supports - outlining key policy recommendations for Budget 2026. - Event / Reception
Society of St. Vincent de Paul
2025-05-15
Intent: To oversee the implementation of the roadmap for social inclusion.
Details: Meetings Road map for Social Inclusion
Officials
Methods
Updates and reports on the implementation of the road map for social inclusion 20-25. - MeetingUpdates and reports on the implementation of the road map for social inclusion 20-25. - Virtual Meeting
The Community Platform
2025-01-21
Intent: Update and discussion on policy developments
Details: Community and Voluntary Pillar Bilateral Meeting with the Department of Social Protection
Officials
Methods
Represented the Community Platform as part of Community and Voluntary Pillar Bilateral meeting with the Department. - Virtual Meeting
Irish Postmasters' Union
2025-01-21
Intent: To secure the viability of the Post Office Network in Ireland
Details: Post Office Network
Methods
Met Green Party to seek their support for the PO Network - Virtual MeetingMet Minister Heather Humphries and officials to discuss the PO Network - MeetingPresentation to all Oireachtas Members in the AV room, Leinster House. - Meeting
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