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: Funding secured in budget 2027
Details: Organised AV room to launch MS Ireland's pre-budget submission 2027
Intent: To advocate on behalf of the Occupational Therapy profession for amendments to the Disability Act 2005 that protect and strengthen the rights of disabled people and ensure Assessments of Need remain comprehensive, professionally informed and focused on identifying supports required for full and meaningful participation in society
Details: AOTI submission to the Joint Oireachas Committee on Disability consultation on pre-legislative scrutiny of the General Scheme of the Disability (Amendment) Bill 2025.
Intent: Support the work of the All Party Group on Autism::The full implementation of the Joint Oireachtas Committee Report on Autism and programme for government commitments on Autism
Details: Attended regular meetings of the All Party Group on Autism
Intent: Understanding of and support for the work of AsIAm and our organisation's vision and purpose
Details: Held an event to launch the AsIAm Strategic Plan 2026-2030 and invited a range of public officials
Intent: To secure support for the recommendations of the Rehab Group's submission to Department of Social Protection on the cost of disability payment::To request the Committee to invite Rehab advocates to address a future meeting of the Committee on the Cost of Disability
Details: Submission to Cost of Disability Public Consultation and circulation to Members of the Disability Matters and Social Protection Committees
Intent: To raise awareness of the current policy landscape for HIV Prevention measures
Details: Sexual Health Policy in Ireland
Intent: To brief members of the Committee on the challenges facing people with disabilities in accessing independent living.::To highlight the policy changes required that would facilitate people with disabilities access independent living ::To highlight the policy changes required to support Section 39 organisations providing accommodation and residential services for people with disabilities.
Details: Appearance at the Disability Matters Committee Hearing by Grainne Fogarty and Jonna Goranson to discuss Independent living arrangements for people with disabilities. Follow-up meeting with some of the Committee members after the hearing.
Intent: We sought support from elected representatives for amendments to the Bill
Details: Child Care Bill 2025
Intent: To request amendments to the International Protection Bill 2026
Details: International Protection Bill 2026
Intent: To ensure AON reforms protect statutory rights, remain evidence-informed, and support timely access to services; to advocate for workforce planning, integration of children’s services, and consultation with psychologists and stakeholders; and to promote a person-centred, clinically sound, and rights-based approach in legislative and service reforms.
Details: Invited opening statement to the Joint Committee on Disability Matters, addressing reform of the Assessment of Need (AON) process and broader children’s services, including workforce, resourcing, and integration.
