Lobbying Records (Page 1 of 18)
INTO - Irish National Teachers' Organisation
2025-03-27
Intent: Review of the EPSEN ActEstablishing new special classes and special schoolsAdditional SEN coordinators in primary schoolsEnhance in-school counselling, pyschological and therapeutic supportsImplement the SNA Workforce Development PlanSupport professional learning for teachers in inclusive education
Details: Support for INTO Educational Policy and to discuss a wide range of issues pertinent to primary and special education
Officials: Michael Moynihan, Noel Byrne
Methods: One meeting in Leinster House on Tuesday 25 March 2025, Angela Corcoran, Principal Officer SNA Workforce Development Unit was also in attendance. - Meeting
Autism Spectrum Information, Advice and Meeting Point Ltd, Trading as AsIAm
2025-01-21
Intent: Successfull roll-out of One-Stop-Shop Programme
Details: Engaged with Minister's office on the roll-out of One Stop Shop Programme
Officials: Noel Byrne
Methods: Phone call, Informal communication
Autism Spectrum Information, Advice and Meeting Point Ltd, Trading as AsIAm
2025-01-21
Intent: Understanding of the policy concerns of the Autism community and support for the work of AsIAm
Details: Invited and hosted designated public officials at AsIAm National Autism Conference
Officials: John Kearney, Martina Mannion, Noel Byrne, Colm Ó Conaill, Micheál Carrigy, Pauline Tully, Aideen Hartney
Methods: Event / Reception, Issued email invites and associated information - Email
Autism Spectrum Information, Advice and Meeting Point Ltd, Trading as AsIAm
2025-01-21
Intent: Support for and awareness of the work of AsIAm and the barriers facing Ireland's Autism community
Details: Met with Minister Rabbitte to discuss the work of AsIAm and autism policy in Ireland
Officials: Noel Byrne, Anne Rabbitte
Methods: Met with Minister in Leinster House - Meeting, Arranged meeting through Special Advisor - Informal communication
Autism Spectrum Information, Advice and Meeting Point Ltd, Trading as AsIAm
2025-01-21
Intent: Maintenance of existing funding for AsIAm programmes and funding to expand our supports across the country
Details: Engaged with Minister Rabbitte's office on ambitions to maintain and expand AsIAm services in 2025
Officials: Anne Rabbitte, Noel Byrne
Methods: Discussed our 2025 budget ambitions with Minister - Meeting, Corresponded with Minister's Special Advisor - Email, Spoke to Minister's Special Advisor - Phone call, ...
Autism Spectrum Information, Advice and Meeting Point Ltd, Trading as AsIAm
2025-01-21
Intent: Financial and non-financial support for the 14th Autism Europe Congress being hosted in Dublin in September 2025
Details: Engaged with Departmental officials on support for the 14th Autism Europe Congress
Officials: Colm Ó Conaill, Noel Byrne
Methods: Arranged to meet with Assistant Secretary and Principal Officer - Email, Met with Assistant Secretary and Principal Officer - Virtual Meeting, Engaged with Minister's Special Advisor - Phone call
Autism Spectrum Information, Advice and Meeting Point Ltd, Trading as AsIAm
2025-01-21
Intent: Successful launch of the programme::Funding for 2nd year of the programme
Details: Engaged with Minister Rabbitte's office on the roll-out of the AAC Support Programme
Officials: Anne Rabbitte, Noel Byrne
Methods: 1 photo shoot to launch the roll-out of the programme - Event / Reception, Engagement with Minister's office - Phone call, Engagement with Minister's office - Informal communication, ...
National Federation of Voluntary Service Providers Supporting People with Intellectual Disability
2025-01-21
Intent: Sufficient resourcing for disability in Budget 2025
Details: Calling for sufficient resourcing for disability in Budget 2025
Officials: Paschal Donohoe, Simon Harris, Jack Chambers, Pauline Tully, Mary Lou McDonald, Pearse Doherty, David Cullinane, Noel Byrne, ...
Methods: 01/10/24: NFVSP posted on X highlighting the need for the required investment in the disability action plan in Budget 2025. Tagged - Minister Paschal Donohoe, Taoiseach Simon Harris, Minister Jack Chambers27/09/24: NFVSP posted on X highlighting the need for the required investment in the disability action plan in Budget 2025. Tagged - Pauline Tully, Mary Lou McDonald, Pearse Doherty, David Cullinane - Social Media, 28/09/24: Texts exchanged between Alison Harnett (NFVSP CEO) and special advisor Noel Byrne regarding the allocation for disability in Budget 2025. - Informal communication, 07/10/24: Phone call between Alison Harnett (NFVSP CEO) and Colm O'Conaill (Assistant Sec Gen) regarding the allocation for disability in Budget 2025. - Phone call, ...
National Federation of Voluntary Service Providers Supporting People with Intellectual Disability
2025-01-21
Intent: Action on Housing for people with intellectual disabilities
Details: Calling for action on housing for people with intellectual disabilities and autism
Officials: Noel Byrne, Anne Rabbitte
Methods: 06/09/24: Email sent by Helena Connors (NFVSP Policy and Research Officer) to special advisor Noel Byrne sharing the contact information for one of our members organisations that is developing specialist services in line with the repurposing of campus settings. - Email, 10/09/24: Email sent by Alison Harnett (NFVSP CEO) to Minister Anne Rabbitte and Special Advisor Noel Byrne to share NFVSP Data on Unfunded Services and Supports and actions required on the same. - Email
Sensational Kids CLG
2025-01-20
Intent: Funding support for therapy services delivered by Sensational Kids ::Service Level Agreement to be put in place in response to therapy proposal to HSE
Details: Seeking Funding for Therapy Services delivered by Sensational Kids
Officials: Bernard Durkan, Réada Cronin, Catherine Murphy, Cathal Berry, Martin Heydon, Patricia Ryan, Seán Ó Fearghaíl, Fiona O'Loughlin, ...
Methods: Seeking funding for therapy services delivered by Sensational Kids - Email, Seeking Service Level Agreement to be put in place for the proposal for Sensational Kids to deliver therapy services for children on public waiting lists - Meeting, Following up on any progress - Phone call