Lobbying Records (Page 1 of 6)
Nasc Ireland
2020-09-21
Intent: Implementation of the Working Group on Direct Provision and the protection Process Report
Details: Implementation of the Working Group on Direct Provision and the protection Process Report
Officials: David Stanton, Frances Fitzgerald, Michael Kirrane, Carol Baxter, Noel Waters, Eugene Banks, Brian Merriman
Methods: Meeting with Minister of State David Stanton, Meeting with Minmister Francis Fitzgerals and officials from the Department of Justice and Equality - Nasc, UNHCR reps and other NGOs - Meeting
Law Society of Ireland
2019-09-20
Intent: The Society would like to see changes to the processes of investigations and prosecutions of sexual offences, including:::Specialised training for members of An Garda Síochána, the judiciary and legal professionals dealing with sexual offences developed and introduced::Practical supports for victims through the reporting, investigation and trial processes developed.::Additional free legal supports to sexual offence witnesses/complainants provided before and during the court process where necessary and appropriate::The introduction of measures to protect vulnerable witnesses including prerecorded/video-link evidence, early depositions and prohibiting personal cross-examination of sexual offence witnesses/complainants by accused persons::Reduced delays in sexual offence trials with case management systems, adequate resources and specialised courts::Restriction public attendance at sexual offence trials in the lower courts and ensure accurate reporting by media and on social media
Details: Submission on Review of the Investigation and Prosecution of Sexual Offences
Officials: Charles Flanagan, Oonagh McPhillips, Noel Waters
Methods: To keep up to date with all of the Law Society's submissions, see: www.lawsociety.ie/submissions - Submission
Youth Advocate Programmes Ireland CLG
2019-05-14
Intent: Increased awareness among key decision-makers in the areas of TUSLA Child & Family Services, Education, HSE Disability, Irish Youth Justice and Mental Health about the work that YAP Ireland does and the strong outcomes that we achieve with young people and families
Details: The Launch and dissemination of the YAP Ireland Annual Report 2018 to Stakeholders and decision makers in the area of TUSLA Child & Family Services, Education, HSE Disability, Irish Youth Justice and Mental Health
Officials: Joan Freeman, Bernie McNally, Dalton Tattan, Elizabeth Canavan, Fergal Goodman, Fergal Lynch, Jim Breslin, Michelle Shannon, ...
Methods: Invitations were issued to stakeholders to invite them to the launch ofthe 2018 Annual Report in February 2019. - Email, The Annual Report was launched at an event in our office on20th February 2019 - Event / Reception, Detailed information about YAP Ireland's outcomes were distributedto stakeholders - through the distribution of our National Cohorts andOutcomes report. - Email, ...
Youth Advocate Programmes Ireland CLG
2018-09-14
Intent: Increased awareness among key decisionmakers in the areas of TUSLA Child & Family Services, Education, HSE Disability. Irish Youth Justice and Mental Health about the work that YAP Ireland does and the strong outcomes that we achieve with young people and families
Details: YAP Ireland National Event 2018 - a national showcase of the work done by YAP Ireland throughout the year on the theme of 'Mind Yourself, Mind Each Other', and particularly involving the young people and families on the YAP programme
Officials: Frances Black, Elizabeth Canavan, Ruth Carmody, Lisa Chambers, Lorraine Clifford-Lee, John Dolan, Alan Farrell, Frances Fitzgerald, ...
Methods: Invitations were issued to ask individuals to speak at the event on the issue of youth mental health - Letter, Invitations were issued to invite people to attend the event - Email, The event was held in Croke Park Conference Centre on 26th July 2018 - Event / Reception
World Rugby
2018-09-06
Intent: Request Government to consider potential legislative amendments to address potential implications of GDPR for anti-doping and other sporting integrity activities
Details: The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the drafting implementing legislation, the Irish Data Protection Bill 2018, give rise to certain potential implications for sporting organisations with respect to anti-doping and other sporting integrity activities. Our communications intended to hig, ...
Officials: Graham Doyle, Helen Dixon, Shane Ross, Noel Waters
Methods: Letter to the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport dated 3 May 2018, copying S/Gen of the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport, S/Gen of the Department of Justice and Equality and the Data Protection Commissioner, regarding potential implications of GDPR and Irish implementing legislation for anti-doping and other sporting integrity activities. Follow-up letter to same addressee list attaching draft regulations that World Rugby is suggesting should be made under the new Data Protection Act to provide a clear statutory framework for anti-doping and other sporting integrity activities carried out in the substantial public interest. - Letter
American Chamber of Commerce Ireland
2018-05-21
Intent: Conveying the importance of the two-way Irish-US economic relationship and its related employment opportunities.
Details: Irish-US Economic Relationship
Officials: Eamon Ryan, Micheál Martin, Timmy Dooley, Helen McEntee, Declan Hughes, Orlaigh Quinn, Niall Burgess, Mark Griffin, ...
Methods: Meeting, Submission
Youth Advocate Programmes Ireland CLG
2018-05-11
Intent: Increased awareness among key decision-makers in the areas of TUSLA Child & Family Services, Education, HSE Disability. Irish Youth Justice and Mental Health about the work that YAP Ireland does and the strong outcomes that we achieve with young people and families
Details: YAP Ireland's Annual Report 2017 - the publication of information about the work that YAP Ireland did with young people and families in 2017 and the outcomes that were achieved
Officials: Jim Breslin, Richard Bruton, Elizabeth Canavan, Ruth Carmody, Frances Fitzgerald, Charles Flanagan, Simon Harris, Fergal Lynch, ...
Methods: Invitations were issued to stakeholders to invite them to the launch of the Annual Report in April 2018. - Email, Detailed information about YAP Ireland's outcomes were distributed to stakeholders - through the distribution of our National Cohorts and Outcomes report. - Email, The Annual Report was launched at an event in our office on Thursday 5th April 2018 - Event / Reception, ...
Amnesty International Ireland
2018-01-21
Intent: Alert Departments to serious impact on Irish civil society organisations’ freedom of association and expression of third party provisions in Electoral Act
Details: Joint letter with ICCL and Transparency International Ireland re 'third party' provisions in Electoral Act's impact on Irish civil society organisations’ freedom of association and expression
Officials: Simon Coveney, Charles Flanagan, Eoghan Murphy, Paschal Donohoe, Niall Burgess, John McCarthy, Noel Waters, Robert Watt
Methods: Letter addressed to Minister Coveney, copied to other addressees - Letter, Email
Social Justice Ireland
2018-01-20
Intent: To encourage Government to make integrated policy decisions which are sustainable from an economic, environmental and social perspective.
Details: National Social Monitor: A snapshot on how Ireland is performing in a range of areas including Healthcare, Education, Housing, Public Participation and Communities, Income Distribution, Taxation, Work and Job Creation, Rural Development, Environment, Sustainability and Global Challenges. The full te, ...
Officials: Aidan O'Driscoll, Derek Moran, Fergal Lynch, John McCarthy, Niall Burgess, Niamh O’Donoghue, Robert Watt, Orlaigh Quinn, ...
Methods: National Social Monitor: A snapshot on how Ireland is performing in a range of areas including Healthcare, Education, Housing, Public Participation and Communities, Income Distribution, Taxation, Work and Job Creation, Rural Development, Environment, Sustainability and Global Challenges. The full text is available at https://www.socialjustice.ie/content/publications/national-social-monitor-2017 - Email
Social Justice Ireland
2018-01-20
Intent: To encourage Government to make fair choices in taxation changes in Budget 2018. Details at https://www.socialjustice.ie/content/policy-issues/government-income-tax-proposals-are-unjust-and-unfair
Details: Taxation Briefing: Assessing the fairness of some taxation options in Budget 2018
Officials: Aidan O'Driscoll, Derek Moran, Fergal Lynch, John McCarthy, Niall Burgess, Niamh O’Donoghue, Robert Watt, Orlaigh Quinn, ...
Methods: Taxation Briefing on impact on different taxation options in Budget 2018. Available at https://www.socialjustice.ie/content/policy-issues/government-income-tax-proposals-are-unjust-and-unfair - Email