Lobbying Records (Page 1 of 60)
Irish Cancer Society
Current/Former DPOWhat is lobbying? (FAQ)2025-01-21
Intent: To ask election candidates to sign the Irish Cancer Society General Election pledge.::To congratulate TD's on their election to the 34th Dáil and provide introduction.::To inform general election candidates of ICS election priorities.
Details: General Election campaign
Officials: Nessa Cosgrove, Edel Mcsharry, Michael Doyle, Evie Sammon, Bill Clear, Lisa McDonald, Frank Staples, Aoife Rose O'Brien, ...
Methods: 1 meeting with Cllr Evie Sammon; 1 meeting with Cllr Bill Clear; 1 meeting with Deputy Verona Murphy. - Meeting, Email to election candidates, 12.11.24; emails to Barry Heneghan, 19.11.24 and 04.12.24; email to Tom Brabazon, 19.11.24; email to Cian O'Callaghan, 19.11.24; email to Naoise Ó'Muirí, 19.11.24; email to Jack Chambers, Roderic O'Gorman, Emer Currie, Paul Donnelly, Ruth Coppinger, 26/27.11.24; email to Brendan Smith, Pauline Tully, Niamh Smyth, Matt Carthy, 13.11.24; email to Eoin Hayes, Jim O'Callaghan, Chris Andrews, Emma Blain, Ivana Bacik, James Geoghegan, 01.11.24 - 30.11.24; - Email, 2 phone calls with Verona Murphy, 09.11.24 and 11.11.24. - Phone call, ...
Mercy Law Resource Centre CLG
2025-01-21
Intent: Discuss potential constitutional change in relation to a right to housing in light of the 'The Housing Commission Report and proposed wording for an amendment to Bunreacht na hÉireann Constitution of Ireland'
Details: Right to housing
Officials: Michael Creed, Steven Matthews, Sorca Clarke, Cian O'Callaghan, Pat Buckley, Paul McAuliffe
Methods: Appeared before the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing to discuss the Right to Housing and the ''The Housing Commission Report and proposed wording for an amendment to Bunreacht na hÉireann Constitution of Ireland' in addition to the minority report. - Meeting
Rehab Group
Current/Former DPOWhat is lobbying? (FAQ)2025-01-21
Intent: Commitments from candidates and parties that Disability matters will be prioritised in the next Programme for Government
Details: Rehab's Election Manifesto sent to Political Parties and Candidates in upcoming General Election and participation in NDSA Election Hustings
Officials: Ciaran Cannon, Colm Brophy, Ged Nash, Michael Healy-Rae, Patricia Ryan, Pearse Doherty, Richard Boyd Barrett, Rose Conway-Walsh, ...
Methods: Hard copy of our Manifesto was sent by letter/email to relevant spokespersons and Ministers - Letter, The NDSA held three election hustings in Galway 14 November Limerick 19 November Dublin Candidates attended election hustings organised by NDSA. Service users and staff from Rehab were in attendance and raised issues of concern to them. - Event / Reception
Rehab Group
Current/Former DPOWhat is lobbying? (FAQ)2025-01-21
Intent: Support for Rehab's priorities in our Pre-Budget Submission to address: Cost of DisabilityHousing and Independent Living Health and Mental Health Transport Employment activation Training and Education Assistive Technology Social care Funding and Reform of Disability Services
Details: Rehab's Pre Budget Submission
Officials: Aengus Ó Snodaigh, Aindrias Moynihan, Alan Dillon, Alan Farrell, Alan Kelly, Anne Rabbitte, Bernard Durkan, Brendan Griffin, ...
Methods: Briefing for members of Oireachtas in AV Room on Wednesday, 18 September, hosted by Michael Moynihan TD, Chairperson of Disability Matters Committee - Lobby day, Email to relevant Ministers requesting their support for specific measures outlined in our Pre-Budget Submission - Email, Following the briefing in AV Room, Leinster House, we held a meeting with Lord Mayor of Dublin, Jame Geoghegan, in the Mansion House to present our Pre-Budget Submission and request his support. Meeting also included broad discussion on disability and accessibility matters. - Event / Reception
National Spiritual Assembly of the Bahá'ís of Ireland
2025-01-21
Intent: Signatures on a statement of support for Baha'i women in Iran
Details: We emailed the 220 public representatives - TDs and Senators - to ask them to sign a statement - 'Join UN Rapporteurs to help protect Baha'i Women in Iran.'
Officials: Aengus Ó Snodaigh, Aindrias Moynihan, Aisling Dempsey, Alan Dillon, Alan Farrell, Alan Kelly, Albert Dolan, Ann Graves, ...
Methods: We emailed the 220 public representatives - TDs and Senators - to ask them to sign a statement - 'Join UN Rapporteurs to help protect Baha'i Women in Iran.' - Email
Irish Cancer Society
2025-01-21
Intent: To attend Leinster House to share findings and recommendations from the radiation therapy review alongside SIPTU and radiation therapists.::To encourage action to ensure timely delivery of radiation therapy to cancer patients.
Details: Radiation therapy services
Officials: David Cullinane, Catherine Connolly, Violet Anne Wynne, Mattie McGrath, Martin Browne, Pat Buckley, Marc Ó Cathasaigh, Pauline O'Reilly, ...
Methods: To have a presence at a stand in Leinster House alongside SIPTU representatives, 23.10.24. Engaged with political representatives who attended the stand. - Event / Reception
Ibec
2025-01-21
Intent: Measures in Budget 2025 to address priorities of Ibec members in Cork
Details: Cork business priorities for Budget 2025
Officials: Colm Burke, David Stanton, Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire, Holly Cairns, James O'Connor, Michael McGrath, Pat Buckley, Thomas Gould
Methods: Meeting
Autism Spectrum Information, Advice and Meeting Point Ltd, Trading as AsIAm
2025-01-21
Intent: To inform the committees members on policies relating to the Autistic community regarding the next election.
Details: Met with the All Party Oireachtas group to discuss AsIAm’s General Election Manifesto.
Officials: Micheál Carrigy, Marc Ó Cathasaigh, Pat Buckley, Paul Donnelly, Pauline Tully, Róisín Garvey, Mark Wall
Methods: Email, Meeting
Cork Chamber
2025-01-21
Intent: A letter of congratulations and a copy of Cork Chamber's general election manifesto was issued to each of the recently elected Cork TDs to highlight areas of priority for advancement in the coming years, including essential projects in housing, infrastructure, renewables and roads.
Details: Letter of congratulations to elected TDs
Officials: Pat Buckley, James O'Connor, Noel McCarthy, Liam Quaide, Colm Burke, Pádraig O'Sullivan, Thomas Gould, Eoghan Kenny, ...
Methods: Letter of congratulations and copy of Cork Chamber's General Election manifesto emailed to all the TDs elected to represent Cork in the recent election on December 6, 2024. Also included an invitation to attend Cork Chamber to discuss member priorities. - Letter
Alcohol Action Ireland
2025-01-20
Intent: Establishment of an Alcohol Office to develop coherent cross-government policy to address issues around alcohol harm.
Details: Alcohol policy development in relation to a new strategy for alcohol and the establishment of an Alcohol Office
Officials: Bernard Durkan, Seán Crowe, Mary Horgan, Colm Burke, Seán Kyne, Annie Hoey, Cathal Crowe, Colm Brophy, ...
Methods: Meeting with Bernard Durkan on 3 Sept to discuss proposal for an Alcohol Office. In attendance, Sheila Gilheany, Eoin Ryan - Virtual Meeting, Emails in relation to need for a new strategy on alcohol and proposal to establish an Alcohol Office. - Email, Text message re alcohol office policy development - Informal communication, ...