Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and YouthDepartment of EducationDepartment of Environment, Climate and CommunicationsDepartment of HealthDepartment of Housing, Planning and Local GovernmentDepartment of Housing, Planning, Community and Local GovernmentDepartment of TransportDepartment of the Taoiseach
Intent: Provide adequate investment in primary and special education Speed up the delivery of the local bargaining process guaranteed under the public service pay Provide adequate supports, resources and training required to deliver inclusive education, curricular change and other major reforms sought by Government.
Details: The INTO leadership team met with Minster for Education and Youth on 15 January, the team focused on priority areas for INTO members, while highlighting the frustration of teachers at the endless demands to respond to new initiatives while trying to teach in the largest class sizes in the EU
12/02/25: An email containing a invitation letter was sent by Alison Harnett (NFVSP CEO) to Colm O'Conaill (Assistant Secretary General). The purpose of the invitation was to invite Mr. O'Conaill to the launch of a significant recruitment initiative for disability services that was led by the National Federation of Voluntary Service Providers. Subsequent email on the same topic exchanged on 24/02/25 - Email12/02/25: An email containing a invitation letter was sent by Alison Harnett (NFVSP CEO) to Minister's Naughton and Foley. The purpose of the invitation was to invite the Ministers to the launch of a significant recruitment initiative for disability services that was led by the NFVSP.Emails were subsequently exchanged with personnel in the Minister's offices to arrange a video input from both Ministers. Paul Melia (Special Advisor) was copied into some of these emails. - Email
1 Phone call from CEO Alison Harnett to Stephen Mulvaney to discuss practical arrangements regarding upcoming correspondence to members on the Service Arrangement. - Phone call19/02/25: Alison Harnett (NFVSP CEO), Michael Hennessy (NFVSP Chairperson) and Fiona O'Neill (NFVSP Vice Chairperson) attended a meeting with Minister Foley and Minister Naughton to discuss, the implementation of the UNCRPD, the unmet need of people with intellectual disability and autism, the sustainability crisis in disability services, and opportunities for innovation in the sector. - Meeting2 phone calls from CEO Alison Harnett to Asst Secretary General Colm O'Conaill to discuss matters affecting sustainability of member organisations - Phone call
Intent: Support for the work of AsIAm and a Section 39 organisation::Support for implementing the Programme for Government commitment's on Autism
Details: Engaged with Minister Hildegarde Naughton following her appointment as Minister to progress AsIAm priorities under the Programme for Government and to promote understanding of our work
Intent: The publication of rights-based, robust, child-centred guidelines on seclusion and restraint::Reform of the terminology used to describe children in distress in school including the term 'Assault Leave' in departmental circulars
Details: Engaged extensively on promised guidelines on the use of seclusion and restraint in Irish schools
Attended a meeting with the Secretary General to express concern following publication of the guidelines - MeetingEngaged with opposition deputies to express concern in relation to the guidelines upon publication - Informal communicationMade contact with Secretary General - Informal communication
Intent: To ensure there was a broad understanding of business priorities ahead of the General Election and that these priorities were reflected in political party manifestos.
Intent: Support for the importance of Autism specific supports within education::Publication of rights-based, robust, child-centred guidelines on the use of seclusion/restraint in schools ::Awareness of and support for the AsIAm Autism-Friendly Schools Programme
Details: Met with Minister Naughton to discuss a range of AsIAm policy priorities
Intent: To brief DPOs regarding capital requirements and funding position of NCI.
Details: Invitation emails and follow up emails to NCI Private Oireachtas Briefing: Leinster House - Wednesday, 26 June 2024 regarding capital requirements and funding position of NCI.
Intent: The intended result was to secure government funding and policy support for addiction recovery services, as outlined in Coolmine's pre-budget submission.
Details: The sharing of Coolmine's Pre Budget Submission
Coolmine urged the government to make strategic investments to address addiction and homelessness. By aligning resources and efforts, these investments could save lives and reduce long-term costs, leading to healthier, more resilient communities in Ireland. Continued support and investment are crucial for making a meaningful and lasting impact. - Email
