Intent: The intended result was a contribution to efforts to promote integration and encounter and to build an open, inclusive and dynamic Irish society in which all who reside in the country are valued and treated equally, irrespective of their colour, creed or culture.
Details: In January 2026, JRS Ireland issued a copy of the 2026 JRS Ireland Intercultural and Interfaith Calendar to a number of relevant designated public officials and raised serious concerns about increasing polarisation around migration and asylum issues in Ireland.
Intent: Request that the Committee considers and discusses the concerns and takes corrective action urgently
Details: Wrote to the Joint Committee on Justice, Home Affairs and Migration to express urgent concern regarding the challenges faced by persons with disabilities living within the Direct Provision system.
Intent: Pre-legislative scrutiny of any amendments to the Housing Act 1988 with a focus on compliance with human rights. Letter sent prior to appearance before sitting of committee discussing homelessness.
Details: Wrote to Oireachtas Committee Members Regarding 1988 Act prior to appearing before Committee
Wrote to all members of the Joint Oireachtas Committee for Housing, Local Government, and Heritage to inform them of previous engagements with Department of Housing on issues related to the Housing Act 1988. Informed them of concerns related to potential amendments and impact on human rights. Requested Pre-Legislative Scrutiny and engagement with NGO sector. - EmailWrote to all members of the Joint Oireachtas Committee for Housing, Local Government, and Heritage to inform them of previous engagements with Department of Housing on issues related to the Housing Act 1988. Informed them of concerns related to potential amendments and impact on human rights. Requested Pre-Legislative Scrutiny and engagement with NGO sector. - Letter
Intent: Updated polices and guidelines for IPAS Centres that offer more support to centres on how to recognize and respond appropriately to a situation of domestic abuse within their centre an dkeep the victims safe
Details: Following a report on Safe Harbour Project, based in Mosney Village it was noted that current policies and procedures in IPAS centres on reporting and responding to DSGBV have not been reviewed since 2014. We have lobbied local TDs to raise the issue in the Dail and call for a review of the current, ...
Circulation of the Evaluation of the Safe Harbour Report with recommendations outlined for change in policyRequest to mainstream the Outreach & Education Role through CUAN and update in policy for IPAS centres - EmailDiscussion on the recommendations in the report and ask to mainstream the role within CUAN and update in policy for IPAS Centres - Meeting
1st July 2025: Delegation of ODG representatives met with Deputy Quaide to discuss the priorities for disabled people outlined in the ODG Pre-Budget 2026 Submission. - Virtual Meeting24th July 2025:Delegation of ODG representatives met with Deputy McAuliffe to discuss the priorities for disabled people outlined in the ODG Pre-Budget 2026 Submission. - Virtual Meeting31st July 2025: Delegation of ODG representatives met with Deputy Wall to discuss the priorities for disabled people outlined in the ODG Pre-Budget 2026 Submission. - Virtual Meeting
Intent: Be Proud of Ireland's Commitment and Continue to Increase Investment in Official Development Assistance (ODA).Work with Humanitarian Partners to Deliver Lifesaving Programmes.Strengthen Ireland’s Leadership by Increasing Climate Finance Contributions.Recognise Across Government that Global Citizenship Education (GCE) is Essential for Building a Better World.Expedite the Implementation of the National Philanthropy Policy.
Details: Concern 2026 Pre-Budget Submission - ODA Helps Build a Better World
Letter and emails sent to Minister for Foreign Affairs, Minister for International Development, Minister for Finance, Minister for Public Expenditure, along with all members of the joint committee for foreign affairs and trade, all members of the joint committee for EU affairs. - Letter
Intent: A decision by An Coimisiun Pleanala in relation to the new IDA Park on the northside of Drogheda.
Details: Drogheda & District Chamber contacted the 5 local TDs seeking support in lobbying An Coimisiún Pleanála on the new IDA Park for Drogheda’s northside. The IDA applied in 2023, with Louth County Council granting approval in June 2024 subject to conditions. The decision was appealed, but deadlines of N, ...
