Lobbying Records (Page 1 of 52)
Janssen Sciences Ireland UC
2025-01-21
Intent: To ensure implementation of the Medicines Reimbursement Tracker by the Dept. of Health and finalisation of other reforms suggested by the Mazars Working Group.
Details: Communication with Robert Watt re reimbursement process reform
Officials: Robert Watt
Methods: Informal conversation at health conference - Informal communication
Irish Hospital Consultants Association
2025-01-21
Intent: Common understanding of challenges presenting in the delivery of public hospital and mental health services
Details: Discussion around the delivery of public health services
Officials: Robert Watt
Methods: Letter, Meeting
Q4PR
Current/Former DPOWhat is lobbying? (FAQ)2025-01-21
Intent: Awareness of future opportunities in R&D by Stryker and need for approriate regulatory support.
Details: Briefing on the work and future plans of Stryker in Ireland
Officials: Robert Watt
Methods: Informal communication
Irish Pharmacy Union
2025-01-21
Intent: Seeking a proposed framework agreement to commence pay talks.
Details: Formal Structured Engagement Process on Pay Talks
Officials: Niall Redmond, Robert Watt, Stephen Donnelly
Methods: Letter to Niall Redmond - Letter
Irish Pharmacy Union
2025-01-21
Intent: To highlight ongoing concerns regarding the rollout of the HRT Scheme and to propose an alternative solution in the form of an Integrated Women's Plan
Details: Free HRT Scheme
Officials: Niall Redmond, Robert Watt, Stephen Donnelly
Methods: Two seperate letters sent on this topic. - Letter
Irish Pharmacy Union
2025-01-21
Intent: Request a meeting to discuss the IPU's Pay Claim and the pending rollout of the Free HRT Scheme.
Details: Pay Talks and HRT Scheme
Officials: Niall Redmond, Robert Watt, Stephen Donnelly
Methods: Letter
Irish Pharmacy Union
2025-01-21
Intent: Requesting the Department of Health to engage with the IPU to discuss pharmacy concerns about rolling out the HRT Scheme.
Details: Free HRT Budget Announcement
Officials: Niall Redmond, Robert Watt, Stephen Donnelly, Susan Mitchell
Methods: Letter, Phone call
Irish Pharmacy Union
2025-01-21
Intent: To agree on a schedule of dates to discuss the IPU's long standing pay claim.
Details: IPU Pay Claim
Officials: Niall Redmond, Robert Watt
Methods: Letter
Home and Community Care Ireland
2025-01-21
Intent: Secure an additional 500 employment permits for home carers.::Secure commitment from the Department of Health and HSE to develop a workforce strategy for home care. ::Secure funding for workforce measures (primarily increased wage & mileage/travel time payments) as part of the rate review for the HSE Home Support Authorisation Scheme.
Details: Home care workforce issues
Officials: Siobhán McArdle, Robert Watt, Emer Higgins, Mary Butler
Methods: Email to Emer Higgins TD, Minister of State with responsibility for Business, Employment and Retail to request additional employment permits. - Email, Email to Siobhan McArdle, DOH Assistant Secretary with Robert Watt, DOH Secretary General copied on developing a workforce strategy for home care workers. - Email, Email to Mary Butler TD, Minister for Mental Health and Older People, with Siobhan McArdle, DOH Assistant Secretary copied, requesting a pathway to securing funding for workforce measures on the HSE Home Support Authorisation Scheme. - Email
Gibney Communications
2025-01-21
Intent: Provide a comprehensive update to the Minister for Health and officials in the Department of Health on the ongoing work on the National Children's Hospital and secure agreement on improved ways of working.
Details: To engage with the Minister for Health and officials in the Department of Health on the construction of the National Children's Hospital.
Officials: Bernard Gloster, Derek Tierney, Robert Watt, Stephen Donnelly, Susan Mitchell, Simon Harris
Methods: Meeting between senior Royal BAM team, the Minister for Health, the HSE, and officials in the Department of Health on the construction of the National Children's Hospital. - Meeting, Letters to the Minister for Health and the Taoiseach outlining the ongoing activity on site and progress to date. - Letter