Lobbying Records (Page 1 of 11)
Representative Association Commissioned Officers
2019-09-02
Intent: To seek enhanced retention measures in the Defence Forces as the organisation is currently experiencing a dysfunctional rate (10%) of turnover of experienced personnel
Details: On the 30 May 2019 RACO Addressed the Joint Oireachtas committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade and Defence on the subject of Recruitment and Retention personnel in the Defence Forces.
Officials: Seán Crowe, Sean D. Barrett, Niall Collins, Noel Grealish, Tony McLoughlin, Maureen O'Sullivan, Brendan Smith, Ivana Bacik, ...
Methods: Meeting
Epilepsy Ireland
2019-08-29
Intent: Intended to update DPOs about the course and for them to potentially share details of same on their social media channels to widen the publicity of the course.
Details: Forwarding information and details about Epilepsy Ireland’s Training For Success course in Sligo IT.
Officials: Gino Kenny, Charlie McConalogue, Thomas Pringle, Pat the Cope Gallagher, Joe McHugh, Martin Kenny, Tony McLoughlin, Eamon Scanlon, ...
Methods: Email
GOAL
2019-05-23
Intent: Increased support and action on behalf of the people affected by the humanitarian crisis in Syria
Details: GOAL made representation to members of the Joint Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade regarding the ongoing crisis in Syria on 5 March 2019
Officials: Brendan Smith, Ivana Bacik, Maureen O'Sullivan, Sean D. Barrett, Niall Collins, Seán Crowe, Ned O'Sullivan
Methods: Meeting
Trócaire
2019-05-21
Intent: Encourage Ireland to support a Binding Treaty on Business and Human Rights and highlight issues related to human rights defenders
Details: Business and Human Rights
Officials: Ivana Bacik, Seán Crowe, Thomas Pringle, Maureen O'Sullivan, Alice-Mary Higgins, Tom Neville, Brendan Smith, Tony McLoughlin, ...
Methods: Meeting with Senator Bacik together with the UN Special Rapporteur on Indigenous Rights, focusing on the need for a UN Binding Treaty on Business and Human Rights - Meeting, A number of DPOs attended the launch of Trócaire report 'Making a Killing' launching our campaign on business and human rights. - Event / Reception, Email to DPOs highlighting the visit to Ireland of the UN Special Rapporteur on Indigenous Rights as part of the launch of Trócaire's campaign on business and human rights and seeking meeting. - Email, ...
The Alzheimer Society of Ireland
2019-05-21
Intent: To build an awareness among TD's and Senators about the work being undertaken by the community activation element of the Dementia: Understand Together campaign
Details: Dementia Awareness Session - Community Activation
Officials: Pat Breen, Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin, Michael Harty, Mick Barry, Aindrias Moynihan, Michael Moynihan, Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire, Michael McGrath, ...
Methods: This Dementia Awareness Session took place on the 13th March in the AV room - Event / Reception
Amnesty International Ireland
2019-05-21
Intent: To discuss situation for HRDs in Ukraine and Poland, common trend of far -right party groups and discuss ways the Joint Foreign Affairs Committee can support the WHRDs.
Details: Meeting with visiting women human rights defenders
Officials: Maureen O'Sullivan, Sean D. Barrett, Seán Crowe, Ivana Bacik
Methods: Meeting
Pro Life Campaign
2019-01-22
Intent: Amendments to said Act as tabled by representatives in the Dáil and the Seanad::Votes against the Act at Second Stage and Report Stage::Support for amendments to the legislation
Details: The Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Act 2018 (Act No. 31 of 2018)
Officials: Richard Bruton, Ray Butler, Dara Calleary, Joe Carey, Mark Daly, Terry Leyden, Marc MacSharry, Rónán Mullen, ...
Methods: Meetings with members of the Oireachtas on the topic of the draft legislation - Meeting, Telephone calls to TDs and Senators seeking meetings to discuss the legislation - Phone call, Email to Senators prior to the Seanad debate on the legislation. Emails to TDs seeking meetings and support for Amendments to legislation. Seeking votes against the legislation. Emails to TDs inviting them to attend the PLC National Conference in October 2018. - Email, ...
Trócaire
2019-01-21
Intent: Increase support for more sustainable approaches to agriculture, including agro-ecological approaches
Details: Supporting sustainable approaches to agriculture internationally
Officials: Sean D. Barrett, Seán Crowe, Niall Collins, Brendan Smith, Tony McLoughlin, Maureen O'Sullivan, Noel Grealish, Neale Richmond, ...
Methods: Emailed a copy of Trocaire's report 'Food Democracy' with TDs and Senators - Email
Trócaire
2019-01-21
Intent: Support of members of the Oireachtas to pass the Control of Economic Activities (Occupied Territories) Bill
Details: Control of Economic Activities (Occupied Territories) Bill
Officials: Sean D. Barrett, Niall Collins, Seán Crowe, Noel Grealish, Tony McLoughlin, Maureen O'Sullivan, Bríd Smith, Ivana Bacik, ...
Methods: Email to members of the Joint Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade regarding committee meeting with EAPPI - Email, Meeting with Senator Black regarding the Control of Economic Activities (Occupied Territories Bill) - Meeting, Emails to Senators encouraging support for the Control of Economic Activities (Occupied Territories Bill) - Email, ...
DEBRA Ireland
Current/Former DPOWhat is lobbying? (FAQ)2019-01-21
Intent: A permanent contract for the EB Outreach nurse::Ring fenced funding for care packages for patients with EB::Create further awareness of the needs of patients and families living with EB
Details: Campaigning for a more comprehensive and sustainable nursing care system for the EB community.
Officials: Maureen O'Sullivan, Michael Healy-Rae, Katherine Zappone, Finian McGrath, Billy Kelleher, Stephen Donnelly, Seán Sherlock, Kevin O'Keeffe, ...
Methods: Invite to attend report launch on the gaps in EB nursing service in Buswells on October 4th 2018 - Phone call, Reminder invite attend report launch on the gaps in EB nursing service in Buswells on October 4th 2018 - Social Media, Seek advice regarding the report launch and follow up required. - Meeting, ...