Lobbying Records (Page 1 of 59)
Autism Spectrum Information, Advice and Meeting Point Ltd, Trading as AsIAm
2025-01-21
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
Officials: Bernie McNally, Hildegarde Naughton, John Kearney, Sinéad Gibney, Ivana Bacik, James Geoghegan, Catherine Ardagh, Norma Foley, ...
Methods: Made contact with Secretary General - Informal communication, Spoke with Minister of State's Special Advisor - Phone call, Met with Minister of State and Departmental officials - Meeting, ...
Macra na Feirme
2025-01-21
Intent: Set out priority initiatives for Rural Youth to political parties and members of the Oireachtas::Key asks include: farmer mental heath initiatives, housing proposals and farm succession initiative's.
Details: Macra's General Election Manifesto
Officials: Aengus Ó Snodaigh, Aindrias Moynihan, Aisling Dempsey, Alan Dillon, Alan Farrell, Alan Kelly, Albert Dolan, Ann Graves, ...
Methods: Email Manifesto to Oireachtas members - Email, Posts on social media with Manifesto priorities Press release to Oireachtas members - Social Media
National Women's Council of Ireland
2025-01-21
Intent: To call for the introduction of legislative gender quotas for local government elections. ::To ask political party members to include the introduction of Legislative gender quotas for local elections in their political manifestos
Details: Gender Quotas - Launch of Gender Quotas Alliance Position Paper
Officials: Fiona O'Loughlin, Kieran O'Hanlon, Alan Dillon, Ivana Bacik, Ciaran Cannon, Jennifer Carroll MacNeill, Sorca Clarke, Neasa Hourigan, ...
Methods: Gender Quota Alliance Launch chaired by Senator Fiona O Loughlin (24.09.24) - Event / Reception, Email invitation sent on 2 to launch of the Gender Quotas Alliance position paper. AV Room (Leinster House) on 24th September 2024.Cllr Kieran Ohanlon President AILG; Minister Alan Dilon; members of the JOC on Gender Equality, members of Dublin City Council. See DPO list below. - Email
Family Carers Ireland
2025-01-21
Intent: To get as many officials to attend the event and listen to Carer issues/ agenda & Gain a commitment from political parties that they will prioritise supports for carers if they form part of the next Government
Details: Encourage DPO's to attend Hustings event re Carer issues held by FCI in advance of the General Election
Officials: Stephen Donnelly, Simon Harris, Edward Timmins, Steven Matthews, Joe Behan, Paul O'Brien, John Brady, Jennifer Whitmore, ...
Methods: Barry Finnegan-Stephen DonnellySimon Harris Edward TimminsSteven MatthewJoe BehanPaul O'BrienJohn BradyJennifer WhitmoreMalcolm ByrneFionntán Ó Súilleabháin - Email, All support Managers & Comms & Policy Team at FCI. Held in The Ashling Hotel Dublin November 8th - Event / Reception, Carol OkekeSorcha ClarkePeter Burke Robert Troy Barry Campion Tanya Cannon Donal Jackson Louise Heavin Kevin Boxer Moran Laura O Neill Gerry Warnock Fidelma Bennet Paul Hogan - Email, ...
Family Carers Ireland
2025-01-21
Intent: Raise issues affecting carers across Ireland with General Election candidates.::Seeking each party leader to endorse FCIs 10 Pledges for Family Carers Manifesto
Details: General Election
Officials: Verona Murphy, Joe Cooney, Cathal Crowe, Timmy Dooley, Róisín Garvey, Donna McGettigan, Rita McInerney, Violet Anne Wynne, ...
Methods: Carrie Ann-Invitation to the Carer Support Group in New Ross. - Email, Carrie Ann-Attendance at the Carer Support Group in New Ross. - Event / Reception, Raise issues affecting carers in Clare with General Election candidates - Email, ...
National Federation of Voluntary Service Providers Supporting People with Intellectual Disability
2025-01-21
Intent: A meeting with the Taoiseach, to address issues raised in the letter, and for steps to be taken to advance disability rights in the next Programme for Government
Details: ODG response to Budget 2025 and priorities for the next Programme for Government
Officials: Roderic O'Gorman, Anne Rabbitte, Paschal Donohoe, Jack Chambers, Simon Harris, Pauline Tully, Mary Lou McDonald, David Cullinane, ...
Methods: Letter sent via email on 05/11/24 to An Taoiseach Simon Harris and cc'd to:- Minister Roderic O'Gorman- Minister Anne Rabbitte- Minister Paschal Donohoe- Minister Jack Chambers - Letter, 28th Sept 2024: Alison Harnett (NFVSP CEO) and Megan Leahy (Administrative Officer) attended the Sinn Fein Ard Fheis as part of the Oireachtas Disability Group. - Event / Reception
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