Current memberships may indicate policy relevance. They do not prove why a lobbying contact was made, and may not match membership at the time of older returns.
Intent: Send MART policy proposal to relevant TDs, Senators and Ministers in a bid to raise awareness of the issue and support policy change
Details: World Asthma Day
Intent: To inform discussion of health insurance issues within the HSE, including submission of a report highlighting the benefits and value of private health insurance sector, as well as challenges faced by the sector and recommendations for consideration by Government to improve access and affordability for private health insurance like an increase in tax relief at source, and Public Only Consultant Contract (POCC) Transition Arrangements
Details: On behalf of members to raise awareness of issues pertinent to the Irish health insurance industry to the HSE
Intent: To raise awareness of macro economic issues, general insurance, health insurance and pension policy affecting the insurance industry.
Details: On behalf of members, to make a pre-budget submission.
Intent: Position social enterprises as strategic partners in delivering stronger societal outcomes.Raise awareness of reserved contracts under Article 20 of the EU Procurement Directive 2014/24/EU, from both the buyer and supplier perspectives
Details: Seminar on Public Procurement and Social Enterprise in partnership with IBEC
Intent: To raise awareness of the cost of living issues for people with disabilities and the need for a cost of disability payment. ::To ensure a cost of disability payment of at least €55 a week is included in Budget 2027.
Details: Appearance at the Disability Matters Committee by Emer Costello and RehabCare Service Users
Intent: Meeting on 9 July (and communications regarding logistics of same) between members of TBOI and and members of the Independent Senators Group (SIG) to discuss topics including judicial review, the Civil Reform Bill, Civil Legal Aid and Criminal Legal Aid
Details: Meeting between SIG and members of TBOI to discuss various legal reforms currently underway
Intent: Circulation of a Vodafone and IIEA report on the importance of secure and resilient digital connectivity as a core pillar of Europe’s security and defence, and the need to support and enable investment in that resilience
Details: Vodafone + IIEA report on the importance of secure and resilient connectivity
Intent: Attendance at upcoming Associated EU Presidency on Rare Diseases on Nov 13
Details: Invitation to attend RDI's associated EU Presidency Event
Intent: To inform TDs and Senators about the challenges currently facing community and voluntary organisations working in a range of different areas, and how these challenges can be best addressed.
Details: The Wheel held a briefing in the AV Room at Leinster House, hosted by Cormac Devlin TD. It comprised a panel discussion with speakers from community and voluntary organisations working in the areas of poverty, disability and LGBTQI+ rights, as well as an overview of The Wheel's priorities. We invite, ...
Intent: Attendance at the event; furthering IRC's position in this area as an interlocutor.
Details: Invitation to event on International Humanitarian Law
