2026-05-20
1 officialCurrent/Former DPOFAQ Politician(s) lobbied: Robert Troy (Minister of State), Department of Finance
Intent: The discussion focused on identifying local housing needs, exploring appropriate accommodation and support models for older persons, and highlighting the importance of coordinated community and statutory responses to enable older people to age safely and independently within their communities.
Methods: Meeting
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The engagement involved a meeting between the CEO and the Minister of State to discuss housing options and support services for older people within the Minister’s constituency.
2026-05-19
1 officialCurrent/Former DPOFAQ Politician(s) lobbied: Eileen Lynch (Senator), Seanad
Intent: To raise political awareness of Loneliness as a health issue, the actions needed to address this and the need for more co-operation across government departments and state bodies.
Methods: Meeting
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Meeting with Senator Eileen Lynch to discuss the work of the Loneliness Taskforce which is co-ordinated by ALONE.
2026-05-19
1 officialCurrent/Former DPOFAQ Politician(s) lobbied: Dara Calleary (Minister), Department of Social Protection
Intent: Minister Calleary attended the launch our strategic plan by speaking at our launch event
Methods: Event / Reception
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Minister Dara Calleary attended the launch of ALONE's strategic plan. Discussed the agenda of older people in Ireland in general with the Minister.
2026-05-19
1 officialCurrent/Former DPOFAQ Politician(s) lobbied: Ray McAdam (Councillor), Dublin City Council
Intent: Raise awareness for the lived experience and evolving needs of the older people ALONE supports and highlight our Housing with Support Model.
Methods: EmailEvent / Reception
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Lord Mayor Ray McAdams attened the ALONE launch both our next strategic plan and the opening of Richmond Place
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our Housing with Support facility in Inchicore
2026-05-19
1 officialCurrent/Former DPOFAQ Politician(s) lobbied: Noel O'Donovan (Senator), Seanad
Intent: Improve collaboration to help and support older people within Deputy Hayes's constituency. Also to ensure that the lived experience of the older people ALONE supports are considered when shaping national supports and services that come from the JOC on Social Protection.
Methods: EmailMeeting
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Met with Senator Noel O'Donovan
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member of the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Social Protection
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to discuss the needs of older people
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including social inclusion
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Housing with Support
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and the supports provided through ALONE services.
2026-05-19
1 officialCurrent/Former DPOFAQ Politician(s) lobbied: Anne Rabbitte (Senator), Seanad
Intent: Improve collaboration to help and support older people within Deputy Hayes's constituency. Also to ensure that the lived experience of the older people ALONE supports are considered when shaping national supports and services that come from the JOC on Social Protection.
Methods: EmailMeeting
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Met with Senator Anne Rabbittee
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member of the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Social Protection
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to discuss the needs of older people
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including social inclusion
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Housing with Support
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and the supports provided through ALONE services.
2026-05-19
1 officialCurrent/Former DPOFAQ Politician(s) lobbied: Peter Roche (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas
Intent: Improve collaboration to help and support older people within Deputy Ardaghs constituency. Also to ensure that the lived experience of the older people ALONE supports are considered when shaping national supports and services that come from the JOC on Social Protection.
Methods: EmailMeeting
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Met with Deputy Pete Roche
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member of the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Social Protection
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to discuss the needs of older people
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including social inclusion
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Housing with Support
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and the supports provided through ALONE services.
2026-05-19
1 officialCurrent/Former DPOFAQ Politician(s) lobbied: Catherine Ardagh (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas
Intent: Improve collaboration to help and support older people within Deputy Ardaghs constituency. Also to ensure that the lived experiece of the older people ALONE supports are considered when shaping national supports and services that come from the JOC on Social Protection.
Methods: EmailMeeting
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Met with Deputy Catherine Ardagh
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member of the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Social Protection
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to discuss the needs of older people
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including social inclusion
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Housing with Support
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and the supports provided through ALONE services.
2026-05-19
1 officialCurrent/Former DPOFAQ Politician(s) lobbied: Pat the Cope Gallagher (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas
Intent: Improve collaboration to help and support older people within Deputy Gallagher's constituency. Also to ensure that the lived experiece of the older people ALONE supports are considered when shaping national supports and services that come from the JOC on Social Protection.
Methods: EmailMeeting
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Met with Deputy Gallagher
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member of the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Social Protection
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to discuss the needs of older people
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including social inclusion
Method not specified
Housing with Support
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and the supports provided through ALONE services.
2026-05-19
1 officialCurrent/Former DPOFAQ Politician(s) lobbied: Eoin Hayes (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas
Intent: Improve collaboration to help and support older people within Deputy Hayes's constituency. Also to ensure that the lived experiece of the older people ALONE supports are considered when shaping national supports and services that come from the JOC on Social Protection.
Methods: EmailMeeting
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Met with Deputy Eoin Hayes
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member of the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Social Protection
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to discuss the needs of older people
Method not specified
including social inclusion
Method not specified
Housing with Support
Method not specified
and the supports provided through ALONE services.