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2025-09-19
Politician(s) lobbied: James Lawless (Minister), Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science; Marian Harkin (Minister of State), Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science
Intent: Significantly increase overall investment in the Further Education and Training (FET) funding.::Ringfence and enhance funding for the community education sector::Reform learner financial supports across the FET system::Establish a national FET learner hardship fund
Methods: Email
Details & Methods:
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| — | Pre-budget submission for Budget 2026 |
2025-09-19
Politician(s) lobbied: Brendan Smith (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Paschal Donohoe (Minister), Department of Finance; Jen Cummins (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Maeve O'Connell (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Paul Murphy (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; John Connolly (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Frank Feighan (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Eoghan Kenny (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Erin McGreehan (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Ivana Bacik (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Fionntán Ó Súilleabháin (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Donna McGettigan (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Pauline Tully (Senator), Seanad; Mike Kennelly (Senator), Seanad; Dee Ryan (Senator), Seanad; Paul Daly (Senator), Seanad; Laura Harmon (Senator), Seanad; Tanya Kenny (Director of Corporate Services), Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science
Intent: Significantly increase overall investment in the Further Education and Training (FET) funding.::Ringfence and enhance funding for the community education sector::Reform learner financial supports across the FET system::Establish a national FET learner hardship fund
Methods: Email
Details & Methods:
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| — | Pre-budget submission for Budget 2026 |
2025-09-19
Politician(s) lobbied: Fiona O’Byrne (Assistant Secretary), Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science
Intent: Influence forthcoming policy and budget decisions through attendance at a National Summit
Methods: Email
Details & Methods:
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| — | Invitation to Adult Education Summit |
2025-09-19
Politician(s) lobbied: Helen McEntee (Minister), Department of Education
Intent: Recognition for the adult education that will secure increased funding and support for the sector
Methods: Email
Details & Methods:
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| — | Letter to seek recognition for adult education at the National Convention of Education |
2025-05-20
Politician(s) lobbied: Maria Donoghue (Councillor), Limerick City and County Council
Intent: Reversal of cuts and protection of the budget for community education
Methods: Phone call, Email
Details & Methods:
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| — | Funding cuts for Community Education |
2025-05-20
Politician(s) lobbied: James Lawless (Minister), Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science; Marian Harkin (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas
Intent: Review and reform of the range of financial supports available to adult learners to support their engagement in further education.
Methods: Event / Reception
Details & Methods:
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| — | Adequacy of income supports for adult learners |
2025-05-20
Politician(s) lobbied: Andrew Brownlee (Chief Executive Officer), Solas; Nessa White (Executive Director), Solas; James Lawless (Minister), Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science; Marian Harkin (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Colm O'Reardon (Secretary General), Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science; Keith Moynes (Assistant Secretary), Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science; William Beausang (Assistant Secretary), Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science; Padraig Walsh (Chief Executive Officer), Quality and Qualifications Ireland
Intent: Showcase the best practices of the sector in order to generate support through funding and recognition in policy processes.
Methods: Email
Details & Methods:
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| — | Invitation to attend the annual AONTAS Star Awards |
2025-05-20
Politician(s) lobbied: James Lawless (Minister), Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science; Colm O'Reardon (Secretary General), Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science; William Beausang (Assistant Secretary), Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science; Nessa White (Executive Director), Solas; Andrew Brownlee (Chief Executive Officer), Solas; Keith Moynes (Assistant Secretary), Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science
Intent: Recognition of the value of community education and support for the sector in budgetary decision-making and policy processes
Methods: Email
Details & Methods:
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| — | Invitation to Policy Day |
2025-05-20
Politician(s) lobbied: James Lawless (Minister), Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science
Intent: The intended outcome was recognition of the value of community education in policy making processes and budgetary decisions.
Methods: Email
Details & Methods:
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| — | Community Education Site Visit Invitation for Minister Lawless |
2025-01-20
Politician(s) lobbied: Mairéad Farrell (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas
Intent: Sponsorship for the use of the AV room in Leinster House to Launch our Manifesto for Adult and Community Education
Methods: Email, Meeting
Details & Methods:
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| — | Sponsorship for the Launch of AONTAS Manifesto 'Transforming adult and community education' |
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