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2023-01-16
Politician(s) lobbied: Paschal Donohoe (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas
Intent: Raising awareness of the impact of the cost of living crisis on marginalized communities to inform the decision making process for the Budget.
Methods: Email
Details & Methods:
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| — | CESCA Submitted a pre budget submission to the Minister for Finance |
| — | Mr. Paschal Donohoe TD |
| — |
2020-09-18
Politician(s) lobbied: Micheál Martin (Taoiseach), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas
Intent: We sought a meeting with Mr. Martin in order to discuss issues pertaining to marginalised communities and the sustainability of the community and voluntary sector in light of the Covid 19 crisis and during the Government formation talks.::We also wanted the letter itself to raise awareness on these matters with Mr. Martin for consideration in the development of the next Programme for Government.
Methods: Letter
Details & Methods:
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| — | In June 2020 CESCA wrote a letter to Micheal Martin during the Government formation negotiations and in response to the Finna Fail/Fine Gael Framework for a New Programme for Government raising awareness of issues relating to marginalised communities and the community and voluntary sector. |
2020-05-20
Politician(s) lobbied: Michael McGrath (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Micheál Martin (Taoiseach), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Mick Barry (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Colm Burke (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Tony Fitzgerald (Councillor), Cork City Council; Thomas Gould (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Ger Keohane (Councillor), Cork City Council; John Daniel Maher (Councillor), Cork City Council; Oliver Moran (Councillor), Cork City Council; Kenneth Noel O'Flynn (Councillor), Cork City Council; Padraig O' Sullivan (Councillor), Cork City Council; Lorna Bogue (Councillor), Cork City Council; Jerry Buttimer (Senator), Seanad; Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Paudie Dineen (Councillor), Cork City Council; Dan Boyle (Councillor), Cork City Council; Henry Cremin (Councillor), Cork City Council; John Sheehan (Councillor), Cork City Council; Simon Coveney (Minister), Department of Foreign Affairs
Intent: Commitments in the next Programme for Government to review the equity of the National Childcare Scheme.::Commitments in the next Programme for Government to support a strong and sustainable community and voluntary sector.::Commitments in the next Programme for Government to address the housing and homelessness crisis in Cork City.::Commitments in the next Programme for Government to ensure everyone has access to health care and mental health supports when and where they need it
Methods: Email, Event / Reception
Details & Methods:
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| — | General Election and Programme for Government. A general election manifesto was developed reflecting the policy areas of concern for the 18 members of Cork Equal and Sustainable Communities Alliance (CESCA). The manifesto contained four specific areas: childcare |
| — | the sustainability of the community and voluntary sector |
| — | access to health care and access to housing in Cork City. The manifesto was shared via email with all election candidates in Cork City. Posts were also shared on social media. |
2018-04-27
Politician(s) lobbied: Joan Burton (Tánaiste and Minister), Department of Social Protection; Regina Doherty (Minister), Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection
Intent: To make suggestions on how the Irish Government can reduce poverty and promote social inclusion
Methods: Submission
Details & Methods:
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| — | National Action Plan for Social Inclusion 2018 to 2021 |
2018-04-27
Politician(s) lobbied: David Stanton (Minister of State), Department of Justice and Equality; Aodhán Ó Ríordáin (Minister of State), Department of Justice and Equality
Intent: Greater efficiency in the medical transition procedure for 16 and 17-year-old trans people.::For a third category to be introduced onto birth certificates in Ireland: X for indeterminate or intersex.::Comprehensive hate crime legislation should be introduced to ensure the protection of individuals based on gender identity.::For the Irish Government to conduct further research on the effects of the current legislative provisions.
Methods: Submission
Details & Methods:
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| — | Gender reform |
2018-04-27
Politician(s) lobbied: Keith Swanick (Senator), Seanad
Intent: To share good practice on combating loneliness and social isolation in Cork City
Methods: Submission
Details & Methods:
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| — | Loneliness taskforce |
2018-01-08
Politician(s) lobbied: David Stanton (Minister of State), Department of Justice and Equality; Charles Flanagan (Minister), Department of Justice and Equality
Intent: Innovative strategies to reduce racial discrimination::Greater diversity in An Garda Siochana
Methods: Meeting
Details & Methods:
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| — | UN Convention on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination and Commission on the Future of Policing |
2017-09-11
Politician(s) lobbied: Damien English (Minister of State), Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government
Intent: Inform the development of public libraries across Cork City::Encourage public libraries to aid the development of civil society organisations and their work in Cork City
Methods: Submission
Details & Methods:
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| — | Public Library Strategy 2018-2022 Consultation With Cork City Public Participation Network |
2017-05-15
Politician(s) lobbied: Frances Fitzgerald (Minister), Department of Justice and Equality
Intent: To influence the Department of Justice and Equality on the National Women's Strategy.::To ensure that gender equality was mainstreamed in the National Women's Strategy.
Methods: Submission
Details & Methods:
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| — | National Women's Strategy |
2016-12-20
Politician(s) lobbied: Brendan Howlin (Minister), Department of Public Expenditure and Reform
Intent: Our comments on Government accountability and citizenship to be taken into account for the Government's Draft National Action Plan::Our comments on women's rights in Ireland to be taken into account by the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission for their submission to CEDAW::Our feedback to be taken into account when informing the European Pillar of Social Rights
Methods: Meeting
Details & Methods:
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| — | Open Government |
| — | the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission on CEDAW and European Pillar of Social Rights |