Politician(s) lobbied: David Kelly (Assistant Secretary), Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage
Intent: A briefing occurred on the Department's recent changes in structure and personnel and current strategic approach to the national homeless action plan.
Methods: Meeting
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The meeting was hosted by David Kelly assistant secretary general of DHLG - Meeting with DHLGH - Department of Housing
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Local Government and Heritage Thursday
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19 March·2:30 – 4:00pm
Politician(s) lobbied: Robert O'Donoghue (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas
Intent: A presentation to the Budgetary oversight committee of Dáil Eireann from a representative group of the community and voluntary sector related to the sustainability and funding of NGOs providing services on behalf of the state.
Methods: Meeting
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Budgetary Oversight Committee Tuesday
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28 April·3:30 – 5:00pm
Politician(s) lobbied: David Kelly (Assistant Secretary), Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage
Intent: This was a briefing by the department housing in relation to the publication of the government's new policy on housing to the NGO sector. The purpose was to obtain information from the Department in relation to the direction of housing policy.
Methods: Meeting
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Wednesday
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12th of November. David Carroll attended a Department of Housing and NGO Representatives Meeting on Homelessness. Held in the Minister's Conference Room in Custom House.
Politician(s) lobbied: Aodhán Ó Ríordáin (MEP), European Parliament
Intent: To discuss anti-poverty initiatives and EU Affordability strategies.
Methods: Meeting
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Wednesday
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5th of November 2025. David Carroll along with Dermot Murphy
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Matthew Young and Colette Campbell of Depaul
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travelled to the EU Parliament
Politician(s) lobbied: James Browne (Minister), Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage
Intent: Discussion on policy and programs to develop. This lobbying opportunity was to discuss the issue of homelessness for those emerging from The International Protection System. Depaul alongside our colleagues in Crosscare sought to inform the government and the minister of the challenges and issues and to seek improvements in housing policy with regards to this group.
Methods: Meeting
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Wednesday
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29th of October 2025. David Carroll met with Minister James Brown in Leinster House. Tanya Stack
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Senior Services Manager in Depaul was also present.
Politician(s) lobbied: Micheál Martin (Taoiseach), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas
Intent: Discuss funding of the sector.
Methods: Event / Reception
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The Wheel's Annual Conference invited a group of members including David Carroll and the Taoiseach. A number of issues were discussed including the WRC Review in relation to the funding of the sector. Held in Croke Park
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Wednesday May 28th at 4-5:30pm.
Politician(s) lobbied: Eoin Ó Broin (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas
Intent: Meeting with TD Eoin Ó'Brion on behalf of the Dublin Homeless Network.Irish Homeless Policy Group, convened meeting (IHPG). Note: Exempt communication re: Policy Working Group
Methods: Meeting
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IHPG meeting with Eoin Ó Brion - Wednesday 12th of Feb. @ 11am.
Politician(s) lobbied: Mary Hayes (Director of Services or Equivalent), Dublin City Council; Liam Burke (Director of Services or Equivalent), Fingal County Council
Intent: Note: Exempt communication re: Policy Working Group
Methods: Meeting
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Dublin Homeless Joint Consultative Forum- 26th February 2025
Politician(s) lobbied: Aodhán Ó Ríordáin (MEP), European Parliament
Intent: Support for Depaul Ireland & Depaul International’s work pertaining to Ukraine, UN SustainableDevelopment Goals, and to EU-level policy on housing & homelessness.Collaboration on an event
Methods: EmailInformal communicationMeetingPhone call
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David Kitching - 12th of Feb. Briefing MEP Ó Ríordáin on the work of Depaul Ireland and Depaul International
Politician(s) lobbied: Darragh O'Brien (Minister), Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage
Intent: Attending the quarterly convened committee meeting.
Methods: Meeting
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David Carroll attended the National Homeless Action Committee (NHAC) Q3 2024 Meeting on Wednesday the 11th of September at 11am
