Politician(s) lobbied: Pat the Cope Gallagher (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Padráig Mac Lochlainn (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Charles Ward (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas
Intent: To come together with youth work colleagues and members of the Oireachtas to share the real impact of youth work
Methods: Event / Reception
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Event / Reception
The briefing in Dublin on 15th April, offered a valuable opportunity to highlight the reach and importance of youth services, and to have meaningful conversations about how we can continue to support young people, their families and our communities.
Politician(s) lobbied: Charles Ward (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Charlie McConalogue (Minister of State), Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media
Intent: To ensure elected representatives are informed about youth related issues and the work of DYS
Methods: Meeting
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Meeting
Meeting with Charlie mc Conalogue on Friday 12th SeptemberMeeting with Charles Ward Tuesday 30th September
Politician(s) lobbied: Padráig Mac Lochlainn (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas
Intent: To help make elected representatives on issues relating to young people and youth work
Methods: Meeting
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Meeting
In DYS HQ meeting with youth worker and small group of young people
Politician(s) lobbied: Frank Feighan (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas
Intent: To promote the work of youth services and ask for an increase in funding for youth services
Methods: Lobby day
Politician(s) lobbied: Charlie McConalogue (Minister), Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine; Padráig Mac Lochlainn (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Charles Ward (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas
Intent: to showcase the work of Donegal Youth Service to candidate in the upcoming election
Methods: Meeting
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Meeting
To showcase the work of Donegal Youth Service
Politician(s) lobbied: Joe McHugh (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Charlie McConalogue (Minister), Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine; Niall Blaney (Senator), Seanad
Intent: Increased funding for youth services
Methods: Letter
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Letter
Sought to have a meeting to discuss the budget allocation for youth services
Politician(s) lobbied: Eileen Flynn (Senator), Seanad
Intent: Awareness of Youth Work-chance for us as a nationalfederation of local youth services to communicate the impact of our work and to highlight issueswhich impact young people and local youth services in Ireland.
Methods: Meeting
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Meeting
Meeting of Oireachtas members at a public event in Buswells Hotel on 17th April
Politician(s) lobbied: Unknown
Intent: Unknown
Methods: Unknown
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Politician(s) lobbied: Padráig Mac Lochlainn (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas
Intent: Better awareness of youth work and youth issues
Methods: Meeting
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Meeting
Meeting on 29th May 2023 to showcase the work of Donegal Youth Service and highlight youth needs in Donegal
Politician(s) lobbied: Unknown
Intent: Unknown
Methods: Unknown
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