Politician(s) lobbied: Helen McEntee (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas
Intent: Letter sent to Minister McEntee jointly from an alliance of primary school organisations requesting an increase in primary school capitation in Budget 2026.
Methods: Letter
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Advocating for capitation funding for schools
Politician(s) lobbied: Michael Healy-Rae (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas
Intent: Discussion on the lack of parental choice in Kerry at present, the benefits of schools reflecting the communities they serve and the role of faith in schools.
Methods: Meeting
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Meeting with Michael to discuss Educate Together
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reconfiguration and parental demand for choice in Kerry.
Politician(s) lobbied: Hubert Loftus (Assistant Secretary), Department of Education
Intent: Advocated for new permanent site to be confirmed for Wicklow ETSS and that consideration be given to providing a suitable building where the school is in the town. Also for better resources and support for school while in interim accommodation.
Methods: Phone call
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Advocated for Wicklow ETSS
Politician(s) lobbied: Jen Cummins (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas
Intent: To raise awareness among the community and Jen Cummins TD of the urgent need for additional Educate Together school places in Meakstown.
Methods: Event / Reception
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Attended a community meeting organised by the Dublin West Soc Dems
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with Jen Cummins TD to discuss the need for a new primary school in Meakstown.
Politician(s) lobbied: Jen Cummins (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas
Intent: To raise awareness among TDs, Senators, and parliamentary staff and encourage political support for the parental survey, information campaign, and funding for patronage reconfiguration.
Methods: Meeting
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Jen Cummins TD hosted an AV room presentation in Leinster House to inform TDs
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Senators
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and parliamentary staff about Educate Together
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highlighting the need for additional support from the Department of Education & Youth for patronage reconfiguration. The presentation included the parental survey
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an information campaign for parents
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and funding for schools and patronage transfers.
Politician(s) lobbied: Peadar Tóibín (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas
Intent: To raise awareness of Educate Together’s challenges and seek support for the parental survey and funding for reconfiguration.
Methods: Meeting
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Met with Peadar Tóibín TD to discuss Educate Together
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challenges in meeting demand
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and the need for the parental survey and reconfiguration funding.
Politician(s) lobbied: Ged Nash (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas
Intent: To explore options for expanding Educate Together school provision in Dundalk.
Methods: Meeting
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Met with Ged Nash TD in Leinster House to discuss the possibility of establishing an Educate Together school in Dundalk
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either as a new school or through patronage reconfiguration.
Politician(s) lobbied: Helen McEntee (Minister), Department of Education; Paraic Joyce (Professional Officer II), Department of Education
Intent: To inform the Minister for Education & Youth of the key challenges facing Educate Together schools and to seek Departmental support in addressing demand, funding, inclusion, and infrastructure needs.
Methods: Meeting
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Met with Minister for Education Helen McEntee TD in Leinster House to provide an overview of Educate Together schools. Discussed growing demand
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the need for new schools and patronage transfers
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core management body funding
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inclusion and supports for children with additional needs
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and issues with school buildings and funding.
Politician(s) lobbied: Jen Cummins (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas
Intent: To raise awareness of education choice issues in Dublin 8 and seek support for expanding second-level school options.
Methods: Meeting
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Jen Cummins TD facilitated a meeting between Educate Together and the Educate Dublin 8 campaign group to discuss education choice for second-level schools.
Politician(s) lobbied: Isobel Towse (Councillor), Cork County Council
Intent: To inform and engage Cllr Towse on Educate Together’s mission and the reconfiguration process, seeking her support in advancing these goals within the local council in her area.
Methods: Meeting
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Met with Cllr Isobel Towse in Clonakilty to provide an overview of Educate Together
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explain the patronage reconfiguration process.
