Fórsa trade union

Politician(s) lobbied: Norma Foley (Minister), Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth; Jim O'Callaghan (Minister), Department of Justice

Intent: Fórsa has formally requested that any increase in bed capacity be deferred until (1) safe staffing levels are achieved and independently verified; and (2) tangible progress is made in resolving the outstanding industrial issues currently under consideration at Oberstown Children's Detention Centre

Methods: Letter

Politician(s) lobbied: John Lahart (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas

Intent: Seeking dialogue and the opportunity to made a short presentation regarding human rights, labour rights and the implementation of the 2016 Peace Agreement in Colombia.

Methods: Letter

Politician(s) lobbied: Jim O'Callaghan (Minister), Department of Justice

Intent: Seeking engagement with government to seek changes to the current statutory timeframes for separation and divorce.

Methods: Letter

Politician(s) lobbied: Jim O'Callaghan (Minister), Department of Justice

Intent: Seeking changes to implement legislation to ensure automatic access to civil legal aid for those accessing divorce where there has been a safety order, protection order, or coercive control within the marriage or separation.

Methods: Letter

Politician(s) lobbied: Simon Harris (Minister), Department of Finance

Intent: Seeking the enactment of legislation to enable all organisations in receipt of public monies to be held accountable to the Committee of Public Accounts.

Methods: Letter

Politician(s) lobbied: Norma Foley (Minister), Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth

Intent: Fórsa is seeking the development and implementation of a new Women's Health Action Plan, an adequately resources framework that ensures equality of access and treatment.

Methods: Letter

Politician(s) lobbied: Jennifer Carroll MacNeill (Minister), Department of Health

Intent: The abolition of the mandatory three-day waiting period for accessing abortion services.

Methods: Letter

Politician(s) lobbied: Unknown

Intent: Seeking support for ICT dispute in local authorities. Specifically asking• Write to the Chief Executive demanding recognition for critical work, fair pay and a proper career progression pathway for the ICT workers in local authorities.

Methods: Unknown

Politician(s) lobbied: Paula Butterly (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; David Cullinane (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Marie Sherlock (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Johnny Guirke (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Martin Kenny (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Pádraig Rice (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Claire Kerrane (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Laura Harmon (Senator), Seanad; Nessa Cosgrove (Senator), Seanad

Intent: Seeking support from Oireachtas members regarding Fórsa report Morale in Health and Social Care Workforce Report. The report sought for the introduction of a policy to allow for the back fill of maternity leave in the health sector.

Methods: EmailPhone call

Politician(s) lobbied: Micheál Martin (Taoiseach), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas

Intent: The INMO & ICTU have engaged with the Taoiseach’s office in relation to Long Covid, and the implications the removal of the scheme was having for individuals.In attendance at this meeting were INMO, Fórsa, SIPTU & IMO, in addition to government representatives . This was followed up with correspondence received from the Taoiseach.

Methods: Meeting