Politician(s) lobbied: Ciaran Lawler (Assistant Secretary), Department of Social Protection; Rónán Hession (Assistant Secretary), Department of Social Protection; Fiona Ward (Assistant Secretary), Department of Social Protection
Intent: To discuss with the Department of Social Protection key issues of concern for the INOU including on-going changes to social welfare system; key policy and practice developments including means testing.
Methods: Meeting
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Meeting
10th June meeting in Goldsmith House. Items discussed included: Budget 2027 considerations, means testing review, new proposals on the working age payment and targeted child payment, fuel allowance and disability.
Politician(s) lobbied: Colin Menton (Deputy Secretary General), Department of Public Expenditure, NDP Delivery and Reform
Intent: Improved communication and collaboration with the Dept. with the Community and Voluntary sector.
Methods: Meeting
Politician(s) lobbied: Unknown
Intent: Oireachtas members are kept up-to-date with policy developments and inputs from INOU affiliates and members on relevant topics and issues.
Methods: Unknown
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Method not specified
The INOU June E-Bulletin was circulated to Oireachtas members
Politician(s) lobbied: Olive McGovern (Assistant Secretaries or Equivalent Grades), Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth
Intent: The Dept. is informed on current priorities on the Pillar that are relevant to the Dept.
Methods: Virtual Meeting
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Virtual Meeting
Meeting to discuss items relevant to the CVP under the Department's remit, such as the review of the Disability Act, updates on Equality Strategies and Legislation, and the Department's work as part of the EU Presidency.
Politician(s) lobbied: Dara Calleary (Minister), Department of Social Protection
Intent: The DSP are informed on INOU priorities for the Department for Budget 2027.
Methods: Meeting
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Meeting
Participated in the DSP Pre-Budget forum on the 1st July in the Chartered Accountants House.
Politician(s) lobbied: Unknown
Intent: Oireachtas members would be informed of the INOU's Budget 2027 priorities and they are used in drafting Budgetary proposals.
Methods: Unknown
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Method not specified
The INOU circulated its 2027 Pre-Budget Submission to Oireachtas representatives
Politician(s) lobbied: Simon Harris (Tánaiste and Minister), Department of Finance; Jack Chambers (Minister), Department of Public Expenditure, NDP Delivery and Reform
Intent: The Ministers are briefed and informed on the Budgetary priorities of the Community and Voluntary Pillar.
Methods: Meeting
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Meeting
The meeting was held in the Dept. Public Expenditure and Reform. The meeting focussed on priorities that included income adequacy, social infrastructure, and the sustainability of the Community and Voluntary sector.
Politician(s) lobbied: James Browne (Minister), Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage; James Lawless (Minister), Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science; John McKeon (Secretary General), Department of Social Protection; Simon Harris (Tánaiste and Minister), Department of Finance; Jack Chambers (Minister), Department of Public Expenditure, NDP Delivery and Reform
Intent: Relevant Ministers and Officials are informed on the policies and priorities of the INOU to inform budgetary decision making.
Methods: Meeting
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Meeting
The Director spoke at the plenary on the importance of social investment as an economic priority, and participated in the breakout session on housing and skills. The Head of Policy and Media engaged in the breakout session on social protection.
Politician(s) lobbied: Dara Calleary (Minister), Department of Social Protection
Intent: The Minister is made aware of and responds to the priorities of the INOU re: employment and social protection supports.
Methods: Event / Reception
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Event / Reception
The Minister opened and spoke at the INOU Annual Delegate Conference on the 20th May. The conference focussed on the priorities for people in unemployment. The Minister launched Working for Work in the INOU on the 29th July. The publication is a handbook of comprehensive information on the Welfare to Work journey.
Politician(s) lobbied: Eoin Hayes (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas
Intent: Ensuring the Deputy is informed on INOU priorities in consideration of the Budget 2027 proposals.
Methods: Meeting
