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2025-08-27
Politician(s) lobbied: Darragh O'Brien (Minister), Department of Transport
Intent: A meeting with the Department to express our concern regarding the decision to replace the long-promised Energy Poverty Action Plan (EPAP) with the broader Energy Affordability Action Plan, and the establishment of the National Energy Affordability Taskforce (NEAT) without civil society representation.
Methods: Letter
Details & Methods:
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| — | NTMABS joined with other organisations to send a joint letter outlining our concerns regarding the replacement of the energy poverty action plan and the establishment of the Energy Affordability Taskforce |
2025-08-27
Politician(s) lobbied: Paschal Donohoe (Minister), Department of Finance
Intent: To secure financial inclusion measures for Travellers in Budget 2026
Methods: Email
Details & Methods:
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| — | National Traveller MABS submitted it's pre budget submission to the Minister for Finance's office. |
2025-08-27
Politician(s) lobbied: Robert Troy (Minister of State), Department of Finance; Eileen Flynn (Senator), Seanad
Intent: Minister Robert Troy launched the National Traveller MABS Pensions 2025 research report.
Methods: Email, Phone call
Details & Methods:
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| — | Minister Robert Troy launched the National Traveller MABS Pensions 2025 research report on 11 June 2025. |
2025-08-27
Politician(s) lobbied: Micheál Carrigy (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Seamus McGrath (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Richard Boyd Barrett (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Paula Butterly (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Joe Cooney (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Thomas Gould (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Paul McAuliffe (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Rory Hearne (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Eoin Ó Broin (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Joe Flaherty (Senator), Seanad; Aubrey McCarthy (Senator), Seanad; Pat Casey (Senator), Seanad; Maria McCormack (Senator), Seanad; PJ Murphy (Senator), Seanad
Intent: To highlight three priority policy areas that the Committee should address in its 2025 work programme.1. Implementation of Minimum BER Standards in the Private Rental Sector2. Scaling Up and Resourcing the Local Authority and AHB Retrofit Programmes3. Ireland’s Forthcoming National Building Renovation Plan
Methods: Email
Details & Methods:
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| — | NTMABS as a part of a group of civil society organisations working to end energy poverty and ensure warm |
| — | affordable homes for all |
| — | we are writing to highlight three priority policy areas that the Committee should address in its 2025 work programme. |
2025-08-27
Politician(s) lobbied: George Lawlor (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Barry Ward (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Dessie Ellis (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; John Connolly (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Maurice Quinlivan (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Naoise Ó Muirí (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Pádraig Rice (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Seamus McGrath (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Tony McCormack (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Anne Rabbitte (Senator), Seanad; Eileen Flynn (Senator), Seanad; Joe O'Reilly (Senator), Seanad; Malcolm Noonan (Senator), Seanad; Maria Byrne (Senator), Seanad
Intent: Raise awareness of National Traveller MABS and it's work among the members of the committee.
Methods: Letter
Details & Methods:
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| — | A letter of introduction was posted to all members of the Committee on Key Issues Affecting the Traveller Community 2025 |
2025-04-27
Politician(s) lobbied: Robert Troy (Minister of State), Department of Finance; Eileen Flynn (Senator), Seanad
Intent: A meeting with the minister for Finance to see how we might work together to achieve financial literacy and inclusion improvements for Travellers.
Methods: Email, Meeting
Details & Methods:
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| — | Given the Government’s commitment in the Programme for Government 2025 |
| — | Securing Ireland’s Future |
| — | to take steps to advance financial literacy and financial services inclusion for Irish Traveller and Roma communities National Traveller MABS sought a meeting with the minister for Finance to see how we might work together to achieve these goals. |
2024-09-26
Politician(s) lobbied: Chris Andrews (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Ivana Bacik (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Richard Boyd Barrett (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Mick Barry (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Cathal Berry (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; John Brady (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Colm Brophy (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; James Browne (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Martin Browne (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Richard Bruton (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Colm Burke (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Peter Burke (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Mary Butler (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Thomas Byrne (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Jackie Cahill (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Dara Calleary (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Seán Canney (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Ciaran Cannon (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Joe Carey (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Matt Carthy (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Jack Chambers (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Sorca Clarke (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Joan Collins (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Michael Collins (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Niall Collins (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Catherine Connolly (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Rose Conway-Walsh (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Patrick Costello (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Simon Coveney (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Barry Cowen (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Michael Creed (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Réada Cronin (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Cathal Crowe (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Seán Crowe (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; David Cullinane (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Pa Daly (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Cormac Devlin (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Alan Dillon (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Pearse Doherty (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Paul Donnelly (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Stephen Donnelly (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Paschal Donohoe (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Francis Noel Duffy (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Bernard Durkan (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Dessie Ellis (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Damien English (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Alan Farrell (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Mairéad Farrell (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Frank Feighan (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Michael Fitzmaurice (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Peter Fitzpatrick (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Joe Flaherty (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Charles Flanagan (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Seán Fleming (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Norma Foley (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Kathleen Funchion (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Gary Gannon (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Thomas Gould (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Noel Grealish (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Brendan Griffin (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Johnny Guirke (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Marian Harkin (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Simon Harris (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Seán Haughey (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Danny Healy-Rae (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Michael Healy-Rae (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Martin Heydon (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Emer Higgins (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Neasa Hourigan (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Brendan Howlin (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Heather Humphreys (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Paul Kehoe (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Alan Kelly (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Gino Kenny (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Martin Kenny (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Claire Kerrane (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; John Lahart (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; James Lawless (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Brian Leddin (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Padráig Mac Lochlainn (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Michael Lowry (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Jennifer Carroll MacNeill (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Marc MacSharry (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Josepha Madigan (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Catherine Martin (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Micheál Martin (Tánaiste and Minister), Department of Foreign Affairs; Steven Matthews (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Paul McAuliffe (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Charlie McConalogue (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Mary Lou McDonald (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Helen McEntee (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Mattie McGrath (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; John McGuinness (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Joe McHugh (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Michael McNamara (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Denise Mitchell (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Aindrias Moynihan (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Michael Moynihan (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Imelda Munster (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Catherine Murphy (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Paul Murphy (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Verona Murphy (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Johnny Mythen (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Ged Nash (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Denis Naughten (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Hildegarde Naughton (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Carol Nolan (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Malcolm Noonan (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Eoin Ó Broin (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Marc Ó Cathasaigh (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Éamon Ó Cuív (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Seán Ó Fearghaíl (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Ruairí Ó Murchú (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Aodhán Ó Ríordáin (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Aengus Ó Snodaigh (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Darragh O'Brien (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Joe O'Brien (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Cian O'Callaghan (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Jim O'Callaghan (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; James O'Connor (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Jennifer Murnane O'Connor (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Willie O'Dea (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Kieran O'Donnell (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Richard O'Donoghue (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Patrick O'Donovan (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Fergus O'Dowd (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Roderic O'Gorman (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Louise O'Reilly (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Darren O'Rourke (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Christopher O'Sullivan (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; John Paul Phelan (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Thomas Pringle (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Maurice Quinlivan (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Anne Rabbitte (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Neale Richmond (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Michael Ring (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Eamon Ryan (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Patricia Ryan (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Matt Shanahan (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Seán Sherlock (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Róisín Shorthall (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Brendan Smith (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Bríd Smith (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Duncan Smith (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Niamh Smyth (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Ossian Smyth (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Brian Stanley (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; David Stanton (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Peadar Tóibín (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Robert Troy (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Pauline Tully (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Leo Varadkar (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Mark Ward (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Jennifer Whitmore (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Violet Anne Wynne (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Aidan Davitt (Senator), Seanad; Aisling Dolan (Senator), Seanad; Alice-Mary Higgins (Senator), Seanad; Annie Hoey (Senator), Seanad; Barry Ward (Senator), Seanad; Catherine Ardagh (Senator), Seanad; David Norris (Senator), Seanad; Denis O'Donovan (Senator), Seanad; Diarmuid Wilson (Senator), Seanad; Eileen Flynn (Senator), Seanad; Emer Currie (Senator), Seanad; Erin McGreehan (Senator), Seanad; Eugene Murphy (Senator), Seanad; Fintan Warfield (Senator), Seanad; Fiona O'Loughlin (Senator), Seanad; Frances Black (Senator), Seanad; Garret Ahearn (Senator), Seanad; Garrett Ahern (Senator), Seanad; Gerard Craughwell (Senator), Seanad; Gerry Horkan (Senator), Seanad; Jerry Buttimer (Senator), Seanad; Joe O'Reilly (Senator), Seanad; John Cummins (Senator), Seanad; John McGahon (Senator), Seanad; Lisa Chambers (Senator), Seanad; Lorraine Clifford-Lee (Senator), Seanad; Lynn Boylan (Senator), Seanad; Lynn Ruane (Senator), Seanad; Mal O'Hara (Senator), Seanad; Malcolm Byrne (Senator), Seanad; Maria Byrne (Senator), Seanad; Marie Sherlock (Senator), Seanad; Mark Daly (Senator), Seanad; Mark Wall (Senator), Seanad; Martin Conway (Senator), Seanad; Mary Fitzpatrick (Senator), Seanad; Mary Seery Kearney (Senator), Seanad; Michael McDowell (Senator), Seanad; Micheál Carrigy (Senator), Seanad; Ned O'Sullivan (Senator), Seanad; Niall Blaney (Senator), Seanad; Niall Ó Donnghaile (Senator), Seanad; Niall Ó Donnghaile (Senator), Seanad; Ollie Crowe (Senator), Seanad; Paddy Burke (Senator), Seanad; Pat Casey (Senator), Seanad; Paul Daly (Senator), Seanad; Paul Gavan (Senator), Seanad; Pauline O'Reilly (Senator), Seanad; Pippa Hackett (Senator), Seanad; Rebecca Moynihan (Senator), Seanad; Regina Doherty (Senator), Seanad; Robbie Gallagher (Senator), Seanad; Róisín Garvey (Senator), Seanad; Rónán Mullen (Senator), Seanad; Seán Kyne (Senator), Seanad; Shane Cassells (Senator), Seanad; Sharon Keogan (Senator), Seanad; Tim Lombard (Senator), Seanad; Timmy Dooley (Senator), Seanad; Tom Clonan (Senator), Seanad; Victor Boyhan (Senator), Seanad; Vincent P Martin (Senator), Seanad
Intent: T.D.'s and Senators to have a copy of the NTMABS research report 'Financial Unwellness' and to have it's findings considered as part of the Financial Literacy Strategy currently being prepared.
Methods: Email
Details & Methods:
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| — | An copy of NTMABS research report into financial literacy in the Traveller community was sent via email to all T.D.'s and Senators |
2024-07-30
Politician(s) lobbied: Eileen Flynn (Senator), Seanad; Michael McGrath (Minister), Department of Finance
Intent: T.D.'s and Senators to attend the launch of the NTMABS research report 'Financial Unwellness' and to have it's findings considered as part of the Financial Literacy Strategy currently being prepared.
Methods: Email
Details & Methods:
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| — | An invitation was sent to all T.D.'s and Senators to invite them to the launch of NTMABS research report into financial literacy in the Traveller community. |
2024-05-16
Politician(s) lobbied: Michael McGrath (Minister), Department of Finance
Intent: The Minister's presence at the launch of the research report.
Methods: Email
Details & Methods:
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| — | An invitation was sent to Minister Michael McGrath to invite him to launch NTMABS research report into financial literacy in the Traveller community. |
2024-05-16
Politician(s) lobbied: Jennifer Carroll MacNeill (Minister of State), Department of Finance; Eileen Flynn (Senator), Seanad
Intent: A meeting with the Minister to discuss the financial exclusion of Travellers in Ireland.
Methods: Email, Meeting
Details & Methods:
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| — | Email was sent to Minister of State Jennifer Carroll MacNeill with National Traveller MABS reports attached seeking a meeting to discuss the financial exclusion of Travellers in Ireland. |