Politician(s) lobbied:Jennifer Carroll MacNeill (Minister), Department of Health; Kieran O'Donnell (Minister of State), Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage
Intent: Invited Minister Carroll McNeill to launch our new Dementia Café on 29th Sept. Her office advised that she could not attend on the 29th but proposed Kieran O’Donnell TD Minister of State for Older People and Housing for the 15th of October. After consultation with key stakeholders, on the 25th of September I informed that the office that unfortunately this date did not suit all parties who wish to be in attendance. No date has been set.
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Followed up on original email to the Ministers office
Politician(s) lobbied:Jennifer Carroll MacNeill (Minister), Department of Health
Intent: Invited Minister Carroll McNeill to launch our new Dementia Café on 29th Sept. Highlighted it as a vital, supportive space for those living with dementia and their families. Outlined our team’s expertise, VR training, and plans for national expansion. Emphasised the value of her presence. Her office advised she can’t attend on the 29th but will propose an alternative date. No date arranged as yet.
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Followed up on original email to the Ministers office
Politician(s) lobbied:Darragh O'Brien (Minister), Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage; Seán Haughey (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Donna Cooney (Councillor), Dublin City Council; Richard Bruton (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas
Intent: To raise awareness of the event and what we do in the community.
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Along with the Chair, Voluntary Board and Staff of North Dublin Home Care all were invited to the opening of our new building and celebration of 50 years of serving our community. We also informed all that Minister Daragh O’Brien was officially opening our new building at 96 Clontarf Road on Friday June 21st at 3pm and that we were delighted if they could join us as we mark this important milestone.