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Lobbying Records (Page 1 of 19)
Politician(s) lobbied: Marie Sherlock (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas
Intent: Clarification on funding allocation for STP places in National Learning Network
Methods: Email
Details & Methods:
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| — | Request to Table PQ re funding for STP Places |
Politician(s) lobbied: Paul McAuliffe (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas
Intent: Clarification on policy regarding the purchase of second-hand houses by Approved Housing Bodies
Methods: Email
Details & Methods:
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| — | PQ on Capital Assistance Scheme |
Politician(s) lobbied: Unknown
Intent: Funding for the key priorities outlined in our Pre-Budget Submission to ensure that the people who use our services can live independent lives of their choosing and receive quality services.
Methods: Unknown
Details & Methods:
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| — | Rehab Groups Pre-Budget 2026 Campaign following consultation with over 600 people who use Rehab Services and 100 staff members. |
Politician(s) lobbied: Liam Quaide (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Mark Wall (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas
Intent: Funding to support the key priorities for disabled people as outlined in the ODG's Pre-Budget 2026 Submission
Methods: Email, Virtual Meeting
Details & Methods:
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| — | Oireachtas Disability Group (ODG) Pre-Budget Campaign |
Politician(s) lobbied: Paul McAuliffe (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Ruairí Ó Murchú (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Eoghan Kenny (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas
Intent: Disability matters are prioritised in Budget 2026
Methods: Email, Virtual Meeting
Details & Methods:
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| — | Meeting to outline key priorities for Budget 2026 of National Disability Services Association (NDSA) |
Politician(s) lobbied: Marian Harkin (Minister of State), Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science
Intent: Support for the work of the National Learning Network (NLN), which provides personalised inclusive education programmes and supports across Rehabilitative Training (RT), Specialist Training Provision (STP) in the Further Education and Training (FET) sector and Inclusive Education Supports in several Higher Education organisations.:: A review of the funding model for Specialist Training Provsion (STP) so that funding for core costs is provided.::The expansion and ring-fencing of Specialist Training Provision to support students with disabilities pursue courses leading to employment/further education, and reversal of decision by certain ETBs to cut/cap student places. ::Ensure a level of capital funding is in place for NLN Colleges that supports the development and upgrading of fit-for purpose, accessible and inclusive learning environments.::Minister to open our new flagship college, NLN College East, in September.
Methods: Email, Meeting
Details & Methods:
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| — | Meeting with Minister Marian Harkin to discuss work of and challenges facing National Learning Network |
Politician(s) lobbied: Seán Fleming (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas
Intent: Increase awareness of Rehab Entreprise, Portalaoise's contribution to the local economy and its role as a major employer of people with disabilities. ::Support for increase in base rate of Wage Subsidy Scheme ::Support for greater use of reserved contracts in public procurement as provided for by Article 20 of EU procurement directive. ::Parliamentary question seeking information on current use of reserved contracts by government departments and state agencies.
Methods: Email, Meeting
Details & Methods:
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| — | Meeting with Sean Fleming TD regarding RE Portlaoise |
Politician(s) lobbied: Dara Calleary (Minister), Department of Social Protection
Intent: Increase in base rate of Wage Subsidy Scheme to bring it to 70% of National Minimum Wage ::A more proactive approach by Government to social procurement, including greater use of reserved contracts in public procurement, as provided for in Article 20 of EU Procurement Directive. ::To seek support for a labour activation programme, Work Ready, operated by Rehab, which provides employment opportunties for people with disabilities.
Methods: Email, Meeting
Details & Methods:
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| — | Meeting with Minister for Social Protection |
| — | Dara Calleary |
| — | to discuss measures to increase the number of people with disabilities in employment. |
Politician(s) lobbied: Seán Canney (Minister of State), Department of Transport
Intent: The RSA to initiate a public campaign on cycling safety with particular regard to importance of wearing helmet and hi-vis jacket
Methods: Email, Meeting
Details & Methods:
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| — | Meeting with Minister Sean Canney regarding cycling safety |
| — | with particular reference to helmet/hi-vis jacket |
Politician(s) lobbied: Catherine Ardagh (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Aengus Ó Snodaigh (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Máire Devine (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Daithí Doolan (Councillor), Dublin City Council; Vincent Jackson (Councillor), Dublin City Council; Jesslyn Henry (Councillor), Dublin City Council; Dermot Lacey (Councillor), Dublin City Council; Michael Pidgeon (Councillor), Dublin City Council; Gayle Ralph (Councillor), Dublin City Council; Darragh Moriarty (Councillor), Dublin City Council; Ray Cunningham (Councillor), Dublin City Council; Carolyn Moore (Councillor), Dublin City Council; Cat O'Driscoll (Councillor), Dublin City Council; Declan Flanagan (Councillor), Dublin City Council; Keith Connolly (Councillor), Dublin City Council; Mícheál MacDonncha (Councillor), Dublin City Council; Darragh Moriarty (Councillor), Dublin City Council; Rory Hogan (Councillor), Dublin City Council; Philip Sutcliffe (Councillor), Dublin City Council; Ammar Ali (Councillor), Dublin City Council; Lesley Byrne (Councillor), Dublin City Council; Ciaran O'Meachair (Councillor), Dublin City Council; Donna Cooney (Councillor), Dublin City Council; Colm O'Rourke (Councillor), Dublin City Council; Jen Cummins (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas
Intent: Restoration of places that had been cut as a result of the capping
Methods: Email, Virtual Meeting, Phone call
Details & Methods:
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| — | Briefing for TDs and Councillors regarding cap placed on the number of student places allocated to NLN College East |
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