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Total Lobbying Efforts: 45

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Lobbying Records (Page 1 of 5)

2025-09-04
Politician(s) lobbied: Unknown
Intent: To recommend areas of support by the government.
Methods: Unknown
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MethodDescription
Pre-Budget 2026 Submission.
2025-09-04
Politician(s) lobbied: Andrew Munro (Assistant Secretary), Department of Justice
Intent: To support integration for migrants through employment.
Methods: Meeting
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MethodDescription
To create a business and migrant Taskforce.
2025-05-07
Politician(s) lobbied: Colm Brophy (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Marian Harkin (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Micheál Martin (Taoiseach), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Norma Foley (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Peter Burke (Minister), Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment; James Lawless (Minister), Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science; Jim O'Callaghan (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Dara Calleary (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Jack Chambers (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Paschal Donohoe (Minister), Department of Finance; Hildegarde Naughton (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Mary Butler (Government Chief Whip and Minister), Department of the Taoiseach
Intent: Engage and inform Minister with the work of ODI.
Methods: Email
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MethodDescription
Shared the work of ODI and requested meeting with Minister.
2025-05-07
Politician(s) lobbied: Alan Dillon (Minister of State), Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment
Intent: To engage Minister with our work and support SMEs.
Methods: Email, Meeting
Details & Methods:
MethodDescription
Shared about the work of ODI and inclusive employment.
2025-05-07
Politician(s) lobbied: Jennifer Carroll MacNeill (Minister), Department of Health
Intent: To positively impact system so more professionals can enter healthcare.
Methods: Email
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MethodDescription
Request to change healthcare systems to be inclusive of qualified international healthcare professionals.
2025-05-07
Politician(s) lobbied: Elizabeth Canavan (Assistant Secretary), Department of the Taoiseach
Intent: Positive impact on policy in relation to business and migration.
Methods: Email
Details & Methods:
MethodDescription
Sharing of information and policy position on inclusive migration and business.
2025-05-07
Politician(s) lobbied: Craig Dwyer (Special Advisor), Department of Social Protection
Intent: Increase in the numbers of disabled people in employment.
Methods: Email, Virtual Meeting
Details & Methods:
MethodDescription
Shared ODI's request for changes for Disability National Strategy to promote equitable employment.
2025-01-08
Politician(s) lobbied: Neil Ward (Assistant Secretary), Department of Justice; Shane Smyth (Adviser to Minister), Department of Finance; Matthew Lynch (Special Adviser), Department of the Taoiseach; Clare Mungovan (Special Adviser), Department of the Taoiseach; Theresa Newman (Special Adviser), Department of Further and Higher Education, Innovation and Science; Brian Keegan (Special Advisor), Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment
Intent: Include recommendations in new Programme for Government.
Methods: Email
Details & Methods:
MethodDescription
Shared recommendations for Programme for Government.
2025-01-08
Politician(s) lobbied: Theresa Newman (Special Adviser), Department of Further and Higher Education, Innovation and Science
Intent: Secure funding from National Training Fund to support intensive English lessons for all migrants to support with integration and job readiness.
Methods: Email
Details & Methods:
MethodDescription
Request for use of National Training Fund to support intensive English lessons for all migrants.
2025-01-08
Politician(s) lobbied: Brian Keegan (Special Advisor), Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment
Intent: For Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment to set up and chair a Business Taskforce, made up of business leaders and relevant civil servants, to support with cohesive integration of the migrant community.
Methods: Email, Phone call
Details & Methods:
MethodDescription
Request for Department of Enterprise
Trade and Employment to set up Business Taskforce to support cohesive integration for the migrant community.