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Politician(s) lobbied: David Cullinane (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Conor D McGuinness (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Natasha Newsome Drennan (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas
Intent: Build the understanding of political representatives of the Youth Sector so that they can advocate on our behalf on policy and funding matters
Methods: Lobby day
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This was a political briefing organised by Youth Work Ireland
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Politician(s) lobbied: Mary Butler (Minister of State), Department of Health; Marc Ó Cathasaigh (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Matt Shanahan (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Jackie Cahill (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Jackie Cahill (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; David Cullinane (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; John Cummins (Senator), Seanad; Garret Ahearn (Senator), Seanad
Intent: To increase funding to the Youth Sector by 8%
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We sought support from public representatives to advocate on behalf of the youth sector in the run up to the budget 2025
Politician(s) lobbied: Martin Browne (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Garret Ahearn (Senator), Seanad; Matt Shanahan (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Willie O'Dea (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas
Intent: Support for Equality for Youth Workers pay similar to Section 39 funded staff as a two-tier system will make youth work a less attractive career and erode the quality of the services we offer to youth.Support for Young People in Rural and Remote Areas - we need funding for dedicated rural youth work programmes.Support to ensure Youth Services are at the Heart of Local Authority Integration Work.
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Politician(s) lobbied: Roderic O'Gorman (Minister), Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth; Jackie Cahill (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Matt Shanahan (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Róisín Shorthall (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Mattie McGrath (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Marc Ó Cathasaigh (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas
Intent: Awareness of public representatives raised regarding crucial issues such as young people and mental health
Methods: Lobby dayLetter
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This was a political briefing organised by Youth Work Ireland
Politician(s) lobbied: Jackie Cahill (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Michael Lowry (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Mary Butler (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; David Cullinane (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Mattie McGrath (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Marc Ó Cathasaigh (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Martin Browne (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas
Intent: Representation to the minister on behalf of the sector asking for funding to be increased
Methods: Letter
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A letter was sent to political representatives seeking support regarding the level of funding allocated to the sector in the national budget