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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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Lobby day
This was a political briefing event organised by Youth Work Ireland and took place on the 9th of April 2025c at the Freemasons Hall, Molesworth Street, Dublin.
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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%
Methods: LetterEmail
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Letter
Letter sent by email from the Board of Waterford & South Tipperary Community Youth Service asking representatives to advocate on behalf of the youth Sector with Minister O' Gorman
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We encouraged our staff to write to public representatives in their own personal right.
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.
Methods: Meeting
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Meeting
A political briefing was held on the 23rd of April at Buswell's Hotel. Political representatives were invited to attend an mingled with members of youth work Ireland.
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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 Shortall (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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Lobby day
A delegation from our charity attended a public event (invite describes in action 1 above) on the 26th of April 2023 which was visited by individual public representatives
Letter
A letter was sent to Waterford & Tipperary public representatives inviting them to attend an event organised by Youth Work Ireland