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Lobbying Records (Page 1 of 2)
2025-04-29
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
Details & Methods:
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| — | This was a political briefing organised by Youth Work Ireland |
2024-09-02
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: Letter, Email
Details & Methods:
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| — | We sought support from public representatives to advocate on behalf of the youth sector in the run up to the budget 2025 |
2024-05-02
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
Details & Methods:
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| — | This was a political briefing organised by Youth Work Ireland |
2023-05-03
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: Letter, Lobby day
Details & Methods:
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| — | This was a political briefing organised by Youth Work Ireland |
2023-01-16
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
Details & Methods:
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| — | A letter was sent to political representatives seeking support regarding the level of funding allocated to the sector in the national budget |
2022-04-29
Politician(s) lobbied: Marc Ó Cathasaigh (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Mattie McGrath (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Garret Ahearn (Senator), Seanad
Intent: Educate political representatives and garner their support for the youth sector
Methods: Event / Reception
Details & Methods:
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| — | This was a political briefing organised by Youth Work Ireland |
2021-08-30
Politician(s) lobbied: Roderic O'Gorman (Minister), Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth
Intent: A show of support by the Minister to draw attention to and gain support for PRIDE
Methods: Social Media
Details & Methods:
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| — | There was a campaign against PRIDE in Waterford and Minister O' Gorman was contacted and support local efforts |
2021-04-29
Politician(s) lobbied: Mary Butler (Minister of State), Department of Health
Intent: Raise ministers awareness of concerns and issues involved for a very vulnerable and often overlooked target group::This meeting was requested by the Minister and obviously she wanted to understand more about the issues concerned directly from those affected
Methods: Meeting
Details & Methods:
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| — | A meeting was held with Minister of State Mary Butler at her request to discuss LGBTI Mental Health & Trans healthcare |
2020-12-30
Politician(s) lobbied: Alan Kelly (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Mary Butler (Minister of State), Department of Health; Marc Ó Cathasaigh (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; David Cullinane (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Mattie McGrath (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Jackie Cahill (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Michael Lowry (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Garrett Ahern (Senator), Seanad; Matt Shanahan (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas
Intent: Advocacy on behalf of the Youth Sector leading to increased funding.
Methods: Letter
Details & Methods:
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| — | Sent correspondence to local representatives seeking their support for increased funding for the Youth Sector in the budget. |
2020-01-14
Politician(s) lobbied: John Halligan (Minister of State), Department of Education and Skills
Intent: Consideration by the minister of any funding that might be relevant to support the XLC Project
Methods: Letter
Details & Methods:
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| — | A letter was sent to John Halligan asking him to review grant aid to the XLC Project |