Politician(s) lobbied: Kevin Boxer Moran (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas
Intent: That the HSE would revisit this and allocate a dedicated PHN post for the Traveller community
Methods: Meeting
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There is funding available in counties Longford & Westmeath for a dedicated PHN for the Traveller Community but the post at the moment is included in the general nursing supply for the 2 counties.
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Politician(s) lobbied: Robert Troy (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas
Intent: For additional financial supports (for wigs/hair pieces) be made available to alopecia sufferers and cancer patients
Methods: Informal communication
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Increased supports for alopecia sufferers and cancer patients
Politician(s) lobbied: Jerry Buttimer (Minister of State), Department of Rural and Community Development
Intent: Tus participants can have a longer term on the Tus programme
Methods: Meeting
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Seeking extension of the TUS programme
Politician(s) lobbied: Jerry Buttimer (Minister of State), Department of Rural and Community Development
Intent: To support a disadvantaged community with additional supports through the Empowering Communities Programme
Methods: Meeting
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Seeking the addition of another community in Westmeath (Battery Heights in Athlone) to be considered for a new Empowering Communities Programme (ECP)
Politician(s) lobbied: Jerry Buttimer (Minister of State), Department of Rural and Community Development
Intent: Increase in SICAP funding to support more community activation programmes in disadvantaged areas
Methods: Meeting
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SICAP funding to be restored to 2007 levels
Politician(s) lobbied: Robert Troy (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas
Intent: To support the establishment of afterschool childcare services in schools in Westmeath.
Methods: Informal communication
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Engagement between Diocese and Dept of Education on the use of Primary School Premises to be used as venues for Afterschool Childcare services.
Politician(s) lobbied: Robert Troy (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas
Intent: That core funding models for Local Development Companies be developed
Methods: Meeting
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On the need for core funding for Local Development Companies
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