Lobbying Records (Page 1 of 21)
ALONE
2025-09-20
Intent: To inform members of the Oireachtas and others on the academic evidence for the success of ALONE's delivery model under the ECC
Details: Invite to Impact Assessment launch
Officials: Michaela Reilly, Bairbre Nic Aongusa, Barry Kehoe, Coilín O'Reilly, Colm Ward, Eddie Taaffe, Emer O'Gorman, Eoin Doyle, ...
Methods: Invitation to launch of ALONE's Impact Assessment report. - Email
Volunteering Ireland
2025-09-19
Intent: The submission highlighted that many of the actions contained in the current strategy are positive but were not delivered or implemented. Cross-departmental ownership of this strategy is key to ensuring that more actions are delivered. Actions need to be more easily measurable to assess progress for all stakeholders. Actions should be clear and specific. An evaluation plan should be created at the onset of the strategy. The strategy should be adequately funded.
Details: Submission on a new Strategy to support the Community and Voluntary sector in Ireland.
Officials: Bairbre Nic Aongusa
Methods: The submission highlighted that many of the actions contained in the current strategy are positive but were not delivered or implemented. Cross-departmental ownership of this strategy is key to ensuring that more actions are delivered. Actions need to be more easily measurable to assess progress for all stakeholders. Actions should be clear and specific. An evaluation plan should be created at the onset of the strategy. The strategy should be adequately funded. - Submission
Social Innovation Growth Fund Ireland Limited trading as Rethink Ireland.
2025-09-19
Intent: Looking to strengthen the relationship with the Department and Minister ::Looking to get news on an upcoming contract with the Department to continue our work::Showcase the value of Philanthropy and Social Innovation
Details: Meeting with Minister Buttimer and Department to discuss contract renewal
Officials: Jerry Buttimer, Bairbre Nic Aongusa
Methods: Meeting took place on the 29th May between 11 – 11:45 a.m at Department Community Rural Affairs and the Gaeltacht at Trinity Point discussing the following key points Funding Contract Rethink Ireland 2024 Annual Accounts • Upcoming Event: June 26th(morning) in Shannon, Co Clare - Meeting, Follow up emails on update of meeting and status of contract - Email
The Wheel
2025-09-17
Intent: To inform elected representatives and relevant departments about the priorities for the community and voluntary sector in relation to Budget 2026.
Details: The Wheel's Pre-Budget Submission 2026 was sent to elected representatives and relevant government departments in advance of the Budget. It highlights the priorities for the community and voluntary sector, including sustainable funding for the sector, equality of pay, increased compliance requiremen, ...
Officials: Dara Calleary, Jerry Buttimer, Mary Hurley, Bairbre Nic Aongusa, John McKeon, Teresa Leonard, Norma Foley, Hildegarde Naughton, ...
Methods: Email
Local Development Companies Network CLG
2025-07-17
Intent: Continued support for the Community Connection Project
Details: Briefing on Community Connection Project
Officials: Bairbre Nic Aongusa
Methods: This briefing took place online on the 9th July. - Virtual Meeting
Local Development Companies Network CLG
2025-07-07
Intent: To seek support for the SICAP programme
Details: Correspondence to highlight the need for greater budget allocation for the SICAP programme
Officials: Bairbre Nic Aongusa
Methods: Correspondence drawing attention to budgetary challenges in SICAP - Email
Social Innovation Growth Fund Ireland Limited trading as Rethink Ireland.
2025-05-21
Intent: Strengthen the partnership with DRCD, Build relationships with new Ministers and invite Minister Buttimer to speak at an upcoming Rethink Ireland event
Details: Discuss the Dormant Accounts Fund, role of social innovation and philanthropy and how Rethink Ireland can support policy
Officials: Jerry Buttimer, Dara Calleary, Bairbre Nic Aongusa, Bernie McNally, Cliodhna O’Neill
Methods: Email to request a meeting with Ministers and Department speak to the following key areas Strengthen the partnership with DRCD, Build relationships with new Ministers - Email, Invite Minister Buttimer to speak at an upcoming Rethink Ireland event delivered a speech and launched a report on behalf of Rethink Ireland -UNESCO and NUIG https://rethinkireland.ie/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Why-Wellbeing-Matters-Youth-Report.pdfEvent: Why Wellbeing Matters: Evaluation of Rethink Ireland Education & Mental Health Funds 2017-2022 Date and Time: Wednesday, 9 April, 10.30am to 2.30pm Location: President’s Hall, The Law Society of Ireland, Blackhall Place, Dublin 7 - Event / Reception, To ask key department ofiicials from DRCD and Department of Education to speak at the launch of the report - Event / Reception
Volunteering Ireland
2025-05-21
Intent: Inclusion of support for and investment in the Department of Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht’s Statement of Strategy 2025 - 2028
Details: Submission to Department of Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht’s Statement of Strategy 2025 - 2028
Officials: Mary Hurley, Bairbre Nic Aongusa
Methods: We propose the following actions in the new Statement of Strategy: • Evaluate and learn from the 2021-2025 National Volunteering Strategy. • Develop a new National Volunteering Strategy to build on work done to date and address ongoing challenges facing volunteering. • Develop a comprehensive implementation plan for the National Volunteering Strategy, that is robust and inclusive of all relevant stakeholders. • Continue to fund and support Volunteer Ireland and Volunteer Centres. - Submission
Irish Men's Sheds Association
2025-05-20
Intent: Return of the Men's Shed Grant up to a value of €3000,00 per shed.
Details: Discussion the re-establishment of the Men's Shed Grant
Officials: Dara Calleary, Mary Hurley, Bairbre Nic Aongusa, Darragh Gallagher
Methods: Meeting
Social Justice Ireland
2025-04-29
Intent: Awareness of findings of publications 'Social Justice Matters 2025' and 'Sustainable Progress Index 2025';Meetings with relevant Ministers, Civil Servant and politicians to discuss particular elements of the reports that are within their remit;Attendance of Oireachtas members at publication launch on 2nd April.
Details: Letter with a copy of Social Justice Matters 2025 sent with a request for a meeting.
Officials: Micheál Martin, Simon Harris, Jim O'Callaghan, Jack Chambers, Paschal Donohoe, Martin Heydon, Norma Foley, Helen McEntee, ...
Methods: Letter