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Intent: To secure appropriate funding and support with the many issues being experienced by people with disabilities and their families and to see what the Government can do in Budget 2027 to address these challnges.
Details: Disability Service Providers lobby Government and local public to support the pre-Budget Submission 2027 spearheaded by the National Federation of Voluntary Service Providers to highlight the many issues facing people with ID and autism, and their families, including the critical sustainability issu, ...
E-mails sent to local representatives within the constituencies which the organisation operate services - EmailSocial media platforms such as X and facebook were used to profile these matters. - Social MediaPhone call
Intent: Further opportunities to engage on the issues that were raised at the North South Interparliamentary Association including the value of conversations around advance care planning and the importance of recognising the role health care professionals play in delivering a palliative care approach and our call for a Register of Advance Healthcare Directives.
Details: Follow up letter of thanks for the opportunity to contribute to the discussion on the challenges and opportunities facing palliative care
Intent: Circulation of a Vodafone and IIEA report on the importance of secure and resilient digital connectivity as a core pillar of Europe’s security and defence, and the need to support and enable investment in that resilience
Details: Vodafone + IIEA report on the importance of secure and resilient connectivity
Intent: Raise the profile of the National Family Resource Centre (FRC) programme and provide an opportunity for Oireachtas members to meet with FRC reprsentatives from their region. Launch of the FRC National Forum Pre-Budget Submission for 2026 seeking an minimum of €255,000 core funding for all FRCs, a dedicated capital funding stream for FRCs, and urgent investment in counselling and therapeutic supports.
Details: The Family Resource Centre National Forum held a political engagement event on the 6th of May at Buswells Hotel in Dublin.
Political engagement event held on the 6th of May in Buswells hotel in Dublin. Key agenda was to launch the FRC National Forum Pre-Budget Submission outlining 3 key ask for Budget 2027 including an increase of core funding for all FRCs, a dedicated capital funding stream for FRCs, and urgent investment in counselling and therapeutic supports. - Event / Reception
Intent: Funding for disability measures in Budget 2027. Specific asks available at https://www.disability-federation.ie/publications/dfi-pre-budget-2027-the-least-we-can-expect-1/
Emer Begley and Fleactha Phelan met with Deputy Eoin Hayes and Deputy Cian O'Callaghan Social Democrats, as well as meeting with Martin Daly Fianna Fail. - MeetingTargeting relevant Ministers and Oireachtas Committee Members as well as relevant senior personnel in the following Government Departments: Dept of Children, Disability and Equality, Dept of Health, Dept of Transport, Dept of Social Protection. - EmailTo Fianna Fail (for the Disabilty Political Engagement Group DPEG) Deputy Martin Daly and Senator Margaret Murphy O'Mahony. - Email
Intent: I sent an ICCL briefing note focusing on the powers of private security following the death of Mr Yves Sakila, seeking to change the policy approach regarding private security, their powers to use force, and options for accountability for potential human rights violations perpetrated by private security.
Intent: Measures to Support Farm Sectors::• Increased funding for all national support schemes with no linear cuts imposed::• Suckler cow total supports of €300/cow on all cows::• €35/ewe to all breeding ewes & €45/ewe for hill ewes::• Beef calf from Dairy Herds Scheme - €100/calf::• Beef Sustainability Scheme - €100/head for cattle aged 1-2yrs::• Dairy Fertiliser support, improve TAMS access, VAT reliefs, and volatility mechanisms::• Tillage Expansion and Sustainability Scheme (TESS) €65 million for a tillage sustainability scheme and an additional €3.2 million for a tillage expansion scheme::• Increased funding to ensure full payment to all Straw Incorporation Measure (SIM) applicants::• Horticulture supports to alleviate cost of production including labour – increase in Horticulture Grant Scheme::• Re-establishment of Multi-Species Sward and Red Clover Silage Schemes::• Sector specific supports for Mushroom & Potato farmers::• Pigs & Poultry - additional TAMS grant supports and animal heal
