Lobbying Records (Page 1 of 10)
Higher Education Colleges Association (HECA)
2025-09-04
Intent: Secure urgent action to: implement QQI delegated authority provisions; establish and publish a transparent, consultative designation process under the HEA Act 2022; and ensure timely enfranchisement of all graduates in line with constitutional obligations.
Details: Constitutional duties from Supreme Court rulings remain unmet, risking breach and exclusion of private/independent HEI graduates. Key issues: 1937 Act: Sections 6 & 7 unconstitutional; franchise non-compliant. Seanad Electoral (University Members) (Amendment) Act 2024: Limits franchise to HEIs desig, ...
Officials: Colm O'Reardon
Methods: Email
My Legacy CLG
2025-08-29
Intent: Incentivise & grow charitable gifts in Wills with a fiscal incentive in the 2026 budget.
Details: My Legacy 2026 Pre-Budget submission
Officials: John Hogan, Colm O'Reardon, Emma Cunningham, John McCarthy, Gary Tobin, Clare Costello, Jerry Buttimer, Jack Chambers, ...
Methods: An email on the 7th July enclosing a copy of My Legacy's 2026 pre-budget submission was sent to the Department of Finance addressed to the Minister for Finance and officials and the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Services, Reform and Digitalisation.The email was also addressed to the Minister of State at the Department of Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht. - Email
National College of Ireland
2025-05-21
Intent: Discuss NCI's capital requirements
Details: Discuss NCI's capital requirements
Officials: Colm O'Reardon
Methods: Meeting on 10 March 2025 - Meeting, Letter 11 March, following up on meeting of 10 March - Letter
RCSI (Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland)
2025-05-20
Intent: A discussion about areas for future focus in higher education
Details: Areas for future focus in Higher Education
Officials: Colm O'Reardon
Methods: Meeting
AONTAS
2025-05-20
Intent: Showcase the best practices of the sector in order to generate support through funding and recognition in policy processes.
Details: Invitation to attend the annual AONTAS Star Awards
Officials: Andrew Brownlee, Nessa White, James Lawless, Marian Harkin, Colm O'Reardon, Keith Moynes, William Beausang, Padraig Walsh
Methods: Key stakeholders and decision makers were invited to the annual AONTAS Star Awards held at Croke Park on March the 7th. The aim of this activity was to showcase best practice in the community education and generate support for the sector in budgetary and policy making processes. - Email
AONTAS
2025-05-20
Intent: Recognition of the value of community education and support for the sector in budgetary decision-making and policy processes
Details: Invitation to Policy Day
Officials: James Lawless, Colm O'Reardon, William Beausang, Nessa White, Andrew Brownlee, Keith Moynes
Methods: Key decision makers, and stakeholders were invited to attend “From Politics to People”, our Adult Learners' Festival 2025 Policy Discussion on Monday 3 March. This event brought together AONTAS members, adult learners, and policy makers to demonstrate to the new Government that community education is the policy solution they need in response today’s societal challenges. - Email
Irish Universities Association
2025-05-19
Intent: Include priorities in NDP review
Details: IUA submission regarding priorities for National Development Plan review
Officials: Colm O'Reardon, William Beausang, Paul Lemass
Methods: Letter
Irish Universities Association
2025-05-16
Intent: Discuss priorities and challenges for 2025
Details: Meeting with IUA Council to discuss priorities and challenges for 2025 and beyond.
Officials: Colm O'Reardon
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
Law Society of Ireland
Current/Former DPOWhat is lobbying? (FAQ)2025-01-21
Intent: That the future government commence or increase funding for areas of interest to the Law Society including in relation to court infrastructure and access to justice
Details: Law Society submission on Budget 2025
Officials: Jack Chambers, John Hogan, Paschal Donohoe, David Moloney, Fiona O'Connor, Simon Harris, John Callinan, Sarah Bardon, ...
Methods: Email, Submission