Lobbying Records (Page 1 of 6)
Acquired Brain Injury Ireland
2025-09-01
Intent: Investment in neurorehabilitation services in the community
Details: Implementation of the neuro-rehabilitation strategy/Implementation Framework
Officials: Norma Foley, Hildegarde Naughton, George Lawlor, Jim Codd, Verona Murphy, Pearse Doherty, Padráig Mac Lochlainn, Ciaran O'Donnell, ...
Methods: investment in neurorehabilitation services in the community - Meeting, launch of organisation's strategy 2025-2029 with Minister Foley, Kerry. - Event / Reception, investment in neurorehabilitation services in the community - Email, ...
Inclusion Ireland
2025-05-21
Intent: Influence new National Disability Strategy
Details: Letter to the Assistant Secretary General of the Department of Children, Disability, and Equality
Officials: Colm Ó Conaill
Methods: Letter
Inclusion Ireland
2025-05-21
Intent: Influence new National Disability Strategy.
Details: Meeting with the Assistant Secretary General of the Department of Children, Disability, and Equality
Officials: Colm Ó Conaill
Methods: Meeting
Inclusion Ireland
2025-05-21
Intent: Influence health-related outcomes for people with intellectual disabilities
Details: Stakeholder engagement on the findings of the Irish Longitudinal Study on Ageing (TILDA)
Officials: Colm Ó Conaill
Methods: Stakeholder roundtable attendance - Meeting
National Federation of Voluntary Service Providers Supporting People with Intellectual Disability
2025-05-21
Intent: Attendance of key stakeholders at the launch of a recruitment initiative for disability services
Details: Inviting key stakeholders to the launch of a recruitment initiative for disability services
Officials: Hildegarde Naughton, Norma Foley, Colm Ó Conaill, Paul Melia
Methods: 12/02/25: An email containing a invitation letter was sent by Alison Harnett (NFVSP CEO) to Minister's Naughton and Foley. The purpose of the invitation was to invite the Ministers to the launch of a significant recruitment initiative for disability services that was led by the NFVSP.Emails were subsequently exchanged with personnel in the Minister's offices to arrange a video input from both Ministers. Paul Melia (Special Advisor) was copied into some of these emails. - Email, 12/02/25: An email containing a invitation letter was sent by Alison Harnett (NFVSP CEO) to Colm O'Conaill (Assistant Secretary General). The purpose of the invitation was to invite Mr. O'Conaill to the launch of a significant recruitment initiative for disability services that was led by the National Federation of Voluntary Service Providers. Subsequent email on the same topic exchanged on 24/02/25 - Email
National Federation of Voluntary Service Providers Supporting People with Intellectual Disability
2025-05-21
Intent: Engaging with key stakeholders to progress priorities for Disability Service Providers and People who are supported by disability services
Details: Communicating priorities for people with disabilities and service providers to key stakeholders
Officials: Colm Ó Conaill, Norma Foley, Hildegarde Naughton, Paul Melia, Elizabeth Canavan, Stephen Mulvany
Methods: 21/01/25: Alison Harnett (NFVSP CEO) and Helena Connors (NFVSP Policy and Research Officer) attended a meeting arranged by the Department discussing findings from the Growing Up in Ireland Survey, during which they shared priorities experienced by people with intellectual disabilities and autism - Meeting, 30/01/25: Alison Harnett (NFVSP CEO) attended a meeting with Colm O'Conaill (Assistant Secretary General of DCEDIY), Minister Foley and Minister Naughton regarding the sustainability issues facing our sector, the unmet need presenting, and the sectors commitment to working in partnership with the Ministers to address and respond to these issues. - Meeting, 31/01/25: Emails sent to Minister Foley and Minister Naughton inviting them to attend an upcoming NFVSP General Assembly. - Email, ...
National Federation of Voluntary Service Providers Supporting People with Intellectual Disability
2025-05-21
Intent: Highlighting the impact of a pay and numbers strategy for DCEDIY Funded Services
Details: Highlighting the impact of a pay and numbers strategy for DCEDIY Funded Services
Officials: Bernard Gloster, Colm Ó Conaill
Methods: 03/04/25: Email containing a letter sent by Caroline Looney (NFVSP) on behalf of Alison Harnett (NFVSP CEO) to Bernard Gloster (HSE CEO) with Colm O'Conaill (Assistant Secretary General) in copy. This letter contained information in respect of ‘HSE HR Memo – Pay and Numbers Strategy for DCEDIY Funded Services’ and raised members concerns regarding potential impacts on service delivery and governance within disability services. 10/04/25: A letter was received in response. - Email
National Federation of Voluntary Service Providers Supporting People with Intellectual Disability
2025-05-21
Intent: Sharing information on ongoing projects and initiatives with key stakeholders
Details: Sharing information on ongoing projects and initatives with key stakeholders
Officials: Colm Ó Conaill
Methods: 10/02/25: An email was sent by Alison Harnett (NFVSP CEO) to Margot Loughmann, DCEDIY with Colm O'Conaill (Assistant sec gen DCEDIY) in copy. This email shared information on a research project costing the changing need of older adults that is being supported by the National Federation, in collaboration with Trinity Centre for Ageing and Intellectual Disability and the Health Research Board. - Email
Autism Spectrum Information, Advice and Meeting Point Ltd, Trading as AsIAm
2025-05-21
Intent: Tackle misinformation/misconceptions on autism prevalence and ensure support for autism-specific supports
Details: Accepted an invitation from Assistant Secretary to speak at an event on disability prevalence
Officials: Aideen Hartney, John Kearney, Colm Ó Conaill
Methods: Spoke at event in department which was attended by senior officials - Event / Reception, Liaised with Assistant Secretary to organise participation - Email
Autism Spectrum Information, Advice and Meeting Point Ltd, Trading as AsIAm
2025-05-21
Intent: Sponsorship support for the 14th Autism Europe Congress
Details: Emailed Colm O'Conaill on possible support for the 14th Autism Europe Congress
Officials: Colm Ó Conaill
Methods: Emailed the Assistant Secretary - Email