Intent: Seeking their support in our ask to have the Back to School allowance made available to all Foster Carers and not to be means tested. We attached the letter we sent to Minister Foley also.
Details: Communication to Full Committee on Children, Disability and Equality
Seeking Committee's support in our ask to have the Back to School allowance made available to all Foster Carers and not to be means tested. We attached the letter we sent to Minister Foley also. - Letter
Intent: Increased awareness among decision makers in the areas of TUSLA Child & Family Services, Education, HSE Disability. Irish Youth Justice and Mental Health about the work that YAP Ireland does and the strong outcomes that we achieve with young people and families
Email sent to stakeholder including ministers and other political contacts inviting them to the YAP Ireland Annual Report 2024 Launch Webinar on 2nd April 2025 - EmailEmail sent to stakeholder including ministers and other political contacts with links to the YAP Ireland Annual Report 2024 - SubmissionWebinar featuring a panel of guest speakers and contributions from parent and young people to launch the YAP Ireland Annual Report 2024 - Submission
Intent: To outline HIH’s case for direct service delivery engagement with DCEDIY; to clarify the rationale behind the non-renewal of the SLA; and to ensure the Department had a clear understanding of HIH’s position in response to any misrepresentation or misunderstanding of the circumstances, including those that may have arisen from communications by the Irish Red Cross.
Details: Engagement with DCEDIY regarding the non-renewal of our Service Level Agreement (SLA) with the Irish Red Cross (IRC) and the future of service delivery arrangements for hosting Ukrainian refugees.
HIH contacted DCEDIY and the Department of an Taoiseach to explain the non-renewal of its SLA with the IRC, noting the agreement no longer aligned with current operations or compliance needs. The aim was to clarify HIH’s position, address any mischaracterisation of the situation, and emphasise the need for contractual clarity to ensure good governance, financial accountability, and compliance with DPER Circular 13/2014. - Email
Intent: Understanding of who the Ukraine Civil Society Forum is::Understanding of impact of policy changes; protections for more vulnerable (elderly, sick, disabled, special needs etc)
Details: Briefing on situation of Benificiaries of Temporary Protection, changes in policy and unintended outcomes Follow up on integration measures. Information provided on unintended consequence with loss of free travel pass by people with a disability with change in accommodation designation.
