In-person meetings with TDs and senators to highlight the problems with the bills in question and their expected results - MeetingProvided speaking notes for TDs on the Reproductive Rights (Amendment) Bill 2026 - Email
Intent: Raising awareness with Oireachtas members / policy developments and annual report, requestAV Room presentation ::Attendance JOC::Meeting with Minister and officials
Intent: To inform TDs and Senators about the challenges currently facing community and voluntary organisations working in a range of different areas, and how these challenges can be best addressed.
Details: The Wheel held a briefing in the AV Room at Leinster House, hosted by Cormac Devlin TD. It comprised a panel discussion with speakers from community and voluntary organisations working in the areas of poverty, disability and LGBTQI+ rights, as well as an overview of The Wheel's priorities. We invite, ...
The Wheel emailed with Cormac Devlin TD to organise the briefing. - EmailThe Wheel held an AV Room briefing and coffee reception in Leinster House. Several TDs and Senators attended and spoke with staff from The Wheel about issues facing the community and voluntary sector. - Event / Reception
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
