Intent: Government action on the six priorities outlined in Rehab's Pre-Budget Submission in Budget 2027: Address the Cost of DisabilityInclusive Employment for People with Disabilities Investment in independent living supports Access to person-centred, timely, age-appropriate supports Access to specialist education and improve progression to further & higher education, training and employmentInvest in the workforce, funding & reform needed to deliver high-quality, sustainable disability services
Details: Meeting with Michaela Reilly, Special Adviser, Dept of Taoiseach to discuss Rehab's Pre-Budget Submission
Email to Deirdre Gilliane with information on Rehab's pre-budget submission and request for a meetingFollow -up email after meeting - EmailMeeting with Michaela Reilly to discuss the issues outlined above, 21 July 2026 - Meeting
Intent: To promote support within government and Parliament for provision of enhanced support for charities, social enterprises and community & voluntary organisations in context of roll out of the Programme for Government and subsequent government decisions
Details: Promotion of Policies of The Wheel for charity, social enterprise and community and voluntary organisationsuntary sector
To explain, promote the policies and proposals of The Wheel regarding sustainable funding and policies for the broad community & voluntary sector and seek ongoing support - EmailTo explain, promote the policies and proposals of The Wheel regarding sustainable funding and policies for the broad community & voluntary sector and seek ongoing support - MeetingTo explain, promote the policies and proposals of The Wheel regarding sustainable funding and policies for the broad community & voluntary sector and seek ongoing support - Phone call
Intent: To support continued engagement on Ireland’s competitiveness and the policy environment for investment, research and development, and growth in the medtech sector, including implementation of the R&D Compass and continued support for IDA Ireland.
Details: Meetings with Government representatives to provide an update on Medtronic’s activities and operations in Ireland and to discuss the wider business environment for the medtech sector.
Intent: Raise awareness about Apple’s latest online safety features and the the delayed rollout of SiriAI in the EU. Further information available at https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2026/06/apple-previews-new-child-safety-features/ and https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2026/06/due-to-dma-siri-ai-delayed-in-eu-for-ios-27-and-ipados-27/.
Details: Share updates on new online safety features along with wider economic developments, including digital regulation.
Intent: Provide a general overview on the Irish residential construction industry, housing policy, Modern Methods of Construction frameworks and the broader housing market.
Follow up to provide a general overview on the Irish residential construction industry, housing policy, Modern Methods of Construction frameworks, broader housing market. - Phone callProvide a general overview on the Irish residential construction industry, housing policy, Modern Methods of Construction frameworks and the broader housing market. - MeetingProvide a general overview on the Irish residential construction industry, housing policy, Modern Methods of Construction frameworks, broader housing market. - Email
Intent: Seeking co-operation from department with the IUA to source funding, policy objectives, recognition of the priorities of the sector, and how IUA can contribute to the Ministers and Government agendas.
Details: Discussion of Government Priorities and IUA Cooperation on various sectoral issues such as strategic institutional funding, budget 2027, challenges and opportunities for Higher education
