Lobbying Records (Page 1 of 10)
Autism Spectrum Information, Advice and Meeting Point Ltd, Trading as AsIAm
2019-09-24
Intent: By securing their support, elected candidates would honour this pledge to ensure that autism-friendly initiatives passed through the European Parliament in collaboration with other MEPs from across Ireland and other jurisdictions within Europe.
Details: Wrote to a range of European candidates to secure a pledge from them to lobby and support European initiatives in favour of autism-friendly policies and measures.
Officials: Clare Daly, Mick Wallace, Ciarán Cuffe, Gary Gannon, Frances Fitzgerald, Alice-Mary Higgins, Lynn Boylan, Alex White, ...
Methods: Email
Autism Spectrum Information, Advice and Meeting Point Ltd, Trading as AsIAm
2019-05-21
Intent: Elected Candidates would, as part of their new roles, advance autism affairs and concerns at a European Parliamentary level, coordinating with fellow MEPs from other EU member states who signed similar pledges.
Details: Wrote to European Parliamentary Candidates to Advance Policies and Initiatives for an Autism-Friendly European Union as part of a transnational campaign undertaken by Autism Europe.
Officials: Billy Kelleher, Anne Rabbitte, Mairead McGuinness, Seán Kelly, Deirdre Clune, Andrew Doyle, Alex White, Dominic Hannigan, ...
Methods: Prospective candidates from across the political landscape were emailed copies of Autism Europe's 'New Dynamic for Autism' manifesto and pledges to affirm their support for an autism-friendly Europe. Those candidates who affirmed their support would have their names accordingly added to a list of others making the same pledge from across Europe on Autism Europe's website. - Email
Irish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
2019-05-21
Intent: Commit to support animal welfare by pledging on Vote for Animals 2019 website
Details: Vote for Animals
Officials: Mick Wallace, Fidelma Healy Eames, Dominic Hannigan, Clare Daly, Alice-Mary Higgins, Breda Gardner, Andrew Doyle, Éilis Ryan, ...
Methods: Email
Environmental Pillar
2019-05-21
Intent: Call for a rejection of the proposed negotiating mandate
Details: Ireland's position on the Paris Agreement & EU US TTIP negotiating mandate at EU Trade Minister's meeting 21st February 2019 - Call for a rejection of the proposed negotiating mandate
Officials: Simon Coveney, Heather Humphreys, Gerry Adams, Seán Barrett, Richard Boyd Barrett, John Browne, Joan Burton, Jerry Buttimer, ...
Methods: Email
UK and Ireland Fuel Distributors Association (UKIFDA)
2019-05-20
Intent: The FPS and its members feel strongly that oil and - more long-term – a liquid efuel and/or bio fuel, can be part of the phased solution and the association has been working closely with the European Confederation of Fuel Distributors (ECFD), boiler manufacturers and other trade associations to promote the development of a liquid bio fuel. The FPS believes the Government should look at a tiered approach to achieving the 2050 carbon reduction ,setting a pathway for home heating carbon reduction
Details: Responding to the first draft of Ireland's National Energy and Climate Plan (NECP). the trade association for the oil and fuel sector in Ireland and the UK, The Federation of Petroleum Suppliers (FPS) wrote to the Irish Minister for Communications, Climate Action and the Environment Richard Bruton. , ...
Officials: Richard Bruton, Heather Humphreys, Niamh Smyth, Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin, Gerry Adams, James Bannon, Seán Barrett, Tom Barry, ...
Methods: We sent two letters to Irish Minister for Communications, Climate Action and the Environment Richard Bruton. The FPS requested a meeting to discuss how the association can work with the Government to help find ways to reduce Ireland’s carbon footprint - Letter, We sent emails to the TDs selected below to to highlight the issue and to inform them we had writtent to Richard Bruton. - Email
Society of the Irish Motor Industry
2019-01-17
Intent: For Budget 2019, key issues included: Adjustment to the VRT and Road Tax Bands for 2019 for WLTP tested cars; no negative taxation changes for diesel vehicles; extension of current VRT reliefs; increased investment in the EV Charging Infrastructure; measures that ensure Ireland does not become a dumping ground for old polluting vehicles; development of policy for treatment of used imports post-BREXIT.
Details: Budget Submission 2019 - SIMI prepares an annual Submission for the Budget. The Submission was issued to the Minister, but in addition the Society held 2 lobbying days inviting all TDs and Senators to Buswells Hotel to outline the contents of the Submission.
Officials: Gerry Adams, Seán Barrett, James Bannon, Tom Barry, Richard Boyd Barrett, Tommy Broughan, John Browne, Richard Bruton, ...
Methods: 2 Lobby Days in Buswells Hotel, Sep 19th 2018 & Sep 20th 2018, to which all TDS and Senators were invited. - Lobby day
Jack and Jill Children's Foundation
Current/Former DPOWhat is lobbying? (FAQ)2018-06-18
Intent: The Jack & Jill specialist liaison nurses believe the in loco parentis rule questions the professionalism of nurses who have trained to the highest level to care for sick children in their own homes. The nurses see first-hand the negative impact this rule is having on families and the additional stress it is causing. Jack & Jill is urging the HSE to abolish this clause and for the responsible Ministers to respond to the motion on Disability Rights recently and unanimously passed in the Dail
Details: For parents who have children with complex medical need, the HSE policy of 'In Loco Parentis' compels parents to provide a 'competent adult' to be in the home. This policy applies even when a qualified nurse is there should the parents decide to leave the home. Jack & Jill are advocating that the im, ...
Officials: Gerry Adams, Seán Barrett, Tom Barry, James Bannon, Richard Boyd Barrett, Tommy Broughan, John Browne, Richard Bruton, ...
Methods: On the day of the special Dail debate on the motion on Disability Rights (Tuesday 27 March), Jack & Jill contacted each TD by email to ask for their support for the motion - Email, The Jack & Jill Nurse Managers wrote to Minister Simon Harris to request a meeting with him to discuss the issue of the 'in loco parentis' clause - Letter, The Jack & Jill Nurse Manager wrote to Minister Finian McGrath to request a meeting with him to discuss the issue of the 'in loco parentis' clause - Letter, ...
Uplift
2018-05-21
Intent: We wanted TDs to champion strengthen the ratification of the UN Convention on the Rights of People With Disabilities
Details: UN Convention on the Rights of People With Disabilities
Officials: Gerry Adams, James Bannon, Seán Barrett, Tom Barry, Richard Boyd Barrett, Tommy Broughan, John Browne, Richard Bruton, ...
Methods: Email
UCD Students' Union Company Limited by Guarantee
2018-05-16
Intent: The referendum would be called for a date early in May, which would allow a greater student turnout at the referendum.
Details: We requested that the referendum on the 8th Amendment be held early in May to allow as many students as possible to vote.
Officials: Gerry Adams, James Bannon, Seán Barrett, Tom Barry, Richard Boyd Barrett, Tommy Broughan, John Browne, Richard Bruton, ...
EPIC Empowering People in Care
2018-05-16
Intent: awareness raising
Details: Care Day Feb 2016
Officials: Pat Breen, Eamon Scanlon, John Lahart, Michael Ring, Simon Coveney, Michael Noonan, Jim O'Callaghan, Frances Fitzgerald, ...
Methods: Feb 16th was National Care DayEmail communication to raise awareness - Email, Phone calls at other Meetings etc - Informal communication, twitterfacebook awareness raising - Social Media, ...