Intent: To ensure that the manifestoes of the political parties were ambitious for the environment especially Ireland's wild birds and other biodiversity. ::That the Programme for Government would be more ambitious for biodiversity and the environment than some of the manifestoes
An introductory email with a letter attached and our general election asks attached. - EmailFurther advocacy on our election asks to ensure more ambition is in the Programme for Government - EmailLetter outlining the biodiversity emergency and how government must do more to protect people, nature and climate. - Letter
Intent: Implementation of the Programme for Government commitment to undertake a review of the MUD Act and the delivery of the regulations, under Sections 18 and 19 of the Act, as promised in 2022 under 'Housing for All'.
Details: Reform of the Multi-Unit Development (MUD) Act
Calls to set up meetings and follow up on PQs - Phone callEmails: 1. asking key Oireachtas members to ask PQs in relation to the regulations under Sections 18 and 19 of the Act as set out in 'Housing for All'; 2. highlighting the fact that it is three years since the Programme for Government; commitment to review the MUD Act and asking members to urge Government to act on this commitment; 3. asking for meetings with Oireachtas members and Government advisers in relation to implementing current commitment and to get commitments into party manifestoes. - EmailHeld briefing meeting for Oireachtas members in Buswells Hotel on the urgent need for reform of the MUD Act. - Event / Reception
Intent: Implementation of the Programme for Government commitment to undertake a review of the MUD Act and the delivery of the regulations, under Sections 18 and 19 of the Act, as promised in 2022 under 'Housing for All'.
Details: Reform of the Multi-Unit Development (MUD) Act
Calls to set up meetings and follow up on PQs - Phone callEmails: 1. asking key Oireachtas members to ask PQs in relation to the regulations under Sections 18 and 19 of the Act as set out in 'Housing for All'; 2. highlighting the fact that it is three years since the Programme for Government; commitment to review the MUD Act and asking members to urge Government to act on this commitment; 3. asking for meetings with the Oireachtas members and Government advisers. - EmailMeetings with key housing spokespersons and Government advisers on MUD Act reform. - Meeting
Emailed relevant officials and ministers pre-budget statement and requested meetings - EmailMeeting with government special advisors to raise pre-budget asks on energy poverty - Meeting
Intent: Introduction of interim fire safety measures for apartment owners in 2023 and funding in 2024 for interim measures, retrospection and commencement of overall scheme
Details: Redress Scheme for Apartment Owners affected by Fire and other Defects
Emails setting out the need for introduction of an Interim Fire Safety Measures Scheme in 2023 and forwarding Construction Defects Alliance's Budget 2024 proposals as well as emails seeking meetings with the Minister for Housing, Oireachtas members and advisers. - EmailMeetings with Minister O'Brien, his advisers as well as elected representatives and advisers. - MeetingPhone calls following up on detailed queries from Oireachtas members and to set up virtual and physical meetings. - Phone call
Intent: Implementation of the Programme for Government commitment to undertake a review of the MUD Act and the delivery of the regulations, under Sections 18 and 19 of the Act, promised in 2022 under 'Housing for All'.
Details: Reform of the Multi-Unit Development (MUD) Act
Emails: 1. asking key Oireachtas members to ask PQs in relation to the regulations under Sections 18 and 19 of the Act as set out in 'Housing for All'; 2. highlighting the fact that it is three years since the Programme for Government; commitment to review the MUD Act and asking members to urge Government to act on this commitment; 3. asking for meetings with the Oireachtas members and Government advisers; 4. Emails to relevant Ministers urging them to advance the commitments in the PFG. - EmailMeetings with key Opposition spokespersons and Government advisers on MUD Act reform. - Meeting
