Lobbying Records (Page 1 of 113)
Dyslexia Association of Ireland
2025-01-13
Intent: To raise awareness of Oireachtas members on the urgent need for extra time for students with dyslexia and other learning difficulties when sitting State Exams (Junior Cycle and Leaving Certificate) as part of the accommodations offered within the RACE (Reasonable Accommodations at the Certificate Examinations) scheme as administered by the State Examinations Commission (SEC).
Details: Dyslexia Awareness Month Presentation for Oireachtas Members on The Need for Extra Time in State Exams
Officials: Paul Coghlan, Martin Conway, Gerard Craughwell, Mark Daly, Denis Landy, Terry Leyden, Rónán Mullen, Catherine Noone, ...
Methods: Meeting for Oireachtas members on October 8th 2024 at Buswells Hotel, as part of Dyslexia Awareness Month. - Meeting, Invitations to Oireachas members before the event, and distribution of PDF of briefing to Oireachtas members (after the event). - Email
Dyslexia Association of Ireland
2023-01-20
Intent: To build awareness of Oireachtas members on the lived experience of dyslexia and the need for: (1) teacher training on dyslexia (2) equitable access to dyslexia assessment (3) access to quality evidence-based supports in school for students with dyslexia, (4) formal recognition of the right to a dyslexic identity, with timely access to assessment and appropriate supports and (5) need to move to evidence-of-need approach to allocation of accommodations (instead of ‘evidence-of-deficit’ approach)
Details: Oireachtas Presentation for Dyslexia Awareness Month presenting findings from a recent survey on the experiences of Irish people with dyslexia, and highlighting issues which need to be addressed.
Officials: Paul Coghlan, Martin Conway, Gerard Craughwell, Mark Daly, Denis Landy, Terry Leyden, Rónán Mullen, Catherine Noone, ...
Methods: Meeting for Oireachtas members on October 5th at Leinster House, as part of dyslexia awareness week. - Meeting, Invitations to Oireachas members before the event, and distribution of the PDF version of the Oireachtas briefing to Oireachtas members (after the event). - Email
Irish SME Association
2022-09-02
Intent: 18-point tax-reform package, elimination of the PRSI transition zone for low-paid workers, 3% USC levy for PAYE workers earning over €100k, greater support for the deep retro-fit program.
Details: ISME pre-budget submission 2023
Officials: Martin Conway, Mark Daly, David Norris, Gerard Craughwell, Rónán Mullen, Denis O'Donovan, Ned O'Sullivan, Diarmuid Wilson, ...
Methods: Email
Premier Lotteries Ireland Designated Activity Company
2022-05-20
Intent: To provide an understanding of the operations of the National Lottery and retail agents and to secure an understanding of the role of Good Causes funding in communities
Details: Briefing on the operation of the National Lottery and the allocation of Good Causes funding
Officials: Richard Boyd Barrett, Ciaran Cannon, Joan Collins, Seán Crowe, Pearse Doherty, Barry Cowen, Joe Carey, Richard Bruton, ...
Methods: Met with Senator Barry Ward to provide PLI perspective on the National Lottery (Amendment) Bill 2021 and to answer specific queries concerning the measures he proposed in his Bill. - Meeting, Call with Senator Barry Ward to provide additional information regarding the issues raised during Committee Stage Debate in the Seanad on the National Lottery (Amendment) Bill 2021. - Phone call, Met with Jim O'Callaghan TD to brief on the operation of the National Lottery. - Meeting, ...
Fennell Public Affairs Limited
2022-05-20
Intent: To secure an understanding of EDF Renewables plans for renewable projects in Ireland and the impact of relevant public policies
Details: Legislative and policy initiatives to implement Climate Action Plan and Programme for Government measures on renewable energy
Officials: Jennifer Whitmore, Richard Boyd Barrett, Ciaran Cannon, Richard Bruton, Joe Carey, Joan Collins, Barry Cowen, Seán Crowe, ...
Methods: Email briefings issued to Oireachtas members with an interest in renewables updating on the EDF Renewables perspective on relevant issues and requesting a meeting - Email
The Union of Retail ,Bar and Administrative Workers
2022-05-19
Intent: Support to Lobby Tesco Ireland Ltd
Details: Seeking support from all TDs and Senators urging Tesco to engage with Mandate on outsourcing employment
Officials: Richard Boyd Barrett, Ciaran Cannon, Joan Collins, Seán Crowe, Richard Bruton, Joe Carey, Barry Cowen, Pearse Doherty, ...
Methods: Letter
Irish Council for International Students (ICOS)
2022-01-21
Intent: To raise awareness of the issues affecting international students
Details: Wrote to all members of Oireachtas to invite to international student report launch
Officials: Gerry Adams, Seán Barrett, Richard Boyd Barrett, Tommy Broughan, Richard Bruton, Joan Burton, Catherine Byrne, Ciaran Cannon, ...
Methods: Email
DHR Consultancy Limited
Current/Former DPOWhat is lobbying? (FAQ)2022-01-20
Intent: To expedite the Programme for Government commitment to roll out free contraception to all women starting with women under 25 years
Details: Programme for Government commitment to roll out free contraception - activity from 1 September
Officials: Stephen Donnelly, Niall Collins, Deirdre Gillane, Clare Mungovan, Greg Dempsey, Niamh Allen, Dónall Geoghegan, Richard Boyd Barrett, ...
Methods: Patricia Ryan: From 1 Sept - Circulation of Framework Report on free contraception. Emails seeking meetings and follow-up, emails sharing data and information.Catherine Heaney: 29th September - Circulation of Framework Report on free contraception to all TDs and Senators. - Email, From 1 Sept- Phone calls, sharing information. Text messages, sharing information. - Phone call, From 1 Sept. Meeting with Niamh Allen, Policy Advisor. Green Party. Dept of An Taoiseach. - Virtual Meeting, ...
Dyslexia Association of Ireland
2022-01-20
Intent: To build awareness of Oireachtas members on the lived experience of dyslexia and the need for: (1) accurate, timely identification and support which can be equitably accessed (2) a more developed continuum of support for students with dyslexia (3) mandatory training of all teachers on dyslexia (4) improved use of technology in school and in exams (5) senior cycle reform and the risk to mental health and wellbeing is change doesn’t happen.
Details: Oireachtas Presentation for Dyslexia Awareness Month presenting findings from a recent survey on the experiences of Irish people with dyslexia, and highlighting issues which need to be addressed.
Officials: Paul Coghlan, Martin Conway, Gerard Craughwell, Mark Daly, Denis Landy, Terry Leyden, Rónán Mullen, Catherine Noone, ...
Methods: Online meeting for Oireachtas members on October 6th as part of dyslexia awareness week, which was followed by a Seanad discussion on dyslexia that evening. - Virtual Meeting, Invitations to Oireachas members before the event, and distribution of the PDF version of the Oireachtas briefing to Oireachtas members (after the event). - Email
Irish Hotels Federation
2021-09-21
Intent: Seeking an extension of the Employment Wage Subsidy Scheme (EWSS)::Seeking an extension to the waiver on Local Authority rates::Seeking a commitment by Government to retain the 9% rate of tourism VAT::Seeking additional banking and liquidity measures to assist with working capital and cash flow for businesses facing short term problems::Seeking reforms in relation to insurance and personal injury claims in order to reduce the cost of insurance for businesses, including fast-tracking of the reform of the Personal Injuries Insurance Board (PIAB), and enacting of duty of care and perjury legislation and provision of the necessary resources for An Garda Síochána to address the issue of insurance fraud::Seeking end to unfair banking policies excluding mortgage applications on the basis that their employer is in receipt of EWSS::Seeking a doubling of payments under the Covid Restrictions Supports Scheme (CRSS) irrespective of the level of Covid restrictions and for the €5,000 weekly cap to b
Details: Measures and economic supports required to support Ireland's tourism and hospitality sector and mitigate the challenges due to the ongoing Covid-19 crisis
Officials: Paschal Donohoe, Graham Doyle, Eamon Ryan, Michael McGrath, Norma Foley, Micheál Martin, Leo Varadkar, Roderic O'Gorman, ...
Methods: Letters highlighting the measures and economic supports required to mitigate the impact of Covid-19 on the tourism and hospitality industry. - Letter, Emails highlighting the measures and economic supports required to mitigate the impact of Covid-19 on the tourism and hospitality industry. - Email, Highlighting the measures and economic supports required to mitigate the impact of Covid-19 on the tourism and hospitality industry. - Phone call, ...