Intent: Background on the existing contract between DCC and JCDecaux and to highlight that the model of advertising funding public realm (including dublinbikes) results in keeping the user pricing low without the need for funding from DCC, NTA or Government.
Details: Sent a briefing note to Dublin City Council Councillors who are members of the Mobility & Public Realm SPC
Intent: To secure support for the development of a public lido at George’s Dock and its progression through Dublin City Council’s development process.::To secure political and public-body support for potential public funding of the proposed lido, including through the Large Scale Sport Infrastructure Fund.
Details: Proposed Dublin City Lido at George’s Dock
Correspondence regarding support, development and potential public funding of a public lido at George’s Dock. - EmailMeeting regarding support for the development and potential public funding of a public lido at George’s Dock. - Meeting
Intent: Inform the DPOs of the current landscape of school meal provision in Ireland and models of provision, and how this differs from international best practice, based on our research::Advocate for a whole systems multi-dimensional policy approach to school meals integrating health and nutrition, green public procurement/local sourcing, quality jobs, and food education::Advocate for a not-for-profit community-based model of delivery for school meals::Request opportunity to present at JOC on Education and Youth hearings on 'Evaluating the Impacts of the Hot School Meals Scheme'
An in-person meeting took place in Dail Eireann with Shonagh Ni Raghallaigh TD to discuss our research on school meals, the need for Ireland to follow international best practice, and our intention to pilot a community-based approach. - MeetingInitial email sent to set-out our position and share our vision for school meals, and to suggest the possibility of presenting at JOC. Subsequent emails were exchanged solely for the purpose of setting up a meeting. - EmailOnline meetings took place with Jen Cummins TD, Senator Linda Nelson-Murray, and Cllr Fiona Connelly to discuss our research on school meals, the need for Ireland to follow international best practice, and our intention to pilot a community-based approach. - Virtual Meeting
Intent: (1) To highlight how Lyft Urban Solutions could support bike sharing in Dublin (2) To secure a meeting to discuss the same (3) To secure attendance at a demonstration showcasing how Lyft's bikes operate
Details: Correspondence to discuss how Lyft Urban Solutions could support bike sharing in Dublin
Intent: Attendance of political representatives at an NWC staff in-person meeting with Chair and Vice-chair of DCC Women's Committee on Women's Health, Safety and Political Representation.
Details: NWC staff in-person meeting with Chair and Vice-chair of DCC Women's Committee on Women's Health, Safety and Political Representation.
Intent: To invite and secure the attendance of the Minister of Transport.::To invite and secure the attendance of all members of the Oireachtas.::To raise awareness of the Climate and Health Alliance and secure support for Active Travel policies. ::To meet with TDs and Senators to discuss the Active Travel report.
Details: Launch of the Climate and Health Alliance Active Travel report.
Intent: Consultation with Synge Street school community, including parents, teachers and students::Pause of plans in order to implement a fair consultation and decision-making process
Details: Decision to transition Synge Street CBS to a Gaelcholáiste
Politicians and Department of Education Representatives informed of lunchtime protest by teachers and parents outside Synge Street CBS - Event / ReceptionPoliticians and Department of Education Representatives received letter from ASTI - Letter
Intent: To call for the introduction of legislative gender quotas for local government elections. ::To ask political party members to include the introduction of Legislative gender quotas for local elections in their political manifestos
Details: Gender Quotas - Launch of Gender Quotas Alliance Position Paper
Email invitation sent on 2 to launch of the Gender Quotas Alliance position paper. AV Room (Leinster House) on 24th September 2024.Cllr Kieran Ohanlon President AILG; Minister Alan Dilon; members of the JOC on Gender Equality, members of Dublin City Council. See DPO list below. - EmailGender Quota Alliance Launch chaired by Senator Fiona O Loughlin (24.09.24) - Event / Reception