Lobbying Records (Page 1 of 38)
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 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
Murray
2022-01-21
Intent: Inform elected officials of forthcoming Foreshore Licence process
Details: Advance notice of Foreshore Licence application
Officials: Bernie Conlon, Declan Power, Eileen Tully, John Reilly, Andrea McKevitt, Michelle Hall, Seán Kelly, John Sheridan, ...
Methods: Email
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
Grant Thornton
2021-09-20
Intent: Raise awareness among TDs and Senators of the CCAB-I submission for Budget 2022 and of the flagged issue (including potential scale etc.)
Details: Email to all TDs and Senators. Invite to read CCAB-I submission for Budget 2022. Flagging need for temporary legislative amendment to Finance (COVID-19 and Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2021 to ensure that proprietary directors of companies in the SME sector are not penalised because of their emplo, ...
Officials: Ivana Bacik, Paul Coghlan, Martin Conway, Gerard Craughwell, Mark Daly, Denis Landy, Terry Leyden, Rónán Mullen, ...
Methods: 02/07/2021 email on behalf of Peter Vale (Partner, Grant Thornton) as Chair of CCAB-I Tax Committee to all TDs and Senators. Invite to read CCAB-I submission for Budget 2022. In addition the email flagged the CCAB-1's view of the urgent need for temporary legislative amendment to the Finance (COVID-19 and Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2021 to ensure that proprietary directors of companies in the SME sector are not penalised because of their employers’ participation in the Tax Debt Warehousing Scheme for PAYE purposes. The email emphasised the potential scale of this issue. Email not directly on behalf of Grant Thornton or client(s) of Grant Thornton. - Email
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA
2021-09-19
Intent: To welcome the decision at Committee stage in the Seanad to accept two amendments to the Climate Action Bill.::To acknowledge the FG and FF senators, whose amendments were put down and followed up, which have now been accepted by the Government.::To highlight that there are still serious issues with the Bill, particularly around the distinct characteristics of biogenic methane, along with the need to avoid any international carbon leakage arising from the implementation of the Bill.
Details: Committee Stage – Seanad Eireann – Climate Action & Low Carbon Development (Amendment) Bill 2021
Officials: Timmy Dooley, Paul Daly, Tim Lombard, Regina Doherty, Aidan Davitt, Aisling Dolan, Alice-Mary Higgins, Annie Hoey, ...
Methods: Email, Social Media, Virtual Meeting, ...
National Union of Journalists
2021-09-15
Intent: Union recognition
Details: Iconic Media need to recognise the union amongst their members
Officials: Matt Shanahan, Matt Shanahan, Marc Ó Cathasaigh, Mary Butler, David Cullinane, John Cummins, Kathleen Funchion, John McGuinness, ...
Methods: One email was sent out by the Irish Office of the NUJ to more than 100 TD's. One template letter was sent out via NUJ members/activists to a significant number of TD's, Senators and/or councillors. (This is why we have selected 100+ emails under activity extent) - Email
National Union of Journalists
2021-05-21
Intent: Union recognition
Details: Iconic Media need to recognise the union amongst their members
Officials: Matt Shanahan, Matt Shanahan, Marc Ó Cathasaigh, Mary Butler, David Cullinane, John Cummins, Kathleen Funchion, John McGuinness, ...
Methods: One email was sent out by the Irish Office of the NUJ to more than 100 TD's. One template letter was sent out via NUJ members/activists to a significant number of TD's, Senators and/or councillors. (This is why we have selected 100+ emails under activity extent) - Email
Engineers Ireland
2021-05-18
Intent: Invitation to local politicians to an online event/presentation, organised by our North East Regional Branch about the work of Newbaze. Newbaze Ireland Nutrition Food Co. officially opened its manufacturing facility in Carrickmacross in November 2019. The plant manufactures infant formula for export, primarily to the Asian market.
Details: North East Region event - Highlighting work of local Employer
Officials: Aoife McCooey, Mary Kerr Conlon, P.J. O'Hanlon, Noel Keelan, Aidan Campbell, Sarah O’Reilly, Dolores Minogue, Matt Carthy, ...
Methods: Emails of invitation were sent to the DPO's listed below to this evening lecture of one hour, which took place in January. This would have been a learning event primarily for members of Engineers Ireland. (Not all DPO's would have attended). - Email