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: Implementation of Interim Remediation Scheme; development of the Fire Detection and Alarm System Initiative, the rollout of Retrospective Payments Pathfinders and the passage of legislation to underpin the defects remediation scheme.
Details: Remediation Scheme for Apartment Owners affected by Fire and other Defects as well as reform of the law to minimise the chances of such defects occurring in the future
Emails in relation to CDA's Budget 2027 submission and progressing the Interim Remediation Scheme, the Fire Detection and Alarm System Initiative and the defects remediation legislation - EmailMeetings around Budget 2027 and progressing the Interim Remediation Scheme, the Fire Detection and Alarm Scheme Initiative and the legislation. - MeetingPhone calls following up on emails and setting up meetings. - Phone call
Intent: Get improvements made to the regulatory system for owners' management companies (OMCs) from late 2026 and early 2027 with the resources in place to undertake this work
Details: Reform of the Multi-Unit Development (MUD) Act
Calls to set up meetings - Phone callEmails setting out the MUD Act Reform Group's proposals for improved oversight and regulation of OMCs and the resourcing needed to implement the proposals - EmailMeetings with Oireachtas members to discuss proposals - Meeting
Intent: Implementation of Interim Remediation Scheme, development of the Fire Detection and Alarm System Initiative, the rollout of Retrospective Payments and the passing of legislation to underpin the defects remediation scheme.
Details: Remediation Scheme for Apartment Owners affected by Fire and other Defects as well as reform of the law to minimise chance of such defects occurring in the future.
Emails in relation to CDA's Budget 2027 submission and progressing the Interim Remediation Scheme, the Fire Detection and Alarm System Initiative and the defects remediation legislation - EmailMeetings around Budget 2027 and progressing the Interim Remediation Scheme, the Fire Detection and Alarm Scheme Initiative and the legislation. - MeetingPhone calls following up on emails and setting up meetings. - Phone call
Intent: Support for ODG priorities on disability matters::Support for an Emergency Disability Payment in 2026 and the introduction of a cost of disability payment in Budget 2027
Details: Emer Costello representing Rehab/National Disability Services Association /Oireachtas Disability Group(ODG) at Green Party Conference
To inform debate on amendments to Coco’s Law by highlighting issues of concern to DRCC - EmailTo inform debate on amendments to Coco’s Law by highlighting issues of concern to DRCC - Event / Reception
Intent: Support for ODG priorities on disabilitymattersSupport for an Emergency Disability Paymentin 2026 and the introduction of a cost ofdisability payment in Budget 2027
Details: Emer Costello representing National Disability Services Association /Oireachtas Disability Group at Green Party Conference
Members of the Disability Political Engagement Group attended the Green Party Ard Fheis 28th February and 1st March 2026. - Event / ReceptionMembers of the Disability Political Engagement Group attended the Sinn Fein Ard Fheis on 24th and 25th April 2026. - Event / ReceptionMembers of the Disability Political Engagement Group attended the Social Democrats Ard Fheis on 7th February 2026. - Event / Reception