Intent: Securing a Grade 7 level for the new Access Officer role within Galway City Council.
Details: GCCN members presented at the LCDC to lobby for the improved grading of the new access officer role with Galway City Council from a grade 5 to a grade 7.
Intent: Putting equality on the agenda of political parties and a focus on anti racism
Details: Putting equality on the agenda for the By Elecitons in Galway West and information re Your Vote Your Voice in collaboration with the Electoral Commission of Ireland
The lobbying was done by media articles, a public meeting and direct emailing to candidates in the Galway West by-election - EmailThe lobbying was done by media articles, a public meeting and direct emailing to candidates in the Galway West by-election - Event / ReceptionThe lobbying was done by media articles, a public meeting and direct emailing to candidates in the Galway West by-election - Social Media
Intent: A) City planners require Rosshill-Old Dublin Road junction to be altered for safety of pedestrians and cyclists ::B) City Councilors immedately/collectively/actively plan & deliver by 2028 Nationally important #OranmoretoGalwayGREENWAY to enable safe,off road cycling on Wild Atlantic Way from Oranmore to City Railway Station. The broad GREENWAY delivers multiple Galway City, Co+ National Objectives on: Sustainable Transport, Climate Change, reduced pollution from vehicles, to improve physical and mental health AND preserve + increase NATURE + BIODIVERSITY on land/at sea for Galway City and County
Details: a) Councilors lobbied/recommend altering junctions associated with new Rosshill housing estate and Old Dublin Road + b) Councillors lobbied for/informed councilors on the #OranmoretoGalwayGREENWAY concept for Sustainable Walking and Cycling via the East Galway GREENBELT areas
Intent: A number of politicians were invited to participate in the event, some as speakers and others as guests. The purpose of their involvement was to raise awareness and encourage support for strengthening policies and practices that enable and promote the political participation of migrants.Full support of EC and politicians to encourage political participation of migrants
Details: Invitation emails and Participation in in-person event (Diversity in Politics) at Mansion House on October 21st.
Emails to DPOs listed below. In addition emails with the AAI report were sent to the Clerks of a number of Oireachtas Committees requesting that the report be brought to the attention of Committee members who are included in the list below.Clerk of the Committee on Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and ScienceClerk of the Committee on Education and YouthClerk of the Committee on Justice, Home Affairs and MigrationClerk of the Committee on Children and Equality - EmailSocial Media
Intent: Requesting a motion put forward by councillors requesting additional, multi-annual funding for retrofitting of local authority homes from the Department of Housing, Local Government, and Heritage
Details: Motion on Various Councils on Local Authority Energy Efficiency Programme
Emailed city and county councillors requesting they put forward motion at their next council meeting requesting additional, multi-annual funding for the local authority retrofit programme. - Email