Lobbying Records (Page 1 of 9)
Association of Secondary Teachers, Ireland (ASTI)
2025-09-08
Intent: Comprehensive exploration/ addresssing of AI concerns::Appropriate and timely CPD for teachers::Resourcing of schools in prepartion for new/ revised subject specifications::Professional time (non-teaching time) for teachers
Details: Senior Cycle Redevelopment
Officials: Jen Cummins, Eoghan Kenny, Darren O'Rourke
Methods: ASTI representatives met with education spokespersons from the opposition parties - Meeting
Association of Secondary Teachers, Ireland (ASTI)
2025-09-08
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
Officials: Hubert Loftus, Bernie McNally, Helen McEntee, Aengus Ó Snodaigh, Máire Devine, Jen Cummins, Catherine Ardagh, Jim O'Callaghan, ...
Methods: Politicians and Department of Education Representatives received letter from ASTI - Letter, Politicians and Department of Education Representatives informed of lunchtime protest by teachers and parents outside Synge Street CBS - Event / Reception
DHR Consultancy Limited
Current/Former DPOWhat is lobbying? (FAQ)2025-09-02
Intent: Prioritise a National Loneliness Strategy within the Taoiseach's office and establish national measurement standards to effectively address its impact. Mandate Very Large Online Platforms to ensure content moderator wellbeing through transparent reporting, comprehensive mental health support standards, and full inclusion under the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act. Commit to Samaritans training for all party staff to ensure responsible language on self-harm and suicide
Details: Launch of Samaritans Ireland Impact Report and caller research
Officials: Brendan Smith, Brian Brennan, Cathal Crowe, Danny Healy-Rae, Darren O'Rourke, David Maxwell, Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire, Eamon Scanlon, ...
Methods: Samaritans Ireland Impact Report Launch - Wednesday, 21st May in the Georgian Suite, Buswells Hotel - Event / Reception
UCD Students' Union Company Limited by Guarantee
2025-09-02
Intent: Discuss student issues and secure support for UCD specific ones
Details: Student Contribution Charge
Officials: Ivana Bacik, Jen Cummins
Methods: Meeting
Stop Climate Chaos coalition
2025-09-01
Intent: TD's were asked to attend a Lobby event with their constituents to hear about they care about climate change and the actions they want their representatives to take.
Details: Climate Action Plans and Carbon Budgets
Officials: Aiden Farrelly, Aengus Ó Snodaigh, Aindrias Moynihan, Aisling Dempsey, Alan Kelly, Albert Dolan, Ann Graves, Barry Heneghan, ...
Methods: Email was sent 30th July - Email
UCD Students' Union Company Limited by Guarantee
2025-07-02
Intent: An introductory meeting with the new UCDSU Sabbatical Team, with a view to discussing ways of keeping student fees at promised levels
Details: Student Contribution Charge
Officials: Donna McGettigan, Pearse Doherty, Jennifer Whitmore, Jen Cummins, Simon Harris, Maeve O'Connell, Laura Harmon
Methods: Email
Friends of the Earth
2025-05-21
Intent: Rejection of LNG::Ensure Gov decision on LNG is changed and brought into with climate law
Details: LNG and Climate Action
Officials: Alice-Mary Higgins, Aine Doyle, Rónán Mullen, Chris Andrews, Frances Black, Eileen Flynn, Gerard Craughwell, Lynn Ruane, ...
Methods: Email with briefing to Senator Higgins - Email, Meeting with Minister's advisor - Meeting, Emails with briefing to Minister and Taoiseach's advisors - Email, ...
Creative Retail Distribution Limited
2025-05-21
Intent: A review of the proposal to apply an E-liquids tax using self-declaration mechanism rather than a tax stamp.
Details: Email to members of the Oireachtas concerning the E-liquids Products Tax and concerns around the mechanism chosen to implement the tax via self-declaration rather than as a tax-stamp. Hale also referred to research commissioned from Forvis Mazars which raised several important policy considerations , ...
Officials: Ciarán Ahern, William Aird, Catherine Ardagh, Ivana Bacik, Cathy Bennett, Grace Boland, Richard Boyd Barrett, Tom Brabazon, ...
Methods: Email to members of the Oireachtas referring to the proposed implementation of the E-liquids tax using a self-declaration mechanism rather than a tax stamp and highlighting the findings of an independent report from Forvis Mazars on the matter. - Email
Irish Cancer Society
Current/Former DPOWhat is lobbying? (FAQ)2025-05-21
Intent: To inquire, via parliamentary question, on private outsourcing for radiation therapy services::To inquire, via parliamentary question on the initiation of the working group::To inquire, via parliamentary question on the status of the Radiation Therapy Advanced practice pilot programme::To inquire, via parliamentary question on waiting times for each of the radiation oncology units::To inquire, via parliamentary question on outstanding funding for clinical practice tutors::To inquire, via parliamentary question the anticipated number of radiation therapy graduates in 2025::To inquire, via parliamentary question regarding when the staffing model for radiation therapists was last updated::To raise awareness, share information and inform of the challenges on the cancer care pathway
Details: Radiation oncology services
Officials: Johnny Guirke, Pádraig Rice, Laura Harmon, Jen Cummins, Jennifer Carroll MacNeill, Tracey Conroy, Colm Burke, Pádraig Rice
Methods: Email to Deputy Pádraig Rice, 27.03.25; Email to Deputy Johnny Guirke, 25.04.25; emails to Senator Laura Harmon, 11.03.25; email to Deputy Jen Cummins, 11.04.25 - Email, Meeting with Senator Laura Harmon, 13.03.25 - Virtual Meeting, Text messages to Senator Laura Harmon, 10.04.25 - Informal communication, ...
LGBT Support and Advocacy Network Ireland CLG
2025-05-21
Intent: Outline an overview of the key issues, including the current status of trans healthcare and key blockages, and to provide recommendations/solutions for a way forward
Details: Briefing on transgender healthcare with members of the Social Democrats
Officials: Pádraig Rice, Liam Quaide, Patricia Stephenson, Sinéad Gibney, Jen Cummins
Methods: A briefing and presentation for members of the Social Democrats on the key issues and recommendations for transgender healthcare in Ireland. - Meeting