Lobbying Records (Page 1 of 32)
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
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, ...
Connacht Rugby
2020-05-21
Intent: To highlight the regional impact of Connacht Rugby throughout the West of Ireland.::To highlight the economic contribution of Connacht Rugby to the region.::To highlight the role of Connacht Rugby as an employer with more than 130 staff.::To highlight that Connacht Rugby has lodged an application for the Large Scale Sports Capital Fund and that €20m is required from the State in order to realise the project.::To highlight the gap in facilities compared to other regions and compared to all other Pro 14 and European Cup clubs / provinces.::To highlight the significant growth in both active and social participation in rugby in Connacht.::To communicate that full planning permission has been received for the project.::To highlight that the proposed facilities shall, in accordance with signed licence agreements, be available for the use of Special Olympics Ireland and Community Games.::To highlight that Connacht Rugby has a resilient sustainable business model with both the managerial and f
Details: The redevelopment of the Sportsground, Galway to include a fit for purpose Stadium & High Performance Centre.
Officials: Hildegarde Naughton, Seán Kyne, Dara Calleary, Marc MacSharry, Denis Naughten, Anne Rabbitte, Maria Walsh, Michael Ring, ...
Methods: Meetings held at various locations, both in Galway and Dublin to highlight the gap in facilities and to highlight that Connacht Rugby has lodged an application for the Large Scale Sports Capital Fund and that €20m is required from the State in order to realise the project. As per the above intended results. - Meeting, Pre-match receptions held in Galway to highlight the gap in facilities and to highlight that Connacht Rugby has lodged an application for the Large Scale Sports Capital Fund and that €20m is required from the State in order to realise the project. As per the above intended results. - Event / Reception, Calls to highlight the growth and impact of Connacht Rugby throughout the 5 counties of Connacht. To highlight the gap in facilities.To highlight that Connacht Rugby has lodged an application for the Large Scale Sports Capital Fund and that €20m is required from the State in order to realise the project. - Phone call
Community Workers' Limited
2020-05-18
Intent: To provide evidence and support planning to mitigate against the worst effects of COVID-19 on already vulnerable and marginalized groups and communities
Details: CWI issued a submission developed jointly by a range of NGOs on the impact of COVID-19 on the most vulnerable groups and a planning framework to mitigate against the worst impacts
Officials: Ivana Bacik, Martin Conway, Gerard Craughwell, Paul Coghlan, Mark Daly, Denis Landy, Terry Leyden, Rónán Mullen, ...
Methods: Both the submission and the planning framework were circulated to TDs, Senators, government departments and the NEPHT CoVID-19 Vulnerable Groups subcommittee - Email, One follow-up virtual meeting was held with a TD - Virtual Meeting
Galway Chamber
2020-01-22
Intent: To formally present a united front of Galway Business leaders and stakeholders against a common concern and to launch the 'Get Galway Moving' campaign.
Details: Presentation in Leinster House to launch the 'Get Galway Moving' campaign involving Kenny Deery, CEO Galway Chamber
Officials: Hildegarde Naughton, Seán Kyne, John O'Mahony, Pádraig Ó Céidigh, Rose Conway-Walsh, Billy Lawless
Methods: This presentation took place on Wednesday the 25th of September in Leinster House - Meeting
Vape Business Ireland
2020-01-21
Intent: Information for all members of Oireachtas about the different regulatory regime for vaping within the EU in comparison with the USA
Details: Comparison between US and EU regulatory Regime for Vaping
Officials: Richard Bruton, Joan Burton, Catherine Byrne, Ciaran Cannon, Joe Carey, Joan Collins, Ruth Coppinger, Barry Cowen, ...