Current memberships may indicate policy relevance. They do not prove why a lobbying contact was made, and may not match membership at the time of older returns.
Intent: Meeting members to discuss the hospitality sector, especially the 9% VAT rate and the impact it will have on food-led businesses and its implentation. Also, discussed were a range of issues impacting businesses which included work permits, cumulative cost increases, labour costs, energy costs and apprenticeships. The benefits of the 9% VAT rate were discussed in depth. It was sought to achieve an understanding of the sector and issues that it continues to face at outlined above.
Details: Meeting with Oireachtas Members to discuss the sector in its totality
Intent: To influence the social protection committees budget report. I::To call for a cost of disability payment in Budget 2027::To seek an increases in the rate of the Wage Subsidy Scheme ::To seek an increase in the income disregard for disability allowance
Details: Appearance of Adrian Stewart and Padraig Hannafin to the Social Protection Committee
Appearance of Adrian Stewart and Padraig Hannafin to the Joint Social Protection Committee in Leinster House. - Event / ReceptionFollow up email to the Joint Social Protection Committee clarifying Rehab Group's entry into work programmes. - Email
Intent: Reform of the Wage Subsidy Scheme and increase in rates awarded in Budget 2027, and reduction in number of hours required. ::Update and support for Work Ready pilot initiative with DSP through the Work Experience Placement Programme ::Introduction of a Cost of Disability Payment in Budget 2027
Details: Meeting with Chairperson of Oireachtas Social Protection Committee to discuss employment of people with disabilities, labour activation, wage subsidy scheme, work ready/Work Experience Programme and cost of disability payment.
Emails to Deputy O'Shea to set up meeting and follow up emails providing additional information. - EmailMeeting in Leinster House to discuss issues outlined above 9 June 2026 - Meeting
Intent: To brief Cork Representatives on the work of National Learning Network and to seek their support for a review of the current funding utilisation based funding model. ::To highlight local transport issues for students attending NLN, Hollyhill and seek improved transport options for students
Details: Open Day for Public Representatives at National Learning Network, Hollyhill, Cork,
Email to all Oireachtas members from Cork constituencies inviting them to the National Learning Network Open Day in Hollyhill, Cork, taking place on 8 May Follow-up email and contact with their offices - EmailOpen day in National Learning Network, Hollyhill, Representatives were given a tour by students. NLN Director of Learning, Rita Day, briefed the public representatives on challenges facing NLN under the current funding model. - Lobby day
Intent: Meeting on 10 June (and communications regarding logistics of same) between members of TBOI and and members of the Fine Gael parliamentary party to discuss topics including judicial review, the Civil Reform Bill, Civil Legal Aid and Criminal Legal Aid
Details: Meeting between FG and members of TBOI to discuss various legal reforms currently underway
Intent: To maximise understanding among Oireachtas members of the substantial economic significance of the thoroughbred racing and breeding industry and to ensure continued government support for the sector.
Intent: Invite DPOs to attend EQUICARES Preliminary Findings Report Launch, to hear about the findings in relation to barriers LGBTQI+ people experience accessing mental health supports, and the next stages of the report
Details: Report launch on barriers LGBTQI+ people face accessing mental health supports
This letter concerned the report of the Joint Committee on Drugs Use, providing recommendations on the de-criminalisation of drug use and a health-led approach to addiction. - Letter
