Intent: Increased awareness among key decision-makers in the areas of TUSLA Child & Family Services, Education, HSE Disability, Irish Youth Justice and Mental Health about the work that YAP Ireland does and the strong outcomes that we achieve with young people and families
Details: The Launch and dissemination of the YAP Ireland Annual Report 2018 to Stakeholders and decision makers in the area of TUSLA Child & Family Services, Education, HSE Disability, Irish Youth Justice and Mental Health
A PDF copy of the Annual Report was issued to stakeholders byemail. - EmailA hard copy of our Annual Report 2018 was distributed to keystakeholders by post - LetterDetailed information about YAP Ireland's outcomes were distributedto stakeholders - through the distribution of our National Cohorts andOutcomes report. - Email
Intent: To influence change in policy around how Young People and Families can access services that ensure better outcomes for them, and to raise the profile of YAP Ireland among decision makers in TUSLA Child & Family Services, Education, HSE Disability. Irish Youth Justice and Mental Health.
Details: Morning Seminar held in Clayton Hotel Galway with invited service users and stakeholder from TUSLA Child & Family Services, Education, HSE Disability. Irish Youth Justice and Mental Health.
Email with Invitation to Morning Seminar in Clayton Hotel in Galway - EmailMorning Seminar in Clayton Hotel Galway with stakeholder from TUSLA Child & Family Services, Education, HSE Disability. Irish Youth Justice and Mental Health. - Event / ReceptionSave the date email sent to stakeholders inviting them to Morning Seminar in Clayton Hotel in Galway - Email
Intent: To raise awareness of issues facing Young People and Families accessing services and to explore ways that their voice can be amplified within services. To influence change in policy around how Young People and Families can access services that ensure better outcomes for them, and to raise the profile of YAP Ireland among decision makers in TUSLA Child & Family Services, Education, HSE Disability. Irish Youth Justice and Mental Health.
Details: YAP Ireland held National Conference where young people and families presented projects that they had been working on around a theme of 'Young People Speak Out - How Can I Bring About Change' to professionals and staff.
Event with up to 200 invited guests and service users - Event / ReceptionInvitation sent to all Stakeholders - EmailSave the date email to all stakeholders - Email
Intent: The Law Society recommended: 1. A definition of domestic violence be included at section 2 of the Bill to include all acts of physical, sexual, psychological or economic violence that occur within the family or domestic unit, including online stalking and harassment.::2. Extend the courts’ power to grant safety and protection orders to those in dating and intimate relationships who are not cohabiting, regardless of age.::3. In line with other jurisdictions, the Bill should include criteria as to factors to betaken into account by a court hearing an application for any type of Domestic Violence Order.::4. Provide for a member of the Garda Síochána to apply for an order where there is an immediate risk of harm if an applicant cannot access the court in a safe and timely way.::5. Section 8(16)(2) of the Bill should be amended to allow for applicants to make alternative arrangements for safety, outside the existing statutory timelines.::6. Ensure that all barring, interim barring and em
Details: Submission and recommendations for amendments to the Domestic Violence Bill 2017
Intent: Ensure joined up thinking across the local authorities of County Dublin and Greater Dublin Area.::Development of a long-term strategy for the promotion of the region. Recognition of Dublin's vital role as a driver of national economic growth.::Promote city regions as the drivers of economic growth where investment in infrastructure will yield the highest return for the exchequer.::Coordinate urban consolidation on a regional basis.::Raise urban density and height requirements::Link urban planning permissions to density targets
Details: Seek the enactment of the Dublin Chamber's recommendations for the National Planning Framework.
Directed tweets were used to communicate policy positions to specific DPOs regarding the Dublin Chamber's policy recommendations for the National Planning Framework. - Social MediaEmails sent to DPOs regarding the Dublin Chamber's policy recommendations for the National Planning Framework. - EmailMeetings were held with DPOs regarding the Chamber's policy recommendations for the National Planning Framework. - Meeting
Intent: To influence change in policy around how Young People and Families can access services that ensure better outcomes for them, and to raise the profile of YAP Ireland among decision makers in TUSLA Child & Family Services, Education, HSE Disability. Irish Youth Justice and Mental Health.
Details: The Launch and dissemination of the YAP Ireland Annual Report 2016 & the YAP Ireland Strategic Plan 2017-2020, to Stakeholders and decision makers in the area of TUSLA Child & Family Services, Education, HSE Disability. Irish Youth Justice and Mental Health
Invitation to Launch - EmailYAP Ireland Annual Report 2016 & YAP Ireland Strategic Plan 2017-2020 launch in Park House - Event / ReceptionYAP Ireland Annual Report 2016 & YAP Ireland Strategic Plan 2017-2020 send out to Stakeholders - Letter
Intent: To highlight JTI Ireland’s commitment to the Lobbying Act as the primary reference for all lobbying with designated public officials in Ireland. In the context of an incorrect interpretation of Article 5.3 of the World Health Organisation (WHO) Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (FCTC) and its non-binding guidelines, to welcome the transparency afforded by the new Act which should protect all registered lobbyists from unfair & arbitrary exclusion from the regulatory process.
Details: Standard Letter to Welcome Regulation of Lobbying Act 2015
