Intent: That the Programme for Government will be reflected in Budget 26 and appropriate funding will be allocated
Details: Lobbied Government officials on IWA's Prebudget submission, which included areas such as Cost of Disability Payment, Funding for services, Transport, Housing, Community Services Access and Sport
Event held outside Leinster House - Lobby dayMeeting with TD's and senators with IWA and Oireachtas Disability Group and National Disability Services Association - Meetingemails were sent to all TD's and Senators with Pre-budget submission attached requesting a meeting and inviting them to join us outside Leinster House - Email
Intent: Awareness of issues causing people with disabilities to be unable to move around public areas freely::Removal of a tree causing a blockage for those with mobility aids such as wheelchairs, in a public place
Details: Obstruction of public pathways which cause issues for people with mobility problems
Brendan Moore, member of Polio Survivors Ireland and known as a disability activist locally, called on Louth County Council to remove a dangerous tree at Longwalk, Dundalk, which is ripping up the footpath and becoming an obstruction for people with mobility issues. - Lobby day
Intent: Attendance of Cavan and Monaghan Councillors plus TDs at meeting on illicit trade of solid fuel in border region
Details: Letter to Councillors after local elections to introduce RAS; invitation to Cavan and Monaghan Couoncillors plus noted TDs to attend meeting in Cavan to discuss illicit trade of solid fuel in border region
Pressed European election candidates at election hustings about their goals for biodiversity and ours, demanding significantly increased ambition. - Informal communicationEmailSocial Media
Intent: A public event organised by Engineers Ireland to highlight the role of engineers and engineering-led organisations in the area of future energy.
Held in association with Engineers Ireland's North East region, the Future Energy Forum in May at Dundalk IT, aimed to provide members and guests with the opportunity to explore Ireland’s future energy supply and demand; the latest technologies and solutions driving Ireland’s transition to low carbon energy use; and the impact of current and future energy needs on business and home. Eamon Ryan TD spoke at the event as a speaker and on a panel. Noel Keelan Councillor attended. Over 100 people were present. The views of Engineers Ireland were expressed that evening re energy policy. - Event / ReceptionTwo Government Ministers were invited to attend and speak as part of the Forum but were unable to attend and sent their apologies. Councillors and political representations from the North East region were all invited. The names are provided below. - Email
DPOs in attendance were: Mayor Pio Smith, Cllr Maeve Yore, Cllr Kenneth Flood. Also attended by people with disabilities, family members, carers and interested parties. - Event / Reception
Intent: To propose the scrapping Section 8 of this bill which would allow hedgecutting in August & burning in March will negatively impact breeding birds and other biodiversity. Comms also included detail on the impacts of burning on birds and other wildlife.
Details: Submitted proposed amendments to the Disability (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2016, the UN CRPD 'Triple lock' and the lived experience of people with disabilities in Ireland.
