Lobbying Records (Page 1 of 182)
The Dublin Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
2025-12-17
Intent: A ban on fox hunting in Ireland
Details: Asked TD’s to support a bill proposed by Deputy Ruth Coppinger, PBP, to ban fox hunting in Ireland
Officials: Joanna Byrne, Donna McGettigan, Cathy Bennett, Natasha Newsome Drennan, Fionntán Ó Súilleabháin, John Brady, Johnny Mythen, Conor D McGuinness, ...
Methods: Email
St Michael's House Group
2025-12-10
Intent: Concerns addressed in relation to inaccessible buildings and funding to support the changing needs of people with disabilities as they grow older or face additional physical or medical needs.
Details: Advocating for Changing Needs in Disability Sector & Funding for the Sector
Officials: Louise O'Reilly, Verona Murphy, Rory Hearne
Methods: On 18th September, St. Michael's House Templeogue Rights Group and the QQI Level 3 Self Advocacy Learners visited Leinster House to speak about the increased barriers people with disabilities face as their needs change. The two groups were facilitated to speak at Leinster House by Sinn Fein TD Louise O'Reilly and also had a chance to meet with Ceann Comhairle Verona Murphy. - Meeting, Liz Reynolds (CEO) met with Deputy Rory Hearne at St Michael's House HQ in Q3/2025 to discuss funding allocations and the disability sector. - Meeting
The Union of Students in Ireland
2025-10-28
Intent: Permanent €1000 reduction in fees for third level students.
Details: Reduction of fees for third level students
Officials: James Lawless, Donna McGettigan, Pearse Doherty, Darren O'Rourke, Sorca Clarke, Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire, Rose Conway-Walsh, Seán Crowe, ...
Methods: Contact with the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science about the fee reduction - Email, Thanking Ministers who spoke in favour of a fee reduction - Email
St Michael's House Group
2025-10-15
Intent: Funding and legislation to support St Michael's House and disability services.
Details: St Michael's House
Officials: Louise O'Reilly, Duncan Smith, Ann Graves, Naoise Ó Muirí, John Lahart
Methods: 29 January 2025. CEO and Director of Quality met with Louise O'Reilly (Sinn Fein) in Ballymun HQ - Meeting, 4 February 2025. CEO met with Deputy Duncan Smyth virtually. - Virtual Meeting, 13 February 2025. CEO, Director of Access, Integration & Adult Services and Chairperson of SMH met with Minister Jack Chambers in Leinster House (rescheduled to 2 May 2025) - Meeting, ...
St Michael's House Group
2025-10-15
Intent: Awareness for funding for people with disabilities.
Details: St Michael's House Lobbying
Officials: Hildegarde Naughton, Jack Chambers, Ivana Bacik, Richard Boyd Barrett, Colm Brophy, Seán Crowe, Dessie Ellis, Gary Gannon, ...
Methods: June 2025. Official opening of Caislean Day Services. A day services for adults with disabilities. - Event / Reception, 20th May 2025. CEO invited Minister James Brown to visit St Michael's House - Letter, 31st July 2025. CEO and Director of Access, Integration & Adult Services met with Minister Chambers to discuss funding and budgetary concerns for St Michael's House and disability services. - Meeting, ...
St Michael's House Group
2025-10-15
Intent: Welcoming TD's to visit St Michael's House or have Teams meeting to discuss the challenges within the disability sector and potential solutions. It is a fantastic opportunity to work together to create positive change for individuals with disabilities and their families and carers.
Details: Invitation to TD's to visit St Michael's House (December 2024)
Officials: Aengus Ó Snodaigh, Ann Graves, Barry Ward, Barry Heneghan, Naoise Ó Muirí, Catherine Ardagh, Cian O'Callaghan, Ciarán Ahern, ...
Methods: Letters sent to all current TD's in December 2024. Letter included manifesto produced by National Federation of Voluntary Service Providers. - Letter
Vulcan Consulting Limited
2025-09-21
Intent: Highlighting MSD's footprint in Ireland and raising awareness of key health policy priorities
Details: Strategic Operations in Ireland & Healthcare Priorities
Officials: Louise O'Reilly, Robert O'Donoghue, Grace Boland, Darragh O'Brien, Duncan Smith, Ann Graves, Regina Doherty, Lynn Boylan, ...
Methods: Email, Phone call
Society of St. Vincent de Paul
2025-09-21
Intent: Ensure people on low incomes are protected by budgetary measures
Details: 19 Specific Asks Around Budget 2026
Officials: Dara Calleary, Louise O'Reilly
Methods: Email to all Oireachtas Members with a copy of our Pre Budget Submission - Email, Meeting with Minister Calleary re Budget 2026 Asks - Meeting, Meeting with Louise O'Reilly re Pre Budget Asks - Meeting, ...
Free Legal Advice Centres (FLAC)
2025-09-20
Intent: To seek support for FLAC's proposed amendments to the 2025 Bill
Details: Bereaved Partner’s Bill 2025
Officials: Aidan Davitt, Alice-Mary Higgins, Alison Comyn, Anne Rabbitte, Aubrey McCarthy, Cathal Byrne, Catherine Ardagh, Chris Andrews, ...
Methods: Meeting with Louise O'Reilly TD in Leinster House on 8 May 2025 to seek the deputy's support for FLAC's proposed amendments to the 2025 Bill - Meeting, Follow-up email to Louise O’Reilly TD on 13 May 2025 with proposed parliamentary question concerning the 2025 Bill. - Email, Follow-up emails to Louise O’Reilly TD seeking support and assistance with an AV Room Briefing concerning the 2025 bill on 22 May 2025, 12 June 2025, 13 June 2025, 25 June 2025 and 26 June 2025. - Email, ...
Respond
2025-09-19
Intent: Key Challenges being addressed in Budget 2026
Details: Construction specific funding model for AHBs.A cost recovery model to address legacy issues with CAS/CLSS units.Funding of communal facilities and staffing for large schemes.Expanding access to Cost Rental Homes.CREL funding model should have in-built flexibility.Funding for deep retroftting of S an, ...
Officials: James Browne, Kieran O'Donnell, Dara Calleary, Norma Foley, Paschal Donohoe, Jack Chambers, Thomas Gould, Michael Carrighy, ...
Methods: Email