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: Highlighted that assistive technology is a fundamental human right under the UN CRPD::Showcase the success of initiatives like DAT Central and DAT Works, which supports disabled job seekers and employers in leveraging technology for career entry and advancement.::Advocate for government funding to sustain the assistive technology ecosystem and call for support for individuals with disabilities to be leaders in driving future AT innovations.
Details: Dr. Rita Day and Anne Marie McDonnell appeared before the Oireachtas Committee on Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science (FHERIS) to present on the integration of accessibility and assistive technologies to discuss the benefits, challenges, innovations, and opportunities offe, ...
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: Circulation of a Vodafone and IIEA report on the importance of secure and resilient digital connectivity as a core pillar of Europe’s security and defence, and the need to support and enable investment in that resilience
Details: Vodafone + IIEA report on the importance of secure and resilient connectivity
Intent: To discuss practical issues concerning the process for making an Enduring Power of Attorney and the functioning of the Decision Support Service's portal.
Details: Meeting with Senator Cathal Byrne and Maeve O'Connell TD to discuss challenges that members of the public continue to face when seeking to make an Enduring Power of Attorney.
Meeting with Senator Cathal Byrne and Maeve O'Connell TD to discuss challenges that members of the public continue to face when seeking to make an Enduring Power of Attorney. - Meeting
Intent: Review of decision by Department and Minister of Education regarding sports dome partnership at Ballinteer Community School
Details: Lobbying re appeal of Department of Education decision on provision by DBSISA of an indoor sports dome in partnership with Ballinteer Community School
Emails from May to August seeking support for appeal by school to the Department's decision and updating local representatives on the process etc - EmailMeetings with TDs and some councillors in Ballinteer electoral area seeking support for the school's appeal - Meeting
Intent: Raising awareness with Oireachtas members / policy developments and annual report, requestAV Room presentation ::Attendance JOC::Meeting with Minister and officials
Calls to follow up on progress of the Government Grant Application and meeting invitations and discuss any specific information to do with the grant application. - Phone callEmails to set up meetings and pass on additional information about the project. - EmailMeetings to discuss the Government Grant Application and next steps. - Meeting
