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: An increase in the budget of the Alzheimer Society of Ireland from the HSE to expand services. To increase the services provided to people living with dementia.
Details: Prebudget Submission Briefing
Intent: The proposals presented in FCIs Pre-Budget Submission adopted in Budget 2027
Details: Invitation to attend Carers’ Priorities for Budget 2027 Town Halls events taking place from Aug 31 to September 14 in 19 locations across the country.
Intent: To encourage politicians to take steps to resolve the issue before it has a negative impact on the Irish horticultural sector.
Details: To highlight the current challenges facing the horticultural sector as a result of restrictions placed on the harvesting of Irish horticultural peat.
Intent: To pause progression of the Bill and ensure than any amendments to the 1988 act are taken out and go through proper legislative scrutiny.
Details: Email to Senators ahead of the Housing and Residential Tenancies (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2026 reaching the Seanad
Intent: The proposals presented in FCIs Pre-Budget Submission adopted in Budget 2027
Details: Launch of FCI’s Budget 2027 Submission in Buswells Hotel.
Intent: Attendance/representation at planned meetings and support for recommended funding in 2027 budget
Details: Pre-Budget Town Hall and Local Assembly Meeting for family carers
Intent: Support for Dochas recommendations for the 2027 Budget and Ireland's ODA policy
Details: 2027 Budget and ODA spending
Intent: Called on the Government to withdraw the Bill before Seanad Éireann and urged Senators and all members of the Oireachtas to oppose it due to concerns over its ISDS clauses and the trade agreements it would facilitate. Also called for rejection of trade agreements containing ISDS provisions and for Ireland to use its influence to promote more progressive EU trade policy.
Details: Arbitration (Amendment) Bill 2025
Intent: To support and encourage biodiversity in the any new residential developments
Details: On behalf of members sharing report on Bio-Neighbour, to provide recommendations for the Enhancement of Biodiversity in New Residential Developments
Intent: Awareness of the quality of exhibition and budget required for major exhibitions of Irish/International art. Awareness of the capital investment required in the Gallery's Master Development Plan. Develop advocates for this investment and secure future funding.
Details: Invitation to view William Blake: The Age of Romantic Fantasy
