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: To secure support for the development of a public lido at George’s Dock and its progression through Dublin City Council’s development process.::To secure political and public-body support for potential public funding of the proposed lido, including through the Large Scale Sport Infrastructure Fund.
Details: Proposed Dublin City Lido at George’s Dock
Correspondence regarding support, development and potential public funding of a public lido at George’s Dock. - EmailMeeting regarding support for the development and potential public funding of a public lido at George’s Dock. - Meeting
Staff and volunteers met with the below representatives and their teams at the Impact Report launch event. Our priority asks of attendees were:National Loneliness Strategy and responsible language on self-harm and suicide. Follow up emails were sent to all attendees. - Event / Reception
- Extra Time With Dad, report on Paternity Leave Policy. June 2026. - Submission- Pre-budget submission by Movember. August 2026. - SubmissionBriefing to Oireachtas members in AV Room, May 2026 - Event / Reception
Intent: 1. Undertake a comprehensive national review of residential care for children with disabilities, involving all relevant agencies, professionals, children, and families, ensuring that their voices and lived experiences inform future service design::2. Introduce legislative reform to ensure that all children in State-funded residential care—regardless of the responsible agency—have equal statutory protections, independent oversight, and access to a statutory appointed allocated Social Worker with all decisions grounded in the child’s best interests and rights.::3. Establish a national governance and oversight framework that clearly defines roles, responsibilities, standards, and escalation pathways, and ensures that children’s voices are heard and families are meaningfully involved in decisions about their care.::4. Provide ring-fenced, multi-annual funding and implement standardised national procedures to reduce reliance on crisis-led placements, with a strong focus on forward planning
Details: IASW position paper from our Social Workers in Disability (SWID) Special Interest Group
Intent: calling for immediate state intervention to ensure residents can either remain in place with additional support or transition only when clinically appropriate and dignified.::• Reform of the 'Fair Deal' (NHSS) Funding Model: The state must adjust funding to provide higher, targeted support for 'high-complexity' residents in private care, removing the financial incentive for providers to evict them when their profit margins shrink.::• Legislative Reform of the Health Act 2007: The Act must be amended to provide Security of Tenure. No resident should be evicted for increased needs without an independent clinical audit and a minimum of 90 days’ notice.::• Investment in Public Care Infrastructure: The state must reduce its over-reliance on the private sector and increase investment in public and community-based care like supported housing and plan for a continuum of care. This will provide a public safety net for the most complex cases.::• Access to Specialist Social Work Support: Speciali
Details: Statement - IASW Raises Alarm Over Eviction of Older People from Residential Care Due to 'Increased Needs'
Email from Senator Patricia Stephenson 18th June to Blaithin O'Shea advised that she would be away during the Committee stage hearing of the proposed legislation but offered to share Safe Ireland's proposed amendments with other senators. Response from Dr. Blaithin O'Shea 19th June welcomed the Senator's support to share and reinforce proposals across the Seanad. - EmailEmails to Senators Sherlock, Stephenson, Tully and Cosgrove on 18th June from Dr. Blaithin O'Shea with Safe Ireland's proposed amendments to the Domestic Violence Judgments Register Bill 2026 in pdf format. - Email
Intent: Parkinson's would be prioritised during meetings and discussions in Irelands 6 month presidency
Details: Wrote to various politicians and civil servants regarding including Parkinson's as a priority during Irelands Presidency of the Council of the European Union
Intent: To seek urgent Committee consideration and recommendations supporting statutory regulation, an interim national governance structure, consistent minimum standards, an accredited public register and appropriate oversight of Clinical Measurement Physiology.
Details: Formal submission to the Joint Committee on Health regarding the accreditation and regulation of Clinical Measurement Physiologists in Ireland, including the absence of statutory regulation, risks to patient safety, national governance, qualification assessment, programme approval and professional s, ...
Formal written submission to the Joint Committee on Health on governance, standards and patient safety in Clinical Measurement Physiology, requesting urgent consideration and the opportunity to provide further evidence. - Email
