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: Increase awareness of the impact of fuel poverty, energy costs, social protection, health and other general policy areas on older people. Promote policies that support older people living alone.Inform elected representatives of ALONE's Pre-Budget recommendations for 2027 at launch of 'Fixing the Foundations' in the AV Room.
Details: Pre Budget Campaign 2027: Government policy affecting older people, particularly those living alone, including social isolation, community supports, healthy ageing and policy measures to support ageing at home.
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.
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: 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.
Email to Committee members regarding the upcoming Committee discussions on the Development (Strategic Gas Reserve) Bill 2026. - EmailEmail to TDs regarding advocacy asks on the ongoing discussions on the bill to introduce a Strategic Gas Emergency Reserve in Ireland. - EmailLetter to Minister McEntee on the upcoming UNGA Resolution on the ICJ's Advisory Opinion on the obligations of states in the context of climate change. - Letter
Intent: Advice on how to pursue the inclusion of a set of goals around the identification and treatment of chronic kidney disease to be included in the programme for Ireland's Presidency of the EU.
Details: Inclusion of chronic kidney disease as a priority for Ireland's upcoming EU Presidency
Discussions as to how best to approach getting chronic kidney disease included in the programme for Ireland's Presidency of the EU from July 2026. - Phone call
Exchanged emails to make plans for a small group of staff and volunteers to be hosted by Senator Daly with the purpose of taking photos in front of Leinster House as it was lit up in green to promote organ donation. - Email
