Neale Richmond

Intent: Raise awareness of Christian Aid Ireland's international development and humanitarian work, priorities for Ireland's EU Presidency and Budget 2027

Details: International development and humanitarian action

Intent: To seek consideration of traffic movementand access arrangements in Dundrum Villageas part of the relevant planning process.

Details: Meeting to introduce Claire Macken and discuss general considerations relating to traffic movement and access in the context of Dundrum Connect and the Local Area Plan.

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: Education and raised awareness of the importance of support for global malnutrition.

Details: Discussion on the importance of combatting global malnutrition as one of the leading causes of child death globally, contributing to the deaths of over 2 million children under five every year.

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

Intent: To inform TDs and Senators about the challenges currently facing community and voluntary organisations working in a range of different areas, and how these challenges can be best addressed.

Details: The Wheel held a briefing in the AV Room at Leinster House, hosted by Cormac Devlin TD. It comprised a panel discussion with speakers from community and voluntary organisations working in the areas of poverty, disability and LGBTQI+ rights, as well as an overview of The Wheel's priorities. We invite, ... Read more

Intent: Sent the 2026 AsIAm Same Chance Report to TDs, Senators and Irish MEPs

Details: Sent the 2026 AsIAm Same Chance Report to TDs, Senators and Irish MEPs

Intent: Raise the profile of the National Family Resource Centre (FRC) programme and provide an opportunity for Oireachtas members to meet with FRC reprsentatives from their region. Launch of the FRC National Forum Pre-Budget Submission for 2026 seeking an minimum of €255,000 core funding for all FRCs, a dedicated capital funding stream for FRCs, and urgent investment in counselling and therapeutic supports.

Details: The Family Resource Centre National Forum held a political engagement event on the 6th of May at Buswells Hotel in Dublin.

Intent: To advocate for a reduction in the Capital Gains Tax rate for disposals of investments in unquoted, actively trading companies.

Details: Discussion at the National Economic Dialogue on Capital Gains Tax and investment in indigenous enterprise.

Intent: To highlight the complexity and low take-up of enterprise support schemes, like the Key Employee Engagement Programme (KEEP), and advocate for simpler, more accessible supports for businesses.

Details: Discussion at the National Economic Dialogue on the accessibility and take-up of enterprise support schemes.