Lobbying Records (Page 1 of 1)
National Adult Literacy Agency
2025-09-12
Intent: Increased funding for adult literacy in Budget 2026, specifically for(1) adult literacy provision in ETBs(2) Learn with NALA(3) community education(4) PIAAC mid-cycle survey(5) plain language training in government departments
Details: Adult Literacy in Ireland
Officials: James Lawless, Marian Harkin, Colm O'Reardon, Jack Chambers, Emer Higgins, Colin Menton, David Moloney, Marianne Cassidy, ...
Methods: Our pre-budget submission was sent as attachment to email on 30 July to elected representatives and officials in:- Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science- Department of Finance- Department of Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and DigitalisationAlso to members of the Oireachtas Committee on Further Education, Research, Innovation and Science, and senior staff in SOLAS.https://www.nala.ie/publications/our-asks-for-budget-2026/ - Submission
AONTAS
2025-05-20
Intent: Showcase the best practices of the sector in order to generate support through funding and recognition in policy processes.
Details: Invitation to attend the annual AONTAS Star Awards
Officials: Andrew Brownlee, Nessa White, James Lawless, Marian Harkin, Colm O'Reardon, Keith Moynes, William Beausang, Padraig Walsh
Methods: Key stakeholders and decision makers were invited to the annual AONTAS Star Awards held at Croke Park on March the 7th. The aim of this activity was to showcase best practice in the community education and generate support for the sector in budgetary and policy making processes. - Email
AONTAS
2025-05-20
Intent: Recognition of the value of community education and support for the sector in budgetary decision-making and policy processes
Details: Invitation to Policy Day
Officials: James Lawless, Colm O'Reardon, William Beausang, Nessa White, Andrew Brownlee, Keith Moynes
Methods: Key decision makers, and stakeholders were invited to attend “From Politics to People”, our Adult Learners' Festival 2025 Policy Discussion on Monday 3 March. This event brought together AONTAS members, adult learners, and policy makers to demonstrate to the new Government that community education is the policy solution they need in response today’s societal challenges. - Email