Intent: Implementation of the Working Group on Direct Provision and the protection Process Report
Details: Implementation of the Working Group on Direct Provision and the protection Process Report
Intent: The Society would like to see changes to the processes of investigations and prosecutions of sexual offences, including:::Specialised training for members of An Garda Síochána, the judiciary and legal professionals dealing with sexual offences developed and introduced::Practical supports for victims through the reporting, investigation and trial processes developed.::Additional free legal supports to sexual offence witnesses/complainants provided before and during the court process where necessary and appropriate::The introduction of measures to protect vulnerable witnesses including prerecorded/video-link evidence, early depositions and prohibiting personal cross-examination of sexual offence witnesses/complainants by accused persons::Reduced delays in sexual offence trials with case management systems, adequate resources and specialised courts::Restriction public attendance at sexual offence trials in the lower courts and ensure accurate reporting by media and on social media
Details: Submission on Review of the Investigation and Prosecution of Sexual Offences
Intent: Increased awareness among key decision-makers in the areas of TUSLA Child & Family Services, Education, HSE Disability, Irish Youth Justice and Mental Health about the work that YAP Ireland does and the strong outcomes that we achieve with young people and families
Details: The Launch and dissemination of the YAP Ireland Annual Report 2018 to Stakeholders and decision makers in the area of TUSLA Child & Family Services, Education, HSE Disability, Irish Youth Justice and Mental Health
Intent: Increased awareness among key decisionmakers in the areas of TUSLA Child & Family Services, Education, HSE Disability. Irish Youth Justice and Mental Health about the work that YAP Ireland does and the strong outcomes that we achieve with young people and families
Details: YAP Ireland National Event 2018 - a national showcase of the work done by YAP Ireland throughout the year on the theme of 'Mind Yourself, Mind Each Other', and particularly involving the young people and families on the YAP programme
Intent: Request Government to consider potential legislative amendments to address potential implications of GDPR for anti-doping and other sporting integrity activities
Details: The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the drafting implementing legislation, the Irish Data Protection Bill 2018, give rise to certain potential implications for sporting organisations with respect to anti-doping and other sporting integrity activities. Our communications intended to hig, ...
Intent: Conveying the importance of the two-way Irish-US economic relationship and its related employment opportunities.
Details: Irish-US Economic Relationship
Intent: Increased awareness among key decision-makers in the areas of TUSLA Child & Family Services, Education, HSE Disability. Irish Youth Justice and Mental Health about the work that YAP Ireland does and the strong outcomes that we achieve with young people and families
Details: YAP Ireland's Annual Report 2017 - the publication of information about the work that YAP Ireland did with young people and families in 2017 and the outcomes that were achieved
Intent: Alert Departments to serious impact on Irish civil society organisations’ freedom of association and expression of third party provisions in Electoral Act
Details: Joint letter with ICCL and Transparency International Ireland re 'third party' provisions in Electoral Act's impact on Irish civil society organisations’ freedom of association and expression
Intent: To encourage Government to make integrated policy decisions which are sustainable from an economic, environmental and social perspective.
Details: National Social Monitor: A snapshot on how Ireland is performing in a range of areas including Healthcare, Education, Housing, Public Participation and Communities, Income Distribution, Taxation, Work and Job Creation, Rural Development, Environment, Sustainability and Global Challenges. The full te, ...
Intent: To encourage Government to make fair choices in taxation changes in Budget 2018. Details at https://www.socialjustice.ie/content/policy-issues/government-income-tax-proposals-are-unjust-and-unfair
Details: Taxation Briefing: Assessing the fairness of some taxation options in Budget 2018
