Intent: To raise awareness of report findings and garner support for the recommendations.
Details: To secure meetings and engage with elected/designated officials in order to communicate the findings of Healthy Homes Ireland's report; 'Our place: Towards Healthier Greener Homes'. Hosted a breakfast forum event to discuss to how Ireland balances the need to build affordable homes at pace with deli, ...
From [31 October] to [18 November], invited several DPOs including TDs, Senators, senior officials from local authorities, government departments, and other public service bodies to attend the Healthy Homes Ireland Forum breakfast event at the European Commission representation in Dublin. The purpose of the event was to discuss how Ireland balances the need to build more affordable homes at pace against achieving greener and healthier homes. - EmailOn [1 October, 20 October] emailed Martin Whelan to invite him to participate in a panel discussion as part of the Healthy Homes Ireland Forum on 3 December. - EmailOn [1 October] emailed Ciaran Mullooly MEP to invite him to participate in a panel discussion as part of the Healthy Homes Ireland Forum on 3 December. - Email
Intent: Ireland is experiencing a significant demographic shift, with the population aged 65 and over projected to rise from 15.7% in 2022 to over 25% by 2040. As people live longer, the demand for homes that support independent, safe, and connected living is growing rapidly. The event was scheduled to demonstrate how innovative partnerships between local authorities and Approved Housing Bodies (AHBs) can respond to this challenge.
Details: Invited public officials (Government Ministers, Dublin West Constituency TDs and Local Area Representatives) to the official launch of a new housing scheme in Hansfield, Dublin 15, in November 2025. Minister James Browne, TD, officially opened the development. Link to the press release: https://ww, ...
Calendar invites were issued to invited guests. The date and time of the event changed three times so emails were sent to invited guests to inform them accordingly. There were calls with staff at FCC regarding scheduling and rescheduling (due to Ministers' availability). Briefing documents were also sent to Ministers' offices regarding the housing scheme - number of homes, number of residents etc. There was no lobbying carried out during the event. - Event / Reception
Anew contacted government officials around securing supported accommodation and staff for pregnant women and new mothers experiencing homelessness. - EmailThere were a couple of follow up phone calls with government officials around securing supported accommodation and staff for pregnant women and new mothers experiencing homelessness. - Phone call
Intent: Meetings were held to introduce CiaranFitzpatrick, CEO of Fitzpatrick & HeaveyHomes, and to outline the company’s role indelivering large-scale housing projectsnationwide. The discussions aimed to explorepotential collaboration opportunities andshare insights into current and futuredevelopments.
Details: Meetings with local authorities to introduce Ciaran Fitzpatrick, CEO of Fitzpatrick & Heavey Homes
James Benson met with Kevin Dillon from the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage to discuss the draft revisions to the National Planning Framework and the implementation of the Planning & Development Act. - MeetingJames Benson, Gerald Hoare, and Aidan McLernon attended the opening of Blessington Park, hosting Leonara Earls, Ed Timmins, Jason Mulhall, Patsy Glennon, Gerry O'Neill, and Avril Cronin. Simon Harris, Jennifer Whitmore, and John Brady were also invited to attend. - Event / ReceptionMichael Stanley and James Benson met with AnnMarie Farrelly, Matthew McAleese, and Paul Carroll from Fingal County Council to provide a progress update on construction sites in Fingal. - Meeting
Anew contacted government officials around securing supported accommodation and staff for pregnant women and new mothers experiencing homelessness. - EmailThere were a couple of follow up phone calls with government officials around securing supported accommodation and staff for pregnant women and new mothers experiencing homelessness. - Phone call
Intent: To demonstrate the benefits of our Community Hub model in order to seek changes to council policy on service provision for children, young people and communities
Details: Seeking changes to councils' approach to childcare, youth & community service provision
2 meetings with A/Executive Manager, Dublin City Council to discuss options for establishing new service provision for children, young people & families in under-served communities in North Central & North West Dublin - Virtual MeetingSingle email to councillors in specific LEAs to discuss Community Hub model and service provision for children, young people & families by councils - EmailSingle meeting with Cllr Gogarty at Lucan Shoppoing Centre to discuss Community Hub model and service provision for children, young people & families by South Dublin County Council in Lucan LEA - Meeting
Intent: To provide street lighting along a pedestrian pathway
Details: Lobbied Fingal County Council regarding the possibility of providing street lighting along a pedestrian pathway which runs parallel to Brackenstown Avenue from St. Cronan's Avenue to the church. Also raised the issue of a the poor surface of the lane
