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: For TDs to take on board the following as part of Budget 2027: Invest in the extension and expansion of the Community Development Programme from 2027 and beyond.
Details: Email to Tds re Community Development Programme Pre budget submission
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.
Intent: Awareness of the quality of exhibition and budget required for major exhibitions of Irish/International art. Awareness of the capital investment required in the Gallery's Master Development Plan. Develop advocates for this investment and secure future funding.
Details: Invitation to view William Blake: The Age of Romantic Fantasy
From the list of DPO's lobbied, the following visited the Exhibition: Deputy Malcom Byrne, Deputy Sinéad Gibney, Deputy John Clendennen, Senator Aubrey McCarthy and Deputy Rob O'Donoghue. - Informal communicationEmail
Conversation with Minister Frank Feighan regarding the inclusion of supports for social enterprises in the National Public Procurement Strategy - Event / ReceptionInvitations were extended to all TDs and Senators to attend the launch of SERI's Social Enterprise New Deal in the AV room in Leinster House - EmailMeeting was held with Minister Jerry Buttimer regarding SERI's Social Enterprise New Deal proposal - Meeting
Briefing meeting for key Oireachtas members on Mandate's proposed changes to the 2018 Act - Event / ReceptionEmails inviting Oireachta members to a briefing on Mandate's proposed amendments to the 2018 Act as well as follow-up engagement with members - EmailWhatsApp messages following up on the emails - Informal communication