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: To raise awareness of the cost of living issues for people with disabilities and the need for a cost of disability payment. ::To ensure a cost of disability payment of at least €55 a week is included in Budget 2027.
Details: Appearance at the Disability Matters Committee by Emer Costello and RehabCare Service Users
Intent: Meeting on 17 June (and communications regarding logistics of same) between members of TBOI and and members of the Fianna Fail parliamentary party to discuss topics including judicial review, the Civil Reform Bill, Civil Legal Aid and Criminal Legal Aid
Details: Meeting between FF and members of TBOI to discuss various legal reforms currently underway
Letters were issued to Jim O'Callaghan the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration regarding the proposed reform of criminal legal aid. The correspondence communicated the Law Society's position on the Department of Justice's proposals. - LetterMeetings were held to discuss issues surrounding the proposed reform of criminal legal aid. These engagements provided an opportunity to present the Law Society's position on the Department of Justice's proposals and to seek support for that position. - MeetingPhone calls were held to discuss issues surrounding the proposed reform of criminal legal aid. The engagement provided an opportunity to present the Law Society's position on the Department of Justice's proposals and to seek support for that position - Phone call
Intent: For the Deputies to submit questions seeking further details from the HSE on epilepsy staffing levels at Beaumont, CUH and St Vincent’s hospitals.
Details: Seeking details on epilepsy services staffing and waiting lists
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.
Political engagement event held on the 6th of May in Buswells hotel in Dublin. Key agenda was to launch the FRC National Forum Pre-Budget Submission outlining 3 key ask for Budget 2027 including an increase of core funding for all FRCs, a dedicated capital funding stream for FRCs, and urgent investment in counselling and therapeutic supports. - Event / Reception
Intent: Funding for disability measures in Budget 2027. Specific asks available at https://www.disability-federation.ie/publications/dfi-pre-budget-2027-the-least-we-can-expect-1/
Emer Begley and Fleactha Phelan met with Deputy Eoin Hayes and Deputy Cian O'Callaghan Social Democrats, as well as meeting with Martin Daly Fianna Fail. - MeetingTargeting relevant Ministers and Oireachtas Committee Members as well as relevant senior personnel in the following Government Departments: Dept of Children, Disability and Equality, Dept of Health, Dept of Transport, Dept of Social Protection. - EmailTo Fianna Fail (for the Disabilty Political Engagement Group DPEG) Deputy Martin Daly and Senator Margaret Murphy O'Mahony. - Email
Intent: Engagement also concerned MHR's Pre-Budget Submission, including proposals for investment and funding to support mental health services, address identified needs and ensure sustainable access to appropriate supports.
Attendance at Mental Health Reform's PBS Launch Event where the CEO(Helen Brown), Louise Rooney (P& R Manager), Lisa-Marie O'Malley (Policy and Advocacy Coordinator) and lived experience advocates spoke on the submissions. In attendance: Marie Sherlock, Sorca Clarke, Fiona McLoughlin, Colm Burke, Jerry Buttimer, Joe Cooney, Victor Boyhan, Maria Byrne, on 7th July 2026 - Event / ReceptionCalls relating to PBS to Ian Power, Mary Butler's Office on 18th June 2026. - Phone callCalls relating to PBS to Ian Power, Mary Butler's Office on 30th June 2026. - Phone call
