Lobbying Records (Page 1 of 8)
National Federation of Voluntary Service Providers Supporting People with Intellectual Disability
2025-05-21
Intent: Attendance of key stakeholders at the launch of a recruitment initiative for disability services
Details: Inviting key stakeholders to the launch of a recruitment initiative for disability services
Officials: Hildegarde Naughton, Norma Foley, Colm Ó Conaill, Paul Melia
Methods: 12/02/25: An email containing a invitation letter was sent by Alison Harnett (NFVSP CEO) to Minister's Naughton and Foley. The purpose of the invitation was to invite the Ministers to the launch of a significant recruitment initiative for disability services that was led by the NFVSP.Emails were subsequently exchanged with personnel in the Minister's offices to arrange a video input from both Ministers. Paul Melia (Special Advisor) was copied into some of these emails. - Email, 12/02/25: An email containing a invitation letter was sent by Alison Harnett (NFVSP CEO) to Colm O'Conaill (Assistant Secretary General). The purpose of the invitation was to invite Mr. O'Conaill to the launch of a significant recruitment initiative for disability services that was led by the National Federation of Voluntary Service Providers. Subsequent email on the same topic exchanged on 24/02/25 - Email
National Federation of Voluntary Service Providers Supporting People with Intellectual Disability
2025-05-21
Intent: Engaging with key stakeholders to progress priorities for Disability Service Providers and People who are supported by disability services
Details: Communicating priorities for people with disabilities and service providers to key stakeholders
Officials: Colm Ó Conaill, Norma Foley, Hildegarde Naughton, Paul Melia, Elizabeth Canavan, Stephen Mulvany
Methods: 21/01/25: Alison Harnett (NFVSP CEO) and Helena Connors (NFVSP Policy and Research Officer) attended a meeting arranged by the Department discussing findings from the Growing Up in Ireland Survey, during which they shared priorities experienced by people with intellectual disabilities and autism - Meeting, 30/01/25: Alison Harnett (NFVSP CEO) attended a meeting with Colm O'Conaill (Assistant Secretary General of DCEDIY), Minister Foley and Minister Naughton regarding the sustainability issues facing our sector, the unmet need presenting, and the sectors commitment to working in partnership with the Ministers to address and respond to these issues. - Meeting, 31/01/25: Emails sent to Minister Foley and Minister Naughton inviting them to attend an upcoming NFVSP General Assembly. - Email, ...
Autism Spectrum Information, Advice and Meeting Point Ltd, Trading as AsIAm
2025-05-21
Intent: Support for the work of AsIAm and a Section 39 organisation::Support for implementing the Programme for Government commitment's on Autism
Details: Engaged with Minister Hildegarde Naughton following her appointment as Minister to progress AsIAm priorities under the Programme for Government and to promote understanding of our work
Officials: Hildegarde Naughton, Paul Melia
Methods: Met with Minister, her officials and advisors - Meeting, Corresponded to arrange and to invite Minister to subsequent event - Email
Autism Spectrum Information, Advice and Meeting Point Ltd, Trading as AsIAm
2025-01-21
Intent: The publication of rights-based, robust, child-centred guidelines on seclusion and restraint::Reform of the terminology used to describe children in distress in school including the term 'Assault Leave' in departmental circulars
Details: Engaged extensively on promised guidelines on the use of seclusion and restraint in Irish schools
Officials: Bernie McNally, Hildegarde Naughton, John Kearney, Sinéad Gibney, Ivana Bacik, James Geoghegan, Catherine Ardagh, Norma Foley, ...
Methods: Made contact with Secretary General - Informal communication, Spoke with Minister of State's Special Advisor - Phone call, Met with Minister of State and Departmental officials - Meeting, ...
Ibec
2025-01-21
Intent: To ensure there was a broad understanding of business priorities ahead of the General Election and that these priorities were reflected in political party manifestos.
Details: Ibec's manifesto policy proposals
Officials: Joanne Lonergan, Majella Fitzpatrick, Laura Mannion, Deirdre Gillane, Matthew Lynch, Stephen Foley, Pat McParland, Susan Mitchell, ...
Methods: Email
Autism Spectrum Information, Advice and Meeting Point Ltd, Trading as AsIAm
2024-09-20
Intent: Support for the importance of Autism specific supports within education::Publication of rights-based, robust, child-centred guidelines on the use of seclusion/restraint in schools ::Awareness of and support for the AsIAm Autism-Friendly Schools Programme
Details: Met with Minister Naughton to discuss a range of AsIAm policy priorities
Officials: Hildegarde Naughton, Paul Melia, Denise Duffy
Methods: Engaged with Minister's office to arrange meeting - Email, Participated in meeting with Minister and Special Advisors - Meeting
Autism Spectrum Information, Advice and Meeting Point Ltd, Trading as AsIAm
2024-09-20
Intent: Improved supports for Autistic students in school through increased investment
Details: Attended a Pre-Budget Meeting with Minister Naughton as part of the Special Education Consultative Forum
Officials: Hildegarde Naughton, Denise Duffy, Paul Melia
Methods: Attended the event which Minister Naughton and her special advisors participated in - Meeting
National College of Ireland
2024-09-18
Intent: To brief DPOs regarding capital requirements and funding position of NCI.
Details: Invitation emails and follow up emails to NCI Private Oireachtas Briefing: Leinster House - Wednesday, 26 June 2024 regarding capital requirements and funding position of NCI.
Officials: Patrick O'Donovan, Michael O'Connor, Niall Collins, Hildegarde Naughton, Paul Melia, Denise Duffy, Damien English, Mairéad Farrell, ...
Methods: 1x individual email to each named DPO - Email
Coolmine Therapeutic Community
2024-09-17
Intent: The intended result was to secure government funding and policy support for addiction recovery services, as outlined in Coolmine's pre-budget submission.
Details: The sharing of Coolmine's Pre Budget Submission
Officials: Joe O'Brien, Heather Humphreys, Denis Naughten, Mary Hurley, Mary Hurley, Mary Hurley, Darragh O'Brien, Alan Dillon, ...
Methods: Coolmine urged the government to make strategic investments to address addiction and homelessness. By aligning resources and efforts, these investments could save lives and reduce long-term costs, leading to healthier, more resilient communities in Ireland. Continued support and investment are crucial for making a meaningful and lasting impact. - Email
Creative Retail Distribution Limited
2024-05-21
Intent: Understanding of the submissions of Hale Vaping to the public consultation from the Dept. of Health on the further regulation of tobacco and nicotine inhaling products which concluded on 5 January 2024.
Details: Sharing of the submission by Hale Vaping to the public consultation on the further regulation of tobacco and nicotine inhaling products.
Officials: Stephen Donnelly, Hildegarde Naughton, Susan Mitchell, Paul Melia
Methods: Copy of the submission by Hale Vaping to this consultation. - Submission, Covering letter. - Letter, Email including covering letter and submission. - Email