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Polio Survivors Ireland

2025-12-19

Intent: Request that the Committee considers and discusses the concerns and takes corrective action urgently

Details: Wrote to the Joint Committee on Justice, Home Affairs and Migration to express urgent concern regarding the challenges faced by persons with disabilities living within the Direct Provision system.

Officials: Matt Carthy, Paula Butterly, Tom Brabazon, Michael Cahill, Catherine Callaghan, Alan Kelly, Pádraig O'Sullivan, Mark Ward, ...

Methods: Collaborative letter co-signed by a collective of advocates, organisations and academics - Letter

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Mercy Law Resource Centre CLG

2025-12-16

Intent: Pre-legislative scrutiny of any amendments to the Housing Act 1988 with a focus on compliance with human rights. Letter sent prior to appearance before sitting of committee discussing homelessness.

Details: Wrote to Oireachtas Committee Members Regarding 1988 Act prior to appearing before Committee

Officials: Micheál Carrigy, Richard Boyd Barrett, Paula Butterly, Joe Cooney, Thomas Gould, Rory Hearne, Seamus McGrath, Eoin Ó Broin, ...

Methods: Wrote to all members of the Joint Oireachtas Committee for Housing, Local Government, and Heritage to inform them of previous engagements with Department of Housing on issues related to the Housing Act 1988. Informed them of concerns related to potential amendments and impact on human rights. Requested Pre-Legislative Scrutiny and engagement with NGO sector. - Email, Wrote to all members of the Joint Oireachtas Committee for Housing, Local Government, and Heritage to inform them of previous engagements with Department of Housing on issues related to the Housing Act 1988. Informed them of concerns related to potential amendments and impact on human rights. Requested Pre-Legislative Scrutiny and engagement with NGO sector. - Letter

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Drogheda Women & Children's Refuge

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2025-12-01

Intent: Updated polices and guidelines for IPAS Centres that offer more support to centres on how to recognize and respond appropriately to a situation of domestic abuse within their centre an dkeep the victims safe

Details: Following a report on Safe Harbour Project, based in Mosney Village it was noted that current policies and procedures in IPAS centres on reporting and responding to DSGBV have not been reviewed since 2014. We have lobbied local TDs to raise the issue in the Dail and call for a review of the current, ...

Officials: Erin McGreehan, Ged Nash, Alison Comyn, Paula Butterly, Joanna Byrne

Methods: Circulation of the Evaluation of the Safe Harbour Report with recommendations outlined for change in policyRequest to mainstream the Outreach & Education Role through CUAN and update in policy for IPAS centres - Email, Discussion on the recommendations in the report and ask to mainstream the role within CUAN and update in policy for IPAS Centres - Meeting

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National Federation of Voluntary Service Providers Supporting People with Intellectual Disability

2025-09-22

Intent: Funding to support the key priorities for disabled people as outlined in the ODG's Pre-Budget 2026 Submission

Details: Oireachtas Disability Group - Pre-Budget 2026 Campaign

Officials: Richard Boyd Barrett, Hildegarde Naughton, Micheál Carrigy, Cathal Crowe, Claire Kerrane, Paula Butterly, Liam Quaide, Teresa Costello, ...

Methods: May 1st 2025: Correspondence with Deputy Richard Boyd-Barrett's office regarding arranging a meeting to discuss a letter issued by the ODG outlining the priorities for disabled people that should be considered by the 34th Dail. - Email, May 2025: Emails exchanged with Minister Naughton and her office regarding sponsorship for the ODG to enter Leinster House for briefing meetings. - Email, June 2025: Emails exchanged with the Oireachtas Members providing information on arranging briefing session. - Email, ...

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Vulcan Consulting Limited

2025-09-21

Intent: To raise awareness of the challenges associated with diagnosing and treating Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension in Ireland

Details: Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension Awareness

Officials: John Lahart, Paula Butterly, Jennifer Murnane O'Connor, Manus Boyle, Peter Roche, Pádraig O'Sullivan, Maria Byrne, Colm Burke, ...

Methods: Phone call, Informal communication, Event / Reception

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Concern Worldwide

2025-09-21

Intent: Be Proud of Ireland's Commitment and Continue to Increase Investment in Official Development Assistance (ODA).Work with Humanitarian Partners to Deliver Lifesaving Programmes.Strengthen Ireland’s Leadership by Increasing Climate Finance Contributions.Recognise Across Government that Global Citizenship Education (GCE) is Essential for Building a Better World.Expedite the Implementation of the National Philanthropy Policy.

Details: Concern 2026 Pre-Budget Submission - ODA Helps Build a Better World

Officials: Neale Richmond, Simon Harris, Paschal Donohoe, Jack Chambers, John Lahart, Cathy Bennett, Brian Brennan, Noel McCarthy, ...

Methods: Letter and emails sent to Minister for Foreign Affairs, Minister for International Development, Minister for Finance, Minister for Public Expenditure, along with all members of the joint committee for foreign affairs and trade, all members of the joint committee for EU affairs. - Letter

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Drogheda & District Chamber

2025-09-20

Intent: A decision by An Coimisiun Pleanala in relation to the new IDA Park on the northside of Drogheda.

Details: Drogheda & District Chamber contacted the 5 local TDs seeking support in lobbying An Coimisiún Pleanála on the new IDA Park for Drogheda’s northside. The IDA applied in 2023, with Louth County Council granting approval in June 2024 subject to conditions. The decision was appealed, but deadlines of N, ...

Officials: Joanna Byrne, Paula Butterly, Ruairí Ó Murchú, Erin McGreehan, Ged Nash

Methods: Communication made on 15th July 2025. - Email

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