Intent: To advocate for amendments to the Short-Term Letting (Registration) Bill that support a fair and effective regulatory framework for short-term letting while promoting tourism development.
Details: Registration for Short-term legislation Bill (STTL)
17th June 2026, a selection of the ISCF Executive Council met TDs and Senators in the Dail discussing current and proposed Short-Term Rental (STR) legislation. - MeetingBuilding Control Inspection for Self-Catering and Glamping Accommodation (2026) DRAFT Shared as an solution to the planning issues. Sent to Niamh McGuire has responsibility at Principal Officer level for tourism accommodation, employment and EU policy matters. - EmailISCF Members have contacted their local TDs, Ministers and Taoiseach to highlight impact of the STR legislation on their businesses. Seeking support to ensure that self-catering properties can continue operating as providers of tourist accommodation, which remains vital to both the local and wider economy. - Email
Intent: To launch the IFA CAP Hub at the Tullamore Agriculture Show.::To highlight that the CAP hub is one page on the IFA website which is built so that every farmer can see, in plain figures, what the proposed cuts to the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) budget would mean.::To lead a campaign to increase the proposed allocation in the CAP budget under the Multi Financial Framework (MFF) to protect Irish farmers, food security, the environment and rural communities.::To highlight that the Irish Government holds the Presidency of the Council of the EU from 1 July 2026 until the 31 December 2026. This gives our Taoiseach and Minister for Agriculture a central role in EU policy formulation around the MFF and the CAP during this period.::To emphasise IFA's five key asks::1. To call for an increased budget. Farmers cannot do more with less. CAP needs at least 500bn and not a 24% cut.::2. To reward active farmers and not a cut in payments that will punish family farms.::3. Independent CAP Regulatio
Launch of the Citizens Information Service National Strategy by Minister of Social Protection, Dara Calleary onthe 12th November 2025. Various TDs were in attandance at the event - Event / Reception
Intent: Awareness and Support for investment in regional neurorehabilitation services in line with the commitments within the current Programme for Government
Details: Call for Investment in Budget 2026 to begin to implement the commitments to the development of neurorehabilitation services within the current Programme for Government
E mail invitation to TDs and Senators to attend the launch of NAI Patient Experience Survey report together with launch of Pre Budget Submission - EmailEvent for local elected representatives to mark World Brain Day July 22nd, highlighting local gaps in neurorehabilitation services - Event / ReceptionFollow up briefing e mails to elected representatives following on from the launch of NAI Patient Experience Survey report and Pre Budget Submission - Email
Intent: For them to support our campaign to enhance Epilepsy Services & Infrastructure nationally to improve access to specialist services and treatments for the 45,000 people living with epilepsy in Ireland.::For them to support our campaign to expand the HSE’s Chronic Disease Management Programme to include epilepsy, encouraging collaboration between people with epilepsy and their GPs and reducing pressure on specialist services.::For them to support our campaign to develop a National Strategy to reduce the estimated 130 epilepsy-related deaths in Ireland and taking targeted action to save lives.::For them to support our campaign to make Ireland’s schools seizure-safe for the 10,000 children with epilepsy of school going age by ensuring all teachers are trained in seizure first aid and epilepsy.awareness as part of initial teacher training.::For them to support our campaign to ensuring Ireland’s 2022 commitment to implementing the WHO Intersectoral Global Action Plan on Epilepsy and other Ne
Details: Contacted listed DPOs in their capacity as General Election Candidates to support EI's advocacy campaigns if elected to the next Dáil
Intent: To ensure relevant local elected representatives are informed throughout the development phase of the project.
Details: To provide information on the Castlegarden proposed wind farm in Kilkenny approximately 3.5km south-east of Dungarvan and approximately 6km north-east of Thomastown
Intent: To get as many officials to attend the event and listen to Carer issues/ agenda & Gain a commitment from political parties that they will prioritise supports for carers if they form part of the next Government
Details: Encourage DPO's to attend Hustings event re Carer issues held by FCI in advance of the General Election
All support Managers & Comms & Policy Team at FCI. Held in The Ashling Hotel Dublin November 8th - Event / ReceptionBarry Finnegan-Stephen DonnellySimon Harris Edward TimminsSteven MatthewJoe BehanPaul O'BrienJohn BradyJennifer WhitmoreMalcolm ByrneFionntán Ó Súilleabháin - EmailCarol OkekeSorcha ClarkePeter Burke Robert Troy Barry Campion Tanya Cannon Donal Jackson Louise Heavin Kevin Boxer Moran Laura O Neill Gerry Warnock Fidelma Bennet Paul Hogan - Email
