Lobbying Records (Page 1 of 6)
Irish National Organisation of the Unemployed
2025-09-04
Intent: To discuss with the Department of Social Protection key issues of concern for the INOU including on-going changes to social welfare system; key policy and practice developments including means testing.
Details: In June, as part of the Community and Voluntary Pillar, the INOU attended a bilateral meeting with the Department of Social Protection. The agenda included Programme for Government; Child Poverty; and updates on a range of issues including key policies like Pathways to Work; Roadmap for Social Inclu, ...
Officials: Ciaran Lawler, Rónán Hession, Fiona Ward, Niall Egan
Methods: Meeting
Electricity Association of Ireland (EAI)
2025-09-03
Intent: To ensure that the correct policy signals stimulate appropriate market incentives and the right investments for a cost-effective transition. The shared view of the all-island electricity sector from generation through to retail is that:Ireland must increase electrification of industry in tandem with our accelerated renewables adoption.Investment of close to €2bn annually in electricity grid. An investment framework to support the decarbonisation of the All-island Electricity System.
Details: Raise awareness of a series of policy papers published by the Electricity Association of Ireland (EAI) that outline the collective view of the Electricity Sector on achieving our post-2030 Zero e-Mission Future. These policy papers follow on from a 2020 study prepared by the EAI and MaREI SFI Resea, ...
Officials: John McKeon, Paul Bolger, Rónán Hession, Ciaran Lawler
Methods: Electricity Sector disagrees with the decision by the Department of Social Protection not to proceed with the extension of the credit option to additional energy providers under the Household Benefits Package (HBP). It is a missed opportunity to target energy credits at those who most need it in the future and contrary to the Programme for Government, which commits to exploring inclusive support for all households, particularly for vulnerable groups. - Letter, Electricity Sector disagrees with the decision by the Department of Social Protection not to proceed with the extension of the credit option to additional energy providers under the Household Benefits Package (HBP). It is a missed opportunity to target energy credits at those who most need it in the future and contrary to the Programme for Government, which commits to exploring inclusive support for all households, particularly for vulnerable groups. - Email
Society of St. Vincent de Paul
2025-09-01
Intent: To disseminate the findings of the MESL annual update report and the associated evidence-based policy recommendations in the Pre-Budget Submission
Details: Disseminate annual Minimum Essential Standard of Living report and associated pre-budget submission policy recommendations
Officials: Ciaran Lawler, John McKeon, Niall Egan, Anne Marie Brooks, John Hogan, Teresa Leonard, Rónán Hession, Gráinne Weld
Methods: Email sent on 27th May to inform of upcoming publication of MESL 2025 report and invite to MESL seminar - Email, MESL seminar held on 17th June in Buswells Hotel, Dublin. Included presentation from MESL Research Team on the cost of a MESL in 2025, giving an overview of the: - change in cost of the minimum essentials required to live with dignity - cumulative impact of inflation since 2020 on minimum living costs and income adequacy - assessment of adequacy of social welfare supports - examination of the impact of services and in-work supports - outlining key policy recommendations for Budget 2026. - Event / Reception, Attended Social Inclusion Forum, 8th May, to contribute latest MESL findings to the discussion - Event / Reception, ...
Respond
2024-09-20
Intent: A sustainable supply of social and cost rental homes, maintaining quality homes and services, investing in communities and pursuing social justice for all.
Details: Pre Budget Submission on Housing, Delivering social and cost rental homes, Retrofitting social and affordable homes, Quality homes and services, Family Homelessness, Early Learning and Care (ELC) and School Age Care (SAC)
Officials: Paul Benson, Francis Noel Duffy, Mary Fitzpatrick, Mary Seery Kearney, John Cummins, Thomas Gould, Richard O'Donoghue, Joe Flaherty, ...
Methods: Email
Federation of Opticians (FODO)
2024-09-20
Intent: To secure a meeting with DSP officials regarding optical benefits within the Treatment Benefit Scheme.
Details: Our chair Garvan Mulligan wrote to Mr Hession requesting a meeting to discuss the role of optical practices in delivering optical benefits under the Treatment Benefit Scheme.
Officials: Rónán Hession
Methods: Letter
European Anti-Poverty Network Ireland
2024-09-18
Intent: To advocate for EAPN Ireland proposals for Budget 2025 around: Income Adequacy, Inclusive Labour Markets, Access to Affordable & Quality Public Services, Autonomous Community Development, Sustainable Financing for Social Investment, Equality Proofing & Poverty Proofing
Details: Attending Pre-Budget Forum
Officials: Heather Humphreys, Joe O'Brien, Teresa Leonard, John McKeon, Rónán Hession
Methods: Attending annual DSP Pre-Budget Forum in Dublin Castle - Event / Reception
Society of St. Vincent de Paul
2024-09-16
Intent: To discuss the context for Budget 2025, offering views on current and projected inflation in minimum living costs, the role of one off vs permanent measures, and the impact of the approach taken in Budget 2024::To discuss progress on the benchmarking of working age social protection payments::Discussion of the evidence used to inform adjustments to the Qualified Child Increase for younger and older children in Budgets 2023 & 2024, and looking forward to Budget 2025.
Details: Bilateral meeting the Dept of Social Protection officials as part of Community & Voluntary Pillar
Officials: Teresa Leonard, Rónán Hession, Ciaran Lawler
Methods: Attended bilateral meeting, 12th June, between Dept of Social Protection and the Community & Voluntary Pillar - Meeting
Autism Spectrum Information, Advice and Meeting Point Ltd, Trading as AsIAm
2024-01-21
Intent: To advocate for better economic supports for Autistic people and their families.
Details: Met with officials from the Department of Social Protection to discuss the proposed Disability income Supports Reform.
Officials: Rónán Hession
Methods: Email, Meeting
Society of St. Vincent de Paul
2024-01-19
Intent: That Government policy in the areas of social protection, children and integration focus on poverty reduction and greater social inclusion of marginalised groups.
Details: Engagement with Government departments on a bilateral basis as a member of the Community and Voluntary Pillar
Officials: Carol Baxter, Rónán Hession, Teresa Leonard
Methods: Bilateral meeting with the Department of Social Protection to discuss budget 2024, benchmarking social welfare, the operation of the community welfare service and the cost of disability. Meeting on the 4th of December. - Virtual Meeting, Bilateral meeting with the Department of Children, Integration, Equality, Disability and Youth to discuss the National Childcare Scheme, White Paper on Ending Direct Provision and the EU Child Guarantee. 29th of November - Virtual Meeting
Inclusion Ireland
2024-01-19
Intent: Influence consultation.
Details: Green Paper consultation
Officials: Rónán Hession
Methods: Meeting to discuss Green Paper consultation. - Virtual Meeting