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: Position social enterprises as strategic partners in delivering stronger societal outcomes.Raise awareness of reserved contracts under Article 20 of the EU Procurement Directive 2014/24/EU, from both the buyer and supplier perspectives
Details: Seminar on Public Procurement and Social Enterprise in partnership with IBEC
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 8 July (and communications regarding logistics of same) between members of TBOI and and members of the Sinn Féin parliamentary party to discuss topics including judicial review, the Civil Reform Bill, Civil Legal Aid and Criminal Legal Aid
Details: Meeting between SF and members of TBOI to discuss various legal reforms currently underway
Intent: Further opportunities to engage on the issues that were raised at the North South Interparliamentary Association including the value of conversations around advance care planning and the importance of recognising the role health care professionals play in delivering a palliative care approach and our call for a Register of Advance Healthcare Directives.
Details: Follow up letter of thanks for the opportunity to contribute to the discussion on the challenges and opportunities facing palliative care
This letter concerned the report of the Joint Committee on Drugs Use, providing recommendations on the de-criminalisation of drug use and a health-led approach to addiction. - Letter
Intent: Secure support in the Oireachtas for the full implementation of the Joint Oireachtas Committee Report on Autism and the Autism Innovation Strategy
Details: Supported the work of the All Party Group on Autism
Attended a coffee morning in Leinster House organised by the Group - Event / ReceptionAttended two meetings of the group, hosting one in our Community Support Hub - Meeting
Intent: Progress Generation Renewal for youth young farmers::Allow young people in County Louth to be able to access and build housing without having to overcome numerous obstacles ::Funded supports for mental health including support for Macra's initiative 'Make the Moove'
Details: Budget 2027 items of priority for County Louth young farmers and rural youth
Inviting TD's from Louth to a lobby evening organised by Louth Macra - EmailLobby evening inperson organised by Louth Macra in Dillonstown hall LouthRuairí Ó Murchú TD attended. - Event / Reception
Intent: Circulation of a Vodafone and IIEA report on the importance of secure and resilient digital connectivity as a core pillar of Europe’s security and defence, and the need to support and enable investment in that resilience
Details: Vodafone + IIEA report on the importance of secure and resilient connectivity
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
