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: Intended to obtain a copy of the response to the PQ that had been submitted by the TD, to thank him for his support in obtaining same, and to maintain engagement
Details: Email engagement with TD on PQ submission regarding revision of medical card application process
Intent: Funding secured in budget 2027
Details: Organised AV room to launch MS Ireland's pre-budget submission 2027
Intent: To advocate on behalf of the Occupational Therapy profession for amendments to the Disability Act 2005 that protect and strengthen the rights of disabled people and ensure Assessments of Need remain comprehensive, professionally informed and focused on identifying supports required for full and meaningful participation in society
Details: AOTI submission to the Joint Oireachas Committee on Disability consultation on pre-legislative scrutiny of the General Scheme of the Disability (Amendment) Bill 2025.
Intent: Support the work of the All Party Group on Autism::The full implementation of the Joint Oireachtas Committee Report on Autism and programme for government commitments on Autism
Details: Attended regular meetings of the All Party Group on Autism
Intent: Understanding of and support for the work of AsIAm and our organisation's vision and purpose
Details: Held an event to launch the AsIAm Strategic Plan 2026-2030 and invited a range of public officials
Intent: Implementation of the current strategy and an extension of its lifespan::A new Autism Innovation Strategy provided for in legislation
Details: Sought support for the full implementation of (and extension of the lifespan) of the current Autism Innovation Strategy and implementation of government commitment to place the strategy on a statutory footing
Intent: Sharing information and concerns regarding the EU CSDDD and Omnibus proposals from the Irish Coalition for Business and Human Rights (ICBHR)
Details: EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) and Omnibus Proposals
Intent: A pause on proposed changes to SNA provision to ensure any changes safeguards the rights of Autistic students
Details: Engaged with Ministers, Public Representatives and Departmental Officials on proposed changes to the SNA Scheme
Intent: To secure support for the recommendations of the Rehab Group's submission to Department of Social Protection on the cost of disability payment::To request the Committee to invite Rehab advocates to address a future meeting of the Committee on the Cost of Disability
Details: Submission to Cost of Disability Public Consultation and circulation to Members of the Disability Matters and Social Protection Committees
Intent: Support for policies and programmes beneficial for Irish beef farmers
Details: Matters of significance to Irish Cattle & Beef farmers
