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: Update on Phase 1 of the development of the Tipperary All-Weather Track Project and local economic impact of the project.
Details: Attendance at Tipperary Racecourse All-Weather Track Progress Update June 22nd
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: Sent the 2026 AsIAm Same Chance Report to TDs, Senators and Irish MEPs
Details: Sent the 2026 AsIAm Same Chance Report to TDs, Senators and Irish MEPs
Intent: Make policy makers aware of the NDSA pre-budget submission::A follow up discussion meeting
Details: Circulating NDSA Pre-Budget 2026 Submission
Intent: To secure attendance to the Health Promotion Alliance Ireland event on the social determinants of health.
Details: Commercial Determinants of Health
Intent: Funding for disability measures in Budget 2027. Specific asks available at https://www.disability-federation.ie/publications/dfi-pre-budget-2027-the-least-we-can-expect-1/
Details: DFI Pre Budget Submission 2027
Intent: I sent an ICCL briefing note focusing on the powers of private security following the death of Mr Yves Sakila, seeking to change the policy approach regarding private security, their powers to use force, and options for accountability for potential human rights violations perpetrated by private security.
Details: Powers of Private Security
Intent: To secure access to existing Government supports or the introduction of a targeted financial measure covering reasonable assessment, equipment, installation and adaptation costs incurred by businesses directly affected by the water-supply change, while also minimising its environmental impact.
Details: Request for a targeted business transition support scheme for Clonmel businesses facing material equipment, treatment, maintenance and operating costs arising from the changeover from the soft-water Poulavanogue supply to the harder groundwater supply from Monroe.
Intent: Have the government allocate ring-fenced funding for local authority swimming pools. ::For the government to introduce a tax credit for Gym and swim memberships.::Met with Minister Robert Troy with the Insurance Alliance in government buildings to discuss insurance reform.
Details: Pre Budget Submission for Swimming pool Fund and Gym tax Credit
