Lobbying Records (Page 1 of 11)
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, ...
Social Justice Ireland
2025-04-29
Intent: Awareness of findings of publications 'Social Justice Matters 2025' and 'Sustainable Progress Index 2025';Meetings with relevant Ministers, Civil Servant and politicians to discuss particular elements of the reports that are within their remit;Attendance of Oireachtas members at publication launch on 2nd April.
Details: Letter with a copy of Social Justice Matters 2025 sent with a request for a meeting.
Officials: Micheál Martin, Simon Harris, Jim O'Callaghan, Jack Chambers, Paschal Donohoe, Martin Heydon, Norma Foley, Helen McEntee, ...
Methods: Letter
Family Carers Ireland
2025-01-21
Intent: Seeking amendments to the Social Welfare Bill specifically to bring forward the increase in the Carers Allowance income disregard announced in Budget 2025 from July 2025 to Jan 2025.::Quarterly bilateral meeting with officials in the Dept Social Protection – CV Pillar
Details: Social protection/ Social Welfare Bill
Officials: Brendan Howlin, Bríd Smith, Catherine Ardagh, Claire Kerrane, Colm Burke, Dara Calleary, Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire, Duncan Smith, ...
Methods: Email, Virtual Meeting
The Community Platform
2025-01-21
Intent: Update and discussion on policy developments
Details: Community and Voluntary Pillar Bilateral Meeting with the Department of Social Protection
Officials: Teresa Leonard, Niall Egan, Fiona Ward
Methods: Represented the Community Platform as part of Community and Voluntary Pillar Bilateral meeting with the Department. - Virtual Meeting
Irish Rural Link Co-Operative Society Limited
2025-01-21
Intent: Get updates on various Social welfare payments and programmes and how they impact on low income households in rural areas. Also bring to the attention of the Department, any concerns and issues our members and people on the ground are facing.
Details: Community & Voluntary Pillar Bilateral Meeting with Department of Social Protection online
Officials: Teresa Leonard
Methods: Virtual Meeting
Irish Rural Link Co-Operative Society Limited
2025-01-21
Intent: To get more detail on the Social Welfare measures announced in Budget 2025 and when changes would be coming into place
Details: Attended Department of Social Protection Post Budget Briefing online to hear how measures announced in Budget 2025 will impact low income households in rural areas
Officials: Teresa Leonard
Methods: Virtual Meeting
Society of St. Vincent de Paul
2025-01-20
Intent: Improved social welfare policies for people SVP assists using DSP services
Details: Social welfare policy, including benchmarking and adequacy of social welfare payments.
Officials: Teresa Leonard, Niall Egan, Ciaran Lawler
Methods: Bilateral joint meeting with the Community and Voluntary Pillar and representatives of the Department of Social Protection. - Virtual Meeting
Society of St. Vincent de Paul
2025-01-17
Intent: To inform that the new research and analysis on minimum home energy costs was available::Provide evidence based recommendations for alternative policy approach to supporting households meet the cost of energy needs
Details: Dissemination of MESL Research Paper on Minimum Home Energy Costs
Officials: Niall Egan, Ciaran Lawler, John McKeon, Anne Marie Brooks, John Hogan, Teresa Leonard, Gráinne Weld
Methods: Email to inform that the MESL research paper was published and disseminate a link to the paper. - Email
Society of St. Vincent de Paul
2025-01-17
Intent: To inform that the MESL analysis of the impact of Budget 2025 was published::Provide evidence based forecast of adequacy of social welfare rates, National Minimum Wage and in-work supports in 2025
Details: Distribution of Budget 2025 MESL Impact Briefing
Officials: Niall Egan, Ciaran Lawler, John McKeon, Anne Marie Brooks, John Hogan, Teresa Leonard, Gráinne Weld
Methods: Email to inform that the MESL analysis of the impact of Budget 2025 was published and disseminate a link to the report. - Email
Age Action
2025-01-17
Intent: Increased state pension and other spending to benefit older persons
Details: Budget submissions
Officials: Teresa Leonard
Methods: Sending of pre-budget submissions to DSP and other relevant government departments. - Email