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: To brief Cork Representatives on the work of National Learning Network and to seek their support for a review of the current funding utilisation based funding model. ::To highlight local transport issues for students attending NLN, Hollyhilll
Details: Invitation to National Learning Network, Hollyhill, Cork, Open Day for public representatives taking place on 8 May 2026
Email to Ireland South MEPs inviting them to the National Learning Network Open Day in Hollyhill, Cork, taking place on 8 May Follow-up email and contact with their offices - EmailEmail to all Oireachtas members from Cork constituencies inviting them to the National Learning Network Open Day in Hollyhill, Cork, taking place on 8 May Follow-up email and contact with their offices - Email
In relation to programme and policy issues relevant to beef farmers - Informal communicationIn relation to programme and policy issues relevant to beef farmers - Phone callThe emails were in relation to programme and policy issues relevant to beef farmers - Email
Intent: To outline to Oireachtas members the funding allocated under the National Breeding Services Grant Scheme to their county and the benefits of the scheme.
Email sent to Oireachtas members in outlining the funding allocated under the National Breeding Services Grant Scheme to organisations/shows in their area. - Email
1 Briefing event held in the AV Room, Leinster House on 14/01/26 by DFI, the Irish Wheelchair Association and Access for All Ireland.March held with many activists and community members in Dublin on 28/02/26. - Event / Reception1 Meeting held on 21/01/26 by Emer Begley, Joan Carthy (IWA), and Bernard Mulvaney (Access for All Ireland) with Minister of State Emer Higgins.1 Meeting held on 02/04/26 by Fleachta Phelan, Joan Carthy (IWA), and Bernard Mulvaney (Access for All Ireland) with Louise O'Reilly TD and her PA Freya Coogan. - Meeting5 Letters co-signed by Emer Begley, Joan Carthy (IWA) and Bernard Mulvaney (Access for All Ireland) sent on - 20/01/26 to: - Taoiseach Micheál Martin- Deputy Micheál Carrigy- Deputy Pat 'The Cope' Gallagher19/03/26 to: - Minister Jack Chambers30/04/26 to: - Minister of State Emer Higgins1 Letter forwarded by An Taoiseach's office on 21/01/26 to: - Minister of State Jerry Buttimer - Letter
Intent: Support for four policy priorities for LGBTQ+ youth: National LGBTQ+ inclusion guidance for primary and post-primary schools; Clear resourcing to implement the new model of care, and a pathway for under-17s; Stronger online regulation, moderation, and platform accountability — rather than age-based social-media bans; and Support in advocating for targeted investment across community, health, youth, education, and workplace inclusion.
Details: Conversation about LGBTQ+ youth advocacy priorities at Sinn Féin Árd Fheis
Members of the Disability Political Engagement Group attended the Green Party Ard Fheis 28th February and 1st March 2026. - Event / ReceptionMembers of the Disability Political Engagement Group attended the Sinn Fein Ard Fheis on 24th and 25th April 2026. - Event / ReceptionMembers of the Disability Political Engagement Group attended the Social Democrats Ard Fheis on 7th February 2026. - Event / Reception
Intent: Gather information on when the marine protected area bill will be released and highlight our key asks to ensure it is ambitious and effective. Gather information on how the EMFAF fund is spent. Address issues around forestry information in schools. Gather information around wildlife crime in Ireland
Details: Marine Protected Areas Bill, Forestry, Fisheries, Wildlife crime, EMFAF
Attended Sinn Fein Ard Fheis and spoke to representatives about marine protected areas and the need for national legislation. Also spoke on the importance of cross border collaboration. - Event / ReceptionAttended and lobbied politicians at two Joint Oireachtas Committees on MPAs and fisheries. Had in person meetings with Jennifer Whitmore to discuss tangle nets, fisheries natura declarations an dbest practice MPAs. - MeetingEmails to TD's asking them to submit parliamentary questions on topics around the European Maritime Fisheries and Aquaculture fund, fisheries management plans and information on wildlife crime - Email
