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Fórsa trade union
Education and Training
- Discussion on the issue of higher education funding.
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Sunbeam House Services CLG
Health
- Meeting with the The Minister for Further and Higher Education, Innovation and Science to discuss the organisation's services and finances
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Rehab Group
· 2 returns
Education and Training
- Future of training for people with intellectual disabilities
- Seeking introductory meeting with Minister Harris regarding general issues arising in the sector
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Youth Advocate Programmes Ireland CLG
Children and Youth Affairs
- YAP Ireland National Virtual Event 2020 - YAP hosted a virtual webinar via zoom titled 'Mindful Media' on October 29th 2020. The event showcased the work of YAP Ireland Young People, Families and Staff throughout 2020 and how they used digital media to navigate uncertain times and succeed in a difficult year.
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Special Olympics Ireland
Budgetary matters
- Budget 2021 - Recovery Through Community Campaign on behalf of THE WHEEL
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Irish Federation of University Teachers
Education and Training
- Improved funding of Higher Education
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Paul Allen & Associates Public Relations
Budgetary matters
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Home and Community Care Ireland
Health
- Dissemination of HCCI Pre-budget Submission
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Instinctif Partners Public Affairs Ireland
Education and Training
- To raise the issue of the threat to the continued availability of non-community rated student medical insurance for international students studying in Ireland
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Licensed Vintners Association
Trade
- Developing a policy to allow Dublin pubs to survive the Covid-19 Crisis
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British Irish Chamber of Commerce
Education and Training
- We asked the Minister to participate in a zoom conversation with members on UK - Ireland Research Collaboration.
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Irish Congress of Trade Unions
· 6 returns
Education and Training · Budgetary matters · EU Affairs
- Operation of COVID 19 Guideline across Third Level Sector
- Operation of COVID 19 Guideline across Third Level Sector and Higher Education Institutions
- Letter to the Minister in relation to the establishment of Munster Technical University
- Return to work protocol at higher level education
- Congress Budget Recommendations 2021
- EU Canada Trade Agreement
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Institute of Physics
Education and Training
- Letter introducing the IOP LimitLess Campaign to encourage diversity and inclusion in physics education
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Irish Universities Association
Education and Training
- Higher Education Policy & Funding
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Focus Ireland
Education and Training
- Educational supports for part time courses
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The Victims Alliance
Education and Training
- Meeting Requested with Minister Simon Harris
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Chambers Ireland
Education and Training
- Our newly published skills data on training during COVID-19 restrictions
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KARE Promoting People with Intellectual Disabilities
Community
- 1) Writing to TDs and Ministers in the Kildare and Wicklow area on behalf of service users and families and as part of the National Federation of Voluntary Service Providers national campaign in relation to the prioritisation of people with disabilities in the allocation plan for Covid 19 vaccination. 2) Responding to a TD in relation to adult disabilty services.
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Institute of Professional Auctioneers and Valuers
Education and Training
- To explore the opportunity to develop a new apprenticeship for valuers.
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Glennon Brothers (Glennon Bros. Timber Ltd)
Agriculture
- Forestry Policy and Programmes - Felling Licence and Forestry Appeals Commission delays
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Construction Industry Federation (CIF)
· 4 returns
Education and Training
- Discussion on the mechanism of delivery of the Safe Pass programme
- Discussion on the mechanism of delivery of the Safe Pass programme
- Discussion on the mechanism of delivery of the Safe Pass programme
- Discussion on the mechanism of delivery of the Safe Pass programme
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Irish Development Education Association
Education and Training
- Submission to a public consultation on the development of a new Statement of Strategy for the Department of Further and Higher Education. To develop a dialogue with IDEA and the Development Education sector focussed on ensuring strategic prioritisation, policy coherence and resourcing for existing development education initiatives, and to explore opportunities for new initiatives that can contribute to developing a society of active global citizens incorporating fulfilment of SDG Target 4.7
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Waterford Chamber of Commerce
Budgetary matters
- Waterford Chamber Pre-Budget Submission
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One Family
Social Protection
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Hume Brophy
· 2 returns
Health · Environment
- Covid-19 Business Restrictions
- Creating a Circular Economy for Plastics
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Event Industry Ireland
Budgetary matters
- Seeking public monies and changes to existing Covid-19 Government supports
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Society of St. Vincent de Paul
· 2 returns
Budgetary matters · Children and Youth Affairs
- Engagement with Government Minister to ensure SVP's priorities and solutions regard housing, child poverty, direct provision, childcare, energy poverty and access to higher education are considered in the implementation of the Programme for Government
- Engagement with elected officials and senior civil servants as part of the National One Parent Family Alliance regarding the provision of supports for one-parent families impacted by the COVID-19 Pandemic
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Trócaire
Foreign Affairs
- Investment in Official Development Assistance
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Codling Wind Park Limited
Energy and Natural Resources
- Development of proposed offshore renewable project at the Codling Bank
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CHILDREN'S RIGHTS ALLIANCE - REPUBLIC OF IRELAND LIMITED
Children and Youth Affairs
- Covid 19 Response for One Parent Families and their children
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Alcohol Action Ireland
Health
- Public health alcohol policy
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Teachers' Union of Ireland
Education and Training
- Submission for the estimates process
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Irish Cancer Society
Health
- Advocacy Champions Introductory meetings
-
Higher Education Colleges Association (HECA)
· 3 returns
Education and Training
- HECA HE capacity to facilitate extra HE places due to recalculated Leaving Certificate 2020 grades
- HECA Briefing to Minister Harris
- Once-off COVID-19 payment scheme for third-level students
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RCSI (Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland)
Health
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National Infertility Support and Information Group
Health
- NISIG is the only Irish charity supporting and advocacy on behalf of those experiencing fertility issues. NISIG is now part of a broader AHR Coalition Group formed in 2020 comprising LGBT Ireland, 221 Plus group, Equality for Children and the Rainbow Families Equality Network. A main aim of the coalition is to ensure that equality is secured, and the human rights of children conceived using AHR, their intended parents and families are protected and advanced in legislation and policy.
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Irish Pharmacy Union
Health
- Restart Grants Applied to Community Pharmacies
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Engineers Ireland
Economic Development and Industry
- Invitation to speak: launch of State of Ireland 2020 Report
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JKS Communications
Development and Zoning
- Briefing on Fassaroe Development in Bray
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Ibec
· 8 returns
Education and Training · Finance · Economic Development and Industry
- Irish Medtech Association “Priorities for the next Government: Investing in Innovation, Invest in People”
- Financial Services Ireland priorities - talent and skills
- Skillnet Ireland strategy to enhance enterprise and professional development and lifelong learning
- Ibec and Irish business welcome the establishment of Munster Technological University (MTU)
- Policy priorities for higher and further education, research, innovation and science
- Valuable role of apprenticeships to the economy and to leaners
- Business priorities for the new Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science
- Rebooting and reimaging the Dublin & Mid-East Region
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National Women's Council of Ireland
Social Protection
- Highlight and lobby for specific supports for lone parents during covid - income and social welfare supports, childcare
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Q4PR
Economic Development and Industry
- Discussion of proposals to assist the hospitality industry
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Technological Universities Association
· 5 returns
Education and Training
- Submission on Budget 2021
- Return to on-campus and online tuition Semester 1
- THEA submission to the D/FHERIS on the review of the National Development Plan
- Contribution to the Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation, and Science Statement of Strategy 2021 – 2023
- Response from the Technological Higher Education Association to the Apprenticeship Action Plan
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Dublin Chamber of Commerce
Economic Development and Industry
- Communication with members of Government regarding Budget 2021
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Macra na Feirme
· 2 returns
Education and Training
- Submission on the Apprenticeship Action Plan
- Equality of access to funds for Ag college students
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Cork Chamber
Economic Development and Industry
- SWSF - Stakeholder Meeting with Simon Harris
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John Gallagher
Education and Training
- Irish Federation of University Teachers (IFUT) policies on higher education in context of Covid-19
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National Centre for Youth Mental Health
· 2 returns
Children and Youth Affairs
- Funding Submission on behalf of Jigsaw
- Submission of proposal for funding for youth mental health in third level.
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Rockwood Consulting ULC
Finance
- Seeking support for the business events industry in Budget 2021
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The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA
Finance
- IFA 2021 Budget Submission - Expenditure Measures to Support Farm Enterprises
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Down Syndrome Ireland
Education and Training
- Discussing DSI’s adult education and training courses (Ability) and looking to have them included in State education programmes.
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Neville International
Education and Training
- Outline of "Get Active Global" - a connectivity, activity and wellness platform designed for third level education students and staff
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Irish Council for International Students (ICOS)
Education and Training
- Wrote to Minister Smon Harris regarding the €250 rebate for students announced in the Budget and whether or not it will apply to no EEA students
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College of Psychiatrists of Ireland
Health
- Meeting request to discuss objectives & outcomes for Mental Health of Youth at Third Level. Concern that services & supports for those young people at 3rd level with enduring mental illness such as moderate-severe depression, eating disorders, & schizophrenia & those living with personality disorders & neurodevelopmental disorders such as Autism & ADHD will not be adequately developed without a certain percentage of the 5m euro provided.
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Dublin Rape Crisis Centre
· 2 returns
Education and Training
- Discuss matters of interest in particular the issue of sexual violence / harassment in third level institutions
- Brief Minister on the work of DRCC in particular to our consent work
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National Youth Council of Ireland
· 2 returns
Children and Youth Affairs · Education and Training
- Letter to number of Ministers and Senior Civil Servants with regard to the NYCI Pre-Budget Submission 2021
- Letter to Ministers Harris and Collins seeking meeting to discuss development of national access to apprenticeship programme
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LauraLynn Ireland's Children's Hospice
Budgetary matters
- Budget 2021 - LauraLynn Children's Hospice 2021 Pre-Budget Submission.
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National Federation of Voluntary Service Providers Supporting People with Intellectual Disability
Health
- Budget 2021 in terms of funding for disability services; Section 39 pay parity; Capacity Review of Disability Services, Time to Move on From Congregated Settings, Dialogue for Forum of Catherine Day IRG
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Irish Hotels Federation
Tourism
- Measures and economic supports required to support Ireland's tourism and hospitality sector and mitigate the challenges due to the ongoing Covid-19 crisis