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Restaurants Association of Ireland
Tourism
- Briefing of the Fianna Fail Parliamentary Party
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Muscular Dystrophy Society of Ireland GLC
Budgetary matters
- As part of MDI's Pre-Budget 2022 campaign (see May-August 2021 return also), members were invited to take part in a letter-writing campaign to local TDs and senators, asking for their support for our submission. Key asks include: increase funding for Personal Assistance; increase core social welfare rates affecting people with MD and their carers; extend medical card eligibility for children aged 16 years and over who have MD; increase funding for housing/accommodation and supports etc.
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Comhlámh
Health
- Seeking support for the TRIPS waiver in relation to Covid-19 vaccines
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Hume Brophy
· 4 returns
Transport · Economic Development and Industry · Health
- Recovery of the Irish aviation sector and commitment to move to net zero emissions by 2050
- Meeting to introduce Klarna, the leading global retail bank, payments and shopping service
- Furniture Fire Regulations (FFRs)
- Sustainable Micro Mobility
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Fórsa trade union
Employment
- Did presentations and sought support for Fórsa's campaign on the introduction of the Four Day Working Week from some Oireachtas members.
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Dyslexia Association of Ireland
Education and Training
- Oireachtas Presentation for Dyslexia Awareness Month presenting findings from a recent survey on the experiences of Irish people with dyslexia, and highlighting issues which need to be addressed.
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DHR Consultancy Limited
Health
- Programme for Government commitment to roll out free contraception - activity from 1 September
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daa plc
Transport
- Meeting with Deputy James O'Connor TD to brief on Cork Airport and aviation matters.
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Superpedestrian Ireland Ltd.
Transport
- Micromobility Legislation
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Glennon Brothers (Glennon Bros. Timber Ltd)
· 2 returns
Communications · Agriculture
- Broadband
- Forestry Policy and Programmes - Felling Licence and Forestry Appeals Commission delays - Dail Forestry Debate
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Ibec
· 2 returns
Economic Development and Industry · Employment
- Dáil decision on the Unified Patent Court
- Engagement on the issue of A Four Day Work Week
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Simply Blue Group & its JV Project Companies
Energy and Natural Resources
- Invitation to Cork Harbour boat trip with Simply Blue/Shell delegation (Emerald Offshore Wind). He was unable to attend.
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SIPTU - Services Industrial Professional Trade Union
Economic Development and Industry
- "Consultation re The General Scheme of Payment of Wages (Amendment) (Tips and Gratuities) Bill. There are plans to bypass the consultative stage of the process which prevents further discussions and opportunities for stakeholders, such as unions and workers, from engaging and inputting to its content. Part of One Galway Campaign"
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Cobh and Harbour Chamber
Economic Development and Industry
- National Development Plan with reference to upgrading of the R624 Road into Cobh
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The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA
· 4 returns
Environment · Health · Budgetary matters
- Signpost Farms
- Green Ribbon Walks 2021 - IFA's Let's Talk and Walk
- IFA Budget 2022 Submission - Tax Measures to Support Growth & Restructuring.
- IFA Budget 2022 Submission - Expenditure to Support Farm Enterprises.
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Unite the Union, Ireland Region
· 2 returns
Transport
- Regulation of motor mechanics trade
- Proposed amendment to the Road Traffic Bill
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Vulcan Consulting Limited
Transport
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Iarnród Éireann Irish Rail
Transport
- Update on Iarnród Éireann’s Strategy 2027, Investment plans, and the role rail can play in addressing the climate emergency through a sustainable transport network
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Oxfam Ireland
EU Affairs
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ITMAC - Irish Tobacco Manufacturers' Advisory Committee
Community
- End-of-year mailer to all Oireachtas members highlighting key 2021 successes of the Show Me ID - Be Age Ok responsible retailing programme.
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Trócaire
Foreign Affairs
- Business and Human Rights
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Irish Penal Reform Trust
Justice and Equality
- Sentencing and Sentencing Guidelines in Ireland
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Amnesty International Ireland
Trade
- People's Vaccine Coalition communications to Oireachtas Committee on Enterprise, Trade and Employment re need for TRIPS waiver at WTO to allow more Covid-19 vaccines and treatments to be produced on a global scale
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Irish Council for International Students (ICOS)
Education and Training
- Wrote to all members of Oireachtas to invite to international student report launch
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Cullen Communications Ltd
Transport
- Road Traffic (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill and proposed legislation for the regulation of shared e-scooters in Ireland.