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UCD Students' Union Company Limited by Guarantee
Education and Training
- Asked for Govt. support for the passing of the Education (Health, Relationships and Sex Education) Bill.
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The Irish Hospice Foundation
Justice and Equality
- Input to the Garda Vetting review being undertaken by Department of Justice.
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Restaurants Association of Ireland
Tourism
- Briefing of the Fine Gael Parliamentary Party
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Epilepsy Ireland
· 4 returns
Health · Social Protection · Communications
- Updating Deputies on decision to reimburse Epidyolex medication and thanking for them for previously raising issue
- Highlighting Epilepsy Ireland proposals around improving access to Free Travel for people with epilepsy.
- Seeking update on Epilepsy Ireland proposals on Online Safety & Media Regulation Bill RE need to reference attacks on those with photosensitive epilepsy (PSE); raising concerns with Minister
- Raising Epilepsy Ireland ongoing campaign on sodium valproate - need for inquiry, greater risk reduction measures and services for families.
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Irish Episcopal Conference
Justice and Equality
- Seeking the introduction of amending legislation to ensure the inward transfer of Irish prisoners overseas can recommence. Seeking clarification on and proposing changes to the Criminal Justice (Mutual Recognition of Custodial Sentences) Bill 2021.
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Galway Simon Community
Housing
- Simon Week Political Briefing on Housing & Homelessness
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Gambling.com Group
Justice and Equality
- Regulation of gambling reform.
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Philanthropy Ireland
Community
- Pre budget submission seeking advancement of Philanthropy Policy and relevant supports for activation of policy
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Zipp Mobility
Transport
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MSD
· 2 returns
Health
- Immunisation Policies
- Cancer Care in a post-pandemic COVID-19 era
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Irish Family Planning Association
Health
- National and international policy on sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR)
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CPL Fuels Ireland Ltd.
Energy and Natural Resources
- To discuss and support the overdue announcement of a nationwide ban on smoky coal in Ireland; to highlight the problem of smuggling and cross border fuel sales
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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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Fórsa trade union
Education and Training
- Seeking support for Fórsa's campaign to alter the minimum qualifications for a professional SNA grade in education.
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Merchants QuayIreland Ltd
Community
- Proposals re. drug treatment, homelessness, mental health and related matters
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SAFE Ireland National Social Change Agency CLG T/A SAFE Ireland
Justice and Equality
- Oireachtas Joint Committee on Justice Enquiry into Domestic Violence Refuge Accommodation
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Glennon Brothers (Glennon Bros. Timber Ltd)
Agriculture
- Forestry Policy and Programmes - Felling Licence and Forestry Appeals Commission delays - Dail Forestry Debate
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Ibec
· 3 returns
Economic Development and Industry
- Business priorities for the forthcoming Transport Strategy for the Greater Dublin Area
- The enterprising region, planning for growth and a Dublin & Mid-East region that works
- Dáil decision on the Unified Patent Court
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150Bond
Transport
- Legislation to regulate the use of e-scooters in Ireland (Road Traffic and Roads Bill 2021)
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Alice Public Relations
Justice and Equality
- WorkEqual's campaign for workplace equality
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Saint John of God Hospital clg
Health
- Specialist dementia care funding
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Institute of Professional Auctioneers and Valuers
· 2 returns
Finance · Housing
- • a two-tier stamp duty for agricultural land to encourage the retention of farmland in the hands of productive farmers (Finance) • a nationwide Living-Over-The-Shop Scheme to encourage the conversion of empty units in town centres for residential use (Finance) • a derogation allowing owners to live in holiday homes on a permanent basis for a time-specified period to help alleviate the current housing demand (Finance).
- A review of the planning process to limit vexatious objections (Planning).
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Our Lady's Hospice & Care Services
Budgetary matters
- A meeting to update on progress at Wicklow Hospice and raise awareness of the most ambitious multi-phase project in the history of the organisation ie: the 2018 redevelopment of our specialist palliative care unit in Harold’s Cross; the establishment of Wicklow Hospice in 2020; the ongoing refurbishment of Blackrock Hospice; & planning for the refurbishment of our Anna Gaynor Residential Unit in Harold’s Cross. Attendees were also briefed on our new community-focused ‘outpatients’ model of care.
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Law Society of Ireland
Justice and Equality
- Joint Committee on Justice Report on Pre-Legislative Scrutiny the General Scheme of the Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2020
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Q4PR
Community
- Proposals re drugs treatment, homelessness mental health and related matters
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The Alzheimer Society of Ireland
Health
- The Alzheimer Society lobbied as part of its Pre Budget Submission for robust funding for dementia supports
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Retailers Against Smuggling
· 2 returns
Finance
- A mailout outlining RAS activities from Q3 2021
- Meeting request to discuss increased tobacco smuggling rates & growing black market
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Irish Penal Reform Trust
· 3 returns
Justice and Equality
- All Party Oireachtas Group on Penal Reform
- Share IPRT Views on the National Youth Justice Strategy 2021-2027 and Supporting Community Safety.
- Sentencing and Sentencing Guidelines in Ireland
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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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Simon Communities of Ireland
Housing
- Secure the passage of the Simon Homeless Prevention Bill
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Irish Council for Civil Liberties
· 5 returns
Justice and Equality · Public Expenditure and Reform
- Procedural Rights in Police Custody Event
- Criminal Justice (Hate Crime) Bill 2021
- Reform of Data Protection Commission
- An Garda Síochána Reform Legislation
- ICCL 2022 Pre-Budget Submission
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Multiple Sclerosis Ireland
Health
- MS Ireland invited a number of public officials to a photocell for the launch of a survey to examine the societal cost of MS
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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