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The Community Foundation for Ireland
Community
- Seeking re-commitment to first National Policy on Philanthropy in new Programme for Government. Call supported by advance copy of 2024 Community Foundation Ireland Impact Report showing donations of 27-Million plus in support of Equality For All in Thriving Communities.
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Harry McGee
· 2 returns
Sports and Recreation
- Ensure that Ranelagh Gaels, one of the fastest growing GAA clubs in Ireland, has adequate access to green areas to train and play games.
- Ensure that Ranelagh Gaels, one of the fastest growing GAA clubs in Ireland, has adequate access to green areas to train and play games.
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The Health Policy Partnership
Health
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Construction Industry Federation (CIF)
Public Expenditure and Reform
- Distributed CIF's submission with recommendations for the Programme for Government 2025 on behalf of Hubert Fitzpatrick, Director General of CIF
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Dyslexia Association of Ireland
Education and Training
- Dyslexia Awareness Month Presentation for Oireachtas Members on The Need for Extra Time in State Exams
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Irish Association of Youth Orchestras Company Limited by Guarantee
Children and Youth Affairs
- Contact with TDs in Cork South Central and Cork North Central and emails to the relevant ministers and other TDs on the matter of funding for the Arts Council and funding for youth work.
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Irish Wildbird Conservancy
Environment
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Rare Diseases Ireland
Health
- Inclusion of rare diseases in new Programme for Government
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The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA
· 88 returns
Sports and Recreation · Agriculture · EU Affairs · Justice and Equality · Community · Environment · Local Government · Health · Children and Youth Affairs · Education and Training · Housing · Social Protection · Finance · Taxation · Banking and Financial Institutions · Energy and Natural Resources · Development and Zoning
- Recreational Routes
- Programme for a New Government
- EU - Mercosur Trade Deal
- Agri-Food Regulator
- Green Public Procurement Policy
- Emergency Humanitarian Support Scheme - IFA Submission to all Political Parties and Dáil Éireann Candidates for the 2024 General Election
- Farm Safety
- Rural Social Scheme - IFA submission to all Political Parties and Dáil Éireann Candidates for the 2024 General Election
- Crime in Rural Areas
- Litter
- Local Authorities Farm Inspection Protocol - IFA Submission to all Political Parties and Dáil Éireann Candidates for the 2024 General Election
- Planning Permission - IFA Submission to all Political Parties and Dáil Éireann Candidates for the 2024 General Election
- Walks Scheme
- Rural Roads
- Rural Transport
- Water
- Health - Primary Care Services - Rural Ireland
- Childcare
- Support for Agricultural Education
- Education - IFA submission to all Political Parties and Dáil Éireann Candidates for the 2024 General Election
- Housing - IFA Submission to all Political Parties and Dáil Éireann Candidates for the 2024 General Election
- Fair Deal & Support for Older People
- Farm Assist
- LEADER
- Agricultural Rainy-Day Fund
- Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) scheme (tyres)
- Taxation Measures to Support Climate Action
- VAT & Taxation on Farm Inputs
- Commercial Rates on Farm Buildings and Agricultural Land
- Stamp Duty on Agricultural Land - IFA Submission to all Political Parties and Dáil Éireann Candidates for the 2024 General Election
- Capital Gains Tax (CGT) Restoration of Indexation Relief - IFA Submission to all Political Parties and Dáil Éireann Candidates for the 2024 General Election
- Agricultural/Business Relief Capital Acquisition Tax (CAT) Values
- Residential Zoned Land Tax (RZLT) - IFA Submission to All Political Parties and Dáil Éireann Candidates for the 2024 General Election
- Banking
- Measures Implementing Ireland's Biomethane Strategy
- Supports within Infrastructure, Climate and Nature Fund
- EU Environment Fund
- Fertiliser Register
- Protected Urea
- Agri Climate Rural Environment Scheme (ACRES) - IFA Submission to all Political Parties and Dáil Éireann Candidates for the 2024 General Election
- EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR)
- EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR)
- Utilisation of Low Emission Slurry Spreading (LESS)
- Soil Monitoring and Resilience
- Industrial Emissions Directive (IED) - IFA Submission to All Political Parties and Dáil Éireann Candidates for the 2024 General Election
- Nature Restoration Law - IFA Submission to all Political Parties and Dáil Éireann Candidates for the 2024 General Election
- Nitrates Directive/Derogation - IFA Submission to all Political Parties and Dáil Éireann Candidates for the 2024 General Election
- Agriculture Appeals
- Targeted Agricultural Modernisation Scheme (TAMS)
- Hedge Cutting and Controlled Burning
- Milling Industry Support - IFA Submission to all Political Parties and Dáil Éireann Candidates for the 2024 General Election
- Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) Transition Period
- Pigs - 4 Day Notification of Organic Nutrient Movements
- Residential Zoned Land Tax (RZLT)
- Mercosur Trade Deal
- Meeting with the Tánaiste
- Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) Multi Financial Framework (MFF) - IFA Submission to all Political Parties & Dáil Éireann Candidates for the 2024 General Election
- IFA Submission to all Political Parties and Dáil Éireann Candidates for the 2024 General Election - Cost of Doing Business
- IFA CENTRAL ASKS of Political Parties and Dáil Éireann Candidates for the 2024 General Election
- Invitation to Political Party leaders to address IFA National Council
- EU Trade Policy
- Producer Organisations (POs)
- Targeted Agricultural Modernisation Scheme (TAMS) Support for Pig Farmers
- Generational Renewal
- EU Enlargement
- De Minimis State Aid Thresholds
- Simplified, Fully Funded Common Agricultural Policy (CAP)
- Dog Control - IFA Submission to all Political Parties and Dáil Éireann Candidates for the 2024 General Election
- Pig Stability Fund
- Sheep - IFA Submission to all Political Parties and Dáil Éireann Candidates for the 2024 General Election
- Beef Sustainability Scheme - IFA Submission to all Political Parties and Dáil Éireann Candidates for the 2024 General Election
- Mountain Access Projects
- Uplands Recreation Scheme
- Horticulture and Potatoes - 2024 General Election
- Areas of Natural Constraints (ANCs)
- Designated Natura Areas
- Amendments to State Aid Guidelines to Support Farmers with Ash Dieback
- Roadside Ash Dieback Scheme - 2024 General Election.
- Farm Forestry
- Aquaculture - 2024 General Election
- Organic Farming
- Tillage Expansion Scheme - I2024 General Election
- Tillage Survival Scheme
- Fallen Animals
- European Deforestation Programme
- GAEC 2 (Good Agricultural & Environmental Conditions)
- Planning and Development Bill 2023
- National Ploughing Championships 2024 - IFA Stand
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Gerard O'Mahoney
Foreign Affairs
- Election agent role for Micheál Martin and Seamus McGrath
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Down Syndrome Ireland
Health
- Down Syndrome Ireland emailed party leaders asking them to take our manifesto into consideration. This manifesto discussed health, transport, and the rights of people with Down syndrome
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Garda Síochána Retired Members' Association
Public Expenditure and Reform
- Wrote to the seven political parties in the run up to the General Election. Wrote to the Taoiseach and Tánaiste ahead of Government Formation Talks. In both representations the following matters were raised; Pension Parity, Entitlement to Negotiate Pensions, Post 1995 Pensions, Medical Card Assessment for over 70's, Cycle to Work Scheme.
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Independent Broadcasters of Ireland
Arts
- Advocating for fair, proportionate and accessible funding for independent radio sector and policies to put in place a level playing field.
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Dublin Zoo
Heritage
- Request for state support for Dublin Zoo and Fota Wildlife Park. Sent letter of introduction and invitation to visit Dublin Zoo. Thanked Minister for support given to Dublin Zoo and Fota
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AgTech Ireland
· 2 returns
Agriculture
- General Election Manifesto - Understanding the transformative impact of agtech on Irish agriculture
- Pre-Budget 2025 Submission
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The Ark Childrens Cultural Centre CLG (The Ark)
Children and Youth Affairs
- Joint letter on the call to raise the Increase for a Qualified Child (IQC payment) in Budget 2025.
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BeLonG To Youth Services Ltd.
· 2 returns
Health · Children and Youth Affairs
- Request to meet to discuss the research 'Trans Healthcare in Ireland from Belong To and UCD.
- The CEO of Belong To emailed TDs to congratulate them on their election and to highlight the importance of including priority LGBTQ+ issues in the Programme for Government.
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NCBI
Health
- Inclusion in Programme for Government of priorities for people who are vision impaired
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Irish Street Arts, Circus and Spectacle Network
Arts
- Increased practical, policy, legislative and financial supports towards the development of Street, Circus and Spectacle arts
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Early Childhood Ireland
· 2 returns
Children and Youth Affairs
- Programme for Government
- Budget 2025
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LauraLynn Ireland's Children's Hospice
· 2 returns
Health
- Seeking the inclusion of specific commitments on children's palliative care in Programme for Government 2025.
- LauraLynn Pre-Budget 2025 Submission
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Pavee Point Traveller & Roma Centre
Justice and Equality
- Hate Crime Hate Speech legislation
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Fórsa trade union
· 6 returns
Budgetary matters · Environment · Employment · Public Expenditure and Reform · Health
- Emailed politicians regarding the findings of a recent report by TASC commissioned by Fórsa seeking increased State action on the cost of living..
- Emailed politicians regarding the findings of a recent report by TASC commissioned by Fórsa seeking increased State action concerning on climate change.
- Emailed politicians regarding the findings of a recent report by TASC commissioned by Fórsa seeking increased State action concerning the expansion of artificial intelligence.
- Invite to all Oirechtas members to the launch of the Fórsa general election manifesto. It included an outline of Fórsa policy priorities for implementation of the next government, which sought a commitment to protecting remote working and the introduction of a four day working week pilot programmes in the public and civil service. There was follow-up correspondence regarding this campaign, and asking for key recommendations to be included in the next Programme for Government.
- Invite to all Oirechtas members to the launch of the Fórsa general election manifesto. It included an outline of Forsa policy priorities for implementation of the next government, which included increased public service pay and commitment to investment in quality public services. There was follow-up correspondence regarding this campaign, and asking for key recommendations to be included in the next Programme for Government.
- Kevin Callinan Fórsa General Sec sought a meeting with the Taoiseach, Tánaiste and the Minister of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth. The letter highlighted the urgent need to resolve funding & pay disparity issues for workers providing services that would otherwise have to be provided by the State, who are paid at a lower rate than their counterparts directly employed by public service organisations. Mr Callinan sought a meeting in order to prevent serious industrial dispute
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European Anti-Poverty Network Ireland
· 8 returns
Justice and Equality · Social Protection · Budgetary matters · Community · Employment · Public Expenditure and Reform
- Emails with attached letters sent to all political parties on behalf of the Add the 10th Alliance re inclusion of commitment to adding socio-economic ground in equality legislation in their election manifestos
- EAPN Ireland General Election Manifesto
- EAPN Ireland priorities for the next Programme for Government
- EAPN Ireland General Election Manifesto
- EAPN Ireland General Election Manifesto
- EAPN Ireland General Election Manifesto
- EAPN Ireland priorities for the next Programme for Government
- EAPN Ireland priorities for the next Programme for Government
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Sightsavers Ireland
Foreign Affairs
- Retention of ODA funding, increase for funding for disability inclusive development
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County Wexford Chamber of Industry and Commerce CLG
Economic Development and Industry
- Decisive government action on Waterford Airport development before dissolution of the Dáil.
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Community Platform
· 2 returns
Social Protection
- Community Platform Manifesto for the General Election
- Community Platform priorities for the next Programme for Government
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Gaisce - The President's Award
Children and Youth Affairs
- Engagement to encourage Gaisce inclusion in election manifesto / programme for Government
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Age Action
Public Expenditure and Reform
- Pre-election submissions to all political parties
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Irish Congress of Trade Unions
Transport
- Passenger cap at Dublin Airport
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Licensed Vintners Association
· 3 returns
Economic Development and Industry · Finance
- Licensed Trade Policy Priorities for the Programme for Government
- Submission to Fianna Fáil and Fina Gael General Election Manifesto
- Budget 2025 and the Hospitality Sector
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Association of Garda Sergeants and Inspectors ( AGSI)
Employment
- Conduct & Performance Regulations 2024
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Mental Health Reform
· 3 returns
Budgetary matters · Health
- MHR's Pre-Budget Campaign 2025 - https://mentalhealthreform.ie/budget-2025
- Mental Health Bill 2024
- Programme for Government Briefing & LSE Launch Save the Date
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Doras Luimní
Justice and Equality
- Programme for Government submission
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NBI Infrastructure DAC
Communications
- Engagement and information sharing regarding the delivery of broadband infrastructure as part of the National Broadband Plan.
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SECAD Partnership CLG
Community
- Encouraging DPOs to support the opportunity to work and design public programmes, that could be included in the Programme for Government, with the Local Development Sector in the future. Communication also included details of a specific proposal for a Climate Justice Initiative for consideration
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Irish Road Haulage Association
Transport
- Budget 2025. Salary for HGV drivers. Haulage industry costs. Road user safety forum. Retrofit Tacho in Ireland. FG manifesto & licensed haulage sector. Holyhead Port. Price gouging & by CLDN shipping. Actions of CLDN regarding price gouging.
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Dexcom
Health
- Diabetes Policy in Ireland
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MABS Support Company Limited by Guarantee
Social Protection
- Highlight key challenges faced by MABS due to reduction in funding
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Limerick Chamber
Economic Development and Industry
- Limerick Chamber emailed a copy of their Mid-West Policy Priorities for General Election 2024 to all relevant Ministers, TDs and Senators
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Fair Seas Ireland
Environment
- Letter to party leaders and government formation negotiators regarding the importance of the Marine Protected Area Bill
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National Gallery of Ireland
Arts
- Christmas cards sent to members of the Oireachtas
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National Adult Literacy Agency
Education and Training
- We advocated for three commitments in the next programme for government: (1) Ringfence funding for additional adult upskilling at Levels 1-4 on the NFQ (2) Put targeted resources behind Government literacy strategies (3) Appoint a Minister of State for Lifelong Learning
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County Carlow Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Tourism CLG
· 2 returns
Economic Development and Industry
- The cost of doing business continue to increase and over the last while we have seen many cost headings increase (including energy, minimum wage, sick pay etc.) Along with this there is a administrative cost to SME's in adhering to all of the new regulations (around HR, safety, sustainability etc)
- FDI investment is vital to the growth of any area. Carlow has not traditionally had a high level of FDI investment and this needs to change if we are to secure the economic growth and stability of the county. The Chamber is happy to support the IDA in any way possible - but needs greater collaboration
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Think Bodywhys CLG
Health
- Draft Programme For Government