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AONTAS
· 2 returns
Education and Training
- Request for meeting to discuss how access to further education can achieved through the National Access Plan
- Request to integrate key recommendations from our manifesto into the programme for government of the 34th Dail
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Glenveagh Properties Plc
Housing
- Housing for All and National Planning Framework
-
Children's Books Ireland CLG
Education and Training
- We were asking for investment in school libraries and policies to support reading for joy for children and young people, locally, nationally, and in school communities
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Save the Children UK
· 2 returns
Foreign Affairs
- Thank you letter to the Taoiseach for speaking at UNGA side event
- Taoiseach speaks at UNGA side event on the impact of conflict on children in Gaza
-
Chime
Education and Training
- Seeking the inclusion of Irish Sign Language as an examination subject in the Leaving Certificate examinations.
-
Vintners' Federation of Ireland
Trade
- The crisis facing the hospitality sector
-
Disability Federation of Ireland
· 2 returns
Budgetary matters
- ODG response to Budget 2025 and priorities for the next Programme for Government
- Sectoral funding and pay issues
-
Transgender Equality Network Ireland
· 2 returns
Justice and Equality
- TENI advocates for equal rights and access to healthcare for trans people.
- TENI advocates for equal rights and access to healthcare for trans people.
-
Nursing Homes Ireland
· 2 returns
Health
- NHI wrote to the Taoiseach in relation to his interview in the Irish Times “Care services for most vulnerable not good enough, says Simon Harris” published on Saturday last 21st December. Nursing Homes Ireland is pleased to note your express commitment recognising the urgent need to improve care services for older people, carers, and vulnerable members of our society. The prioritisation of this issue in the Programme for Government is both timely and essential.
- Request for Meeting on Prioritising Older Person Care in the Programme for Government and congratulate the deputy on their election to Dáil Eireann. We outlined the nursing home sector faces urgent challenges that require immediate attention:Fair Deal Pricing Review, Workforce Challenges,Equal Access to Primary Care Services. Including these in the programme for Government is essential for the sustainability of the nursing home sector.
-
Banteer Community Childcare Services Limited
Children and Youth Affairs
-
The Irish Academy of Engineering
Economic Development and Industry
- Request for meeting to discuss Programme for Government
-
Community Law & Mediation
Justice and Equality
- Email correspondance to outline Community Law & Mediation’s Programme for Government priorities focusing on access to justice (civil legal aid) and climate.
-
Comhlámh
Foreign Affairs
- Comhlám's Justice for Palestine group emailed TDs requesting support for the Occupied Territories Bill
-
ALONE
Health
- Support for services and policies relating to older people in the General Election and Programme for Government
-
The Prevention and Early Intervention Network
Children and Youth Affairs
- As part of our 'Hands Up for Children' campaign, we created both an Election Manifesto and a wish list for the new Programme for Government, all of which are available on our website: https://pein.ie/hands-up-for-children/
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Youth Work Ireland
Children and Youth Affairs
-
The Irish Traveller Movement
· 2 returns
Justice and Equality
- Budget 2025, Programme for Government. Safeguarding of programme. Hate Crime legislation advancement
- Budget 2025, Programme for Government. Safeguarding of programme. Hate Crime legislation advancement
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The Irish Clinical Oncology Group t/a Cancer Trials Ireland
Health
- Request for Commitment to Support Cancer Clinical Trials in Ireland
-
Doras Luimní
Justice and Equality
- Criminal Justice (Incitement to Violence or Hatred and Hate Offences) Bill
-
Lakeland Dairies Co-Operative Society Limited
Agriculture
- Achieving Carbon Reduction targets
-
Alcohol Action Ireland
Health
- Alcohol policy development in relation to a new strategy for alcohol and the establishment of an Alcohol Office
-
Volunteering Ireland
Community
- General Elections Manifesto 2024
-
Instinctif Partners Public Affairs Ireland
Health
- Correspondence to political stakeholders regarding MFI's General Election Manifesto.
-
Sustainable Water Network (SWAN)
Environment
- SWAN sent its general election manifesto with 5 key recommendtaions to a number of key politicians before the general election and again when negotiations for the new government took place.
-
Irish Council for International Students (ICOS)
Justice and Equality
- Criminal Justice (Incitement to Violence or Hatred and Hate Offences) Bill
-
Localise Youth and Community Service CLG
Children and Youth Affairs
- Text send to Taoiseach Simon Harris in November 2024 regarding the launch of the National Youth Volunteer Portfolios.
-
St Patrick's Mental Health Services
· 3 returns
Foreign Affairs · Health
- A letter to political party leaders from the CEO was sent in November calling for a commitment to campaign to bring an end to the atrocities and human rights violations being perpetrated within Gaza in particular in relation to children's rights and protection of healthcare.
- A letter by Mental Health Reform sent to the Taoiseach in November calling for prioritisation of progress of the Mental Health Bill was co-signed by the CEO.
- CEO co-signed a letter sent to the Taoiseach in September by Mental Health Reform calling for the prioritisation of adequate funding for mental health services in the Budget.
-
Veterinary Ireland
Agriculture
- Communications with Taoiseach, Tanaiste, Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Minister for Health, Chief Veterinary Officer, and other DPOs, regarding Veterinary Ireland concerns on the Veterinary Medicinal Products, Medicated Feed and Fertilisers Regulation Act 2023, and associated Statutory Instrument.
-
Irish Association of Speech and Language Therapists
Health
- IASLT issued a statement on recruitment concerns associated with the HSE Pay and Numbers strategy.
-
Sensational Kids CLG
Justice and Equality
- Funding for National Child Development Centre
-
National Youth Council of Ireland
· 3 returns
Children and Youth Affairs · Justice and Equality
- General Election 2024 & Informing priorities for youth work
- General Election 2024 & Informing priorities for youth work
- Criminal Justice (Incitement to Violence or Hatred and Hate Offences) Bill
-
Bauer Media Audio Ireland
Justice and Equality
- Introduction to Bauer & the challenges for the broadcast sector, including the Gambling Regulation Bill 2022
-
Irish Wheelchair Association (IWA)
Budgetary matters
- ODG response to Budget 2025 and priorities for the next Programme for Government
-
GSK
Health
-
The Irish Hospice Foundation
· 4 returns
Health · Employment · Justice and Equality
- Invite to An Taoiseach to open the European Grief Conference being hosted in Dublin by Irish Hospice Foundation.
- Highlighting issues that Irish Hospice Foundation would like to have included in the next Programme for Government. These included implementation of the National Adult Palliative Care Policy and development of a register for Advance Healthcare Directives.
- Highlighting issues that Irish Hospice Foundation would like to have included in the next Programme for Government. These included developing legislation for statutory bereavement leave.
- Highlighting issues that Irish Hospice Foundation would like to have included in the next Programme for Government. These included reform of the coroners service.
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Daughters of Charity Child and Family Service
· 3 returns
Budgetary matters · Children and Youth Affairs
- As a members and allies of Mental Health Reform, a letter was written to An Taoiseach to prioritise funding for Mental Health services as part of Budget 2025.
- A letter sent to An Taoiseach in relation to the implementation of updated policy of the mental health bill.
- A letter sent to An Taoiseach in relation to sustainability of the community and voluntary services.
-
National Disability Services Association
Budgetary matters
- ODG response to Budget 2025 and priorities for the next Programme for Government
-
Hume Brophy
Transport
- To discuss aviation connectivity between US and Ireland.
-
BeLonG To Youth Services Ltd.
· 2 returns
Justice and Equality
- Criminal Justice (Incitement to Violence or Hatred and Hate Offences) Bill
- Marriage Equality Anniversary Event
-
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA
· 19 returns
Employment · Agriculture
- Cost of Employment
- Dairy - 2024 General Election
- Suckler Cow & Beef
- Suckler Cow Supports - IFA Submission to all Political Parties and Dáil Éireann Candidates for the 2024 General Election
- Beef Calf from Dairy Herds Rearing Scheme
- Wildlife Control Programme
- Farmer Liability in Payment for TB Testing
- Seed Potato
- Equine
- Deer Management Programme - IFA Submission to all Political Parties and Dáil Éireann Candidates for the 2024 General Election
- Development of Vaccine for TB - IFA Submission to all Political Parties and Dáil Éireann Candidates for the 2024 General Election
- Parasite Control Programme
- Infectious Bovine Rhinotracheitis (IBR)
- Spent Mushroom Compost Scheme
- BVD
- Johnes
- VAT Rate on Vaccines - IFA Submission to all Political Parties and Dáil Éireann Candidates for the 2024 General Election
- Regional Veterinary Laboratories - IFA Submission to all Political Parties and Dáil Éireann Candidates for the 2024 General Election
- IFA 70th Annual General Meeting (AGM)
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Cork Chamber
· 4 returns
Economic Development and Industry · Energy and Natural Resources · Public Expenditure and Reform
- Limerick Chamber President's Dinner
- Offshore Renewable Energy Priorities for Incoming Government
- Cork Chamber Submission for the Programme for Government
- Cork Development Forum priorities for Programme for Government
-
Institute of Professional Auctioneers and Valuers
Justice and Equality
- Delivered a cover letter outlining the benefits of the SLP and a document containing letters of support for the SLP Bill from over 100 auctioneers and estate agents.
-
Shine
Health
- An Taoiseach Simon Harris was contacted by Shine to collaborate with a Video Message to be show during the launch of the Green Ribbon campaign.
-
Society of St. Vincent de Paul
· 2 returns
Children and Youth Affairs
- A letter sent as part of a coalition of 30 organisations calling for a public model of early education and care.
- Budget 2025
-
Limerick Chamber
Economic Development and Industry
- Limerick Chamber Presidents Dinner and Regional Business Awards. A Speech was given by the President of Limerick Chamber
-
Our Lady's Hospice & Care Services
Health
- Follow up on request made during a visit in August 2024 by An Taoiseach.
-
CHILDREN'S RIGHTS ALLIANCE - REPUBLIC OF IRELAND LIMITED
· 2 returns
Children and Youth Affairs · Budgetary matters
- To call for the implementation of an international protection child payment based on the allocation of funding in Budget 2024.
- To lobby for specific measures to tackle child poverty in Budget 2025
-
The Alzheimer Society of Ireland
· 2 returns
Health
- Programme For Government 2025-2029
- General Election 2024
-
ActionAid Ireland
· 3 returns
Foreign Affairs
- Contacted party leaders and relevant spokespeople for Fine Gael, Fianna Fail, Social Democrats and Labour about the 4 key considerations for Programme for government.
- Speaking at a press conference encouraging the government to support the Occupied Territories Bill.
- Speaking at an event encouraging the government to support the Occupied Territories Bill.
-
An Taisce The National Trust for Ireland
· 2 returns
Trade · Energy and Natural Resources
- EU-Mercosur Trade Deal
- Climate Act and Programme for Gov't
-
Trócaire
· 2 returns
Foreign Affairs
- Situation in Sudan and responding to humanitarian emergencies
- Israel and the occupied Palestinian territory
-
National parents Council Primary
Education and Training
- Meeting to discuss mobile phone and social media in regards to child safety
-
Coalition 2030
· 2 returns
Environment
- Email to party leaders to inform them of Coalition 2030's report 'A Call to Action for Future Generations: Taking Irish Leadership on Intergenerational Equity Forward'
- Email to leaders of Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael and their parties Programme for Government negotiators
-
Higher Education Colleges Association (HECA)
· 2 returns
Education and Training
- The Seanad Electoral (University Members) (Amendment) Bill 2024
- Ensure private and independent HEIs are included in NTF plans, addressing rising legislative and validation costs, with focus on equitable resource allocation.
-
Womens Aid
Justice and Equality
- Sent Women's Aid General Election Manifesto.
-
LGBT Support and Advocacy Network Ireland CLG
· 2 returns
Justice and Equality
- Criminal Justice (Incitement to Violence or Hatred and Hate Offences) Bill
- Marriage Equality Anniversary Event
-
DOCHAS - THE IRISH ASSOCIATION OF NON- GOVERNMENTAL DEVELOPMENT ORGANISATIONS
Foreign Affairs
- Sending of Dóchas Election Manifesto, requests to distribute amon political party members and inclusion of policies in party manifestos and the programme for government
-
The Sunbed Association
Health
- Public policy on the regulation of sunbeds in Ireland
-
Environmental Pillar
· 2 returns
Environment
- EU Mercosur free trade agreement
- Environmental Pillar Election General Manifesto 2025
-
Philanthropy Ireland
Community
- National Philanthropy Policy 2024-2028
-
Pfizer
· 2 returns
Health · Economic Development and Industry
- Ireland's medicine reimbursement system and funding for access to new medicines and vaccines
- Life Science Strategy and Industrial Policy
-
Uplift
· 3 returns
Foreign Affairs
- A petition was started asking ministers to legislate so that Isreali warplanes cannot fly through Irish airspace.
- All TDs and Senators were sent letters and emails saying legal action would be taken if the government do not stop all military trade with Israel, all dual-use trade with Israel and the use of Irish airspace for transporting weapons to the Israeli army.
- Ministers were asked to enact the Occupied Territories Bill
-
Waterford Chamber of Commerce
Transport
- Response to Dáil comments by Minister James Lawless on Waterford Airport runway extension business case
-
The Irish Natura and Hill Farmers Association
Agriculture
- INHFA President Vincent Roddy met with Taoiseach Simon Harris and other farming Organsisations for Roundtable discussions.
-
Unite the Union, Ireland Region
Employment
- Pay discrimination and denial of family reunification for migrant Healthcare Assistants.
-
Hanover Media Strategy Limited
Children and Youth Affairs
- Open letter on proposed sector reforms
-
Ibec
· 17 returns
Economic Development and Industry · EU Affairs · Agriculture · Housing
- Engineering Industries Ireland 2024 Election Manifesto
- Technology Ireland letter to An Taoiseach Simon Harris TD in relation to the European Investigation Order (EIO) Directive
- Technology Ireland letter to An Taoiseach Simon Harris TD on matters of regulation and infrastructure to support digital opportunity
- October European Council
- Irish Medtech Priorities for the Next Government
- Input into Programme for Government
- Property Industry Ireland submission to new Programme for Government
- Small Firms Association General Election Manifesto
- Budget 2025
- Water Quality priorities for the dairy industry
- Economic Development & Sustainability priorities for the dairy industry
- Sharing Small Firms Association General Election Manifesto
- To ensure better Government understanding in terms of water quality improvement
- Letter outlining challenges facing meat sector arising from Mercosur Trade Agreement
- Ibec President's Dinner
- Ibec event with Simon Harris
- Ibec priorities for new Government
-
Irish Cancer Society
· 2 returns
Health
- Party manifestos
- General Election campaign
-
National Spiritual Assembly of the Bahá'ís of Ireland
Foreign Affairs
- We emailed the 220 public representatives - TDs and Senators - to ask them to sign a statement - "Join UN Rapporteurs to help protect Baha'i Women in Iran."
-
The HeartBeat Trust
Health
- Establish an Eu wide Heart Failure policy and an Eu Network for the development of policy priorities that will lay the groundwork for an EU-level heart failure policy and advocacy strategy
-
National College of Ireland
Education and Training
- Update Taoiseach and Minister on NCI's work in Early Childhood Education in the context of capital requirements
-
daa plc
Transport
- Letters to Taoiseach Simon Harris, Tánaiste Micheál Martin, and Deputy Mary Lou McDonald regarding daa priorities for the agreed Programme for Government
-
Women for Election
Justice and Equality
- Promoting a gender balanced cabinet in the context of government formation
-
The Presbyterian Church in Ireland
Community
- Community in Convoy Co. Donegal Project: “A shared space for everyone” Peace IV Funding that was going to be withdrawn that for a community shared space. The Funding had been delayed there was concern the time limit was up to draw down the monies, and the project had not started. Council claimed that this was due to the project not being started and the Community group was at fault. Stranorlar Presbyterian Church in Donegal contacted Councillors in relation to a DFI grant application.
-
Reduced Risk Products Association Company Limited
Health
- The Reduced Risk Products Association conducted analysis of Census 2022 and the results of the Healthy Ireland Survey 2024 to examine the likely implications of proposed restrictions on flavoured vapes for adult vapers including smokers who rely on vapes to quit or reduce their smoking returning to smoking, with consequent impacts on deaths from smoking. This analysis was prepared on a Dail constituency basis and sent to all members of Dáil Eireann.
-
221+ Patient Suport Group
Health
- Letter and subsequent emails with Department of Social Protection regarding 221+ members and means tested payments
-
Migrant Rights Centre Ireland
Justice and Equality
-
Gibney Communications
Health
- To engage with the Minister for Health and officials in the Department of Health on the construction of the National Children's Hospital.
-
Microsoft Ireland Operations Ltd
Economic Development and Industry
- In-person meeting at Government Buildings for the announcement of 550 new roles
-
Wind Energy Ireland
Energy and Natural Resources
-
NewsBrands Ireland
· 3 returns
Justice and Equality · Communications
- Defamation
- Copyright
- Defamation
-
Bank of Ireland Group plc
· 2 returns
Banking and Financial Institutions
- To highlight the ongoing issue of fraud and advocate for specific policy interventions to help prevent fraud and protect consumers.
- To brief party leadership on the prevalence of fraud, how fraudsters target Irish consumers, and policy interventions that could help to prevent fraud.
-
Patient Advocacy Service (National Advocacy Service)
Health
-
National Infertility Support and Information Group
Health
- As part of European Fertility week 2024, NISIG wanted to highlight Ireland’s improvement in its ranking in Fertility Europe’s policy survey. We want to see Ireland increase its standing and strengthen supports regarding policy related to fertility treatment, including commencement of the health (Assisted Human Reproduction) Act 2024), widening criteria for publicly funded treatment, workplace support. This will need to be fully funded.
-
Médecins Sans Frontières/Doctors Without Borders (MSF)
Foreign Affairs
- MSF’s report 'Gaza Death Trap' details how military attacks, the dismantling of the health system, siege and the systematic denial of humanitarian assistance is destroying the conditions needed for life in Gaza.
-
Dignity4Patients
Justice and Equality
- Commission of Investigation and Inquiry into Abuse by former Surgeon Michael Shine in Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital Drogheda 1964 - 1995
-
Rehab Group
· 3 returns
Public Expenditure and Reform · Budgetary matters
- Letter signed by CEOs of all organisations in the ODG including Rehab CEO Barry McGinn (Chairperson NDSA) outlining response to Budget 2025 and priorities for Programme for Government. Letter signed by the following CEOs: Elaine Teague (CEO, DFI), Derval McDonagh (CEO, Inclusion Ireland), Des Kenny (Chair, Independent Living Movement Ireland), Philip Watt (Interim CEO, Mental Health Reform), Alison Harnett (CEO, National Federation of Voluntary Service Providers)
- Rehab's Election Manifesto sent to Political Parties and Candidates in upcoming General Election and participation in NDSA Election Hustings
- Letter to parties involved in negotiations on Programme for Government
-
Irish Red Cross
· 2 returns
Social Protection · Budgetary matters
- Communications in relation to the Accommodation Recognition Payment (ARP) Programme
- Submitted letters with IRCs priorities for the Programme for Government
-
The Irish Co-operative Organisation Society Ltd
Agriculture
-
Vulcan Consulting Limited
Health
- EU Pharmaceutical Legislation & Policy
-
National LGBT Federation
Justice and Equality
-
Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers Association
· 2 returns
Agriculture
- National Ploughing Championships.
- Simon Harris, Programme For Government, ICMSA document and meet request.
-
Irish Funds Industry Association CLG
Economic Development and Industry
- Domestic & EU Legislative Agenda
-
The Wheel
Community
- A coalition of ten voluntary health and social care service providers, along with representative bodies from the charity sector, including The Wheel, published an open letter to Taoiseach Simon Harris on Thursday, October 17. In the letter, they urged the Government to establish a sustainable funding model for the sector.
-
Law Society of Ireland
· 2 returns
Finance · Justice and Equality
- Law Society submission on Budget 2025
- Programme for Government
-
Irish Kidney Association
Health
- Policy decisions on managing Chronic Kidney Disease
-
Cairn Homes plc
Housing
- General conversations with various DPOs (listed below) on the Irish residential construction industry and the broader housing market.
-
Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers Association
· 4 returns
Agriculture · Trade
- National Ploughing Championships 2024
- Mercosur Trade Deal
- Mercosur Trade Deal
- Farming Incomes Crisis
-
Vodafone Ireland
Economic Development and Industry
- Vodafone's economic and societal contribution and commitment to Ireland
-
Irish Penal Reform Trust
Justice and Equality
- IPRT Priorities for General Election
-
SSE plc
Energy and Natural Resources
- Delivery of clean, homegrown, Irish energy
-
National Federation of Voluntary Service Providers Supporting People with Intellectual Disability
· 3 returns
Budgetary matters
- Calling attention to the need for a sustainable model of funding for publicly funded service delivery organisations providing essential public services on behalf of the State
- ODG response to Budget 2025 and priorities for the next Programme for Government
- Calling for sufficient resourcing for disability in Budget 2025
-
Amnesty International Ireland
· 8 returns
Transport · EU Affairs · Justice and Equality · Foreign Affairs · Trade
- Letter seeking Irish Government’s position, assurances and action following media reports that civilian aircraft overflew Irish airspace while carrying military material destined for Israel
- Recommendations for EU action in advance of Foreign Affairs Council and European Council meetings concerning the situation in the Middle East
- Communications sent to political parties' leaders on key human rights commitments across many public policy areas we call on political parties to adopt in new Programme for Government and deliver, should they form next Government
- Letters seeking engagement on possible action by Ireland, in coordination and in concert with other states, on catastrophic situation in the Occupied Palestinian Territory
- Sharing new AI research, "You Feel Like You Are Subhuman’: Israel’s Genocide Against Palestinians in Gaza" finding that, following 7 October 2023, Israel committed and is committing genocide against Palestinians in Gaza; and related recommended action
- Sharing with political party leaders new AI research finding, following 7 October 2023, Israel committed and is committing genocide against Palestinians in Gaza
- Ahead of December European Council meeting, shared letter from Amnesty's Secretary General , Agnès Callamard, to EU leaders on the situation in Syria
- Signatory to joint letter from members of the Campaign to Pass the Occupied Territories Bill demanding Government pass an Occupied Territories Bill which gives full effect to obligations under international law, as stated clearly by the ICJ, i.e., enact legislation that bans all trade with Israel’s illegal OPT settlements, not just imports of goods
-
Family Carers Ireland
· 2 returns
Community
- General Election
- Encourage DPO's to attend Hustings event re Carer issues held by FCI in advance of the General Election
-
Q4PR
Energy and Natural Resources
- Raise awareness of concerns of digital sector re State/CRU connections policy
-
National Women's Council of Ireland
· 2 returns
Justice and Equality · Children and Youth Affairs
- Programme for Government / General Election Manifestos
- Public Childcare
-
Gas Networks Ireland
Energy and Natural Resources
- Shared/discussed with a number of public representatives and advisors a copy of Gas Networks Ireland's general election manifesto which includes policy change asks on security of gas supply, delivery of the hydrogen strategy and providing operational supports for biomethane producers.
-
Irish Bioenergy Association
· 2 returns
Energy and Natural Resources
- Engagement with the Department officials regarding the then Taoiseach Simon Harris T.D. deliver the opening address at the IrBEA National Bioenergy Conference 2024
- IrBEA letter which was co signed by biomethane developer & producers & bioliquid producers was sent to the Secretary General of the DECC and cc'd to the Secretary General at the DAFM, Secretary General at the DETE, Secretary General at the Department of An Taoiseach and the Secretary General at the DOT. This letter highlighted concerns about imported bioliquids and biomethane fuels under the proposed RHO. The letter was also sent to theTaoiseach Simon Harris T.D. and Tanaiste Michéal Martin T.D.
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Meta Platforms Ireland Ltd
· 2 returns
Justice and Equality · Economic Development and Industry
- Meta’s views on the impact of regulatory delays on the AI competitive landscape in Europe.
- To outline Meta's views on the European AI and privacy regulatory framework.
-
ENERGY CLOUD Company Limited by Guarantee (CLG)
· 2 returns
Energy and Natural Resources
- Direct engagement with members of Fianna Fail, Fine Gael and the Regional Independent Group to request that the Programme for Government could include a targeted approach to help those in energy poverty by using technology and surplus renewable energy.
- Update to Oireachtas members re Programme for Government to include a targeted approach to help those in energy poverty by using technology and surplus renewable energy.
-
Irish Council for Civil Liberties
Justice and Equality
- Criminal Justice (Incitement to Violence or Hatred and Hate Offences) Bill
-
Macra na Feirme
· 3 returns
Agriculture
- Macra meet Taoiseach on young farmers and rural youth budget priorities 2025
- Party leaders priorities for young farmers in the general election
- Macra's National Conference for Young Farmers and Rural Youth
-
John Gallagher
· 2 returns
Community
- Promotion of Policies of The Wheel for charity, social enterprise and community and voluntary organisationsuntary sector
- Promotion of Policies of The Wheel for charity, social enterprise and community and voluntary organisationsuntary sector
-
Drogheda & District Chamber
Economic Development and Industry
- Met with Taoiseach Simon Harris while he was on a canvass in Drogheda on 3rd October. We had addressed the ongoing efforts by local stakeholders to get a specific taskforce for the town. He confirmed it was still on his agenda.
-
OpenAI Ireland Ltd.
Economic Development and Industry
- Engagement with Taoiseach Simon Harris regarding Ireland’s ambitions to remain at the forefront of innovation and update on OpenAI operations.
-
One Family
· 6 returns
Justice and Equality · Budgetary matters · Children and Youth Affairs
- Co-Signed letter steered by Action Aid re families with leave to remain status being evicted from International Protection Accommodation
- Co-signed letter with Children's Rights Alliance calling for an increase in the Qualified Child Payment (IQC) ahead of Budget 2025
- To ask Government to roll out enhanced payment for children living in Intl Protection Accommodation
- Together For Public pledge for a publicly funded model of Early Childhood Education and school age care system ahead of Budget 2025
- Disseminated One Family Pre-Budget Submission
- One Family Election Manifesto ahead of GE 2024
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Transparency International Ireland
· 2 returns
Public Expenditure and Reform
- John Devitt added his signature to a joint letter to party leaders from Irish civil society organisations involved in the Open Government Partnership (OGP) requesting deeper action on citizen engagement in the next Programme for Government.
- John Devitt wrote to party leaders, including the Taoiseach and Tanaiste, on 20 December 2024 to ask that the promotion of ethics in public office, as well as measures aimed at promoting transparency and stopping corruption are placed at the heart of the next Programme for Government.
-
Epilepsy Ireland
Health
- Contacted listed DPOs in their capacity as General Election Candidates to support EI's advocacy campaigns if elected to the next Dáil
-
Irish Hotels Federation
Tourism
- Seeking Government measures to support the continued recovery of Ireland's tourism and hospitality industry
-
Dublin Rape Crisis Centre
Justice and Equality
- Brief on key issues of concern to DRCC that we are advocating to have included in the Programme for Government.
-
Hardware Association Ireland
Housing
-
Immigrant Council of Ireland
Justice and Equality
- ICI submission to discussions for Programme for Government