Overwatch Report

Irish Senior Citizens Parliament

May–August

[Local Government] Strategy launch by M Ring, Minister Dept of Rural & & Community Development

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Michael Ring', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Rural and Community Development)'} {'name': 'Bairbre Nic Aongusa', 'role': 'Assistant Secretary (Department of Rural and Community Development)'}

Sage Advocacy

September–December

[Health] The funding made available to the Citizens Information Board in 2019 and the projected funding for both the CIB and the National Advocacy Service for People with Disabilities (NASPWD) in 2020.

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': "Fergus O'Dowd", 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'}

Irish Senior Citizens Parliament

September–December

[Budgetary matters] The Irish Senior Citizens Parliament on 10th September together with members of the C& V Pillar met with Minister for Finance Paschal Donohoe and Minister of State Patrick O'Donovan to present our Cross- Departmental ASKS for Budget 2020 for Older People.

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Paschal Donohoe', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Finance)'} {'name': "Patrick O'Donovan", 'role': 'Minister of State (Department of Public Expenditure and Reform)'}

Irish Senior Citizens Parliament

September–December

[Health] The Irish Senior Citizens Parliament on 12th November together with members of the C& V Pillar met with officials from the Department of Health.

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Colm Desmond', 'role': 'Assistant Secretary (Department of Health)'}

Irish Senior Citizens Parliament

September–December

[Social Protection] Meeting with members of the C& V Pillar and Department Of Employment and Social Protection on both the Consultative and Budgetary Processes.

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Jacqui MCCrum', 'role': 'Assistant Secretary (Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection)'}

The Red Door Project

September–December

[Finance] Future of Addcition Services in the North East

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': "Fergus O'Dowd (Former DPO)", 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Catherine Byrne', 'role': 'Minister of State (Department of Health)'}

Fórsa trade union

September–December

[Housing] Housing for All - requesting support for a European Citizens initiative 'Housing For All'.

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': "Jan O'Sullivan", 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Richard Boyd Barrett', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Róisín Shorthall', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Eoin Ó Broin', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': "Darragh O'Brien", 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Shane Cassells', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} + 1 more

Galway Chamber

September–December

[Economic Development and Industry] Discussion on activities of Economic Development Unit and Sister Cities

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Brian Barrett', 'role': 'Councillor (Galway City Council)'}

Irish Congress of Trade Unions

January–April

[Foreign Affairs] deportation from Israel of 4 Irish citizens

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Simon Coveney', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Foreign Affairs)'}

Sisters of Mercy

January–April

[Environment] Support the Climate Emergency Measures Bill 2017 - this bill seeks to prohibit the issuing of licenes for the exploration and extraction of petroleum, natural gas and coal. A ban on offshore drilling is the next logical step to a better energy future for all Irish citizens.

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Denis Naughten', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Environment, Climate and Communications)'} {'name': 'Tommy Broughan', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Richard Bruton', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Education and Skills)'} {'name': 'Denise Mitchell', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Seán Haughey', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Finian McGrath', 'role': 'Minister of State (Department of Health)'}

Special Olympics Ireland

January–April

[Sports and Recreation] An email was sent to Richard Shakespeare, Assistant Chief Executive of Dublin City Council regarding Special Olympics International's Light Up The World event for the company's 50th Anniversary on Friday 20th July 2018. As part of this event, iconic buildings in cities around the world are being lit in red, to celebrate Special Olympics. Dublin City Council are asked to consider taking part by lighting up Mansion House and the Wood Quay Civic Offices.

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Richard Shakespeare', 'role': 'Director of Services or Equivalent (Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council)'}

Social Justice Ireland

January–April

[Social Protection] Proposal for a Universal Social Welfare Pension. Social Justice Ireland has just produced a detailed study which proposes the introduction of a universal pension, provided as a right to every Irish citizen and resident over the eligible age, to replace all other Social Welfare Pension payments to individuals over the State Pension Age. The full study can be viewed at https://www.socialjustice.ie/content/publications/universal-state-social-welfare-pension-ireland

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Email All Oireachtas Members', 'role': 'Information re a detailed costed proposal by Social Justice Ireland for a Universal Pension, provided as a right to every Irish citizen and resident over the eligible age, to replace all other Social Welfare Pension payments to individuals over the State Pension Age. The\nproposal would achieve 5 key objectives:\n• provide older residents, regardless of means\nor social insurance record, with a guaranteed income\nduring old age as protection from poverty;\n• achieve universal coverage, providing\nolder people who do not receive any support through the\nState Pension system with a pension;\n• provide a secure and certain framework around\nwhich individuals can plan for retirement;\n• over time distribute income from the wealthiest\nin society to the poorest, creating a more egalitarian\nsociety;\n• ensure the long-term sustainability of the state\npension system.\nThe study is available at https://www.socialjustice.ie/content/publications/universal-state-social-welfare-pension-ireland'} {'name': 'Email All MEPs', 'role': 'Information re a detailed costed proposal by Social Justice Ireland for a Universal Pension, provided as a right to every Irish citizen and resident over the eligible age, to replace all other Social Welfare Pension payments to individuals over the State Pension Age. The\nproposal would achieve 5 key objectives:\n• provide older residents, regardless of means\nor social insurance record, with a guaranteed income\nduring old age as protection from poverty;\n• achieve universal coverage, providing\nolder people who do not receive any support through the\nState Pension system with a pension;\n• provide a secure and certain framework around\nwhich individuals can plan for retirement;\n• over time distribute income from the wealthiest\nin society to the poorest, creating a more egalitarian\nsociety;\n• ensure the long-term sustainability of the state\npension system.\nThe study is available at https://www.socialjustice.ie/content/publications/universal-state-social-welfare-pension-ireland'} {'name': 'John Brady', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Richard Boyd Barrett', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': "Maureen O'Sullivan", 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Eamon Ryan', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} + 4 more

The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA

January–April

[Environment] Carbon Tax - Citizens' Assembly Report on Climate Change

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Jackie Cahill', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Marcella Corcoran Kennedy', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Pat Deering', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Martin Kenny', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Charlie McConalogue', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Willie Penrose', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} + 6 more

The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA

January–April

[EU Affairs] EU Citizens' Dialogue - Making CAP 2020 Work For Farmers

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Letter All TDs', 'role': ''} {'name': 'Letter All Senators', 'role': ''} {'name': 'Email All MEPs', 'role': ''} {'name': 'Bobby Aylward', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Declan Breathnach', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Pat Breen', 'role': 'Minister of State (Department of Business, Enterprise and Innovation)'} + 77 more

Vodafone Ireland

January–April

[Communications] Meeting to discuss Vodafone investment to date in our Irish network, outline of future-proofed technology path, potential future investment and the roll-out of our SIRO joint venture programme. Discussion also included concerns regarding the fixed broadband market, regulatory environment and current Brexit negotiations, as well as the opportunities provided by Smart Cities.

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Leo Varadkar', 'role': 'Taoiseach (Department of the Taoiseach)'}

Age Action

January–April

[Communications] The Digital Skills for Citizens Grant Scheme

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Denis Naughten', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Environment, Climate and Communications)'} {'name': 'Jim Daly', 'role': 'Minister of State (Department of Health)'} {'name': 'Hildegarde Naughton', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'James Lawless', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Timmy Dooley', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Michael Lowry', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} + 20 more

Irish Platform for Patients' Organisations, Science and Industry

January–April

[Health] Letter to the Minister of State for the EU around the Citizen's Dialogue on the Future of the EU

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Helen McEntee', 'role': 'Minister of State (Department of Foreign Affairs)'}

The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA

January–April

[Agriculture] EU Citizens' Dialogues on the Future of Europe

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Helen McEntee', 'role': 'Minister of State (Department of Foreign Affairs)'}

Limerick Youth Service

January–April

[Children and Youth Affairs] Limerick Youth Service were represented at a Youth Work Ireland policitical briefing event on April 25th 2018 at Dublin Mansion House. LYS invited elected representatives from the region to meet with them to connect local youth work experiences with National policy.

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Maurice Quinlivan', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': "Jan O'Sullivan", 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Tom Neville', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Niall Collins', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Maria Byrne', 'role': 'Senator (Seanad)'} {'name': "Kieran O'Donnell", 'role': 'Senator (Seanad)'}

Irish Episcopal Conference

January–April

[Justice and Equality] To discuss the Department of Justice and Equality's decision to halt all inward transfers of Irish citizens from foreign prisons under the Transfer of Sentenced Persons legislation, further to a Supreme Court decision of July 2016.

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Éamon Ó Cuív', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'}

Stop Climate Chaos coalition

January–April

[Environment] Submission of Citizens' Assembly report on climate change to the Oireachtas

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Seán Ó Fearghaíl', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Maria Bailey', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Brendan Ryan', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Aengus Ó Snodaigh', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Catherine Murphy', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Michael Moynihan', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} + 5 more

Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers Association

January–April

[Environment] ICMSA Press Release: ICMSA President says Citizens Assembly recommendations causing confusion on what's official policy.

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Email All Oireachtas Members', 'role': ''}

The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA

May–August

[EU Affairs] Europe Day - National Citizens' Dialogue

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Helen McEntee', 'role': 'Minister of State for the Diaspora and Overseas Development Aid (Department of the Taoiseach)'} {'name': 'Michael Healy-Rae', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'}

Irish Senior Citizens Parliament

May–August

[Community] Irish Senior Citizens Parliament together with members of the Community & Voluntary Sector met with the Secretary General & Assistant Secretary General of the Department of Rural & Community Development to provide context and feedback in respect of the Social Enterprise Project.

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Kevin McCarthy', 'role': 'Secretary General (Department of Rural and Community Development)'} {'name': 'William Parnell', 'role': 'Special Adviser (Department of Rural and Community Development)'}

Irish Senior Citizens Parliament

May–August

[Social Protection] Meeting with Department of Employment & Social Protections on issues affecting older people namely Pensions, including the 2012 changes, home makers & carers access to pensions, government plans to introduce a second tier pension. Cold weather protocols, activation for those who wish to work & the telephone allowance.

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Anne Vaughan', 'role': 'Deputy Secretary (Department of Social Protection)'} {'name': 'Kathleen Stack', 'role': 'Assistant Secretary (Department of Social Protection)'}

Irish Senior Citizens Parliament

May–August

[Budgetary matters] Advocacy on Budget 2019 including a Pre-Budget Submission, attendance & advocacy at the Dept of Social Protection Pre-Budget Forum. Attendance & Advocacy at the National Economic Dialogue on Budgetary policy for 2019.

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Regina Doherty', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection)'} {'name': 'Tim Duggan', 'role': 'Assistant Secretary (Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection)'} {'name': 'Paschal Donohoe', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Finance)'} {'name': 'Paschal Donohoe', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Public Expenditure and Reform)'} {'name': 'John McKeon', 'role': 'Secretary General (Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection)'} {'name': 'Anne Vaughan', 'role': 'Deputy Secretary (Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection)'} + 1 more

Stop Climate Chaos coalition

May–August

[Environment] Citizens’ Assembly report on climate change

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Hildegarde Naughton', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Timmy Dooley', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'James Lawless', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Michael Lowry', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Bríd Smith', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Eamon Ryan', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} + 1 more

Sisters of Mercy

September–December

[Environment] It seems to me as a concerned citizen that our Government needs to put more effort/emphasis into preparing and developing a climate action planto show that Ireland is serious on climate as we are one of the countries which has most emissions and will have to pay severe pealties in 2020. Many of our citizens are ready to work with the Governmentbut so far there is no plan in place. Besides, the poorer people are those who suffer most and as concerned citizens we need to act justly

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Jackie Cahill', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Séamus Healy', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Alan Kelly', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Michael Lowry', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Mattie McGrath', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'}

Crosscare

September–December

[Justice and Equality] For extension of pre-clearance immigration permission for partners of Irish citizens returning to Ireland

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Seán Barrett', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Niall Collins', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Seán Crowe', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Noel Grealish', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Tony McLoughlin', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': "Maureen O'Sullivan", 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} + 3 more

The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA

September–December

[Environment] Climate Action - the third report and recommendations of the Citizens’ Assembly entitled How the State can make Ireland a Leader in tackling Climate Change.

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Martin Heydon', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Marcella Corcoran Kennedy', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Jack Chambers', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Mary Butler', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Pat Deering', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Timmy Dooley', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} + 13 more

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