Overwatch Report

Inclusion Ireland

May–August

[Budgetary matters] Inclusion Ireland, along with colleagues from other organisations making up the Oireachtas Disability Group, met with the Social Democrats' Disability spokesperson Liam Quaide TD present our collective priorities ahead of Budget 2026.

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Liam Quaide', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'}

Inclusion Ireland

May–August

[Budgetary matters] We contacted Deputies Wall, Nash, Kenny, Sherlock, and Senator Harmon, in their respective capacities as Labour's disability, social protection, education, and health spokespeople, to invite them to a briefing of Inclusion Ireland's Pre-Budget Submission's priorities, along with a fully copy of the document for their consideration.

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Mark Wall', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Marie Sherlock', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Eoghan Kenny', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Ged Nash', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Laura Harmon', 'role': 'Senator (Seanad)'}

Inclusion Ireland

May–August

[Budgetary matters] Inclusion Ireland, along with colleagues from other organisations making up the Oireachtas Disability Group, met with Rauirí Ó Murchú TD to present our collective priorities ahead of Budget 2026.

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Ruairí Ó Murchú', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'}

Inclusion Ireland

May–August

[Budgetary matters] We contacted Deputies Ó Murchú, O'Reilly, O'Rourke, Doherty, and Cullinane, in their respective capacities as Sinn Féin's disability, social protection, finance, education, and health spokespeople, to invite them to a briefing of Inclusion Ireland's Pre-Budget Submission's priorities, along with a fully copy of the document for their consideration.

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': "Louise O'Reilly", 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Pearse Doherty', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Ruairí Ó Murchú', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'David Cullinane', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': "Darren O'Rourke", 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'}

Inclusion Ireland

May–August

[Budgetary matters] We contacted Deputies Quaide, Cummins, O'Callaghan, and Rice in their respective capacities as the Social Democrats' disability, finance, social protection, education, and health spokespeople, to invite them to a briefing of Inclusion Ireland's Pre-Budget Submission's priorities, along with a fully copy of the document for their consideration.

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Pádraig Rice', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Liam Quaide', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': "Cian O'Callaghan", 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Jen Cummins', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'}

Inclusion Ireland

May–August

[Budgetary matters] We contacted Deputy Quinlivan in his capacity as Cathaoirleach of the Disability Matters Committee and the Committee Clerk, to invite them to a briefing of Inclusion Ireland's Pre-Budget Submission's priorities, along with a copy of the full document for their consideration.

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Maurice Quinlivan', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'}

Inclusion Ireland

May–August

[Budgetary matters] We contacted Minister Calleary, to invite him and or a member of his team to a briefing of Inclusion Ireland's Pre-Budget Submission's priorities, along with a full copy of the document for their consideration.

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Dara Calleary', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Social Protection)'}

Inclusion Ireland

May–August

[Budgetary matters] We contacted Ministers Foley and Naughton to invite either of them and or a member of her team to a briefing of Inclusion Ireland's Pre-Budget Submission's priorities, along with a full copy of the document for their consideration.

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Norma Foley', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth)'} {'name': 'Hildegarde Naughton', 'role': 'Minister of State (Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth)'}

Inclusion Ireland

May–August

[Budgetary matters] We contacted Minister Carroll MacNeill, to invite her and or a member of her team to a briefing of Inclusion Ireland's Pre-Budget Submission's priorities, along with a full copy of the document for their consideration.

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Jennifer Carroll MacNeill', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Health)'}

Inclusion Ireland

May–August

[Budgetary matters] We contacted Minister McEntee, to invite her and or a member of her team to a briefing of Inclusion Ireland's Pre-Budget Submission's priorities, along with a full copy of the document for their consideration.

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Helen McEntee', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Education)'}

Inclusion Ireland

May–August

[Budgetary matters] Inclusion Ireland, along with colleagues from other organisations making up the Oireachtas Disability Group, met with representatives in Richard Boyd Barret TD's and Paul Murphy TD's offices to present our collective priorities ahead of Budget 2026.

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Richard Boyd Barrett', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Paul Murphy', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'}

Inclusion Ireland

May–August

[Education and Training] We contacted Minister McEntee to raise concerns about the motion before the Dáil on Tuesday 15th of July - approval of the draft Commission of Investigation (Handling of Historical Child Sexual Abuse in Day and Boarding Schools) Order 2025. This was also a follow up email to a meeting request made on 9th July.

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Helen McEntee', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Education)'}

Inclusion Ireland

May–August

[Education and Training] We contacted Minister Helen McEntee to welcome the appointment of Professor Anne Looney as chair of the National Convention on Education.

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Helen McEntee', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Education)'}

Inclusion Ireland

May–August

[Education and Training] We contacted Minister McEntee in response to the establishment of the Commission of Investigation on 'historical abuse' in schools. We raised concern with how the Commission will ensure that the voices of non-speaking individuals, who were so significantly impacted, are heard and genuinely included in the next steps of this vital investigation.

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Helen McEntee', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Education)'}

Inclusion Ireland

May–August

[Education and Training] We contacted Minister Helen McEntee to inform her of the publishing of 'The Right to Justice and Participation: Lessons from the Farrelly Commission' and to send her a copy

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Helen McEntee', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Education)'}

Inclusion Ireland

May–August

[Justice and Equality] We contacted Minister Norma Foley to inform her of the publishing of 'The Right to Justice and Participation: Lessons from the Farrelly Commission' and to send her a copy

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Norma Foley', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth)'}

Tosu Social Inclusion Ireland

May–August

[Justice and Equality] Minister for Justice Jim O'Callaghan and TD Malcolm Byrne visited Shelton Abbey Open Centre. The visit focused on rehabilitation and reintegration initiatives, including engagement with local employers supporting prisoners through temporary release programs.

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Malcolm Byrne', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'}

Inclusion Ireland

January–April

[Health] Suggestion for amendment to Constitution (Care) Bill 2023

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Holly Cairns', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Michael Moynihan', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Duncan Smith', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Pauline Tully', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'}

Inclusion Ireland

January–April

[Education and Training] EPSEN and policy advice from NCSE

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Pauline Tully', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Tom Clonan', 'role': 'Senator (Seanad)'} {'name': 'Michael Moynihan', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': "Pauline O'Reilly", 'role': 'Senator (Seanad)'} {'name': 'Eileen Flynn', 'role': 'Senator (Seanad)'} {'name': 'Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} + 3 more

Inclusion Ireland

January–April

[Education and Training] lack of Guidelines and strategy on seclusion and restraint

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Pauline Tully', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Gary Gannon', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Tom Clonan', 'role': 'Senator (Seanad)'} {'name': 'Paul Kehoe', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Michael Moynihan', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': "Pauline O'Reilly", 'role': 'Senator (Seanad)'} + 3 more

Inclusion Ireland

January–April

[Education and Training] Participation in Oireachtas Committee on education event on SET

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Gary Gannon', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Paul Kehoe', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Aodhán Ó Ríordáin', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'}

Inclusion Ireland

January–April

[Budgetary matters] PQ to ask update on personalised budgets

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Pauline Tully', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'}

Inclusion Ireland

January–April

[Budgetary matters] Request to meet

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Simon Harris', 'role': 'An Taoiseach (Department of the Taoiseach)'}

Inclusion Ireland

January–April

[Justice and Equality] Meeting of disability stakeholder group on new national disability straetgy with Minister Rabbitte and DCEDIY.

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Anne Rabbitte', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth)'}

Inclusion Ireland

January–April

[Justice and Equality] Meeting of disability Strategic advisory group

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Colm Ó Conaill', 'role': 'Assistant Secretary (Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth)'}

Inclusion Ireland

January–April

[Justice and Equality] Meeting of disability strategic advisory group

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Colm Ó Conaill', 'role': 'Assistant Secretary (Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth)'}

Inclusion Ireland

January–April

[Education and Training] Meeting with Minister Madigan re issues facing children with intellectual disabilities in schools

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Josepha Madigan', 'role': 'Minister of State (Department of Education)'}

Inclusion Ireland

January–April

[Education and Training] Hosted event in AV room Leinster House to highlight seclusion and restraint in schools

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Gary Gannon', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'}

Inclusion Ireland

January–April

[Education and Training] Meeting with Minister Naughton re: inclusive education

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Hildegarde Naughton', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'}

Inclusion Ireland

May–August

[Education and Training] Event in Leinster House, policy brief on education.

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Sorca Clarke', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Tom Clonan', 'role': 'Senator (Seanad)'} {'name': "Pádraig O'Sullivan", 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Michael Moynihan', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': "Jennifer Murnane O'Connor", 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Micheál Carrigy', 'role': 'Senator (Seanad)'} + 2 more

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