Matt Carthy

Better awareness of Men's Aid charity as a whole, highlighting the work and advocacy that Men's Aid does in Ireland, as well as our develoing strategic plan.

For relevant politicians to attend an event where a paper was going to be launched looking at the experience of lone parents trying to access housing post direct provision. We hoped they would engage with the research recommendations.

The intended result was a contribution to efforts to promote integration and encounter and to build an open, inclusive and dynamic Irish society in which all who reside in the country are valued and treated equally, irrespective of their colour, creed or culture.

Share a copy of a presentation prepared by ICCL on human rights in Irish policing.

That a Parliamentary Question be asked on the findings of a ICCL led report on legal observers. ::To share an ICCL report on legal obeservers at protests.

Share ICCL analysis of the Bill and outline concerns.

A meeting with the Oireachtas Justice Committee regarding Civil Legal Aid.::To receive an update on civil legal aid reform and to request that the Minister would speak at a FLAC and TCD legal aid conference in January 2026.::To request recipients attendance at/participation in…

Engagement with DPOs on policy changes in foreign for International Protection Applicants (IPAs), such that Irish Red Cross could provide input on the matter.

Submission that mainly focused on two aspects of the General Scheme: (a) the proposed changes to the mens rea of the rape offence, and (b) the proposed creation of a public register of court judgments related to domestic violence.

Invitation to attend the launch of research looking at lone parents experience of trying to leave direct provision for them to engage meaningfully with the findings.

Raise awareness about NOffLA's concerns about unregulated online sellers of alcohol

Establishment of a permanent stakeholder forum for licensed firearms users

To secure support from members of the Oireachtas for the work of the Northern Ireland Assembly All-Party Group on Reducing Harm Related to Gambling, in particular to help draw attention to gambling marketing in sport in Ireland and the UK.

Introduction of Operation Encompass - an early intervention programme to support children who have experienced domestic violence. This requires specific legislation which is being introduced to the Oireachtas - General Scheme of the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences, Domestic…

To present One in Four's position - that it is essential that survivors retain agency in decisions about their personal information, and any reform must ensure that the justice system upholds survivors' dignity, privacy and right to determine what is best for themselves