Politician · TD · 34th Dáil
Check it yourself
Returns filed on the Register of Lobbying, newest first, with the policy area and intended results as the lobbyist published them.
To raise awareness of the cost of living issues for people with disabilities and the need for a cost of disability payment. ::To ensure a cost of disability payment of at least €55 a week is included in Budget 2027.
To secure support for the recommendations of the Rehab Group's submission to Department of Social Protection on the cost of disability payment::To request the Committee to invite Rehab advocates to address a future meeting of the Committee on the Cost of Disability
To highlight the anomaly in Budget 2026 where organisations employing more than 17 workers on WSS received just 55 cent per hour increase::To request Deputies to table Parliamentary Questions and motions on the operation of WSS and the impact of the measures in Budget 2026
To inform that the MESL analysis of the impact of Budget 2026 was published. To provide evidence based forecast of adequacy of social welfare rates, National Minimum Wage and in-work supports in 2026.
Disseminate a new research paper on the MESL needs of school age children, highlighting the additional costs associated with children aged 12 and over::Informing that new MESL research website is live, and updating links to research reports, publications, data, etc.::Announcing…
To advocate to the Committee about the needs of disabled people in Ireland and the challenges faced by the organisations who support them.
Ukraine Civil Society Forum sought to inform TDs of concerns related to the consequence of the legislation particularly for older people, those with a disability or other vulnerability.
To inform that the MESL analysis of the impact of Budget 2024 was published::Provide evidence based forecast of adequacy of social welfare rates, National Minimum Wage and in-work supports in 2024
To inform that the publication of the MESL working paper 'The cost of adequately heating the home' was forthcoming and invite to a presentation of the findings.::Disseminate findings of MESL research and associated policy recommendations for reform of Fuel Allowance.
To inform about the publication of the annual Minimum Essential Standard of Living report and analysis, invite to attend annual MESL seminar, and provide overview of findings on the change in minimum living costs and impact on income adequacy.
To disseminate the findings of the MESL annual update report and the associated evidence-based policy recommendations in the Pre-Budget Submission
Raise awareness and generate support for an increase in the State Pension.
Gain approval of DMA funding with increased funding through grants for the organisation and/or a decision on same by end of Q2 ::DMA funding on a permanent basis with an update on funding beyond December 2023.
Published name "MABS Support Company Limited by Guarantee" equals CRO name "MABS SUPPORT COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 662473) after normalising legal forms such as Ltd = Limited. No other CRO company has this name. Names can be shared, so compare the address and dates on the CRO record.
Gain approval of DMA funding with increased funding through grants for the organisation and/or a decision on same by end of Q2 ::DMA funding on a permanent basis with an update on funding beyond December 2023.
Published name "MABS Support Company Limited by Guarantee" equals CRO name "MABS SUPPORT COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 662473) after normalising legal forms such as Ltd = Limited. No other CRO company has this name. Names can be shared, so compare the address and dates on the CRO record.
Highlight the Chambers Ireland perspective on the low pay taskforce report on the cost of living