Paschal Donohoe

To appraise the Minister and Department Officials on the Congress position on the above mentioned issues.

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 secure free period products for Higher Education Institutions. Emailed Paschal Donohoe, Gary Gannon, Nessa Hourigan, Mary Lou McDonald, Alan Farrell, Darragh O'Brien, Joe O'Brien, Louise O'Reilly, Duncan Smith, Joan Collins, Patrick Costello, Aengus Ó Snodaigh, Brid Smith,…

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 meet with Pascal Donohoe re occupational supplementary pensions in AGS *Meeting(1): Designated public officials lobbied Heather Humphreys Minister (Department of Social Protection) 01/08/2023

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.

For the matter to be raised and actioned by the Minister/Department

Changes to the TCA 1997 and the Pensions Act 1990 to protect the pensions of those workers whose pensions are currently resting in one-member arrangements.

To inform that the annual MESL update report & data was now available::Provide evidence on the adequacy / inadequacy of current income supports and social welfare rates::Inform about latest MESL findings and changes in minimum living costs

To inform that the MESL analysis of the impact of Budget 2023 was published::Provide evidence based forecast of adequacy of social welfare supports in 2023

Changes to the proposed auto enrolment model, gender proofing of the proposals and reversion to the strawman design.

Highlight NOPFA budget priorities for lone parents