Lobbying return by Free Legal Advice Centres (FLAC)
Social ProtectionTo seek support for FLAC's proposed amendments to the 2025 Bill
Politician · TD · 34th Dáil
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Returns filed on the Register of Lobbying, newest first, with the policy area and intended results as the lobbyist published them.
To seek support for FLAC's proposed amendments to the 2025 Bill
Attend the launch of the report, entitled ‘What would it take to eliminate consistent poverty by 2030?’, which calls for the elimination of consistent poverty to be made a political priority, for the Government to commit to eliminating consistent poverty by 2030, and outlines…
To inform the Committee of the need for targeted supports in Budget 2025 for one-parent families. Made recommendations as to what targeted supports are needed to improve outcomes for the families we provide services to and advocate for.
Improvements to make welfare means testing fairer for older persons.
To discuss with the Department and Members of the Oireachtas Committee on Social Protection, along with our civil society partners, provisions of the Charities (Amendment) Bill in order to allow Irish international NGOs to continue to carry out normal advocacy and human rights…
Published name "DOCHAS - THE IRISH ASSOCIATION OF NON- GOVERNMENTAL DEVELOPMENT ORGANISATIONS" equals CRO name "DOCHAS - THE IRISH ASSOCIATION OF NON- GOVERNMENTAL DEVELOPMENT ORGANISATIONS" (CRO 94384) 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.
That recommendations on supporting low income households and old housing stock in rural areas will receive more targeting supports in retrofitting their homes
Support re means testing and administration of pensions
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.
Implementation of a range of policy recommendations as set out in NWC's submission to the JOC on means testing and reform of the Increase for a Qualified Adult
Published name "National Women's Council of Ireland" equals CRO name "NATIONAL WOMEN'S COUNCIL OF IRELAND" (CRO 241868) 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.
To propose that a full reassessment of the means testing requirement to ensure a fairer approach for people to access Farm Assist and to help increase numbers on such an important scheme. The requirement and appetite for change in the schemes are apparent and it is important to…
To ensure that the rate of Class S Pay Related Social Insurance (PRSI) voluntary payments for farmers in receipt of Farm Assist and those whose farming incomes do not exceed €5,000 remains at €500 and does not increase above this level.::To recommend that, similar to Jobseekers…
For changes to be made to the scheme to allow for the benefit to be extended to those medically unfit to drive.
Further information on recipients of Disability Payments.
Published name "Mental Health Reform" equals CRO name "MENTAL HEALTH REFORM" (CRO 506850) 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.
To raise awareness of the issues affecting Kinshipcarers and the children they care for. To garners support for policy asks regarding Guardianship payments, medical card eligibility and wrap around supports. A framework for supporting carers
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