Lobbying return by Free Legal Advice Centres (FLAC)
Social ProtectionTo seek support for FLAC's proposed amendments to the 2025 Bill
Politician · Senator · 27th Seanad
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To seek support for FLAC's proposed amendments to the 2025 Bill
We seek clarification on whether the cost of disability payment outlined in the programme for government will be made available to those in receipt of the State Pension.
Published name "Polio Survivors Ireland" equals CRO name "Polio Survivors Ireland" (CRO 354283) 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.
Amendment to 2025 Social Protection Bill to allow for increase in WSS
Seeking amendments to the Social Welfare Bill specifically to bring forward the increase in the Carers Allowance income disregard announced in Budget 2025 from July 2025 to Jan 2025.::Quarterly bilateral meeting with officials in the Dept Social Protection – CV Pillar
Published name "Family Carers Ireland" equals CRO name "FAMILY CARERS IRELAND" (CRO 572819) 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, similar to recipients of the Jobseekers Benefit and Jobseekers Allowance, recipients of Farm Assist should receive credited social insurance contributions for pension purposes.::That Social insurance credits should be provided to farmers on Farm Assist before…
Ensure a clear pathway for monitoring the implementation of the UNCRPD is in place for Ireland.
Published name "St Michael's House Group" equals CRO name "ST. MICHAEL'S HOUSE GROUP" (CRO 511121) 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.
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 influence the development of a new policy or programme to address the issue of holiday hunger amongst children and young people experiencing food poverty in Ireland.
Discuss TCD SU's opposition to the new Green Paper
Meeting to bring to the concerns of Trinity students about the Green Paper on Disability Reform
To learn Sinn Féin's position on the reforms To advocate for the best interests of the Autistic community to be considered by Sinn Féin in its response to the Green paper
To discuss the Green Paper and the potential consequences these proposals may have for the people who use our services
To inform elected representatives of research findings on energy hardship at the end of life.::To call for the expansion of social protection measures for people living with a life-limiting cancer diagnosis.::To respond to a query on how best to support the Irish Cancer…
Published name "Irish Cancer Society" equals CRO name "IRISH CANCER SOCIETY" (CRO 20868) 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.
Contribute to the consultation on the Government's Green Paper on Disability Reform
Published name "National Federation of Voluntary Service Providers Supporting People with Intellectual Disability" has no legal form. "NATIONAL FEDERATION OF VOLUNTARY SERVICE PROVIDERS SUPPORTING PEOPLE WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 330650) is the only CRO company with that name plus any legal form (Limited, DAC, UC, CLG, PLC or Teoranta). Confirm against the CRO record before relying on it.
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.