Lobbying return by Irish Red Cross
Social ProtectionSupport for the position that the ARP should be extended in line with the extension of the Temporary Protection Directive and that current rate of 600EUR per month should be maintained
Politician · TD · 34th Dáil
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Support for the position that the ARP should be extended in line with the extension of the Temporary Protection Directive and that current rate of 600EUR per month should be maintained
The extension of the ARP and the opportunity to discuss further with the DPOs contacted
That the Minister for the Department of Social Protection would exercise his discretion in terms of the client not having to repay the overpayment and also that the legislation and regulations would be reviewed and amended accordingly, to ensure that claimants in similar…
Published name "North Connacht and Ulster Citizens Information Service" equals CRO name "NORTH CONNACHT AND ULSTER CITIZENS INFORMATION SERVICE" (CRO 629837) 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 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…
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.
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
To update on the status of the MESL research::Promote future engagement with MESL research::Ensure continued awareness of MESL research following transfer from VPSJ to Vincentian MESL Research Centre at SVP
Specific supports for lone parents during covid - income and social welfare supports, childcare are secured
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.