National Federation of Voluntary Service Providers Supporting People with Intellectual Disability (National Federation of Voluntary Service Providers Supporting People with Intellectual Disability)

Lobbying Organisation National Federation of Voluntary Service Providers Supporting People with Intellectual Disability

Date published 21 Jan, 2025

Relevant Matter Public policy or programme

Public Policy Area Justice and Equality

Period 1 Sep, 2024 to 31 Dec, 2024

Specific Details Calling for action on priorities for people with disabilities to be included in the the next programme for government

Intended results Action on the priorities for people with disabilities to be included in the next programme for government

Name of person primarily responsible for lobbying on this activity Alison Harnett (CEO National Federation Voluntary Service Providers)

Did any Designated Public Official(DPO) or former Designated Public Official(DPO) carry out lobbying activities on your behalf in relation to this return? You must include yourself, and answer Yes, if you are a current DPO or a DPO at any time in the past. (What is a Designated Public Official?) No

Did you manage or direct a grassroots campaign? Yes

What is the directive you gave to the grassroots campaigners? NFVSP members were invited to contact Dail election candidates to share key priorities for people with disabilities. They were provided with digital copies of the NFVSP's General Election Messages (canvass card) and the NFVSP's Election Manifesto to inform their communications with TDs. They were also provided with template letters for candidates, families and staff. Emails were issued to our members about the campaign on: 22/10/24, 04/11/24, 18/11/24, 10/12/24

Was this lobbying done on behalf of a client? No

Lobbying activity

The following activities occurred for this specific Subject Matter Area.

Meeting (1)

16/12/24: Meeting with Martin Heydon TD and NFVSP members, including Alison Harnett (NFVSP CEO) was held to discuss key priorities for people with disabilities.

Email (1)

16/12/24: A follow up email was sent by Alison Harnett (NFVSP CEO) to Martin Heydon TD to share the NFVSP's General Election Manifesto, the NFVSP's Election Messages and the Action Plan for Disability Services 2024-2026.

Social Media (2-5)

15/11/24: NFVSP posted on X urging politicians to prioritise disability in the next programme for government - tagged Minister Rabbitte. 17/11/24: NFVSP reposted on X in which the NFVSP's general election messages were shared by Muiriosa Foundation. Tagged - Robert Troy TD, Senator Fiona O'Loughlin

Designated public officials lobbied

The following DPOs were lobbied during this return period on this specific Subject Matter Area. These DPOs were involved in at least one of the Lobbying Activities listed above, but not necessarily all of them. As returns are specific to a Subject Matter Area the above Lobbying Activities may be associated with multiple returns.

Martin Heydon TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)

Anne Rabbitte Minister of State (Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth)

Robert Troy TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)

Fiona O'Loughlin Senator (Seanad)

Martin Heydon TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)