Castleknock Community Centre Association Company Limited by Guarantee

Lobbying Organisation Castleknock Community Centre Association Company Limited by Guarantee

Date published 29 Apr, 2026

Relevant Matter Matters involving public funds

Public Policy Area Community

Period 1 Jan. 2026 to 30 Apr. 2026

Specific Details A meeting with Minister Calleary on 25 March highlighted the need to review the Community Employment (CE) Scheme. Discussions focused on improving inclusivity and sustainability for individuals with learning and social needs who benefit from its structure and community engagement. We proposed policy changes to allow long-term or indefinite participation beyond current time limits.

Intended results Our intended outcome is a policy review of CE Scheme eligibility and duration rules. Consideration of exemptions or flexible participation terms for individuals with additional needs and a greater recognition of the social and developmental value of long-term CE participation

Name of person primarily responsible for lobbying on this activity Catherine Coady

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? No

Was this lobbying done on behalf of a client? No

Lobbying activity

The following activities occurred for this specific Subject Matter Area.

Meeting (1)

A meeting was held on 25th March in Castleknock Community Centre D15T3PN with Dara Calleary TD, (Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht), Emer Currie TD (Assistant Government Chief Whip) and their officials. Local councillors Siobhan Shovlin (Fine Gael), and Eimear Carbone-Mangan (Fianna Fáil) were also in attendance. A discussion regarding policy review of CE Scheme eligibility and duration rules was discussed.

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.

Dara Calleary Minister (Department of Social Protection)

Emer Currie TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)