Conference of Religious of Ireland (CORI)

Lobbying Organisation Conference of Religious of Ireland (CORI)

Date published 20 Jan, 2016

Relevant Matter Legislation

Public Policy Area Justice and Equality

Period 1 Sep, 2015 to 31 Dec, 2015

Specific Details Direct Provision, Irish Refugee Programme and Resettlement and relocation, Family Reunification process, Human Rights,

Intended results Create safe and legal migration channels for migrants and refugees coming into Europe, Suspend the Dublin III Regulations, Relax the family unification process, the introduction of humanitarian visas, Establish a fair and efficient international protection procedure, Safeguard people's fundamental rights in return procedures, Stop Returns and return orders for countries with ongoing armed conflict, Special Rapporteur on Refugees, Asylum Seekers and Statelessness, , Align the Irish Refugee Protection Programme with Ireland's broader International protection system. Establish a comprehensive review of Ireland's resettlement programme, Establish a new independent National Expert Body for Minority Ethnic Communities, Integration and Interculturalism, An end to commercial for profit provision of accommodation for people seeking international protection, Establish local integration groups, , Implementation of 173 Recommendations from the Task force on Direct Provision, Establish a programme of Community Development supports for Asylum Seekers and Refugees. Uphold Ireland commitments to human rights, humanitarian aid and addressing the root causes of conflict and inequality.

Name of person primarily responsible for lobbying on this activity Sheila Curran RSM

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)

Participation in a round table discussion with Mr. Brian Hayes MEP and Ms Mairead McGuiness on Europe's response to the Migration 'Crisis'

Submission (1)

A copy of the UPR Report submitted by the IMU Justice Desk was sent to the Minister for Justice.

Meeting (1)

Meeting with the Minister for Justice and the Task force Programme Director and the Irish Red Cross to discuss the Irish Refugee Protection Programme as as one of the faith based organisations.

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.

Frances Fitzgerald Minister (Department of Justice and Equality)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin Minister of State (Department of Justice and Equality)

Brian Hayes MEP (European Parliament)

Mairead McGuinness MEP (European Parliament)