Anne Sullivan Foundation For Deaf BlindPeople

Lobbying Organisation Anne Sullivan Foundation For Deaf BlindPeople

Date published 20 Jan, 2020

Relevant Matter Public policy or programme

Public Policy Area Justice and Equality

Period 1 Sep, 2019 to 31 Dec, 2019

Specific Details Recognition of deafblindness as a distinct disability in Irish Government Disability Strategy in line with the UNCRPD

Intended results Recognition of deafblindness. This could provide the basis for a national diagnosis programme, early intervention services, communication supports and improved quality of life for people who are deafblind.

Name of person primarily responsible for lobbying on this activity Louise Martin

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? Yes

Client(s)

Client 1

Company name THE ANNE SULLIVAN CENTRE COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE

CRO number (if applicable) 413994

Company address BREWERY ROAD STILLORGAN CO DUBLIN

Main business or activity Charity/Advocacy

Company website www.annesullivan.ie

Contact email address info@annesullivan.ie

Contact phone number 0876457586

Contact address The Anne Sullivan Centre, Silverpines, Brewery Road, Stillorgan, Co. Dublin.

Lobbying activity

The following activities occurred for this specific Subject Matter Area.

Event / Reception (1)

The Anne Sullivan Foundation 30th anniversary was held at Buswells Hotel on Thursday 24th October 2019. The purpose of the meeting was to celebrate the work of the foundation and also to raise awareness of deafblindness. Board members, DPOs and other interested parties, were invited by email to hear from people who were deafblind and their families, about the importance of recognition of deafblindness and the services needed.

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.

Mary Mitchell O’Connor Minister of State (Department of Education and Skills)

John Dolan Senator (Seanad)

Mary Freehill Councillor (Dublin City Council)

Paul McAuliffe Councillor (Dublin City Council)

Joe McHugh Minister (Department of Education and Skills)

Finian McGrath Minister of State (Department of Justice and Equality)

Shane Ross Minister (Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport)

Katherine Zappone Minister (Department of Children and Youth Affairs)

Simon Harris Minister (Department of Health)

Barry Andrews MEP (European Parliament)

Michael Moynihan TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)

Micheál Martin Taoiseach (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)

Michael Harty TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)

Margaret Murphy O'Mahony TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)

Michael Collins TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)

John Lahart TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)