Relevant Matter
Public policy or programme
Public Policy Area
Communications
Period
1 May, 2021 to 31 Aug, 2021
Specific Details
RURAL ONLINE: The Future of Work in Rural Ireland
Intended results
High-speed Broadband available to all homes throughout Ireland and upgrading of the current mobile network to 5G nationwide.
Access to Rural Working hubs in each rural town and village to enable those working remotely access to social and technical facilities.
To recognise the integrity of all employees and their right to a healthy and sustainable work-life balance.
Promote more remote working opportunities in rural Ireland. Improve access to education to promote job opportunities. Encourage the development of SME’s and indigenous enterprise in rural Ireland. Ensure a viable pool of skilled employees based in rural Ireland. To ensure residents of rural areas have access to sustainable, fulfilling work which provides a living wage. Ensuring a better work life balance for those in rural areas. Encouraging the development and revitalisation of rural communitie
Name of person primarily responsible for lobbying on this activity
Thomas Duffy, National President; Denis Duggan, CEO; Derrie Dillon, Head of Advocacy, Membership & Policy, Sean Wallace,Past Munster Vice-President; Shane Quigley, Rural Youth Chair, Claire Gough, Leinster Vice-President, Elaine Houlihan, Munster Vice-President, Gillian Richardson, Ag Policy Officer & Lisa Reidy, Acting Comms Manager
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
Mass communications
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Lobbying activity
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Designated public officials lobbied
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Kieran O'Donnell
TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)
Brian Leddin
TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)
Róisín Garvey
Senator (Seanad)
Darren O'Rourke
TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)
James O'Connor
TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)