Dyspraxia Association of Ireland

Lobbying Organisation Dyspraxia Association of Ireland

Date published 13 May, 2019

Relevant Matter Matters involving public funds

Public Policy Area Health

Period 1 Jan, 2019 to 30 Apr, 2019

Specific Details Funding Application This proposal is seeking HSE support to increase the capacity of the organisation to meet the level of identified need we have outlined. The HSE currently funds our CEO post, and we are now asking the HSE to fund three additional posts: Information Officer, Education Officer and Adult Support Officer (see attached job descriptions). Dyspraxia/DCD Ireland proposes to improve the provision of support to the person and family affected by Dyspraxia/DCD. This will be achieved b

Intended results As indicated above, our organisation, through its support of families and professionals concerned with children with Dyspraxia/DCD, provides services that are ancillary to services provided by the HSE and relieves pressure on those services. HSE personnel currently re-direct callers with queries regarding Dyspraxia/DCD to the Association. Increased staffing will greatly enhance our capacity to liaise with, support and educate HSE staff on Dyspraxia/DCD. Our work with individuals and families w

Name of person primarily responsible for lobbying on this activity Harry Conway

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)

Leinster House meeting regarding our funding application and where we stand re same .Dyspraxia/DCD Ireland is an organisation in Ireland that provides a flexible, person-centred approach to its service users. Many of our users avail of our services in the local area when they require it, often at critical junctures in their life such as an initial diagnosis, starting secondary school or employment. We encourage our service users to remain active in the community and seek to give them the skills to advocate on their own behalf throughout their lifetime. Dyspraxia/ DCD Ireland service users access our services in a way which meets their needs whether that is calling the helpline, attending a workshop or a local support group. Due to the highly complex manner in which Dyspraxia/ DCD present itself all support is offered on a person-centred basis. Through the development of family-centred support & direct engagement with individuals we would expect an improvement in the physical and m

Meeting (1)

As Above in Leinster House alongside Finian McGrath

Meeting (1)

Dyspraxia DCD Ireland Donegal Representative Alison Doherty met Minister Of Education Joe McHugh on our funding application and problems for children with dyspraxia in education .April 15th

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.

Finian McGrath TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)

Darragh O'Brien TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)

Joe McHugh TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)