Avista (Avista CLG)

Lobbying Organisation Avista

Date published 18 Jan, 2023

Relevant Matter Zoning or development

Public Policy Area Local Government

Period 1 Sep, 2022 to 31 Dec, 2022

Specific Details Creation of accessible footpaths for Avista wheelchair users in Roscrea

Intended results Foot paths outside Individual’s house have been altered to suit all wheelchair users with plans to continue the works all the way into the town. It is hoped that these works will also benefit 3 other Avista community houses.

Name of person primarily responsible for lobbying on this activity Annette Deane

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 (2-5)

Cllr. Smith visited the supported individual who has recently decongregated and is availing of Avista's support service. The Councillor met with staff and individuals on a number of occasions in Roscrea to help access and secure funding to complete works on footpaths near individuals home. This action will make Roscrea more accessible for future wheelchair users.

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.

Michael Smith Councillor (Tipperary County Council)