Ability West

Lobbying Organisation Ability West

Date published 18 Jan, 2018

Relevant Matter Matters involving public funds

Public Policy Area Health

Period 1 Sep, 2017 to 31 Dec, 2017

Specific Details Deputy Sean Canney visited the centre (Milaoise) and viewed the building. He observed that a number of works were required, some potential hazards and risks were identified by Deputy Canney. He requested a submission to him, including costs associated with works, and advised that he would see if he could access funding for same. Deputy Canney made a follow-up visit to the centre in December 2017.

Intended results To secure funding to refurbish an Day Service for adults with intellectual disability in Tuam

Name of person primarily responsible for lobbying on this activity David Basquill

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)

Deputy Sean Canney visited the centre (Milaoise) and viewed the building. He observed that a number of works were required, some potential hazards and risks were identified by Deputy Canney. He requested a submission to him, including costs associated with works, and advised that he would see if he could access funding for same. Deputy Canney made a follow-up visit to the centre in December 2017.

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.

Seán Canney TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)