2024-2026 STRATEGYStakeholder EngagementAs part of the Strategic Planning Process,we undertook a wide ranging stakeholderengagement. The purpose of this Stakeholderengagement was to solicit as wide a rangeof inputs for the strategic planning process,enhance existing relationships, create newrelationships and to build guidance and supportfor the implementation phase.20 Stakeholders were contacted and 15engagements were conducted by phone oremail. A broad of stakeholders were includedacross the State range, Voluntary and Privatesector. Different bodies that were contactedincluded Government Departments, AdaptationCompanies, Motor Industry members and otherCharities. A full list is out lined below.While there is a variable range of engagement/awareness of the DDAI across stakeholder base,there is a generally positive feeling towards theAssociation and its purpose. Equally positiveis the strong desire among all stakeholders forfurther engagement which is important as we goabout implementing our Strategic Priorities.Opportunities for improvement and prioritiesfrom the Stakeholders include, for example:1. Better overall communication withall stakeholders. A key theme of theStakeholder Engagement was a desire forthe DDAI to continue with the engagementboth generally to deepen relationship and onspecific issues.2. Better engagement on specific issues. Thestakeholders recognised the subject matterexpertise of the DDAI in areas such as theEU Parking Card and the Disabled Drivers &Disabled Passengers Tax Relief Scheme.3. Develop regional presence. Stakeholderswould like the DDAI to develop more of aregional focus which could include offeringDriver Assessment in regional hubs.Stakeholder’s Contacted••Department of FinanceRevenue Commissioners•The Wheel•The Irish Wheelchair Association•Adaptation Companies•Motability Ireland•OC Cars & Mobility•Southern Mobility•SIMI (Society of the Irish Motor Industry)•Disability Federation of Ireland•Department of Children, Equality, Disability,Integration & Youth•Department of Transport•An Garda Síochána•Shopmobility Staff23
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