BeLonG To Youth Services Ltd.

Politician(s) lobbied: Marie Sherlock (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas

Intent: Support for Belong To's work on LGBTQ+ inclusion in youth services.

Methods: Event / Reception

Politician(s) lobbied: Laura Harmon (Senator), Seanad

Intent: Priority issues are understood by public representatives with a view to engaging in future advocacy on these topics.

Methods: Informal communication

Politician(s) lobbied: Eoghan Kenny (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas

Intent: Regulation of online platforms is prioritised over a social-media ban for young people.

Methods: Virtual Meeting

Politician(s) lobbied: Laura Harmon (Senator), Seanad

Intent: Support for Belong To's work on LGBTQ+ inclusion in youth services.

Methods: Event / Reception

Politician(s) lobbied: Mary Lou McDonald (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Thomas Gould (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Pearse Doherty (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas

Intent: Support for four policy priorities for LGBTQ+ youth: National LGBTQ+ inclusion guidance for primary and post-primary schools; Clear resourcing to implement the new model of care, and a pathway for under-17s; Stronger online regulation, moderation, and platform accountability — rather than age-based social-media bans; and Support in advocating for targeted investment across community, health, youth, education, and workplace inclusion.

Methods: Event / Reception

Politician(s) lobbied: Hildegarde Naughton (Minister), Department of Education

Intent: State support is demonstrated for the links between the programme and Bí Cineálta: Action Plan on Bullying.

Methods: Email

Politician(s) lobbied: Pat Casey (Senator), Seanad; Joanne Collins (Senator), Seanad; Aisling Dempsey (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Joe O'Reilly (Senator), Seanad

Intent: Ireland's PACE representatives vote in favour of the resolution.

Methods: Email

Politician(s) lobbied: Helen McEntee (Minister), Department of Education

Intent: Inclusive education for LGBTQ+ youth, departmental support for Stand Up Awareness Week 2025.

Methods: Meeting

Politician(s) lobbied: Eoghan Kenny (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Jerry Buttimer (Minister of State), Department of Rural and Community Development; John Paul O'Shea (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Ken O'Flynn (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Laura Harmon (Senator), Seanad; Máire Devine (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Malcolm Byrne (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Pádraig Rice (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Roderic O'Gorman (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas

Intent: LGBTQ+ community priorities receive funding in Budget 2026.

Methods: Meeting

Politician(s) lobbied: Barry Ward (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas

Intent: Civil society is engaged during Ireland's EU Presidency in 2026.

Methods: Meeting