Politician(s) lobbied: Simon Harris (Tánaiste and Minister), Department of Foreign Affairs; Patrick O'Donovan (Minister), Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media
Intent: Government support for a proposed scheme to attract international philanthropic donations for GAA capital projects
Methods: Meeting
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GAA Philanthropic Proposal
Politician(s) lobbied: Patrick O'Donovan (Minister of State), Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media
Intent: Present a case for funding and support of certain GAA programmes in 2026 and beyond
Methods: Meeting
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Pre-budget meeting
Politician(s) lobbied: Dara Calleary (Minister), Department of Rural and Community Development; Jerry Buttimer (Minister of State), Department of Rural and Community Development
Intent: Increased awareness of impact on Gaelic Games and clubs and communities, and ambitions in GAA to address same
Methods: Meeting
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Meeting re national demographic trends
Politician(s) lobbied: Patrick O'Donovan (Minister of State), Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media; Charlie McConalogue (Minister of State), Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media; Neale Richmond (Minister of State), Department of Foreign Affairs; Jack Chambers (Minister), Department of Finance; Jim O'Callaghan (Minister), Department of Justice; Helen McEntee (Minister), Department of Education
Intent: Proposal for capital funding model::Overview of GAA international activities and ambitions::Identify areas of potential co-operation between GAA & educational sector
Methods: Meeting
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General updates on GAA matters and progress
Politician(s) lobbied: Micheál Martin (An Taoiseach), Department of the Taoiseach; Patrick O'Donovan (Minister of State), Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media; Charlie McConalogue (Minister of State), Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media
Intent: Brief and update ministers on GAA matters and priorities in general
Methods: Meeting
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General updates on GAA matters and progress
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Politician(s) lobbied: James Browne (Minister of State), Department of Justice
Intent: Exemption for GAA units from certain specific provisions of the Bill including restrictions on communications and limits on prizes which would otherwise have a detrimental impact on GAA club fundraising
Methods: Meeting
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The Gambling Control Bill and its impact on GAA clubs
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