Irish Rugby Football Union

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Politician(s) lobbied: Patrick O'Donovan (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Cian Ó Lionáin (Assistant Secretary), Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media; Ciaran Shanley (Head of Unit), Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media; Michael O’Connor (Special Adviser), Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media; Charlie McConalogue (Minister of State), Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media

Intent: Assistance to fund the establishment of Professional Women’s Provincial Teams over the next 3-4 years::Assistance to fund the Appointment of Pathway Coaches in Connacht, Munster, and Ulster over the next 3-4 years

Methods: Virtual Meeting

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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; Cian Ó Lionáin (Assistant Secretary), Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media; Feargal Ó Coigligh (Secretary General), Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media

Intent: IRFU intended to provide an overview of the current state of Irish Rugby and the challenges and opportunities which exist

Methods: Meeting

Politician(s) lobbied: John Hogan (Secretary General), Department of Finance

Intent: Changes that would be needed in the Finance Bill in order to remove the obstacles to incorporation.

Methods: Meeting

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Politician(s) lobbied: Tríona Quill (Assistant Secretary), Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media

Intent: The IRFU wished to seek clarification on the process regarding the free to air submission and the timelines involved.

Methods: Meeting

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Politician(s) lobbied: Cian Ó Lionáin (Assistant Secretary), Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media

Intent: The discussion was around how the IRFU are planning on meeting the 40% Gender balance on IRFU Union Committee and our plans for Women in Rugby, including our need for funding in relation to the women’s game.

Methods: Meeting