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Politician(s) lobbied: Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Holly Cairns (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Michael Collins (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Christopher O'Sullivan (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; James Browne (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Verona Murphy (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Johnny Mythen (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Robert Troy (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Cathal Crowe (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Seán Crowe (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; David Cullinane (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Bernard Durkan (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Neasa Hourigan (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Gino Kenny (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; John Lahart (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Róisín Shorthall (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Duncan Smith (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Ivana Bacik (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Mary Lou McDonald (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Louise O'Reilly (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Paul Murphy (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Colm Brophy (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Pádraig O'Sullivan (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; James O'Connor (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Richard Bruton (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Alan Farrell (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Michael Ring (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Aindrias Moynihan (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Michael Moynihan (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Simon Coveney (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Regina Doherty (MEP), European Parliament; Billy Kelleher (MEP), European Parliament; Seán Kelly (MEP), European Parliament; Jennifer Carroll MacNeill (Minister of State), Department of Foreign Affairs; Alan Dillon (Minister of State), Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage; Emer Higgins (Minister of State), Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment; Kieran O'Donnell (Minister of State), The Office of Public Works; Neale Richmond (Minister of State), Department of Social Protection; Stephen Donnelly (Minister), Department of Health; Anne Rabbitte (Minister of State), Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth; Peter Burke (Minister), Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment; Heather Humphreys (Minister), Department of Social Protection; Joe O'Brien (Minister of State), Department of Rural and Community Development; Thomas Byrne (Minister of State), Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media; Jack Chambers (Minister), Department of Finance; Catherine Martin (Minister), Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media; Eamon Ryan (Minister), Department of Environment, Climate and Communications; Hildegarde Naughton (Government Chief Whip and Minister), Department of the Taoiseach; Paschal Donohoe (Minister), Department of Public Expenditure, NDP Delivery and Reform; Roderic O'Gorman (Minister), Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth; Colm Burke (Minister of State), Department of Health; Patrick O'Donovan (Minister of State), Department of Public Expenditure and Reform; Martin Heydon (Minister of State), Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine; Alan Dillon (Minister of State), Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage; Helen McEntee (Minister), Department of Justice and Equality; Charlie McConalogue (Minister), Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine; Garret Ahearn (Senator), Seanad; Micheál Carrigy (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Martin Conway (Senator), Seanad; Emer Currie (Senator), Seanad; Aisling Dolan (Senator), Seanad; Seán Kyne (Senator), Seanad; Tim Lombard (Senator), Seanad; John McGahon (Senator), Seanad; Mary Seery Kearney (Senator), Seanad; Barry Ward (Senator), Seanad; Frances Black (Senator), Seanad; Lorraine Clifford-Lee (Senator), Seanad; Martin Conway (Senator), Seanad; Seán Kyne (Senator), Seanad; Micheál Martin (Tánaiste and Minister), Department of Foreign Affairs; Simon Harris (An Taoiseach), Department of the Taoiseach; Malcolm Byrne (Senator), Seanad; Joe O'Reilly (Senator), Seanad; Alan Dillon (Minister of State), Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage
Intent: To highlight Ireland’s increased ranking in Fertility Europe’s policy survey.It was recently announced that Ireland has been ranked 12th out of 49 countries, a significant increase since 2021 when we were ranked 40th::NISIG also asked for support during European Fertility to:• Ensure AHR legislation is brought into effect as quickly as possible::That funding for publicly fertility treatment in Ireland is increased::The prioritisation of setting up of the new regulator in the area of Assisted Human Reproduction::A widening and more inclusive criteria for publicly funded IVF to include donor conception::Provision of education and awareness around fertility issues, and in particular in workplaces
Methods: Letter
Details & Methods:
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| — | As part of European Fertility week 2024 |
| — | NISIG wanted to highlight Ireland’s improvement in its ranking in Fertility Europe’s policy survey. We want to see Ireland increase its standing and strengthen supports regarding policy related to fertility treatment |
| — | including commencement of the health (Assisted Human Reproduction) Act 2024) |
| — | widening criteria for publicly funded treatment |
| — | workplace support. This will need to be fully funded. |
Politician(s) lobbied: Stephen Donnelly (Minister), Department of Health; Marie Sherlock (Senator), Seanad; Neasa Hourigan (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Ivana Bacik (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Cathal Crowe (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Bernard Durkan (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; David Cullinane (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Gino Kenny (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Róisín Shorthall (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Alan Dillon (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Catherine Ardagh (Senator), Seanad; Fiona O'Loughlin (Senator), Seanad; Tim Lombard (Senator), Seanad; Garrett Ahern (Senator), Seanad; Lorraine Clifford-Lee (Senator), Seanad; Annie Hoey (Senator), Seanad; Seán Kyne (Senator), Seanad; Lisa Chambers (Senator), Seanad; Barry Andrews (MEP), European Parliament; Billy Kelleher (MEP), European Parliament; Paul Murphy (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Seán Crowe (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Neale Richmond (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Colm Burke (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Bríd Smith (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas
Intent: NISIG submitted pre budget submission for 2025, highlighting the need to expand the eligibility criteria for the publicly funded IVF scheme to be more inclusive to include Donor. Also to increase the resourcing for the fertility hubs to mitigate against delays in treating patients in a time sensitive manner. NISIG contacted key DPO's to personally thank them for their work on and support for the first comprehensive AHR legislation regulating fertility treatment in Ireland, passed in June 2024.
Methods: Email
Details & Methods:
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| — | NISIG is the only Irish charity supporting and advocating on behalf of those experiencing fertility issues. One of our primary aims is to ensure that equality is secured |
| — | and the human rights of children conceived using AHR |
| — | their intended parents and families are protected and advanced in legislation and policy |
| — | in addition to advocating for the introduction of an equitable & fair system of public funding. |
Politician(s) lobbied: Neasa Hourigan (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Cathal Crowe (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Colm Burke (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Gino Kenny (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Róisín Shorthall (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Bernard Durkan (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; John Lahart (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Seán Crowe (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; David Cullinane (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas
Intent: NISIG contacted a number of DPO’s over the last quarter, regarding the upcoming Assisted Human Reproduction Bill and the speed of its enactment into law. Also, the newly launched public funding system for fertility treatment and the referral timelines between GP's and the Fertility Hubs. Finally, an update on the timelines for the proposed new National AHR Centre in Cork.
Methods: Email
Details & Methods:
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| — | NISIG is the only Irish charity supporting and advocating on behalf of those experiencing fertility issues. One of our primary aims is to ensure that equality is secured |
| — | and the human rights of children conceived using AHR |
| — | their intended parents and families are protected and advanced in legislation and policy |
| — | in addition to advocating for the introduction of an equitable & fair system of public funding. |
Politician(s) lobbied: Unknown
Intent: NISIG contacted a number of DPO’s over the last quarter, regarding the upcoming Assisted launched Human Reproduction Legislation, and also the newly launched public funding system for fertility treatments launched in September 2023.
Methods: Unknown
Details & Methods:
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| — | NISIG is the only Irish charity supporting and advocating on behalf of those experiencing fertility issues. One of our primary aims is to ensure that equality is secured |
| — | and the human rights of children conceived using AHR |
| — | their intended parents and families are protected and advanced in legislation and policy |
| — | in addition to advocating for the introduction of an equitable & fair system of public funding. |
Politician(s) lobbied: Bríd Smith (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Neasa Hourigan (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Holly Cairns (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Alan Dillon (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Paraic Gallagher (Special Adviser), Department of Health; Stephen Donnelly (Minister), Department of Health
Intent: NISIG contacted a number of DPO’s over thelast quarter, regarding the upcoming AssistedHuman Reproduction Legislation, specificallyaddressing the need for an equitable systemof publicly funded for fertility treatment andthe speed at which public funding will beimplemented.
Methods: Email, Phone call
Details & Methods:
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| — | NISIG is the only Irish charity supporting and advocating on behalf of those experiencing fertility issues. One of our primary aims is to ensure that equality is secured |
| — | and the human rights of children conceived using AHR |
| — | their intended parents and families are protected and advanced in legislation and policy |
| — | in addition to advocating for the introduction of an equitable & fair system of public funding. |
Politician(s) lobbied: Catherine Ardagh (Senator), Seanad; Mary Seery Kearney (Senator), Seanad; Neale Richmond (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Frances Fitzgerald (MEP), European Parliament; Barry Andrews (MEP), European Parliament; Ivana Bacik (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Alan Dillon (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Neasa Hourigan (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Holly Cairns (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Tim Lombard (Senator), Seanad; Stephen Donnelly (Minister), Department of Health; Fiona O'Loughlin (Senator), Seanad; Bríd Smith (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Roderic O'Gorman (Minister), Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth
Intent: NISIG contacted a number of DPO’s over the last quarter, regarding the upcoming Assisted Human Reproduction Legislation, specifically addressing the need for an equitable system of publicly funded for fertility treatment and the speed at which public funding will be implemented.
Methods: Email, Phone call
Details & Methods:
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| — | NISIG is the only Irish charity supporting and advocating on behalf of those experiencing fertility issues. One of our primary aims is to ensure that equality is secured |
| — | and the human rights of children conceived using AHR |
| — | their intended parents and families are protected and advanced in legislation and policy |
| — | in addition to advocating for the introduction of an equitable & fair system of public funding. |
Politician(s) lobbied: Mary Seery Kearney (Senator), Seanad; Stephen Donnelly (Minister), Department of Health; Colm Burke (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Neale Richmond (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Garret Ahearn (Senator), Seanad; Seán Crowe (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Bernard Durkan (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Cathal Crowe (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; David Cullinane (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Neasa Hourigan (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Gino Kenny (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; John Lahart (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Róisín Shorthall (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Frances Black (Senator), Seanad; Lorraine Clifford-Lee (Senator), Seanad; Martin Conway (Senator), Seanad; Annie Hoey (Senator), Seanad; Seán Kyne (Senator), Seanad; Frances Fitzgerald (MEP), European Parliament; Barry Andrews (MEP), European Parliament; Billy Kelleher (MEP), European Parliament; Lisa Chambers (Senator), Seanad
Intent: NISIG as part of a broader AHR Coalition Group, wanted to contact with a view to meeting a number of DPO's to outline their collective members concerns across a number of areas in the upcoming Assisted Human Reproduction legislation including the need for adequate public funding, the inclusion of international surrogacy as part of thing AHR legislation and the speed at which the measures are going to implemented.
Methods: Email, Phone call, Meeting, Virtual Meeting, Event / Reception
Details & Methods:
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| — | NISIG is the only Irish charity supporting and advocating on behalf of those experiencing fertility issues. NISIG is part of a broader AHR Coalition Group comprising LGBT Ireland |
| — | Equality for Children |
| — | Irish Gay Dads |
| — | Irish Families through Surrogacy & Independent Living Movement. The main aim of the coalition is to ensure that equality is secured |
| — | and the human rights of children conceived using AHR |
| — | their intended parents and families are protected and advanced in legislation and policy. |
Politician(s) lobbied: Colm Burke (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Catherine Ardagh (Senator), Seanad; Regina Doherty (Senator), Seanad; Neale Richmond (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Garrett Ahern (Senator), Seanad; Paraic Gallagher (Special Adviser), Department of Health; Mary Seery Kearney (Senator), Seanad; Fiach Kelly (Special Adviser), Department of Justice; Helen McEntee (Minister), Department of Justice; Roderic O'Gorman (Minister), Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth; Lisa Chambers (Senator), Seanad; Stephen Donnelly (Minister), Department of Health
Intent: NISIG as part of a broader AHR Coalition Group, wanted to contact with a view to meeting a number of DPO's to outline their collective members concerns relating to a number of areas in the upcoming Assisted Human Reproduction legislation including the need for adequate public funding, the inclusion of international surrogacy as part of the upcoming AHR legislation and the speed at which the measures are going to implemented.
Methods: Email, Phone call, Meeting
Details & Methods:
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| — | NISIG is the only Irish charity supporting and advocacy on behalf of those experiencing fertility issues. NISIG is part of a broader AHR Coalition Group comprising LGBT Ireland |
| — | 221 Plus group |
| — | Equality for Children |
| — | Rainbow Families Equality Network |
| — | Irish Gay Dads & Independent Living. Main aim of the coalition is to ensure that equality is secured |
| — | and the human rights of children conceived using AHR |
| — | their intended parents and families are protected and advanced in legislation and policy. |
Politician(s) lobbied: Fiach Kelly (Special Adviser), Department of Justice; Gráinne Weld (Special Adviser), Department of the Taoiseach; Neasa Hourigan (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Mary Seery Kearney (Senator), Seanad; Lisa Chambers (Senator), Seanad; Catherine Ardagh (Senator), Seanad; Neale Richmond (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas
Intent: NISIG as part of a broader AHR Coalition Group, wanted to meet a number of DPO's to outline their collective members concerns relating to a number of areas in the upcoming Assisted Human Reproduction legislation including the need for adequate public funding, the inclusion of international surrogacy as part of the upcoming legislation and the speed at which the measures are going to implemented.
Methods: Phone call, Email
Details & Methods:
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| — | NISIG is the only Irish charity supporting and advocacy on behalf of those experiencing fertility issues. NISIG is part of a broader AHR Coalition Group comprising LGBT Ireland |
| — | 221 Plus group |
| — | Equality for Children |
| — | Rainbow Families Equality Network |
| — | Irish Families Through Surrogacy |
| — | Irish Gay Dads & Independent Living. The main aim of the coalition is to ensure that equality is secured |
| — | and the human rights of children conceived using AHR |
| — | their intended parents and families are protected and |
Politician(s) lobbied: Mary Seery Kearney (Senator), Seanad; Garrett Ahern (Senator), Seanad; Neale Richmond (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Gráinne Weld (Special Adviser), Department of the Taoiseach; Fiach Kelly (Special Adviser), Department of Justice
Intent: NISIG as part of a broader AHR Coalition Group, wanted to meet a number of DPO's to outline their collective members concerns relating to a number of areas in the upcoming Assisted Human Reproduction legislation including the need for adequate public funding, the inclusion of international surrogacy as part of the upcoming legislation and the speed at which the measures are going to implemented.
Methods: Phone call, Email, Virtual Meeting
Details & Methods:
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| — | NISIG is the only Irish charity supporting and advocacy on behalf of those experiencing fertility issues. NISIG is part of a broader AHR Coalition Group comprising LGBT Ireland |
| — | 221 Plus group |
| — | Equality for Children |
| — | Rainbow Families Equality Network |
| — | Irish Families Through Surrogacy |
| — | Irish Gay Dads & Independent Living. The main aim of the coalition is to ensure that equality is secured |
| — | and the human rights of children conceived using AHR |
| — | their intended parents and families are protected and |