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2026-01-21
Politician(s) lobbied: Peter Roche (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Pádraig Rice (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas
Intent: To secure future funding for the NISIGHelpline, in order to maintain this crucial support forthose in need of assistance particularly attimes of great emotional stress.::Also, following up NISIG's request for a wider and moresufficiently funded public funded IVF scheme and that eligibility andcriteria be broad, equitable, inclusive and reflective of those who seekinfertility treatment. Also, that donor conception must be ready to rollout in conjunction with the establishment of the new RegulatoryAuthority
Methods: Email
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Email
Cathaoirleach of the Joint Committee on Health, Mr Pádraig Rice, TD, invited NISIG to attend the launch of the report of the Joint Committee on the Pre-Legislative Scrutiny of the Health (Assisted Human Reproduction) (Amendment) Bill, on 8th of October 2025. NISIG emailed Mr. Pádraig Rice, TD, acknowledging the invitation, explaining that we would be unable to attend the launch in person.
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NISIG, emailed Oireachtas members the pre-budget submission for 2026 in August 2025. NISIG received a reply from Peter Roche TD, relating to our request to secure future funding for the NISIG Helpline. NISIG emailed Peter Roche TD, acknowledging the email with a view to meeting to discuss in further detail over the coming months.
2025-09-20
Politician(s) lobbied: Pádraig Rice (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Michael Cahill (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Sorca Clarke (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Martin Daly (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Pádraig O'Sullivan (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; David Cullinane (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Peter Roche (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Marie Sherlock (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Mary Lou McDonald (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Holly Cairns (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Ivana Bacik (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Peadar Tóibín (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Nina Carberry (MEP), European Parliament; Barry Cowen (MEP), European Parliament; Ciaran Mullooly (MEP), European Parliament; Luke Ming Flanagan (MEP), European Parliament; Kathleen Funchion (MEP), European Parliament; Aodhán Ó Ríordáin (MEP), European Parliament; Maria Walsh (MEP), European Parliament; Cynthia Ní Mhurchú (MEP), European Parliament; Michael McNamara (MEP), European Parliament; Barry Andrews (MEP), European Parliament; Lynn Boylan (MEP), European Parliament; Regina Doherty (MEP), European Parliament; Billy Kelleher (MEP), European Parliament; Seán Kelly (MEP), European Parliament; Jennifer Carroll MacNeill (Minister), Department of Health; Darragh O'Brien (Minister), Department of Transport; Norma Foley (Minister), Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth; Peter Burke (Minister), Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment; Dara Calleary (Minister), Department of Social Protection; James Browne (Minister), Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage; Jim O'Callaghan (Minister), Department of Justice; Mary Butler (Government Chief Whip and Minister), Department of the Taoiseach; James Lawless (Minister), Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science; Jack Chambers (Minister), Department of Public Expenditure, NDP Delivery and Reform; Hildegarde Naughton (Minister of State), Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth; Paschal Donohoe (Minister), Department of Finance; Patrick O'Donovan (Minister of State), Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media; Martin Heydon (Minister), Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine; Helen McEntee (Minister), Department of Education; Manus Boyle (Senator), Seanad; Maria Byrne (Senator), Seanad; Tom Clonan (Senator), Seanad; Teresa Costello (Senator), Seanad; Nicole Ryan (Senator), Seanad; Simon Harris (Tánaiste and Minister), Department of Foreign Affairs; Micheál Martin (Taoiseach), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas
Intent: To secure future funding for the NISIG Helpline, to maintain this crucial support for those in need of assistance particularly at times of great emotional stress.::NISIG are calling for a wider and more sufficiently funded public funding system for IVF including significantly increased funding for the fertility hubs nationwide::NISIG asks that eligibility and criteria for public funding for IVF are broad, equitable, inclusive and reflective of those who seek infertility treatment. This includes a review of the current criteria based on data from the last 2 years, along with areas such as funding for patients requiring PGT-M and PGT-SR, and additional cycles of IVF for couples with no children. Donor conception must be ready to roll out in conjunction with the establishment of the new Regulatory Authority. ::There is no provision for specific support by the State health services for those going through fertility treatment and NISIG receives no Government funding for the vital support s
Methods: Email
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NISIG emailed (with attached letter) members of the Oireachtas our 2026 pre-budget submission. Key asks included securing future funding for the NISIG Helpline. Also, a request for a wider and more sufficiently funded public funded IVF scheme and that eligibility and criteria be broad, equitable, inclusive and reflective of those who seek infertility treatment. Also, that donor conception must be ready to roll out in conjunction with the establishment of the new Regulatory Authority
2025-05-21
Politician(s) lobbied: Stephen Foley (Special Adviser), Department of Health
Intent: To get updates in relation to the timeline for the commencement of the new Assisted Human Reproduction legislation, also the timeline for the establishment of the new AHR Regulatory Authority and an update on the IVF public funding scheme.
Methods: Phone call
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NISIG contacted Stephen Foley, special advisor to the Minister of Health as part of our remit as a representative group, in relation to the timeline for the commencement of the new AHR legislation, also to get an update on the timeline for the establishment of the AHR Regulatory Authority and an update on the IVF public funding scheme.
2025-01-21
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 Shortall (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
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NISIG wrote to Ministers, TD's, Senators and MEP's for European Fertility, highlighting Ireland's improvement in ranking in Fertility Europe’s policy survey, from 40th in 2021 to current ranking of 12th out of 48 countries. Asked for support to ensure AHR legislation brought into effect as quickly as possible, increase funding & broaden eligibility for public funded fertility treatment, prioritise establishment of the regulatory authority, raise awareness & education around fertility issues.
2024-09-20
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 Shortall (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
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NISIG emailed MEP Barry Andrews, as part of our remit as a representative group, to personally thank her for her support for the introduction of comprehensive AHR legislation regulating the fertility landscape in Ireland, which was passed in June 2024
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NISIG emailed MEP Billy Kellegher, as part of our remit as a representative group, to personally thank her for her support for the introduction of comprehensive AHR legislation regulating the fertility landscape in Ireland, which was passed in June 2024
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NISIG emailed Minister Stephen Donnelly, as part of our remit as a representative group, to personally thank him for his work on and support for the introduction of the first comprehensive AHR legislation regulating the fertility landscape in Ireland, which was passed in June 2024.
Email
NISIG emailed Senator Annie Hoey, as part of our remit as a representative group, to personally thank her for her support for the introduction of comprehensive AHR legislation regulating the fertility landscape in Ireland, which was passed in June 2024
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NISIG emailed Senator Catherine Ardagh, as part of our remit as a representative group, to personally thank her for her support for the introduction of comprehensive AHR legislation regulating the fertility landscape in Ireland, which was passed in June 2024.
Email
NISIG emailed Senator Fiona O'Loughlin, as part of our remit as a representative group, to personally thank her for her support for the introduction of comprehensive AHR legislation regulating the fertility landscape in Ireland, which was passed in June 2024
Email
NISIG emailed Senator Garrett Ahern, as part of our remit as a representative group, to personally thank her for her support for the introduction of comprehensive AHR legislation regulating the fertility landscape in Ireland, which was passed in June 2024
Email
NISIG emailed Senator Lisa Chambers, as part of our remit as a representative group, to personally thank her for her support for the introduction of comprehensive AHR legislation regulating the fertility landscape in Ireland, which was passed in June 2024
Email
NISIG emailed Senator Lorraine Clifford Lee, as part of our remit as a representative group, to personally thank her for her support for the introduction of comprehensive AHR legislation regulating the fertility landscape in Ireland, which was passed in June 2024.
Email
NISIG emailed Senator Marie Sherlock asking her to highlight some issues during the Seanad debate on the AHR Legislation regarding the public funding for IVF phase one issues, the timeline for the expansion of public funding to incorporate donor and the review of the age criteria, and also to highlight the longer waiting times in relation to some of the fertility hubs.
Email
NISIG emailed Senator Sean Kyne, as part of our remit as a representative group, to personally thank her for her support for the introduction of comprehensive AHR legislation regulating the fertility landscape in Ireland, which was passed in June 2024
Email
NISIG emailed Senator Tim Lombard, as part of our remit as a representative group, to personally thank her for her support for the introduction of comprehensive AHR legislation regulating the fertility landscape in Ireland, which was passed in June 2024
Email
NISIG emailed TD Alan Dillon, as part of our remit as a representative group, to personally thank him for his support for the introduction of comprehensive AHR legislation regulating the fertility landscape in Ireland, which was passed in June 2024.
Email
NISIG emailed TD Bernard Durkan, as part of our remit as a representative group, to personally thank him for his support for the introduction of comprehensive AHR legislation regulating the fertility landscape in Ireland, which was passed in June 2024.
Email
NISIG emailed TD Brid Smith, as part of our remit as a representative group, to personally thank her for her support for the introduction of comprehensive AHR legislation regulating the fertility landscape in Ireland, which was passed in June 2024.
Email
NISIG emailed TD Cathal Crowe, as part of our remit as a representative group, to personally thank him for his support for the introduction of comprehensive AHR legislation regulating the fertility landscape in Ireland, which was passed in June 2024.
Email
NISIG emailed TD Colm Burke, as part of our remit as a representative group, to personally thank him for his support for the introduction of comprehensive AHR legislation regulating the fertility landscape in Ireland, which was passed in June 2024.
Email
NISIG emailed TD David Cullinane, as part of our remit as a representative group, to personally thank him for his support for the introduction of comprehensive AHR legislation regulating the fertility landscape in Ireland, which was passed in June 2024.
Email
NISIG emailed TD Gino Kenny, as part of our remit as a representative group, to personally thank him for his support for the introduction of comprehensive AHR legislation regulating the fertility landscape in Ireland, which was passed in June 2024.
Email
NISIG emailed TD Ivana Bacik, as part of our remit as a representative group, to personally thank her for her support for the introduction of comprehensive AHR legislation regulating the fertility landscape in Ireland, which was passed in June 2024.
Email
NISIG emailed TD Neale Richmond, as part of our remit as a representative group, to personally thank him for his support for the introduction of comprehensive AHR legislation regulating the fertility landscape in Ireland, which was passed in June 2024.
Email
NISIG emailed TD Neasa Hourigan, as part of our remit as a representative group, to personally thank her for her support for the introduction of comprehensive AHR legislation regulating the fertility landscape in Ireland, which was passed in June 2024.
Email
NISIG emailed TD Paul Murphy as part of our remit as a representative group, to personally thank him for his support for the introduction of comprehensive AHR legislation regulating the fertility landscape in Ireland, which was passed in June 2024.
Email
NISIG emailed TD Roisin Shortall, as part of our remit as a representative group, to personally thank her for her support for the introduction of comprehensive AHR legislation regulating the fertility landscape in Ireland, which was passed in June 2024.
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NISIG emailed TD Sean Crowe, as part of our remit as a representative group, to personally thank him for his support for the introduction of comprehensive AHR legislation regulating the fertility landscape in Ireland, which was passed in June 2024.
2024-05-20
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 Shortall (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
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NISIG emailed TD Bernard Durkan in Jan 2024 as part of our remit as a representative group to outline members concerns relating to a number of areas on the upcoming AHR legislation and the recently launched system of publicly funded fertility treatment, particularly in regard to the speed of the enactment of the AHR legislation.
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NISIG emailed TD Cathal Crowe in Jan 2024 as part of our remit as a representative group to outline members concerns relating to a number of areas in the upcoming AHR legislation and the recently launched system of publicly funded fertility treatment, particularly in regard to the speed of the enactment of the AHR legislation.
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NISIG emailed TD Colm Burke in Jan 2024 as part of our remit as a representative group to outline members concerns relating to a number of areas in the upcoming AHR legislation and the recently launched system of publicly funded fertility treatment, particularly in regard to the speed of the enactment of the AHR legislation.
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NISIG emailed TD David Cullinance in Jan 2024 as part of our remit as a representative group to outline members concerns relating to a number of areas on the upcoming AHR legislation and the recently launched system of publicly funded fertility treatment, particularly in regard to the speed of the enactment of the AHR legislation.
Email
NISIG emailed TD Gino Kenny in Jan 2024 as part of our remit as a representative group to outline members concerns relating to a number of areas on the upcoming AHR legislation and the recently launched system of publicly funded fertility treatment, particularly in regard to the speed of the enactment of the AHR legislation.
Email
NISIG emailed TD John Lahart in Jan 2024 as part of our remit as a representative group to outline members concerns relating to a number of areas on the upcoming AHR legislation and the recently launched system of publicly funded fertility treatment, particularly in regard to the speed of the enactment of the AHR legislation.
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NISIG emailed TD Neasa Hourigan in Apr 2024 as part of our remit as a representative group in relation to an update on the progress of the AHR Bill through the Oireachtas. Also request for information on the referral timelines in relation to the Fertility Hubs and an update on the timelines for the proposed new National AHR Centre in Cork.
Email
NISIG emailed TD Neasa Hourigan in Jan 2024 as part of our remit as a representative group to outline members concerns relating to a number of areas for the upcoming AHR legislation and the recently launched system of publicly funded fertility treatment, particularly in regard to the speed of the enactment of the AHR legislation.
Email
NISIG emailed TD Roisin Shortall in Jan 2024 as part of our remit as a representative group to outline members concerns relating to a number of areas on the upcoming AHR legislation and the recently launched system of publicly funded fertility treatment, particularly in regard to the speed of the enactment of the AHR legislation.
Email
NISIG emailed TD Sean Crowe TD in Jan 2024 as part of our remit as a representative group to outline members concerns relating to a number of areas on the upcoming AHR legislation and the recently launched system of publicly funded fertility treatment, particularly in regard to the speed of the enactment of the AHR legislation.
2024-01-20
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.
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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
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and the human rights of children conceived using AHR
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their intended parents and families are protected and advanced in legislation and policy
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in addition to advocating for the introduction of an equitable & fair system of public funding.
2023-09-21
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: EmailPhone call
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Email
NISIG emailed Minister Stephen Donnelly outlining members concerns relating to the upcoming AHR legislation and rollout of the public funding system for IVF in September 2023. NISIG asked that eligibility & criteria for access to public funding be broad and inclusive as possible, details relating to public funding be available as soon as possible & once public funding system is established, we would anticipate a more sufficiently funded public system for IVF be available in 2024.
Email
NISIG emailed Paraic Gallagher, special adviser Department of Health, as part of our remit as a representativegroup to outline members concerns relating to a number of areas inthe upcoming AHR legislation particularly in relation to theintroduction of an equitable system of publicly funded fertilitytreatment throughout Ireland and the speed of its implementation.
Email
NISIG emailed TD Alan Dillon as part of our remit as a representativegroup to outline members concerns relating to a number of areas inthe upcoming AHR legislation particularly in relation to theintroduction of an equitable system of publicly funded fertilitytreatment throughout Ireland and the speed of its implementation.
Email
NISIG emailed TD Brid Smith aspart of our remit as a representative group to outline membersconcerns relating to a number of areas in the upcoming AHRlegislation particularly in relation to the introduction of an equitablesystem of publicly funded fertility treatment throughout Ireland andthe speed of its implementation.
Email
NISIG emailed TD Holly Cairns aspart of our remit as a representative group to outline membersconcerns relating to a number of areas in the upcoming AHRlegislation particularly in relation to the introduction of an equitablesystem of publicly funded fertility treatment throughout Ireland andthe speed of its implementation.
Email
NISIG emailed TD Neasa Hourigan aspart of our remit as a representative group to outline membersconcerns relating to a number of areas in the upcoming AHRlegislation particularly in relation to the introduction of an equitablesystem of publicly funded fertility treatment throughout Ireland andthe speed of its implementation.
Phone call
NISIG spoke with Paraic Gallagher, special adviser Department of Health, as part of our remit as a representativegroup to discuss members concerns relating to a number of areas inthe upcoming AHR legislation particularly in relation to theintroduction of an equitable system of publicly funded fertilitytreatment throughout Ireland and the speed of its implementation.
2023-05-21
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: Phone callEmail
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Phone call
Caitriona Fitzpatrick (NISIG Chair) had a phone call with Senator Catherine Ardagh to highlight our concerns regarding the Private Members Bill (PMB), the purpose of which was to provide for the establishment of a body, to be known as the Assisted Human Reproduction Treatment Advisory Committee, that was debated at Second Stage in the Seanad in April.
Email
NISIG emailed Alan Dillon TD as part of our remit as a representative group to outline members concerns relating to a number of areas in the upcoming AHR legislation particularly in relation to the introduction of an equitable system of publicly funded fertility treatment throughout Ireland and the speed of its implementation.
Email
NISIG emailed Minister Stephen Donnelly aspart of our remit as a representative group to outline membersconcerns relating to a number of areas in the upcoming AHRlegislation particularly in relation to the introduction of an equitable system of publicly funded fertility treatment throughout Ireland and the speed of its implementation. NISIG also asked r stakeholders such as ourselves, be consulted in relation to the planned rollout of public funding of IVF in September 2023.
Email
NISIG emailed Senator Catherine Ardagh to highlight our concerns regarding the Private Members Bill (PMB), the purpose of which was to provide for the establishment of a body, to be known as the Assisted Human Reproduction Treatment Advisory Committee, that was debated at Second Stage in the Seanad in April.
Email
NISIG emailed Senator Fiona O'Loughlin to highlight our concerns regarding the Private Members Bill (PMB), the purpose of which was to provide for the establishment of a body, to be known as the Assisted Human Reproduction Treatment Advisory Committee, that was debated at Second Stage in the Seanad in April.
Email
NISIG emailed Senator Tim Lombard aspart of our remit as a representative group to outline membersconcerns relating to a number of areas in the upcoming AHRlegislation particularly in relation to the introduction of an equitable system of publicly funded fertility treatment throughout Ireland and the speed of its implementation.
Email
NISIG emailed TD Brid Smith aspart of our remit as a representative group to outline membersconcerns relating to a number of areas in the upcoming AHRlegislation particularly in relation to the introduction of an equitable system of publicly funded fertility treatment throughout Ireland and the speed of its implementation.
Email
NISIG emailed TD Holly Cairns aspart of our remit as a representative group to outline membersconcerns relating to a number of areas in the upcoming AHRlegislation particularly in relation to the introduction of an equitable system of publicly funded fertility treatment throughout Ireland and the speed of its implementation.
Email
NISIG emailed TD Ivana Bacik as part of our remit as a representative group to outline members concerns relating to a number of areas in the upcoming AHR legislation particularly in relation to the introduction of an equitable system of publicly funded fertility treatment throughout Ireland and the speed of its implementation.
Email
NISIG emailed TD Neale Richmond aspart of our remit as a representative group to outline membersconcerns relating to a number of areas in the upcoming AHRlegislation particularly in relation to the introduction of an equitable system of publicly funded fertility treatment throughout Ireland and the speed of its implementation.
Email
NISIG emailed TD Neasa Hourigan aspart of our remit as a representative group to outline membersconcerns relating to a number of areas in the upcoming AHRlegislation particularly in relation to the introduction of an equitable system of publicly funded fertility treatment throughout Ireland and the speed of its implementation.
Email
NISIG emailed an Invite to MEP Barry Andrews for the in person launch of our Children's Donor Storybook for Solo Mums in March 2023, which took place in the DLR Lexicon in Dun Laoghaire.
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NISIG emailed an Invite to MEP Frances Fitzgerald for the in person launch of our Children's Donor Storybook for Solo Mums in March 2023, which took place in the DLR Lexicon in Dun Laoghaire.
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NISIG emailed an Invite to Minister Roderic O'Gorman for the in person launch of our Children's Donor Storybook for Solo Mums in March 2023, which took place in the DLR Lexicon in Dun Laoghaire.
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NISIG emailed an Invite to Senator Catherine Ardagh for the in person launch of our Children's Donor Storybook for Solo Mums in March 2023, which took place in the DLR Lexicon in Dun Laoghaire.
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NISIG emailed an Invite to Senator Mary Seery Kearney for the in person launch of our Children's Donor Storybook for Solo Mums in March 2023, which took place in the DLR Lexicon in Dun Laoghaire.
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NISIG emailed an Invite to TD Ivana Bacik for the in person launch of our Children's Donor Storybook for Solo Mums in March 2023, which took place in the DLR Lexicon in Dun Laoghaire.
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NISIG emailed an Invite to TD Neale Richmond for the in person launch of our Children's Donor Storybook for Solo Mums in March 2023, which took place in the DLR Lexicon in Dun Laoghaire.