Politician(s) lobbied: Neale Richmond (Minister of State), Department of Foreign Affairs; Michael Gaffey (Assistant Secretary), Department of Foreign Affairs
Intent: Commitment from Ireland to adequately fund global education in 2026.
Methods: Meeting
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Meeting
Meeting held in Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Iveagh House on 26th February 2026
Politician(s) lobbied: Neale Richmond (Minister of State), Department of Foreign Affairs
Intent: International development - focused on human development - to be central to Ireland's 2026 EU presidency
Methods: Event / Reception
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Event / Reception
Department of Foreign Affairs consultation with civil society in preparation for Ireland's EU presidency.
Politician(s) lobbied: Aubrey McCarthy (Senator), Seanad
Intent: Ireland to continue to press for respect for humanitarian principles and protection of civilians especially children and education infrastructure.
Methods: Meeting
Politician(s) lobbied: Patricia Stephenson (Senator), Seanad
Intent: Ireland to continue to press for respect for humanitarian principles and protection of civilians especially children and education infrastructure.
Methods: Meeting
Politician(s) lobbied: Michael Gaffey (Assistant Secretary), Department of Foreign Affairs
Intent: International development - focused on human development - to be central to Ireland's 2026 EU presidency
Methods: Event / Reception
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Event / Reception
Dept of Foreign Affairs consultation with civil society in advance of Ireland's 2026 EU presidency
Politician(s) lobbied: Neale Richmond (Minister of State), Department of Foreign Affairs
Intent: Ensuring education remains central to Ireland's international development policy
Methods: Meeting
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Meeting
Bilateral meeting with minister of state
Politician(s) lobbied: Unknown
Intent: Unknown
Methods: Unknown
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Method not specified
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Politician(s) lobbied: Neale Richmond (Minister of State), Department of Foreign Affairs
Intent: Get support from Minister Neale Richmond on global commitment to ending gender based violence
Methods: Meeting
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Meeting
Round table of ICGBV leaders
Politician(s) lobbied: Neale Richmond (Minister of State), Department of Foreign Affairs
Intent: Continued commitment to international development aid
Methods: Meeting
Politician(s) lobbied: Paschal Donohoe (Minister), Department of Public Expenditure, NDP Delivery and Reform; Paschal Donohoe (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas
Intent: Raise awareness of issues facing girls living in conflict zones and Plan's work to offer them protection, education and other aid
Methods: Meeting
