Politician(s) lobbied: Mary Lou McDonald (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas
Intent: Expert input on domestic, sexual and gender based violence
Methods: Email
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Zero Tolerance Community Project Dublin 1 and Dublin 7
Politician(s) lobbied: Patricia Stephenson (Senator), Seanad
Intent: Create meaningful pathways out of abuse for victims/survivors of domestic violence
Methods: Phone callEmail
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Free travel Scheme for Victims/Survivors of Domestic Violence
Politician(s) lobbied: Matt Carthy (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Paula Butterly (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Tom Brabazon (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Albert Dolan (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Catherine Callaghan (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Gary Gannon (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Mark Ward (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Pádraig O'Sullivan (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Alan Kelly (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Stephanie O’Keeffe (Chief Executive Officer), Cuan
Intent: Expert input on tackling Domestic, Sexual and Gender Based Violence in Ireland
Methods: EmailEvent / Reception
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Domestic
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Sexual and Gender Based Violence in Ireland
Politician(s) lobbied: Stephanie O’Keeffe (Chief Executive Officer), Cuan
Intent: Expert input as member of advisory group led by the Central Statistics Office for national domestic violence prevalence survey
Methods: EmailLetter
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National Domestic Violence Prevalence Survey
Politician(s) lobbied: Olga McConnon (Acting Director of Service), Monaghan County Council
Intent: Secure suitable emergency accommodation for victims of domestic violence in Monaghan
Methods: EmailVirtual Meeting
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Interim refuge Monaghan
Politician(s) lobbied: Matt Carthy (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Paula Butterly (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Tom Brabazon (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Gary Gannon (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Catherine Callaghan (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Michael Cahill (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Alan Kelly (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Mark Ward (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Pádraig O'Sullivan (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Robbie Gallagher (Senator), Seanad; Anne Rabbitte (Senator), Seanad; Lynn Ruane (Senator), Seanad; Garret Kelleher (Senator), Seanad; Michael McDowell (Senator), Seanad
Intent: Safe Ireland submission with its observations on the General Scheme of the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences, Domestic Violence and International Instruments) Bill 2025
Methods: Email
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General Scheme of the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences
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Domestic Violence and International Instruments) Bill 2025
Politician(s) lobbied: Mary Lou McDonald (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Matt Carthy (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas
Intent: Support for legislation proposed by Sinn Féin spokesperson on Justice Matt Carthy TD.
Methods: Email
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Invitation from Mary Lou McDonald TD to Safe Ireland to attend the Dail visitors gallery on 25th November to watch debate on Victims of Sexual Violence Civil Protection Orders Bill 2025.
Politician(s) lobbied: Patricia Stephenson (Senator), Seanad
Intent: Support proposed legislation by Senator Stephenson introducing free travel scheme for victims of domestic abuse.
Methods: Event / ReceptionEmailSocial Media
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Bill introducing free travel scheme for survivors of domestic violence.
Politician(s) lobbied: Maeve Anna Yore (Councillor), Louth County council
Intent: Ensure that domestic violence is placed at the centre of considerations of Local Authorities when considering community well-being, prevention and protection.
Methods: Informal communication
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Domestic Violence and Local Government
Politician(s) lobbied: Jim O'Callaghan (Minister), Department of Justice; Oonagh McPhillips (Secretary General), Department of Justice; Adrian O'Higgins (Special Advisor), Department of Justice
Intent: Brief the Minister on the work of Safe Ireland and domestic violence.
Methods: Meeting
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Meeting with the Minister for Justice
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4th December 2025
