Politician(s) lobbied: Erin McGreehan (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas
Intent: Raise awareness of trials. The event was attended by Erin McGreehan TD
Methods: Event / Reception
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Launch of INSPIRE radiotherapy trial
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a cross-border trial for prostate cancer patients
Politician(s) lobbied: Muiris O’Connor (Assistant Secretary), Department of Health
Intent: Update the community on legislation being developed that will affect the sector
Methods: Event / Reception
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John O'Neill
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PO at DOH gave a presentation at a CTI event on the upcoming Biotech Act pursuant to clinical trials. John O'Neill deputised for Muiris O'Connor
2026-05-20
10 officialsCurrent/Former DPOFAQ Politician(s) lobbied: Colm Burke (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; David Cullinane (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Marie Sherlock (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Colm Brophy (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Peter Roche (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Pádraig O'Sullivan (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Martin Daly (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Sorca Clarke (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Michael Cahill (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Pádraig Rice (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas
Intent: Stated support for CTI joining CTAC
Methods: Letter
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Sent letter to Oireachtas Health Committee members seeking support for Cancer Trials Ireland appointment to upcoming Clinical Trials Advisory Committee
2026-05-20
1 officialCurrent/Former DPOFAQ Politician(s) lobbied: Muiris O’Connor (Assistant Secretary), Department of Health
Intent: Update on the biotech act at CTI event
Methods: Letter
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Sent letter to Asst Sec Muiris O'Connor DOH seeking his participation in a stakeholder meeting on March 20th concerning the upcoming Biotech Act
2026-05-20
1 officialCurrent/Former DPOFAQ Politician(s) lobbied: Erin McGreehan (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas
Intent: Inform the chair of the oireachtas committee on research, innovation education
Methods: Meeting
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Jan 27th 2026 - a meeting in Leinster House with Erin McGreehan
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TD about CTI's Value of Cancer Trials Report and about workforce issues relating to cancer clinical trials
2026-05-20
1 officialCurrent/Former DPOFAQ Politician(s) lobbied: Jennifer Carroll MacNeill (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas
Intent: Inclusion on Clinical Trials Advisory Committee
Methods: Letter
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Letter sent to Minister for Health advocating for Cancer Trials Ireland's membership of the Clinical Trials Advisory Committee
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arising from the recommendations of the NCTOG report
Politician(s) lobbied: Jennifer Carroll MacNeill (Minister), Department of Health
Intent: The minister to attend our launch/read our report on the value of clinical trials
Methods: Informal communicationEmail
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Launch of the Value of Cancer Trials Report
Politician(s) lobbied: Erin McGreehan (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas
Intent: More funding for cancer clinical trials
Methods: EmailInformal communication
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The value of cancer clinical trials to Ireland
Politician(s) lobbied: Denis Naughten (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas
Intent: Increased awareness of the value of cancer clinical trials and ultimately more government funding to run more cancer clinical trials in Ireland
Methods: Virtual Meeting
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Increasing funding to cancer clinical trials
Politician(s) lobbied: Unknown
Intent: Unknown
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