The Irish Hospice Foundation

Politician(s) lobbied: Aubrey McCarthy (Senator), Seanad

Intent: As a key champion for the work that Irish Hospice Foundation do we wanted to extend a complimentary invitation to attend our End of Life Forum in September 2026

Methods: Email

Politician(s) lobbied: Jennifer Murnane O'Connor (Minister of State), Department of Health

Intent: Minister to open and attend the Irish Hospice Foundation National Bereavement Forum.

Methods: Letter

Politician(s) lobbied: Liam Callaghan (Councillor), Roscommon County Council; Gareth Scahill (Senator), Seanad

Intent: Raising awareness about the work of Irish Hospice Foundation and specifically in arts, culture and engagement

Methods: Event / Reception

Politician(s) lobbied: Micheál Martin (Taoiseach), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas

Intent: The Taoiseach to open and launch the IHF End of Life Forum in September 2026

Methods: Letter

Politician(s) lobbied: Kieran O'Donnell (Minister of State), Department of Health

Intent: Seek his support for the continuation of the Caru programme and expansion of it with a more specific focus on Advance Care Planning

Methods: MeetingEmail

Politician(s) lobbied: Pádraig Rice (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Colm Burke (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Michael Cahill (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Sorca Clarke (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; David Cullinane (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Martin Daly (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Pádraig O'Sullivan (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Peter Roche (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Marie Sherlock (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas

Intent: Opportunity to present in front of the members of the Oireachtas Committee on Health

Methods: Email

Politician(s) lobbied: Pádraig Rice (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Pádraig O'Sullivan (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Marie Sherlock (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Martin Daly (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Colm Burke (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Michael Cahill (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Sorca Clarke (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; David Cullinane (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Peter Roche (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas

Intent: Confirmation of the opportunity to present the findings from this report at the Oireachtas Committee on Health.

Methods: Email

Politician(s) lobbied: Kieran O'Donnell (Minister of State), Department of Health

Intent: Meeting secured and date/time agreed to meet with Minister.

Methods: EmailEvent / Reception

Politician(s) lobbied: Simon Harris (Tánaiste and Minister), Department of Foreign Affairs

Intent: Confirmation from An Tanaiste of his support for our application to secure the Royal Hospital in Kilmainham for our 40th Anniversary celebrations and to support the anniversary more generally.

Methods: Phone callLetter

Politician(s) lobbied: Dara Calleary (Minister), Department of Rural and Community Development

Intent: Minister to attend event and launch the framework.

Methods: Event / ReceptionLetter