Current memberships may indicate policy relevance. They do not prove why a lobbying contact was made, and may not match membership at the time of older returns.
Intent: inform public officials of impact of change in legislation, specifically how the government are establishing of a Guardian ad Limte nationsl service, on children in care
Details: inform public officials of impact of change in legislation, specifically how the government are establishing of a Guardian ad Limte nationsl service, on children in care
Meeting with individual public officials - TDs and SenatorsMeeting with Minister for Children at her invitationMeetings between AGALI Committee, as professional representative body, and Department officials in national GAL service at their invitationPresentation in Oireachteas AV room - Meeting
CEO Ruairí McKiernan sent emails to 53 TDs and Senators, who have pledged to be GCE Champions to share our Pre-Budget 2027 Submission and request support for our budget recommendations to increase investment in Global Citizenship Education (GCE) in Budget 2027 (16 July 2026) - EmailEmails to 9 Ministers with responsibility for national policies relevant to GCE to share our Pre-Budget 2027 Submission and request support for our budget recommendations to increase investment in Global Citizenship Education (GCE) in Budget 2027 (10 July 2026) - EmailEmails to Ministers for Finance and Public Expenditure to share our Pre-Budget 2027 Submission and request consideration of our budget recommendations to increase investment in Global Citizenship Education (GCE) in Budget 2027 (8 July 2026) - Email
In relation to programme and policy issues relevant to beef farmers - Informal communicationIn relation to programme and policy issues relevant to beef farmers - Phone callThe emails were in relation to programme and policy issues relevant to beef farmers - Email
Email Sent to all members of the Oireachtas Committee for Children. The submission is publish on our website www.epiconline.ie - EmailMet with Elected representatives and the Minister for Children to discuss our amendments. - MeetingWrote to the Minister for Children Norma Foley to seek support for EPIC amendments - Letter
Intent: Share Ibec's position on the review of the EU Cybersecurity Act (CSA2) with the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Home Affairs and Migration
Details: Review of the EU Cybersecurity Act (CSA2)
We contacted TDs and Senators to make them aware of our concerns over proposed amendments to International Protection Bill 2026 and made recommendations for new amendments - Email
Intent: To inform Committee consideration of policy in this area by advocating for a balanced, evidence-informed, and rights-based approach to children’s digital engagement, including protecting sleep, reducing online harms, supporting positive use, and ensuring responsibility of technology providers.
Details: Invited oral submission to the Joint Committee on Children and Equality on technology, social media, and children.
Opening statement delivered to the Joint Committee on Children and Equality on 5 February 2026, outlining PSI’s evidence-based position on digital technology, social media, and children’s mental health and development.Keira Keogh (Cathaoirleach)Aisling Dempsey (Leas-Chathaoirleach)Grace BolandJohn ConnollyEmer CurrieAidan FarrellyClaire KerraneCharles WardRuairí Ó Murchú - Meeting
Intent: Putting forward IRC's position on / analysis of the Bill and seeking further engagement to discuss
Details: Contacted Parliamentarians to discuss the International Protection Bill 2026 and amendments thereto. Engagement was throughout the period, mainly through email but also with some meetings.
Emails seeking a meeting to discuss the Bill and its amendments, including amendments suggested by IRC - EmailMet with the following in relation to bill (separate meetings):- Deputy Gannon - Office of Senator Stephenson.- Senator McCarthy- Senator Noonan - Meeting
