Elizabeth Canavan

Elizabeth Canavan

Total lobbying returns involving this official: 246

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Official Profile

Most Recent Title
Assistant Secretary
Most Recent Public Body
Department of the Taoiseach
First Seen
19 January 2016
Last Seen
21 May 2026

Observed Titles

Assistant SecretarySecretary General

Observed Public Bodies

Department of Children and Youth AffairsDepartment of Rural and Community DevelopmentDepartment of the Taoiseach

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Lobbying Records (Page 1 of 25)

Nasc Ireland

13 officials
2026-05-21

Intent: Secure access to a stable residency permission for beneficiaries of temporary protection

Details: Recommendations by the Ukraine Civil Society Forum for post-temporary protection

Methods
Email with policy paper by the Ukraine Civil Society Forum setting out recommendations on post-temporary protection status - Email

Immigrant Council of Ireland

9 officials
2026-05-21

Intent: Making recommendations concerning post-TP status and position of the UCSF as regards same.

Details: UCSF position paper concerning post Temporary Protection status for benificaries of Temporary Protection

Methods
Follow up meetings held with Deputy Roderic O’Gorman (11.03.2026), Deputy Matt Carthy (12.03.2026) and Assistant Secretary, Social Policy and Public Service Reform, Department of the Taoiseach Elizabeth Canavan (23.03.2026) - Email

Intent: Information sharing between the National Federation of Voluntary Service Providers and Disability Unit at the Department of the Taoiseach

Details: Information sharing between the National Federation of Voluntary Service Providers and the Department of the Taoiseach

Methods
27/04/26: Meeting held between officials from the Department of the Taoiseach and NFVSP Representatives to discuss key priorities, including: Developing solutions to pressing residential and respite support needs for people with intellectual disabilities and autism, the Human Rights Strategy and innovation, and future proofing positive sustainability gains achieved. - Meeting

Irish Penal Reform Trust

1 official
2026-05-20

Intent: The adoption of a formal justice reinvestment mode and greater investment in prevention and support programmes demonstrated to work for individuals and communities.

Details: Meeting with Assistant Secretary General of Department of Taoiseach and Head of the Child Poverty and Wellbeing Unit to discuss key recommendations in IPRT's From Punishment to Prevention report on the need for an overarching government strategy and investment in prevention measures. Also discussed , ...

Methods
Meeting

Intent: Increased awareness among decision makers in the areas of TUSLA Child & Family Services, Education, HSE Disability, Irish Youth Justice and Mental Health about the work that YAP Ireland does and the strong outcomes that we achieve with young people and families

Details: YAP Ireland Annual Report 2025 Launch and Webinar

Methods
Email sent to stakeholder including ministers and other political contacts inviting them to attend the YAP Ireland Annual Report 2025 Launch Webinar April 2026. - EmailEmail sent to stakeholder including ministers and other political contacts with links to the YAP Ireland Annual Report 2025 and Strategic Plan 26-29 - SubmissionWebinar featuring a panel of guest speakers and contributions from parents and young people to launch the YAP Ireland Annual Report 2025 and Strategic Plan 26-29 - Virtual Meeting

Centre for Effective Services

1 official
2026-05-19

Intent: Asking partners to acknowledge receipt of documents

Details: Communication via email to partner updates for Peace + 6.1

Methods
30.01: update on the CO LAB project16.02: sharing the letter of offer and asking partners to acknowledge receipt of documents30.04: update on the project - Email

YMCA Dublin

6 officials
2026-05-19

Intent: To demonstrate the benefits of our Community Hub model in order to seek changes to State's policy on and/or secure funding for service provision for children and young people in under-served communities

Details: Seeking changes to State's approach to childcare, youth & community service provision

Methods
Follow up email to Minister for Children, Disability & Equality, Norma Foley TD regarding the State's approach to ELC provision for children & families in under-served communities, and in particular the State Led ELC Capital Programme. - EmailFollow up emails to Aidan Farrelly TD to invite to visit local Community Hub and discuss the State's policy on ELC service provision in under-served communities as per Social Democrat's Childcare & Early Years policy. - EmailFollow up emails to Clare Kerrane TD to invite to visit local Community Hub and to discuss the State's policy on ELC service provision in under-served and/or disadvantaged communities as per Sinn Fein's Childcare For All policy. - Email