Intent: Information sharing about the work of the RNLI globally and acknowledgement of Ireland's support towards UN Resolution on Drowning, WHO & continued collaboration on drowning prevention
Details: Discussions on drowning prevention in world wide and Ireland context
Ambassador Fergal Mythen attended an event organised by the RNLI, Government of Ireland & Government of Bangladesh at the UN High Level Political Forum in New York in July. He was one of the co-chairs of the event & spoke of the importance of drowning prevention, the challenges faced in Ireland and worldwide, and the importance of appropriate solutions for all communities. RNLI colleagues, with the WHO, updated on the work of the RNLI globally & in Tanzania. Best wishes offered for new post. - Event / ReceptionEvent / Reception
Email to Committee members regarding the upcoming Committee discussions on the Development (Strategic Gas Reserve) Bill 2026. - EmailEmail to TDs regarding advocacy asks on the ongoing discussions on the bill to introduce a Strategic Gas Emergency Reserve in Ireland. - EmailLetter to Minister McEntee on the upcoming UNGA Resolution on the ICJ's Advisory Opinion on the obligations of states in the context of climate change. - Letter
This meeting covered the strong partnership between the Irish Govt and Save the Children, the need for greater global engagement to protect children affected by armed conflict, and the particular issues arising in Sudan and Gaza. - Meeting
Intent: To continue a positive relationship with the ambassador to work together on issues relating to combatting human trafficking for sexual exploitation as well as other forms of sexual exploitation
Details: Request and sending thanks for a meeting while Ruhama CEO was in New York for UN meetings
Email sent on 14/11/2025 requesting a meeting with the Ambassador A meeting took place with the ambassador while the Ruhama CEO was in New YorkAn email was sent on 05/12/2025 to thank the ambassador for meeting with the Ruhama CEO - Email
Intent: Exchange on key humanitarian and development issues for children globally, opportunities for deeper engagement on the children and armed conflict agenda identified
Details: Meeting between CEO SCUK and Ambassador Fergal Mythen in New York
Meeting in New York on common priorities for humanitarian action and opportunities for deeper engagement on the children and armed conflict agenda - Meeting
Intent: PSI representatives met with Ireland’s Permanent Mission to the UN, including His Excellency Fergal Mythen and Mr Shane Stephens, to discuss the upcoming UN Political Declaration on NCDs and mental health. PSI highlighted priorities for mental health, advocating for the inclusion of psychology and evidence-informed approaches to influence the declaration and ensure mental health and wellbeing were appropriately reflected in global policy.
Details: Engagement with Ireland’s Permanent Mission to the United Nations on the UN Political Declaration on NCDs and Mental Health, Advocating for Psychology’s Role in Global Policy
Engaged with the Permanent Mission of Ireland to the UN to discuss priorities for mental health and advocate for inclusion of psychology and evidence-informed approaches in the forthcoming UN Political Declaration on NCDs and mental health. - Meeting
Intent: Seeking to have harms from alcohol fully included in the the Political Declaration from the United Nations High Level Meeting on Non-Communicable Diseases and Mental Health
Details: Political Declaration from the United Nations High Level Meeting on Non-Communicable Diseases and Mental Health
HLPF event hosted by Ireland and Bangladesh, advancing evidence based solutions for drowning prevention in Fisheries and the blue economy. - Event / Reception
Intent: Ireland's support for stronger anti-corruption provisions at the UN Summit of the Future
Details: Alexander Chance and John Devitt wrote a joint email to Ambassador Mythen on 13 September 2024 to advocate for Ireland to push for stronger anti-corruption provisions at the forthcoming UN Summit of the Future.
Meeting at Fitzpatrick Castle Hotel, Dalkey on 13/09/24 - MeetingMeeting at UN Headquarters, NY on 22/09/24 - MeetingMeeting at UN Headquarters, NY, on 21/09/24 - Meeting
