Michael Moynihan

Michael Moynihan

Total lobbying returns involving this official: 1143

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Most Recent Title
Minister of State
Most Recent Public Body
Department of Education
First Seen
28 December 2015
Last Seen
21 May 2026

Observed Titles

Minister of StateTD

Observed Public Bodies

Department of EducationDepartment of Education and YouthDáil Éireann, the Oireachtas

Current Oireachtas Committee Memberships

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Lobbying Records (Page 1 of 115)

Intent: Ensuring the right to access autism assessment and autism specific services in health/education is strengthened in any reform of the Disability Act

Details: Engaged with relevant public officials on proposed changes to the Disability Act

Methods
Discussed issue with NCSE CEO - Phone callDiscussed issue with NCSE CEO - Virtual MeetingEngaged with Colm O'Conaill - Email

Intent: Support for the AsIAm Autism-Friendly Schools Programme and increased understanding of the barriers encountered by Autistic students

Details: Invited public officials to attend Autism-Friendly Schools events across the country

Methods
Discussed events with Minister's Special Advisor and CEO of NCSE - Phone callInvited public officials - Email

Intent: Provision of the required number of appropriate school places (mainstream, special class and special school) for Autistic children for the coming academic year::Secure a pause to proposed roll-out of 'Inclusive Special Classes'

Details: Campaigned to secure appropriate school places for every Autistic children for the 2026/27 academic year

Methods
Briefed opposition spokespersons on the issue - Phone callDiscussed the issue with Cllr McAdam and Deputy Geoghegan informally at separate events - Informal communicationEngaged with CEO of NCSE on issue - Phone call

Intent: A pause on proposed changes to SNA provision to ensure any changes safeguards the rights of Autistic students

Details: Engaged with Ministers, Public Representatives and Departmental Officials on proposed changes to the SNA Scheme

Methods
Attended SNA Event in Department of Education - Event / ReceptionAttended a meeting of the All Party Group on Autism on the topic - MeetingEngaged with both Minister's Special Advisors - Informal communication

Intent: Opportunity for AsIAm to represent the interests of Autistic students at the National Convention on Education

Details: Engaged with Department of Education and Youth on opportunities for organisation to participate in National Convention on Education

Methods
Attended the launch of the National Conversation on Education - Event / ReceptionRaised issue with Minister Moynihan's Special Advisor - Phone call

Beefplan Movement

184 officials
2026-05-21

Intent: Support for policies and programmes beneficial for Irish beef farmers

Details: Matters of significance to Irish Cattle & Beef farmers

Methods
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

Horse Sport Ireland

58 officials
2026-05-21
Current/Former DPOFAQ

Intent: To outline to Oireachtas members the funding allocated under the National Breeding Services Grant Scheme to their county and the benefits of the scheme.

Details: National Breeding Services Grant Scheme

Methods
Email sent to Oireachtas members in outlining the funding allocated under the National Breeding Services Grant Scheme to organisations/shows in their area. - Email

Dundalk Chamber

8 officials
2026-05-21

Intent: To make members aware about the huge opportunities, but equally capacity constraints that exist when it comes to Dundalk, the M1 Corridor and the wider region.

Details: I appeared before an Oireachtas Committee on Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement Committee, where I brief the remaining members on a range of issues relating to Cross Border trade, Tourism, Economic Development.

Methods
Meeting

Ability West

1 official
2026-05-21

Intent: Support for the school

Details: Support around expediting the new school for St. Teresa’s Special School and for support with the issues on the sight in the meantime

Methods
None - Letter