Suzanne Coogan

Suzanne Coogan

Total lobbying returns involving this official: 60

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Official Profile

Most Recent Title
Press Adviser
Most Recent Public Body
Department of Justice
First Seen
19 September 2016
Last Seen
20 September 2025

Observed Titles

Adviser to MinisterPress AdviserSpecial Advisor

Observed Public Bodies

Department of Environment, Climate and CommunicationsDepartment of Justice
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Lobbying Records (Page 1 of 6)

Intent: Urgent delivery of reductions in insurance costs by incumbent insurers on back of reforms. Effective defamation legislation. The urgent sourcing of additional underwriting cover including cover for sectors unable to source affordable liability insurance. Meaningful reform and greater use of PIAB. Affordable legal fees. Ensuring insurance reform is part of govt policy. Not increasing Personal Injury Guidelines, Action Plan on Insurance Reform

Details: Seeking policy decisions that will reduce the cost of insurance for our members and Irish society as a whole to affordable levels and keep it that way.

Methods
All regarding the intended result of Section 2 - Lobby dayAll regarding the intended results of Section 2 - EmailAll regarding the intended results of Section 2 - Letter

Intent: To deepen the understanding of the impact of sexual violence and seek commitment to advance legislative reform that better protects and supports victims/survivors

Details: Met with the Minister to outline the Centre’s work, highlight the barriers victims/survivors of sexual violence face and explain the need for multi-annual funding to sustain and strengthen our services

Methods
To deepen the understanding of the impact of sexual violence and seek commitment to advance legislative reform that better protects and supports victims/survivors - Meeting

Intent: Raise awareness of links between alcohol and domestic violence::Introduction of Operation Encompass, an early intervention programme to support children experiencing domestic violence.

Details: alcohol and domestic, sexual and gender-based violence

Methods
Emails to selected DPOs - EmailMeeting with James Geoghegan in Leinster House 26 May 2025Meeting with Suzanne Coogan - MeetingPhone calls to selected DPOs - Phone call
Current/Former DPOFAQ

Intent: To outlijne to the Minister and his officials the Law Society's main priorities in areas such as family law, legal aid, court infrastructure/modernisation, alternative dispute resolution and legal deserts.

Details: Family law, legal aid, court infrastructure/modernisation, alternative dispute resolution and legal deserts

Methods
Email and meeting 26 March with the Minister for Justice and additional representatives including two Assistant Secretaries - EmailEmail and meeting 26 March with the Minister for Justice and additional representatives including two Assistant Secretaries - Meeting
Current/Former DPOFAQ

Intent: To progress the reform of Ireland's defamation laws

Details: To urge progress of the Defamation Amendment Bill

Methods
Letters to urge inclusion of Defamation Amendment Bill in the Programme for Government and letter to the Minister for Justice upon his appointment - LetterMeeting with the Minister for Justice to discuss the Defamation Amendment Bill. Introductory meeting with Special Advisor. - Meeting

Intent: Raise awareness of specific issues relating to alcohol and domestic, sexual and gender-based violence::Introduction of the early intervention programme, Operation Encompass, to provide support to children traumatised by domestic violence.

Details: alcohol and domestic, sexual and gender-based violence

Methods
Emails to selected DPOs on issues around alcohol and DSGBV - EmailMeeting with CEO Cuan at their offices, 29 Jan 2025 to discuss issues around alcohol and DSGBV including Operation Encompass - MeetingMeeting with Deputy Naoise O Muiri re alcohol and domestic violence, Leinster House, 17 April 2025 - Meeting

Intent: Urgent delivery of reductions in insurance costs by incumbent insurers on back of reforms. Effective defamation legislation. The urgent sourcing of additional underwriting cover including cover for sectors unable to source affordable liability insurance. Meaningful reform and greater use of PIAB. Affordable legal fees. Ensuring insurance reform is part of govt policy. Not increasing Personal Injury Guidelines, Action Plan on Insurance Reform

Details: Seeking policy decisions that will reduce the cost of insurance for our members and Irish society as a whole to affordable levels and keep it that way.

Methods
All regarding the intended results of Section 2 - EmailAll regarding the intended results of Section 2 - LetterAll regarding the intended results of Section 2 - Meeting