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Muscular Dystrophy Society of Ireland GLC

September–December

[Health] Campaign for equal access to treatments for SMA adults

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Jennifer Carroll MacNeill', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Health)'}

PBSA Council of Ireland

September–December

[Housing] Letter (by email 21st November 2025) to Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science regarding purpose build student accommodation (PBSA) policy

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'James Lawless', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science)'}

PBSA Council of Ireland

September–December

[Housing] Letter (by email 11th November 2025) to Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science regarding purpose build student accommodation (PBSA) policy

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'James Lawless', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science)'}

PBSA Council of Ireland

September–December

[Housing] Stakeholder engagement meeting (22nd October 2025) with PBSA Council and Department for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science and HEA officials on policy to stimulate new supply in the purpose built student accommodation sector.

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Paul Lemass', 'role': 'Assistant Secretary (Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science)'}

PBSA Council of Ireland

September–December

[Housing] Letter (by email 6th October 2025) to Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science regarding policy for PBSA sector

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'James Lawless', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science)'}

PBSA Council of Ireland

September–December

[Housing] Follow-up email (4th November 2025) to Paul Lemass, Assistant Secretary General at the Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, post meeting

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Paul Lemass', 'role': 'Assistant Secretary (Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science)'}

Muscular Dystrophy Society of Ireland GLC

September–December

[Health] Written statement in response to the Joint Committee on Health’s call for evidence on issues relating to rare diseases, including access to and reimbursement for medicines.

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Tom Clonan', 'role': 'Senator (Seanad)'} {'name': 'Nicole Ryan', 'role': 'Senator (Seanad)'} {'name': 'Manus Boyle', 'role': 'Senator (Seanad)'} {'name': 'Peter Roche', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Martin Daly', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Sorca Clarke', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} + 7 more

AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals (Ireland) DAC

September–December

[Health] Alexion - manufacturing investments and international life sciences competitiveness

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Brian Keegan', 'role': 'Special Advisor (Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment)'}

National Women's Council of Ireland

September–December

[Health] EU Member States to restrict the sale or use of certain medicinal products (including contraceptives and abortifacients).

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Jennifer Carroll MacNeill', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Health)'}

Irish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children

September–December

[Communications] Engagement with public representative on the matter of children's online safety.

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Anne Rabbitte', 'role': 'Senator (Seanad)'}

National Women's Council of Ireland

September–December

[Energy and Natural Resources] FCCJ project to highlight the impact of climate policies on women and marginalised communities.

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Email All TDs', 'role': 'Sent 01/12/2025.'} {'name': 'Email All Senators', 'role': 'Sent 01/12/2025.'}

National Women's Council of Ireland

September–December

[Energy and Natural Resources] FCCJ project to highlight the impact of climate policies on women and marginalised communities.

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Naoise Ó Muirí', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Ciarán Ahern', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Malcolm Byrne', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'John Clendennen', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Réada Cronin', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Pa Daly', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} + 1 more

The Medical Protection Society Limited

September–December

[Justice and Equality] The implementation of pre-action protocols and the impact the current legal system is having on doctors and patients

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Marie Sherlock', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Mairéad Farrell', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Pa Daly', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Matt Carthy', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Barry Ward', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Martin Daly', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} + 1 more

Fórsa trade union

September–December

[Employment] Letter from Kevin Callinan, Fórsa General Secretary to An Taoiseach, Micheál Martin TD regarding concerns around media reports that that the warrant of one of the Deputy Chairmen of the Labour Court was not being renewed. Concerns were raised that individuals should be able to vindicate their legal rights and to have access to justice in the Labour Court which needs to be sufficiently resourced to function effectively.

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Micheál Martin', 'role': 'Taoiseach (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'}

Fórsa trade union

September–December

[Gaeltacht] Paul MacSweeney Fórsa AGS raised concerns to the Oireachtas Committee on the Irish, Language, Gaeltacht & the Irish Speaking Community in Oct 2025 This refers to recruitment in the public service under the Official Languages Act which requires 20% of public service recruits to have competency in the Irish language Any recruitment practices that may restrict or limit employment opportunities for individuals without Irish language proficiency must be evidence-based & linked to servic

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': "Naoise O'Cearúil", 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'John Connolly', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Shane Curley', 'role': 'Senator (Seanad)'} {'name': 'Shane Moynihan', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Seán Kyne', 'role': 'Senator (Seanad)'}

Ibec

September–December

[Environment] Policies and measures needed to support business decarbonisation

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Naoise Ó Muirí', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Barry Heneghan', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Malcolm Byrne', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Réada Cronin', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Malcolm Noonan', 'role': 'Senator (Seanad)'}

The Representative Church Body

September–December

[Housing] Seeking to discuss a possible exemption for Church of Ireland parishes in relation to proposed new landlord and tenant legislation and the Vacant Homes Tax in connection with church houses. In the RCB’s view, the proposed legislation and the Vacant Homes Tax fail to take into account the peculiar situation of Church of Ireland clergy houses, which may be vacant for short periods of time, and this has unintended negative implications for parishes and for the operational efficiency of th

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Neale Richmond', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'James Browne', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage)'} {'name': 'John Cummins', 'role': 'Minister of State (Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage)'} {'name': 'Micheál Martin', 'role': 'Taoiseach (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'}

The Dublin Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals

September–December

[Agriculture] Co-signed open letter from Eurogroup for Animals to urge EU leaders including the Commissioner, Members of the European Parliament, Council Presidency and national Ministers, to act now and strengthen the Regulation on the welfare and traceability of dogs and cats

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Martin Heydon', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine)'}

The Dublin Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals

September–December

[Agriculture] Made a submission to Department of Agriculture, Food & the Marine's public consultation on its next animal welfare strategy for 2026 - 2030

Threshold

September–December

[Housing] Residential Tenancies (Amendment) (No.2) Bill 2025

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Rory Hearne', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Richard Boyd Barrett', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'James Browne', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage)'} {'name': 'John McDonald', 'role': 'Special Advisor (Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage)'} {'name': 'Síona Cahill', 'role': 'Special Adviser (Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage)'} {'name': 'Micheál Carrigy', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} + 7 more

The Wheel

September–December

[EU Affairs] The Wheel met with the European Economic and Social Council (EESC) to discuss Ireland’s priorities for the Irish Presidency of the EU in relation to civil society.

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Joe Healy', 'role': 'Assistant Secretary (Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media)'}

HealthTech Ireland Association

September–December

[Health] Requested to meet to discuss our submission tothe Government’s consultation on a National Life Sciences Strategy

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Jack Chambers', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Jennifer Carroll MacNeill', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Health)'} {'name': 'James Lawless', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science)'} {'name': 'Hildegarde Naughton', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Education)'} {'name': 'Helen McEntee', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'}

Chambers Ireland

September–December

[Economic Development and Industry] To highlight the recommendations of the Chambers Ireland pre-Budget submission 2026, including establishing a dedicated Taskforce of cross-sector experts with a clear remit to identify and remove regulatory, financial, and structural barriers to Above the Shop conversions. The group should be empowered to recommend policy reforms, pilot solutions, and coordinate across agencies to unlock underused urban space.

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Meeting All Oireachtas Members', 'role': 'https://chambers.ie/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/2026-PBS-FINAL.pdf \n\nhttps://chambers.ie/press-releases/chambers-ireland-responds-to-budget-2026-a-budget-of-two-halves/ \n\nhttps://chambers.ie/press-releases/chambers-ireland-to-meet-ministers-on-urgent-infrastructure-reform/'} {'name': 'Submission All Oireachtas Members', 'role': 'https://chambers.ie/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/2026-PBS-FINAL.pdf \nhttps://chambers.ie/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/2026-PBS-FINAL.pdf \n\nhttps://chambers.ie/press-releases/chambers-ireland-responds-to-budget-2026-a-budget-of-two-halves/ \n\nhttps://chambers.ie/press-releases/chambers-ireland-to-meet-ministers-on-urgent-infrastructure-reform/'} {'name': 'Lobby day All Oireachtas Members', 'role': 'https://chambers.ie/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/2026-PBS-FINAL.pdf \n\nhttps://chambers.ie/press-releases/chambers-ireland-responds-to-budget-2026-a-budget-of-two-halves/ \n\nhttps://chambers.ie/press-releases/chambers-ireland-to-meet-ministers-on-urgent-infrastructure-reform/'}

Chambers Ireland

September–December

[Environment] Whole-of-Government Circular Economy Strategy 2026–2028 — scale supports for SMEs adopting circular practices, including reuse, repair, design, and material efficiency

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Email All Oireachtas Members', 'role': ''}

Cork Business Association

September–December

[Local Government] General meeting to discuss various local policies

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Thomas Gould', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Kenneth Collins', 'role': 'Councillor (Cork City Council)'}

The Dublin Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals

September–December

[Foreign Affairs] Made a submission to Department of Foreign Affairs’ public consultation on Ireland’s 2026 EU Presidency of the Council of the EU

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Thomas Byrne', 'role': 'Minister of State (Department of Foreign Affairs)'}

Chambers Ireland

September–December

[Education and Training] Embedding entrepreneurship competencies across EU education strategies

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Thomas Byrne', 'role': 'Minister of State (Department of Foreign Affairs)'} {'name': 'Joe Hackett', 'role': 'Assistant Secretary (Department of Foreign Affairs)'}

Cork Simon Community

September–December

[Housing] An update on progress to-date on Cork Simon's new strategic plan to tackle housing and homelessness in Cork within the city's overall housing strategy and the government's policies on housing provision.

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': "Valerie O'Sullivan", 'role': 'Chief Executive Officer (Cork City Council)'}

Chambers Ireland

September–December

[Finance] To highlight the recommendations of the Chambers Ireland pre-Budget submission 2026, including the need for increased investment in water and wastewater infrastructure with the commitment of a multi-annual funding structure and for various consenting regimes to be streamlined to create efficiencies for the delivery of large-scale national water and wastewater projects.

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Meeting All Oireachtas Members', 'role': ''}

Chambers Ireland

September–December

[Economic Development and Industry] To highlight the recommendations of the Chambers Ireland pre-Budget submission 2026, including the need for increased investment in water and wastewater infrastructure with the commitment of a multi-annual funding structure and for various consenting regimes to be streamlined to create efficiencies for the delivery of large-scale national water and wastewater projects.

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Meeting All Oireachtas Members', 'role': ''}

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