Overwatch Report

Sabrina Joyce-Kemper

January–April

[Environment] The progress of implementing the recommendations of the Citizens assembly on Biodiversity.

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': "Roderic O'Gorman", 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'}

Irish Development Education Association

January–April

[Education and Training] Presenting our new vision and roadmap for Global Citizenship Education to political stakeholders

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Patricia Stephenson', 'role': 'Senator (Seanad)'}

South Connacht Citizens Information Service CLG

January–April

[Social Protection] Outlined the need for additional Information Officers at presentation by Citizens Information Services at Joint Oireachtas Commitee on Social Protection, Rural and Community Development 18th February 2026

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Dara Calleary', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Social Protection)'}

Citi

September–December

[Finance] Financial Industry Forum-Autumn meeting hosted by CBI

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Gabriel Makhlouf', 'role': 'Governor (Central Bank of Ireland)'} {'name': 'Mary Elizabeth McMunn', 'role': 'Deputy Governor (Central Bank of Ireland)'} {'name': 'Colm Kincaird', 'role': 'Deputy Governor (Central Bank of Ireland)'} {'name': 'Gerry Cross', 'role': 'Director (Central Bank of Ireland)'} {'name': 'Seana Cunningham', 'role': 'Director (Central Bank of Ireland)'} {'name': 'Domhnall Cullinan', 'role': 'Director (Central Bank of Ireland)'} + 6 more

Citi

September–December

[Finance] Q4 Joint Committee Meeting - Hosted by Department of Finance

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Robert Troy', 'role': 'Minister of State (Department of Finance)'} {'name': 'Brian Corr', 'role': 'Head of Finance Shared Services (Department of Finance)'}

Citi

September–December

[Finance] CBI and FIBI/IF Roundtable, participants from across different sectors and industries attended.

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Dr. Allan Kearns', 'role': 'Divisonal Manager (Central Bank of Ireland)'} {'name': 'John McGelligot', 'role': 'Head of Unit (Central Bank of Ireland)'} {'name': 'Andrew Candland', 'role': 'Head of Unit (Central Bank of Ireland)'} {'name': 'Gerry Cross', 'role': 'Director (Central Bank of Ireland)'} {'name': "Michael O'Keeffe", 'role': 'Director (Central Bank of Ireland)'}

Citi

September–December

[Finance] FIBI Conference, hosted by FIBI. Participants from across different sectors and industries attended.

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Mary Elizabeth McMunn', 'role': 'Deputy Governor (Central Bank of Ireland)'} {'name': 'Jack Chambers', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Public Expenditure, NDP Delivery and Reform)'}

Citi

September–December

[Finance] Government Trade Forum: International Financial Services sectoral focus, hosted by Department of Foreign Affairs with participants from across different sectors and industries.

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Paschal Donohoe', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Finance)'} {'name': 'Simon Harris', 'role': 'Tánaiste and Minister (Department of Defence)'}

Citi

September–December

[Finance] Panel discussion with Commissioner Maria Luís Albuquerque

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Robert Troy', 'role': 'Minister of State (Department of Finance)'}

Citi

September–December

[Education and Training] Industry Advisory Committee - hosted by Department of Finance, with participants from across different sectors and industries.

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Robert Troy', 'role': 'Minister of State (Department of Finance)'} {'name': 'Brian Corr', 'role': 'Head of Finance Shared Services (Department of Finance)'}

Citi

September–December

[Economic Development and Industry] General discussion on Ireland economic and regulatory environment.

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Jack Chambers', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Public Expenditure, NDP Delivery and Reform)'}

North Leinster Money Advice & Budgeting Service

January–April

[Finance] To discuss funding for the fit out of a new office to be leased for the North Leinster MABS and North Leinster CIS services in Mullingar, as the landlords of the current office has served notice and the services needed to vacate by 30th June 2025. The request for funding submitted to the Department of Social Protection by Citizens Information Board was refused.

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Robert Troy', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Graham Long', 'role': 'Acting Chief Executive Officer (Citizens Information Board)'}

Professor Doctor Joseph Chikelue Obi GKB (State Counsellor of Biafraland , Honorary Humanitarian Activist President of an Independent Transterritorial Global Medical Healthcare Network beyond Ireland , and Eminent International Black Irish Advocate for Peaceful Pan-Africanism)

January–April

[Community] 2025 Irish Presidential Election (Declaration News) : Professor Doctor Joseph Chikelue Obi (State Counsellor of Biafraland) is a Declared Independent Irish Candidate for the Office of President of the Republic of Ireland & Supreme Commander of the Irish Defence (Defense) Forces. Professor Doctor Obi proudly describes himself as an "Irish Biafran". Citizenship: Irish (Republic of Ireland). Place of Birth: London, United Kingdom (He Also has Northern Irish Citizenship by Virtue of

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Social Media All Oireachtas Members', 'role': '2025 Irish Presidential Election (Declaration News) : Professor Doctor Joseph Chikelue Obi (State Counsellor of Biafraland) is a Declared Independent Irish Candidate for the Office of President of the Republic of Ireland & Supreme Commander of the Irish Defence (Defense) Forces.\n\nProfessor Doctor Obi proudly describes himself as an "Irish Biafran". \n\nCitizenship: Irish (Republic of Ireland). \n\nPlace of Birth: London, United Kingdom (He Also has Northern Irish Citizenship by Virtue of UK Birth).'} {'name': 'Social Media All Senators', 'role': '2025 Irish Presidential Election (Declaration News) : Professor Doctor Joseph Chikelue Obi (State Counsellor of Biafraland) is a Declared Independent Irish Candidate for the Office of President of the Republic of Ireland & Supreme Commander of the Irish Defence (Defense) Forces.\n\nProfessor Doctor Obi proudly describes himself as an "Irish Biafran". \n\nCitizenship: Irish (Republic of Ireland). \n\nPlace of Birth: London, United Kingdom (He Also has Northern Irish Citizenship by Virtue of UK Birth).'} {'name': 'Social Media All TDs', 'role': '2025 Irish Presidential Election (Declaration News) : Professor Doctor Joseph Chikelue Obi (State Counsellor of Biafraland) is a Declared Independent Irish Candidate for the Office of President of the Republic of Ireland & Supreme Commander of the Irish Defence (Defense) Forces.\n\nProfessor Doctor Obi proudly describes himself as an "Irish Biafran". \n\nCitizenship: Irish (Republic of Ireland). \n\nPlace of Birth: London, United Kingdom (He Also has Northern Irish Citizenship by Virtue of UK Birth).'} {'name': 'Social Media All MEPs', 'role': '2025 Irish Presidential Election (Declaration News) : Professor Doctor Joseph Chikelue Obi (State Counsellor of Biafraland) is a Declared Independent Irish Candidate for the Office of President of the Republic of Ireland & Supreme Commander of the Irish Defence (Defense) Forces.\n\nProfessor Doctor Obi proudly describes himself as an "Irish Biafran". \n\nCitizenship: Irish (Republic of Ireland). \n\nPlace of Birth: London, United Kingdom (He Also has Northern Irish Citizenship by Virtue of UK Birth).'} {'name': 'Social Media All Local Authority Members', 'role': '2025 Irish Presidential Election (Declaration News) : Professor Doctor Joseph Chikelue Obi (State Counsellor of Biafraland) is a Declared Independent Irish Candidate for the Office of President of the Republic of Ireland & Supreme Commander of the Irish Defence (Defense) Forces.\n\nProfessor Doctor Obi proudly describes himself as an "Irish Biafran". \n\nCitizenship: Irish (Republic of Ireland). \n\nPlace of Birth: London, United Kingdom (He Also has Northern Irish Citizenship by Virtue of UK Birth).'} {'name': 'Social Media All Councillors', 'role': '2025 Irish Presidential Election (Declaration News) : Professor Doctor Joseph Chikelue Obi (State Counsellor of Biafraland) is a Declared Independent Irish Candidate for the Office of President of the Republic of Ireland & Supreme Commander of the Irish Defence (Defense) Forces.\n\nProfessor Doctor Obi proudly describes himself as an "Irish Biafran". \n\nCitizenship: Irish (Republic of Ireland). \n\nPlace of Birth: London, United Kingdom (He Also has Northern Irish Citizenship by Virtue of UK Birth).'}

Professor Doctor Joseph Chikelue Obi - Black Irish Politician , Presidential Election Candidate , and Independent Political Lobbyist for a United Island of Ireland.

January–April

[Justice and Equality] 2025 Irish (Ireland) Presidential Elections: Professor Doctor Joseph Chikelue Obi is Actively Contesting as an Independent Irish Candidate during the 2025 Elections for the Office of President of the Republic of Ireland & Supreme Commander of the Irish Defence (Defense) Forces. Despite What Wikipedia (& Online News Media) Reports May Imply: Prof Dr Joseph Obi separately holds Citizenship(s) of (both) the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland. Professor Doctor Obi is a

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Social Media All Oireachtas Members', 'role': '2025 Irish (Ireland) Presidential Elections: Professor Doctor Joseph Chikelue Obi is Actively Contesting as an Independent Irish Candidate during the 2025 Elections for the Office of President of the Republic of Ireland & Supreme Commander of the Irish Defence (Defense) Forces.\n\nDespite What Wikipedia (& Online News Media) Reports May Imply: Prof Dr Joseph Obi separately holds Citizenship(s) of (both) the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland.\n\nProfessor Doctor Obi is a Proud "Irish Biafran".'} {'name': 'Social Media All Senators', 'role': '2025 Irish (Ireland) Presidential Elections: Professor Doctor Joseph Chikelue Obi is Actively Contesting as an Independent Irish Candidate during the 2025 Elections for the Office of President of the Republic of Ireland & Supreme Commander of the Irish Defence (Defense) Forces.\n\nDespite What Wikipedia (& Online News Media) Reports May Imply: Prof Dr Joseph Obi separately holds Citizenship(s) of (both) the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland.\n\nProfessor Doctor Obi is a Proud "Irish Biafran".'} {'name': 'Social Media All TDs', 'role': '2025 Irish (Ireland) Presidential Elections: Professor Doctor Joseph Chikelue Obi is Actively Contesting as an Independent Irish Candidate during the 2025 Elections for the Office of President of the Republic of Ireland & Supreme Commander of the Irish Defence (Defense) Forces.\n\nDespite What Wikipedia (& Online News Media) Reports May Imply: Prof Dr Joseph Obi separately holds Citizenship(s) of (both) the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland.\n\nProfessor Doctor Obi is a Proud "Irish Biafran".'} {'name': 'Social Media All MEPs', 'role': '2025 Irish (Ireland) Presidential Elections: Professor Doctor Joseph Chikelue Obi is Actively Contesting as an Independent Irish Candidate during the 2025 Elections for the Office of President of the Republic of Ireland & Supreme Commander of the Irish Defence (Defense) Forces.\n\nDespite What Wikipedia (& Online News Media) Reports May Imply: Prof Dr Joseph Obi separately holds Citizenship(s) of (both) the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland.\n\nProfessor Doctor Obi is a Proud "Irish Biafran".'} {'name': 'Social Media All Local Authority Members', 'role': '2025 Irish (Ireland) Presidential Elections: Professor Doctor Joseph Chikelue Obi is Actively Contesting as an Independent Irish Candidate during the 2025 Elections for the Office of President of the Republic of Ireland & Supreme Commander of the Irish Defence (Defense) Forces.\n\nDespite What Wikipedia (& Online News Media) Reports May Imply: Prof Dr Joseph Obi separately holds Citizenship(s) of (both) the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland.\n\nProfessor Doctor Obi is a Proud "Irish Biafran".'} {'name': 'Social Media All Councillors', 'role': '2025 Irish (Ireland) Presidential Elections: Professor Doctor Joseph Chikelue Obi is Actively Contesting as an Independent Irish Candidate during the 2025 Elections for the Office of President of the Republic of Ireland & Supreme Commander of the Irish Defence (Defense) Forces.\n\nDespite What Wikipedia (& Online News Media) Reports May Imply: Prof Dr Joseph Obi separately holds Citizenship(s) of (both) the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland.\n\nProfessor Doctor Obi is a Proud "Irish Biafran".'}

Chambers Ireland

January–April

[Community] "The need for the new Government to foster thriving towns and cities. This includes enhanced garda resourcing; tackling vacancy and dereliction; investing in community infrastructure, supporting retail and hospitality businesses; and enhancing the role of Local Government. "

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Micheál Martin', 'role': 'Taoiseach (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Alan Dillon', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': "Darragh O'Brien", 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Jack Chambers', 'role': 'Minister of State (Department of Public Expenditure, NDP Delivery and Reform)'} {'name': 'James Browne', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage)'} {'name': 'James Lawless', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science)'} + 25 more

Chambers Ireland

January–April

[Economic Development and Industry] "The need for the new Government to foster thriving towns and cities. This includes enhanced garda resourcing; tackling vacancy and dereliction; investing in community infrastructure, supporting retail and hospitality businesses; and enhancing the role of Local Government. "

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Micheál Martin', 'role': 'Taoiseach (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Alan Dillon', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': "Darragh O'Brien", 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Jack Chambers', 'role': 'Minister of State (Department of Public Expenditure, NDP Delivery and Reform)'} {'name': 'James Browne', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage)'} {'name': 'James Lawless', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science)'} + 25 more

Chambers Ireland

January–April

[Employment] "The need for the new Government to foster thriving towns and cities. This includes enhanced garda resourcing; tackling vacancy and dereliction; investing in community infrastructure, supporting retail and hospitality businesses; and enhancing the role of Local Government. "

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Micheál Martin', 'role': 'Taoiseach (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Alan Dillon', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': "Darragh O'Brien", 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Jack Chambers', 'role': 'Minister of State (Department of Public Expenditure, NDP Delivery and Reform)'} {'name': 'James Browne', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage)'} {'name': 'James Lawless', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science)'} + 25 more

Chambers Ireland

January–April

[Education and Training] "The need for the new Government to foster thriving towns and cities. This includes enhanced garda resourcing; tackling vacancy and dereliction; investing in community infrastructure, supporting retail and hospitality businesses; and enhancing the role of Local Government. "

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Micheál Martin', 'role': 'Taoiseach (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Alan Dillon', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': "Darragh O'Brien", 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Jack Chambers', 'role': 'Minister of State (Department of Public Expenditure, NDP Delivery and Reform)'} {'name': 'James Browne', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage)'} {'name': 'James Lawless', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science)'} + 25 more

Chambers Ireland

January–April

[Justice and Equality] The need for the new Government to foster thriving towns and cities. This includes enhanced garda resourcing; tackling vacancy and dereliction; investing in community infrastructure, supporting retail and hospitality businesses; and enhancing the role of Local Government.

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Micheál Martin', 'role': 'Taoiseach (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Alan Dillon', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': "Darragh O'Brien", 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Jack Chambers', 'role': 'Minister of State (Department of Public Expenditure, NDP Delivery and Reform)'} {'name': 'James Browne', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage)'} {'name': 'James Lawless', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science)'} + 25 more

Chambers Ireland

January–April

[Local Government] "The need for the new Government to foster thriving towns and cities. This includes enhanced garda resourcing; tackling vacancy and dereliction; investing in community infrastructure, supporting retail and hospitality businesses; and enhancing the role of Local Government. "

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Micheál Martin', 'role': 'Taoiseach (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Alan Dillon', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': "Darragh O'Brien", 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Jack Chambers', 'role': 'Minister of State (Department of Public Expenditure, NDP Delivery and Reform)'} {'name': 'James Browne', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage)'} {'name': 'James Lawless', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science)'} + 25 more

Chambers Ireland

January–April

[Sports and Recreation] The need for the new Government to foster thriving towns and cities. This includes enhanced garda resourcing; tackling vacancy and dereliction; investing in community infrastructure, supporting retail and hospitality businesses; and enhancing the role of Local Government.

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Micheál Martin', 'role': 'Taoiseach (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Alan Dillon', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': "Darragh O'Brien", 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Jack Chambers', 'role': 'Minister of State (Department of Public Expenditure, NDP Delivery and Reform)'} {'name': 'James Browne', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage)'} {'name': 'James Lawless', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science)'} + 25 more

Chambers Ireland

January–April

[Tourism] The need for the new Government to foster thriving towns and cities. This includes enhanced garda resourcing; tackling vacancy and dereliction; investing in community infrastructure, supporting retail and hospitality businesses; and enhancing the role of Local Government.

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Micheál Martin', 'role': 'Taoiseach (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Alan Dillon', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': "Darragh O'Brien", 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Jack Chambers', 'role': 'Minister of State (Department of Public Expenditure, NDP Delivery and Reform)'} {'name': 'James Browne', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage)'} {'name': 'James Lawless', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science)'} + 25 more

Chambers Ireland

January–April

[Budgetary matters] Sharing EU Manifesto - A Europe that invests in its cities and regions

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Thomas Byrne', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'}

Chambers Ireland

January–April

[EU Affairs] Sharing EU Manifesto - A Europe that invests in its cities and regions

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Thomas Byrne', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'}

Chambers Ireland

January–April

[Economic Development and Industry] Sharing EU Manifesto - A Europe that invests in its cities and regions

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Thomas Byrne', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'}

Gender Rebels

January–April

[Health] Social Democrats Gender-Affirming Healthcare briefing for Transgender Citizens

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Pádraig Rice', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Liam Quaide', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'}

The Alzheimer Society of Ireland

January–April

[EU Affairs] MEPs meeting and Corresponance with Dementia Policy that Affects Irish Citizens living with Dementia

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Barry Andrews', 'role': 'MEP (European Parliament)'} {'name': 'Aodhán Ó Ríordáin', 'role': 'MEP (European Parliament)'} {'name': 'Lynn Boylan', 'role': 'MEP (European Parliament)'} {'name': 'Nina Carberry', 'role': 'MEP (European Parliament)'}

Citi

January–April

[Banking and Financial Institutions] Introductory meeting with newly appointed Minister for FS

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Robert Troy', 'role': 'Minister of State (Department of Finance)'}

Archdiocese of Dublin

January–April

[Community] Sought assistance with the application process for the naturalisation as an Irish citizen.

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Jack Chambers', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'}

Amnesty International Ireland

January–April

[Foreign Affairs] Letter calling on Government to make strong representations and interventions in case of two Irish citizens resident in Germany issued with deportation orders in connection with their protesting against Israel’s atrocity crimes in Gaza

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Simon Harris', 'role': 'Tánaiste and Minister (Department of Foreign Affairs)'}

Lobbying Tracker

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