Concern Worldwide

Politician(s) lobbied: Brian Brennan (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Alice-Mary Higgins (Senator), Seanad; Shay Brennan (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas

Intent: To raise awareness amongst TDs and Senators about the plight of the Sudanese people and to ask that the Government to do all it can to contribute to a resolution to the conflict.

Methods: Submission

Politician(s) lobbied: Cathy Bennett (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Brian Brennan (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Patricia Stephenson (Senator), Seanad; Alice-Mary Higgins (Senator), Seanad

Intent: To raise awareness amongst TDs and Senators about the Irish Aid funded humanitarian programmes in Liberia and Sierra Leone and to advocate for sustained investment, continued commitment to ODA and to champion's Irelands approach to development and humanitarian assistance during the upcoming Presidency of the EU Council

Methods: Submission

Politician(s) lobbied: Barry Andrews (MEP), European Parliament

Intent: Sustain EU's humanitarian aid budget

Methods: Virtual Meeting

Politician(s) lobbied: Lynn Boylan (MEP), European Parliament; Aodhán Ó Ríordáin (MEP), European Parliament; Regina Doherty (MEP), European Parliament; Seán Kelly (MEP), European Parliament; Billy Kelleher (MEP), European Parliament

Intent: Request to meet MEPs regarding future EU funding for Official Development Assistance

Methods: Email

Politician(s) lobbied: Helen McEntee (Minister), Department of Foreign Affairs

Intent: The letter outlines key areas of humanitarian concerns in Sudan and proposes several actions Ireland could champion in support of affected civilians. Supporting documentation provided showing projected impact of additional programme closures due to funding constraints. It is hoped these materials can support the Irish governments engagement at the EU SOM and Berlin Conference.

Methods: Letter

Politician(s) lobbied: Maria Walsh (MEP), European Parliament; Lynn Boylan (MEP), European Parliament

Intent: Raise awareness of role of EU and the upcoming EU Presidency in Ireland

Methods: Email

Politician(s) lobbied: Neale Richmond (Minister of State), Department of Foreign Affairs

Intent: To invite Minister to attend debates final and give opening remarks. To discuss with second school students the role of foreign affairs and role of Minister of State for the International Development and Diaspora

Methods: Letter

Politician(s) lobbied: Barry Andrews (MEP), European Parliament

Intent: Grow knowledge of role and structure of EU among young people across Ireland.

Methods: Meeting

Politician(s) lobbied: Micheál Martin (Taoiseach), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas

Intent: For the Irish government to continue to champion the decisive action that needs to be taken in response to urgent global challenges of conflict, climate change and hunger at the United Nations General Assembly

Methods: LetterMeeting

Politician(s) lobbied: Neale Richmond (Minister of State), Department of Foreign Affairs; Simon Harris (Minister), Department of Foreign Affairs; Paschal Donohoe (Minister), Department of Finance; Jack Chambers (Minister of State), Department of Public Expenditure, NDP Delivery and Reform; John Lahart (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Cathy Bennett (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Brian Brennan (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Noel McCarthy (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Ken O'Flynn (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Duncan Smith (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Seán Ó Fearghaíl (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Garret Ahearn (Senator), Seanad; Alice-Mary Higgins (Senator), Seanad; Fiona O'Loughlin (Senator), Seanad; Joe O'Reilly (Senator), Seanad; Patricia Stephenson (Senator), Seanad; Barry Ward (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Paula Butterly (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Seán Crowe (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Michael Murphy (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Robert O'Donoghue (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Eamon Scanlon (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Ruairí Ó Murchú (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas

Intent: Be Proud of Ireland's Commitment and Continue to Increase Investment in Official Development Assistance (ODA).Work with Humanitarian Partners to Deliver Lifesaving Programmes.Strengthen Ireland’s Leadership by Increasing Climate Finance Contributions.Recognise Across Government that Global Citizenship Education (GCE) is Essential for Building a Better World.Expedite the Implementation of the National Philanthropy Policy.

Methods: Letter