Concern Worldwide

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

Intent: Ensure nutrition is a priority during Ireland's Presidency with focus on impact of aid cuts, commitment to budget allocations and discussion on the EU Action Plan for Nutrition.

Methods: Letter

Politician(s) lobbied: John Lahart (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Cathy Bennett (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Brian Brennan (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Shay 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; Fiona O'Loughlin (Senator), Seanad; Joe O'Reilly (Senator), Seanad; Patricia Stephenson (Senator), Seanad

Intent: For committee members to petition for ODA in 2027 Budget

Methods: Email

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

Intent: Attain an update from the EU Commission on the current status of the partially suspended development funding to the EU, including the 'complex settings' envelope.

Methods: Email

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