Politician(s) lobbied: Cian Ó Lionáin (Assistant Secretary), Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media
Intent: Intended to assist the decision-making process regarding where the fixture should be played.
Methods: Phone call
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Phone call
Multiple telephone conversations
Politician(s) lobbied: Charlie McConalogue (Minister of State), Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media
Intent: Provide update on rollout of Funding
Methods: Meeting
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Meeting
17/06/2026 - Dept of Sport - David Courell joined online
Politician(s) lobbied: Ged Nash (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas
Intent: The FAI offered guidance and assisted with preparations in advance of the inaugural meeting in April.
Methods: Meeting
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Meeting
Leinster House - 05/07/26
Politician(s) lobbied: Cian Ó Lionáin (Assistant Secretary), Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media
Intent: Stakeholder alignment on current activities, priorities and next steps.
Methods: Meeting
Politician(s) lobbied: Brian Brennan (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Cathal Byrne (Senator), Seanad; David Maxwell (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Erin McGreehan (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Gareth Scahill (Senator), Seanad; Garret Ahearn (Senator), Seanad; Garret Kelleher (Senator), Seanad; Joe Flaherty (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; John Cummins (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Pádraig O'Sullivan (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Paraic Brady (Senator), Seanad; Peter 'Chap' Cleere (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Teresa Costello (Senator), Seanad; Tony McCormack (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Frank Feighan (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas
Intent: An opportunity to play on the pitch at the Aviva Stadium
Methods: Event / Reception
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Event / Reception
The activity was on the 21st May. An opportunity to play on the pitch at the Aviva Stadium. Details are as follows; • 10:30am – Arrive at Aviva Stadium• Dressing rooms and kit (top, shorts, socks) will be provided. • 11 - 12 – Football on the Aviva Stadium pitch (format will depend on numbers, details will be shared closer to the time)• 12 - 2 – Refreshments • Car parking will be provided at the Aviva Stadium carpark if required.
Politician(s) lobbied: Ged Nash (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas
Intent: Update
Methods: Meeting
Politician(s) lobbied: Michael O’Connor (Special Adviser), Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media
Intent: To update on the progress of the LOI Academies Investment Programme
Methods: Meeting
Politician(s) lobbied: Jack Chambers (Minister), Department of Public Expenditure, NDP Delivery and Reform
Intent: Awareness and Alignment
Methods: Meeting
Politician(s) lobbied: Patrick O'Donovan (Minister), Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media; Charlie McConalogue (Minister of State), Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media
Intent: Continued alignement on approach to the relevant challenges
Methods: Meeting
Politician(s) lobbied: Cian Ó Lionáin (Assistant Secretary), Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media; Patrick O’Donovan (Minister), Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media
Intent: Continued alignment
Methods: Meeting
