Politician(s) lobbied: Jim O'Callaghan (Minister), Department of Justice; Ben Ryan (Assistant Secretary), Department of Justice; Ruth Coppinger (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas
Intent: To support the development of a legislative framework that better protects the privacy and confidentiality of counselling notes
Methods: EmailMeeting
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Highlight areas of concern and provide suggested measures to strengthen the Criminal Law and Civil Law (Misc. Provisions) Bill 2026
Politician(s) lobbied: Patricia Stephenson (Senator), Seanad
Intent: Inform on matters of interest and concern to DRCC
Methods: Meeting
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Discuss matters of interest & concern to DRCC
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including practical supports for victim/survivors of DSGBV and the issue of counselling notes
Politician(s) lobbied: Oonagh McPhillips (Secretary General), Department of Justice
Intent: To inform about DRCC's support and services
Methods: Meeting
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Discuss the work of DRCC and issues relevant to the organisation
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including restorative justice
Politician(s) lobbied: Alison Comyn (Senator), Seanad
Intent: To raise awareness of the importance of responding appropriately to disclosures and highlight how DRCC’s education and training can support best practice.
Methods: Email
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Awareness raising of the impact of sexual violence and the importance of training in responding to disclosures
Politician(s) lobbied: Mark Barry (Councillor), Wicklow County Council; Oisín O'Connor (Councillor), Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council; Eva-Elizabeth Dowling (Councillor), Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council
Intent: To raise awareness of consent and DRCC’s campaign work in this area
Methods: Event / ReceptionMeeting
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Inform about DRCC’s work
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including its public awareness and consent campaign
Politician(s) lobbied: Simon Harris (Tánaiste and Minister), Department of Foreign Affairs; Conor Glynn (Special Advisor to the Tanaiste), Department of the Taoiseach
Intent: To advocate for strong platform regulation combined with investment in digital literacy and education rather than blanket restrictions on social media access
Methods: Email
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Highlight DRCC’s position in relation to a digital world in which every person is protected from harm and supported to thrive
Politician(s) lobbied: Matt Carthy (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas
Intent: To support the development of legislation that strengthens protections for those affected by sexual violence
Methods: Email
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Highlight DRCC’s position on the ‘honest belief defence’ during deliberations on the General Scheme of the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences
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Domestic Violence and International Instruments) Bill 2025
Politician(s) lobbied: Máire Devine (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Alan Kelly (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Roderic O'Gorman (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Hazel Chu (Councillor), Dublin City Council
Intent: To support the development of legislation that is responsive to the needs and experiences of those affected
Methods: EmailEvent / Reception
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Inform debate on amendments to Coco’s Law by highlighting issues of concern to DRCC
Politician(s) lobbied: Ruth Coppinger (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Patricia Stephenson (Senator), Seanad; Barry Heneghan (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Naoise Ó Muirí (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Máire Devine (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Barry Ward (Senator), Seanad; Eileen Flynn (Senator), Seanad; Nicole Ryan (Senator), Seanad; Ciarán Ahern (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Erin McGreehan (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Robbie Gallagher (Senator), Seanad
Intent: Increase political engagement on responses to and prevention of sexual violence
Methods: MeetingEmailPhone call
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Ongoing engagement with Oireachtas Members who accepted invitation to participate on an All-Party Parliamentary Group on Sexua Violence
Politician(s) lobbied: Ruth Coppinger (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Barry Heneghan (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Patricia Stephenson (Senator), Seanad; Naoise Ó Muirí (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Máire Devine (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Nicole Ryan (Senator), Seanad; Barry Ward (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Ciarán Ahern (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Eileen Flynn (Senator), Seanad; Erin McGreehan (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Robbie Gallagher (Senator), Seanad
Intent: Increase politicial engagement on responses to and prevention of sexual violence.
Methods: MeetingEmailPhone call
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Ongoing engagement with Oireachtas Members who accepted DRCC invitation to participate on All-Party Parliamentary Group on Sexua Violence.
