Politician(s) lobbied: Simon Harris (Tánaiste and Minister), Department of Foreign Affairs; Patrick O'Donovan (Minister), Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media
Intent: Government support for a proposed scheme to attract international philanthropic donations for GAA capital projects
Methods: Meeting
Politician(s) lobbied: Patrick O'Donovan (Minister of State), Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media
Intent: Present a case for funding and support of certain GAA programmes in 2026 and beyond
Methods: Meeting
Politician(s) lobbied: Dara Calleary (Minister), Department of Rural and Community Development; Jerry Buttimer (Minister of State), Department of Rural and Community Development
Intent: Increased awareness of impact on Gaelic Games and clubs and communities, and ambitions in GAA to address same
Methods: Meeting
Politician(s) lobbied: Patrick O'Donovan (Minister of State), Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media; Charlie McConalogue (Minister of State), Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media; Neale Richmond (Minister of State), Department of Foreign Affairs; Jack Chambers (Minister), Department of Finance; Jim O'Callaghan (Minister), Department of Justice; Helen McEntee (Minister), Department of Education
Intent: Proposal for capital funding model::Overview of GAA international activities and ambitions::Identify areas of potential co-operation between GAA & educational sector
Methods: Meeting
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Meeting with Minister Helen McEntee May 21st. Briefing on extent of GAA educational involvement
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Meeting with Minister Jack Chambers July 30th. GAA proposal regarding capital funding.
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Meeting with Minister Jim O'Callaghan July 10th.GAA proposal regarding capital funding.
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Meeting with Minister Neale Richmond May 12th. Briefing on GAA international activities.
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Meeting with Minister Patrick Donovan June 12th. GAA proposal regarding capital funding.
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Meetings with Minister Charlie McConalogue June 11th & July 15th. Briefing on general GAA maters; GAA proposal regarding capital funding.
Politician(s) lobbied: Micheál Martin (An Taoiseach), Department of the Taoiseach; Patrick O'Donovan (Minister of State), Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media; Charlie McConalogue (Minister of State), Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media
Intent: Brief and update ministers on GAA matters and priorities in general
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Meeting with Taoiseach on 24th March Meeting with Ministers Donovan and McConalogue on 26 February
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Politician(s) lobbied: James Browne (Minister of State), Department of Justice
Intent: Exemption for GAA units from certain specific provisions of the Bill including restrictions on communications and limits on prizes which would otherwise have a detrimental impact on GAA club fundraising
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