Politician(s) lobbied:Mary Butler (Minister of State), Department of Health
Intent: That Budget 2026 includes a ring-fenced allocation for the development and nationwide implementation of comprehensive postvention services, including services tailored to the unique needs of children and families. Business case presented with request for multi year annual funding of €350,000.
Politician(s) lobbied:Jim O'Callaghan (Minister), Department of Justice
Intent: Opportunity to speak to the Dail when the Heads of Bill are issued in the Autumn to progress these issues and press for changes in the legislation and to speak to members about the reasons why this is interest of all members to support reform and improve the service provided by the Coroners Court.
Politician(s) lobbied:Mary Butler (Minister of State), Department of Health; Stephen Donnelly (Minister), Department of Health; Colm Burke (Minister of State), Department of Health; Helen McEntee (Minister), Department of Justice and Equality; James Browne (Minister of State), Department of Justice
Intent: To give a true understanding of the scale of the problem of suicide in Ireland.
Methods:Email
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Email
A press release and a copy of the report were sent by e-mail to DPOs in the Departments of Health and Justice.