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2025-05-21
Politician(s) lobbied: Micheál Martin (Taoiseach), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas
Intent: That the Taoiseach withdraw Irish Government support for the IHRA definition of anti-semitism and adopt an alternative definition that is widely endorsed by Jewish, Palestinian and international experts
Methods: Letter
Details & Methods:
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| — | Advocating for removal of IHRA Definition of Anti-Semitism from Programme for Government |
2025-05-21
Politician(s) lobbied: Laurence Simms (Joint Secretary), Department of Foreign Affairs
Intent: That Laurence Simms, Joint Secretary of the Irish-British intergovernmental Secretariat in Belfast (under the Department of Foreign Affairs) raise the issue of policy incoherence of IHRA definition of anti-semitism with Government's obligations under the Good Friday Agreement
Methods: Letter
Details & Methods:
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| — | Advocating for removal of IHRA Definition of Anti-Semitism from Programme for Government |
2025-05-21
Politician(s) lobbied: Micheál Martin (Taoiseach), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Simon Harris (Tánaiste and Minister), Department of Foreign Affairs; Helen McEntee (Minister), Department of Education
Intent: As many TDs in 34th Dáil and Senators in 27th Seanad to commit to being Global Education Champions during their term as possible
Methods: Email
Details & Methods:
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| — | Advocating for TDs and Senators to become Global Education Champions |
2025-05-21
Politician(s) lobbied: Laura Harmon (Councillor), Cork City Council; Pauline Tully (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Malcolm Noonan (Minister of State), Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage; Eva-Elizabeth Dowling (Councillor), Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council; Ossian Smyth (Minister of State), Department of Public Expenditure and Reform; Mick Barry (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Cathal Berry (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Angela Feeney (Councillor), Kildare County Council; Chris Andrews (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas
Intent: As many DPOs running in the Seanad Election to commit to being Global Education Champions as possible
Methods: Email
Details & Methods:
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| — | Advocating for DPOs running in 2025 Seanad Election to become Global Education Champions if elected |
2025-01-09
Politician(s) lobbied: Cynthia Ní Mhurchú (MEP), European Parliament; Barry Andrews (MEP), European Parliament; Lynn Boylan (MEP), European Parliament; Kathleen Funchion (MEP), European Parliament; Seán Kelly (MEP), European Parliament; Barry Cowen (MEP), European Parliament; Michael McNamara (MEP), European Parliament; Luke Ming Flanagan (MEP), European Parliament; Nina Carberry (MEP), European Parliament; Aodhán Ó Ríordáin (MEP), European Parliament
Intent: GCE and ESD to be included as a priority theme in the new DG-INTPA Commissioner's portfolio::GCE and ESD to be included in the work plan of the European Parliamentary DEVE committee
Methods: Meeting, Email, Virtual Meeting
Details & Methods:
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| — | Ensuring Global Citizenship Education (GCE) and Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) are prioritised at EU level |
2025-01-08
Politician(s) lobbied: Jennifer Whitmore (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Cian O'Callaghan (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Gary Gannon (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Roderic O'Gorman (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Mary Lou McDonald (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Chris Pender (Councillor), Kildare County Council; Aidan Farrelly (Councillor), Kildare County Council; Paul Donnelly (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Conor Reddy (Councillor), Dublin City Council; Richard Bruton (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Ian Carey (Councillor), Fingal County Council; Seán Kelly (MEP), European Parliament; Cynthia Ní Mhurchú (MEP), European Parliament; Fiona O'Loughlin (Senator), Seanad; Malcolm Byrne (Senator), Seanad
Intent: As many TDs and Councillors running in the General Election to commit to being Global Education Champions as possible
Methods: Email, Event / Reception
Details & Methods:
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| — | Advocating for TDs and Councillors running in 2024 General Election to become Global Education Champions if elected |
2024-09-20
Politician(s) lobbied: Lynn Boylan (MEP), European Parliament; Barry Andrews (MEP), European Parliament; Marc Ó Cathasaigh (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Brian Leddin (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Patrick Costello (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Vincent P Martin (Senator), Seanad; Pauline O'Reilly (Senator), Seanad
Intent: Keeping GCE on political agenda of relevant TDs, Senators and MEPs
Methods: Email
Details & Methods:
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| — | Making the importance of Global Citizenship Education (GCE) visible and understood |
2024-09-20
Politician(s) lobbied: Aodhán Ó Ríordáin (MEP), European Parliament
Intent: Keeping GCE on political agenda of a newly elected MEP (ex-TD)
Methods: Email
Details & Methods:
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| — | Making the importance of Global Citizenship Education (GCE) visible and understood |
2024-09-20
Politician(s) lobbied: Holly Cairns (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Matt Carthy (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Marc Ó Cathasaigh (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Joe O'Brien (Minister of State), Department of Rural and Community Development; Catherine Martin (Minister), Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media; Charles Flanagan (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Diarmuid Wilson (Senator), Seanad; Ivana Bacik (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Malcolm Byrne (Senator), Seanad; Patrick Costello (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Vincent P Martin (Senator), Seanad; Gary Gannon (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Lynn Ruane (Senator), Seanad; Aodhán Ó Ríordáin (MEP), European Parliament
Intent: Support by relevant Ministers, TDs, Senators and MEPs for our policy recommendations on GCE and ESD in Budget2025 and the next General Election
Methods: Email
Details & Methods:
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| — | Making the importance of Global Citizenship Education (GCE) visible and understood |
2024-09-20
Politician(s) lobbied: Catherine Murphy (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Holly Cairns (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Róisín Shorthall (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Pearse Doherty (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Matt Carthy (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas
Intent: Support by relevant party spokespersons for our budget recommendations on GCE and ESD in Budget2025 ::Inclusion of our budget and policy recommendations in party General Election Manifestos
Methods: Email
Details & Methods:
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| — | Ensuring Global Citizenship Education (GCE) and Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) are adequately resourced in Budget2025 and beyond |
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