Politician(s) lobbied: Jim O'Callaghan (Minister), Department of Justice; Ivana Bacik (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Colm Brophy (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Matt Carthy (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Tom Brabazon (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Paula Butterly (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Michael Cahill (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Catherine Callaghan (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Gary Gannon (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Alan Kelly (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Pádraig O'Sullivan (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Mark Ward (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Robbie Gallagher (Senator), Seanad; Garret Kelleher (Senator), Seanad; Michael McDowell (Senator), Seanad; Micheál Martin (Taoiseach), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Lynn Ruane (Senator), Seanad; Simon Harris (An Tánaiste), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Roderic O'Gorman (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Mary Lou McDonald (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Holly Cairns (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Richard Boyd Barrett (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Eoghan Kenny (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Brian Brennan (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Pearse Doherty (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Rory Hearne (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Anne Rabbitte (Senator), Seanad; Malcolm Noonan (Senator), Seanad; Mary Lou McDonald (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Patricia Stephenson (Senator), Seanad; Aubrey McCarthy (Senator), Seanad; Rónán Mullen (Senator), Seanad; Laura Harmon (Senator), Seanad; Robert Troy (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; John McGuinness (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Martin Daly (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; John Clendennen (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Mark Wall (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Paul Murphy (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Duncan Smith (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas
Intent: The extension of the ARP and the opportunity to discuss further with the DPOs contacted
Methods: Email
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Email
Email engagements with DPOs around IRC's position on ARP extension
Politician(s) lobbied: Gary Gannon (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Matt Carthy (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Tom Brabazon (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Paula Butterly (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Michael Cahill (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Catherine Callaghan (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Alan Kelly (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Pádraig O'Sullivan (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Mark Ward (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Albert Dolan (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Ciarán Ahern (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Roderic O'Gorman (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Paul Murphy (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Conor Sheehan (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Jen Cummins (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Aidan Farrelly (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Liam Quaide (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Ruth Coppinger (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Peadar Tóibín (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; James Geoghegan (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Anne Rabbitte (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Patricia Stephenson (Senator), Seanad; Aubrey McCarthy (Senator), Seanad; Laura Harmon (Senator), Seanad; Rónán Mullen (Senator), Seanad; Alice-Mary Higgins (Senator), Seanad; Robbie Gallagher (Senator), Seanad; Garret Kelleher (Senator), Seanad; Michael McDowell (Senator), Seanad; Lynn Ruane (Senator), Seanad; Tom Clonan (Senator), Seanad; Nikki Bradley (Senator), Seanad; Frances Black (Senator), Seanad; Malcolm Noonan (Senator), Seanad
Intent: Putting forward IRC's position on / analysis of the Bill and seeking further engagement to discuss
Methods: EmailMeeting
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Email
Emails seeking a meeting to discuss the Bill and its amendments, including amendments suggested by IRC
Meeting
Met with the following in relation to bill (separate meetings):- Deputy Gannon - Office of Senator Stephenson.- Senator McCarthy- Senator Noonan
Politician(s) lobbied: Alan Kelly (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Holly Cairns (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Gary Gannon (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Mary Lou McDonald (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Matt Carthy (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Mark Ward (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Michael McDowell (Senator), Seanad; Lynn Ruane (Senator), Seanad; Micheál Martin (Taoiseach), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Simon Harris (An Tánaiste), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Robbie Gallagher (Senator), Seanad; Garret Kelleher (Senator), Seanad; Anne Rabbitte (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Michael Cahill (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Paula Butterly (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Colm Brophy (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Jim O'Callaghan (Minister), Department of Justice; Ivana Bacik (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Roderic O'Gorman (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Richard Boyd Barrett (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas
Intent: Ensure Parliamentarians were aware of and briefed on IRCs position regarding family reunification
Methods: EmailMeeting
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Email
Emails sent to, and email exchanges with, a number of DPOs on the proposed changes to the family reunification policy. Emails included IRC's position paper on family reunification and offered further engagement with DPOs if interested
Meeting
Meeting with Deputy Rabbitte on family reunification, and informal meeting with Deputy Bacik in Leinster House
Politician(s) lobbied: Gary Gannon (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas
Intent: Publicise results of survey among Parliamentarians and the IRC's policy recommendations arising therefrom.
Methods: EmailMeeting
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Email
Follow up emails with various Parliamentarians around the presentation. Some communications here also included supporting documents on policy issues relevant to BOTPs like ARP or family reunification
Meeting
Met with Deputy Gannon as he helped with the booking of the AV room
Politician(s) lobbied: Roderic O'Gorman (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas
Intent: The asking of a PQ
Methods: Email
Politician(s) lobbied: Jason Kearney (Director of Services or Equivalent), Department of Defence; Alice-Mary Higgins (Senator), Seanad; Tom Clonan (Senator), Seanad; Patricia Stephenson (Senator), Seanad; Roderic O'Gorman (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Declan Smyth (Legal Adviser), Department of Foreign Affairs
Intent: Networking with key stakeholders and promoting the position of the IRC and the ICRC as key interlocutors in the area of international humanitarian law.
Methods: Email
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Email
Emails inviting recipients to attend reception with a view to IRC networking to build relationships with parliamentarians and other key stakeholders interested in international humanitarian law.
Politician(s) lobbied: Declan Smyth (Legal Adviser), Department of Foreign Affairs; Stephen Ryan (Brigadier General), Defence Forces; Jason Kearney (Director of Services or Equivalent), Department of Defence
Intent: Networking with key stakeholders to further IRC's visibility in the area of international humanitarian law (IHL) in Ireland
Methods: Letter
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Letter
Letter inviting recipient to attend evening reception of Corn Adomnain IHL competition, facilitating networking with key stakeholders on IHL
Politician(s) lobbied: Holly Cairns (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Gary Gannon (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Alan Kelly (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Roderic O'Gorman (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Ivana Bacik (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Mary Lou McDonald (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Mark Ward (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Matt Carthy (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Richard Boyd Barrett (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Michael McDowell (Senator), Seanad; Lynn Ruane (Senator), Seanad; Micheál Martin (Taoiseach), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Simon Harris (Tánaiste and Minister), Department of Foreign Affairs; Catherine Callaghan (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Jim O'Callaghan (Minister), Department of Justice; Paula Butterly (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Tom Brabazon (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Colm Brophy (Minister of State), Department of Justice; Robbie Gallagher (Senator), Seanad; Garret Kelleher (Senator), Seanad; Anne Rabbitte (Senator), Seanad; Pádraig O'Sullivan (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Michael Cahill (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas
Intent: Engagement with DPOs on policy changes in foreign for International Protection Applicants (IPAs), such that Irish Red Cross could provide input on the matter.
Methods: EmailVirtual Meeting
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Email
Email with attached letter to the DPOs listed
Email
Follow up emails providing more details to various DPO's on IRC's position, separate emails directed towards Deputies O'Gorman and Bacik with a view to meeting in early 2026 to discuss matters.
Virtual Meeting
Virtual meeting with Deputy O'Sullivan to discuss policy
2026-01-21
1 officialCurrent/Former DPOFAQ Politician(s) lobbied: Roderic O'Gorman (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas
Intent: Asking of PQs in relation to the specified topic
Methods: Email
Politician(s) lobbied: Gary Gannon (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Alan Kelly (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas
Intent: Promote IRC position on Accommodation Recognition Payment (ARP) Scheme
Methods: Email
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Email
Email to the specified DPOs
