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2025-08-08
Politician(s) lobbied: 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
Intent: Along with other coalition member organisations, JRS Ireland sought to share its analysis of the General Scheme of the International Protection Bill 2025 and highlight issues of concern for attention by the Committee on Justice, Home Affairs and Migration.
Methods: Submission
Details & Methods:
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| — | In June 2025 |
| — | JRS Ireland was a joint signatory to a policy paper submitted to the Committee on Justice |
| — | Home Affairs and Migration |
| — | containing a series of recommendations regarding the General Scheme of the International Protection Bill 2025 and Ireland's implementation of the EU Pact on Asylum and Migration. |
2025-05-19
Politician(s) lobbied: Andrew Munro (Assistant Secretary), Department of Justice; David Delaney (Director), Department of Justice
Intent: JRS Ireland, with other members of civil society, made policy recommendation in an effort to ensure the new Irish Protection Process would be fair, effective and compliant with law and best practice.
Methods: Submission
Details & Methods:
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| — | In April 2025 |
| — | JRS Ireland was a signatory to a policy paper submitted to Department of Justice officials |
| — | containing a series of recommendations regarding Ireland's implementation of the EU Pact on Asylum and Migration. |
2025-03-10
Politician(s) lobbied: Colm Brophy (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Jim O'Callaghan (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Andrew Munro (Assistant Secretary), Department of Justice
Intent: JRS Ireland, as part of a coalition of NGOs, sought the drafting and publication of a Department of Justice plan of engagement with civil society in relation to implementation of the EU Pact on Migration and Asylum.
Methods: Letter
Details & Methods:
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| — | In February 2025 |
| — | JRS Ireland was a signatory to a joint NGO letter in relation to the implementation of the EU Pact on Migration and Asylum. |
2025-03-10
Politician(s) lobbied: David Delaney (Assistant Secretary), Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth
Intent: JRS Ireland sought to positively inform the departmental planning process in relation to the provision of accommodation for International Protection Applicants.
Methods: Meeting
Details & Methods:
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| — | Attendance at series of NGO stakeholder meetings convened by the Department of Children |
| — | Equality |
| — | Disability |
| — | Integration and Youth. |
2024-11-12
Politician(s) lobbied: David Delaney (Assistant Secretary), Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth
Intent: JRS Ireland sought to offer solutions to positively inform and improve the Irish Government's response to the severe accommodation shortages in the IPAS system; and to ensure all International Protection Applicants are accommodated and can live with basic dignity.
Methods: Email
Details & Methods:
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| — | JRS Ireland issued |
| — | via email |
| — | the recommendations contained within the published article 'Well-Founded Fear of Reception in Ireland: No Accommodation |
| — | No Minimum Standards |
| — | No Red Lines' to relevant policy officials. The original article appears in the Working Notes Publication (of the Jesuit Centre for Faith and Justice). |
2024-05-20
Politician(s) lobbied: David Delaney (Assistant Secretary), Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth
Intent: JRS Ireland sought to facilitate a dialogue and exchange around common challenges, best practices and emerging trends in Ireland and across Europe.
Methods: Meeting
Details & Methods:
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| — | In April 2024 |
| — | as part of a country office visit by the JRS Europe Regional Director |
| — | a series of meetings with officials and other key stakeholders were arranged by JRS Ireland. |
2024-05-20
Politician(s) lobbied: David Delaney (Assistant Secretary), Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth; Carol Baxter (Assistant Secretary), Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth; Helen McEntee (Minister), Department of Justice and Equality; Roderic O'Gorman (Minister), Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth
Intent: JRS Ireland sought to raise awareness about its work and policy priorities for 2024.
Methods: Letter
Details & Methods:
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| — | In January 2024 |
| — | JRS Ireland issued copies of its 2024 Intercultural & Interfaith Calendar to relevant Ministers and departmental officials. |
2024-01-18
Politician(s) lobbied: Colm Ó Conaill (Assistant Secretary), Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth; Tomás Ó Ruairc (Assistant Secretary), Department of Education
Intent: JRS Ireland sought to inform discussions and advocate for structural reform to positively impact on the lived experience of age-disputed and aged-out minors seeking International Protection in Ireland.
Methods: Meeting
Details & Methods:
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| — | During October - December 2023 |
| — | JRS Ireland participated in the Tusla 'Stakeholder Engagement on Issues Facing Unaccompanied Minors and Separated Children'. Representatives from NGOs and civil society and officials from Government Departments and State bodies were in attendance. |
2024-01-18
Politician(s) lobbied: David Delaney (Assistant Secretary), Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth
Intent: JRS Ireland sought to raise awareness of flagship services and projects (e.g. JRS Ireland Welcome Website; Fáilte Project; PROSPER Project etc.) and to call for action in response to deteriorating living conditions in IPAS accommodation, the increasing reliance on emergency and tented accommodation, and the need for minimum standards that respect the dignity of International Protection applicants.
Methods: Event / Reception
Details & Methods:
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| — | In November 2023 |
| — | JRS Ireland presented at the DCEDIY International Protection Integration Fund showcase. |
2024-01-18
Politician(s) lobbied: Joe O'Brien (Minister of State), Department of Rural and Community Development; Adrian Henchy (Councillor), Fingal County Council
Intent: JRS Ireland intended to showcase a range of key support service providers (education, health, leisure, etc.) and facilitate access to advice, information and guidance for residents. In addition, JRS Ireland sought to promote the Fáilte Project with key local officials and governmental representatives.
Methods: Event / Reception
Details & Methods:
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| — | In November 2023 |
| — | JRS Ireland coordinated an Information Day in Balseskin Reception Centre for recently arrived International Protection applicants |
| — | as part of Fingal Inclusion Week. |
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