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2025-05-21
Politician(s) lobbied: Roderic O'Gorman (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas
Intent: Update on LGBT Ireland's policy priorities, and ask that Parliamentary Questions be submitted asking the Minister for Justice if international protection applicants experiencing faster processing times are at risk of not getting access to legal aid due to delays in the provision of legal aid; and about EU infringement proceedings against Ireland regarding Council Framework Decision on combating racism and xenophobia, and steps he will take to mitigate this.
Methods: Meeting
Details & Methods:
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| — | LGBT Ireland policy asks |
2025-05-21
Politician(s) lobbied: Micheál Martin (Taoiseach), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Jim O'Callaghan (Minister), Department of Justice
Intent: To highlight the ongoing need for updated hate speech legislation
Methods: Letter
Details & Methods:
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| — | Hate Speech & Hate Crime legislation |
2025-05-21
Politician(s) lobbied: Pádraig Rice (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Liam Quaide (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Patricia Stephenson (Senator), Seanad; Sinéad Gibney (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Jen Cummins (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas
Intent: Outline an overview of the key issues, including the current status of trans healthcare and key blockages, and to provide recommendations/solutions for a way forward
Methods: Meeting
Details & Methods:
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| — | Briefing on transgender healthcare with members of the Social Democrats |
Politician(s) lobbied: Micheál Martin (Taoiseach), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Deirdre Gillane (Chief of Staff), Department of the Taoiseach
Intent: Invite Taoiseach Micheál Martin to address the Marriage Equality Anniversary event in Collins Barracks on Saturday 24th May 2025
Methods: Letter
Details & Methods:
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| — | Marriage Equality Anniversary Event |
2025-05-21
Politician(s) lobbied: Claire Kerrane (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Máire Devine (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Mary Lou McDonald (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Gary Gannon (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Aidan Farrelly (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Mark Wall (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Richard Boyd Barrett (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Ruth Coppinger (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Barry Heneghan (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Catherine Connolly (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Jerry Buttimer (Minister of State), Department of Rural and Community Development; Jack Chambers (Minister), Department of Public Expenditure, NDP Delivery and Reform; Cian O'Callaghan (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Roderic O'Gorman (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Malcolm Byrne (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Pádraig Rice (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Conor Sheehan (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Laura Harmon (Senator), Seanad; Barry Andrews (MEP), European Parliament; Lynn Boylan (MEP), European Parliament; Nina Carberry (MEP), European Parliament; Barry Cowen (MEP), European Parliament; Regina Doherty (MEP), European Parliament; Luke Ming Flanagan (MEP), European Parliament; Kathleen Funchion (MEP), European Parliament; Seán Kelly (MEP), European Parliament; Cynthia Ní Mhurchú (MEP), European Parliament; Aodhán Ó Ríordáin (MEP), European Parliament; Maria Walsh (MEP), European Parliament; Kevin McCarthy (Secretary General), Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth; Carol Baxter (Assistant Secretary), Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth; Joseph Hackett (Secretary General), Department of Foreign Affairs; Neil Ward (Assistant Secretary), Department of Justice; Eileen Flynn (Senator), Seanad; Alice-Mary Higgins (Senator), Seanad
Intent: Invitation to attend the Marriage Referendum +10 Conference on Tuesday 13th May 2025 in Dublin Castle
Methods: Email
Details & Methods:
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| — | Marriage Referendum +10 Conference |
2025-05-21
Politician(s) lobbied: Simon Harris (Tánaiste and Minister), Department of Foreign Affairs; Norma Foley (Minister), Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth; Kevin McCarthy (Secretary General), Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth
Intent: Invitation to address the Marriage Referendum +10 Conference
Methods: Email
Details & Methods:
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| — | Marriage Referendum +10 Conference |
2025-05-21
Politician(s) lobbied: Simon Harris (Tánaiste and Minister), Department of Foreign Affairs; Thomas Byrne (Minister of State), Department of Foreign Affairs; Barry Andrews (MEP), European Parliament; Lynn Boylan (MEP), European Parliament; Regina Doherty (MEP), European Parliament; Aodhán Ó Ríordáin (MEP), European Parliament; Nina Carberry (MEP), European Parliament; Barry Cowen (MEP), European Parliament; Luke Ming Flanagan (MEP), European Parliament; Ciaran Mullooly (MEP), European Parliament; Maria Walsh (MEP), European Parliament; Kathleen Funchion (MEP), European Parliament; Billy Kelleher (MEP), European Parliament; Seán Kelly (MEP), European Parliament; Michael McNamara (MEP), European Parliament; Cynthia Ní Mhurchú (MEP), European Parliament
Intent: Outlining concern regarding the recent adoption by the Hungarian Parliament of legislation whichbans Pride events in Hungary, and to call for European institutions, national governments, and civil society to take urgent action to support the LGBTQI+ community in Hungary and to hold the Hungarian Government accountable for its violations of human rights, and to request meetings in relation to these matters.
Methods: Letter
Details & Methods:
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| — | Joint letter on behalf of Irish LGBTQI+ organisations regarding Hungarian Parliament adoption of legislation further restricting LGBTQI+ rights |
2025-01-21
Politician(s) lobbied: Roderic O'Gorman (Minister), Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth; Eoin Wilson (Special Adviser), Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth; Helen McEntee (Minister), Department of Justice; Stephen Donnelly (Minister), Department of Health; Mal O'Hara (Senator), Seanad; Ivana Bacik (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Jennifer Carroll MacNeill (Minister of State), Department of Finance; Paul Murphy (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Jack Chambers (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Jim O'Callaghan (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Mary Butler (Minister of State), Department of Health; Fintan Warfield (Senator), Seanad; Colm Burke (Minister of State), Department of Health
Intent: 1) Increased funding to tackle health inequalities 2) Increased funding to support community services 3) A new fund to defend human rights 4) Increase funding to support a programme to support older adults
Methods: Email, Meeting
Details & Methods:
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| — | LGBT Ireland Pre Budget Submission |
Politician(s) lobbied: Simon Harris (An Taoiseach), Department of the Taoiseach
Intent: Request for the use of Dublin Castle for an event to mark the 10th anniversary of marriage equality
Methods: Letter
Details & Methods:
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| — | Marriage Equality Anniversary Event |
2025-01-20
Politician(s) lobbied: Roderic O'Gorman (Minister), Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth; Helen McEntee (Minister), Department of Justice; Stephen Donnelly (Minister), Department of Health; Ivana Bacik (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas
Intent: To ask for a date for the introduction of the Bill and to also highlight a range of concerns and suggested policy changes. To request a PQ.
Methods: Email
Details & Methods:
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| — | Health (Assisted Human Reproduction) (Amendment) Bill 2024 |
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