Politician(s) lobbied: Jack Chambers (Minister of State), Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media
Intent: Increasing awarenesss of the OFI's posiotion on these issues.
Methods: Meeting
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Meeting
Meeting held 15th July
Politician(s) lobbied: Jack Chambers (Minister of State), Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media; Charlie McConalogue (Minister of State), Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media; Patrick O'Donovan (Minister of State), Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media
Intent: Awareness programme reach, athlete role models, participation and the potential for sustained public support.::Endorsement of Dare to Believe in end of year wrap
Methods: EmailSocial Media
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Email
18 May, 22 May, 29 May
Politician(s) lobbied: Patrick O'Donovan (Minister of State), Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media
Intent: Demonstrating the programme's classroom-based impact and the value of Olympian and athlete role models in education and participation
Methods: Event / Reception
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Event / Reception
Visit on 29th May 2026
Politician(s) lobbied: Evanne Ní Chuilinn (Senator), Seanad
Intent: To raise awareness of this issue with the Department of Finance
Methods: Phone callMeeting
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Phone call
Calls made on 9 June, 10 June, 22 July, 29 July, 4 August
Meeting
Held 28th May 2026
Politician(s) lobbied: Ciaran Shanley (Head of Unit), Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media; Cian Ó Lionáin (Assistant Secretary), Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media
Intent: To avail of this opportunity to resolve a matter that repeatedly causes controversy for people in Northern Ireland during the Olympic Games
Methods: Letter
Politician(s) lobbied: Ciaran Shanley (Head of Unit), Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media; Neale Richmond (Minister of State), Department of Foreign Affairs; Cian Ó Lionáin (Assistant Secretary), Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media
Intent: The initiative supported relationship-building around Ireland-California links and Team Ireland's preparations for LA 2028.
Methods: Event / Reception
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Event / Reception
13th & 14th July
Politician(s) lobbied: Department on Tourism (Government Chief Whip and Minister), Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media
Intent: The correspondence highlighted philanthropic fundraising, potential bridging support and the importance of visibility ahead of key 2027 decisions.
Methods: Letter
Politician(s) lobbied: Barry Andrews (MEP), European Parliament
Intent: Greater support from EU
Methods: Meeting
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Meeting
Held on 8th May 2026
Politician(s) lobbied: Cian Ó Lionáin (Assistant Secretary), Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media
Intent: Update on latest developments to earlier request for assistance.
Methods: Email
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Email
Update on develppments on the issue of Geo-blocking of the RTE Olympic Broadcast in Northern Ireland, including recently received correspondence from British Olympic Association which may indicate a positive breakthrough on the issue
Politician(s) lobbied: Patrick O'Donovan (Minister of State), Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media; Charlie McConalogue (Minister of State), Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media; Cian Ó Lionáin (Assistant Secretary), Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media
Intent: Discussion on funding gap for LA 2028 and ongoing work to fundraise through philanthropy
Methods: EmailLetter
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Email
Follow up email sent to Cian Ó Lionáin and Ciaran Shanley on 27th April enquiring as to the status of the original communication
Letter
Letter sent electronically on 27th March 2026,
