Politician(s) lobbied: Norma Foley (Minister), Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth; Emer Higgins (Minister of State), Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth
Intent: Ministers attend the photocall and engage with awardees and Rethink Ireland staff
Methods: Email
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Invitation to launch the upcoming 3.5million Disability Participation Awareness Fund
Politician(s) lobbied: Jerry Buttimer (Minister of State), Department of Rural and Community Development
Intent: Attendance at photocall and engage with the donor and Rethink Ireland staff
Methods: Email
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Invite to attend the AI for Good Fund and Sustainability Step Up Fund Launch
Politician(s) lobbied: Darragh O'Brien (Minister), Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment
Intent: Minister would attend a photocall promoting the funds- Sustainability Step Up Fund
Methods: Email
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Attend and be part of the Photocall and be part of the press associated with the fund launches
Politician(s) lobbied: Jerry Buttimer (Minister of State), Department of Rural and Community Development
Intent: Minister would give a key note around the value of partnership between Rethink Ireland, DRCGD and IPB insurance
Methods: Email
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Email
We would also be delighted if you could join us to deliver the keynote speech and attend the photocall at: Igniting Social Enterprise Impact with Rethink Ireland, IPB Insurance & Partners Event in Croke Park on Tuesday 24 February, 2026
Politician(s) lobbied: Unknown
Intent: Better engagement and understanding with TDs and Senators across Ireland around social innovation and philanthropy
Methods: Unknown
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Email to all TDS Highlighting Philanthropy Policy and Open calls currently with Rethink Ireland
Politician(s) lobbied: Jerry Buttimer (Minister of State), Department of Rural and Community Development
Intent: Minister Buttimer to speak around the partnership between DRCDG , Rethink Ireland and IPB Insurance, highlighting the power of social enterprise and the impact of the 8 year partnership with IPB Insurance
Methods: Email
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Email to Minister Buttimer to be key note speaker at an upcoming event in February 2026 speaking around social enterprise and its impact in communities across Ireland as a result of the SED Fund in partnership with IPB Insurance, Rethink Ireland and DRCDG
Politician(s) lobbied: Jerry Buttimer (Minister of State), Department of Rural and Community Development
Intent: Minister Buttimer to attend and speak at two events launch highlighting the power of philanthropy and social innovation linked to Departments Philanthropy Policy
Methods: EmailEvent / Reception
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Emails inviting the Minister to speak at two upcoming events including the Igniting Impact Event and the Launch of the Hi Digital Fund Awardees
Event / Reception
Minister Buttimer was key note speaker at the Igniting Impact event, taking place at Together Academy where he spoke to supporters, awardees and key stakeholders for Rethink Ireland around the power of philanthropy, partnership and social innovation
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Minister Buttimer was key note speaker at the launch of the Hi Digital Fund in partnership with Rethink Ireland, DRCDG and Vodafone Foundation celebrating the five successful awardees and speaking to the impact that they will make over the next 18 months.
Politician(s) lobbied: John Moran (Mayor of Limerick), Limerick City and County Council
Intent: Highlighting the power of Philanthropy and Social InnovationSign an agreed contract and launch the More for Limerick Fund
Methods: MeetingEmail
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Meeting
Meeting in Limerick City and County Council with Mayor John Moran , Padraic Vallely, John Fitzgerald (Board Member Rethink Ireland) Brendan Troy Head of Trade Limerick City and County Council to sign the contract for More for Limerick Philanthropy Fund and discuss key focus of the fund,
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Request for a meeting and agreeing the parameters of the new More for Limerick Fund
Politician(s) lobbied: Jerry Buttimer (Minister of State), Department of Rural and Community Development
Intent: Minister Buttimer speaks to the value of Philanthropy and Social Innovation and the role Rethink Ireland play in developing and growing these sectors.
Methods: Email
Politician(s) lobbied: Norma Foley (Minister), Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth; Hildegarde Naughton (Minister of State), Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth
Intent: Ministers attend the event, take some publicity photos and highlight the great work of the DPAF awardees
Methods: EmailEvent / Reception
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Invitation and Follow Ups to the Minister to attend the event
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Photocall with both Ministers taking place in Together Academy 18th June- Photocall with awardees and Minister celebrating the partnership
