Politician(s) lobbied: Harry McCann (Special Adviser), Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science; James Lawless (Minister), Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science
Intent: Showcase Rethink Irelands investment to date, highlighting our impact and synergies with the Dept and identify further opportunities for Rethink Ireland to work with DFHERIS
Methods: EmailMeeting
Politician(s) lobbied: Jack Chambers (Minister), Department of Public Expenditure, NDP Delivery and Reform
Intent: Request for a meeting with Minister to discuss National Lottery Review and speak to the open Fund mechanism in the recommendations by INDECON
Methods: Email
Politician(s) lobbied: Emer Higgins (Minister of State), Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth; Norma Foley (Minister), Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth
Intent: Secure a meeting to discuss all three points including Celebrating the Impact of DPAF to Date: Reviewing key milestones, achievements, and successful outcomes delivered through the fund so far.Key Findings from Evaluation: Examining core insights, lessons learned, and strategic takeaways from the recent evaluation report.Next Steps and DPAF 5.0: Outlining future priorities and the opportunity for Rethink Ireland to continue managing the fund.
Methods: EmailLetter
Politician(s) lobbied: Mary Butler (Government Chief Whip and Minister), Department of the Taoiseach
Intent: Strengthen the partnership with the Minister and the department, showcase the impact and speak to a potential follow on funding to Headstart fund
Methods: Email
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Email
Shared the up to date yearly report and shared a potential new fund scope for consideration with Dpt
Politician(s) lobbied: Timmy Dooley (Minister of State), Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine
Intent: Minister would take part in the photocall., learn more about Rethink Ireland and a discussion around potential funding with Rethink Ireland
Methods: Phone callEmail
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Phone call
Discussion around the photocall and potential partnership with Dept Marine
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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Email
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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Email
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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Email
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
