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2025-09-19
Politician(s) lobbied: Micheál Martin (Taoiseach), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Jim O'Callaghan (Minister), Department of Justice
Intent: To request an update and seek further information regarding Ireland's response to the European Commission Infringement Procedure against Ireland concerning the transposition of Council Framework Decision 2008/913/JHA on combating certain forms and expressions of racism and xenophobia, call for effective protections against hate crime and hate speech, and request a meeting in this regard.
Methods: Email
Details & Methods:
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| — | Hate Speech and Hate Crime (as part of membership of Coalition Against Hate Crime) |
2025-09-19
Politician(s) lobbied: Jennifer Carroll MacNeill (Minister), Department of Health; Pádraig Rice (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Mary Lou McDonald (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; David Cullinane (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Máire Devine (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Chris Andrews (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Kourtney Kenny (Councillor), Dublin City Council; William Joseph Carey (Councillor), South Dublin County Council; Niamh Whelan (Councillor), South Dublin County Council; Mark Wall (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Duncan Smith (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Sinéad Gibney (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Pádraig Rice (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas
Intent: We wanted to arrange an AV Room briefing to highlight gaps in access to the Gender Recognition Act
Methods: Informal communication
Details & Methods:
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| — | TENI advocates for equal rights and access to healthcare for trans people. |
2025-09-19
Politician(s) lobbied: Jennifer Carroll MacNeill (Minister), Department of Health; Pádraig Rice (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Mary Lou McDonald (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; David Cullinane (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Máire Devine (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Chris Andrews (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Kourtney Kenny (Councillor), Dublin City Council; William Joseph Carey (Councillor), South Dublin County Council; Niamh Whelan (Councillor), South Dublin County Council; Mark Wall (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Duncan Smith (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Sinéad Gibney (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas
Intent: We intended to inform DPOs of the current crisis in gender affirming care to better equip them in future planning on new models of care. ::We intended to inform Minister Carroll MacNeil on other issues regarding LGBTQI+ Healthcare, including mental health and elderly care.
Methods: Meeting, Informal communication, Email, Event / Reception
Details & Methods:
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| — | TENI advocates for equal rights and access to healthcare for trans people. |
2025-05-20
Politician(s) lobbied: Pádraig Rice (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; David Cullinane (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Alan Edge (Councillor), South Dublin County Council; Jennifer Whitmore (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Patricia Stephenson (Senator), Seanad; Sinéad Gibney (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Jen Cummins (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas
Intent: TENI wanted to educate and inform the government on three main topics. First, we spoke to representatives regarding the UK Supreme Court ruling to advocate for Ireland not following suit in this matter. Secondly, we spoke to politicians on trans healthcare and advocated for improvements in the pathway for gender affirming care.
Methods: Informal communication, Email, Meeting
Details & Methods:
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| — | TENI advocates for equal rights and access to healthcare for trans people. |
2025-05-20
Politician(s) lobbied: Pádraig Rice (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; David Cullinane (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Alan Edge (Councillor), South Dublin County Council; Jennifer Whitmore (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Patricia Stephenson (Senator), Seanad; Sinéad Gibney (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Jen Cummins (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas
Intent: TENI wanted to educate and inform the government on three main topics. First, we spoke to representatives regarding the UK Supreme Court ruling to advocate for Ireland not following suit in this matter. Secondly, we spoke to politicians on trans healthcare and advocated for improvements in the pathway for gender affirming care.
Methods: Informal communication, Email, Meeting
Details & Methods:
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| — | TENI advocates for equal rights and access to healthcare for trans people. |
2025-01-20
Politician(s) lobbied: Barry Ward (Senator), Seanad; Eileen Flynn (Senator), Seanad; Annie Hoey (Senator), Seanad; Malcolm Byrne (Senator), Seanad; Pauline O'Reilly (Senator), Seanad; Ivana Bacik (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Simon Harris (An Taoiseach), Department of the Taoiseach; Marie Sherlock (Senator), Seanad; Alice-Mary Higgins (Senator), Seanad; Fintan Warfield (Senator), Seanad; Jennifer Carroll MacNeill (Minister of State), Department of the Taoiseach; Helen McEntee (Minister), Department of Justice
Intent: TENI had two intended results for lobbying this period. The first was to discuss our charity status application and discuss possible ways TENI can support the work of the Justice department. The second was as part of our membership of the Coalition against Hate Crime, where we sought information on the Criminal Justice (Incitement to Violence or Hatred and Hate Offences) bill and encouraged it's passage through government.
Methods: Email, Social Media, Letter, Informal communication, Phone call, Event / Reception
Details & Methods:
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| — | TENI advocates for equal rights and access to healthcare for trans people. |
2025-01-20
Politician(s) lobbied: Barry Ward (Senator), Seanad; Eileen Flynn (Senator), Seanad; Annie Hoey (Senator), Seanad; Malcolm Byrne (Senator), Seanad; Pauline O'Reilly (Senator), Seanad; Ivana Bacik (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Simon Harris (An Taoiseach), Department of the Taoiseach; Marie Sherlock (Senator), Seanad; Alice-Mary Higgins (Senator), Seanad; Fintan Warfield (Senator), Seanad; Jennifer Carroll MacNeill (Minister of State), Department of the Taoiseach; Helen McEntee (Minister), Department of Justice
Intent: TENI had two intended results for lobbying this period. The first was to discuss our charity status application and discuss possible ways TENI can support the work of the Justice department. The second was as part of our membership of the Coalition against Hate Crime, where we sought information on the Criminal Justice (Incitement to Violence or Hatred and Hate Offences) bill and encouraged it's passage through government.
Methods: Email, Social Media, Letter, Informal communication, Phone call, Event / Reception
Details & Methods:
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| — | TENI advocates for equal rights and access to healthcare for trans people. |
2024-09-20
Politician(s) lobbied: Annie Hoey (Senator), Seanad; Jerry Buttimer (Senator), Seanad; Róisín Shorthall (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Duncan Smith (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Regina Doherty (Senator), Seanad; Fintan Warfield (Senator), Seanad; Cian O'Callaghan (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Malcolm Byrne (Senator), Seanad; Jennifer Carroll MacNeill (Minister of State), Department of Foreign Affairs; Alice-Mary Higgins (Senator), Seanad; Eileen Flynn (Senator), Seanad; Anne Rabbitte (Minister of State), Department of Health; Bríd Smith (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Neasa Hourigan (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Catherine Connolly (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Roderic O'Gorman (Minister), Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth; Mick Barry (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Mal O'Hara (Senator), Seanad; Jack Chambers (Minister), Department of Finance; Leo Varadkar (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Stephen Donnelly (Minister), Department of Health; Simon Harris (An Taoiseach), Department of the Taoiseach; Seán Sherlock (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; John Brady (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Jennifer Whitmore (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Duncan Smith (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; David Cullinane (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Colm Burke (Minister of State), Department of Health
Intent: We intended to inform politicians that a different way was possible for gender affirming care, and to show that in other countries there are shorter waiting lists and better outcomes for patients. We hoped that this presentation would inform politicians that Ireland has the worst model of care for trans people in Europe, and that showcasing how other countries are doing it would help them in their reviews of the current pathway.
Methods: Email, Event / Reception
Details & Methods:
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| — | TENI hosted an AV Room presentation to showcase alternative pathways for gender affirming care that are being utilised in the UK and the Netherlands. |
2024-05-21
Politician(s) lobbied: Helen McEntee (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Eamon Ryan (Minister), Department of Environment, Climate and Communications; Micheál Martin (Tánaiste and Minister), Department of Foreign Affairs; Leo Varadkar (Taoiseach), Department of the Taoiseach; Chris Andrews (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; John Brady (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Martin Browne (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Pat Buckley (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Matt Carthy (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Sorca Clarke (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Rose Conway-Walsh (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Réada Cronin (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Seán Crowe (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; David Cullinane (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Pa Daly (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Pearse Doherty (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Paul Donnelly (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Dessie Ellis (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Mairéad Farrell (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Kathleen Funchion (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Thomas Gould (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Johnny Guirke (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Martin Kenny (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Claire Kerrane (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Padráig Mac Lochlainn (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Mary Lou McDonald (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Denise Mitchell (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Imelda Munster (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Johnny Mythen (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Louise O'Reilly (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Darren O'Rourke (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Maurice Quinlivan (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Patricia Ryan (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Brian Stanley (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Pauline Tully (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Mark Ward (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Eoin Ó Broin (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Ruairí Ó Murchú (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Aengus Ó Snodaigh (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Fintan Warfield (Senator), Seanad; Lynn Boylan (Senator), Seanad; Paul Gavan (Senator), Seanad
Intent: To seek assurances from Sinn Féin andGovernment that they will continue to supportthe passage of the Criminal Justice(Incitement to Violence or Hatred and HateOffences) Bill 2022.
Methods: Email
Details & Methods:
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| — | Criminal Justice (Incitement to Violence or Hatred and Hate Offences) Bill 2022 |
2024-05-20
Politician(s) lobbied: Annie Hoey (Senator), Seanad; Catherine Connolly (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Bríd Smith (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Christopher O'Sullivan (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Richard Bruton (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Gary Gannon (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Mick Barry (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Catherine Murphy (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Richard Boyd Barrett (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Gino Kenny (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Paul Murphy (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Joan Collins (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Aodhán Ó Ríordáin (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Patrick Costello (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Dara Calleary (Minister of State), Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment; Mary Butler (Minister of State), Department of Health; Ivana Bacik (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Leo Varadkar (Minister), Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment; Malcolm Byrne (Senator), Seanad; Mark Daly (Senator), Seanad; Pippa Hackett (Senator), Seanad; Tom Clonan (Senator), Seanad; Eileen Flynn (Senator), Seanad; Alice-Mary Higgins (Senator), Seanad; Lynn Ruane (Senator), Seanad; Jennifer Carroll MacNeill (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Chris Andrews (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Mary Lou McDonald (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Pa Daly (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Ged Nash (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Thomas Pringle (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Catherine Ardagh (Senator), Seanad; Pat Casey (Senator), Seanad; Lisa Chambers (Senator), Seanad; Timmy Dooley (Senator), Seanad; Erin McGreehan (Senator), Seanad; Regina Doherty (Senator), Seanad; Mary Seery Kearney (Senator), Seanad; Rebecca Moynihan (Senator), Seanad; Marie Sherlock (Senator), Seanad; Mark Wall (Senator), Seanad; Frances Black (Senator), Seanad; Cian O'Callaghan (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Stephen Donnelly (Minister), Department of Health; Simon Harris (An Taoiseach), Department of the Taoiseach; Anne Rabbitte (Minister of State), Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth; Colm Burke (Minister of State), Department of Health; David Cullinane (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Duncan Smith (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Jennifer Whitmore (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; John Brady (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Róisín Shorthall (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Seán Sherlock (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Jack Chambers (Minister of State), Department of Transport; Jerry Buttimer (Senator), Seanad; Mal O'Hara (Senator), Seanad; Fintan Warfield (Senator), Seanad; Roderic O'Gorman (Minister), Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth; Robert Troy (Minister of State), Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment; Neasa Hourigan (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Holly Cairns (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Violet Anne Wynne (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas
Intent: We intended to inform politicians of the realities of trans people's lives in Ireland. In particular, we wanted to highlight the issues relating to Gender Affirming Care, and to educate them on possible alternative models of care.
Methods: Email, Meeting
Details & Methods:
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| — | TENI advocates for equal rights and access to healthcare for trans people. |
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