Current memberships may indicate policy relevance. They do not prove why a lobbying contact was made, and may not match membership at the time of older returns.
In relation to programme and policy issues relevant to beef farmers - Informal communicationIn relation to programme and policy issues relevant to beef farmers - Phone callThe emails were in relation to programme and policy issues relevant to beef farmers - Email
Email Sent to all members of the Oireachtas Committee for Children. The submission is publish on our website www.epiconline.ie - EmailMet with Elected representatives and the Minister for Children to discuss our amendments. - MeetingWrote to the Minister for Children Norma Foley to seek support for EPIC amendments - Letter
Intent: Share Ibec's position on the review of the EU Cybersecurity Act (CSA2) with the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Home Affairs and Migration
Details: Review of the EU Cybersecurity Act (CSA2)
We contacted TDs and Senators to make them aware of our concerns over proposed amendments to International Protection Bill 2026 and made recommendations for new amendments - Email
Intent: To inform Committee consideration of policy in this area by advocating for a balanced, evidence-informed, and rights-based approach to children’s digital engagement, including protecting sleep, reducing online harms, supporting positive use, and ensuring responsibility of technology providers.
Details: Invited oral submission to the Joint Committee on Children and Equality on technology, social media, and children.
Opening statement delivered to the Joint Committee on Children and Equality on 5 February 2026, outlining PSI’s evidence-based position on digital technology, social media, and children’s mental health and development.Keira Keogh (Cathaoirleach)Aisling Dempsey (Leas-Chathaoirleach)Grace BolandJohn ConnollyEmer CurrieAidan FarrellyClaire KerraneCharles WardRuairí Ó Murchú - Meeting
Intent: Putting forward IRC's position on / analysis of the Bill and seeking further engagement to discuss
Details: Contacted Parliamentarians to discuss the International Protection Bill 2026 and amendments thereto. Engagement was throughout the period, mainly through email but also with some meetings.
Emails seeking a meeting to discuss the Bill and its amendments, including amendments suggested by IRC - EmailMet with the following in relation to bill (separate meetings):- Deputy Gannon - Office of Senator Stephenson.- Senator McCarthy- Senator Noonan - Meeting
Annual event with a number of 'asks' this year focussing on- Equal treatment of youth workers in terms of pay and conditions- Ensure work is properly funded to respond to increasing inflation and other costs- Support for a proper capital programme for youth work across Government with a central role for youth services - Lobby day
Invitation by email to attend CARI's strategy launch outlining our direction and priorities for the next five years.This strategy reaffirms our commitment to ensuring that sexual abuse never defines a child’s future.This plan reflects not just our goals, but our identity as an organization and the responsibility we hold in supporting those affected.Event detailsDate: Wednesday 28 JanuaryTime: 9:30am – 11:30amLocation: Europe House, 5 Balfe St, Dublin 2 - Email
