Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science
First Seen
13 September 2023
Last Seen
21 September 2026
Observed Titles
Adviser to MinisterSpecial AdviserSpecial Advisor
Observed Public Bodies
Department of Agriculture and the MarineDepartment of Agriculture, Food and the MarineDepartment of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science
Current Oireachtas Committee Memberships
No current committee memberships matched for this official.
Intent: Share the Pre-Budget Submission “Funding Inclusive Futures”, set out LGBTQI+ priorities for Budget 2027, outline the submission's key asks, invite to attend launch briefing.
Email correspondence with Senator Laura Harmon to secure the use of the Oireachtas AV Room for the launch of the Pre-Budget Submission, and ask the Senator to speak at the event. - EmailEmails to Ministers, Ministers of State, and Senior Department Officials to share Pre-Budget Submission, invite to the launch, highlight budget priorities/asks specifically related to Ministers’/Departments’ remits, and request meetings - EmailEmails to special advisors/policy advisors for relevant Ministers, to share Pre-Budget Submission, invite to the launch, highlight budget priorities/asks specifically related to Ministers’/Departments’ remits, and request meetings as relevant. - Email
Intent: To communicate Amgen's perspective on policy conditions that support innovation, investment, advanced manufacturing and high-value employment, and to contribute to transatlantic dialogue on life sciences competitiveness.
Details: Participation in a multi stakeholder life sciences roundtable on EU and Irish policy issues affecting the sector's competitiveness
Intent: To raise awareness amongst stakeholders of how Ireland can remain competitive as a destination for future global life sciences investment, by ensuring that pharmaceutical innovation is valued at all stages of the value chain, including measures to increase support for research development activities, infrastructure to support resilient manufacturing supply, and timely access to innovative medicines for Irish patients.
Details: EU and Irish life sciences policy development and competitiveness
Intent: To raise awareness of the important role that highly educated PhD scientists play in the success of the pharma sector in Ireland , and ensure that there is a continued supply of such world-class graduates in the future
Details: Research Funding for universities for PhD study in the area of STEM
Intent: Share the Pre-Budget Submission “Funding Inclusive Futures”, set out LGBTQI+ priorities for Budget 2027, outline the submission's key asks, invite to attend launch briefing, request meetings as relevant.
Email correspondence with Senator Laura Harmon to request her assistance related to the use of the Oireachtas AV Room for the launch of the Pre-Budget Submission, and ask the Senator to speak at the event. - EmailEmails to Ministers, Ministers of State, and Senior Department Officials to share Pre-Budget Submission, invite to the launch, highlight budget priorities/asks specifically related to Ministers’/Departments’ remits, and request meetings as relevant - EmailLaunch of and briefing on the Pre-Budget Submission in the Oireachtas AV Room, Leinster House - Event / Reception
Intent: To inform political stakeholders of the successes and challenges within Horse Sport Ireland's high performance programme and reinforce the importance of continued Government support and investment.::To outline the achievements of the National Breeding Services programme and emphasise its role in supporting national breeding policy, genetic improvement, the competitiveness of the Irish sport horse sector and the need for ongoing policy and funding support.::To increase awareness among elected representatives of equestrian sport and the wider sport horse sector, its importance to rural communities, and its contribution to the Irish economy.::Highlighted the equestrian focus in the most recent round of the Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Scheme (ORIS) and the need for councils to consider submitting applications.
Details: Opportunities and challenges for the sport horse sector
Intent: To support policies that foster innovation, strengthen Ireland's competitiveness as a life sciences hub, and improve patient access to innovative medicines
Details: Discussion on the EU Biotech Act, access to medicines, innovation, and Ireland's life sciences policy environment, including opportunities to strengthen research, development, manufacturing, and the competitiveness of the sector.
