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.
Intent: Continued development of the FND MDT Clinic in St James Hospital, Establish a new paediatric FND MDT Clinic in CHI and continued support and development of the HSE community Neurorehabilitation services nationally.
Intent: Implementation of the current strategy and an extension of its lifespan::A new Autism Innovation Strategy provided for in legislation
Details: Sought support for the full implementation of (and extension of the lifespan) of the current Autism Innovation Strategy and implementation of government commitment to place the strategy on a statutory footing
Discussed issue at meetings of the All Party Gruop on Autism - MeetingEngaged with Deputy Carrigy as Chair of the All Party Group on Autism - Phone callEngaged with Minister Higgins office - Email
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
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: To inform the Committee on the issue of Marine Protected areas and Fair Seas key asks of forthcoming legislaiton
Details: Fair Seas presentation of written and oral information to the Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Marine protected areaspplying supplementary evidence to the committee
Fair Seas submitted written evidence and oral evidence at a JOC session on Marine Protected Areas as well as written evidence regarding the Maritime Jurisdiction Act. - Submission