Charles Ward

Charles Ward

Total lobbying returns involving this official: 107

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Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas
First Seen
11 December 2024
Last Seen
26 May 2026

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Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas

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Updated 31 May 2026

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FND Ireland

27 officials
2026-05-26

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.

Details: FND Healthcare services in Ireland

Methods
AV room presentation on 30th April 2026. - Event / Reception

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

Methods
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

Beefplan Movement

184 officials
2026-05-21

Intent: Support for policies and programmes beneficial for Irish beef farmers

Details: Matters of significance to Irish Cattle & Beef farmers

Methods
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

EPIC Empowering People in Care

15 officials
2026-05-21

Intent: We sought support from elected representatives for amendments to the Bill

Details: Child Care Bill 2025

Methods
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: 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.

Methods
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

Fair Seas Ireland

14 officials
2026-05-21

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

Methods
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