Intent: Raise awareness about Explorium’s strong visitor numbers and to share a proposal for consideration by the OPW.
Details: Letter to update on Explorium’s one year anniversary since reopening and to share a proposal for consideration.
Intent: Meeting with new OPW Chair held at OPW offices 30 July 2025 - ACEI set out the challenges facing the consulting engineering sector and the need for the OPW and other contracting authorities and wider Government to make sure public sector projects were attractive with the context of scarce resources and a busy pipeline of activity.
Details: Meeting with new Chair of OPW John Conlon and his team
Intent: To request a timeline for the redevelopment of the North Wing of Earlsfort Terrace in accordance with the planning permission granted, for the purpose of housing the National Children's Science Centre.
Details: The National Children's Science Centre
Intent: Attended the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Social Protection to discuss our Pre Budget Submission 2026, and to answer questions from the Committee Members
Details: Pre-Budget Submission 2026
Intent: Highlight issues that currently exist in relation to animal transfers in the zoo sector between Ireland, UK and Europe and sought help to rectify them.::Relationship building::Wished to obtain advice in relation to a new project development::Wished to have a discussion about support for Dublin Zoo and Fota Wildlife Park
Details: Outlined challenges facing animal transfers in the zoo sector. Organised meetings to build relationships. Sought advice in relation to a new project. Requested a meeting to discuss state support for Dublin Zoo and Fota Wildlife Park. Gave Minister an update on animal matters.
Intent: Requesting the B2C Allowance be made available for all foster carers, and not to means test them
Details: Communication to full Committee on Social Protection
Intent: Raise awareness about the facilities and services available at Explorium and to discuss Explorium's future.
Details: Invitation to visit Explorium following the General Election and the formation of the new Government.
Intent: Share information on Ibec Global areas of focus in relation to the publication of its research reports and engagement with CEOs, and to understand the government's international representation plans.
Details: Ibec Global outputs and services
Intent: Raise awareness about the facilities and services available at Explorium and Explorium's wish to become Ireland's National Children's Science Centre.
Details: Telephone call with Chairman of the OPW
Intent: Funding for Dublin Zoo and Fota Wildlife Park::Relationship building
Details: Request for state support for Dublin Zoo and Fota Wildlife Park. Sent letter of introduction and invitation to visit Dublin Zoo. Thanked Minister for support given to Dublin Zoo and Fota
