Ambassador Martin Fraser attended an event organised by the RNLI at the House of Lords on 17th March 2026. During the event he heard from the Chief Executive about the charity’s new strategic vision to 2040 as well as hearing from frontline RNLI volunteers and someone who was rescued by an off-duty RNLI lifeguard.The invitations were issued from the Chief Executive Peter Sparkes and the event hosted by Lord Mark Sedwill, RNLI Trustee. - Event / Reception
Intent: 1) To ensure that the challenges faced by Irish people in prison and particularly those who have finished their sentences in Ireland are understood by relevant government officials. To ensure that better support is provided to Irish people in prison overseas and on their return either by the State, or that organisations such as ICPO continue to be funded to carry out this work.::2) Agreements are put in place and legislation introduced where necessary to ensure that US Driver licences can be exchanged in Ireland and people returning including people resettling in Ireland after prison in the US do not have to sit a driver test in Ireland those delaying or reducing the options for employment.
Details: 1) Raising awareness of the challenges faced by Irish people in prison overseas and seeking to improve the supports and information available to them in prison and on return. 2) The achievement of unilateral or reciprocal (as appropriate) driver licence exchange with the United States as part of t, ...
Global Irish Forum 30 April-1 May - meeting with Minister Neale Richmond attended as part of the Irish-US Driver's Licence Exchange Campaign. Minister briefed on a recent research report in relation to licence exchange and the recommendations of the report by spokespersons for the group. The group explained the advantages of having a US Driver Exchange for people returning form the US and asked that the Government consider changing legislation and policy to facilitate this - MeetingGlobal Irish Forum 30 April-1 May “Listening and Learning from each other” breakout sessions-Leslie Alcock and Catherine Kenny attended separate sessions. One attended by President Connolly and several of her officials, none introduced. LA spoke about ICPO's work and challenges facing Irish people in prison and on return to Ireland and issues facing families of Irish people in prison abroad. CK session included Irish Ambassador to UK. CK spoke about ICPO and challenges facing Irish prisoners - Event / Reception
Intent: A meeting with the Ambassador to introduce him to the CEO and Chair of The Ivors Academy and inform him of the work that is carried out on behalf of Irish songwriters and composers based in the UK and Ireland. Also to introduce the Chair and CEO of The Ivors Academy to the Embassy's Head of Cultural Affairs
Details: Email to Ambassador Fraser to introduce the work of The Ivors Academy to him and to request a meeting to introduce the CEO to him
Aforementioned meeting with Ambassador Fraser and the Embassy's Head of Cultural Affairs with the CEO and Chair of The Ivors Academy and the Head of Policy in Ireland - MeetingThere was an email exchange with the Ambassador's PA to arrange the meeting and an email of thanks sent following the meeting. The Embassy's Head of Cultural Affairs also attended this meeting. Following the meeting , the contact details of The Ivors Academy's CEO and Chair were emailed to her. - Email
Intent: A National Life Science Strategy encompassing fast and fair access to innovative treatments::Improves wait time for access to innovative treatments for patients in Ireland
Attended an Institute of International and European Affairs on the 18th September and made a comment from the floor about Life Science Strategy and the importance of faster access to innovative treatments. - Event / ReceptionBritish Irish Chamber Conference and dinner. Made a comment from the floor in plenary session relating to competitiveness, fast & fair access to innovation and the importance of a Life Sciences Strategy for Ireland. - Event / ReceptionConversation with Dept of Health officials about the value of innovation at the launch of report by National Clinical Trials Oversight Group (NCTOG), Iveagh House on 21st November. Minister for Health launched the report on the night. - Informal communication
Ambassador Fraser and I were sat at the same table at the British Irish Chamber of Commerce dinner in the House of Commons, London. It was an unarranged meeting, though we discussed energy issues and wind energy in Ireland generally. - Meeting
