Intent: To discuss Dochas' engagement with activities organised by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade during Ireland's EU Presidency
Details: Dochas EU Presidency Engagement with DFAT
Methods
Coordination meetings - Virtual MeetingMeetings with DFAT officials - Meeting
Intent: An opening address by the DG to welcome discussions on this topic ahead of Ireland's Presidency - the DG was not available on that date
Details: Invitation to DG Michael Gaffey to open an EU Presidency Roundtable on Protecting Children in Crisis
Methods
Email invitation to open and attend a policy roundtable event - Email
Intent: To better understand opportunities for public-private collaboration in this space.
Details: Discussion regarding the role private capital can play in supporting Ireland's humanitarian response and development finance priorities, particularly in the context of Ireland's forthcoming EU presidency.
Methods
EmailVirtual Meeting
Intent: To better understand opportunities for public-private collaboration in this space
Details: Discussion regarding the role private capital can play in supporting Ireland's humanitarian response and development finance priorities, particularly in the context of Ireland's forthcoming EU presidency.
Methods
EmailVirtual Meeting
Intent: Inform Irish policy makers of the opportunities for leadership on development
Details: Presented to a dinner on development priorities for the Irish EU Presidency organised by the Gates Foundation
Methods
Presented to a dinner on development priorities for the Irish EU Presidency organised by the Gates Foundation. - Event / Reception
Intent: Commitment from Ireland to adequately fund global education in 2026.
Details: Round Table Meeting with Minister Neale Richmond to discuss priorities for EU Presidency. Called for global education to be major priority
Methods
Meeting held in Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Iveagh House on 26th February 2026 - Meeting
Intent: Education and raised awareness of the importance of support for global malnutrition.
Details: Discussion on the importance of combatting global malnutrition as one of the leading causes of child death globally, contributing to the deaths of over 2 million children under five every year.
Intent: Raise awareness of Christian Aid Ireland's international development and humanitarian work
Details: International development and humanitarian action
Methods
Meetings with Minister of State for International Development and Diaspora, Neale Richmond TD - Meeting
Intent: Improved understanding of GEI-MFF negotiations and suggested amendments to the European Council relevant texts
Details: Policy Brief on the Global Europe Instrument (GEI) and negotiations on the Multiannual Financial Framework
Methods
Policy brief with suggested amendments sent on 26 February 2026 and 5 March 2026 - Email
Intent: Partnership roundtable discussion between Save the Children and Irish Aid (DCAD of DFA) to take stock of current partnership, align on priorities for children, and chart the route forward for the partnership.
Details: Partnership Roundtable between Save the Children and Irish Aid (including CEO and Director General)
Methods
Meeting between colleagues of Save the Children delegation, led by CEO Moazzam Malik, and colleagues of Irish Aid, convened by DG Michael Gaffey, to review existing partnership, align on key priorities, and chart the route forward for deeper strategic collaboration. - Meeting