Michael McDowell

Michael McDowell

Total lobbying returns involving this official: 525

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Most Recent Title
Senator
Most Recent Public Body
Seanad
First Seen
19 September 2016
Last Seen
17 June 2026

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Senator

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Seanad

Current Oireachtas Committee Memberships

Updated 31 May 2026

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Safetynet Primary Care

8 officials
2026-06-17

Intent: That the International Protection Bill 2026 be amended to: require informed consent before medical information is shared (Head 18(5)); guarantee continued healthcare access for persons subject to deportation orders; protect medical care continuity during accommodation transfers; establish minimum healthcare standards for detention facilities; establish a State-funded Istanbul Protocol-compliant medico-legal assessment service; and define acute and essential medical care.

Details: Safetynet Primary Care engaged members of the Oireachtas during passage of the International Protection Bill 2026, advocating for healthcare amendments. As the only healthcare provider to give evidence at pre-legislative scrutiny, Safetynet sought to restore provisions unanimously adopted by the Joi, ...

Methods
Correspondence with members of the Dáil and Seanad providing briefing materials and proposed amendment wording in respect of the International Protection Bill 2026. - EmailMeetings held with members of the Oireachtas to discuss Safetynet Primary Care's position on key provisions of the International Protection Bill 2026. - MeetingWritten briefing setting out proposed amendments to the International Protection Bill 2026, circulated to members of the Oireachtas Seanad. - Submission

daa plc

66 officials
2026-05-21

Intent: Increase political stakeholders’ understanding of Dublin Airport’s development needs and garner support for infrastructure or policy decisions (by experiencing projects first-hand).

Details: Email invitation sent for political Stakeholder briefing and tour at Dublin Airport. (Subsequently event did not take place)

Methods
Dublin and Meath TDs, Senators, MEPs, and County Councillors - Email

Mental Health Reform

36 officials
2026-05-21

Intent: Adoption of human rights based legislative reforms, particularly in relation to MH Bill

Details: Mental Health Bill 2024

Methods
Call on MH Bill Amendments Ian Power on 10.4.2026 - Phone callCall on MH Bill Enya Kennedy (Patricia Stephenson's office) on 30.3.2026 9.4.2026 10.4.2026 and 15.4.2026 - Phone callCall on MH Bill amendments with Ian Power on 21.1.2026 - Phone call

Intent: Influence policy by making recommendations and amendments to Criminal Law and Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2026

Details: Email to TDs and senators in relation to the Criminal Law and Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2026

Methods
Email sent to multiple TDs and senators - Email
Current/Former DPOFAQ

Intent: To seek support for proposals/raise points in Digital Business Ireland report on The Impact of Revised EU Cybersecurity Act on Irish SMEs

Details: EU Cybersecurity Act

Methods
Emails requesting meetings with key stakeholders to discuss Digital Business Ireland's The Impact of Revised EU Cybersecurity Act on Irish SMEs report. - Email

Irish Red Cross

34 officials
2026-05-21

Intent: Putting forward IRC's position on / analysis of the Bill and seeking further engagement to discuss

Details: Contacted Parliamentarians to discuss the International Protection Bill 2026 and amendments thereto. Engagement was throughout the period, mainly through email but also with some meetings.

Methods
Emails seeking a meeting to discuss the Bill and its amendments, including amendments suggested by IRC - EmailMet with the following in relation to bill (separate meetings):- Deputy Gannon - Office of Senator Stephenson.- Senator McCarthy- Senator Noonan - Meeting

Irish Red Cross

20 officials
2026-05-21

Intent: Ensure Parliamentarians were aware of and briefed on IRCs position regarding family reunification

Details: Corresponding with Parliamentarians on proposed changes to the State's family reunification policy

Methods
Emails sent to, and email exchanges with, a number of DPOs on the proposed changes to the family reunification policy. Emails included IRC's position paper on family reunification and offered further engagement with DPOs if interested - EmailMeeting with Deputy Rabbitte on family reunification, and informal meeting with Deputy Bacik in Leinster House - Meeting