Michael Moynihan

Michael Moynihan

Total lobbying returns involving this official: 1146

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Most Recent Title
Minister of State
Most Recent Public Body
Department of Education
First Seen
28 December 2015
Last Seen
7 August 2026

Oireachtas Profile

Observed Titles

Minister of StateTD

Observed Public Bodies

Department of EducationDepartment of Education and YouthDáil Éireann, the Oireachtas

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Lobbying Records (Page 1 of 115)

Chime

2 officials
2026-07-28

Intent: To advocate for the development of Irish Sign Language as a Leaving Certificate curriculum subject and exam subject.To advocate for the publication of educational outcomes of Deaf and Hard of Hearing students.To advocate for increased SNAs, Visiting Teachers and Special Education Teacher allocation hours for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Students.To advocate for the increased availability of assisted technology for Deaf and Hard of Hearing students.

Details: Meeting with the Minister for Special Education, Michael Moynihan TD

Methods
EmailMeeting

IRD Duhallow

8 officials
2026-06-25

Intent: We are calling for:✅ €6.1m increase for SICAP to support work tackling poverty and disadvantage✅ €10m secured annually for integration supports for new arrivals✅ €10.2m additional funding for LEADER to support rural enterprise and community projects✅ €12m investment in Tús/RSS to sustain essential local services✅ €500k to expand Rural Recreation Officers, supporting tourism, trails and local amenities

Details: ILDN Pre Budget Launch

Methods
On the 17th of June Local Development Companies Network launched our Pre-Budget Submission 2027 in Buswells, Dublin.The message to Government is clear: Budget 2027 must match ambition with investment.Local Development Companies such as IRD Duhallow work in every part of Ireland, rural, urban and island communities, supporting people, community groups and social enterprises to tackle poverty, disadvantage, isolation and barriers to opportunity. - Lobby day

Intent: Ensuring the right to access autism assessment and autism specific services in health/education is strengthened in any reform of the Disability Act

Details: Engaged with relevant public officials on proposed changes to the Disability Act

Methods
Discussed issue with NCSE CEO - Phone callDiscussed issue with NCSE CEO - Virtual MeetingEngaged with Colm O'Conaill - Email

Intent: Support for the AsIAm Autism-Friendly Schools Programme and increased understanding of the barriers encountered by Autistic students

Details: Invited public officials to attend Autism-Friendly Schools events across the country

Methods
Discussed events with Minister's Special Advisor and CEO of NCSE - Phone callInvited public officials - Email

Intent: Provision of the required number of appropriate school places (mainstream, special class and special school) for Autistic children for the coming academic year::Secure a pause to proposed roll-out of 'Inclusive Special Classes'

Details: Campaigned to secure appropriate school places for every Autistic children for the 2026/27 academic year

Methods
Briefed opposition spokespersons on the issue - Phone callDiscussed the issue with Cllr McAdam and Deputy Geoghegan informally at separate events - Informal communicationEngaged with CEO of NCSE on issue - Phone call

Intent: A pause on proposed changes to SNA provision to ensure any changes safeguards the rights of Autistic students

Details: Engaged with Ministers, Public Representatives and Departmental Officials on proposed changes to the SNA Scheme

Methods
Attended SNA Event in Department of Education - Event / ReceptionAttended a meeting of the All Party Group on Autism on the topic - MeetingEngaged with both Minister's Special Advisors - Informal communication

Intent: Opportunity for AsIAm to represent the interests of Autistic students at the National Convention on Education

Details: Engaged with Department of Education and Youth on opportunities for organisation to participate in National Convention on Education

Methods
Attended the launch of the National Conversation on Education - Event / ReceptionRaised issue with Minister Moynihan's Special Advisor - Phone call

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

Horse Sport Ireland

58 officials
2026-05-21
Current/Former DPOFAQ

Intent: To outline to Oireachtas members the funding allocated under the National Breeding Services Grant Scheme to their county and the benefits of the scheme.

Details: National Breeding Services Grant Scheme

Methods
Email sent to Oireachtas members in outlining the funding allocated under the National Breeding Services Grant Scheme to organisations/shows in their area. - Email