Noel Byrne

Noel Byrne

Total lobbying returns involving this official: 201

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Official Profile

Most Recent Title
Adviser to Minister of State
Most Recent Public Body
Department of Education
First Seen
4 January 2021
Last Seen
21 May 2026

Observed Titles

Adviser to MinisterAdviser to Minister of StateSpecial Adviser

Observed Public Bodies

Department of Children and Youth AffairsDepartment of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and YouthDepartment of EducationDepartment of Health

Current Oireachtas Committee Memberships

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Lobbying Records (Page 1 of 21)

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

Council of The Bar of Ireland

57 officials
2026-05-21

Intent: To secure a meeting between members of The Bar and parliamentary party members and officials to discuss topics including judicial review, the Civil Reform Bill, Civil Legal Aid and Criminal Legal Aid.

Details: Invitation to meet with members of the Bar of Ireland to discuss various legal reforms currently underway

Methods
Email

Chime

1 official
2026-05-19

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 the increased availability of assisted technology for Deaf and Hard of Hearing students

Details: Meeting with the Minister for Special Education

Officials
Methods
Meeting with the Minister for Special Education - MeetingEmailPhone call

Medical Emergency Response

2 officials
2026-01-21
Current/Former DPOFAQ

Intent: To raise awareness of the findings of the MER report, to inform consideration of allergy awareness and emergency preparedness in schools, and to support coordination with relevant bodies, including Safefood, in the development of guidance and information for schools.

Details: Discussion of findings from the MER 2025 report on medical emergency preparedness in Irish schools, including issues relating to allergy awareness, staff training, and access to emergency medicines. MER also outlined its engagement with Safefood following a recent Parliamentary Question and the shar, ...

Methods
MER met virtually with Minister of State Michael Moynihan to discuss the findings of the 2025 MER report on medical emergency preparedness in Irish schools. The discussion focused on gaps in training, access to emergency medicines, and school preparedness identified in the report. MER also outlined its engagement with Safefood following a recent Parliamentary Question, including the sharing of the report to inform updated allergy information for schools. - Virtual Meeting