Paul Melia

Paul Melia

Total lobbying returns involving this official: 105

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Official Profile

Most Recent Title
Special Advisor
Most Recent Public Body
Department of Education
First Seen
21 May 2019
Last Seen
9 September 2026

Observed Titles

Adviser to MinisterSpecial AdviserSpecial Advisor

Observed Public Bodies

Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and YouthDepartment of EducationDepartment of Environment, Climate and CommunicationsDepartment of HealthDepartment of Housing, Planning and Local GovernmentDepartment of Housing, Planning, Community and Local GovernmentDepartment of TransportDepartment of the Taoiseach

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Lobbying Records (Page 1 of 11)

Children's Books Ireland CLG

46 officials
2026-09-04

Intent: Support from government and opposition TDs in relation to funding for primary and secondary school libraries

Details: Emails and mailout to government and opposition TDs and Senators on the subject of funding for school libraries, briefing event for TDs and Senators on same in Leinster House

Methods
Emailed Dublin-based TDs and Senators and those with a responsibility for Education, inviting them to attend the CBI AV Room briefing session and to consider supporting our call for funding for school libraries in Budget 2027. - EmailEmailed Government TDs, Micheal Mairtin, Simon Harris, Hildegarde Naughton, Jack Chambers, Patrick O'Donovan, Norma Foley, sharing our budget submission document and asking them to support our call for funding for school libraries. Roy Hearne was also emailed. - EmailOn the 12th of May we were hosted in the AV Room in Leinster House by the Social Democrats where we ran a briefing session for Oireachtas members on the need for primary and secondary school libraries. - Event / Reception

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: 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

The Ireland Funds

6 officials
2026-05-21

Intent: To widen and deepen access to Music Generation for children and young people most in need in Ireland.

Details: Communication and meeting with Department of the Taoiseach and Department of Education and Youth to discuss further development of Music Generation (2027 - 2031) and its provision of performance music education to children and young people.

Methods
Meeting with the Taoiseach, Minister for Department of Education and Youth DPO from their respective departments. - Meeting

Music Generation DAC

6 officials
2026-05-21
Current/Former DPOFAQ

Intent: To widen and deepen access to Music Generation for children and young people most in need in Ireland.

Details: Communications and meeting with Department of the Taoiseach and Department of Education and Youth to discuss further development of Music Generation (2027 - 2031) and its provision of performance music education to children and young people.

Methods
Meeting with the Taoiseach, Minister for Department of Education and Youth and DPOs from their respective departments. - MeetingTelephone conversations in advance of and to arrange meeting. - Phone callText messages in advance of and to arrange meeting. - Informal communication

Ibec

66 officials
2026-05-21

Intent: Communicate the relevance of the financial services industry in Ireland, its economic impact, its competitive opportunities, and its strategic objectives for the next 5 years. Also, to highlight the importance of establishing a retail investment culture in Ireland through Savings and Investment Accounts.

Details: Financial services industry strategy 2026-2030

Methods
MeetingSocial Media

Q4PR

6 officials
2026-05-21
Current/Former DPOFAQ

Intent: To widen and deepen access to Music Generation for children and young people most in need in Ireland.

Details: Communication and meetings with Department of Taoiseach and Department of Education and Youth to discuss further development of Music Generation (2027 -2031) and its provision of performance music education to children and young people.

Methods
Meeting with An Taoiseach and Minister for Education and Youth, and their respective DPOs. - MeetingPhone calls with DPOs in advance of a meeting with An Taoiseach and Minister for Education and Youth. - Phone call

Not Us Limited

6 officials
2026-05-21
Current/Former DPOFAQ

Intent: To widen and deepen access to Music Generation for children and young people most in need in Ireland.

Details: Communication and meetings with Department of Taoiseach and Department of Education and Youth to discuss further development of Music Generation (2027 - 2031) and its provision of performance music education to children and young people.

Methods
Meeting with the Taoiseach and Minister for Education and Youth, and DPOs from their respective departments. - MeetingPhone calls to DPOs working with the Taoiseach and Minister for Education and Youth, ahead of a planned meeting. - Phone call