Sonja Hyland

Sonja Hyland

Total lobbying returns involving this official: 26

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Most Recent Title
Deputy Secretary General
Most Recent Public Body
Department of Foreign Affairs
First Seen
18 September 2020
Last Seen
21 May 2025

Observed Titles

Assistant SecretaryDeputy Secretary General

Observed Public Bodies

Department of Foreign Affairs
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Lobbying Records (Page 1 of 3)

Intent: Influence position on Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Act 2023

Details: Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Act 2023

Methods
Email correspondence with Kathleen Funchion MEP to secure a meeting in March 2025 - EmailMeeting with Kathleen Funchion in March 2025. - MeetingMeeting with Laurence Simms and Sonja Hyland in April 2025. - Meeting

Intent: Request high-level meeting, including with Department of Foreign Affairs officials, to discuss what more can be done by Ireland, in coordination and in concert with other states, to bring an end to the catastrophic situation in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, and Gaza in particular.

Details: Letters seeking engagement on possible action by Ireland, in coordination and in concert with other states, on catastrophic situation in the Occupied Palestinian Territory

Methods
1 letter to Taoiseach Simon Harris, 1 letter to Micheál Martin copying DFA officials2 letters, one to Simon Harris, other to Micheál Martin cc'ing DFA officials - Letter

Intent: Introduce the work of CES in Northern Ireland

Details: Meeting to share information on the work of CES

Officials
Methods
Meeting with Sonja Hyland Deputy Secretary General DFA - 17th October 2024– introduction to CES - Meeting

Intent: Influence position on Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Act 2023

Details: Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Act 2023

Methods
Communicated via email/ meetings about the Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Act 2023 - EmailCommunicated via email/ meetings about the Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Act 2023 - Meeting

Intent: Sharing of information and human rights concerns in particular re Gaza, update on ongoing work in this area

Details: Human rights in Israel & the occupied Palestinian territory (IOPT)

Methods
Meeting with Deputy Ivana Bacik regarding ongoing situation in Gaza - Virtual MeetingMeeting with Mary Lou McDonald TD with Palestinian partners to discuss ongoing situation in Gaza - MeetingMeeting with Minister Joe O'Brien TD with Palestinian partners to discuss ongoing situation in Gaza - Meeting

Intent: Input into Government consultation on new National Action Plan (NAP) on BHR

Details: Business & human rights, corporate accountability

Officials
Methods
Input into Government consultation on new National Action Plan (NAP) on BHR - Meeting

Intent: Sharing of information and human rights concerns re Gaza, update on ongoing work in this area

Details: Human rights in Israel & the occupied Palestinian territory (IOPT)

Methods
Letter to Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs Micheal Martin raising concerns and requesting a meeting the discuss the situation in Gaza. Sent jointly with Amnesty, IPSC, Sadaka, ICTU, Trócaire, Action Aid Ireland, Frontline Defenders, GLAN. - LetterSharing information with Senator Frances Black and Deputy Gary Gannon regarding ongoing situation in Gaza. - Informal communicationSharing information with Senator Frances Black and Deputy Gary Gannon regarding ongoing situation in Gaza. - Phone call

Intent: To raise concerns about risks to supply chains and the need to communicate the need to raise awareness to do more to prepare for upcoming regulations

Details: Business & Human Rights Roundtable

Methods
Meeting on Business & Human Rights round table discussion - Meeting