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Stephen Foley

Stephen Foley

Total lobbying returns involving this official: 186

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Most Recent Title
Special Adviser
Most Recent Public Body
Department of Health
First Seen
19 January 2021
Last Seen
21 September 2026

Observed Titles

Adviser to MinisterSpecial Adviser

Observed Public Bodies

Department of Business, Enterprise and InnovationDepartment of DefenceDepartment of Enterprise, Trade and EmploymentDepartment of FinanceDepartment of Health

Current Oireachtas Committee Memberships

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BeLonG To Youth Services Ltd.

49 officials
2026-09-21

Intent: Share the Pre-Budget Submission “Funding Inclusive Futures”, set out LGBTQI+ priorities for Budget 2027, outline the submission's key asks, invite to attend launch briefing.

Details: Funding Inclusive Futures, LGBTQI+ Pre-Budget Submission

Officials
Laura HarmonSimon HarrisJohn HoganNorma FoleyOlive McGovernKevin McCarthyJack ChambersJerry Buttimer
Methods
Email correspondence with Senator Laura Harmon to secure the use of the Oireachtas AV Room for the launch of the Pre-Budget Submission, and ask the Senator to speak at the event. - EmailEmails to Ministers, Ministers of State, and Senior Department Officials to share Pre-Budget Submission, invite to the launch, highlight budget priorities/asks specifically related to Ministers’/Departments’ remits, and request meetings - EmailEmails to special advisors/policy advisors for relevant Ministers, to share Pre-Budget Submission, invite to the launch, highlight budget priorities/asks specifically related to Ministers’/Departments’ remits, and request meetings as relevant. - Email
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Insurance Ireland

17 officials
2026-09-21

Intent: To inform discussion of health insurance issues within the HSE, including submission of a report highlighting the benefits and value of private health insurance sector, as well as challenges faced by the sector and recommendations for consideration by Government to improve access and affordability for private health insurance like an increase in tax relief at source, and Public Only Consultant Contract (POCC) Transition Arrangements

Details: On behalf of members to raise awareness of issues pertinent to the Irish health insurance industry to the HSE

Officials
Bernard GlosterJennifer Carroll MacNeillStephen FoleyPádraig RiceMarie SherlockColm BurkeMichael CahillTom Clonan
Methods
EmailLetterMeeting
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LGBT Support and Advocacy Network Ireland CLG

48 officials
2026-09-21

Intent: Share the Pre-Budget Submission “Funding Inclusive Futures”, set out LGBTQI+ priorities for Budget 2027, outline the submission's key asks, invite to attend launch briefing, request meetings as relevant.

Details: Funding Inclusive Futures, LGBTQI+ Pre-Budget Submission

Officials
Simon HarrisJohn HoganNorma FoleyKevin McCarthyOlive McGovernJack ChambersJerry ButtimerDara Calleary
Methods
Email correspondence with Senator Laura Harmon to request her assistance related to the use of the Oireachtas AV Room for the launch of the Pre-Budget Submission, and ask the Senator to speak at the event. - EmailEmails to Ministers, Ministers of State, and Senior Department Officials to share Pre-Budget Submission, invite to the launch, highlight budget priorities/asks specifically related to Ministers’/Departments’ remits, and request meetings as relevant - EmailLaunch of and briefing on the Pre-Budget Submission in the Oireachtas AV Room, Leinster House - Event / Reception
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Irish Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - IACP

4 officials
2026-09-21

Intent: For changes to be made to the CORU regulatory process for counsellors and psychotherapists to ensure that the Standards and Criteria are subject to a lawful, proportionate, and transparent regulatory process.

Details: Continued to raise serious concerns about elements in the CORU Standards of Proficiency and Criteria for Education and Training Programmes published last year for Counsellors and Psychotherapists.

Officials
Jennifer Carroll MacNeillStephen FoleyMary ButlerIan Power
Methods
Meeting with Minister Butler and Ian Power updating them on our concerns with the CORU Standards of Proficiency and Criteria for Education and Training for Counsellors and Psychotherapists. Asked for their support in our efforts to have the Proportionality Directive carried out by the Minister for Health in accordance with EU requirements, as set out by a legal opinion from senior counsel. - MeetingThe IACP wrote to the Minister for Health regarding our concerns with the CORU Standards of Proficiency and Criteria for Education and Training for Counsellors and Psychotherapists. We requested that she carry out the Proportionality Directive in accordance with EU requirements, as set out by a legal opinion from senior counsel. - Letter
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Káno Communications Ltd

4 officials
2026-09-21

Intent: To support policy makers to invest in programmes and policies that improve health outcomes for men and their communities.

Details: Campaigning for mens health in Ireland

Officials
Stephen FoleyJack O'DonnellPeter RocheBarry Ward
Methods
Follow up emails and calls on Paternity Leave report August 2026 and Pre Budget Submission - Phone callInvitation and follow up calls re briefing event in Oireachtas AV room May 2026 - Event / Reception
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Irish Cancer Society

15 officials
2026-09-18
Current/Former DPOFAQ

Intent: Engage on Irish Cancer Society Budget priorities::Highlight need for investment across the cancer care pathway

Details: Pre-Budget Submission

Officials
Brian PurcellSarah BardonStephen FoleyBríd MurphyClare MungovanShane SmythSam GriffinPaul Clarkson
Methods
Briefing event, 07.07.26. Attendees included Joe Cooney, Cathal Crowe, Grace Boland, Ryan O’Meara, Alan Dillon, Sorca Clarke, Emer Higgins, Seán Kyne, Linda Nelson Murray, Maeve O’Connell, Manus Doyle, Maria Byrne, Naoise Ó’Muirí, Pádraig Rice, Brian Brennan, Martin Daly, Conor Sheehan, Barry Heneghan, Ciaran Ahern, Eamon Scanlon, Brian Stanley, Laura Harmon, John Clendennan, Mary Butler, Martin Heydon, Brian Purcell, Noel McCarthy, John McGuiness, Paraic Brady, Neale Richmond, and others - Event / ReceptionIncluding Peter Burke, Martin Heydon, Hildegarde Naughton, Colm Brophy, Jerry Buttimer, John Cummins, Alan Dillon, Frank Feighan, Kieran O'Donnell, Sarah Bardon, Joanne Lonergan, Clare Mungovan, Bríd Murphy, Stephen Foley, Paraic Brady, Cathal Byrne, Peter Roche, Barry Ward, James Geoghegan, Mark Duffy, Eileen Lynch, Garret Kelleher, Linda Nelson Murray, Joe O'Reilly, Gareth Scahill, Deirdre Gillane, Grainne Weld, Paul Clarkson, Sam Griffin, Shane Smyth, Simon Harris, 29.06.26 (Cliona Doyle) - Informal communicationMinister for Health, 09.07.26, photo call with Tánaiste Simon Harris, 08.07.26 - Meeting
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Irish Cancer Society

15 officials
2026-09-18
Current/Former DPOFAQ

Intent: Engage on Irish Cancer Society Budget priorities::Highlight need for investment across the cancer care pathway

Details: Pre-Budget Submission

Officials
Brian PurcellSarah BardonStephen FoleyBríd MurphyClare MungovanShane SmythSam GriffinPaul Clarkson
Methods
Briefing event, 07.07.26. Attendees included Joe Cooney, Cathal Crowe, Grace Boland, Ryan O’Meara, Alan Dillon, Sorca Clarke, Emer Higgins, Seán Kyne, Linda Nelson Murray, Maeve O’Connell, Manus Doyle, Maria Byrne, Naoise Ó’Muirí, Pádraig Rice, Brian Brennan, Martin Daly, Conor Sheehan, Barry Heneghan, Ciaran Ahern, Eamon Scanlon, Brian Stanley, Laura Harmon, John Clendennan, Mary Butler, Martin Heydon, Brian Purcell, Noel McCarthy, John McGuiness, Paraic Brady, Neale Richmond, and others - Event / ReceptionIncluding Peter Burke, Martin Heydon, Hildegarde Naughton, Colm Brophy, Jerry Buttimer, John Cummins, Alan Dillon, Frank Feighan, Kieran O'Donnell, Sarah Bardon, Joanne Lonergan, Clare Mungovan, Bríd Murphy, Stephen Foley, Paraic Brady, Cathal Byrne, Peter Roche, Barry Ward, James Geoghegan, Mark Duffy, Eileen Lynch, Garret Kelleher, Linda Nelson Murray, Joe O'Reilly, Gareth Scahill, Deirdre Gillane, Grainne Weld, Paul Clarkson, Sam Griffin, Shane Smyth, Simon Harris, 29.06.26 (Cliona Doyle) - Informal communicationMinister for Health, 09.07.26, photo call with Tánaiste Simon Harris, 08.07.26 - Meeting
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Irish Cancer Society

14 officials
2026-09-18
Current/Former DPOFAQ

Intent: Clarity on publication timelines of the National Cancer Strategy implementation reports::Insights on the evaluation process for the new National Cancer Strategy::Highlight need to include health and social care professionals in the development of the next National Cancer Strategy::Address matters raised with members further to the Oireachtas Committee on Health::Appear before the Oireachtas Committee on Health

Details: National Cancer Strategy

Officials
Jennifer Carroll MacNeillPádraig RiceMarie SherlockErin McGreehanColm BurkeTom ClonanMichael CahillManus Boyle
Methods
Co-signature to a letter to the Minister for Health, 16.07.26 (Veronica McSharry) - LetterDeputy Pádraig Rice, 16.07.26, 23.07.26, 27.07.26; Deputy Marie Sherlock, 17.07.26; Deputy Erin McGreehan, 09.06.26 (Suzanne Dowd); Deputy Colm Burke, Senator Tom Clonan, Deputy Michael Cahill, Senator Manus Boyle, Deputy David Cullinane, Deputy Martin Daly, Senator Teresa Costello, 24.07.2026 (Emma Harte); email to Bríd Murphy, Stephen Foley, 09.07.26 (Cliona Doyle) - EmailMeeting with the Minister for Health, 09.07.26 - Meeting
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