221+ Patient Suport Group

Lobbying Organisation 221+ Patient Suport Group

Date published 17 Jan, 2024

Relevant Matter Public policy or programme

Public Policy Area Health

Period 1 Sep, 2023 to 31 Dec, 2023

Specific Details Update on the experience of 221+ membership and call for the continued support of this cohort and the work of 221+. Tabling of 221+ Pre-Budget Submission with key advocacy and budgetary asks in relation to women's healthcare.

Intended results Continued support for the women and families impacted by the CervicalCheck debacle. Continued support and funding for the work of the 221+ Patient Support Group. General ask for prioritization and increased investment in women's healthcare - in particular re provision of lymphoedema treatment, menopause services and gynae health. Progression & funding for AHR Bill Progression/action on the 'Patient Voice Partner Policy' consultation by the Dept of Health

Name of person primarily responsible for lobbying on this activity Ceara Martyn

Did any Designated Public Official(DPO) or former Designated Public Official(DPO) carry out lobbying activities on your behalf in relation to this return? You must include yourself, and answer Yes, if you are a current DPO or a DPO at any time in the past. (What is a Designated Public Official?) Yes

Current or Former Designated Public Official(s)

Alan Kelly (Currently employed as a DPO) TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)

Did you manage or direct a grassroots campaign? No

Was this lobbying done on behalf of a client? No

Lobbying activity

The following activities occurred for this specific Subject Matter Area.

Meeting (1)

221+ Update to Oireachtas Members. September 20th 2023. 3pm meeting for approx 45 mins. Location: AV Room - Leinster House. Sponsored by Deputy Alan Kelly.

Submission (1)

221+ Pre-Budget Submission 2024. Available publicly on the 221+ website. https://221plus.ie/221-pre-budget-submission-2024/

Email (100+)

The Office of Deputy Alan Kelly sent emails inviting TDs/Senators to attend the 221+ Update Briefing on Sept 20th. Date range of emails between Sept 15th-20th 2023.

Email (6-10)

Emails from 221+ Staff to the Office of Deputy Alan Kelly (Fiona/Roisin) requesting a 221+ update briefing and further correspondence re suitable dates/logistics. Date range from June 7th-September 20th 2023.

Designated public officials lobbied

The following DPOs were lobbied during this return period on this specific Subject Matter Area. These DPOs were involved in at least one of the Lobbying Activities listed above, but not necessarily all of them. As returns are specific to a Subject Matter Area the above Lobbying Activities may be associated with multiple returns.

Alan Kelly TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)

Ivana Bacik TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)

Bríd Smith TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)

David Cullinane TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)

Violet Anne Wynne TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)

Brendan Smith TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)

Réada Cronin TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)

Gino Kenny TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)

Ged Nash TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)

Duncan Smith TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)

Róisín Shorthall TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)