Irish Thoracic Society

Lobbying Organisation Irish Thoracic Society

Date published 18 Mar, 2024

Relevant Matter Public policy or programme

Public Policy Area Health

Period 1 Jan, 2024 to 30 Apr, 2024

Specific Details An email was sent to state that the Irish Thoracic Society joins ERS and ELF in calling upon member states to prioritize public health, follow scientific evidence, and seize the opportunity to achieve clean air for all.

Intended results In light of the ongoing trialogue negotiations occurring between the EU institutions, ERS and ELF are urging prioritisation of health and adherence to the World Health Organization's 2021 Air Quality Guidelines by 2030, with no delays or exemptions. Aligning air quality standards with these guidelines is essential to achieving clean air in Europe.

Name of person primarily responsible for lobbying on this activity Professor Marcus Kennedy

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?) No

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.

Email (1)

An email to each MEP was sent to state that the Irish Thoracic Society joins ERS and ELF in calling upon member states to prioritize public health, follow scientific evidence, and seize the opportunity to achieve clean air for all.

Letter (1)

A letter to the Minister was sent to state that the Irish Thoracic Society joins ERS and ELF in calling upon member states to prioritize public health, follow scientific evidence, and seize the opportunity to achieve clean air for all.

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.

Barry Andrews MEP (European Parliament)

Frances Fitzgerald MEP (European Parliament)

Luke Ming Flanagan MEP (European Parliament)

Billy Kelleher MEP (European Parliament)

Sean Kelly MEP (European Parliament)

Chris MacManus MEP (European Parliament)

Colm Markey MEP (European Parliament)

Grace O'Sullivan MEP (European Parliament)

Mick Wallace MEP (European Parliament)

Maria Walsh MEP (European Parliament)

Eamon Ryan Minister (Department of Environment, Climate and Communications)