Gorta (Self Help Africa)

Lobbying Organisation Gorta

Date published 20 May, 2025

Relevant Matter Public policy or programme

Public Policy Area Food

Period 1 Jan, 2025 to 30 Apr, 2025

Specific Details SHA contributed technical input to a joint policy initiative, “The Best Ireland Can Be for Food and Nutrition Security,” led by Concern Worldwide. Presented in Dublin ahead of the Nutrition for Growth Summit, it showcased Ireland’s global impact on nutrition. Encouragingly, the Government reaffirmed its commitment to tackling malnutrition at the Summit.

Intended results The intended result was to secure a renewed and strengthened commitment from the Government of Ireland to address global malnutrition.

Name of person primarily responsible for lobbying on this activity Paul Wagstaff

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.

Event / Reception (1)

SHA contributed to a joint report on food and nutrition security, presented at a roundtable in Dublin. The event targeted key government officials, supporting a formal submission and advocacy push. This helped secure Ireland’s renewed commitment at the Nutrition for Growth Summit.

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.

Paul Troy Specialist (Department of Foreign Affairs)