Marketing English in Ireland (English Education Ireland)

Lobbying Organisation Marketing English in Ireland

Date published 20 Jan, 2026

Relevant Matter Public policy or programme

Public Policy Area Transport

Period 1 Sep, 2025 to 31 Dec, 2025

Specific Details Engagement with public officials regarding access to student public transport concessions for international English language students studying in Ireland

Intended results To seek clarity and consideration regarding eligibility criteria for student travel concessions, and to highlight the practical and affordability implications for international English language students

Name of person primarily responsible for lobbying on this activity Lorcan O'Connor Lloyd, CEO, English Education Ireland

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.

Meeting (2-5)

English Education Ireland engaged in correspondence and discussions with relevant public officials to outline concerns regarding access to student travel concessions for international English language students and the impact on Ireland’s attractiveness as a study destination. Darren O'Rourke TD and Shane Moynihan TD subsequently raised parliamentary questions on the matter. Which in turn were addressed by the NTA.

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.

Shane Moynihan TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)

Darren O'Rourke TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)