Autism Spectrum Information, Advice and Meeting Point Ltd, Trading as AsIAm

Lobbying Organisation Autism Spectrum Information, Advice and Meeting Point Ltd, Trading as AsIAm

Date published 21 Jan, 2026

Relevant Matter Public policy or programme

Public Policy Area Children and Youth Affairs

Period 1 Sep, 2025 to 31 Dec, 2025

Specific Details Launch of AsIAm Strategic Plan 2026-2030

Intended results Knowledge and support for the work of AsIAm Improved understanding of the barriers faced by Autistic people Support for strengthening the rights of Autistic people and improving supports and services for the community

Name of person primarily responsible for lobbying on this activity Adam Harris

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 (2-5)

Invited Minister Foley to launch the Strategic Plan

Phone call (2-5)

Engaged with Minister Foley's Special Advisor on the launch

Informal communication (2-5)

Engaged with Minister Foley's Special Advisor on the launch

Email (2-5)

Invited a range of public officials to attend the launch which was to take place in January 2026

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.

Norma Foley Minister (Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth)

Michael Brennan Special Adviser (Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth)

Bernie McNally Secretary General (Department of Education)

Martina Mannion Assistant Secretary (Department of Education)

Ray McAdam Councillor (Dublin City Council)

Micheál Carrigy TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)

Ian Power Special Adviser (Department of the Taoiseach)

Noel Byrne Adviser to Minister of State (Department of Education)

Anne Rabbitte Minister (Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth)

John Kearney Chief Executive Officer (The National Council for Special Education)

Richard Shakespeare Chief Executive Officer (Dublin City Council)

Colm Ó Conaill Assistant Secretary (Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth)

Dr Lynn Ramsey Director (Teaching Council)

Phil Fox Deputy Director (Teaching Council)

Rónán Hession Assistant Secretary (Department of Social Protection)

Peter 'Chap' Cleere TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)

Martin Daly TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)

Seamus Healy TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)

Kiera Keogh TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)

Liam Quaide TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)

Gillian Toole TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)

Ruairí Ó Murchú TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)

Margaret Murphy O'Mahony Senator (Seanad)

Maria Byrne Senator (Seanad)

Tom Clonan Senator (Seanad)

Laura Harmon Senator (Seanad)

Nikki Bradley Senator (Seanad)

Bernard Gloster Chief Executive Officer (Health Service Executive)