Shannon's Hopeline (Shannon's Hopeline)

Lobbying Organisation Shannon's Hopeline

Date published 06 May, 2026

Relevant Matter Matters involving public funds

Public Policy Area Health

Period 1 Jan. 2026 to 30 Apr. 2026

Specific Details Contacted Jen Cummins by email in relation to securing funding from the HSE

Intended results The intended result is for HSE to fund Shannon's Hopeline counselling service for children/young people from ages 4 to 25 or fund salaries. Currently we get no funding from the Government and we are operating a vital mental health service for the community.

Name of person primarily responsible for lobbying on this activity Sandra Kelleher Founder

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)

Sandra wrote to Jen regarding funding through email. Jen replied very promptly and informed us she has written to the minister regarding funding.

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.

Jen Cummins Councillor (Dublin City Council)

Jennifer Carroll MacNeill Minister (Department of Health)