The Union of Students in Ireland

Lobbying Organisation The Union of Students in Ireland

Date published 19 May, 2026

Relevant Matter Legislation

Public Policy Area Education and Training

Period 1 Jan. 2026 to 30 Apr. 2026

Specific Details Student Accommodation Strategy, Fees, Gaeilge

Intended results Alignment of Labour policy on listed student issues with that of AMLÉ

Name of person primarily responsible for lobbying on this activity Daniel Walsh

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 (1)

Met with Seanadóir Harmon on the 8th of April to discuss the Student Accommodation Strategy. Other matters discussed included Student Fees, SUSI and other Student Supports, an Gaeilge, and Postgraduate Research 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.

Laura Harmon Senator (Seanad)