The Alzheimer Society of Ireland

Lobbying Organisation The Alzheimer Society of Ireland

Date published 21 May, 2026

Relevant Matter Public policy or programme

Public Policy Area Health

Period 1 Jan. 2026 to 30 Apr. 2026

Specific Details Discussions and meetings to progress initiatives in relation to the All-Party Oireachtas Group on Dementia

Intended results To build understanding and galvanise cross-party and wider Oireachtas engagement and consensus to support people with dementia and their family carers.

Name of person primarily responsible for lobbying on this activity Head of Advocacy, Research and Public Affairs, Cormac Cahill

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)

Email on 9th January to Senator Fiona O'Loughlin and Deputy George Lawlor TD to set up meeting to discuss plans for All-Party Oireachtas Group on Dementia for 2026.

Virtual Meeting (1)

Online meeting on 26th January between Senator Fiona O'Loughlin and Deputy George Lawlor TD to establish plans for the All-Party Oireachtas Group on Dementia for 2026.

Virtual Meeting (1)

Online meeting with Deputy George Lawlor on 2nd March to discuss upcoming AV Room event with the All-Party Oireachtas Group on Dementia.

Email (1)

Email to Senator Fiona O'Loughlin and Deputy George Lawlor TD on March 24th to add quote to press release following AV Room event with the All-Party Oireachtas Group on Dementia.

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.

Fiona O'Loughlin Senator (Seanad)

George Lawlor TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)