LGBT Support and Advocacy Network Ireland CLG

Lobbying Organisation LGBT Support and Advocacy Network Ireland CLG

Date published 21 May, 2026

Relevant Matter Public policy or programme

Public Policy Area Justice and Equality

Period 1 Jan. 2026 to 30 Apr. 2026

Specific Details National LGBTQI+ Inclusion Strategy II

Intended results Represent LGBT Ireland at the meeting of the Steering Committee for the National LGBTIQ+ Inclusion Strategy II (NLIS II), and the National LGBTIQ+ Forum, organised by the Department of Children, Disability and Equality, and to secure full implementation of the NLIS II.

Name of person primarily responsible for lobbying on this activity Anne Byrne

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)

Meeting of the Steering Committee for the National LGBTIQ+ Inclusion Strategy II

Event / Reception (1)

The National LGBTIQ+ Forum was held to showcase examples of best practice, provide a space to raise concerns on the implementation of NLIS II, offer feedback to the Steering Committee overseeing the Strategy, and identify priority actions in advance of drafting the second NLIS II Action Plan (2027-2028).

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.

Olive McGovern Assistant Secretaries or Equivalent Grades (Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth)