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 May, 2026

Relevant Matter Public policy or programme

Public Policy Area Health

Period 1 Jan, 2026 to 30 Apr, 2026

Specific Details Held an event to launch the AsIAm Strategic Plan 2026-2030 and invited a range of public officials

Intended results Understanding of and support for the work of AsIAm and our organisation's vision and purpose

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.

Event / Reception (1)

Email (6-10)

Emails inviting and reminding public officials

Phone call (2-5)

Liaised with Minister Foley's office on the detail of the event

Email (2-5)

Liaised with Minister Foley's office on the detail of the event

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)

Micheál Carrigy TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)

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

Cathal Crowe TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)

Aisling Dempsey TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)

Darren O'Rourke TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)

Emer Currie TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)

Jen Cummins TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)

Peter Roche TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)

Ruth Coppinger TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)

Ryan O'Meara TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)

Shónagh Ní Raghallaigh TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)

Maurice Quinlivan TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)

Margaret Murphy O'Mahony Senator (Seanad)

Gillian Toole TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)

Laura Harmon Senator (Seanad)

Liam Quaide TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)

Maria Byrne Senator (Seanad)

Martin Daly TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)

Nikki Bradley Senator (Seanad)

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

Ruairí Ó Murchú TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)

Seamus Healy TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)

Tom Clonan Senator (Seanad)

Bernie McNally Secretary General (Department of Education)

Martina Mannion Assistant Secretary (Department of Education)

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

Dr Aideen Hartney Director (National Disability Authority)

Ray McAdam Councillor (Dublin City Council)

Ian Power Special Adviser (Department of the Taoiseach)

Bernard Gloster Chief Executive Officer (Health Service Executive)