Polio Survivors Ireland

Lobbying Organisation Polio Survivors Ireland

Date published 22 Jul, 2026

Relevant Matter Public policy or programme

Public Policy Area Finance

Period 1 May. 2026 to 31 Aug. 2026

Specific Details Seeking clarification on review of Disabled Drivers and Passengers Scheme

Intended results To obtain update on status of existing scheme, plans for review of scheme, and potential for stakeholder engagement

Name of person primarily responsible for lobbying on this activity Siobhan Banville

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 (2-5)

Email engagement to obtain update on status of existing scheme, plans for review of scheme, potential for stakeholder engagement & requesting updates on any public consultation- in conjunction with development of new Vehicle Adaptation Scheme

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.

Simon Harris Minister (Department of Finance)