The Alzheimer Society of Ireland

Lobbying Organisation The Alzheimer Society of Ireland

Date published 18 Sep, 2026

Relevant Matter Matters involving public funds

Public Policy Area Budgetary matters

Period 1 May. 2026 to 31 Aug. 2026

Specific Details Meeting with Minister Kieran O'Donnell TD to lobby for the priorities outlined in The ASI's Pre-Budget Submission 2027

Intended results To highlight the needs of people living with dementia and their families, including the need for increased funding in Budget 2027 for community-based dementia services such as day care centres, Day Care at Home, Dementia Advisers, and dedicated supports for people with young onset dementia, in line with commitments set out in the Programme for Government.

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.

Meeting (1)

The meeting took place in Leinster House on 14 July and focused on the need to strengthen community-based dementia services, enhance dedicated supports for people with young onset dementia, and advance the dementia-related commitments outlined in the Programme for Government. The meeting was attended by ASI CEO Andy Heffernan, Samantha Taylor, Siobhan O'Connor and Cormac Cahill. Mairead Creed from the Department of Health also participated in the discussion.

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.

Kieran O'Donnell Minister of State (Department of Health)