Transgender Equality Network Ireland (Transgender Equality Network Ireland)

Lobbying Organisation Transgender Equality Network Ireland

Date published 21 Sep, 2026

Relevant Matter Matters involving public funds

Public Policy Area Health

Period 1 May. 2026 to 31 Aug. 2026

Specific Details Raised trans healthcare at Pride Political Debate

Intended results Affirm need for inclusive, safe and person centred trans healthcare services as a key priority for our community.

Name of person primarily responsible for lobbying on this activity Daire Dempsey

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.

Informal communication (2-5)

One conversation with Minister Jennifer Carroll MacNeill immediately before the debate on 22 June; one conversation with Pride debate panellists about trans healthcare.

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.

Jennifer Carroll MacNeill Minister (Department of Health)

Conor Sheehan TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)

Máire Devine TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)