Migrant Rights Centre Ireland

Lobbying Organisation Migrant Rights Centre Ireland

Date published 21 Sep, 2026

Relevant Matter Matters involving public funds

Public Policy Area Justice and Equality

Period 1 May. 2026 to 31 Aug. 2026

Specific Details The delays and fees for Irish Residence Permit Card applications and renewals in Ireland

Intended results A substantial reduction in the delays and fees related to issuing Irish Residence Permit Cards

Name of person primarily responsible for lobbying on this activity Neil Bruton

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)

Emails to Minister of Justice and Minister of Finance and DOJ officials with our pre budget submission on this topic

Social Media (2-5)

Social media posts on this topic taregtting the Minister for Justice

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.

David Gilbride Assistant Secretary (Department of Justice)

Andrew Munro Assistant Secretary (Department of Justice)

Jim O'Callaghan Minister (Department of Justice)

Simon Harris Tánaiste and Minister (Department of Finance)