The Union of Students in Ireland

Lobbying Organisation The Union of Students in Ireland

Date published 21 May, 2018

Relevant Matter Legislation

Public Policy Area Health

Period 1 Jan, 2018 to 30 Apr, 2018

Specific Details Lobbying members of the Oireachtas to support the repeal of the 8th amendment to Bunreacht na hÉireann

Intended results Repeal of the 8th amendment to Bunreacht na hÉireann

Name of person primarily responsible for lobbying on this activity Michael Kerrigan

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? Yes

What is the directive you gave to the grassroots campaigners? Lobby members of the Oireachtas to support the repeal of the 8th amendment to Bunreacht na hÉireann

Was this lobbying done on behalf of a client? No

Lobbying activity

The following activities occurred for this specific Subject Matter Area.

Event / Reception (2-5)

Launch of USI Students for Choice Events

Designated public officials lobbied

There were no DPOs directly lobbied during this return period on this specific Subject Matter Area.