Childhood Development Initiative

Lobbying Organisation Childhood Development Initiative

Date published 21 Jan, 2016

Relevant Matter Public policy or programme

Public Policy Area Children and Youth Affairs

Period 1 Sep, 2015 to 31 Dec, 2015

Specific Details 1/12/2015 The Childhood Development Initiative held a screening of 'Defying Gravity' in Dublin City Centre which was attend by various community and voluntary sector people. Also in attendance was Michael Donnellan, Chief Executive of the Irish Prison Service.

Intended results To inform attendees about CDI's work and increase their understanding of prevention and early intervention work in the children's area.

Name of person primarily responsible for lobbying on this activity CDI CEO Marian Quinn met with and welcomed Michael Donnellan

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.

Event / Reception (1)

Mr. Donnellan attended and watch for 12 minute video on CDI work and was present at the Q&A and discussion afterwards.

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.

Michael Donnellan Director General (Department of Justice and Equality)