Immigrant Council of Ireland

Lobbying Organisation Immigrant Council of Ireland

Date published 18 Sep, 2019

Relevant Matter Matters involving public funds

Public Policy Area Justice and Equality

Period 1 May, 2019 to 31 Aug, 2019

Specific Details Seeking funding to better support Tusla's work with migrant children via training, a dedicated helpline, legal representation via our Independent law centre & the development of an intercultural policy

Intended results Ensuring migrant children engaged with Tusla are getting the best support possible

Name of person primarily responsible for lobbying on this activity Brian Killoran, CEO

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.

Letter (2-5)

Letters to the Ms Katherine Zappone, TD, Minister for Children, and her adviser Patricia Ryan, outlining our application in detail, including identifying current ad hoc support being provided to Tusla, the gaps, and how to effectively and efficiently meet the demands to deliver the best support for migrant children.

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.

Katherine Zappone Minister (Department of Children and Youth Affairs)

Patricia Ryan Special Adviser (Department of Children and Youth Affairs)