LGBT Support and Advocacy Network Ireland CLG

Lobbying Organisation LGBT Support and Advocacy Network Ireland CLG

Date published 30 Apr, 2020

Relevant Matter Public policy or programme

Public Policy Area Justice and Equality

Period 1 Jan, 2020 to 30 Apr, 2020

Specific Details Emailed all TDs with election manifesto document

Intended results To highlight the issues and needs facing LGBTI+ people living in the Ireland and the policy developments needed to achieve greater rights, visibility and inclusion of LGBTI+ people in Irish society.

Name of person primarily responsible for lobbying on this activity Paula Fagan

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

Mass communications

Submission All TDs Emailed LGBT Ireland election manifesto document to all TDs in January 2020

Lobbying activity

The following activities occurred for this specific Subject Matter Area.

Social Media (51-100)

During Election 2020 we ran a campaign calling elected representatives to sign up to our election manifesto. With over 50 general election candidates posting their support on social media. All candidates who expressed their support were then listed on our blog https://lgbt.ie/lgbt-ireland-recommendations-and-priorities-for-general-election-2020/

Designated public officials lobbied

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