Irish Episcopal Conference

Lobbying Organisation Irish Episcopal Conference

Date published 21 Sep, 2016

Relevant Matter Public policy or programme

Public Policy Area Justice and Equality

Period 1 May, 2016 to 31 Aug, 2016

Specific Details To hear update about the Government Refugee Protection Taskforce plans for the reception and integration of refugees from camps in Syria and European 'hot spots' and examining ways churches, faith communities and faith-based organisations can support these efforts.

Intended results To request Government that faith communities be informed of proposed destinations for refugees so they can assess what supports will be needed for them in those locations.

Name of person primarily responsible for lobbying on this activity Sandra Garry

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.

Meeting (2-5)

This was the second meeting of Religious Bodies and Leaders (organized by the Red Cross), which took place on 6 July 2016 in the Department of Justice and Equality, 51 St Stephen's Green, Dublin 2. The first meeting took place on 14 January 2016. Agenda 1. Welcome from Minister of State Stanton 2. Irish Refugee Protection Programme Update 3. Irish Red Cross Update 4. UNHCR Ireland Update 5. Feedback and Suggestions from Organisations 6. Action Points/Next Steps

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 Stanton TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)

Carol Baxter Assistant Secretary (Department of Justice and Equality)