3Ts (Turn the Tide of Suicide) (3Ts)

Lobbying Organisation 3Ts (Turn the Tide of Suicide)

Date published 13 Oct, 2016

Relevant Matter Public policy or programme

Public Policy Area Health

Period 1 May, 2016 to 31 Aug, 2016

Specific Details Contacted TDs & Senators regarding a Suicide Prevention Authority Bill and the establishment of a Suicide Prevention Authority.

Intended results Raise awareness of and garner support among the legislature for our proposed Suicide Prevention Authority Bill & Suicide Prevention Authority. To secure opportunities to meet with TDs and Senators to further brief and inform them on our proposals.

Name of person primarily responsible for lobbying on this activity Noel Smyth

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

Email All TDs 20 June 2016 email outlining in brief our proposal for a Suicide Prevention Authority and enclosing a copy of our draft Suicide Prevention Authority Bill, requesting support for same and / or the opportunity to speak or meet to discuss further.

Email All Senators 20 June 2016 email outlining in brief our proposal for a Suicide Prevention Authority and enclosing a copy of our draft Suicide Prevention Authority Bill, requesting support for same and / or the opportunity to speak or meet to discuss further.

Lobbying activity

The following activities occurred for this specific Subject Matter Area.

Meeting (2-5)

20 Jul16 Met Mattie McGrath TD & Rural Independent TDs to discuss merits of a Suicide Prevention Authority (1 x meeting) 09 August 16 Senator Maire Devine to discuss merits of a Suicide Prevention Authority (1 x meeting)

Designated public officials lobbied

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