Autism Spectrum Information, Advice and Meeting Point Ltd, Trading as AsIAm

Lobbying Organisation Autism Spectrum Information, Advice and Meeting Point Ltd, Trading as AsIAm

Date published 21 May, 2024

Relevant Matter Legislation

Public Policy Area Health

Period 1 Jan, 2024 to 30 Apr, 2024

Specific Details Autism Innovation Strategy Bill

Intended results Introduction and successful passage of an Autism Innovation Strategy Act

Name of person primarily responsible for lobbying on this activity Adam Harris

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)

Met with Senator Carrigy

Informal communication (11-20)

Spoke with Senator Carrigy on issue

Phone call (2-5)

Engaged with Senator on issue

Phone call (6-10)

Supported drafting of document

Email (2-5)

Supported drafting of document

Phone call (2-5)

Raised the issue with Minister’s office

Informal communication (2-5)

Raised the issue with Minister’s office

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.

Micheál Carrigy Senator (Seanad)

Noel Byrne Special Adviser (Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth)