SAFE Ireland National Social Change Agency CLG T/A SAFE Ireland

Lobbying Organisation SAFE Ireland National Social Change Agency CLG T/A SAFE Ireland

Date published 15 Jan, 2026

Relevant Matter Matters involving public funds

Public Policy Area Justice and Equality

Period 1 Sep, 2025 to 31 Dec, 2025

Specific Details Safe Ireland CEO retirement March 2026

Intended results Notify Cuan of Safe Ireland CEO's intention to retire in March 2026 and ensure a smooth transition in leadership.

Name of person primarily responsible for lobbying on this activity Mary McDermott, 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.

Email (2-5)

Email dated 24th November from Mary McDermott to Cuan CEO Dr. Stephanie O'Keeffe notifying her of her intention to retire in March 2026. Response from Dr. O'Keeffe 24th November supported Mary's decision and smooth leadership transition. Email 27th November from Mary to Dr. O'Keeffe thanked her for her support.

Email (2-5)

CEO Transition Plan approved by the Safe Ireland Board issued by Mary McDermott 18th December to Cuan CEO Dr. O'Keeffe. Response from Dr. O'Keeffe 22nd December wishing Mary a happy Christmas and that she will touch base with her in January 2026.

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.

Dr Stephanie O’Keeffe Chief Executive Officer (Cuan)