Focus Ireland (Focus Ireland)

Lobbying Organisation Focus Ireland

Date published 14 Sep, 2026

Relevant Matter Legislation

Public Policy Area Justice and Equality

Period 1 May. 2026 to 31 Aug. 2026

Specific Details International Protection Act 2026.

Intended results To highlight Focus Ireland's concerns the recent decision to appoint Allpro Services as the representative service for unaccompanied minors under the International Protection Act 2026.

Name of person primarily responsible for lobbying on this activity Mike Allen

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.

Letter (1)

Letter to Minister Jim O'Callaghan on the 12th of August raising concerns on the recent decision to appoint Allpro Services as the representative service for unaccompanied minors under the International Protection Act 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.

Jim O'Callaghan Minister (Department of Justice)