Oxfam Ireland

Lobbying Organisation Oxfam Ireland

Date published 21 Sep, 2017

Relevant Matter Legislation

Public Policy Area Justice and Equality

Period 1 May, 2017 to 31 Aug, 2017

Specific Details Met with Senator Colette Kelleher to initiate reform of Ireland's family reunion policy for refugees.

Intended results Reform of Ireland's family reunion policy for refufgees.

Name of person primarily responsible for lobbying on this activity Marissa Ryan

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? Yes

What is the directive you gave to the grassroots campaigners? Sign a petition asking the government to support the right to refuge and keep families torn apart by conflict and disaster together.

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 Kelleher on amending the International Protection Act to improve the policy on family reunion, alongside Nasc and the Irish Refugee Council.

Email (2-5)

Email to Oxfam supporters asking them to support the Right to Refuge - Keep Families Together campaign

Designated public officials lobbied

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