Genuity Science (Ireland) Ltd.

Lobbying Organisation Genuity Science (Ireland) Ltd.

Date published 03 Jul, 2018

Relevant Matter Public policy or programme

Public Policy Area Health

Period 1 May, 2018 to 31 Aug, 2018

Specific Details We invited Senator Ged Nash to provide a quote and participate in a photo for our press release announcing our IBD research study had been extended nationally

Intended results Create awareness for and encourage participation in GMI's scientific research into Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)

Name of person primarily responsible for lobbying on this activity Amy Swearingen

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.

Social Media (2-5)

We released a national press release including a quote and photo from Senator Nash supporting our research efforts in IBD. Senator Nash has an IBD condition himself and has been an active supporter of research into this medical condition. The activity was also included on GMI's news posts, in our social media on Twitter, Google + and LinkedIn.

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.

Ged Nash Super Junior Minister (Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation)