Philanthropy Ireland

Lobbying Organisation Philanthropy Ireland

Date published 21 Jan, 2019

Relevant Matter Public policy or programme

Public Policy Area Community

Period 1 Sep, 2018 to 31 Dec, 2018

Specific Details Discussion on ways to grow philanthropy in Ireland, for the benefit of civil society, with the support of public policy which provides a supportive infrastructural environment.

Intended results Support for the growth and development of philanthropy in Ireland

Name of person primarily responsible for lobbying on this activity Eilis Murray

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)

Location: Dail Eireann and DRCD Subject: - Understanding the added value of Philanthropy and the opportunity for Ireland to benefit more effectively from philanthropy through a supportive policy environment, with Government support, while acknowledging the support provided to date. - Information on what has been done in other jurisdictions - Update on research being undertaken by PI to provide further information and evidence on needs. - Update on work of PI and ambitions going forward

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.

Sean Canney Minister of State (Department of Rural and Community Development)

Bairbre Nic Aongusa Assistant Secretary (Department of Rural and Community Development)

Mary Lou McDonald TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)

Dara Calleary TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)