The Irish Hospice Foundation

Lobbying Organisation The Irish Hospice Foundation

Date published 17 Jan, 2022

Relevant Matter Matters involving public funds

Public Policy Area Budgetary matters

Period 1 Sep, 2021 to 31 Dec, 2021

Specific Details Four key asks for our Pre Budget Submission 2022 which sets out the need for increased investment in dying, death and bereavement. 1. Support people to die well at home, if that is their wish and is possible - €500,000 2. Fund improvements in the delivery of person-centred palliative, end-of-life and bereavement care in residential care settings - €1.5 million 3. Investment in bereavement community supports - €250,000 4. Support people to plan for their care at end of life - €150,000

Intended results Gain investment and political support for the key asks outlined above.

Name of person primarily responsible for lobbying on this activity Sharon Foley

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

Mass communications

Email All Oireachtas Members All TDs and Senators received the Pre Budget Submission in September by email.

Lobbying activity

The following activities occurred for this specific Subject Matter Area.

Email (2-5)

Pre Budget Submission was sent for special attention to two key Ministers - Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly and Minister of State Mary Butler.

Designated public officials lobbied

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