LauraLynn Ireland's Children's Hospice

Lobbying Organisation LauraLynn Ireland's Children's Hospice

Date published 21 Jan, 2022

Relevant Matter Public policy or programme

Public Policy Area Health

Period 1 Sep, 2021 to 31 Dec, 2021

Specific Details Meeting and photo op with the Taoiseach to mark LauraLynn's 10th Birthday and expansion plans

Intended results Brief the Taoiseach on the work of LauraLynn and the impact and achievements of the service in its first 10 years. To outline LauraLynn's plans to expand its children's hospice service. To invite the Taoiseach to visit LauraLynn for a facilty tour and to meet staff and families.

Name of person primarily responsible for lobbying on this activity Kerry McLaverty - CEO

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.

Email (2-5)

Invite request letter & organisation of logistics for the meeting and photo op. Thank you letter with an invitation to visit LauraLynn's Hospice emailed following the visit. Invite and thank you letters also sent by post.

Meeting (1)

14th October - Photocall and Meeting with Taoiseach in Government Buildings to mark the occasion of LL 10th Birthday and the expansion plans for palliative care services in 2022. LL Delegation - Niall McHugh (Chairperson, LauraLynn Ireland’s Children’s Hospice); Kerry McLaverty (CEO); Dr Joann Balfe (Consultant Paediatrician); and Sarah O’Callaghan (Head of Communications) Meeting Agenda covered - 1 - LauraLynn - a Decade of Care - impact and achievements; LL contribution to children's palliative care; collaboration and partnerships. 2 - Addressing the unmet need - expansion plans; bringing care closer to home. 3. Funding and stability

Letter (2-5)

2 letters sent by post (also emailed): A. Letter inviting Taoiseach to LL Meeting and site visit. B. Thank you letter sent following meeting, incorporating an invitation to visit LauraLynn Hospice.

Phone call (1)

Call to discuss and agree photocall protocalls and media release plans.

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.

Micheál Martin An Taoiseach (Department of the Taoiseach)

Paul Clarkson Government Press Secretary (Department of the Taoiseach)