Ruhama

Lobbying Organisation Ruhama

Date published 20 Sep, 2016

Relevant Matter Public policy or programme

Public Policy Area Justice and Equality

Period 1 May, 2016 to 31 Aug, 2016

Specific Details Engagement with MEPs on the issues of EU response to migrant crisis and provision also support and services to migrants coming into/currently seeking assistance in Ireland.

Intended results Greater support to vulnerable migrants in Ireland, including appropriate accommodation and mental health supports.

Name of person primarily responsible for lobbying on this activity Sarah Benson

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 (1)

Meeting as part of a study group visit to European Parliament with the Migrant crisis as a focal point.

Letter (1)

Group letter issued to MEPs following meeting at European Parliament to raise a number of specific concerns relating to support and assistance to vulnerable migrants. Ruhama a co-signatory alongside a number of other organisations.

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.

Brian Hayes MEP (European Parliament)

Marian Harkin MEP (European Parliament)

Deirdre Clune MEP (European Parliament)

Seán Kelly MEP (European Parliament)

Nessa Childers MEP (European Parliament)

Matt Carthy MEP (European Parliament)

Lynn Boylan MEP (European Parliament)