Concern Worldwide

Lobbying Organisation Concern Worldwide

Date published 22 Sep, 2016

Relevant Matter Public policy or programme

Public Policy Area Foreign Affairs

Period 1 May, 2016 to 31 Aug, 2016

Specific Details Calling for the appointment of a Minister of State for International Development to ensure Ireland’s political commitment to the very poorest of our world is reflected and echoed consistently at national, international and multi-lateral levels; that Ireland is visible and vocal in fora where policy is made and practice is evaluated; and that Ireland delivers as strong a contribution as possible to the advancement of equality and wellbeing across the globe.

Intended results Appointment of Minister of State with special responsibility for international development and with the means and mandate to ensure Ireland's continued leadership on the international stage.

Name of person primarily responsible for lobbying on this activity Dominic MacSorley

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.

Letter (1)

Calling for the appointment of a Minister of State for International Development to ensure Ireland’s political commitment to the very poorest of our world is reflected and echoed consistently at national, international and multi-lateral levels; that Ireland is visible and vocal in fora where policy is made and practice is evaluated; and that Ireland delivers as strong a contribution as possible to the advancement of equality and wellbeing across the globe.

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.

Enda Kenny Taoiseach (Department of the Taoiseach)