European Network Against Racism (ENAR) Ireland CLG (Irish network Against Racism (INAR))

Lobbying Organisation European Network Against Racism (ENAR) Ireland CLG

Date published 20 Sep, 2023

Relevant Matter Public policy or programme

Public Policy Area Justice and Equality

Period 1 May, 2023 to 31 Aug, 2023

Specific Details National Action Plan Against Racism

Intended results Looking for a detailed implementation plan and the oversight committee for NAPAR

Name of person primarily responsible for lobbying on this activity Shane O Curry Director INAR, Patricia Munatsi

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.

Informal communication (1)

Mentioned the need to operationalise the National Action Plan Against Racism at the launch of the plan on the 2nd May at Irishtown Community Centre. Inquired about the timeline for the appointment of the Special Rapporteur for the Committee.

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.

Joe O'Brien Minister of State (Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth)