Autism Spectrum Information, Advice and Meeting Point Ltd, Trading as AsIAm

Lobbying Organisation Autism Spectrum Information, Advice and Meeting Point Ltd, Trading as AsIAm

Date published 21 Sep, 2023

Relevant Matter Public policy or programme

Public Policy Area Transport

Period 1 May, 2023 to 31 Aug, 2023

Specific Details Held an event to mark the launch "PrepareMe AsIAm for Public Transport" - a series of materials supporting Autistic people to access public transport, commissioned by the NTA

Intended results Improved accessibility for Autistic people

Name of person primarily responsible for lobbying on this activity Adam Harris

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.

Event / Reception (1)

Minister Rabbitte officiated at launch in Heuston Station

Email (2-5)

Liaised with Minister's office

Email (2-5)

Invited Minister Ryan

Informal communication (2-5)

Liaised with Minister's office

Phone call (1)

Liaised with Minister's office

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.

Noel Byrne Special Adviser (Department of Health)

Anne Rabbitte Minister of State (Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth)

Eamon Ryan Minister (Department of Environment, Climate and Communications)