Parkinson's Ireland (Parkinson's Ireland)

Lobbying Organisation Parkinson's Ireland

Date published 13 May, 2024

Relevant Matter Matters involving public funds

Public Policy Area Health

Period 1 Jan, 2024 to 30 Apr, 2024

Specific Details Various politicians were lobbied to support increased HSE section 39 funding for Parkinson's Ireland. In addition lobbying took place on improving public services for people with Parkinson's and increased spending in this area.

Intended results HSE Section 39 funding being awarded to Parkinson's Ireland. Increased awareness, action on implementing services for people with Parkinson's and increased government spending on this area.

Name of person primarily responsible for lobbying on this activity Shane O'Brien

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

Mass communications

Email All Oireachtas Members E mail invitation to AV room presentation on the 17th of April 2024 calling for further investment in Parkinson's Ireland and launching election campaign document. Sharing of election campaign document and details regarding funding.

Lobbying activity

The following activities occurred for this specific Subject Matter Area.

Email (31-50)

Lobbying for HSE section 39 fundings to be awarded to Parkinson's Ireland for 2024.

Meeting (2-5)

One meeting with Minister Stephen Donnelly TD regarding HSE funding issues. One meeting with David Cullinane TD regarding HSE funding issues.

Letter (11-20)

Letters regarding HSE section 39 funding to a number of Ministers, the Taoiseach and the Tanaiste.

Event / Reception (1)

Leinster House AV room event with Oireachtas members on the 17th of April where election document was launched, need for section 39 funding for Parkinson's Ireland highlighted and need for further state funding for Parkinson's Disease.

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.

Anne Rabbitte TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)

David Cullinane TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)

Denis Naughten TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)

Holly Cairns TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)

Roderic O'Gorman TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)

Róisín Shorthall TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)

Stephen Donnelly TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)

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

Noel Byrne Special Adviser (Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth)

Roderic O'Gorman Minister (Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth)

Aisling Dolan Senator (Seanad)

Tom Clonan Senator (Seanad)

Leo Varadkar Taoiseach (Department of the Taoiseach)

Micheál Martin Tánaiste and Minister (Department of Foreign Affairs)

Micheál Martin Taoiseach (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)

Noel Grealish TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)

Simon Harris An Taoiseach (Department of the Taoiseach)