Children's Books Ireland CLG (Children's Books Ireland)

Lobbying Organisation Children's Books Ireland CLG

Date published 20 May, 2025

Relevant Matter Matters involving public funds

Public Policy Area Education and Training

Period 1 Jan, 2025 to 30 Apr, 2025

Specific Details Requested meetings with Barry Heneghan and Helen McEntee in relation to prioritising funding for school libraries.

Intended results A meeting where a member of the Independent Group could be briefed on the issues surrounding funding for school libraries in Ireland.

Name of person primarily responsible for lobbying on this activity Becky Long

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.

Email (2-5)

Barry Heneghan received an email on the 7th of January requesting a meeting at his earliest convenience to discuss provision for school libraries.

Email (2-5)

Helen McEntee received an email on the 27th of March requesting a meeting to discuss applications to the Children's Books Ireland Bookgifting Scheme and school library provision. A follow-up email was sent on the 16th of April.

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.

Barry Heneghan TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)

Helen McEntee Minister (Department of Education)