GSA Developments Ireland (GSA)

Lobbying Organisation GSA Developments Ireland

Date published 31 Aug, 2025

Relevant Matter Legislation

Public Policy Area Development and Zoning

Period 1 May, 2025 to 31 Aug, 2025

Specific Details Communication with relevant ministers on the future of the purpose built student housing sector in Ireland

Intended results To secure engagement on future legislation relating to the sector. To influence future legislation relating to the sector.

Name of person primarily responsible for lobbying on this activity John Jacobs

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)

Three emails sent to the relevant ministers and copying their offices over June and July 2025.

Meeting (1)

One meeting with Michael Carrigy.

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.

James Browne Minister (Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage)