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 Jan, 2026

Relevant Matter Matters involving public funds

Public Policy Area Children and Youth Affairs

Period 1 Sep, 2025 to 31 Dec, 2025

Specific Details Sought support for the AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communication) Support Programme

Intended results Following the roll-out of the initial funding for 511 AAC devices and associated support, sought further funding and support for Year 2 of the programme

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.

Phone call (2-5)

Discussed issue with Senator Rabbitte

Phone call (2-5)

Engaged with Minister Foley's Special Advisor

Informal communication (2-5)

Engaged with Minister Foley's Special Advisor

Email (1)

Sought a phone call with Minister Higgin's Special Advisor

Phone call (1)

Called Minister Higgin's Special Advisor

Meeting (1)

Met with Minister Higgins

Phone call (1)

Spoke to Minister Higgins about the Programme

Email (2-5)

Wrote to Minister Foley's Advisor

Phone call (1)

Discussed the issue with Minister Naughton's Special Advisor

Email (1)

Wrote to Minister Naughton's Special Advisor

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.

Michael Brennan Special Adviser (Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth)

Emer Higgins Minister of State (Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth)

Treasa Kelly Special Advisor (Department of Social Protection)

Norma Foley Minister (Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth)

Paul Melia Adviser to Minister (Department of Health)

Anne Rabbitte Senator (Seanad)