ARI

Lobbying Organisation ARI

Date published 12 May, 2026

Relevant Matter Public policy or programme

Public Policy Area Health

Period 1 Jan. 2026 to 30 Apr. 2026

Specific Details Advocacy regarding inclusion of shingles vaccination in the national vaccination programme for people aged 65+

Intended results To support parliamentary action and advocate for inclusion of the shingles vaccine in Ireland’s national immunisation programme for older adults. To reinforce ARI’s policy position and support continued parliamentary engagement on shingles vaccination.

Name of person primarily responsible for lobbying on this activity Alison Bough (ARI Head of Policy and Programmes)

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 (11-20)

Ongoing email engagement regarding access to the shingles vaccine, including provision of briefing materials and policy support.

Meeting (1)

In-person meeting on 18 February 2026 in Leinster House regarding older persons' access to the shingles vaccine, including provision of briefing materials and policy support.

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.

Joe Conway Senator (Seanad)