IRL-IASD (St. Margaret's Network)

Lobbying Organisation IRL-IASD

Date published 17 Sep, 2026

Relevant Matter Matters involving public funds

Public Policy Area Housing

Period 1 May. 2026 to 31 Aug. 2026

Specific Details Secure funding for 5x 1Bed apartmenet block, supporting adults with disabilities.

Intended results Secure funding for a 5x 1Bed apartmenet block, supporting the housing needs of adults with disabilities.

Name of person primarily responsible for lobbying on this activity Breda O'Neill, CEO and Sandra Keenan, Housing Manager

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.

Meeting (1)

Meeting with John Kelly, Private secretary to Tanaiste Simon Harris to discuss funding for the potential 5 x 1bed apartments in Bray for people with disabilities, and 1 follow up email.

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.

Simon Harris Tánaiste and Minister (Department of Finance)