The Irish Society for Autism

Lobbying Organisation The Irish Society for Autism

Date published 21 Sep, 2017

Relevant Matter Legislation

Public Policy Area Health

Period 1 May, 2017 to 31 Aug, 2017

Specific Details Autism Spectrum Disorder Bill 2017

Intended results To support and promote the Autism Spectrum Disorder Bill 2017

Name of person primarily responsible for lobbying on this activity Pat Matthews

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.

Event / Reception (2-5)

Supported the Autism Spectrum Disorder Bill 2017 in Seanad Eireann when it was put forward in May and also when it was further considered in July.

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 Reilly Senator (Seanad)