The Union of Students in Ireland

Lobbying Organisation The Union of Students in Ireland

Date published 07 Dec, 2017

Relevant Matter Matters involving public funds

Public Policy Area Education and Training

Period 1 Sep, 2017 to 31 Dec, 2017

Specific Details For the Government to reduce the Student Contribution Charge by a minimum of €250 and invest €1.26bn into higher education over the next decade.

Intended results Reduction of the Student Contribution Charge by a minimum of €250 and investment of €1.26bn into higher education over the next decade.

Name of person primarily responsible for lobbying on this activity Michael Kerrigan

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? Yes

What is the directive you gave to the grassroots campaigners? Lobby TDs and senators to achieve the campaign objectives.

Was this lobbying done on behalf of a client? No

Mass communications

Submission All Oireachtas Members The full text of our budget submission was sent to members of the Oireachtas.

Lobbying activity

The following activities occurred for this specific Subject Matter Area.

Submission (1)

The full text of our budget submission was sent and met upon with members of committees and opposition spokespersons in relation to the desired objectives.

Designated public officials lobbied

There were no DPOs directly lobbied during this return period on this specific Subject Matter Area.