Arthritis Ireland

Lobbying Organisation Arthritis Ireland

Date published 21 May, 2018

Relevant Matter Matters involving public funds

Public Policy Area Health

Period 1 Jan, 2018 to 30 Apr, 2018

Specific Details Reimbursement of lidocaine 5% patches (Versatis)

Intended results Secure clarity over decision by HSE's Medicine Management Programme re reimbursement of lidocaine patches, and to communicate patient voice in debate.

Name of person primarily responsible for lobbying on this activity Brian Lynch

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 (6-10)

Email exchanges about lidocaine issue.

Meeting (2-5)

Presentation at Oireachtas briefing for members on 15 February, organised by Senator Conway-Walsh. Attendance on Seanad debate on lidocaine issue.

Phone call (2-5)

Phone correspondence about lidocaine issue.

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.

Rose Conway-Walsh Senator (Seanad)