Music Generation DAC

Lobbying Organisation Music Generation DAC

Date published 22 Jan, 2016

Relevant Matter Matters involving public funds

Public Policy Area Education and Training

Period 1 Sep, 2015 to 31 Dec, 2015

Specific Details Attended meeting with the Taoiseach, at the request of the donors, to discuss plans for Music Generation’s expansion in further detail and seek a commitment from Government for additional investment for Phase 2 of the programme. Attended follow up meetings with the Secretary General of the Department of Education and Skills.

Intended results To communicate understanding of Music Generation’s Development Plan, and secure additional funding for Phase 2 of Music Generation’s programme.

Name of person primarily responsible for lobbying on this activity Danny O'Hare, Acting Chairperson of the Board of Music Generation

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?) Yes

Current or Former Designated Public Official(s)

Martin Mackin (Former DPO) Senator (Seanad)

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 (2-5)

Meeting with DPOs in the Department of An Taoiseach and the Department of Education and Skills.

Letter (2-5)

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.

Enda Kenny Taoiseach (Department of the Taoiseach)

Sean O'Foghlu Secretary General (Department of Education and Skills)