Autism Spectrum Information, Advice and Meeting Point Ltd, Trading as AsIAm

Lobbying Organisation Autism Spectrum Information, Advice and Meeting Point Ltd, Trading as AsIAm

Date published 21 May, 2024

Relevant Matter Public policy or programme

Public Policy Area Education and Training

Period 1 Jan, 2024 to 30 Apr, 2024

Specific Details Seclusion and Restraint

Intended results Securing rights-based, robust and child-centered regulation of seclusion and restraints including guidelines, training and legislation as required

Name of person primarily responsible for lobbying on this activity Adam Harris

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 (1)

Held an AV room briefing on the issue of seclusion and restraint This event was hosted by Gary Gannon TD, all members of the Oireachtas were invited.

Letter (1)

Wrote to Minister Madigan and Foley to express concern

Meeting (1)

Met with Minister Madigan and Foley to express concern

Meeting (1)

Met Martina Mannion with Minister Foley

Meeting (1)

Met with John Kearney on issue

Meeting (1)

Raised issue with Minister Hildegarde Naughton at meeting and in briefing note provided

Informal communication (6-10)

Spoke to John Kearney on issue

Phone call (6-10)

Spoke to John Kearney on 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.

John Kearney Chief Executive Officer (The National Council for Special Education)

Josepha Madigan Minister of State (Department of Education)

Norma Foley Minister (Department of Education)

Martina Mannion Assistant Secretary (Department of Education)

Gary Gannon TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)