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 Children and Youth Affairs

Period 1 Jan, 2024 to 30 Apr, 2024

Specific Details Autism-Friendly Towns

Intended results mproved accessibility, inclusion and accessibility for Autistic people in local communities

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.

Meeting (6-10)

Met with Lord Mayor of Dublin

Event / Reception (2-5)

Held 4 public consultations with Lord Mayor of Dublin on Dublin’s Autism-Friendly City Plan

Event / Reception (2-5)

Attended two major events with Lord Mayor as part of the city initiative

Informal communication (11-20)

Engaged with Lord Mayor on issue

Phone call (6-10)

Spoke with Lord Mayor

Event / Reception (6-10)

Attended a number of local events and launches associated with the initiative with the Lord Mayor in attendance

Meeting (1)

Spoke with the Mayor of Cork, Cllr Eddie Hoare, at the launch of Galway Autism-Friendly Town

Meeting (1)

Spoke with the Mayor of Killarney (Cllr Niall Kelleher) at the launch of Killarney Autism-Friendly Town. Cllr Maria Moloney was also in attendance

Meeting (1)

Met with Cllr Gerry Walshe to discuss a quiet space for the Greystones St. Patrick’s Day Parade

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.

Gerry Walsh Councillor (Wicklow County Council)

Marie Moloney Councillor (Kerry County Council)

Niall Kelleher Councillor (Kerry County Council)

Eddie Hoare Councillor (Galway City Council)

Daithí De Róiste Councillor (Dublin City Council)