The Alzheimer Society of Ireland

Lobbying Organisation The Alzheimer Society of Ireland

Date published 13 Sep, 2024

Relevant Matter Public policy or programme

Public Policy Area Health

Period 1 May, 2024 to 31 Aug, 2024

Specific Details Supports and services for people living with younger onset dementia.

Intended results Awareness that 1 in 10 diagnosed with dementia are under 65 and there is more need support for people living with dementia and their families

Name of person primarily responsible for lobbying on this activity Head of Operations & Community Engagement, Siobhan O'Connor

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 (1)

The meeting took place on May 25th at Bessboro Day Care Centre in Cork. This day was the opening of the Activity Lodge to help clients who have been diagnosed with young onset dementia (under 65 years) and those in the early stage of their dementia journey. More support and services are need to provide an opportunity for people with dementia to meet socially and engage in community activities tailored to their interests and with their peers.

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.

Mary Butler Minister of State (Department of Health)