Nasc Ireland

Lobbying Organisation Nasc Ireland

Date published 21 Sep, 2024

Relevant Matter Public policy or programme

Public Policy Area Justice and Equality

Period 1 May, 2024 to 31 Aug, 2024

Specific Details Discussion of EU Migration Pact, reception conditions for international protection applicants and beneficiaries of temporary protection

Intended results We sought support for a clear residency scheme post the Temporary Protection Directive for Ukrainians in Ireland. We also highlighted concerns relating to the future implementation of the EU Migration Pact in Ireland and the impact of the designation of countries as safe countries on international protection applicants.

Name of person primarily responsible for lobbying on this activity Fiona Hurley

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.

Virtual Meeting (1)

Virtual meeting to discuss migration policy

Email (1)

1 x email sent on 03rd May to highlight concerns re reduction of social welfare payments to beneficiaries of temporary protection.

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.

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)