Institute of Physics

Lobbying Organisation Institute of Physics

Date published 21 Sep, 2024

Relevant Matter Public policy or programme

Public Policy Area Economic Development and Industry

Period 1 May, 2024 to 31 Aug, 2024

Specific Details Contact made to know what parties intentions are with regards to IOP's physics aims and goals

Intended results Inclusion of physics related content in parties policies and manifestos, in particular in relation to furthering our aims with regard to physics in the scientific, societal and skills make up of the fabric of Ireland and it's future.

Name of person primarily responsible for lobbying on this activity Dr. Michael Kyle

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.

Email (2-5)

I made contact a number of times to gauge interest in the subject matter with this T.D. and also to try to arrange a meeting face to face with that T.D.

Email (1)

I contacted Annie Hoey of Labour as a Science spokesperson in order to have an idea of inclusion of this topic for their intentions in their upcoming manifesto

Email (2-5)

I contacted Pauline O'Reilly of the Green Party to ask if they are considering physics based issues in their green energy policies which will in turn link to their manifestos

Email (1)

I contacted Aisling Dolan who is a spokesperson on Science matters in Fianna Fáil to try to get a further indication with the party as to the level of interest in physics related matters and whether they have them included in their manifestos.

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.

Carol Nolan TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)

Annie Hoey Senator (Seanad)

Pauline O'Reilly Senator (Seanad)

Aisling Dolan Senator (Seanad)