Down Syndrome Ireland

Lobbying Organisation Down Syndrome Ireland

Date published 15 Jan, 2025

Relevant Matter Public policy or programme

Public Policy Area Health

Period 1 Sep, 2024 to 31 Dec, 2024

Specific Details A letter was sent to local Leitrim and Sligo politicians about new government policies. The Leitrim Branch of Down Syndrome Ireland shared DSI's manifesto in the lead up to the General Election in November. They asked those running for election to take these demands into account.

Intended results To take on board DSI's manifesto in areas such as transport, housing and healthcare.

Name of person primarily responsible for lobbying on this activity Paula Bergeson Quinn, Siobhán Finnegan McElgunn, Emma Cox, Tiffany Moore

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 (1)

One email was sent to the election candidates. The email had DSI's manifesto attached and asked the below: "With the upcoming elections, we ask for your commitment to Down Syndrome Ireland’s General Election Manifesto.?We ask all parties to incorporate these initiatives into their election platforms, ensuring that Ireland becomes a truly inclusive society for all."

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.

Martin Kenny TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)

Paddy O'Rourke Councillor (Leitrim County Council)

Frank Feighan TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)

Marian Harkin TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)

Marie Casserly Councillor (Sligo County Council)

Michael Clarke Councillor (Sligo County Council)

Edel Mcsharry Councillor (Sligo County Council)

Nessa Cosgrove Councillor (Sligo County Council)

Chris MacManus MEP (European Parliament)

Eamon Scanlon TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)

Gino O'Boyle Councillor (Sligo County Council)