Janssen Sciences Ireland UC

Lobbying Organisation Janssen Sciences Ireland UC

Date published 21 Jan, 2025

Relevant Matter Public policy or programme

Public Policy Area Economic Development and Industry

Period 1 Sep, 2024 to 31 Dec, 2024

Specific Details Engagement with Oireachtas members to promote shared industry priorities ahead of GE 2024

Intended results To promote the policies outlined in the IPHA General Election manifesto and highlight the positive economic impact of J&J facilities on their local communities. To speed up the reimbursement process for new medicines in line with IPHA proposals and strengthen the role of clinicians in medicines prioritisation To develop a national life sciences strategy

Name of person primarily responsible for lobbying on this activity Fergus Sharpe

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.

Informal communication (2-5)

Informal conversations at IPHA Affiliates reception and manifesto launch, Cork Bio site expansion, and at separate lunch event in Leinster House

Email (2-5)

Emails to Oireachtas members on the abovementioned topics

Submission (1)

Right Medicine, Right Time - IPHA General Election Manifesto

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.

Dara Calleary Minister of State (Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment)

James Browne Minister of State (Department of Justice)

Pádraig O'Sullivan TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)