Autism Spectrum Information, Advice and Meeting Point Ltd, Trading as AsIAm

Lobbying Organisation Autism Spectrum Information, Advice and Meeting Point Ltd, Trading as AsIAm

Date published 21 May, 2026

Relevant Matter Public policy or programme

Public Policy Area Local Government

Period 1 Jan, 2026 to 30 Apr, 2026

Specific Details Engaged with a wide range of public officials across the country in the context of our Autism-Friendly Towns Programmes

Intended results Support for the Autism-Friendly Towns Initiative

Name of person primarily responsible for lobbying on this activity Adam Harris

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.

Event / Reception (1)

Held an event in the Mansion House with the Lord Mayor of Dublin to launch the Dublin City Autism-Friendly Action Plan

Event / Reception (1)

Held an event to launch Newbridge Autism-Friendly Town attended by a number of public representatives

Event / Reception (1)

Held an event to launch Clondalkin Autism-Friendly Town attended by a number of public representatives

Event / Reception (1)

Held an event to launch Ballyhaunis Autism-Friendly Town attended by a number of public representatives

Event / Reception (1)

Held a national awards ceremony for the Autism-Friendly Town Awards attended by the Lord Mayor of Dublin and Minister Higgins

Email (6-10)

Liaised with Lord Mayor and Minister Higgins office on events

Phone call (6-10)

Liaised with the Minister Higgins office on event

Event / Reception (1)

Attended an event for D10 Autism-Friendly Town (Autism Class opening) attended by a number of public representatives

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.

Emer Higgins TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)

Gavin Pepper Councillor (Dublin City Council)

Alison Field Councillor (Dublin City Council)

Janet Horner Councillor (Dublin City Council)

Jesslyn Henry Councillor (Dublin City Council)

Mark Ward TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)

Shane Moynihan TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)

Chris Pender Councillor (Kildare County Council)

Alma Gallagher Councillor (Mayo County Council)

Ray McAdam Councillor (Dublin City Council)

Jen Cummins TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)

Catherine Ardagh TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)

Evanne Ní Chuilinn Senator (Seanad)