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 Legislation

Public Policy Area Health

Period 1 Jan, 2026 to 30 Apr, 2026

Specific Details Engaged with relevant public officials on proposed changes to the Disability Act

Intended results Ensuring the right to access autism assessment and autism specific services in health/education is strengthened in any reform of the Disability Act

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.

Meeting (1)

Met with Secretary General and senior officials

Email (2-5)

Engaged with Colm O'Conaill

Phone call (1)

Spoke to Secretary General on the phone

Email (6-10)

Sought to arrange a meeting with Minister Moynihan and Minister Naughton

Meeting (1)

Met Minister Moynihan's Special Advisor

Phone call (2-5)

Engaged with Minister's advisors by phone

Virtual Meeting (2-5)

Discussed issue with NCSE CEO

Phone call (2-5)

Discussed issue with NCSE CEO

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.

Bernie McNally Secretary General (Department of Education)

Martina Mannion Assistant Secretary (Department of Education)

Emer Higgins TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)

Treasa Kelly Special Advisor (Department of Social Protection)

Noel Byrne Adviser to Minister of State (Department of Education)

Paul Melia Special Advisor (Department of Education)

Michael Moynihan Minister of State (Department of Education)

John Kearney Chief Executive Officer (The National Council for Special Education)