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 Sep, 2020

Relevant Matter Public policy or programme

Public Policy Area Education and Training

Period 1 May, 2020 to 31 Aug, 2020

Specific Details Engaged with Minister McHugh and the Department of Education and Skills on the need for a Summer Programme to support autistic students

Intended results Ensure the July Provision Programme proceeded, in line with public health guidance, and secure an increase in the support offered

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.

Phone call (2-5)

Spoke to Minister McHugh by a number of times to discuss a) securing the summer programme and b) ensuring the scheme was accessible and understood by all

Phone call (2-5)

Had a number of phone calls with Ed Carty to discuss the details of the Summer Provision Programme, AsIAm's position and uptake of the programme

Virtual Meeting (1)

Attended a virtual meeting on the programme which was attended by the Minister and chaired by Dalton Tattan

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.

Joe McHugh Minister (Department of Education and Skills)

Ed Carty Special Adviser (Department of Education and Skills)

Dalton Tattan Assistant Secretary (Department of Education and Skills)