Óglaigh Náisiúnta na hÉireann / Organisation of National Ex-Service Personnel

Lobbying Organisation Óglaigh Náisiúnta na hÉireann / Organisation of National Ex-Service Personnel

Date published 30 Aug, 2023

Relevant Matter Matters involving public funds

Public Policy Area Housing

Period 1 May, 2023 to 31 Aug, 2023

Specific Details Lobbied on behalf of homeless / struggling veterans of the Defence Forces regarding services

Intended results Create awareness of charity and advocate on behalf struggling veterans of Defence Forces. Second objective was to advocate for state funding in support of professional services currently being provided in our homes outside of Dublin, research and mental health 24/7 support.

Name of person primarily responsible for lobbying on this activity Cormac Kirwan

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)

Meeting with An Tanaiste and Asst Sec Dept of Def

Meeting (1)

Meeting Kildare County Council ref a new home for homeless veterans in Kildare

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 Boland Director of Services or Equivalent (Kildare County Council)

Micheál Martin Minister (Department of Defence)