Matheson LLP (Matheson LLP)

Lobbying Organisation Matheson LLP

Date published 20 Sep, 2024

Relevant Matter Public policy or programme

Public Policy Area Justice and Equality

Period 1 May, 2024 to 31 Aug, 2024

Specific Details Attendance at meeting regarding refugee family reunification and issues arising under section 56 International Protection Act, as well as administrative processing of applications, with a particular focus on the issues arising for minor refugees

Intended results Continued and improved communication around the family reunification process for minor refugees

Name of person primarily responsible for lobbying on this activity Brian Killoran and Catherine Cosgrave of Immigrant Council of Ireland

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)

Attendance at meeting on 13 June 2024 regarding refugee family reunification and issues arising under section 56 International Protection Act, as well as administrative processing of applications, with a particular focus on the issues arising for minor refugees

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.

Andrew Munro Assistant Secretary (Department of Justice)

Doncha O’Sullivan Deputy Secretary (Department of Justice)