Be heard where policy is made.
PUBLIC AFFAIRS
Public affairs, government relations and stakeholder engagement for purpose-driven organisations. We help you build trust with decision makers and shape the debates that matter to your sector.
WHAT WE DO
Public affairs support that builds lasting trust
Policy monitoring
Tracking the policy, regulation and political debate that affects your organisation.
Government relations
Building relationships with officials, elected representatives and regulators.
Stakeholder engagement
Mapping and engaging the partners, communities and groups who shape your reputation.
Advocacy campaigns
Campaigns that combine evidence, media and coalitions to move an issue forward.
Consultations and submissions
Clear, evidence-based responses to public consultations and policy reviews.
Strategic communications
Messaging for internal and external audiences, so everyone tells the same story.
HOW IT WORKS
From insight to influence
01
Map
We map the issues, decision makers and timelines that matter to you.
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Plan
A clear strategy with your asks, your evidence and your messengers.
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Engage
Briefings, meetings, submissions and media that put your case forward.
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Report
Regular updates on progress, policy changes and next steps.
WHY KIELY PR
Public affairs done properly
Transparent by design
Lobbying in Ireland is regulated under the Regulation of Lobbying Act 2015. We build compliance with the Register of Lobbying into every programme.
Media and policy together
Earned media and public affairs work best side by side. We bring both.
Evidence first
Decision makers respond to data and real stories. We help you gather and present both.
Senior counsel
Twenty years across journalism, PR and communications, applied directly to your work.
Frequently asked questions
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Public affairs is how an organisation builds relationships with government, regulators and other stakeholders, and takes part in the policy debates that affect it.
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Lobbying is one part of public affairs. Public affairs also covers policy monitoring, stakeholder engagement, consultations and communications.
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You may need to register at lobbying.ie if you communicate with designated public officials about policy and meet the criteria in the Regulation of Lobbying Act 2015. This includes employers with more than ten full-time employees. We help you work out where you stand.
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They include ministers, TDs, senators, MEPs, local councillors, special advisers and senior civil servants.
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Yes. We support charities and non-profits alongside businesses in technology, govtech, construction and the public sector.
GET STARTED
Ready to make your case?
Book a free 30-minute consultation to talk through the issues that matter to you.