GLOBAL HEART HUB

Politician(s) lobbied: Gerard Craughwell (Senator), Seanad

Intent: In advance of World Hypertension Day our Executive Director Neil Johnson attended a discussion in Dáil Éireann on the prevention of Hypertension and its associated consequences, such as Stroke, Heart Attack & Heart Failure. The importance of a national cardiovascular health plan was also discussed.

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Politician(s) lobbied: Marta Temido (MEP), European Parliament; Brando Benifei (MEP), European Parliament; Jessica Polfjard (MEP), European Parliament; Martin Hausling (MEP), European Parliament; Veronika Ostrihonova (MEP), European Parliament; Oliver Schenk (MEP), European Parliament; Christian Ehler (MEP), European Parliament; Roxana Chiritoiu (MEP), European Parliament; Tristan Gondar (MEP), European Parliament; Stefano Bonaccini (MEP), European Parliament; Radkte Dennis (MEP), European Parliament; Andreas Gluck (MEP), European Parliament

Intent: To encourage the MEP's to consider supporting the work of, or joining the MEP Cardiovascular Health Group, who are working to support and develop the European cardiovascular 'safe hearts' plan. The following MEP's were written to - Andreas Gluck, Radtke Dennis, Stefano Bonaccini, Tristan Gondar, Roxana Chiritoiu, Christian Ehler, Oliver Schenk, Veronika Ostrihonova, Martin Hausling, Jessica Polfjard, Brando Benifei (meeting being organised) & Marta Temido (meeting held).

Methods: Email

Politician(s) lobbied: Eugene Lennon (Permanent Representative of Ireland to the European Union), Department of Health

Intent: On November 20 David Kelly, representing Global Heart Hub met with the Irish Permanent Representation to the EU. The meeting sought to influence the content of the upcoming EU Cardiovascular Health Plan, which was adopted by the European Commission in mid-December. At the meeting, GHH as part of the 'Cardiomyopathies Matter' collaboration stressed the urgent need for explicit reference to cardiomyopathies in the cardiovascular health plan, in order to promote early diagnosis and prevention. ::Policy asks included strengthening the language on the role of patients, better holistic support for patients and families (including psychological care), and improved education and awareness among healthcare professionals.

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Politician(s) lobbied: Maria Walsh (MEP), European Parliament

Intent: At this meeting, EACH also launched the European CVD Health Plan: The Roadmap for Action document, with the aim to reduce premature and preventable deaths from CVD, in Europe by one-third by 2030.The Roadmap outlines crucial actions on prevention, early intervention, rehabilitation, and quality of life, supported by a dedicated research agenda and a call for national action plans in every European country.

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Politician(s) lobbied: Ciarán Cuffe (MEP), European Parliament; Colm Markey (MEP), European Parliament; Frances Fitzgerald (MEP), European Parliament; Seán Kelly (MEP), European Parliament; Deirdre Clune (MEP), European Parliament; Maria Walsh (MEP), European Parliament; Barry Andrews (MEP), European Parliament; Billy Kelleher (MEP), European Parliament; Grace O'Sullivan (MEP), European Parliament

Intent: The key goals were to: • Ensure Irish MEP support for an EU Cardiovascular Health Plan 2024 by pledging to prioritize Cardiovascular Health during their election campaign, or within their political group. Provide MEPs the opportunity to: -Learn more about CVD-Meet with the EACH community, from their country. -Have an interview and video recording for their own communications, to be amplified by the EACH community -Sign the EACH Pledge for an EU Cardiovascular Plan 2024

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