Safetynet Primary Care

Politician(s) lobbied: Jim O'Callaghan (Minister), Department of Justice; Gary Gannon (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Michael McDowell (Senator), Seanad; Robbie Gallagher (Senator), Seanad; Garret Kelleher (Senator), Seanad; Anne Rabbitte (Senator), Seanad; Aubrey McCarthy (Senator), Seanad; Lynn Ruane (Senator), Seanad

Intent: That the International Protection Bill 2026 be amended to: require informed consent before medical information is shared (Head 18(5)); guarantee continued healthcare access for persons subject to deportation orders; protect medical care continuity during accommodation transfers; establish minimum healthcare standards for detention facilities; establish a State-funded Istanbul Protocol-compliant medico-legal assessment service; and define acute and essential medical care.

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Politician(s) lobbied: Lynn Ruane (Senator), Seanad

Intent: We hope that the four specific areas we highlighted, consent, accommodation, GP training and continuation of medical support post deportation order will be incorporated in the Bill.

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Politician(s) lobbied: Simon Harris (An Taoiseach), Department of the Taoiseach

Intent: To address the immediate needs of those seeking international protection who are currently sleeping rough in Dublin city centre

Methods: Letter

Politician(s) lobbied: Ossian Smyth (Minister of State), Department of Public Expenditure, NDP Delivery and Reform

Intent: To share information with Minister about Safetynet administered medical record system utilised across several organisations including the HSE across the country. This is the potential for improving the Health information systems and patient care

Methods: Meeting

Politician(s) lobbied: Leo Varadkar (Taoiseach), Department of the Taoiseach

Intent: Increase diplomatic efforts to secure a ceasefire.Use diplomatic channels to try to ensure long-term unobstructed and safe delivery routes for lifesaving humanitarian aid supplies to Gaza including medical supplies and equipment. This must also include fuel as it is vital to the functioning of the health system in Gaza. Further increase financial support for humanitarian organisations working in Palestine, particularly those focused on healthcare and medical assistance.::Continue to publicly condemn any breaches of international law such as attacks on healthcare facilities in Gaza, calling for thorough investigations and the accountability of those responsible.Continue to advocate at the international level for a long-term peaceful resolution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

Methods: Letter

Politician(s) lobbied: Frances Black (Senator), Seanad

Intent: Dr Barron presented findings of review of Safetynet's Involuntary Admissions conducted over a 2 year research period to inform changes to the Mental Health Act. Safetynet have concerns that the current proposed changes will further limit access to inpatient care for vulnerable homeless people without capacity.

Methods: Virtual Meeting