Intent: The correspondence referenced European analysis suggesting a substantial proportion of vaping products circulating within the EU may be entering through irregular or illegal channels. It warned that weak enforcement, cross-border purchasing and online sales create risks for youth access, tax compliance and consumer safety. The RRPA argued that further restrictions without stronger enforcement could expand black market activity and undermine legitimate retail trade.
Details: The Reduced Risk Products Association issued correspondence to all TDs and Senators highlighting concerns about enforcement capacity within Ireland’s vaping sector. The communication stressed that the effectiveness of any regulatory framework will depend not on legislative intent alone, but on robus, ...
The RRPA called for a strengthened enforcement package including increased inspection resources, annual enforcement reporting, tax-stamp or digital traceability systems, stronger controls on online and cross-border sales, and targeted sanctions against repeat offenders. The communication argued that youth protection and public health depend on controlling illegal supply chains and ensuring compliant retailers are supported rather than undermined. - Email
Intent: For the relevant deregation to be applied to Sika deer, and the removal of Sika and Fallow deer from the list of invasive allien species, to avoid unintended consquences.
Details: Concern regarding designation of Fallow and Sika deer as Invasive Alien Species under Statutory Instrument No. 374/2024
Intent: To raise awareness of Oireachtas members on a range of issues affecting people with dyslexia in Ireland including the continuing urgent need for extra time for students with dyslexia and other learning difficulties when sitting State Exams (Junior and Leaving Certificate) as part of the accommodations offered within the RACE (Reasonable Accommodations at the Certificate Examinations) scheme as administered by the State Examinations Commission (SEC).
Details: Dyslexia Awareness Month Presentation to Oireachtas Members for Dyslexia Awareness Month
Invitations to all Oireachas members before the event, and distribution of summary briefing to Oireachtas members after the event. - EmailMeeting for Oireachtas members on 9th October 2025 in the AV Room of Leinster House, an event sponsored by Pádraig Rice TD. - Meeting
Follow up text messages sent - Informal communicationFormer Committee members rang to invite - individual meetings requested with a number - Phone call
Intent: To update policymakers/stakeholders on Lilly's investment in strategic manufacturing operations in Limerick and Kinsale; to highlight key policy areas of importance for Lilly's continued growth in both Ireland and across the EU, including advocating for EU legislative reform that ensures equal and timely access to innovations for all patients across Europe and the strengthening of legislative protections for intellectual property rights.
Details: Update on company operations in Ireland and EU
Intent: Support for gas security emergency reserve, delivery of the hydrogen strategy and providing operational supports for biomethane producers.
Details: Briefing on GNI's recently launched Pathway to a net zero carbon network includes asks on providing operational supports for biomethane producers.
In person meeting with Minister Jack Chambers 10th Oct - MeetingJoint Committee on Environment and Climate Action - MS Teams - 3rd October - Virtual Meeting
Intent: Ensure accountability and governance process set out in Climate Law adhered to by Oireachtas Committee and meetings held at appropriate times with relevant Minister
Details: Oireachtas Committee on Climate re engagement with Ministers
Emails to Deputies Leddin, Murphy - EmailTo JOCECA members regarding compliance with s14 of the Climae Act - Emailbriefing to JOCECA members in advance of Minister Ryan's appearance before the Joint Oireachtas Committee - Email
Emailed budget submission to members of Oireachtas Committee on Budgetary Oversight - EmailEmails with joint budget asks to Deputies Murphy, O'Rourke - Email
