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
Intent: Members of the Oireachtas were invited to attend a meet and greet event as part of Local Development Week, and where the LDCN's 2026 Pre-Budget Submission was launched
Details: Meet and Greet event as part of Local Development Week
Outgoing Ministers, TDs and councillors who were running in the Seanad Election were invited to sign the IDEA electoral pledge, committing to become Global Education Champions if elected.(16 and 17 January) - Email
Intent: To relay the business trends emerging for Q3 2024, to highlight recent submissions in the realm of Transport, Economic & Housing sustainability within Kildare
Intent: Advocating members priorities re General Election 2024 manifesto, to diversify the economy and further supports for SMEs, particularly the development of South Kildare, and regionally marginalised areas of the county
Intent: Highlighting Election priorities of members, particularly regarding infrastructure development and investment in upskilling, training & education
Details: Chamber Chief Executives speech -Kildare Business Awards 2024
