Feedback on a post event brief on radioligand therapy. - SubmissionFollowing a Mar26 roundtable (previous return), clinicians, policymakers, researchers & patient representatives from across Ireland collaborated to identify barriers to radioligand therapy access & develop policy solutions. Their work informed a report setting out actionable recommendations to strengthen leadership, redesign pathways, expand workforce & infrastructure, and improve data systems for future-ready cancer care. The report was launched at the All-Island Cancer Summit on 19 May 2026. - EmailOn 28 August 2026, on behalf of the Heart Failure Policy Network (HFPN), Lisa McCudden (St Vincent's Hospital, Ireland) emailed Irish policymakers regarding the developing EU Council Recommendation on Health Checks. The email shared a petition letter endorsed by Irish clinicians and patient advocates, outlining recommendations to improve heart failure detection and care, and invited discussion on how Ireland could support these priorities in future EU policy discussions. - Email
Fianna Fail Women's Health Policy Conference, Kilkenny 13 June 2026. Raised issue of alcohol labelling with selected DPOs listed below. - Event / ReceptionEmailSocial Media
Intent: Raise awareness of Alcohol Action Ireland's activities in alcohol policy development including annual report.::Highlight concerns re alcohol and rural communities.::Raise concerns about alcohol delivery schemes
Intent: To work with relevant stakeholders to develop a work stream to include the development of astrategic framework to improve quality of life for people with diabetes and reduce long termcosts to the health service of diabetes complications. Advance the benefits of Integrated Careacross the EU using the Irish experience as a model for more effective NCD management, using diabetes as a practical case study to illustrate generic tools of integrated care, during the Irish Presidency of the EU.
Details: To seek sustained investment in supporting people living with diabetes and promote a more strategic approach to addressing long term improvements making huge government cost savings, increase Oireachtas members awareness about the scale and severity of diabetes and its impact on society and to work , ...
Invited Dr Colm Henry to speak at Diabetes Ireland's annual healthcare conference. - EmailMet with the Minister for Health and officials seeking support in advancing the benefits of Integrated Care across the European Union using the Irish experience as a model for more effective NCD management, using diabetes as a practical case study to illustrate generic tools of integrated care, during the Irish Presidency of the EU and launch of the National Diabetes Strategy. - MeetingWith the Department of Health officials, welcomed the Minister for Health to Diabetes Ireland's annual healthcare conference where she launched the National Diabetes Strategy. - Event / Reception
Intent: To secure Government and political support for Budget 2027 investment in specialist FND services, including adult and paediatric multidisciplinary teams, regional service development, improved access to neuro-rehabilitation, and the establishment of a National Clinical Programme for FND.
Details: FND Ireland made written submissions to public representatives and policy stakeholders, including a Pre-Budget 2027 submission, advocating for investment in specialist multidisciplinary FND services, neuro-rehabilitation, and improved supports for people living with Functional Neurological Disorder., ...
Communication regarding equity of service provision for kidney patients nationwide and identifying needs - EmailCommunication regarding equity of service provision for kidney patients nationwide and identifying needs - Letter
Intent: Meeting to discuss the impact this reclassification would have on the wider healthcare system and sharing the findings of a socio-economic analysis completed by IPHA>
Details: Moving Codeine containing OTC medicines from pharmacy only to prescription.
Intent: To move from a fragmented, inconsistent role specification to a standardised national model that ensures high-quality, safe, and effective patient care.
Details: Engagement with HSE Working Group on Clinical Director and Clinical Lead roles.
