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: 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: To influence politicians to seek enhanced measures for lone parent families in Budget 2025-improved social protection payments, improved access to education for lone parents, reduce food and energy poverty and continue progress with Family Law reform.
Details: Disseminated One Family Pre-Budget Submission
Advocating for a public system of childcare as part of the programme for government, NWC Director wrote to leaders of Fine Gael and Fianna Fail seeking a commitment to a public system of childcare. Sent 20.12.24 - LetterCare Officer, and Women's Equality Co-ordinator attended the Sinn Fein Ard Fheis. Intended outcome was to get endorsement and commitment to a model of public childcare. Discussion on this campaign with: Cllr Michelle GouldMaurice Quinlivan TDSenator Paul GavanDarren O’Rourke TD Matt Carthy TD ' - Lobby dayEmail sent to ask for a commitment to Public Childcare in General Election Manifestos and subsequent programme for government negotiations.Claire Kerrane, Brid Smith, Mary Seery Kearney, Jennifer Murnane O’Connor, Jennifer Whitmore - Email
Hard copy of our Manifesto was sent by letter/email to relevant spokespersons and Ministers - LetterThe NDSA held three election hustings in Galway 14 November Limerick 19 November Dublin Candidates attended election hustings organised by NDSA. Service users and staff from Rehab were in attendance and raised issues of concern to them. - Event / Reception
Intent: Signatures on a statement of support for Baha'i women in Iran
Details: We emailed the 220 public representatives - TDs and Senators - to ask them to sign a statement - 'Join UN Rapporteurs to help protect Baha'i Women in Iran.'
We emailed the 220 public representatives - TDs and Senators - to ask them to sign a statement - 'Join UN Rapporteurs to help protect Baha'i Women in Iran.' - Email
Intent: Informing the TD about lack of Local Link connections, the situation with secondary school, and updates received for National Islands Policy in order to improve transport connections to the island
Details: Correspondence reg a parliamentary question the TD had posed
Briefing event for Oireachtas members on alcohol policy development. Held in Leinster House on 25 Sept 2025. - Event / ReceptionEmails in relation to need for a new strategy on alcohol and proposal to establish an Alcohol Office. - EmailExhibition stand at Sinn Fein Ard Fheis, Athlone 28 Sept 2024. Discussions with a number of DPOs listed. - Event / Reception
