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Intent: The Minister for Rural and Community Development and senior officials in his department, as well as Eamon Ryan TD were invited to meet and address attendees. Staff of The Wheel and attendees highlighted a range of issues important to community and voluntary organisations working across the sector.
Details: The Wheel held its annual Summit event, which brings together community and voluntary organisations from across the country for discussions on current issues as well as networking with peers. The theme of this year's Summit was 'Community at the Heart of Our Democracy', with a focus on the role of c, ...
Intent: Funding for disability measures in Budget 2027. Specific asks available at https://www.disability-federation.ie/publications/dfi-pre-budget-2027-the-least-we-can-expect-1/
Emer Begley and Fleactha Phelan met with Deputy Eoin Hayes and Deputy Cian O'Callaghan Social Democrats, as well as meeting with Martin Daly Fianna Fail. - MeetingTargeting relevant Ministers and Oireachtas Committee Members as well as relevant senior personnel in the following Government Departments: Dept of Children, Disability and Equality, Dept of Health, Dept of Transport, Dept of Social Protection. - EmailTo Fianna Fail (for the Disabilty Political Engagement Group DPEG) Deputy Martin Daly and Senator Margaret Murphy O'Mahony. - Email
Intent: Have the government allocate ring-fenced funding for local authority swimming pools. ::For the government to introduce a tax credit for Gym and swim memberships.::Met with Minister Robert Troy with the Insurance Alliance in government buildings to discuss insurance reform.
Details: Pre Budget Submission for Swimming pool Fund and Gym tax Credit
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: In Budget 2025, it is essential that the Government commits to fully resourcing and implementing the Action Plan for Disability Services 2024-2026.
Details: Pre-Budget Communication to the Seanad, Ministers and TD's highlighting the issues facing people with intellectual disabilities and their families, and the critical sustainability issues that are facing the organisations providing supports for these individuals - this includes St Michael's House.
Our My Moving Brain Community Connect Event took place in Blackrock College, Dublin, with 15 TDs in the local area. Jennifer Carroll MacNeill attended the event to network with constituents and deliver an introductory speech. - Event / ReceptionWe shared details of our My Moving Brain Community Connect Event in Blackrock College, Dublin, with 15 TDs in the local area. - EmailSocial Media
Intent: Raise government awareness of the issue and seek to avoid a potential negative impact on the trade of blended biodiesel to Ireland.
Details: Potential impact on the supply of biodiesel to Ireland arising from the European Commission investigation into imports of Indonesian biodiesel.
