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
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: Implementation of Interim Remediation Scheme, rollout of proposed Retrospective Payments Scheme, getting strong commitments on defects remediation into party manifestoes and the Programme for Government (PFG)
Details: Redress Scheme for Apartment Owners affected by Fire and other Defects as well as reform of the law to minimise the chances of such defects occurring in the future
Emails:Seeking meetings on the party/grouping manifesto of the general election;Asking for the Alliance's policy asks to be included in manifestoes and the PFG;Responding to the manifestoes and seeking clarification on key issues;Inviting parties/groupings to send speaker to online election forum;Progressing implementation of the Interim Remediation Scheme and the Retrospective Payments pathfinders. - EmailHeld online election forum attended by party representatives to set out their positions on defects remediation - Event / ReceptionMade following submissions in relation to:Text for their party manifestoes on defects remediation and preventing future defects;Reminder of manifesto commitments and Alliance's asks for the PFG negotiations. - Submission
Intent: Implementation of Interim Remediation Scheme, rollout of promised Retrospective Payments Scheme, getting strong party commitments on defects remediation translated into the Programme for Government.
Details: Redress Scheme for Apartment Owners affected by Fire and other Defects as well as reform of the law to minimise chance of such defects occurring in the future.
Emails:Seeking meetings on the party/grouping manifestoes for the general election; Asking for the Alliance's policy asks to be included in manifestoes and the PFG; Responding to the manifestoes and seeking clarification on key issues;Inviting parties/groupings to send speaker to online election forum;Progressing implementation of the Interim Remediation Scheme and the Retrospective Payments pathfinders. - EmailHeld online election forum attended by party representatives to set out their positions on defects remediation - Event / ReceptionMade following submissions:Text for their party manifestoes on defects remediation;Reminder of manifesto commitments and Alliance's asks for Programme for Government discussions. - Submission
