Garrett Ahern

Intent: To seek support for the pub sector in Budget 2027

Details: Budget 2027

Intent: To inform public representatives of our Pre Budget Submission with a view to securing meetings later in the year year with them.

Details: Submission of Pre Budget Submission

Intent: Ireland to commit to a fair and funded phase out of fossil fuels and to support a fossil fuel non-proliferation treaty::Irish government increases ODA and publishes roadmap to reach 0.7% GNI in ODA by 2030::Justice, poverty relief and respect for human rights in occupied Palestinian territory and Israel

Details: Climate Justice, ODA and humanitarian need, and justice in the occupied Palestinian territory and Israel

Intent: Adoption of human rights based legislative reforms, particularly in relation to MH Bill

Details: Mental Health Bill 2024

Intent: Awareness of the economic importance of the industry

Details: Invitation to local stallion farm

Intent: Awareness of the economic and social benefits of racing and breeding industry

Details: Engagment with the Oireachtas Friends of Irish Racing & Bloodstock sector

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, ... Read more

Intent: To provide information on GOAL's portfolio of programming in Darfur region of Sudan and advocate for further Irish government support for ongoing humanitarian efforts through its own advocacy at European level and for an increase in Department of Foreign Affairs budget for flexible funding for INGOs working in the region.

Details: Briefing issued on GOAL's work in Sudan following attendance at Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade sent to commitee members.

Intent: Raise awareness of issues around alcohol sports sponsorship and its impact on youth drinking as outlined in AAI report. Report recommends a ban on this form of alcohol marketing.

Details: Alcohol and sports sponsorship

Intent: Arrange engagements between Horse Racing Ireland and Oireachtas members about the significance of the horse racing industry.

Details: Raising awareness of the economic importance of the Irish horse racing and breeding industry