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
Intent: Implementation of support scheme for independent broadcasting re news and current affairs; Necessary changes to other schemes to ensure they are accessible to radio stations in independent sector and that proportionate funding is available independent radio sector.::More support and greater understanding of the contribution of independent radio to essential communications during national or regional emergencies.::Securing and protecting prominence and visibility of independent radio on vehicle dashboards and on smart devices and platforms and access for stations to listeners without barriers.::Seeking speakers for industry conference and meetings with Minister and other stakeholders.
Details: Implementation of fair and proportionate support for news and current affairs independent radio sector including proposals announced in last budget; calling for level playing field for radio vis a vis other sectors in regulatory and legislative proposals; promoting engagement and regular interactio, ...
Contacting TDs or Senators, Minister, Taoiseach or officials or other representatives seeking meetings, inviting them to briefings, or to attend or speak at conferences, or to assist the putting in place or implementation of policies relevant to independent radio sector. - EmailInformal meetings on the way into or out of event/conference. - Informal communicationLetters to Minister, Taoiseach, or Oireachtas Members or officials seeking meetings, inviting them to briefings, or to attend or speak at conferences, or to assist the putting in place or implementation of policies relevant to independent radio sector. - Letter
Intent: The government to prioritise increasing funding to ensure youth services continue to thrive and meet the needs of young people
Details: Maintain the central role of the voluntary sector in youth work provision. Prioritize frontline work over administration and disproportionate compliance. Equal treatment for Youth .
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: Commission of Investigation commitment in Election Manifesto of all political parties, release of Smyth Review 2010 under a Commission of Investigation process; funding; Indemnity Fund.
Details: Commission of Investigation and Inquiry into Abuse by former Surgeon Michael Shine in Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital Drogheda 1964 - 1995
Calls about Commission of Investigation and meetings. - Phone callEmails between Parliamentary Assistants and politicians/TDs on the topic and on arranging meetings. - EmailMeeting in Leinster House with victims and survivors, Gerard Murray, Cianan Murray (no relation), Ian Russell, Ian Armstrong, Pat Murphy D4P and Adrienne Reilly D4P. - Meeting
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: To update local political stakeholders on the timing for a planning application for a proposed onshore windfarm at Kellystown, Co Louth (reference number 2460766)
Details: Proposed onshore wind farm at Kellystown Co, Louth
