Intent: Measures to improve cost competitiveness and avoid any further cost increases::Measures to support increased investment in hotel accommodation::Measures to support growth and development of Irish tourism::Measures to support the viability of hotels, guesthouses and tourism businesses::Measures to support the development of employer-led staff accommodation within the hotels sector ::Targeted funding for a national hotel retrofitting scheme to reduce carbon footprint::Increased investment and support for tourism marketing both domestically and overseas.::Additional funding for targeted upskilling of employees across the hotels sector
Details: Seeking Government measures to support the long term growth and development of Ireland's tourism and hospitality industry
Measures to support the development of regional tourism accommodation - MeetingPolicy measures to support the development of Irish tourism, including measures to enhance cost competitiveness - Social MediaPolicy measures to support the development of Irish tourism, including measures to enhance cost competitiveness, support training and skills development, increase investment in tourism marketing & development, and support sector-specific sustainability programmes - Email
Intent: Raise the profile of the National Family Resource Centre (FRC) programme and provide an opportunity for Oireachtas members to meet with FRC reprsentatives from their region. Launch of the FRC National Forum Pre-Budget Submission for 2026 seeking an minimum of €255,000 core funding for all FRCs, a dedicated capital funding stream for FRCs, and urgent investment in counselling and therapeutic supports.
Details: The Family Resource Centre National Forum held a political engagement event on the 6th of May at Buswells Hotel in Dublin.
Political engagement event held on the 6th of May in Buswells hotel in Dublin. Key agenda was to launch the FRC National Forum Pre-Budget Submission outlining 3 key ask for Budget 2027 including an increase of core funding for all FRCs, a dedicated capital funding stream for FRCs, and urgent investment in counselling and therapeutic supports. - Event / Reception
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: I sent an ICCL briefing note focusing on the powers of private security following the death of Mr Yves Sakila, seeking to change the policy approach regarding private security, their powers to use force, and options for accountability for potential human rights violations perpetrated by private security.
Intent: To highlight agricultural issues of concern to Irish farmers.::To discuss the forth coming Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) budget and the implications for Irish farmers.
Intent: To invite MEP Nina Carberry to address the IFA Women in Agriculture Event.::To bring together women involved in agriculture to share experiences, encourage discussion and highlight innovative approaches and leadership across the sector.::To host discussions on women's' health, diversification, women's leadership in agriculture, and the opportunities and challenges facing women involved in farming and rural enterprise.::To highlight the vital contribution of women to Irish agriculture and rural communities.::To provide an opportunity for women to connect, share experiences and celebrate the achievements of women in agriculture in a welcoming and supportive environment.
Details: IFA Field Of Her Own - Women in Agriculture
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: An increase in the budget of the Alzheimer Society of Ireland from the HSE to expand services. To increase the services provided to people living with dementia.
