Marian Harkin

Intent: Funding secured in budget 2027

Details: Organised AV room to launch MS Ireland's pre-budget submission 2027

Intent: IUA - DFHERIS synergy and cooperation with IUA

Details: DFHERIS PRIORITIES FOR 2026

Intent: To secure meetings with the Minister of State forFurther Education, to introduce the newly appointed CEO of Rehab Group, Laura Keane::To discuss the work of Rehab's education and training division, the National Learning Network and seek resolution to funding challenges

Details: Request for meetings with Minister of State for Further Education, Marian Harkin, and newly appointed CEO of Rehab Group, Laura Keane.

Intent: Support for policies and programmes beneficial for Irish beef farmers

Details: Matters of significance to Irish Cattle & Beef farmers

Intent: Improved understanding of and support for the educational and support needs of Autistic prisoners

Details: Gave a keynote address to the Irish Prison Educator Association Conference which Minister Harkin attended and engaged with the Minister

Intent: To ensure direct engagement between employers and policymakers on education and training provision and how it aligns with employer needs, supporting a stronger pipeline of skilled talent.

Details: County Meath Chamber's Apprenticeship Expo

Intent: To ensure direct engagement between employers and policymakers, informing more responsive skills development and improved employment outcomes.

Details: County Meath Chamber's Apprenticeship Expo

Intent: Communicate the importance of the IFS Skillnet for the financial services industry.

Details: Future skills needs for financial services.

Intent: To communicate local winners of the SFA's annual National Small Business Award.

Details: SFA National Small Business Awards

Intent: Ensure the PSO contract for the Carrickfinn-Dublin return flight is renewed and the current flight schedule is fully maintained.

Details: Public Service Obligation (PSO) contract for the Carrickfinn–Dublin return flight