Neasa Hourigan

Intent: The proposals presented in FCIs Pre-Budget Submission adopted in Budget 2027

Details: Launch of FCI’s Budget 2027 Submission in Buswells Hotel.

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: 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

Intent: Get TDs to attend our lobby day

Details: Lobby day email

Intent: 2 letters attached regarding the request for prioritisation on the National Framework for Endometriosis in Ireland &The latest email correspondence received from Minister Donnellys office.

Details: Status of National Framework

Intent: Aiming to convince TDs to attend our annual conference to hear of the pain of Endometriosis sufferers. ::Influence Dáil, government, Senate, HSE to improve Endo diagnosis and treatment.

Details: Email Invitation to Annual Conference

Intent: Change in policy Raise awareness of the extent and impact of the issue

Details: Recognition of the recrutiment of children and young people into gangland criminality as child trafficking by defintiion and evidence.

Intent: Inclusion of policies relating to Oral Health in the new Programme for Government

Details: Emails to dail deputies re priorities for dentistry in the next Dáil

Intent: To influence politicians to seek enhanced measures for lone parent families in Budget 2025-improved social protection payments, improved access to education for lone parents, reduce food and energy poverty and continue progress with Family Law reform.

Details: Disseminated One Family Pre-Budget Submission