Ossian Smyth

Intent: To secure attendance to the Health Promotion Alliance Ireland event on the social determinants of health.

Details: Commercial Determinants of Health

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/

Details: DFI Pre Budget Submission 2027

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: 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: Actionable targets on carbon dioxide removal in Ireland

Details: Carbon Dioxide Removal

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: To engage local communities/wider public audiences and policymakers to improve the health and wellness of those living with brain conditions.

Details: Raising public awareness of brain health and improving sport inclusion for people impacted by brain conditions.

Intent: As many DPOs running in the Seanad Election to commit to being Global Education Champions as possible

Details: Advocating for DPOs running in 2025 Seanad Election to become Global Education Champions if elected

Intent: Get TDs to attend our lobby day

Details: Lobby day email

Intent: To understand the Government's priorities for utilising its new data centre, and what role the new facility will play in ongoing efforts to digitise government departments and public sector organisations.

Details: Utilisation of new Government data centre to accelerate the digitisation of Irish public sector organisations.