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: Continuation/expansion of services for those experiencing homelessness, addiction and mental ill health put in place during pandemic as well as an extension of gender based services and increases in budget funding.
Details: Proposals re drug treatment, homelessness, mental health and related matters
Invitation to Oireachtas Committee for Drug Use to meet to discuss the MSIF - EmailInvitation to visit MSIF - LetterMeeting with Mary Seery-Kennedy re Oireachtas Committee on Drugs Use - Meeting
Intent: For the Deputy to submit a Parliamentary Question to the Minister for Health seeking an update on the status of reimbursement for this anti-seizure medication.
Details: Seeking an update on the status of the reimbursement of the anti-seizure medication FINTEPLA.
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
Intent: Seek to discuss ICCL Election Manifesto asks on a wide variety of issues related to the administration of justice, equality & discrimination, democratic freedoms, and digital rights.
Email correspondence with Paul Murphy TD, Patrick Costello, TD and Pa Daly TD in October and November 2024. - EmailMeeting with Paul Murphy TD on 14 October 2024. - Virtual Meeting
Briefing held in AV room of Leinster House on 19 September 2024. - Lobby dayEmail correspondence with Thomas Pringle TD on 26 September 2024.Email to each member of the Committee on Justice sent 14 October 2024. - EmailMeeting with Jim O'Callaghan TD on 10 October 2024. - Meeting
