Feedback on a post event brief on radioligand therapy. - SubmissionFollowing a Mar26 roundtable (previous return), clinicians, policymakers, researchers & patient representatives from across Ireland collaborated to identify barriers to radioligand therapy access & develop policy solutions. Their work informed a report setting out actionable recommendations to strengthen leadership, redesign pathways, expand workforce & infrastructure, and improve data systems for future-ready cancer care. The report was launched at the All-Island Cancer Summit on 19 May 2026. - EmailOn 28 August 2026, on behalf of the Heart Failure Policy Network (HFPN), Lisa McCudden (St Vincent's Hospital, Ireland) emailed Irish policymakers regarding the developing EU Council Recommendation on Health Checks. The email shared a petition letter endorsed by Irish clinicians and patient advocates, outlining recommendations to improve heart failure detection and care, and invited discussion on how Ireland could support these priorities in future EU policy discussions. - Email
Intent: To welcome and highlight the value of the new IPHA Framework Agreement on Pricing & Supply of Medicines and its potential to improve access to innovation for patients::To encourage collaborative implementation of the Framework Agreement in the coming months and years
Intent: Highlight the importance of the roll-out of an RSV National Immunisation Programme for older adults::In advance of HIQA’s final Health Technology Assessment on RSV immunisation strategies, to share information and perspectives with public officials on the impact of RSV on older adults in Ireland, the potential implications for health system capacity, and international policy approaches to RSV vaccination for older adult populations
Details: Expansion of the National Immunisation Programme to include RSV vaccination for older adults
Intent: Raise awareness about alcohol and road safety report from AAI. Recommendations include increased road side breath testing, streamlining of cumbersome procedures around testing, whole of population measures to reduce alcohol consumption.
Briefing session in Leinster House for Oireachtas members and staff on 29 April 2026.Event included speaker from Irish Road Victims Association - Event / ReceptionEmail to Clerk of Oireachtas Transport Committee requesting circulation of alcohol and road safety report to the members of the Committee and request to meet with Committee. Members listed below. Follow up emails re arranging appearance in May 2026. - EmailMeeting with Senator Teresa Costello in Leinster House on 14 April. - Meeting
Intent: Draw attention to AAI report on the increase in youth drinking. Seeking to have full implementation of the Public Health (Alcohol) Act and to address online alcohol marketing to youth.
Intent: Raise awareness of issues around alcohol sports sponsorship and its impact on youth drinking as outlined in AAI report. Report recommends a ban on this form of alcohol marketing.
Brief to a Heart Failure Policy Network member who was due to speak with an Irish Minister regarding heart failure policy - Phone callFeedback on a post event brief on radioligand therapy. - SubmissionInvitation to a roundable event in Dublin on radioligand therapy in Ireland. - Email
Intent: To share and discuss issues and initiatives with key stakeholders to support future healthcare needs and medical training. A report of the meeting topics and speakers can be viewed at this link https://www.rcpi.ie/News/shaping-the-future-of-healthcare-through-collaboration-and-leadership
Details: Future of healthcare stakeholder discussion held with stakeholders to explore how collaboration and medical leadership can strengthen the future of healthcare delivery.
