Stephen Donnelly

Intent: Invitations to attend CARI's strategy.

Details: CARI Strategy launch

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: The result we intend to secure is to ensure that the voices of the parents of children born through surrogacy and intending parents on surrogacy journeys who have retained us are heard.

Details: Part 9 of the Health (Assisted Human Reproduction) Act 2024, the establishment of the Regulatory Authority & the commencement of Part 7 and Part 8 (domestic & international surrogacy) arrangements, after the Regulatory Authority is established. Also, to the commencement of Part 12 (past domestic & , ... Read more

Intent: Ensure respiratory infections prevention is considered as a priority topic for EU healthpolicy during the Irish EU Council Presidency in second half of 2026 (esp. Presidency healthwork programme for Council activities during Presidency mandate)

Details: Irish EU Council Presidency (Health work programme and priorities)

Intent: The result we intend to secure is to ensure that the voices of the parents of children born through surrogacy and intending parents on surrogacy journeys who have retained us are heard.

Details: Part 9 of the Health (Assisted Human Reproduction) Act 2024, the establishment of the Regulatory Authority & the commencement of Part 7 and Part 8 (domestic & international surrogacy) arrangements, after the Regulatory Authority is established. Also, to the commencement of Part 12 (past domestic & , ... Read more

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: Raise awareness of issues relating to Severe Asthma

Details: AV Room Briefing

Intent: The result we intend to secure is to ensure that the voices of the parents of children born through surrogacy and intending parents on surrogacy journeys who have retained us are heard.

Details: Part 9 of the Health (Assisted Human Reproduction) Act 2024, the establishment of the Regulatory Authority & the commencement of Part 7 and Part 8 (domestic & international surrogacy) arrangements, after the Regulatory Authority is established. Also, to the commencement of Part 12 (past domestic & , ... Read more