Tom Hayes

Intent: Support for Young farmers in inishowen

Details: Young farmers in inishowen

Intent: Call for a rejection of the proposed negotiating mandate

Details: Ireland's position on the Paris Agreement & EU US TTIP negotiating mandate at EU Trade Minister's meeting 21st February 2019 - Call for a rejection of the proposed negotiating mandate

Intent: The FPS and its members feel strongly that oil and - more long-term – a liquid efuel and/or bio fuel, can be part of the phased solution and the association has been working closely with the European Confederation of Fuel Distributors (ECFD), boiler manufacturers and other trade associations to promote the development of a liquid bio fuel. The FPS believes the Government should look at a tiered approach to achieving the 2050 carbon reduction ,setting a pathway for home heating carbon reduction

Details: Responding to the first draft of Ireland's National Energy and Climate Plan (NECP). the trade association for the oil and fuel sector in Ireland and the UK, The Federation of Petroleum Suppliers (FPS) wrote to the Irish Minister for Communications, Climate Action and the Environment Richard Bruton. , ... Read more

Intent: For Budget 2019, key issues included: Adjustment to the VRT and Road Tax Bands for 2019 for WLTP tested cars; no negative taxation changes for diesel vehicles; extension of current VRT reliefs; increased investment in the EV Charging Infrastructure; measures that ensure Ireland does not become a dumping ground for old polluting vehicles; development of policy for treatment of used imports post-BREXIT.

Details: Budget Submission 2019 - SIMI prepares an annual Submission for the Budget. The Submission was issued to the Minister, but in addition the Society held 2 lobbying days inviting all TDs and Senators to Buswells Hotel to outline the contents of the Submission.

Intent: The Jack & Jill specialist liaison nurses believe the in loco parentis rule questions the professionalism of nurses who have trained to the highest level to care for sick children in their own homes. The nurses see first-hand the negative impact this rule is having on families and the additional stress it is causing. Jack & Jill is urging the HSE to abolish this clause and for the responsible Ministers to respond to the motion on Disability Rights recently and unanimously passed in the Dail

Details: For parents who have children with complex medical need, the HSE policy of 'In Loco Parentis' compels parents to provide a 'competent adult' to be in the home. This policy applies even when a qualified nurse is there should the parents decide to leave the home. Jack & Jill are advocating that the im, ... Read more

Intent: We wanted TDs to champion strengthen the ratification of the UN Convention on the Rights of People With Disabilities

Details: UN Convention on the Rights of People With Disabilities

Intent: The referendum would be called for a date early in May, which would allow a greater student turnout at the referendum.

Details: We requested that the referendum on the 8th Amendment be held early in May to allow as many students as possible to vote.

Intent: awareness raising

Details: Care Day Feb 2016

Intent: The establishment by government of a Commission on the Future of the Media in Ireland, a long term objective of the NUJ. Lobbying coincides with World Press Freedom Day

Details: Media ownership and control

Intent: To highlight remaining gaps and recommenations

Details: Email to all TD with updated Domestic Violence Bill submission