Intent: Budget Investment to Deliver on Programme for Government Commitments to Neurology and Neurorehabilitation Services. Support for EU Neurological Health During Ireland's EU Presidency 2026
Details: Seeking investment in order to deliver on programme for government commitments to neurology and neurorehabilitation services. Support for EU neurological health strategy during Irelands EU Presidency
Email invite sent to public representatives to invite them to the meeting in relation to access to neurology care in the South East. - EmailEmail invite sent to public representatives to invite them to themeeting of access to neurology care in the Midlands. - EmailEvent held to mark World Brain Day July 22nd, to consider how Europe can respond more effectively to the growing challenge of neurological conditions through stronger healthcare delivery, research and innovation. - Event / Reception
Intent: The aim of the research report was to provide a sets of recommendation on how to improve access to electoral politics for candidates of a migrant background
Details: Cllrs were invited to fill in an anonymous questionnaire and to attend focus groups to share their experiences. Cllrs were also invited to attend the launch of the report on Sept 19th
Intent: That Project outcomes and policy recommendations will be considered when drafting future policies on entrepreneurship, micro businesses, rural businesses, rural development and education and training
Details: Inform stakeholders about Erasmus+ funded project MICRO2, the outcomes and learnings of the project and policy recommendations on the outcomes and learnings
Intent: To voice farmers' anger and frustration at the ever-increasing administrative burden being placed on them which has had a major impact on farm family incomes.::These frustrations have broadened into anger with European and National lawmakers over the massive increase in regulations relating to Agriculture. The EU, the Irish Government and local Government are devising policies far from the farm gate with little or no consideration of the direct impact on farmers.::The following are some of the key issues that are contributing to growing frustration and anger with the political system::1. The transformation of the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) away from supporting food production towards actually reducing farm output. The Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) funding is being redirected to environmental schemes – the EU is effectively implementing new environmental regulations such as the “eco-schemes” on the cheap by redirecting existing funding instead of allocating additional funds.::2
Details: Longford County Council - Enough is Enough Campaign
Intent: To communicate to the Irish Government, the vast number of issues and the frustration of farmers on the ground due a number of key issues, including::- The EU Green Deal/Farm to Fork policies and their impact on farm productivity/cost of production;::- The transformation of CAP away from supporting food production to curbing farm output – particularly GAEC 2;::- The proposed Mercosur deal and how it could devastate the Irish Beef sector;::- Overly complicated schemes such as ACRES and TAMS which have been poorly implemented by the Irish Department of Agriculture leading to widespread delayed payment and failure to deliver any investment grant aid approvals in 2023;::- Excessive regulation adding massively to farmers cost of production;::- Nitrates derogation reduction;::- The Nature Restoration;::- The Industrial Emissions Directive and the Commissions farcical handling of it;.::- The 3-crop and catch crops rules in tillage with DAFM saying this week there is no room for flexibility d
Details: EU Farmer Protests - Solidarity of Irish Farmers
Intent: This event, being held at RehabCare centres nationwide, was plannned raise vital funds to further the organisation’s mission of enabling individuals with disabilities to lead independent lives and pursue their goals and ambitions. The coffee morning promised a warm and inviting atmosphere for attendees to connect, share stories, and, most importantly, show their support for a cause that touches the lives of thousands. Inviting political representtives was intended to raise political awareness.
Details: Oireachtas members and Councillors attended the 'Cup of Care' fundraising event in their local RehabCare facility on the 20th October 2023.
Members of Oireachtas and Councillors attended Rehab Care, Cup of Care fundraising event to meet staff and people who use the service. - Event / Reception
Intent: Maternity Leave for Public Representatives and Gender Quotas in Local, European and Seanad Elections.Safety Task Force established. ::Tackling abuse of political candidates and elected politicians::Updated research of the barriers to women's participation in politics::Increased number of women running for national and local elections::Family Friendly policies and practice for local and national politicians::Introduction of childcare/care expenses as eligible expenses under SIPO::Secure public funding for Women for Election::Increasing Traveller Cultural Awareness and reducing racism in politics
Details: Increasing the number of women elected as TD's and Local Councillors. Gender Quotas in Local, European and Seanad Elections. Tackling abuse of politicians. Research of the barriers to women's participation in politics. Remote voting for Dail and Seanad. Childcare/Care expenses to be included in SIPO, ...
Collaboration with Cork City Council to deliver training and a national conference to encourage more women to run for election and to support retention of female councillors - Event / ReceptionContact with Advisers and Ministers to seek funding for Women for Election for 2023 - EmailContact with Advisers and Ministers to seek funding for Women for Election for 2023 - Phone call
