Lobbying return by Irish Council for Overseas Students (ICOS)
Education and TrainingTo raise awareness of the issues affecting international students
Politician · TD · 34th Dáil
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To raise awareness of the issues affecting international students
To build awareness of Oireachtas members on the lived experience of dyslexia and the need for: (1) accurate, timely identification and support which can be equitably accessed (2) a more developed continuum of support for students with dyslexia (3) mandatory training of all…
The reinstatement of the school library fund at the level of €5.68m for the purchase of books by primary schools
Investment in technological higher education sector in Budget 2022::To secure €34.5m investment in Digitalisation & Infrastructure for technological higher education institutions in Budget 2022::To secure €44.6m investment in human capital for technological higher education…
For TDs to raise parliamentary questions with the relevant government Ministers around Irish in the Education system, as well as funding for courses and assessment through Irish at Third Level.
Secure funding for THEA institutions and higher education in Budget 2021
Securing mentees 18 - 25 year olds in three communities - Ballymun, The Liberties and Finglas through requesting local councillors and TD's in these communities to share the programme information through social media.
Increased provision of special class and school placements in Dublin 12::A more inclusive education system for autistic students
Argue for AONTAS election priorities during the election
Requesting support from all Oireachtas members, for changing the employment status of grant-paid school secretaries, and to convert them on to the public service pay scale.
Intended to update DPOs about the course and for them to potentially share details of same on their social media channels to widen the publicity of the course.
To receive funding to aid the development of Mary Immaculate College Library.
To raise concerns about Minister of State Halligan's visit to Israel, particularly his meeting with Israeli Education Minsiter Naftali Bennett and to oppose any proposed eductaional cooperation between the Irish and Israeli states
To secure commitment to expand the NEPS service included in any future Programme for Government, as per the manifesto commitments made by parties involved in negotiating the formation of a new government, and also seeking the support of other parties and independents to support…
To have the ex-quota guidance provision for second-level schools restored::To have the moratorium on posts of responsiblity in schools lifted::To have the common pay scale for all teachers restored::To have FEMPI legislation repealed