Barry Heneghan

Raise the issues around students and hope to get legislation pushed through

A commitment to reinstate funding for school libraries in the programme for government, and a recognition of the importance of reading for joy for children and young people in educational settings as a means of overcoming social inequality.

A meeting where a member of the Independent Group could be briefed on the issues surrounding funding for school libraries in Ireland.

To have a voice in the Seanad that would understand and lobby for the needs of our members

To seek information on the number of applications to the cycle-to-work scheme and the views of the Minister for Finance of the possibility of expanding the bike-to-work scheme beyond PAYE.::To seek information on the number of schools enrolled in the Safe Routes to School scheme…

To seek information on the level of funding provided to each local authority to monitor and enforce air quality standards, the number of prosecutions enforced for breaching these standards, and the maximum fine administered for breaches under the Air Pollution Act 1987.::To seek…

To inform on key issues and key asks for Uisce Éireann (planning/consenting, multiannual funding and prioritisation of major projects).

Resourcing of the planning system.::Prioritisation of renewable enegry projects and grid infrastructure in the planning system.::Implementation of the Planning and Development Act and the National Planning Framework.::Funding and political support to reinforce our electricity…

For the government to action their commitment, “Publish the NTPF review of pricing systems in early 2025 and work towards an equitable funding model for the nursing home sector”, was a core advocacy ask from Nursing Homes Ireland.

To secure specific commitments for children and young people in the next programme for government in the areas of child poverty, education, education welfare officers, online safety and child protection and welfare.

NHI wanted to stress upon the deputies contacted the critical importance of addressing the ongoing challenges faced by our ageing population that require nursing home care now and into the future and it is imperative it is included in the programme for government. NHI wish to…

To raise awareness of Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension in Ireland and to advocate for health policy change to better support patients with Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension in Ireland.

Support for the SLP Bill and legislative changes to streamline the residential purchasing process

To make members of the Oireachtas aware of services provided by Sage Advocacy to survivors of institutional abuse in advance of any forthcoming Dail debate.

To have the DPO include Threshold's recommendations and observations in the final Programme for Government.