Brendan Smith

To inform member of the Oireachtas on the case for protecting all human life with emphasis on protecting the 8th Amendment

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

In the context of the Oireachtas debate on the Bill, ensure that DPOs fully understood the role, function, governance and outlook of Drinkaware as an organisation involved in the provision on public health information on alcohol.

Briefings on the conditions facing migrants and refugees held in Libya. MSF's search and rescue operations at sea and the humanitarian consequences of European migration management policies.

Meeting with out partner organisation ABColombia, Fr. Padre Sterlin and Barnadino Mosquera during a visit to Dublin at the start of February to discuss challanges with the Colombian Peace Process

requested meeting with visitors from our partner PalVision, and invitation to film screening and talk in the Mansion House in January.

Seeking an increase in the EU Budget from 1% to 1.2% of GNI (Gross National Income) to provide for an increase in the CAP Budget::CAP 2020 must increase farm incomes and close the gap with other sectors in society::This is to reflect the recovery and growth in the European…

To ensure compliance with welfare legislation and phasing out routine tail-docking.::Tail docking of pigs - To assist in Ireland becoming compliant with Animal welfare legislation::EU Banning of Zinc as a feed supplement for pigs - to maintain the use of zinc as a feed…

Seeking an increase in the EU Budget from 1% to 1.2% of GNI (Gross National Income) to provide for an increase in the CAP Budget::CAP 2020 must increase farm incomes and close the gap with other sectors in society::This is to reflect the recovery and growth in the European…

To inform politicians of the Let's Talk and Walk events in support of the Green Ribbon month.::To increase awareness and start a conversation on mental health to end stigma.

To exclude references to pregnancy counsellors from the scope of the legislation.

Amend the Bill to use clearer language and defined terms::Oppose the restriction of the bands of hours::Remove the reliance of the Bill on criminal sanctions::Reduce the unintended consequences of the Bill on employers and employees

Ensure understanding of industry position on the Public Health (Alcohol) Bill 2015

Ensure understanding of employers concerns regarding the proposed legislation

To communicate industry perspectives on the Public Health (Alcohol) Bill