Carol Nolan

Policy Change

To secure a public hearing whereby our organisation might advocate our case for reforming EPSEN in the context of new developments on inclusive education and best practices as outlined in international law.

Secure funding for THEA institutions and higher education in Budget 2021

Action to overturn/ address recent court ruling which has resulted in non-EEA international students being forced to pay significant insurance increase after 1 year of living in Ireland i.e they are considered 'ordinarily residence'

Raising policy issue

To resolve the threat to the continued availability of non-community rated student medical insurance for international students studying in Ireland

Remove international students from the definition of ordinarily resident

To represent the voice of parents in relation to ensuring that schools are open in a manner that is safe and sustainable during the COVID-19 pandemic

Access for all children with disabilities.

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.

Restoration of the Capitation grant to 200euro, fixing of the Minor Works Grant in annual grant calendar, phased increase in capitation to cover actual core cost of running school

Make classes smaller, support school leadership, fund school running costs, plan teacher supply and end pay inequality

Inform and secure support from political parties for creating a new vision for adult literacy, numeracy and digital skills

To seek to secure changes to the legislation

To encourage a positive outcome from Brexit that supports Higher Education and Research collaboration between the UK and Ireland