Catherine Ardagh

Sent the 2026 AsIAm Same Chance Report to TDs, Senators and Irish MEPs

Support for Autistic people to have equality of access to their local community

• Shoring up of allyship and political support for LGBTQI+ inclusion • Commitment to the development of a National Action Plan on Hate • Commitment to a review/ needs analysis of funding for LGBTQI+ community organisations • Commitment, across Departments and from the…

tfunding and legislation around assistance dogs

The establishment of an interdepartmental group involving the core agencies engaged in youth justice and related areas to examine what is working well, what is not working well and what needs to change.

TDs to consider a public health response to the issue of online harms

The enforcement of EU rules regarding age verification on adult content or the introduction of national legislation requiring the same, the consideration of a risk vs age classification system for online services accessed by young people, and the outlawing of technology which…

Called for Budget 2026 to deliver concrete progress on Government's commitment to reduce childcare costs to €200 per child per month.

Support for the Autism-Friendly Towns initiative

Improve funding for voluntary sector organisations supporting families experiencing disadvantage, making sure that more vulnerable children and their parents aren't left without supports. ::Increase targeted income supports for low incomes families and those most at risk of…

A dedicated Youth Hub in Dublin City Centre.

Public representatives are familiar with and supportive of the work of Belong To and the Rainbow Award in their constituencies.

Meeting of the All-Party group to discuss key issues facing the Autistic community including education, health services and employment.

That incoming TDs would be familiar with the organisation and aware of the needs of young LGBTQ+ people in Ireland.

HSE review of WALK's residential services and plan to address current funding deficit.