Catherine Connolly

To establish a credit union supported, state backed fund for Social Housing

Support and introduction of the humanitarian admission scheme - entitled SafePassage - to allow refugees, legally resident migrants and naturalised citizens to apply for family reunification visas for family members living in conflict zones

To highlight the impact of traffic congestion at Parkmore Industrial Estate in Galway and the need to find a speedy resolution to the issue and improve access.

Discretion in lending small amounts to be restored to credit unions::To ensure credit is available for the most vulnerable

To establish a credit union supported, state backed fund for SMEs

Renewed commitment and plan of action for the Government's target of an 80% reduction in emissions between transport, energy and buildings::Renewed commitment and plan of action for the Government's target of carbon neutrality for agriculture by 2050::The National Climate Change…

To further the stated policy aims of the Irish League of Credit Unions as set out in its Six Strategic Steps document::To advance implementation of ILCU's policy objectives by government and Oireachtas

Swift enactment of the Bill.

Sought support for increase in core funding for the community and voluntary sector in Budget 2017::Implementation of recommendations of IMPACT's 'Caring - At What Cost?' report::Request to raise the issue at FIanna Fail parliamentary party meeting

To raise awareness of the shape of Ireland's personal tax system and to advocate for its future reform

Seek support for raising AI's concerns re sex work provisions of Criminal Law (Sexual Offences) Bill

Presentation of the significant social, economic and environmental impacts delivered to date by the Galway Wind Park project.::Recognition of and thanks for the support and cooperation of local residents, the local community, local political representatives and local businesses…

To educate parliamentarians about the links between alcohol and cancer and learn from Scottish experience::To discuss importance of legislation, such as the Public Health (Alcohol) Bill, in reducing the rate of cancer in Ireland

Greater awareness of the international best practice standards in relation to health service provision of abortion established by the World Health Organisation, the International Federation of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and of international human rights law

To secure action from the Irish Governement at an EU level relating to demolition and destruction of EU funded aid infrastructure in Occupied Palestine.