Cathy Bennett

To brief political representatives on LGI’s policy priorities to support the decarbonisation of rural homes and businesses beyond the natural gas grid, emphasising the need for a ‘Just Transition’ in Ireland and the potential impact of the upcoming Renewable Heat Obligation Bill.

TDs and Ministers show their public support for action on men's health with statements in the Dáil, attendance at events and meetings with Movember and progression of the national men's health action plan as per the recommendation in the Real Face of Men's Health report…

Justice, poverty relief and respect for human rights

Ireland to support a robust gender responsive EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) and to introduce mandatory Human Rights and Environmental Due Diligence legislation::Ireland to support a UN Treaty on Business and Human Rights

Ireland to commit to a fair and funded phase out of fossil fuels and to support a fossil fuel non-proliferation treaty

To share information with public representatives on the extent and impact of tobacco smuggling in Ireland.

Support for increasing Ireland's ODA and Climate Finance Spending

For the Foreign Affairs committee to recommend passing the Israeli Settlements in the Occupied Palestinian Territory (Prohibition of Importation of Goods) Bill but extending the scope to goods and services.

For foreign affairs committee members to attend a briefing where there will be Testimonies directly from communities in the West Bank

For comittee members to hear our asks for the Irish govt at the FF4D conference in Sevillie, in particular on issues related to debt cancellation.

Seeking support for Fórsa's campaign seeking public sector pension status for school secretaries and caretakers.

To secure an increase in capitation for primary schools and to secure an increase in funding for the Primary Management Bodies

Awareness of the quality of exhibition and budget required for major exhibitions of Irish/International art. Awareness of the capital investment required in the Gallery's Master Development Plan. Develop advocates for this investment and secure future funding.

To inform members of the Oireachtas on developments in heart failure services and deficits in areas such as psychological support and cardiac rehab, along with financial hardship and barriers to full participation in society::Gain support for improved heart failure services and…

Reiterated Dublin Chamber's call to increase Housing for All national targets to 60,000 homes per year, with a minimum of half of these homes to be delivered in the Greater Dublin Area