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To secure future funding for the NISIG Helpline, to maintain this crucial support for those in need of assistance particularly at times of great emotional stress.::NISIG are calling for a wider and more sufficiently funded public funding system for IVF including significantly…

Letter 22nd May 2025 seeking an opportunity to engage with the Minister and officials on issues of concern relating to the safeguarding of Social Welfare payments which are in Agency arrangements

Increase in base rate of Wage Subsidy Scheme to bring it to 70% of National Minimum Wage ::A more proactive approach by Government to social procurement, including greater use of reserved contracts in public procurement, as provided for in Article 20 of EU Procurement Directive.…

Wage Subsidy scheme

To seek support for FLAC's proposed amendments to the 2025 Bill

Outlined some of the key concerns and recommendations around care and disability and employment

To host a drop-in briefing for political representatives to discuss Irish Cancer Society Pre-Budget priorities. ::To request a meeting regarding the urgent need for additional investment in cancer services.::To engage elected representatives on the Pre-Budget asks of the Irish…

That the Government and MEPs must honour their commitments to stand up for farmers and defend their interests by opposing the current Mercosur trade deal.::To discuss farmers' concerns with the Minister for Foreign Affairs::To reiterate strong opposition to the Mercosur…

Communicate and ensure understanding of the need for policy supports to ensure balanced regional development for Ireland’s largest indigenous economy, our Experience Economy, to ensure the sustainable and economic development of this key business economy.

That the Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade would not waive crucial pre-legislative scrutiny on changes to the Arbitration act, making it harder for the Government to ratify the CETA trade deal. That cabinet approval would be withheld for amending the Arbitration Act.

Highlight the impact of US tariffs and trade uncertainty on the export focussed Irish drinks manufacturing sector and for Government action on supports for the sector

Convey industry view's on issues before Mobile Phone and Broadband Taskforce ::Explain industry response to Storm Éowyn::Convey industry proposals for an industry/public service group to plan (a) response by industry and the public service to future extreme weather events and…

Expansion of the remit of the Grow Digital Voucher for SMEs to include the costs of enabling fibre and 5G FWA Very High Capacity Network connectivity; ::Funding of a fit for purpose mobile public warning system as done in Denmark, France, Germany, Spain, and the UK; ::Funding…

Government policy measures to address competitiveness concerns of business