Dara Calleary

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

1) Provided an update on improvements in HSI horse passporting and registration since 2024. ::2) Highlighted Prof Wall report, horse welfare issues and need for action. ::3) Outlined success of National Breeding Services. ::4) Highlighted high performance programme - successes…

Enhance supports for workers facing temporary lay-offs during period of economic uncertainty due to US tariffs so workers can avail of higher weekly Jobseeker's Pay-Related Benefit

Prebudget submission for Kinship Care Ireland, highlighting asks of DSP for budget 2026 in relation to Kinship Care families. Prebudget forum attended thereafter with Treoir colleagues, opportunity to highlight DSP budget asks in front of Minister Dara Calleary and colleagues

Attended meeting with Minister Dara Calleary, hosted by TD Erin McGreehan, in attendance with Kinship Carer, Kinship Care Ireland, Treoir and Guardians payment, deciding officers. Intended outcome : awareness raising for new ministers, highlight challenges and in access to…

That the proposed Bereaved Partners Bill would be as inclusive of all couples and payments would be backdated to death of partner