David Cullinane

For the Deputies to submit questions and get further information on status of services in several hospitals across Ireland

For the Deputies to submit PQs to gain further information on funding, waiting lists, capacity, Epilepsy Monitoring Unit wait times etc.

To raise the profile of rare disease policy amongst Irish political stakeholders & seek updates on a range of rare disease policy matters.

An updated EU pharmaceutical regulatory package that supports the internal market in pharmaceuticals and does not undermine parallel imports of medicines and thereby patient access to medicines.

That only professions who have statutory regulation should be designated as Mental Health Professions. The provisions under Part 3 Chapter 3 - Consent to Treatment (Involuntary Admissions) of the Bill, should be deleted. The criteria for involuntary admission and treatment…

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…

Discuss how to tackle inequality and discrimination for trans and non-binary people. ::Invitation to attend an event organised by ICCL: 'Out and Proud: Challenging attempts to limit LGBTI+ people’s rights to express, assemble and associate in Ireland.'

Inclusion of rare disease topics on schedule for Health Committee meetings.

To inform health policy

To meet with elected representatives and discuss upcoming legislation on nicotine inhaling products::To inquire, via parliamentary question, regarding the next iteration of the Tobacco Free Ireland Strategy ::To raise awareness of Irish Cancer Society campaign asks regarding…

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…

To inquire, via parliamentary question, on the status of national cancer-related capital programmes. ::To inquire, via parliamentary question, on the status of promised dedicated cancer units. ::To request the opportunity to appear before the Oireachtas Committee on Health.::To…

The extension of tax relief as a qualifying expense to counselling and psychotherapy.::The application of a VAT exemption to counselling and psychotherapy services which will create an equity between Counsellors/Psychotherapists and other allied health professionals.::The…

Incorporate FCI proposals into policy/ actions in 2026 budget

To engage current members of the Group on their interest in staying on as members.::To engage new members of the Oireachtas on their interest in joining the Group.