David Cullinane

Action to address staffing and infrastructural challenges in respiratory healthcare, particularly relating to pulmonary function testing as these have a serious impact on access to diagnosis, treatment and ongoing care for people with lung and other conditions.

Sharing information and insights on European Health Union policies' implications and opportunities for Irish healthcare

To share public consultation material with relevant elected reps

To keep local elected representatives informed ahead of a public announcement and build support for the project

Gain support for Tobacco 21 legislation

Raise awareness of the importance of winter planning and concerns regarding the potential for a 'twin-demic'. Also further understanding the link between NIAC recommendations and implementation through HSE on vaccine programs

Raised issues including the need for greater focus on primary prevention programmes; publication and implementation of the National Stroke Strategy; and support for a new National Cardiovascular Policy::Sought subsequent meeting to discuss primary prevention measures

Raise awareness of employment and other issues affecting home care sector. Raising of Dail PQs on the subject.

Secure meeting with local TD to discuss issues affecting home care sector in Waterford

Extension of all Electric Vehicle incentives at current levels, in particular the SEAI purchase grant and no increases in BIK on EVs. Increased Government support for EV charging infrastructure. No increases in VRT or Road Tax for new cars in 2023.

Representation to the minister on behalf of the sector asking for funding to be increased

To secure a meeting.

To achieve a strong attendance at the report launch in Leinster House.::To secure political support for the recommendations contained in the report.

Provision for GP direct access to echocardiography across the public system::Improved training, recruitment and upskilling of the cardiac physiologist workforce::Implementation of a new National Cardiovascular Health Strategy with specific mention of heart valve disease::Support…

To secure political support for the recommendations contained in the report in advance of Budget 2023::Provision for GP direct access to echocardiography across the public system::Improved training, recruitment and upskilling of the cardiac physiologist workforce