Dee Ryan

Support offered by Senator and initial meeting requested::Support for Pre-Budget Submission 2027

Circulation of a Vodafone and IIEA report on the importance of secure and resilient digital connectivity as a core pillar of Europe’s security and defence, and the need to support and enable investment in that resilience

To share ICCL's briefing note on the Garda Síochána (Powers) Bill 2026, which included suggested changes for amendments to the Bill.

I sent an ICCL briefing note focusing on the powers of private security following the death of Mr Yves Sakila, seeking to change the policy approach regarding private security, their powers to use force, and options for accountability for potential human rights violations…

To seek support for the pub sector in Budget 2027

Share TENI's analysis on the Disregard Scheme provisions as contained in the Criminal Law, Civil Law and Defence (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2026. This includes drawing attention to the relevant for trans people, share concerns on some existing wording and provide…

To share information with public representatives on nicotine pouch regulation and responsible marketing and sales practices.

To secure attendance to the Health Promotion Alliance Ireland event on the social determinants of health.

Sent the 2026 AsIAm Same Chance Report to TDs, Senators and Irish MEPs

Meeting on 17 June (and communications regarding logistics of same) between members of TBOI and and members of the Fianna Fail parliamentary party to discuss topics including judicial review, the Civil Reform Bill, Civil Legal Aid and Criminal Legal Aid

Highlighted that assistive technology is a fundamental human right under the UN CRPD ::Showcase the success of initiatives like DAT Central and DAT Works, which supports disabled job seekers and employers in leveraging technology for career entry and advancement.::Advocate for…

To highlight how the ongoing conflict in the Middle East has affected Irish agriculture due to the disruption to trade and supply chains and caused a sharp rise in energy and fertiliser prices. Irish agriculture has been greatly affected due to its heavy reliance on green diesel…

To seek rates of up to €600/ha for beans, peas and lupins, 50% for combi crops to encourage farmers to grow protein crops.

To propose that a new Over-Wintering Support Scheme should be introduced, spanning fodder and bedding, with applications open to all farmers. Increased allocations should be afforded to farmers in uplands and Natura 2000 sites.

To propose the introduction of a minimum 50% capital grant for development of farmer owned farm scale biogas plants - financed through Infrastructure and Climate and Nature Fund (ICNF) and/or feed in tariff.::To propose the immediate reduction of Renewable Heat Obligation (RHO).…