Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire

Funding for disability measures in Budget 2027. Specific asks available at https://www.disability-federation.ie/publications/dfi-pre-budget-2027-the-least-we-can-expect-1/

To inform TDs and Senators about the challenges currently facing community and voluntary organisations working in a range of different areas, and how these challenges can be best addressed.

To highlight and celebrate the work of community organisations in Cork.

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

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

To invite members of the Oireachtas to Freenow by Lyft's roundtable on the future of Ireland's taxi industry.

For TDs to be aware of the conference being held in Cork on 19th Sept and to encourage their attendance

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

To brief Cork Representatives on the work of National Learning Network and to seek their support for a review of the current funding utilisation based funding model. ::To highlight local transport issues for students attending NLN, Hollyhill and seek improved transport options…

To secure appropriate levels of staffing in CUH

Completion of Construction

Attendance at the event; furthering IRC's position in this area as an interlocutor.

Share TENI's priorities and key public policy priorities for the transgender community, to inform the statements made in the Dail on the occasion of LGBTQ+ Pride.