Ged Nash

Communicate industry position

sustaining Ireland and the European Union’s commitment to international development::In light of the current COVID-19 pandemic and the fact that none of us is safe until we are all safe, it will be important to strengthen multilateralism and international development…

Argue for AONTAS election priorities during the election

Lobbying during the lead up to the general election to encourage political parties to adopt policy items into their political party manifesto and to bring those items to discussions onprogramme for government. This included legislation and in some cases, would have a budgetary…

To gain support from newly elected political representatives for our campaign of reducing waiting lists and access to gene therapy for those living with inherited retinal degeneration [IRD]::To influence public policy in the area of disability welfare.

1. That the 1% funding cut proposed for disability service providers would be disregarded especially in light of the Covid-19 pandemic. 2. That the organisations' funding would be guaranteed for the year. 3. That the sector would be adequately funded and that this matter would…

To ensure that the issues of social inclusion, equality, human rights, climate justice and community development are addressed in the Programme for Governement

To draw to their attention the negative impact of commissioning on social inclusion work

Inform and secure support from political parties and elected representatives for creating a new vision for adult literacy, numeracy and digital skills and enacting a Plain Language Bill.

To provide evidence and support planning to mitigate against the worst effects of COVID-19 on already vulnerable and marginalized groups and communities

Attendance at launch, awareness raising

To ensure young people use their vote::Running electves,Community Garda and Lord Mayor to listen to Young people from Drogheda on their vision for the future & their fears with the gang fued happening in the community::To provide a platform for young voters to have their say in…

Once elected, all candidates who signed up to our Pledge would follow through on their commitment and legislate/support the legislation of an Autism Empowerment Act, as well as the accompanying Strategy

Shorter working week - seeking support for a campaign for a steady, managed and gradual transition to a shorter working week

Through engagement with Ministers, the Department of Education and Skills, and Members of both Houses of Oireachtas to encourage passage of this draft legislation through both Houses of the Oireachtas.