Hildegarde Naughton

To ask for clarification on how the upcoming National Disability Strategy will address three key areas of concern for polio survivors.

For them to support our campaign to enhance Epilepsy Services & Infrastructure nationally to improve access to specialist services and treatments for the 45,000 people living with epilepsy in Ireland.::For them to support our campaign to expand the HSE’s Chronic Disease…

To ask election candidates to sign the Irish Cancer Society General Election pledge.::To congratulate TD's on their election to the 34th Dáil and provide introduction.::To inform general election candidates of ICS election priorities.

To inform public representatives of the implications of proposed restrictions on flavoured vapes for adult vapers and for the health outlook of smokers who use vaping to quit or reduce their levels of smoking.

Increased awareness on Mental Health

To highlight Ireland’s increased ranking in Fertility Europe’s policy survey. It was recently announced that Ireland has been ranked 12th out of 49 countries, a significant increase since 2021 when we were ranked 40th::NISIG also asked for support during European Fertility to: •…

Establishment of an Alcohol Office to develop coherent cross-government policy to address issues around alcohol harm.

For the Mental Health Bill to be scheduled for second stage debate on 18th or 19th September 2024 and progressed to Committee Stage as a matter of urgency

To inform elected reps about Mental Health Reform's 'Regional Members’ Showcase' taking place in Galway City Council, City Hall, College Road, Galway, on Monday, 11th November from 12pm – 2pm.

To host a hustings on the topic of mental health for any candidates in Galway East, Galway West and Roscommon-Galway constituencies.

To make real time continuous glucose monitoring part of the standard model of care for diabetes patients in Ireland

To influence the development of Programme for Government 2025 with a view to including commitments: (1) for sustainable public funding levels for LauraLynn Children's Hospice and (2) to develop a new national policy on Children’s Palliative Care to inform service planning,…

To inform the development of a holistic model of gender-affirming care for trans and non-binary people in Ireland.

To propose that the 5-year land/business transfer clause is reduced to a maximum of three years to allow more farmers to benefit from the Fair Deal Scheme.::To propose a new, statutory Home Support scheme needs to be introduced urgently and adequately funded to support older…

To emphasise that the continued provision of primary care services in rural areas is paramount, requiring adequate investment and resourcing.::To emphasise that the Home Care Package must be introduced under the Nursing Home Support Scheme/Fair Deal to allow older people to be…