Holly Cairns

Increased knowledge and understanding of unmet needs of people living with rare diseases.::PQs to Minister to seek commitment to deliver expanded newborn bloodspot screening program.::Expansion of newborn bloodspot screening panel to bring us inline (at minimum) with average…

For political parties to raise issue of forced displacement in Gaza.

For politicians to highlight the horrors faced by women in Gaza and the West Bank who are suffering unimaginable trauma due to the ongoing conflict.

Ukraine Civil Society Forum sought to inform TDs of concerns related to the consequence of the legislation particularly for older people, those with a disability or other vulnerability.

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The aim of the correspondence was to encourage members of the Oireachtas to attend the event which would be an opportunity to have informal discussions with ASI staff, raise awareness of dementia in general, and meet people with the lived experience of dementia and family carers.

To demonstrate a majority in both Houses of the Oireachtas support the reports full implementation

Promoting equality and accessibility for Autistic people Improving accessibility to the political process for Autistic people

Awareness of Community Benefit Funds in operation.

Inclusion of MHR priority asks in Social Democrat manifestos for locals, european and general elections.

The proposed ban on gambling advertising from 5.30 am to 9pm every day includes fundraising raffles & lotteries across radio, television, and social media. The Arthritis Ireland National Raffle is heavily promoted on social media during these times when people are most active on…

For all political parties to support the Social Democrats motion calling for the Irish Government to support South Africa’s case against Israel under the Genocide Convention in the International Court of Justice (ICJ).

For politicians to use ActionAid briefing note in any engagements regarding the forced displacement of Palestinians in Gaza and also for wider discussions on the crises.

1) Increased funding for the mental health system to continue the progression of the national policy 'Sharing the Vision' (e.g budget allocations for new developments). 2) Draft Bill to reform the 2001 Mental Health Act included in the Spring/Summer Legislative Programme 2024.

We intended to inform politicians of the realities of trans people's lives in Ireland. In particular, we wanted to highlight the issues relating to Gender Affirming Care, and to educate them on possible alternative models of care.