Ivana Bacik

Outline measures already adopted by members to ensure the protection of under 18s and the alignment to the draft Gambling Regualtion Bill 2022

Inform TDs of IPRT concerns around aspects of this Bill in advance of debate on the Bill scheduled for 15 December 2022.

To highlight concerns re proposals in the bill on changes to the system for appointments for Board of An Bord Pleanala, and for an Interim Chair, and on the new s.179A in respect of certain developments on lands owned by LA or State Authorities; and alterations to the…

To engage with relevant politicians and policy makers about the need for greater levels of marine protection in Ireland

To highlight the potential negative imports on the agriculture sector of an unrealistic sectoral ceiling::This is reflected in more detail in a KPMG report commissioned by the Irish Farmers Journal, Ireland's 2030 Carbon Emissions Targets — An Economic Impact Assessment for the…

Awareness of the work of Ruhama and influence on policy relating to Domestic, Sexual Gender Based Violence

To communicate Our Lady's Hospice & Care Services, Harold Cross' latest progress and goals

To highlight research and recommendations for energy security assessment which complies with climate obligations and prevents lock in to gas infrastructure

Implementing the Safe As Houses Report and the inclusion of the AHB sector in any potential remedial redress scheme, as established by Government, in order to allow us to recoup costs of previous and future remedial works, on apartments built between 1991 and 2013 (pre-BCAR)

To discuss next steps of the All-Party Oireachtas Group on Penal Reform and identify areas of interest.

Continuation or expansion of services for those experiencing homelessness or addiction put in place during the pandemic lockdown period, as well as extension of gender-based services and increases in Budget funding

Commitment to bring in levy under OSMR bill in timely fashion::Use of any income from levy to fund Irish created and owned screen content of value benefiting screen industry including composers, writers, directors

Brief on matters of concern to DRCC and other 'Section 56' agencies::Highlight the need for Government to advance equality budgeting, including gender budgeting

To seek improvements to the scheduling of legislation and avoid end of term rushing.::Seeking information on when an earlier letter to the Business Committee on parliamentary procedure might be addressed.

To build awareness of Oireachtas members on the lived experience of dyslexia and the need for: (1) teacher training on dyslexia (2) equitable access to dyslexia assessment (3) access to quality evidence-based supports in school for students with dyslexia, (4) formal recognition…