Jack Chambers

Changes in policy to improve the early identification and management of chronic kidney disease.

To inform public representatives of our Pre Budget Submission with a view to securing meetings later in the year year with them.

To support policy makers to invest in programmes and policies that improve health outcomes for men and their communities.

To secure Government support and investment for Coolmine’s six Budget 2027 priorities: protecting existing services, expanding residential and aftercare capacity, establishing a prison-based Therapeutic Community, introducing sustainable multi-annual funding, and aligning…

To secure increased funding for primary eye care in order to support the sustainability and development of services across Ireland.

To work with relevant stakeholders to develop a work stream to include the development of a strategic framework to improve quality of life for people with diabetes and reduce long term costs to the health service of diabetes complications. Advance the benefits of Integrated Care…

Inform Oireachtas Members of the need for the establishment of a national brain injury case management service with 20 additional posts to reach every person with a brain injury, regardless of location.

To highlight the importance of the new IPHA Framework Agreement on the Supply and Pricing of Medicines and to encourage its implementation by the State in the coming years::To highlight the challenge of delayed patient access to innovative medicines and the potential for…

To mark the opening of AstraZeneca’s new API facility in Ireland, and bilateral meeting with An Taoiseach to discuss the importance of the life sciences sector in Ireland, including investment and access to medicines.

The correspondence referenced European analysis suggesting a substantial proportion of vaping products circulating within the EU may be entering through irregular or illegal channels. It warned that weak enforcement, cross-border purchasing and online sales create risks for…

The correspondence warned the Bill could push adult smokers back to cigarettes and fuel an illegal market. Over 350,000 adults vape in Ireland, with more than half having quit smoking entirely, yet the Bill would effectively ban the flavours used by 97% of adult vapers.…

Promote consideration of impacts on LGBTQ+ communities within emergency planning and public health response measures and the pharmaceutical supply resilience for vulnerable communities during disruption.

Ensure implementation of alcohol labelling regulations::Raise concerns about alcohol industry influence on government

To raise awareness among elected representatives and policymakers regarding the challenges facing people living with Early Onset Parkinson’s Disease and advocate for improved healthcare services, rehabilitation supports and policy responses.

The intended outcome was to secure Government support, including funding and policy backing, for a two‑year pilot Therapeutic Community within the Irish Prison Estate. We aimed to demonstrate its effectiveness in reducing addiction and reoffending, addressing long waiting lists,…