James Lawless

EPIC developed a pre-budget submission to contribute to government deliberations on Budget 2027 Submission seeks increased investment in Tusla and enhanced cross-government investment across Departments and State agencies in a range of services for children in care and young…

Support and sustain the early years and school age childcare sector. Put childcare on a more sustainable footing through higher core funding, a multi-annual investment plan, and stronger quality supports for providers.

Strengthen supports for working parents - Reduce barriers to employment for parents by lowering childcare costs, improving inclusion for children with additional needs, and reforming parental leave to support greater equality and flexibility.

To secure Government engagement in streamlining Garda Vetting for Jack and Jill healthcare professionals, including reducing processing times and exploring greater recognition of existing vetting across approved organisations. The intended result is a robust, efficient system…

Meetings to discuss NYCI Priorities for Budget 2026 & inclusion in party policy documents, as well as in Budget 2026 announcements by Department of Education and Youth::Ensure sufficient capital investment in youth work via the National Development Plan::Information on youth…

To secure specific commitments for children and young people in the next programme for government in the areas of child poverty, education, education welfare officers, online safety and child protection and welfare.

To raise awareness of the key priorities of businesses for 2025-2030 among new Ministers.

Support for the following policy areas: 1. Significant reform and investment in child and youth mental health services delivered through the cross government Young Ireland Policy Framework spotlight programme 2. Prioritisation of preventative, early intervention and primary…

Inclusion of NYCI 3 manifesto asks in Political party manifestos ::Inclusion of NYCI 3 manifesto asks in the next Programme for Government::Attendance of party leaders and NYCI Local Champions 'Meet the Leaders' events

Inclusion of NYCI 3 manifesto asks in Political party manifestos ::Inclusion of NYCI 3 manifesto asks in the next Programme for Government::Attendance of party leaders and NYCI Local Champions 'Meet the Leaders' events

To secure specific commitments for children and young people in the next programme for government in the areas of child poverty, education, education welfare officers, online safety and child protection and welfare.

A commitment to pay parity for Early Years and School Age Care graduates in the next Programme for Government

That incoming TDs would be familiar with the organisation and aware of the needs of young LGBTQ+ people in Ireland.

To propose that currently available financial supports are extended to all childcare providers.

Endorsement of our election manifesto which outlines UNICEF Ireland’s Child Rights Election Manifesto outlines 10 urgent priorities grounded in the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC)