James O'Connor

Meeting to discuss Vodafone's proposals for a VAT reduction on internet access services as a cost of living measure and to support increased connectivity to our communities.

Support for FCI budget 2025 proposal to better support Family Carers in Ireland

To send the key priorities from Rehab Group's Pre-Budget Submission to members of the Oireachtas and to invite them to attend Pre-Budget Briefing in Leinster House::Support for our key asks for Budget 2025

Raise awareness of the research and findings of the report available at SCSI.ie

To inform deputies and senators about the benefits of adult vaccination including details of a piece of research commissioned by GSK which demonstrates that implementing adult vaccination programmes in Ireland delivers a return

Inform local government representatives alongside local community members and residents as to the specific detail within the already submitted planning application and give them opportunity to ask any questions.

To discuss the important role that taxis play as a part of Ireland’s transport infrastructure and to raise issues facing the taxi industry such as supply, regulation and tax liability.

To share the opinions and concerns of FREENOW's driver partners gathered as part of FREENOW's Driver Pulse Survey, particularly the strong support for maintaining the current high standards and regulation of the taxi industry.

Having them sign the above statement

Educate as to the importance of the lift and escalator industry and raise awareness of the need to improve the inspections regime for lifts and escalators nationally.

Expansion of the programme to increase the number of conditions screened for, to be in line with the European average of 18 conditions. In 2022, the condition, ADIA-SCID was added to the NBS programme, however this hasn’t been fully implemented yet. In November 2023, Spinal…

To ensure there was awareness of the impact of tax increases on the fuel sector, particularly in border regions, and those who are employed in it and to provide information on the benefits of the establishment of an expert group on taxation

Policy and budgetary support for MPI key objectives

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…

Inclusion of rare disease priorities in political party manifestos.::Inclusion of rare disease priorities in programme for government following next general election.