Jim O'Callaghan

Assess funding options for the Iveagh Trust Hostel

Implementation of Interim Remediation Scheme, development of the Fire Detection and Alarm System Initiative, the rollout of Retrospective Payments and the passing of legislation to underpin the defects remediation scheme.

Awareness of the importance of the social and economic benefits of the horse racing & breeding industries in the Leopardstown area of Dublin

Funding to reinstate vacant properties and to support outreach services in the midlands

Implementation of Interim Remediation Scheme; development of the Fire Detection and Alarm System Initiative, the rollout of Retrospective Payments Pathfinders and the passage of legislation to underpin the defects remediation scheme.

Reiterated Dublin Chamber's priorities regarding public safety in Dublin city centre and supported the full implementation of the Dublin City Centre Taskforce recommendations.

Emphasised Dublin Chamber's support of the EU-Mercosur trade agreement and lobbied in favour of its ratification and implementation.

Lobbying the Minister to: Take immediate and visible action to address street violence and hate-motivated attacks, particularly those targeting minority groups. Implement preventative measures via policy to reduce unprovoked assaults, establish an accessible national hate crime…

Resources allocated to the criminal justice system may be diverted to other departments of government for a more holistic appraoch to social issues and investment in underserved communities

The communication warned that such practices could encourage consumers to bypass Ireland’s tax and regulatory framework, increasing the risk of informal or illicit supply chains. The RRPA also highlighted concerns around reduced supply-chain traceability, weaker age-verification…

Miinisters to convene a high-level stakeholder roundtable, including responsible agencies and advocates, to discuss the current situation and examine what short, medium and long-term actions can be taken.

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.…

To secure legislative and regulatory reform that guarantees International Protection applicants and appellants in Ireland receive competent, transparent and adequately resourced legal representation throughout the IPAT appeals process.

Seek clarification on Government position regarding judicial review reform, ECHR protections, and continued access to justice safeguards.