John Cummins

To further grow awareness of the potentialfor the delopment of homes and a major public amenity for the Liffey Valley as envisaged in the County Development Plan of Fingal and South Dublin county councils

To ensure an understanding of IPOA perspectives on proposal for reform to the rental market regulatory environment.

Introduce the ILEA and raise awareness about industry priorities, including: CIRI Registration and the need for lift and escalator maintenance standards.

To discuss the challenges facing the sports sector with members of the Oireachtas and to explore policy solutions.

Continued funding for 221+, Commitment & funding to extend services of 221+ to all women let down by the CervicalCheck screening programme, implement the AHR Act and push through Amendments bill, exclude 221+ member court payments from means testing, support gynaecological…

To attend the upcoming conference.

Inclusion of measures to enhance representation of women and women from diverse backgrounds in local goverment in the Terms of Reference of the Local Goverment Taskforce

Commencement of a process that would explore the provision of an Election Access Fund for disabled candidates, similar to other jurisdictions.

Inclusion of specified measures in the Local Democracy Taskforce recommendations that would enhance and encourage greater participation of women and women from diverse backgrounds. Also includec specific recommendation on the development of an Election Access fund for disabled…

Seeking Fórsa representation on the Local Democracy Taskforce under the “Independent and other experts” category.

To inform elected representatives and relevant departments about the priorities for the community and voluntary sector in relation to Budget 2026.

To raise awareness of report findings and garner support for the recommendations.

To advocate for measures to ensure the achievement of housing targets in the Cork region, including innovative housing solutions such as above the shop living and targeted financial supports for measures to stimulate the housing market.

To outline and garner support for changes to taxation policy to encourage economic competitiveness, including simplification of current policies, supports for R&D and innovation, as well as entrepreneurship.

To advocate for business priorities in the area of education and training, including supports for apprenticeships and upskilling opportunities, as well as funding for third level institutions.