John Lahart

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

To secure meetings with each Designated Public Official contacted to discuss the role of medical nutrition in enhancing care for older people, providing postive health outcomes for patients and delivering significant benefits to the health system.

Informing policymakers about Deliveroo operations in Ireland & seek status on Platform Work Directive

Ensure issues affecting the MS and wider neurology community were represented at committee level

Greater investment in MS services as a result of highlighting issues

Implementation of the National Neurorehabilitation Strategy and Neurology Model of Care

Issues affecting the MS community to be taken into account by Oireachtas members

Funding secured for 2 pre-budget asks

To invite TDs and Senators to attend an event hosted by the Irish Cancer Society to discuss the Society’s recommendations in the Pre-Budget 2025 Submission. ::To raise awareness of the Irish Cancer Society’s Pre-Budget 2025 Submission.

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

To seek their support for the submitted pre-budget submission when engaging with Minister Donnelly.

Implementation of the Programme for Government commitment to undertake a review of the MUD Act and the delivery of the regulations, under Sections 18 and 19 of the Act, as promised in 2022 under 'Housing for All'.

Implementation of Interim Remediation Scheme and tackling of issues impeding its rollout in relation to fire services' resourcing and insurance cover, rollout of promised Retrospective Payments Scheme and adequate provision for both in Budget 2025

Improved audiology and eye care services in the community

Seek confirmation from relevant stakeholders to attend the annual Medicines for Europe 2024 Conference - 12 - 13 June in Dublin