Kieran O'Donnell

To gain a broad audience and discussion related to the operation of the ADMC Acts, and highlight the experience and perspective of Sage Advocacy.

NHI wanted to acknowledge the commitments made in the Programme for Government and will endeavour to work with the Government to ensure these commitments are delivered. These commitments, which include increasing funding for the Fair Deal Scheme, publishing the NTPF review of…

NHI requested to urgently meet with the Minister to discuss Section 4.1 of the recent agreement which commits to addressing pay parity issues across the healthcare sector. Notably, this section acknowledges that pay for some workers in community and voluntary organisations has…

To make members of the Oireachtas aware of services provided by Sage Advocacy to survivors of institutional abuse in advance of any forthcoming Dail debate.

Understanding of the rare disease landscape and the priorities of people living with rare diseases.

Attention to home care and our policy briefing 2025 calling for regulation of the industry, more staff and definition of what is and is not included in statutory home care

We’re advocating for fair recognition and support for nursing home staff, equal to others in healthcare. A valued, stable workforce improves resident care. We also propose expanding daycare and homecare via nurse-led services, helping older adults live independently while easing…

The Minister would agree to speak and open the Information Day

Invitation to the launch of Buddy's Cafe in St Joseph's Centre, Shankill, to showcase this community venture which will be operated and facilitated by people living with dementia and local volunteers.

(1) Promote awareness of key policy commitments relevant to our ageing population and (2) the value of an Independent Commissioner for Ageing and Older People in enhancing the capacity and capability of public services to address ageing and the challenges and opportunities…

Engagement and support from local policiticans and growing awareness of the work we do in the community. ::Invitation to join ten year marriage referendum celebrations at GOSHH

For them to support our campaign to enhance Epilepsy Services & Infrastructure nationally to improve access to specialist services and treatments for the 45,000 people living with epilepsy in Ireland.::For them to support our campaign to expand the HSE’s Chronic Disease…

To ask election candidates to sign the Irish Cancer Society General Election pledge.::To congratulate TD's on their election to the 34th Dáil and provide introduction.::To inform general election candidates of ICS election priorities.

To inform public representatives of the implications of proposed restrictions on flavoured vapes for adult vapers and for the health outlook of smokers who use vaping to quit or reduce their levels of smoking.

To highlight Ireland’s increased ranking in Fertility Europe’s policy survey. It was recently announced that Ireland has been ranked 12th out of 49 countries, a significant increase since 2021 when we were ranked 40th::NISIG also asked for support during European Fertility to: •…