Laura Harmon

Information on plans for a mid-term review, and the next meetings or restructuring of the governance bodies, of the Adult Literacy for Life (ALL) strategy

Meet new Minister Emer Higgins & inform her of HCCI's policy priorities (including additional investment, improved rates to match older persons home care, & establishment of a disability authorisation scheme.::Inform members of the Oireachtas Disability Matters of HCCI's policy…

Legislative review & stronger regulations in the following areas; dog breeding, horse drawn vehicles in cities & towns, sulky horse use, fox hunting & greyhound racing

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…

To highlight that Ireland currently has approximately 700,000 smokers and 350,000 adult vapers, over half of whom have stopped smoking entirely. This transition away from cigarettes represents a significant public health gain. The Department of Health’s own data indicates that…

To raise awareness of the current policy landscape for HIV Prevention measures

Inclusion Ireland shared our Cost of Disability submission with Senator Laura Harmon of the Labour Party at her request. We hoped that sharing our proposals would influence Labour's submission to the consultation and emphasise the need for a person-centred payment.

We invited members of the Joint Committee on Disability Matters and Oireachtas disability spokespeople to Inclusion Ireland’s AGM on 17th June, and asked them to join a panel discussion with our members on advancing independent living and community supports in line with Article…

Awareness of the importance of the social and economic benefits of the horse racing & breeding industries to the applicable local areas

To secure the inclusion of LGBTQ+ people in the next iteration of the Roadmap for Social Inclusion

To brief on the potential risks to the human rights and equality of LGBTQ+ people from artificial intelligence.

To secure the directive as a priority for the Department of Equality during Ireland's forthcoming presidency of the European Council.

Promote consideration of impacts on LGBTQ+ communities within emergency planning and public health response measures and the pharmaceutical supply resilience for vulnerable communities during disruption.

Provide briefing document on AI project to inform Dáil debate, with request to raise NYCI project::Invitation to meet to discuss AI STEAM project ::Organise AV room presentation on citizens jury ::Attend Launch of Youth Juries Report on AI and Young People – DCU, 4 June…

Raise awareness of the impact of cancer in each constituency across Ireland::Seek support from Oireachtas members for improved services for people impacted by cancer