Lynn Ruane

That they would be informed of an important seam of academic ethical thinking on how euthanasia laws affect people with disabilities.

To provide a copy of FLAC’s document setting out our recommendations for strengthening and clarifying the proposals for constitutional reform.

Increased awareness and profile of concerns relating to children's rights in regard to the provisions of the Sale of Alcohol Bill (2022) Advocating with elected representatives with regard to community concerns relating to the Bill

Improved supports for Autistic and neurodivergent prisoners

To further the progress of the Autism Spectrum Disorder Bill

To inform public representatives of a range of considerations concerning public policy relating to e-cigarettes and vaping.

To highlight areas of concern and advocate for the provision of appropriate support and funding for services including palliative care, pain management, mental health services and disability services.

To outline the pressures currently facing the independent radio sector, especially the increased costs and external issues relating to local journalism and current affairs coverage.

To secure increased investment of €9.4m in youth work, and just under €250m across public transport, housing and youth homelessness, culture and media, further and higher education and social protection, along revenue raising measures such as the abolition of sub-minima rates of…

Seeking support for core and capital funding for the National Learning Network (NLN) at rates appropriate to 2023 costs

Increased allocation of funding for disability within Budget 2024

To highlight the following priorities for Budget 2024::Brexit Adjustment Reserve (BAR).::- A fair share of the €1bn Brexit Adjustment Reserve (BAR) must be ringfenced for farmers.::- Potential displacement in the UK market in 2024 of €300m of beef and €75m of sheep meat due to…

To highlight that the budget of the Department of Agriculture, Food, and the Marine is reduced from €2.14bn to €1.94bn, a 10% reduction. This is a long way short of what is required to bolster a sector which is struggling with high input costs, lower commodity prices and…

An Autism Bill that allows for comprehensive legislation to enshrine the rights of Autistic People in law as recommended by the European Union and the Joint Committee on Autism.

To secure ICCL amendments to the PSCS bill in the Seanad and inform senators about a subsequent government amendment. ::Arrange a meeting with Senator Lynn Ruane to discuss amendments to the Bill.