Máire Devine

Support from government and opposition TDs in relation to funding for primary and secondary school libraries

To raise awareness of Oireachtas members on a range of issues affecting people with dyslexia in Ireland including the continuing urgent need for extra time for students with dyslexia and other learning difficulties when sitting State Exams (Junior and Leaving Certificate) as…

Restoration of places that had been cut as a result of the capping

Seeking support for Fórsa's campaign seeking public sector pension status for school secretaries and caretakers.

Consultation with Synge Street school community, including parents, teachers and students::Pause of plans in order to implement a fair consultation and decision-making process

Get TDs to attend our lobby day

To provide information to local representatives on intended future use of college ::To inform local public representatives of the work of NLN

Improvements to the terms and conditions of precarious employees in the Higher Education sector.

To raise awareness of Oireachtas members on the urgent need for extra time for students with dyslexia and other learning difficulties when sitting State Exams (Junior Cycle and Leaving Certificate) as part of the accommodations offered within the RACE (Reasonable Accommodations…

To build awareness of Oireachtas members on the lived experience of dyslexia and the need for: (1) teacher training on dyslexia (2) equitable access to dyslexia assessment (3) access to quality evidence-based supports in school for students with dyslexia, (4) formal recognition…

To raise awareness of the issues affecting international students

To build awareness of Oireachtas members on the lived experience of dyslexia and the need for: (1) accurate, timely identification and support which can be equitably accessed (2) a more developed continuum of support for students with dyslexia (3) mandatory training of all…

Increased provision of special class and school placements in Dublin 12::A more inclusive education system for autistic students

Requesting support from all Oireachtas members, for changing the employment status of grant-paid school secretaries, and to convert them on to the public service pay scale.

To provide information regarding the consequences of the decision by the Health Insurance Authority that non-EEA students studying in Ireland on courses of more than one academic year are deemed to be 'ordinarily resident' in Ireland for the purposes of the Health Insurance…