Mairéad Farrell

To seek support for measures to tackle rising illicit tobacco trade and smuggling.

To raise the issue that the ESB contractors on offshore islands have been severly restricted in what maintenance and repairs they can perform on offshore islands since 1st January 2026. This will severly impact the residents with long power outages on offshore islands.

Raise awareness of PBS key asks in the lead up to Budget 2026

To communicate Irish Cancer Society recommendations for national legislation::To request a meeting with Minister Troy ::To update elected representatives on the progress of national legislation::To request a meeting with Tánaiste Simon Harris::To respond to the public…

Communicate and ensure understanding of the need for policy supports and investment requirements including reduction in VAT rate over a phased period and recommendation to address the proposed increase in water tariffs and resulting cost competitiveness impact for businesses in…

Inform and shape economic development of the West region

Support and Incorporate FCI proposals into policy/ actions in 2026 budget

Policy changes in Budget 2026 which will result in increased investment in the region and support business competitiveness and job creation, with a particular focus on infrastructure projects, business supports and skills development

To share information with public representatives on the extent and impact of tobacco smuggling in Ireland.

For the Minister of Health to pause the CORU regulatory process for counsellors and psychotherapists to ensure that the Standards and Criteria are subject to a lawful, proportionate, and transparent regulatory process.

Support for Rehab's priorities in our Pre-Budget Submission to address: Cost of Disability Housing and Independent Living Health and Mental Health Transport Employment activation Training and Education Assistive Technology Social care Funding and Reform of Disability…

Seek changes to the proposals to amend naturalisation requirements which would restrict access to citizenship for people in receipt of social welfare. Emailed called for reconsideration of these proposals.

Reintroduce the essential VAT equalisation measure removed in 2019. But this time, targeted towards lower-emission VRT bands. ::Resist outright the European Commission’s proposed commercial fleet EV purchase mandate. ::That Government ensure that there is sufficient grid…

Submission on an aspect of the General Scheme of the Bill relating to the proposed requirement for Tax Appeals Commission hearings to be held in a public setting as per an interpretation of Supreme Court’s judgment in Zalewski v Adjudication Officer and the Workplace Relations…

To brief political representatives on LGI’s new policy report that outlines practical pathways to developing and scaling renewable liquid gas in Ireland, enabling the just transition for rural communities.