Mairéad Farrell

Attending the ISCF Buswell meeting for TDs / Senators & informing them the effects the STR Legislation & Planning Legislation on the Tourism industry in Ireland.

Secure urgent action to address implementation challenges for MDR to ensure that the regulation works as intended in the EU

Ensure awareness of the priorities to support enterprise growth and sustainable economic development in the West including key recommendations for Budget 2023 and the National Training Fund (NTF)

Secure support for measures in Budget 2023 to address skills funding, including drawing down the surplus in the National Training Fund; energy costs; supports for innovation and personal tax reform

Additional resources for An Bord Pleanála.::Additional resources for the Foreshore Unit in the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage.::Additional resources for the NPWS.

The need for reinforcement of the electricity grid in the west of Ireland.::The need to deliver EirGrid's Shaping Our Electricity Future strategy.::The development of a strong electricity grid to accommodate and connect renewable energy.

Clear directive from Government (Depts of Health and Education) instructing schools not to use programmes of materials funded by alcohol industry sources

To highlight the impact that budget proposals will have on General Practice leading to further waiting lists and to ensure adequate capacity is in place in General Practice before any expansion of free GP care can be considered.

Ireland to support a robust gender responsive EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive and to introduce mandatory Human Rights and Environmental Due Diligence legislation::Ireland to support a UN Treaty on Business and Human Rights

To promote support within government for provision of enhanced policy supports and related funding for charities

Investigation by the Financial Services and Pensions Ombudsman into the systemic practice of mortgage mis-selling in the Irish market

To raise awareness of the work of the community and voluntary sector, current challenges facing it, and the solutions needed.

Increased funding for Global Citizenship Education in Budget 2023

'Raise PQ regarding future of Clifden District Hospital and utilisation of same '

Inform politicians and raise issues with HSE