Margaret Murphy O'Mahony

Funding secured in budget 2027

Continued development of the FND MDT Clinic in St James Hospital, Establish a new paediatric FND MDT Clinic in CHI and continued support and development of the HSE community Neurorehabilitation services nationally.

To brief members of the Committee on the challenges facing people with disabilities in accessing independent living.::To highlight the policy changes required that would facilitate people with disabilities access independent living ::To highlight the policy changes required to…

To ensure that reforms to the Assessment of Need (AON) process remain evidence-informed, person-centred, and clinically sound; to advocate for adequate workforce resourcing, multidisciplinary input, and clear guidance for assessment officers; and to support legislation that…

To ensure AON reforms protect statutory rights, remain evidence-informed, and support timely access to services; to advocate for workforce planning, integration of children’s services, and consultation with psychologists and stakeholders; and to promote a person-centred,…

Understanding of and support for the work of AsIAm and our organisation's vision and purpose

Support the work of the All Party Group on Autism::The full implementation of the Joint Oireachtas Committee Report on Autism and programme for government commitments on Autism

To advocate on behalf of the Occupational Therapy profession for amendments to the Disability Act 2005 that protect and strengthen the rights of disabled people and ensure Assessments of Need remain comprehensive, professionally informed and focused on identifying supports…

To raise awareness of the high level of unregulated digital unhealthy food marketing that children are exposed to online, to the detriment of their health. ::To secure support for greater regulation of digital food marketing. ::To secure attendance to a meeting of the Oireachtas…

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…

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…

Encourage attendance at a briefing session in the Leinster House AV room on April 22nd 2026, to discuss the findings of the Arthritis in Ireland: The Lived Reality 2026 research report and create awareness and draw attention to the lived experiences of those affected and support…

Seeking to ensure legislation addresses concerns regarding illicit products

To make real time continuous glucose monitoring part of the standard model of care for diabetes patients in Ireland.