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 Cork Representatives on the work of National Learning Network and to seek their support for a review of the current funding utilisation based funding model. ::To highlight local transport issues for students attending NLN, Hollyhilll

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,…

To outline to Oireachtas members the funding allocated under the National Breeding Services Grant Scheme to their county and the benefits of the scheme.

General update on wind energy development in Ireland with a specific ask to increase investment in our planning system, especially An Coimisiún Pleanála and local authorities.

To request amendments to the International Protection Bill 2026

To secure support for the recommendations of the Rehab Group's submission to Department of Social Protection on the cost of disability payment::To request the Committee to invite Rehab advocates to address a future meeting of the Committee on the Cost of Disability

We sought support from elected representatives for amendments to the Bill

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 persuade senators to seek to amend the Copyright and Related Rights (Amendment) Bill 2025