Maria Byrne

The Oireachtas Member would lobby the Ministers and HSE on our behalf, raise the matters discussed in the chamber, and advocate overall for an increase in provision for Parkinson's care in Ireland.

To seek urgent Committee consideration and recommendations supporting statutory regulation, an interim national governance structure, consistent minimum standards, an accredited public register and appropriate oversight of Clinical Measurement Physiology.

Inform Oireachtas Members of the need for the establishment of a national brain injury case management service with 20 additional posts to reach every person with a brain injury, regardless of location.

Organised with the support of the EU Structural Heart Disease (SHD) Coalition, the event brought together Members of the Oireachtas, healthcare professionals, patient advocates and cardiovascular health experts to discuss Ireland's opportunity to lead the implementation of the…

Share views on best ways to decrease underage vaping and vape litter, to bring policy into line with best practice

Funding secured in budget 2027

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 raise awareness of the current policy landscape for HIV Prevention measures

To inform the development of Ireland's next National Cancer Strategy

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 secure urgent legislative and regulatory action to ban AI ‘therapy’, protect mental health service users, and ensure psychological services are delivered only by trained human professionals.

To secure national policy and service reform ensuring pregnancy and infant loss is embedded as core maternity care, with psychological support integrated, consistent pathways developed, and families treated with dignity and compassion.

Meeting to discuss the impact this reclassification would have on the wider healthcare system and sharing the findings of a socio-economic analysis completed by IPHA>

Adoption of human rights based legislative reforms, particularly in relation to MH Bill