Maria Byrne

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…

Sharing the findings of the Neurological Alliance of Ireland Report Towards an Equitable Integrated Neurology Service for Ireland. The report recommendations are based on a national survey of neurology centers and lived experience focus groups across Ireland and highlight the…

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…

Invite Donegal TDs to HCCI member event. ::Share HCCI publication on HSE commissioning reform ::Highlight issues accessing HSE data ::Inform Oireachtas Health Committee's work programme ::Request for mileage payments to be paid as part of the HSE Home Support Authorisation Scheme

Greater understanding of the role of parallel importation of medicines and its role in medicines supplies and in meeting the needs of patients and healthcare providers.

To engage with the Joint Committee on Health regarding accreditation, validation, governance, and regulatory matters affecting Clinical Measurement Physiology in Ireland and to support consideration of these matters by the Committee.

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…

Raise awareness of publication of Time for a Tobacco Free Future

Build awareness among Oireachtas members on sunbed harms::Support on the Irish Cancer Society recommendation to ban commercial sunbed use

Raise awareness of the financial costs associated with a cancer diagnosis and the impact it has on those affected::Seek Government support to alleviate the financial costs associated with a cancer diagnosis and the impact it has on those affected

Engage Oireachtas members on issues across the cancer care pathway when it comes timely access and how they can be addressed::Build awareness of the needs of people affected by cancer