Maria Byrne

Build Oireachtas awareness of the Government commitment to increase the number of clinical trials::Support from members of the Oireachtas Committee on Health regarding membership of the forthcoming Clinical Trials Advisory Committee (CTAC)

Raise awareness of the impact of cancer in each constituency across Ireland::Seek support from Oireachtas members for improved services for people impacted by cancer

Improve collaboration to help and support older people within their constituency. Also to ensure that the lived experience of the older people ALONE supports are considered when shaping national supports and services that come from the JOC on Health.

Raise awareness of issues around alcohol sports sponsorship and its impact on youth drinking as outlined in AAI report. Report recommends a ban on this form of alcohol marketing.

Draw attention to AAI report on the increase in youth drinking. Seeking to have full implementation of the Public Health (Alcohol) Act and to address online alcohol marketing to youth.

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…

Awareness among Oireachtas members on the key elements of the legislation ::Support for Irish Cancer Society recommendations for the draft legislation

To raise awareness among elected representatives and policymakers regarding the challenges facing people living with Early Onset Parkinson’s Disease and advocate for improved healthcare services, rehabilitation supports and policy responses.

Improved audiology and eye care services in the community

Build awareness with Oireachtas members on the need for the next National Cancer Strategy to be progressed with multi-annual funding::Engage Oireachtas members ahead of a Dáil motion on the National Cancer Strategy

To inform the oireachtas members of the challenges the private and voluntary sector are facing and to brief them on NHI Insights Paper and its findings and the capacity challenge that we face as an ageing demographic and also to brief them on the NHI Scorecard 2026 report on the…

To garner support amongst Oireachtas members regarding the work of Dental Health Foundation Ireland and the work that do

To have Senator Maria Byrne sponsor an awareness event in Leinster House regarding the EU Safe Hearts Plan - in order to raise awareness about the plan with Oireachtas members ahead of Ireland's EU Presidency.

To secure support for the Public Health (Single-Use Vapes) Bill 2025.::To secure support for amendments to strengthen the Public Health (Single-Use Vapes) Bill 2025.

Secure meetings to inform DPOs about the ophthalmology group and its investment plans