Maria Byrne

To ensure that any new contractual arrangements for public employment services ensures that they continue to be part of an integration provision of social and personal service; that can appropriately meet jobseekers needs; and continue to be located in community settings

To bring to the attention of the Fine Gael Committee on Health, Disability and Social Protection and other Parliamentary Party members the key concerns for the INOU on the unemployment issues arising from the COVID-19 pandemic; the need to properly address income adequacy for…

Carbon Budget Definition -::That the definition of carbon budgets in the Bill must take account of removals as well as emissions. The current definition is not consistent with the overall climate goal.::Biogenic Methane -::In setting the Carbon Budget the Climate Advisory…

Raise awareness among TDs and Senators of the CCAB-I submission for Budget 2022 and of the flagged issue (including potential scale etc.)

To welcome the decision at Committee stage in the Seanad to accept two amendments to the Climate Action Bill.::To acknowledge the FG and FF senators, whose amendments were put down and followed up, which have now been accepted by the Government.::To highlight that there are…

Multiannaual Financial Framework (MFF) - The CAP budget must be increased to take account of inflation and to compensate farmers for any additional requirements placed upon them as a result of this CAP reform.

Briefing of general election candidates on the key priorities for Mid West business.

Development and funding for palliative care services and good end of life care in all settings::Champion community initiatives to support those who are bereaved to combat social isolation and support the development of national bereavement policy and practice::Encourage, enable…

Raise awareness of the contribution of Ireland's drinks sector to the wider economy

Argue for AONTAS election priorities during the election

Increased awareness of, and investment in Science and Innovation by individuals and parties who were standing for election for the Irish Government 2020

To provide evidence and support planning to mitigate against the worst effects of COVID-19 on already vulnerable and marginalized groups and communities

To secure funding from Department of Health

Once elected, all candidates who signed up to our Pledge would follow through on their commitment and legislate/support the legislation of an Autism Empowerment Act, as well as the accompanying Strategy

Better management of diabetes by people living with the condition.