Maria Byrne

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

We invited members of the Joint Committee on Disability Matters and Oireachtas disability spokespeople to Inclusion Ireland’s AGM on 17th June, and asked them to join a panel discussion with our members on advancing independent living and community supports in line with Article…

Awareness of the importance of the social and economic benefits of the horse racing & breeding industries to the applicable local areas

To raise awareness amongst stakeholders of the importance of policy cohesion and a whole-of-government approach in the development of the National Life Sciences Strategy, to ensure that Ireland has a competitive policy landscape for the life sciences sector into the future.

To draw urgent attention to the European Commission's legislative proposal on clean corporate vehicles.::To highlight the damage this legislation, if forced on the car rental industry, would cause to the car rental industry and the regional tourism industry in Ireland. ::Focus…

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

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.

To update Oireachtas members and MEPs on business at Shannon Airport Group, its strategic importance for Ireland and to continue to advocate for the Group's continued development.