Marian Harkin

Increased awareness of the need for policy measures to address alcohol harm across government through the establishment of an Alcohol Office::Development of a new alcohol strategy as part of the Drugs Strategy::Improved alcohol treatment services

Engage with key policymakers on the funding requirements of higher and further education institutions within the Irish jurisdiction.

Ensure Ireland's health information labelling of alcohol products goes ahead in May 2025 as provided for in law.

Inclusion of supports for community and voluntary organisations providing services across the country in the Programme for Government.

To build awareness of the Europa prospect off Corrib and support for its development as a potential low-emission, indigenous energy source

Raising awareness of the role of the waste industry, the processes waste undergoes and the scale of investment made by industry in waste processing and recycling

Review and reform of the range of financial supports available to adult learners to support their engagement in further education.

Showcase the best practices of the sector in order to generate support through funding and recognition in policy processes.

To follow up on commitments made to improving training and skills provision for the community and voluntary sector.

To provide an understanding (for TDs) of being severely unwell with psychosis and severe depression from people with lived experience and how that manifested for them. To give lived experience insight into how necessary, and importantly helpful to recovery, it was to receive…

Get TDs to attend our lobby day

To outline the key priorities of ICOS and our member co-operatives to the parties involved in the development of a new Programme for Government.

A commitment to reinstate funding for school libraries in the programme for government, and a recognition of the importance of reading for joy for children and young people in educational settings as a means of overcoming social inequality.

To inform the Ministers of issues in relation to disability services provided by Rehab relevant to their Department

To highlight to this new Minister that NHI are committed to working constructively with them and their department, alongside the Minister for Health and Older People, to address the challenges and opportunities facing the nursing home sector. NHI look forward to meeting with the…