Mark Duffy

Oireachtas member attendance at a drop-in briefing hosted by the Car Rental Council on the role of the car rental sector, including a discussion on how forthcoming EU Clean Corporate Vehicles proposals may affect rental fleet availability, visitor mobility and regional tourism…

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…

To reverse the decision for Ballyhaunis DSU to amalgamate with Castlerea DSU, moving 13 employees out of the area

Advocated for the removal of the Dublin Airport passenger cap in line with Programme for Government commitments, highlighting its impact on business costs, connectivity, route development and economic competitiveness.

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…

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

Raise awareness about alcohol and road safety report from AAI. Recommendations include increased road side breath testing, streamlining of cumbersome procedures around testing, whole of population measures to reduce alcohol consumption.

Seeking to ensure legislation addresses concerns regarding illicit products

To invite local TDs and Councillors to a meeting to discuss the dispute between the IFA, and Bord Bia.

To raise awareness of the Climate and Health Alliance and the Climate and Health Alliance Air Quality and Health position paper.::To secure a meeting and support of Jennifer Whitmore TD.::Secure an event in the Oireachtas AV room to launch the air quality and health report.…

To seek a suspension of the carbon tax on fuel.::To highlight that the escalating energy costs on farms are astronomical.::To highlight the extraordinary effect that the Middle East conflict has had on Irish fuel prices and how it is impacting the Irish farming sector.::To…

Intended results included securing continued engagement with the Senator on the Air Pollution (Amendment) Bill 2025 and to include a ban on burning bituminous coal, improving transparency and consistency within product certification and testing processes, strengthening…

To reinforce ARI’s policy position and support continued parliamentary engagement on shingles vaccination.

Request engagement with the Minister for DCEE and Members of the Oireachtas to address ssues identified in the consultation documentation and webpage, and to extend the consultation period to ensure meaningful public participation. Additionally, seek clarification on the…