Mary Butler

The setting up of those replacements transport schemes

Request a meeting to discuss the potential role of e-cigarettes in achieving Tobacco Free Ireland's objective of reducing smoking rates, the need for policy by the DoH and for a debate in the Dail on the topic.::Highlight key conclusions of the 'State of Tobacco Control in…

Make classes smaller, support school leadership, fund school running costs, plan teacher supply and end pay inequality

To inform the various TDs that there is now considerably more VAT being returned from this sector than when the rate was 13.5%. There are 53k more people employed in the sector now than 2011 when the rate was adjusted, that equates to a saving to the Exchequer of approximately…

The enactment of legislation that enshrines the principles of good regulation for the gambling industry as set out in the General Scheme of the Gambling Control Bill 2013 published in July 2013 or the Gambling Control Bill published in February 2018

To bring to the attention of Waterford TDs & Senators the concern for businesses stemming from the Employment (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2017 as originally drafted::To highlight that the amendments which have been made at Committee Stage have only served to make the Bill…

Reduction in alcohol excise in 2019

Information update for TDs and senators on issues of FACS and FACS Forum advocacy work, requesting support for campaign around issues of risk minimisation and support for families affected.

Ensure that Budget 2019 does not pose any additional costs on small business::Pause increases in the National Training Fund levy until State and student contributions have been secured::Oppose any further increases in the National Minimum Wage::Secure a review of the commercial…

Better management of diabetes by people living with the condition through access to new technology and access to services. Thus improved quality of life for all.

Publication of an implementation plan for the National Policy and Strategy for Neurorehabilitation Services::Support for dedicated investment in neurology and neurorehabilitation services in Budget 2019

The Jack & Jill specialist liaison nurses believe the in loco parentis rule questions the professionalism of nurses who have trained to the highest level to care for sick children in their own homes. The nurses see first-hand the negative impact this rule is having on families…

1. The retention of the digital age of consent at 13 as per published legislation, so that children could be better protected online. 2. Further increased protections for children in Data Protection Bill 2018.

Support for overseas development assistance in the dail debate, support to reach 0.7% of GNI spend on ODA and support for a strong Irish Aid programme

1. The retention of the digital age of consent at 13 as per published legislation, so that children could be better protected online. 2. Further increased protections for children in Data Protection Bill 2018.