Mary Lou McDonald

Increased resources to allow all those exploited in prostitution to exit, particularly in light of the more urgent need for resources during the pandemic; the extension of the same Statutory provisions offered to identified victims of trafficking to all exploited in prostitution

Measures to improve equality for Travellers. Protections against Covid 19. Inclusion in policy design and representation in Oireachtas.

A commitment one of the Taoiseach nominations to the Seanad will be from a migrant background

We want political parties to consider suitable candidates from a migrant background to be co-opted onto local councils as representation is currently very low

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

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

Programme for Government priorities: 1. Implement alternatives to Direct Provision 2. Introduce a regularisation scheme for undocumented migrants. 3. Introduce the right to work for all asylum seekers. 4. Establish a new independent national expert body for minority ethnic…

A commitment to legislate for an Autism Empowerment Strategy would be included in Sinn Féin's next general election manifesto

to provide information on findings of Northern Ireland report in the context of review of similar legislation here

Changes to the legislation which would protect the future of the game of bingo in Ireland, which is a vital social outlet for many elderly people.

Inform policy-makers of Ruhama's frontline work with over 300 women affected by prostitution and sex trafficking each year across Ireland::Increased understanding about, and support for, the implementation of laws and policies relevant to prostitution in Ireland

Attendance at Ruhama's conference

Parliamentarian signatures for the 'Global Call to Action' to support prevention and response measures to sexual exploitation

To inform of SWAI success working with Gardai to deliver 20 year jail sentence to serial rapist despite 20% decrease in amount of workers wanting to engage with Gardai due to the law.

Press release to inform policy-makers that under the new brothel-keeping law in the legislation, two sex workers, one of whom is pregnant were given 9 month jail sentences (not the pimps or traffickers the law purportedly targets).