Matt Carthy

Better awareness of Men's Aid charity as a whole, highlighting the work and advocacy that Men's Aid does in Ireland, as well as our develoing strategic plan.

To inform Sinn Féin public representatives of the role of vaping as a smoking cessation tool for adult smokers and of the potential implications of proposed flavour restrictions for adult vapers who use vaping to quit or reduce smoking.

For relevant politicians to attend an event where a paper was going to be launched looking at the experience of lone parents trying to access housing post direct provision. We hoped they would engage with the research recommendations.

To ensure and understanding of industry position on upcoming legislation and regulations on vaping

The intended result was a contribution to efforts to promote integration and encounter and to build an open, inclusive and dynamic Irish society in which all who reside in the country are valued and treated equally, irrespective of their colour, creed or culture.

Share a copy of a presentation prepared by ICCL on human rights in Irish policing.

That a Parliamentary Question be asked on the findings of a ICCL led report on legal observers. ::To share an ICCL report on legal obeservers at protests.

Share ICCL analysis of the Bill and outline concerns.

Raise awareness of PBS key asks in the lead up to Budget 2026

Highlight Ibec priorities for the General Scheme of the National Cyber Security Bill 2024 to Joint Committee on Justice, Home Affairs and Migration

To propose targeted sectoral support sucklers (€300/cow), sheep (€30/ewe), tillage (€250/ha for Tillage Survival Scheme in 2024; €400/ha in 2025 [€250/ha in 2026-2028] for additional [and retained] cereal crops grown), calf rearing (€100/dairy beef calf); beef sustainability…

To propose that the Minster for Agriculture, Food and the Marine establishes a support mechanism for the Irish Aquaculture sector to address current biological, economic and market challenges.::To propose that adequate funding and resources be made available to ensure tertiary…

To propose an increase of €1m additional funds for the Bord Bia's Marketing Assistance Programme (MAP) Grant Scheme to continue providing financial support for a range of marketing activities for Irish food and drink producers.

To propose that full consideration is given to the IFA submission proposing that 15% of all prize money in horse competitions and racing go directly to horse breeders.::To propose that DAFM takes control of administering a complete Horse Identification & Movement system (HIMs)…

To discuss Tigers Childcare's Pre Budget Submission and how it sought to address the challenges with the current issues facing the sector including staff retention, core funding, programme for government commitments and to explore viable short and long term policy solutions.