Matt Carthy

Raise awareness of specific issues relating to alcohol and domestic, sexual and gender-based violence::Introduction of the early intervention programme, Operation Encompass, to provide support to children traumatised by domestic violence.

Provide evidence on impact of alcohol on Justice issues

Raise awareness of issues arising from possible extension to licensing hours

Secure a Justice / Finance Oireachtas Committee debate

Get TDs to attend our lobby day

To raise awareness to the research findings and ensure that key decision-makers are directly informed by it.

Urgent delivery of reductions in insurance costs by incumbent insurers on back of reforms. Effective defamation legislation. The urgent sourcing of additional underwriting cover including cover for sectors unable to source affordable liability insurance. Meaningful reform and…

To obtain a meeting and secure support for greater use of community-based sanctions, a bail supervision scheme for women and other key IPRT priority asks including ratification of the Optional Protocol to the Convention Against Torture

To seek improvement to accommodation for families and children living in International Protection and implementation of the international protection child payment.

Implementation of relevant Report Card 2025 recommendations including the implementation of the International Protection Child Payment, measures to reduced the number of homeless families, the need to improve access to CAMHS, increased investment in early years and request to…

To seek establishment of a stakeholder forum for licensed firearms users

To oppose the introduction of any mandatory restrictions on peat soils. The Ministers must defer any implementation of Good Agricultural and Environmental Condition (GAEC -2) in 2025 and ensure that the upcoming EU Simplification Package no longer makes GAEC-2 a condition of…

That the Government must redouble its efforts to lobby for the retention of the Derogation, honour its commitments on nutrient storage, and continue to focus on improving water quality from all sources.

That the Minister must meet with IFA to agree on and implement a consistent and adequately resourced TB scheme, including dealing with infected wildlife, in all counties

That the Government and MEPs must honour their commitments to stand up for farmers and defend their interests by opposing the current Mercosur trade deal.::To discuss farmers' concerns with the Minister for Finance.