Michael Collins

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.

Funding for a feasibility study for a school-support therapeutic counselling service to support existing mental health structures in second-level schools.

Recognition of deafblindness. This could provide the basis for a national diagnosis programme, early intervention services, communication supports and improved quality of life for people who are deafblind.

Shape the spending and priorities of Budget 2020

Funding for a feasibility study for a school-support therapeutic counselling service to support existing mental health structures in second-level schools.

To demonstrate the challenges facing farmers in the farming low-income sector::To make the case for an increased CAP Budget::That the Government and EU response must match the Brexit threat::That round table beef talks would take place to address unviable prices by meat…

Awareness of the incredible work charities provide society and how their efforts to fundraise at Christmas are so important for their beneficiaries

Review of licensed trading hours and review of SEO system

To pursue better outcomes for unemployed people and others of working age from Budget 2020. In particular to ensure that there is a better understanding of the role and interaction between adequate income, supportive employment services, good activation programmes, access to…

To secure more inclusive, constructive and well resourced social protection, education and training and employment policies and outcomes.

Growing awareness of Ireland's new HSE excellent HIV prevention programme and it's ''PrEP'' medicine.

Attendance at an event presenting the Medicines for Ireland Manifesto 2019

To ensure that cattle price returns are in line with the EU/UK average and to ensure that farmers get a fair price for their cattle to ensure a income as they are encountering severe income difficulties as a result of the falling prices.::A comprehensive package of market…

Retention of the nitrates derogation, without further onerous obligations.::Rejection of additional measures on lower stocked farms or their classification as “intensive”.::The introduction of a Sustainability Development Programme (SDP), to support the further sustainable…

In view of the vital national interest for Ireland, we are requesting that the Taoiseach would immediately reiterate to President Junker our strongest objection to any EU/Mercosur deal which would damage the beef and livestock sector and make it clear that Ireland would not be…