Niamh Smyth

To persuade TDs that there is a link between pay and the recruitment and retention difficulties of the professions.

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…

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

Niamh Smyth contacted the hse on the creche's behalf and has asked the minister of health to try and get answers in relation to finding out why there was such a delay in results, the E-coli has told untold damage and then the extra stress of the delay and having parents…

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…

Increased support by members of the Oireachtas for the Occupied Territories Bill

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

To inform member of the Oireachtas on the case for protecting all human life with emphasis on protecting the 8th Amendment

We wanted TDs to champion strengthen the ratification of the UN Convention on the Rights of People With Disabilities

In the context of the Oireachtas debate on the Bill, ensure that DPOs fully understood the role, function, governance and outlook of Drinkaware as an organisation involved in the provision on public health information on alcohol.

Seeking an increase in the EU Budget from 1% to 1.2% of GNI (Gross National Income) to provide for an increase in the CAP Budget::CAP 2020 must increase farm incomes and close the gap with other sectors in society::This is to reflect the recovery and growth in the European…

To ensure compliance with welfare legislation and phasing out routine tail-docking.::Tail docking of pigs - To assist in Ireland becoming compliant with Animal welfare legislation::EU Banning of Zinc as a feed supplement for pigs - to maintain the use of zinc as a feed…

Seeking an increase in the EU Budget from 1% to 1.2% of GNI (Gross National Income) to provide for an increase in the CAP Budget::CAP 2020 must increase farm incomes and close the gap with other sectors in society::This is to reflect the recovery and growth in the European…

To inform politicians of the Let's Talk and Walk events in support of the Green Ribbon month.::To increase awareness and start a conversation on mental health to end stigma.

To exclude references to pregnancy counsellors from the scope of the legislation.