Norma Foley

To raise awareness of the issues affecting people with asthma in Ireland::Introduce universal full subsidisation of asthma medications::Expand national fund for severe asthma medication::Fund the extension of the current asthma management programme for all people with…

To ensure the committee members were aware of the challenges and struggles of people living with MS during the COVID-19 pandemic and to outline some of the challenges for MS ireland during this time.

To convey the capability that exists within the private sector to carry out workplace inspection services in relation to compliance with the Government's Covid-19 protocols.

Investment in public health capacity including the immediate awarding of consultant status to public health specialists and the full implementation of the Crowe Horwath, Final Report to the Department of Health on the Role, Training and Career Structures of Public Health…

Commitment to the full and urgent implementation of the full Public Health Alcohol Act::Ensure that the Government would not acquiesce to the demands of the alcohol producers to reduce excise duties and value added tax on all alcohol products as part of a COVID-19 economic…

Increase in awareness and funding for immunisation in Ireland

Conclusion of the agreement between the State and private hospitals, safeguard continuity of care for patients and redirect public funds to create additional capacity in the public hospital system

To address capacity deficits in acute hospitals including the consultant recruitment & retention crisis and to secure appropriate resourcing of services including acute hospital and mental health services, home help and nursing home care, Disability Services, Organ…

to ensure adequate supplies of PPE;::to ensure adequate staffing levels to cover close contact exclusion and sick absent healthcare workers;::All healthcare facilities must ensure that policies and protocols are in place in relation to infection prevention and control, that…

Investment in public health capacity including the immediate awarding of consultant status to public health specialists and the full implementation of the Crowe Horwath, Final Report to the Department of Health on the Role, Training and Career Structures of Public Health…

To resolve the threat to the continued availability of non-community rated student medical insurance for international students studying in Ireland

To mitigate the effects of COVID-19 on cancer services.::To seek a meeting with the Minister for Health to discuss the impact of COVID-19 on cancer services.::Information regarding the effects of COVID-19 on cancer services by way of PQ::Establishment of taskforce to oversee…

An understanding of Drinkaware's reach and resonance with the general public, and its work, specifically Covid-19 related activity, as a national charity working to reduce and prevent the misuse of alcohol and tackle underage drinking.::Where requested, a meeting to present…

To raise awareness of the positive impact of vaping products as a smoking ceassation tool.

To secure the opening of a dedicated COVID Query Line for schools