Pat Buckley

The aim of the correspondence was to encourage members of the Oireachtas to attend the event which would be an opportunity to have informal discussions with ASI staff, raise awareness of dementia in general, and meet people with the lived experience of dementia and family carers.

To demonstrate a majority in both Houses of the Oireachtas support the reports full implementation

Promoting equality and accessibility for Autistic people Improving accessibility to the political process for Autistic people

The proposed ban on gambling advertising from 5.30 am to 9pm every day includes fundraising raffles & lotteries across radio, television, and social media. The Arthritis Ireland National Raffle is heavily promoted on social media during these times when people are most active on…

Submission to Joint Oireachtas Committee on Key Issues Affecting the Traveller Community – focusing on the housing challenges, the Trailer Loan Scheme, the equality legislation and access to legal aid.

Passage of the Criminal Justice (Incitement to Violence or Hatred and Hate Offences) Bill 2022, for the safety and protection of LGBTQ+ young people in Ireland.

Investigate how the Dail Public Petitions Committee operates and comes to its decisions

To provide a comprehensive briefing on the revdevelopment of Midleton Distillery Experience, our sustainability roadmap and growth of the Irish whiskey category in international markets.

Discussion on Drinks Ireland Policy Priorities

To outline the pressures currently facing the independent radio sector, especially the increased costs and external issues relating to local journalism and current affairs coverage.

To highlight the following priorities for Budget 2024::Brexit Adjustment Reserve (BAR).::- A fair share of the €1bn Brexit Adjustment Reserve (BAR) must be ringfenced for farmers.::- Potential displacement in the UK market in 2024 of €300m of beef and €75m of sheep meat due to…

To highlight that the budget of the Department of Agriculture, Food, and the Marine is reduced from €2.14bn to €1.94bn, a 10% reduction. This is a long way short of what is required to bolster a sector which is struggling with high input costs, lower commodity prices and…

To ensure adequate funds were set aside in Budget 24 to meet the needs of people with a disability::To ensure that organisations providing services to people with a disability are funded to meet meet the needs of its service users::Pay parity and equality for staff in S39…

To advance the sustainable economic development of Cork in line with our member's priorities including housing, renewable energy, talent and infrastructure.

Payment of pandemic special recognition payment to members in South Doc CIT