Patricia Stephenson

TENI wanted to educate and inform the government on three main topics. First, we spoke to representatives regarding the UK Supreme Court ruling to advocate for Ireland not following suit in this matter. Secondly, we spoke to politicians on trans healthcare and advocated for…

Support for the Respect at Work Campaign.

To highlight DBI's campaign on the European Accessibility Act, to circulate DBI's Accessibility Guide for SMEs ahead of the European Accessibility Act, and encourage discussion in the Seanad of the issue of online accessibility

Discussion on Workers Rights Issues

To highlight that despite the political desire on behalf of the EU community to foster strong trading relationships with South America, this cannot be done at the cost of the Irish farm family sector, the Irish consumer, or the Irish economy. there are significant issues…

To discuss with the Minister implementation of outstanding CAP Conditionality GAEC-2 Standard from January 1st 2025. To discuss further and tease out concerns with the Minister before he ultimately makes a decision how best to proceed.::That a position from the Minister is…

To participate in the Windblow Taskforce to address the serious consequences of an unprecedented supply of timber to the market.::To highlight to Minister Healy-Rae that there are precedents where Governments in Norway and Germany responded to such national emergencies.…

To emphasise that and enhanced wildlife control programme and a better resourced TB eradication programme is urgently needed to reduce the unacceptable levels of the disease.::To seek the support of members of the Oireachtas for an enhanced Wildlife Control Programme.::That the…

To highlight that the additional measures signed into law as part of the interim review of the fifth Nitrates Action Programme will further add to the challenges and complexity of nutrient management on farms.::To stress that farmers are committed to playing their part to…

To focus on farm income levels and farm viability to encourage the next generation into farming.::To highlight that, unless the next generation can be attracted into farming the sector will face a crisis.::That, unless the trend is reversed, the wider rural economy will go into…

Understanding of the rare disease landscape and the priorities of people living with rare diseases.

sustainable and effective protection for survivors of sexual violence to access both counselling support and justice

Meet with our local TD's to discuss policy issues re youth work and plans for current and future developments