Patrick O'Donovan

Change legislation so that our tour operator members are able to operate north and south of the border in line with our All-Ireland tourism policy

Awareness of the quality of exhibition and budget required for major exhibitions of Irish/International art. Awareness of the capital investment required in the Gallery's Master Development Plan. Develop advocates for this investment and secure future funding

Present a case for funding and support of certain GAA programmes in 2026 and beyond

Request for support to amend section S847A of Principal Act (Donations to certain sports bodies) to include NGB foundations as an eligible body. The objective in seeking the inclusion of NGB foundations as “eligible bodies” is to enable a more equitable, inclusive, and effective…

Raise awareness of issues around online alcohol marketing with a view towards seeking controls of such marketing.

To inform public representatives of the potential impact of proposed programme capacity changes, and to support consideration of the importance of sustainable provision of Community Training Centre places for young people.

During the keynote president's speech a number of economic development concerns were highlighted, intended results were to positively influence these challenges

For them to attend the conference

To secure the viability of the Post Office Network in Ireland

Support the development of a Group Insurance Scheme to leverage accessible, appropriate, and sustainable insurance product for the wider arts and entertainment sector to avail of.::Create affordable infrastructure for the arts and for artists to live and work in::Continue to…

Advocate for robust protections for Irish and EU farmers against undercutting by Mercosur imports. Call for proper parliamentary scrutiny, transparency, and accountability in EU trade negotiations, and for the government to take decisive action to prevent negative impacts on…

Advocate for policies and funding that strengthen the role of women in agriculture, including recognition in farm succession, access to leadership programs, advisory services, and targeted supports to ensure gender equality and opportunities for women in all sectors of Irish…

Promote the ICSA Life Focus initiative, which provides peer to peer support and discussion on farmer mental health, rural isolation, family and farm succession issues, and related life challenges, calling for greater policy focus on wellbeing supports in agriculture.

Raise awareness on the essential services and positive impact of the Community Therapy Ireland national programme. Highlight the Community Therapy Ireland 2026 Pre Budget Submission.

Attendance at launch event, developing increased understanding and awareness of barriers and enablers to trans and intersex participation in sport