Paul Donnelly

To provide an update on and build support for the development of the P-TECH programme by the Department of Education.

To encourage TDs to support the cost of college pledge and the asks of the cost of college campaign - Including the abolition of fees, building of affordable purpose built student acccommodation and other asks relating to the issues raised previously. The aim was to influence…

for TD to attend lobby day in Buswells on Mar 3rd 23::Parliamentary Questions to be asked on back of meetings

Clear directive from Government (Depts of Health and Education) instructing schools not to use programmes of materials funded by alcohol industry sources

To build awareness of Oireachtas members on the lived experience of dyslexia and the need for: (1) teacher training on dyslexia (2) equitable access to dyslexia assessment (3) access to quality evidence-based supports in school for students with dyslexia, (4) formal recognition…

To obtain budgetary concessions for students

We would like Budget 2023 to deliver higher investment in primary and special schools, class sizes to be prioritized, increase in school capitation grant, support school leaders and fund school-based mental health initiatives for children.

To raise awareness of the issues affecting international students

Seeking support for Fórsa's campaign to alter the minimum qualifications for a professional SNA grade in education.

To build awareness of Oireachtas members on the lived experience of dyslexia and the need for: (1) accurate, timely identification and support which can be equitably accessed (2) a more developed continuum of support for students with dyslexia (3) mandatory training of all…

Investment in technological higher education sector in Budget 2022::To secure €34.5m investment in Digitalisation & Infrastructure for technological higher education institutions in Budget 2022::To secure €44.6m investment in human capital for technological higher education…

Secure funding for THEA institutions and higher education in Budget 2021

The Gov to agree to more discussion and to commit to signing the pledge

A €500 reduction in the student contribution charge, with plans to completely remove if over the next budgets & if HE's decide to reduce fees, that the Dept. of Education would support and resource this.

Argue for AONTAS election priorities during the election