Paul Donnelly

To inform election candidates about the needs and priorities of the community and voluntary, social enterprise and charity sector, and in particular the issues raised in our manifesto. To hear the priorities of the seven largest political parties in relation to the sector.

As many TDs and Councillors running in the General Election to commit to being Global Education Champions as possible

T.D.'s and Senators to have a copy of the NTMABS research report 'Financial Unwellness' and to have it's findings considered as part of the Financial Literacy Strategy currently being prepared.

Engage with key policymakers on the funding requirements of higher and further education institutions within the Irish jurisdiction.

Bringing about a better understanding of the benefits of drone delivery and recent advances made in technology

To inform the Committee of the need for targeted supports in Budget 2025 for one-parent families. Made recommendations as to what targeted supports are needed to improve outcomes for the families we provide services to and advocate for.

Meeting to discuss Vodafone's proposals for a VAT reduction on internet access services as a cost of living measure and to support increased connectivity to our communities.

Engagement with Oireachtas members on the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Social Protection, Community and Rural Development, and the Islands Report on Energy poverty, published in June 2024 which made a number of recommendations to tackle energy poverty in Ireland, as recommended…

Raise awareness of the research and findings of the report available at SCSI.ie

To inform deputies and senators about the benefits of adult vaccination including details of a piece of research commissioned by GSK which demonstrates that implementing adult vaccination programmes in Ireland delivers a return

Having them sign the above statement

Provisions of the bill to allow members to carry out human rights and advocacy work

Expansion of the programme to increase the number of conditions screened for, to be in line with the European average of 18 conditions. In 2022, the condition, ADIA-SCID was added to the NBS programme, however this hasn’t been fully implemented yet. In November 2023, Spinal…

Increased knowledge and understanding of unmet needs of people living with rare diseases.::PQs to Minister to seek commitment to deliver expanded newborn bloodspot screening program.::Expansion of newborn bloodspot screening panel to bring us inline (at minimum) with average…

Inclusion of rare disease priorities in political party manifestos.::Inclusion of rare disease priorities in programme for government following next general election.