Pauline Tully

Sent the 2026 AsIAm Same Chance Report to TDs, Senators and Irish MEPs

Secure support in the Oireachtas for the full implementation of the Joint Oireachtas Committee Report on Autism and the Autism Innovation Strategy

Attendance at Launch of Research by Helium young people on Access to the Arts on 23 September

Request for PQs on breakdown of Budget 2026 allocation::Share details of NYCI Pre Budget Submission 2027::Seek support for Private Members Motion on investment in youth work::Follow up on Dáil topical issue & request to meet::Support for Budget 2027 ask

Raise the need for youth places and spaces in Dáil debate ::Raise the low level of youth service funding in NDP allocation in DEY Sectoral plan::PQs on capital for youth services ::Meet on the need for funding on youth places and spaces and linking with online health taskforce

Provide information and have Members raise questions in Committee session with DEY officials::Parliamentary Questions to be raised on implementation plan for OFY::Secure a meeting to discuss current status of OFY & the National Youth Sector Reference Group

Secure attendance at 20th anniversary event and launch of insights report Loneliness: What Ireland’s Young People Are Telling Us, informing them of our work and gain support for spunout activities in future.

PQs on implementation of the strategy::Provide briefing notes to Oireachtas Spokespeople on the strategy::Raise lack of implementation plan for the strategy

Secure a meeting with Minister for Education and Youth Minister McEntee to discuss youth work and priorities for the youth work sector::Secure a meeting with new Chair of Oireachtas Committee on Education and Youth to discuss youth work and priorities for the youth work sector &…

Raise profile of the National FRC Programme and provided an opportunity for Oireachtas members to meet with FRC representatives from their region. Launch of the FRC National Forum Pre-Budget Submission for 2026 including seeking an optimum core funding of €240,000 for all 121…

Improved funding for youth work services relating to staffing, cost of living, and premises

1. Increase the level of funding per FRC to €240,000, for FRCs to be able to adequately provide the supports and services required of them. 2. No new Family Resource Centres, until the funding of existing FRCs is addressed and involvement of FRCs in the decision-making process,…

To inform the committees members on policies relating to the Autistic community regarding the next election.

To oversee a debate on Disability Services including access to assessments of need and therapeutic supports for Autistic people

To allow members of the Autistic community to hear from the main political parties on their priorities for the next Government during the election.