Richard Boyd Barrett

Comhlámh calls on all government and state departments and bodies involved to provide detailed plans on how they will work to secure adequate and safe accommodation for international protection applications and prevent the emergence of refugee camps on our streets. We ask for…

TDs showing support for South Africa at the ICJ

Share Ibec's recommendations around those in need of care, working carers and the care sector to ensure awareness

An outright ban on union-busting. Introduce robust protections for union Reps so that they can’t be victimised, discriminated against or dismissed for their union activity Introduce separate robust anti penalisation protections for union members so that they can’t be victimised…

Support for stronger access to justice provisions in legislation and discussion of the concern around denigration of members of public who seek better public participation in planning matters. To highlight concerns raised as a Planning Advisory Forum member on the inadequacy of…

To share our insights and recommendations on Proposals for EU Directives on BEFIT and Transfer Pricing in response to a request by the members of the Oireachtas Joint Committee.

Support to revisit policy, legislation and process to approve reimbursement of orphan medicines

Address serious deficits in the protection and conservation of the built and natural environment in the bill. Support enforcement, environmental democracy, and the proper role of the oversight of the Courts and separation of powers. Promote effective, robust and transparent…

To share with party leaders and other key stakeholders ICCL's view on the need for human rights to be considered in the context of any Covid-19 inquiry

For candidates/parties to address the proposals in the Community Platform Manifesto for the Local, European and General Elections and integrate them into their Election Manifestos. It makes proposals under 4 key areas: the eradication of poverty, the delivery of a universal…

Lobbying aimed to encourage the Government to exempt charities from advertising provisions that were set out in the new proposed legislation.

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…

Raise awareness around the impact that the current lack of supply of taxis and public transport is having on restaurants, cafés and gastropubs.

Ukraine Civil Society Forum sought to inform TDs of concerns related to the consequence of the legislation particularly for older people, those with a disability or other vulnerability.

The aim of the correspondence was to encourage members of the Oireachtas to attend the event which would be an opportunity to have informal discussions with ASI staff, raise awareness of dementia in general, and meet people with the lived experience of dementia and family carers.