Roderic O'Gorman

Improved response to reception and integration of Ukrainian nationals::Progress on implementation of White Paper to end Direct Provision

Improved coordiantion and increased resources around Ukrain response

Increased awareness among decision makers in the areas of TUSLA Child & Family Services, Education, HSE Disability. Irish Youth Justice and Mental Health about the work that YAP Ireland does and the strong outcomes that we achieve with young people and families

All host families should be requested to sign a declaration regarding any criminal history, pending a commitment to full vetting. This process is long used in the placement of children in relative foster placements and provides a basic safety measure which does not delay…

The IASW can provide an appropriately qualified member who can consider this work as a representative of the professional body, without the difficulties of speaking as a representative of an employer (e.g., Tusla) or an agency providing care.::The IASW would welcome an…

Raising awareness of Independent Mental Health Advocacy work being carried out by YAP Ireland and the need for Independent Advocacy Services to be delivered nationwide given the Maskey Report

Irish representatives to lobby to ensure the DSA must refer to the accessibility requirements of Directive 2019/882 (Annex I of EAA) to ensure continuity of the legal consistency that we finally achieved at EU level in relation to digital accessibility

Giving inside to the structure of Self catering in Ireland::Highlight the importance of Self Catering in Ireland - bringing employment to the areas::Bringing clarity of the position that self catering has in Ireland

To highlight that the horticulture sector is under immense pressure from labour shortages; Covid-19 disruptions; peat shortages; the sustainability agenda; the lack of pricing power; and sharply increasing input costs.::It is recommended that a number of policy options need to…

Increased Income Thresholds for Housing Adaptation Scheme, increased grant amounts and consideration given to option of interest free loans for families to adapt homes

Highlight ways to strengthen the proposed work life balance bill

To raise the issues specific to children in one-parent families and make reccommendations to address such

To give feedback on the existing systems and share the recommendations we feel are appropriate and necessary particularly to those parenting alone or sharing parenting

To inform the development of the next national policy framework on children and young people

Implementation of relevant Report Card 2022 recommendations