Sarah O'Reilly

To secure further development and effective implementation of the HSE Autism Assessment and Intervention Pathway Protocol, including robust training and supervision structures, a detailed competency framework, stronger clinical governance, appropriate workforce planning and…

To secure support for the recommendations of the Rehab Group's submission to Department of Social Protection on the cost of disability payment::To request the Committee to invite Rehab advocates to address a future meeting of the Committee on the Cost of Disability

Adoption of human rights based legislative reforms, particularly in relation to MH Bill

To persuade senators to seek to amend the Copyright and Related Rights (Amendment) Bill 2025

To inform the Committee on the issue of Marine Protected areas and Fair Seas key asks of forthcoming legislaiton

The correspondence referenced European analysis suggesting a substantial proportion of vaping products circulating within the EU may be entering through irregular or illegal channels. It warned that weak enforcement, cross-border purchasing and online sales create risks for…

To highlight that Ireland currently has approximately 700,000 smokers and 350,000 adult vapers, over half of whom have stopped smoking entirely. This transition away from cigarettes represents a significant public health gain. The Department of Health’s own data indicates that…

Improve collaboration to help and support older people within their constituencies. Also to ensure that the lived experiece of the older people ALONE supports are considered when shaping national supports and services that come from the JOC on Social Protection.

To highlight that Bord Bia is responsible for the Quality Assurance standards on Irish farms. It is Bord Bia which inspect farms to ensure these standards. Farmers are constantly told that the customers want high standards. Yet now farmers find out that the Chair of Bord Bia's…

Seeking to ensure legislation addresses concerns regarding illicit products

To invite local TDs and Councillors to a meeting to discuss the dispute between IFA and Bord Bia and the importation of Brazilian beef by the Bord Bia Chair Larry Murrin.

To meet with local public representatives and request their support for the removal of the Chair of Bord Bia.

That the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment in conjunction with the Minister for Social Protection announce that as a Government, wasted renewable energy is no longer acceptable and that we, as a country, want to try and use surplus renewable energy to help those…

Raise awareness of PBS key asks in the lead up to Budget 2026

Communicate and ensure understanding of the need for policy supports to revitalise our cities, towns, and villages and to ensure balanced regional development for Ireland’s largest indigenous economy, our Experience Economy, to ensure the sustainable and economic development of…