Seamus Healy

TDs and committee members of Health and Disability Matters will attend AV room pre-budget submission

To secure attendance to the Health Promotion Alliance Ireland event on the social determinants of health.

To inform public representatives of our Pre Budget Submission with a view to securing meetings later in the year year with them.

A meeting with Séamus Healy TD.

Inform Oireachtas Members of the need for the establishment of a national brain injury case management service with 20 additional posts to reach every person with a brain injury, regardless of location.

Change of legislation to amend the Dental Act 1985, so Dental Hygienists can work to their full scope without the need for supervision of the dentist and carry out direct access to provide preventative dental care

Funding secured in budget 2027

To brief members of the Committee on the challenges facing people with disabilities in accessing independent living.::To highlight the policy changes required that would facilitate people with disabilities access independent living ::To highlight the policy changes required to…

To ensure that reforms to the Assessment of Need (AON) process remain evidence-informed, person-centred, and clinically sound; to advocate for adequate workforce resourcing, multidisciplinary input, and clear guidance for assessment officers; and to support legislation that…

To ensure AON reforms protect statutory rights, remain evidence-informed, and support timely access to services; to advocate for workforce planning, integration of children’s services, and consultation with psychologists and stakeholders; and to promote a person-centred,…

Understanding of and support for the work of AsIAm and our organisation's vision and purpose

Support the work of the All Party Group on Autism::The full implementation of the Joint Oireachtas Committee Report on Autism and programme for government commitments on Autism

To advocate on behalf of the Occupational Therapy profession for amendments to the Disability Act 2005 that protect and strengthen the rights of disabled people and ensure Assessments of Need remain comprehensive, professionally informed and focused on identifying supports…

To raise awareness of the high level of unregulated digital unhealthy food marketing that children are exposed to online, to the detriment of their health. ::To secure support for greater regulation of digital food marketing. ::To secure attendance to a meeting of the Oireachtas…

Meet new Minister Emer Higgins & inform her of HCCI's policy priorities (including additional investment, improved rates to match older persons home care, & establishment of a disability authorisation scheme.::Inform members of the Oireachtas Disability Matters of HCCI's policy…