Politician · TD · 34th Dáil
Returns filed on the Register of Lobbying, newest first, with the policy area and intended results as the lobbyist published them.
We would like Budget 2023 to deliver higher investment in primary and special schools, class sizes to be prioritized, increase in school capitation grant, support school leaders and fund school-based mental health initiatives for children.
To try and secure a hybrid leaving certificate for the class of 2022 i.e. through accredited grades & examination period
To raise awareness of the issues affecting international students
To build awareness of Oireachtas members on the lived experience of dyslexia and the need for: (1) accurate, timely identification and support which can be equitably accessed (2) a more developed continuum of support for students with dyslexia (3) mandatory training of all…
Investment in technological higher education sector in Budget 2022::To secure €34.5m investment in Digitalisation & Infrastructure for technological higher education institutions in Budget 2022::To secure €44.6m investment in human capital for technological higher education…
To remove international students from the definition of ordinary residents, thereby removing the legal requirement for them to have very expensive private health insurance.
Secure funding for THEA institutions and higher education in Budget 2021
Make classes smaller, support school leadership, fund school running costs, plan teacher supply and end pay inequality
Pay equalisation for post 2010 entrants to teaching
Pay equalisation for post 2010 entrants to teaching
The government to provide free education to all students
To receive funding to aid the development of Mary Immaculate College Library.
To secure commitment to expand the NEPS service included in any future Programme for Government, as per the manifesto commitments made by parties involved in negotiating the formation of a new government, and also seeking the support of other parties and independents to support…
To have the ex-quota guidance provision for second-level schools restored::To have the moratorium on posts of responsiblity in schools lifted::To have the common pay scale for all teachers restored::To have FEMPI legislation repealed
Mandatory teacher training on dyslexia (pre and post service), training of specialist teachers to assess for dyslexia in schools, increase in NEPS and establishment of public assessment service for adults with queried dyslexia, exam accommodations provided at Junior Cert. carry…