Simon Harris

We specifically requested that individual politicians and public representatives include a committment to bring this to the Dail for discussion or include the matter in their health manifestos prior to election

To secure additional core funding for St. Francis Hospice Dublin for the provision of specialist palliative care to patients and families

The inclusion of HRCI recommendations on health research in new Programme for Government

Confirmation that retail representatives were not precluded from discussing with dept Health matters of tobacco control

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Secure inclusion of IHF priorities in the next Programme for Government

Legislative protection for children from marketing of unhealthy food and beverages

Request extension to the implementation period relating to the merchandising requirements set out in Section 22 of the PHAA 2018 due to the diversion of retailers priorities as a result of the Covid 19 emergency.

Sought meetings with ministers to discuss wellbeing costs of living with IRD; and present research findings.::To influence public policy in the area of disability welfare.

To gain support from political representatives in any subsequent programme for government.::To influence public policy in the area of disability welfare.

Address challenges and issues arising for the NCBI and its service users from Covid 19

To address the consultant recruitment & retention crisis and secure appropriate resourcing of services

The implementation of appropriate public health measures and restrictions, provision of required resources including ICU beds, personal protective equipment and other equipment, and the optimisation of private hospital capacity by ensuring appropriate contractual arrangements…

Sought inclusion of policy issues raised in political party policies/ manifestos

To gain clarification on whether counsellors/psychotherapists are considered essential workers under current restictions