Simon Harris

To invite TDs and Senators to attend an event hosted by the Irish Cancer Society to discuss the Society’s recommendations in the Pre-Budget 2025 Submission. ::To raise awareness of the Irish Cancer Society’s Pre-Budget 2025 Submission.

To raise awareness of the Climate and Health Alliance-commissioned ESRI report which detailed the health impact of climate change in Ireland.::To secure a meeting to discuss the Climate and Health Alliance-commissioned ESRI report and recommendations.

To inform elected representatives of the Society's key manifesto priorities.

Funding for disability related measures in Budget 2025 (see specific asks at: https://www.disability-federation.ie/publications/dfi-pre-budget-submission-2025/) and priorities for the upcoming General Election

To discuss the challenges with the current core funding model and to advocate for policy solutions

1) Policy change to allow the small number of Irish people wishing to return to Ireland while on licence from the UK to do so; 2) Improvements to current process to make it quicker and more efficient thus enabling transfers of Irish prisoners back to Ireland close to families;…

To secure budget allocations to ensure the safety, participation, and wellbeing of LGBTQ+ in budget 2025.

A meeting with senior officials in the Department of Education to discuss special education matters.

Improved audiology and eye care services in the community

To garner support for the asks and recommendations forming part of the Limerick Chamber Budget Submission

Co-sponsorship and high-level attendance at an UNGA side event focused on the situation for children across occupied Palestinian territory and platforming their hopes and aspirations for the future.

(i) Ireland to adopt a position at European Council that would not cut Regulatory Data Protection; (ii) Take account of industry initiatives on improving access.

For the inclusion of a gym/swim Tax Credit 2025 Budget ::For the inclusion of a gym/swim Tax Credit in the 2025 Budget

Establish a Life Science strategy in next European Commission mandate.

Engage with relevant stakeholders on the proposed Urban Wastewater treatment directive, highlighting the negative impact the directive will have on the generic, biosimilar and value-added medicines industry.