Simon Harris

Abolition of the inpatient charge::A reduction in the drugs payment scheme threshold::Abolition of the prescription charge on a phased basis::An increase in excise duty on manufactured cigarettes::An increase in excise duty on roll your own tobacco to make it equivalent with…

Sought a legislative solution to protect consumers and prevent damage to the sustainability of the National Lottery and the Good Cause Fund::Resolution to issue of expired prizes at the time of transition to the new operator.

Provision of appropriate housing and supports for people with disabilities.

Maintain tourism Vat rate at 9%::Monitor labour and business costs::Continue suspension of Airport Departure Tax::Increase current spending on tourism by €50 million per annum::Increase capital spending to deliver new products of scale and international appeal

Increased treatment places for high risk families and prisoners impacted by problem substance use and associated issues

To receive a progress report/response on the Human Tissue Bill from the Minister for Health and Ruth Coppinger TD.

Requesting an update on when people who are eligible for this medication can expect to gain access to it.

To ensure an understanding of industry's perspective on this legislation

To communicate industry perspectives on the Public Health (alcohol) Bill

Provision of orphan drug Spinraza for people with Muscular Dystrophy

Interaction with Minister and his officials

Highlight the issues of importance to the restaurant, hospitality and tourism industry, most notably the importance of retaining the VAT at 9%. To highlight the skills shortage facing the restaurant industry and to highlight delays and obstacles associated with work permits and…

Greater support to alleviate pressure for talent. Recognition of cutting edge medicines produced in Ireland( Support for an awareness campaign linking jobs, careers and cutting edge medicines via Guaranteed Irish).::Funding for innovative medicines.::Ireland to be in top…

Intended to secure a meeting with Minister Harris, to discuss further.

To secure increased investment in healthcare programs targeting the LGBTI+ community