Simon Harris

Asks within the Pre-Budget Submission would be considered for Budget 2027

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

Pride meeting with Taoiseach and Cabinet to discussion LGBTQI+ equality and inclusion

Sent the 2026 AsIAm Same Chance Report to TDs, Senators and Irish MEPs

That Budget 2027 would be progressive, protecting vulnerable and low-income households by using targeted measures to provide them with an adequate income.

Raise concerns regarding the ongoing negotiations of the Council of the European Union on the budget of AgoraEU and CERV+ in the next EU budget; share a joint civil society letter from 32 European civil society networks; call for Ireland, as it holds the Presidency of the…

That the Disabled Drivers scheme would not be impacted by the introduction of the VAS and any review carried out would not negatively impact people with disabilities

To secure timely funding and delivery of the Shannon Flood Relief Scheme so that flood-risk constraints can be addressed and residentially zoned lands can be brought forward.

To establish financing arrangements that reduce the cost of development finance for SMEs, improve project viability and increase housing supply, particularly in regional locations.

To increase the use of modular, pre-fabricated and other modern construction methods where they can accelerate housing delivery, increase capacity and improve cost effectiveness.

Support for the position that the ARP should be extended in line with the extension of the Temporary Protection Directive and that current rate of 600EUR per month should be maintained

To increase the availability of affordable housing for workers in major employment locations such as Shannon and support employers' ability to attract and retain staff.

Sought enhanced engagement and collaboration between NPWS and rural stakeholders

The Tánaiste and Minister for Finance would accept the invitation and attend and speak the CVP Event

To increase State investment in targeted workforce development programmes that respond to identified employer skills shortages and support business productivity and growth.