Sorca Clarke

Funds secured in Budget

Build relationships with key stakeholders for future support with Pre-Budget asks

The introduction of a comprehensive regulatory framework for adult safeguarding as proposed by the Law Reform Commission & mandatory reporting. Effective interagency cooperation. The establishment of an independent safeguarding authority with oversight of safeguarding activity…

That the Minister for Agriculture, Food, and the Marine should immediately pay all ACRES participants who have not received payment from national funds.::To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food, and the Marine; regarding the current number of farmers still awaiting ACRES…

To oppose the introduction of any mandatory restrictions on peat soils. The Ministers must defer any implementation of Good Agricultural and Environmental Condition (GAEC -2) in 2025 and ensure that the upcoming EU Simplification Package no longer makes GAEC-2 a condition of…

That the Government must redouble its efforts to lobby for the retention of the Derogation, honour its commitments on nutrient storage, and continue to focus on improving water quality from all sources.::To seek clarification on several critical matters. During a meeting with…

That the Minister must meet with IFA to agree on and implement a consistent and adequately resourced TB scheme, including dealing with infected wildlife, in all counties.::To highlight that this is an issue that requires urgent and meaningful actions to be brought back under…

Attendance of Members of the Oireachtas at HAIL Annual Report Launch

A review of the proposal to apply an E-liquids tax using self-declaration mechanism rather than a tax stamp.

Offer full support from Hale Vaping, Ireland’s largest indigenous vaping company for the proposed Classification of HHC as a Schedule 1 Controlled Drug by the Government. Hale Vaping is not affiliated with the tobacco industry and has always upheld high standards of compliance…

The PSI presented its position on the Bill, highlighted key concerns, and suggested amendments. Relevant literature and evidence supporting the PSI’s stance on reform of the Mental Health Act, 2001, was shared to support informed decision-making. Collaboration with Deputy Clarke…

The release set out PSI’s opposition to a psychiatry-only governance model and its support for collaborative, multidisciplinary leadership grounded in skills, experience, and scope of practice. Referencing Irish policy, PSI statements, and international best practice, it…

The PSI seeks to secure legislative reform prohibiting the use of therapy notes in legal proceedings involving sexual assault, to protect survivor confidentiality and access to psychological care. PSI aims to establish its expertise as the professional voice for psychology on…

That the Programme for Government will be reflected in Budget 26 and appropriate funding will be allocated

Raise awareness of need for public knowledge of risks from alcohol including liver disease, cancer and FASD. No delay in the introduction of planned alcohol health information labelling