Tom Clonan

Understanding of and support for the work of AsIAm and our organisation's vision and purpose

Support the work of the All Party Group on Autism::The full implementation of the Joint Oireachtas Committee Report on Autism and programme for government commitments on Autism

To advocate on behalf of the Occupational Therapy profession for amendments to the Disability Act 2005 that protect and strengthen the rights of disabled people and ensure Assessments of Need remain comprehensive, professionally informed and focused on identifying supports…

Meet new Minister Emer Higgins & inform her of HCCI's policy priorities (including additional investment, improved rates to match older persons home care, & establishment of a disability authorisation scheme.::Inform members of the Oireachtas Disability Matters of HCCI's policy…

Invite Donegal TDs to HCCI member event. ::Share HCCI publication on HSE commissioning reform ::Highlight issues accessing HSE data ::Inform Oireachtas Health Committee's work programme ::Request for mileage payments to be paid as part of the HSE Home Support Authorisation Scheme

Greater understanding of the role of parallel importation of medicines and its role in medicines supplies and in meeting the needs of patients and healthcare providers.

To engage with the Joint Committee on Health regarding accreditation, validation, governance, and regulatory matters affecting Clinical Measurement Physiology in Ireland and to support consideration of these matters by the Committee.

The correspondence referenced European analysis suggesting a substantial proportion of vaping products circulating within the EU may be entering through irregular or illegal channels. It warned that weak enforcement, cross-border purchasing and online sales create risks for…

To highlight that Ireland currently has approximately 700,000 smokers and 350,000 adult vapers, over half of whom have stopped smoking entirely. This transition away from cigarettes represents a significant public health gain. The Department of Health’s own data indicates that…

Raise awareness of publication of Time for a Tobacco Free Future

Build Oireachtas awareness of the Government commitment to increase the number of clinical trials::Support from members of the Oireachtas Committee on Health regarding membership of the forthcoming Clinical Trials Advisory Committee (CTAC)

Raise awareness of issues around alcohol sports sponsorship and its impact on youth drinking as outlined in AAI report. Report recommends a ban on this form of alcohol marketing.

Draw attention to AAI report on the increase in youth drinking. Seeking to have full implementation of the Public Health (Alcohol) Act and to address online alcohol marketing to youth.

To engage with members of the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health, highlighting support for recommendations from IrSPEN and INDI regarding the role of oral nutritional supplements in supporting positive health outcomes for patients.

To inform the oireachtas members of the challenges the private and voluntary sector are facing and To brief the oireachtas members on NHI Insights Paper and its findings and the capacity challenge that we face as an ageing demographic and also to brief them on the NHI Scorecard…