Politician(s) lobbied: Barry Andrews (MEP), European Parliament; Frances Fitzgerald (MEP), European Parliament; Luke Ming Flanagan (MEP), European Parliament; Billy Kelleher (MEP), European Parliament; Seán Kelly (MEP), European Parliament; Chris MacManus (MEP), European Parliament; Colm Markey (MEP), European Parliament; Grace O'Sullivan (MEP), European Parliament; Mick Wallace (MEP), European Parliament; Maria Walsh (MEP), European Parliament; Eamon Ryan (Minister), Department of Environment, Climate and Communications
Intent: In light of the ongoing trialogue negotiations occurring between the EU institutions, ERS and ELF are urging prioritisation of health and adherence to the World Health Organization's 2021 Air Quality Guidelines by 2030, with no delays or exemptions. Aligning air quality standards with these guidelines is essential to achieving clean air in Europe.
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An email was sent to state that the Irish Thoracic Society joins ERS and ELF in calling upon member states to prioritize public health
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follow scientific evidence
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and seize the opportunity to achieve clean air for all.
Politician(s) lobbied: Seán Crowe (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas
Intent: Follow up letter about the request for meeting with the Joint Committee on Health in support of the Irish Lung Fibrosis Association request for same to discuss the need to establish a Clinical Care Programme for patients with lung fibrosis.
Methods: Letter
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Clinical Care Programme for patients with lung fibrosis
Politician(s) lobbied: Seán Crowe (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas
Intent: Request for meeting with the Joint Committee on Health in support of the Irish Lung Fibrosis Association request for same to discuss the need to establish a Clinical Care Programme for patients with lung fibrosis.
Methods: Letter
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Clinical Care Programme for patients with lung fibrosis
Politician(s) lobbied: Ciaran Cannon (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Bernard Durkan (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Fergus O'Dowd (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; David Cullinane (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Michael Ring (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Róisín Shorthall (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Noel Grealish (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Seán Canney (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Pat Buckley (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Pauline Tully (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Violet Anne Wynne (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Neasa Hourigan (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Patrick Costello (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Claire Kerrane (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Martin Browne (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Marc Ó Cathasaigh (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Jennifer Whitmore (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Ivana Bacik (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Ruairí Ó Murchú (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Patricia Ryan (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Danny Healy-Rae (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Brendan Smith (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Aisling Dolan (Senator), Seanad
Intent: Action to address staffing and infrastructural challenges in respiratory healthcare, particularly relating to pulmonary function testing as these have a serious impact on access to diagnosis, treatment and ongoing care for people with lung and other conditions.
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Issues impacting the care of people with lung disease particularly staffing shortages and infrastructural challenges in pulmonary function laboratories
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reducing access to timely diagnosis.
