Politician(s) lobbied: Martin Daly (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas
Intent: Requesting a discussion about polio survivors’ concerns, including the importance of the shingles vaccination for vulnerable populations, and seeking further engagement with the Health Committee on the matter
Methods: Email
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Requesting a discussion of polio survivors’ concerns, and seeking information on opportunities for engagement with the Health Committee on the matter of a public shingles vaccination programme for people over 65
Politician(s) lobbied: Paul Murphy (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Jim O'Callaghan (Minister), Department of Justice
Intent: To seek further data on the prevalence of disabled persons entering Ireland seeking International Protection & to clarify the use of of the Vulnerability Assessment
Methods: Email
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To request the submission of a Parliamentary Question to the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration to seek further data on the prevalence of disabled persons entering Ireland seeking International Protection since Vulnerability Assessments (VA) recommenced in November 2024;and to clarify the availability of the VA to all applicants
Politician(s) lobbied: Ruairí Ó Murchú (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Jennifer Carroll MacNeill (Minister), Department of Health
Intent: To clarify if the HSE can revise the current Medical Card application form to more clearly capture disability-related expenses
Methods: Email
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To request the submission of a Parliamentary Question to the Minister for Health to clarify if the HSE can revise the current Medical Card application form to more clearly capture disability-related expenses
Politician(s) lobbied: Liam Quaide (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Jennifer Carroll MacNeill (Minister), Department of Health
Intent: To seek information regarding health service gaps for people with disabilities over the age of 65
Methods: Email
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To request the submission of a Parliamentary Question to the Minister for Health to seek information regarding health service gaps for people with disabilities over the age of 65; and to determine whether there is a plan to increase staffing quotas to address this gap
Politician(s) lobbied: Pádraig Rice (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Jennifer Carroll MacNeill (Minister), Department of Health
Intent: To seek an update on the work underway to increase medical card income limits
Methods: Email
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To request the submission of a Parliamentary Question to the Minister for Health to seek an update on the work underway to increase medical card income limits given that income thresholds for under 70s have not increased in over 20 years
Politician(s) lobbied: Naoise O'Cearúil (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Seán Canney (Minister of State), Department of Transport
Intent: To seek further information on the new Vehicle Adaptation Scheme (VAS) under development
Methods: Email
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To request the submission of a Parliamentary Question to the Minister for Transport to seek further information on the VAS
Politician(s) lobbied: Erin McGreehan (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Simon Harris (Minister), Department of Finance
Intent: To seek clarification on the status of the Disabled Drivers and Disabled Passengers Scheme (DDS) & Primary Medical Cert eligibility conditions
Methods: Email
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To request the submission of a Parliamentary Question to the Minister for Finance to clarify whether DDS applications are still being accepted and if eligibility conditions for obtaining a Primary Medical Cert will be broadened
Politician(s) lobbied: Colm Burke (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Norma Foley (Minister), Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth
Intent: To seek confirmation on whether the plan of action for transport per the National Disability Strategy includes establishment of a new scheme to replace two transport related schemes discontinued in 2013
Methods: Email
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To request the submission of a Parliamentary Question to the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality to ask if a specific scheme to replace the Mobility Allowance and Motorised Transport Schemes (discontinued in 2013) is included within the plan of action for transport per the National Disability Strategy,
Politician(s) lobbied: Robert O'Donoghue (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Dara Calleary (Minister), Department of Social Protection
Intent: To seek political support for research into costs of disability for people over 65 given that there is an evidence gap for this cohort
Methods: Email
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To request the submission of a Parliamentary Question to the Minister for Social Protection regarding research into the costs of disability for people over 65, given the lack of evidence about this cohort and their exclusion from disability related benefits due to their age
Politician(s) lobbied: Pádraig Rice (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas
Intent: To highlight issues for polio survivors on waiting lists for Primary Care services and to seek greater transparency on HSE staffing quotas/caps potentially affecting areas with higher populations and greater dependency
Methods: Email
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Sent as a follow up to AV room event held Oct 21st, included copy of summary of issues raised on that date
