Albert Dolan

Intent: The aim of the meeting was to brief Minister Dolan on the challenges facing the nursing home sector and the key asks of government to ensure the sector remains sustainable and viable.

Details: NHI met with Deputy Dolan to discuss NHI's Insights Paper which was launched in July 2025 and also required government support for residential care of our ageing polulation and a dedicated government public policy on the care of the older person so the sector can effectively plan for the future.

Intent: Swift implementation of SMA and SCID in NBS bloodspot screening programme

Details: Rare diseases and newborn screening of babies

Intent: To propose that the Oireachtas Committee on Enterprise, Tourism and Employment hold a dedicated hearing on the implication for businesses in Ireland of proposals for new EU digital regulation and review or simplification of EU digital legislation.

Details: Proposals for legislative reform.

Intent: Amendments at Committee Stage of the Bill

Details: Employment (Contractual Retirement Ages) Bill 2025

Intent: Lobbied TD's and Senators on the main items required to mobilise the biomethane sector in Ireland including: 1.A Government statement reaffirming its commitment to biomethane strategy. 2.The immediate publication of the full design of the RHO scheme.3.Government removes all eligibility in existing and new obligation schemes for fraudulent imported (Non EU produced) liquid biofuels. 4.Extends the deadline and commit to funding the 18 project under the capital grant scheme.

Details: Briefing for political representatives in Buswell's Hotel, Dublin on the biomethane sector and the policy / support requirements for the mobilisation of the sector.

Intent: Advise on best how to proceed to ensure we are speaking to the right people. Our elected representatives understanding our vision for Ireland and what needs to happen to make that happen.

Details: Meeting with Constituency elected representatives to discuss our mission, vision and areas we would like support

Intent: To reconsider proceeding with this outdated method, https://www.etenders.gov.ie/epps/cft/prepareViewCfTWS.do?resourceId=5530425 I propose leveraging anonymized mobile phone GPS tracking data combined with AI-driven analysis to create a more robust, scalable, and real-time solution for transport planning and management. ::Educate TDs on the near-future possibilities with AI traffic management, as mentioned during the media debate about Metrolink, highlighted by Dermot Desmond at an AI conference in Belfast https://www.irishtimes.com/ireland/dublin/2025/08/05/dublins-planned-metrolink-will-be-obsolete-because-of-artificial-intelligence-says-dermot-desmond/

Details: Annual National Household Travel Survey

Intent: To discuss the cost of doing business and competitiveness and ways in which the sector can be supported. Seeking support from Oireachtas members

Details: Appeared before Oireachtas Joint Committee on Enterprise, Tourism and Employment

Intent: Raise awareness about Explorium's successful visitor numbers in one year since reopening, new programmes and initiatives planned in the coming months, and to highlight Explorium's potential as a national resource.

Details: Letter requesting a meeting to highlight Explorium’s positive role in science education for children and young people and its potential as a national resource.

Intent: Meeting with Oireachtas members to discuss the industry and the cost of doing business crisis. The aim of this meeting was to discuss ways in which the government can assist the sector.

Details: Meeting with Oireachtas Members on the cost of doing business in the food-led hospitality sector.