Intent: This presentation and briefing was designed to update Louth County Councillors on the work that Dundalk has previously done and would be carrying on to in the future on the Dublin-Belfast Economic Corridor, the M1 Corridor and the 2040 National Development Plan in colaboration with Newry and Drogheda Chambers
Details: Presentation in Front of a Full Meeting of Louth County Council
Our CEO and PRO met with Cllr. Antoin Watters on the local government aspects of our Pre Budget We discussed a range of issues like Rates, Dereliction and Council Grants that formed part of our pre budget submission. - Meeting
Intent: To call for a review of the LTI Scheme; Review of the Hidden Costs with Living with IBD in Ireland report conducted by CCI and J&J; Highlighting the Public health Crisis in terms of IBD diagnosis increasing; Highlighting the ongoing challenges faced by both the IBD community as a result of not being part of the scheme.
Details: Review of Long Term Illness Scheme; Provided information about Crohn's and Colitis and the ongoing challenges being experienced by patients in Ireland at present.
Amy Dennis, CCI Advocate submitted an email highlighting how IBD should be added to the LTI and outlined per legislation why and how this can in fact be done. - Email
Intent: Proactive approach to prevent future crises. Meeting with all stakeholders. DOT to take action to address the situation. DOT to implement the proposed financial support measures. Meeting request. Insure Holyhead issues remain under scrutiny. Meeting request. Adequate charges. Update on progress. Action on tolls. Meeting request. Issues to be resolved.
Details: Ferry schedulding/ Holyhead issues. Holyhead Port. Price gouging by CLDN shipping. Concerns about the actions of CLDN. Meeting request. Temp closure of Holyhead Port. Congrats on appointment & meeting request. Serious criminal incidents. Delays in services with RSA. Delays at tolls. Abnormal loads. , ...
Intent: For them to support our campaign to enhance Epilepsy Services & Infrastructure nationally to improve access to specialist services and treatments for the 45,000 people living with epilepsy in Ireland.::For them to support our campaign to expand the HSE’s Chronic Disease Management Programme to include epilepsy, encouraging collaboration between people with epilepsy and their GPs and reducing pressure on specialist services.::For them to support our campaign to develop a National Strategy to reduce the estimated 130 epilepsy-related deaths in Ireland and taking targeted action to save lives.::For them to support our campaign to make Ireland’s schools seizure-safe for the 10,000 children with epilepsy of school going age by ensuring all teachers are trained in seizure first aid and epilepsy.awareness as part of initial teacher training.::For them to support our campaign to ensuring Ireland’s 2022 commitment to implementing the WHO Intersectoral Global Action Plan on Epilepsy and other Ne
Details: Contacted listed DPOs in their capacity as General Election Candidates to support EI's advocacy campaigns if elected to the next Dáil
Intent: To ask election candidates to sign the Irish Cancer Society General Election pledge.::To congratulate TD's on their election to the 34th Dáil and provide introduction.::To inform general election candidates of ICS election priorities.
1 meeting with Cllr Evie Sammon; 1 meeting with Cllr Bill Clear; 1 meeting with Deputy Verona Murphy. - Meeting2 phone calls with Verona Murphy, 09.11.24 and 11.11.24. - Phone callEmail to election candidates, 12.11.24; emails to Barry Heneghan, 19.11.24 and 04.12.24; email to Tom Brabazon, 19.11.24; email to Cian O'Callaghan, 19.11.24; email to Naoise Ó'Muirí, 19.11.24; email to Jack Chambers, Roderic O'Gorman, Emer Currie, Paul Donnelly, Ruth Coppinger, 26/27.11.24; email to Brendan Smith, Pauline Tully, Niamh Smyth, Matt Carthy, 13.11.24; email to Eoin Hayes, Jim O'Callaghan, Chris Andrews, Emma Blain, Ivana Bacik, James Geoghegan, 01.11.24 - 30.11.24; - Email