Intent: 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 youth access, tax compliance and consumer safety. The RRPA argued that further restrictions without stronger enforcement could expand black market activity and undermine legitimate retail trade.
Details: The Reduced Risk Products Association issued correspondence to all TDs and Senators highlighting concerns about enforcement capacity within Ireland’s vaping sector. The communication stressed that the effectiveness of any regulatory framework will depend not on legislative intent alone, but on robus, ...
The RRPA called for a strengthened enforcement package including increased inspection resources, annual enforcement reporting, tax-stamp or digital traceability systems, stronger controls on online and cross-border sales, and targeted sanctions against repeat offenders. The communication argued that youth protection and public health depend on controlling illegal supply chains and ensuring compliant retailers are supported rather than undermined. - Email
Intent: Increased awareness among decision makers in the areas of TUSLA Child & Family Services, Education, HSE Disability, Irish Youth Justice and Mental Health about the work that YAP Ireland does and the strong outcomes that we achieve with young people and families
Details: YAP Ireland Annual Report 2025 Launch and Webinar
Email sent to stakeholder including ministers and other political contacts inviting them to attend the YAP Ireland Annual Report 2025 Launch Webinar April 2026. - EmailEmail sent to stakeholder including ministers and other political contacts with links to the YAP Ireland Annual Report 2025 and Strategic Plan 26-29 - SubmissionWebinar featuring a panel of guest speakers and contributions from parents and young people to launch the YAP Ireland Annual Report 2025 and Strategic Plan 26-29 - Virtual Meeting
Intent: To raise awareness of Oireachtas members on a range of issues affecting people with dyslexia in Ireland including the continuing urgent need for extra time for students with dyslexia and other learning difficulties when sitting State Exams (Junior and Leaving Certificate) as part of the accommodations offered within the RACE (Reasonable Accommodations at the Certificate Examinations) scheme as administered by the State Examinations Commission (SEC).
Details: Dyslexia Awareness Month Presentation to Oireachtas Members for Dyslexia Awareness Month
Invitations to all Oireachas members before the event, and distribution of summary briefing to Oireachtas members after the event. - EmailMeeting for Oireachtas members on 9th October 2025 in the AV Room of Leinster House, an event sponsored by Pádraig Rice TD. - Meeting
Intent: In Budget 2025, it is essential that the Government commits to fully resourcing and implementing the Action Plan for Disability Services 2024-2026.
Details: Pre-Budget Communication to the Seanad, Ministers and TD's highlighting the issues facing people with intellectual disabilities and their families, and the critical sustainability issues that are facing the organisations providing supports for these individuals - this includes St Michael's House.
Intent: Increased awareness among decision makers in the areas of TUSLA Child & Family Services, Education, HSE Disability. Irish Youth Justice and Mental Health about the work that YAP Ireland does and the strong outcomes that we achieve with young people and families
Email sent to stakeholder including ministers and other political contacts inviting them to the YAP Ireland Annual Report 2024 Launch Webinar on 2nd April 2025 - EmailEmail sent to stakeholder including ministers and other political contacts with links to the YAP Ireland Annual Report 2024 - SubmissionWebinar featuring a panel of guest speakers and contributions from parent and young people to launch the YAP Ireland Annual Report 2024 - Submission
Intent: IASW asked for robust adult safeguarding legislation after the Brandon case. The Government failed to act. We asked for legislation after the Emily case. The government failed to act. We are asking for the Government to act now, in the wake of the Grace case
Details: IASW Response to the Farrelly Commission Report
Intent: To communicate Flutter's support for the Bill establishing the Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland and to outline concerns about the unintended consequences of a small number of provisions in the Bill.
Details: Correspondence in relation to the Gambling Regulation Bill
Intent: To call for the introduction of legislative gender quotas for local government elections. ::To ask political party members to include the introduction of Legislative gender quotas for local elections in their political manifestos
Details: Gender Quotas - Launch of Gender Quotas Alliance Position Paper
Email invitation sent on 2 to launch of the Gender Quotas Alliance position paper. AV Room (Leinster House) on 24th September 2024.Cllr Kieran Ohanlon President AILG; Minister Alan Dilon; members of the JOC on Gender Equality, members of Dublin City Council. See DPO list below. - EmailGender Quota Alliance Launch chaired by Senator Fiona O Loughlin (24.09.24) - Event / Reception
CEO meeting with Deputy Hourgan and other NGOs - MeetingEmails and messages to Mr Healy re necessary further analysis on Government energy security, rejection of LNG and High Court decision - EmailLetter to Minister Ryan and Kenny re LNG and Energy Security Review and relevant High Court decision - Letter
Intent: Request for enough time to be allocated to the Report Stage to allow for proper scrutiny of the new amendments given the scale and complexity of the Bill and that the Bill undergo an independent assessment against Aarhus Convention requirements
