Intent: Secure support in the Oireachtas for the full implementation of the Joint Oireachtas Committee Report on Autism and the Autism Innovation Strategy
Details: Supported the work of the All Party Group on Autism
Attended a coffee morning in Leinster House organised by the Group - Event / ReceptionAttended two meetings of the group, hosting one in our Community Support Hub - Meeting
Engaged with Minister Harkin's Special Advisor - Informal communicationLiaised with Minister Harkin's office - EmailMet with Minister Harkin and her Special Advisor - Meeting
Intent: Continued development of the FND MDT Clinic in St James Hospital, Establish a new paediatric FND MDT Clinic in CHI and continued support and development of the HSE community Neurorehabilitation services nationally.
Intent: To brief the Minister on the work of Rehab in providing children's respite and to highlight the need for this service. ::Minister Foley to formally open the centre
Details: Minister Norma Foley visits Suaimhneas Children's Respite Centre Sligo
A visit by the Minister to the new Suaimneas Respite Centre in Sligo. The Minister was accompanied by Eamon Scanlon TD and Cllr James Gilmartin.The visit was arranged by the HSE. - Event / Reception
Intent: To speak about the Dublin City AFT work, and about the Autism Healthcare Accessibility Programme. We also spoke about Community Support Hubs, and the benefits of people having them in their local communities.
Intent: That Leitrim County Council expresses its deep disappointment regarding government TD's vote of confidence in Larry Murrin as Chairperson of Bord Bia, while he simultaneously serves as CEO of a company importing Brazilian beef into Ireland. ::This vote undermines the efforts of Irish farmers to uphold the reputation of the Bord Bia Quality Assured food brand. Leitrim County Council fully supports farmers in their demand that Larry Murrin either step down as Chairperson or is removed by the Minister for Agriculture.
Intent: To highlight the following priorities for Budget 2026::Measures to Support Farm Sectors::• Tillage Survival Package - €250/ha for all cereal & oilseed rape grown for harvest 2025.::• Tillage expansion and sustainability scheme must be delivered – 2025-2030::• Increased national support for current schemes::» Total supports of €300/cow on all suckler cows::» €30/ewe to all breeding ewes & €40/ewe for Hill ewes::» Beef Calf from Dairy herds Scheme - €100/calf::» Beef Sustainability Scheme - €100/head for cattle aged 1-2yrs::• Horticulture scheme to alleviate cost of production including labour – increase in Hort Grant scheme::• Sector Specific supports for Mushrooms & Potatoes farmers (seed)::• Pigs & Poultry - additional TAMS grant supports and animal health measures & education support::• Funding to support forestry replanting following windblow event & Establishment of Forestry Development Agency::Tax Reliefs due to expire end 2025 must be retained.::• Accelerated Capital Allowance (A
