The Union of Students in Ireland
Intent: Get TDs to attend our lobby day
Details: Lobby day email
Intent: Get TDs to attend our lobby day
Details: Lobby day email
Intent: Commitments from candidates and parties that Disability matters will be prioritised in the next Programme for Government
Details: Rehab's Election Manifesto sent to Political Parties and Candidates in upcoming General Election and participation in NDSA Election Hustings
Intent: Signatures on a statement of support for Baha'i women in Iran
Details: We emailed the 220 public representatives - TDs and Senators - to ask them to sign a statement - 'Join UN Rapporteurs to help protect Baha'i Women in Iran.'
Intent: Measures in Budget 2025 to address priorities of Ibec members in the NorthWest
Details: Northwest business priorities for Budget 2025
Intent: To raise awareness of Oireachtas members on the urgent need for extra time for students with dyslexia and other learning difficulties when sitting State Exams (Junior Cycle 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 for Oireachtas Members on The Need for Extra Time in State Exams
Intent: Establishment of a Regional Development Strategy for the Screen Industries including amendment of the Section 481 Tax Credit to address regional production.
Details: Regional Film and Screen Industries Development
Intent: See a change in the Legislation for Short Term rental providers in Ireland. Ref. STR legislation Bill for STR.
Details: Short-Term Rental (STR) Legislation Bill
Intent: T.D.'s and Senators to have a copy of the NTMABS research report 'Financial Unwellness' and to have it's findings considered as part of the Financial Literacy Strategy currently being prepared.
Details: An copy of NTMABS research report into financial literacy in the Traveller community was sent via email to all T.D.'s and Senators
Intent: Changes made to the Sale of Alcohol Bill to provide for better regulation for Under 18s events on licensed premises in Ireland
Details: To seek political support for changes to better provide for regulation of under 18s events on licensed premises in Ireland through amendments to the Sale of Alcohol Bill
Intent: Inclusion of rare disease priorities in political party manifestos.::Inclusion of rare disease priorities in programme for government following next general election.
Details: Rare Diseases Ireland election manifesto launch