John Brady

Intent: A ban on fox hunting in Ireland

Details: Asked TD’s to support a bill proposed by Deputy Ruth Coppinger, PBP, to ban fox hunting in Ireland

Intent: To reconsider proceeding with this outdated method, https://www.etenders.gov.ie/epps/cft/prepareViewCfTWS.do?resourceId=5530425 I propose leveraging anonymized mobile phone GPS tracking data combined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: 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: To inform relevant Oireachtas authorities of civil society's dissatisfaction with current Oireachtas comms and engagement.

Details: Oireachtas Engagement with Civil Society Organisations

Intent: To raise awareness about the newly identified Important Bird Areas for seabirds in Ireland

Details: Important Bird Areas for Seabirds in Ireland

Intent: Examination of issue in greater detail by Public Accounts Committee as well as seeking support from other members of the Oireachtas

Details: Wrote to secretariat and chairperson of the Public Accounts Committee to highlight matters relating to the awarding of Search and Rescue contract in 2023 - also contacted other Oireachtas members to seek their support in championing said issue

Intent: Ensure that Committees engage with young people to ensure their voices are heard in all aspects of the Committee's work.::Ensure Committees collaborate with youth organisations, advocates, and stakeholders that represent the interests of young people to gather insights and contributions to the Committee's discussions and initiatives.

Details: Role of Young people in Oireachtas Committee Terms of Reference

Intent: Awareness of the quality of exhibition and budget required for major exhibitions of Irish/International art. Awareness of the capital investment required in the Gallery's Master Development Plan. Develop advocates for this investment and secure future funding.

Details: Invitation to Picasso exhibition opening

Intent: Seeking support for Fórsa's campaign seeking public sector pension status for school secretaries and caretakers.

Details: Letter and emails seeking support for Fórsa's campaign seeking public sector pension status for school secretaries and caretakers. There was also a briefing held for Oireachtas members in the Oireachtas AV room.

Intent: To welcome an opportunity to meet representatives to highlight some of the many issues being experienced by people with intellectual disabilities and their families along with the key disability issues directly impacting people living in the different constituency areas.

Details: Kare (Promoting Inclusion for People with Intellectual Disabilities) are members of the umbrella organisation National Federation of Voluntary Service Providers (NFVSP) which represents over 53 organisations nationally. Kare participated in a campaign organised by the NFVSP on the General Election , ... Read more