Johnny Guirke

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 seek the support of local public representatives and Government to highlight the key disability issues which are direcly impacting people with ID and autism, and their families nationally, including ongoing sustainability issues impacting the ID sector with the delivery of essential support services. Seeking support from Government to 1. Respond to Unmet Need; 2. Support necessary innovation; 3. Enable service providers to deliver and expand services.

Details: Disability Service Providers lobby Governand and local public representatives to support the pre-Budget 2026 Campaign spearheaded by the National Federation of Voluntary Service Providers to highlight issues facing people with ID and autism, and their families, including the critical sustainability , ... Read more

Intent: To seek support for FLAC's proposed amendments to the 2025 Bill

Details: Bereaved Partner’s Bill 2025

Intent: Pre-budget submission received by all relevant policymakers

Details: Advocacy on Budget 2026

Intent: Include PII Recommendations in Budget 2026 including 1) introduction of 0% VAT rate for new build apartments, 2) increased funding for enabling infrastructure, 3) ensure property taxation policy stability to attract investment and 4) to amend the RZLT to exclude schemes in the planning process

Details: PII Pre-Budget 2026 Submission

Intent: To host a drop-in briefing for political representatives to discuss Irish Cancer Society Pre-Budget priorities. ::To request a meeting regarding the urgent need for additional investment in cancer services.::To engage elected representatives on the Pre-Budget asks of the Irish Cancer Society.

Details: Pre-Budget Submission priorities

Intent: To engage current members of the Group on their interest in staying on as members.::To engage new members of the Oireachtas on their interest in joining the Group.

Details: Oireachtas Cross-Party Group on Cancer

Intent: Importance of Horse Racing to the Irish economy & local communities

Details: Invitation to attend local racecourse

Intent: A system whereby all employment permit holders can change employer easily while on their permit and easily secure a route back into a new permit if they lose their job or are exploited. Greater penalties for exploitative employers.

Details: Protections for workers on Employment Permits

Intent: To inform TDs and Senators about The Wheel's priorities for Budget 2026, which includes issues such as sustainable funding for the sector, equality of pay, increased compliance requirements, and the hidden infrastructure provided by the sector in areas such as health, social care, housing and climate action.

Details: The Wheel hosted launch event for our Pre-Budget Submission 2026. It comprised a panel discussion with speakers from community and voluntary organisations and an overview of The Wheel's priorities for Budget 2026. We invited Ministers, TDs and Senators from the most relevant departments and joint Oi, ... Read more