Intent: Support enactment and implementation of legislation providing a pathway to address the passenger capacity restriction at Dublin Airport and facilitate future airport growth and connectivity.
Details: Engagement with Fingal County Councillors and Oireachtas members regarding the Dublin Airport (Passenger Capacity) Bill 2026.
Meeting with Tony Murphy and Luke Corkery was a joint event. Aidan Farrelly was a separate standalone event. - MeetingThere was one item of correspondence with Michael Murphy TD and Barry Heneghan TD respectively. - Email
Intent: To secure local political support for Coolmine’s six Budget 2027 priorities: protecting existing services, expanding residential and aftercare capacity, establishing a prison-based Therapeutic Community, introducing sustainable multi-annual funding, and aligning Section 39 pay with public sector rates. The intended result is improved access to treatment, sustained recovery and stronger outcomes for individuals and families.
Details: We shared Coolmine’s Pre-Budget Submission 2027, seeking investment to protect and expand addiction treatment and recovery services. Our six priorities include sustainable Section 39 funding and pay, a prison-based Therapeutic Community, redevelopment of Coolmine Lodge, regional aftercare services, , ...
Intent: Parkinson's Ireland would receive section 39 funding to continue our counselling service in 2027
Details: Wrote to the Councillor to lobby for the HSE to provide funding for Parkinson's Ireland to run a dedicated counselling service via the Dublin and North East Regional Health Forum .
Intent: Raise awareness of Prosper and its activities and maintain and strengthen working relationship with DPOs
Details: Invitation to civic reception for Pat Reen, outgoing CEO of Prosper Group sent on behalf of Mayor of Fingal Tom O'Leary. Reception held on 13th April also attended by CEO of Fingal County Council AnnMarie Farrelly.
