Lynn Boylan

Intent: To ask members of COMMENVI to support the revised text of NGT legislation proposed at their meeting

Details: EU New legislation on New Genomic Techniques for plant breeding

Intent: Inclusion of accessible funding for independent radio sector in Budget, as well as measures to ensure existing funding could be accessed. Fair share of Sound and Vision funding to be allocated to independent radio.::Measures to ensure a level playing field in regulatory and legislative terms for independent stations and fair application of State Aid in the media landscape, as well as unrestricted and prominent access for listeners to radio in vehicles or on devices or platforms. ::Budget allocation for accessible funding for investment in capital and maintenance of emergency communications transmission equipment.::Attendance invited for event aimed at highlighting need to protect prominent access for radio, and arrangement of meetings and highlighting IBI policy priorities

Details: Advocating for fair, proportionate and accessible funding for the public service content on independent radio stations in the Budget and in policy discussions. Seeking level playing field.

Intent: Request their consideration that plants derived from NGTs are treated as conventional

Details: Open Letter to MEPS on NGT legislation

Intent: To provide recommendations to the Special Committee on the Housing Crisis in the European Union with respect to the provisions on homelessness in the 'Draft Report on the housing crisis in the EuropeanUnion with the aim of proposing solutions for decent, sustainable and affordable housing'.::To provide recommendations to the Committee onEmployment and Social Affairs with respect to the housing and homelessness elements of the 'Draft Report on Developing a new EU anti-poverty strategy'.::To collaborate with other civil society organisations and engage constructively with the European Commission on the Affordable Housing Plan.

Details: Event in the European Parliament entitled “Building an EU strategy to eliminate homelessness”

Intent: Intended to create awareness of the current situation of the regulation and the directive and to look for support for same.

Details: Engagement with public representatives on the proposed regulation on child sexual abuse and the recast directive on child sexual abuse.

Intent: In Budget 2025, it is essential that the Government commits to fully resourcing and implementing the Action Plan for Disability Services 2024-2026.

Details: Pre-Budget Communication to the Seanad, Ministers and TD's highlighting the issues facing people with intellectual disabilities and their families, and the critical sustainability issues that are facing the organisations providing supports for these individuals - this includes St Michael's House.

Intent: Calling for the opposition of a ‘no risk’ category within the EUDR.

Details: Engaging with key decision makers in respect of the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR),

Intent: Encourage DPOs to attend the opening of Habitat's newest ReStore in Glasnevin. This may include an ask to speak at the event or 'officially' open the store, by cutting the ceremonial ribbon.

Details: Habitat ReStore Glasnevin's launch event - invitation

Intent: To advocate for the Irish Government to develop a strong public position against the EU's Omnibus Simplification Package, ensuring that key corporate sustainability laws, including the CSDDD, are protected.

Details: EU corporate accountability policy

Intent: Highlighting MSD's footprint in Ireland and raising awareness of key health policy priorities

Details: Strategic Operations in Ireland & Healthcare Priorities