Nessa Cosgrove

Intent: The sustainability of childminding into the future.

Details: Calling for an independent review of the working of the new childminding system.

Intent: To develop awareness of the services provided by Sage Advocacy

Details: Information regarding the advocacy supports provided by Sage Advocacy for survivors of institutional abuse.

Intent: To reconsider proceeding with this outdated method, https://www.etenders.gov.ie/epps/cft/prepareViewCfTWS.do?resourceId=5530425 I propose leveraging anonymized mobile phone GPS tracking data combined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: To seek support for FLAC's proposed amendments to the 2025 Bill

Details: Bereaved Partner’s Bill 2025

Intent: Share details of ICCL's positioning on the Defamation Amendment Bill.::To seek information on intended amendments to the Defamation (Amendment) Bill.

Details: Defamation (Amendment) Bill

Intent: Restoration of the 9% rate of VAT for hospitality food services::Measures to improve cost competitiveness and avoid any further cost increases::For a review to be carried out of options for assisting hotels to develop employer-led staff accommodation across the sector::Targeted funding for a national hotel retrofitting scheme to reduce carbon footprint::Increased investment and support for tourism marketing both domestically and overseas.::Insurance reform and policy to avoid any additional increases in insurance costs::Increased investment in training and skills development within the sector::Robust enforcement of regulations around short term lettings::Additional resources for tourism economic research::Avoid the introduction of a tourist tax::Increased air access including removal of cap at Dublin airport

Details: Seeking Government measures to support the continued recovery of Ireland's tourism and hospitality industry

Intent: To address the gaps in protection for LGBTQI+ people in our equality legislation

Details: Submission to the Joint Committee on Children and Equality in relation to the Pre-Legislative Scrutiny of the General Scheme of the Equality (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2024.

Intent: To reach out to Seanad members ahead of an Oireachtas debate on breast cancer services. ::To provide information and an overview on the breast cancer care pathway.::To request a meeting to discuss the breast cancer care pathway.

Details: Breast cancer care pathway

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

Details: Important Bird Areas for Seabirds in Ireland

Intent: To highlight the challenges faced by Local Area Hackney drivers in delivering transport services to rural communities, and to secure meetings aimed at identifying practical solutions to support drivers and address these issues.

Details: Correspondence regarding the delivery of Small Public Service Vehicle (SPSV) services in rural Ireland and the expansion of the Local Area Hackney licence to enhance local transport options.