Intent: To advocate for the development of Irish Sign Language as a Leaving Certificate curriculum subject and exam subject.To advocate for the publication of educational outcomes of Deaf and Hard of Hearing students.To advocate for increased SNAs, Visiting Teachers and Special Education Teacher allocation hours for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Students.To advocate for the increased availability of assisted technology for Deaf and Hard of Hearing students.
Details: Meeting with the Minister for Special Education, Michael Moynihan TD
Intent: Ensuring the right to access autism assessment and autism specific services in health/education is strengthened in any reform of the Disability Act
Details: Engaged with relevant public officials on proposed changes to the Disability Act
Intent: Provision of the required number of appropriate school places (mainstream, special class and special school) for Autistic children for the coming academic year::Secure a pause to proposed roll-out of 'Inclusive Special Classes'
Details: Campaigned to secure appropriate school places for every Autistic children for the 2026/27 academic year
Briefed opposition spokespersons on the issue - Phone callDiscussed the issue with Cllr McAdam and Deputy Geoghegan informally at separate events - Informal communicationEngaged with CEO of NCSE on issue - Phone call
Attended SNA Event in Department of Education - Event / ReceptionAttended a meeting of the All Party Group on Autism on the topic - MeetingEngaged with both Minister's Special Advisors - Informal communication
Intent: To secure a meeting between members of The Bar and parliamentary party members and officials to discuss topics including judicial review, the Civil Reform Bill, Civil Legal Aid and Criminal Legal Aid.
Details: Invitation to meet with members of the Bar of Ireland to discuss various legal reforms currently underway
Intent: To advocate for the development of Irish Sign Language as a Leaving Certificate curriculum subject and exam subject. ::To advocate for the publication of educational outcomes of Deaf and Hard of Hearing students.::To advocate for the increased availability of assisted technology for Deaf and Hard of Hearing students
Details: Meeting with the Minister for Special Education
Invitation to the launch of the DCU PASTEL Report on the WALK PEER programme funded through dormant Accounts fund. Proposal for WALK PEER sustainability 2027-2030 in line with Huma Rights strategy for people with disabilities 2025-2030 - MeetingEmail
Intent: To secure a joint meeting of Minister's Higgins and Moynihan to discuss the proposed legislative changes to the assessment of need process announced by the Department of Children, Equality and Disability.
Details: Meeting Request on Proposed Assessment Of Need Reform
