Pat the Cope Gallagher

Intent: To secure meetings with Oireachtas members to highlight the role of insourcing and its contribution in reducing waiting lists.

Details: Request for meeting to discuss the role of insourcing in reducing waiting lists in the health service.

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

Details: Bereaved Partner’s Bill 2025

Intent: Simplify processes for transforming over the shop spaces into housing and revitalise under-used housing stock

Details: Supported the focus of the informal Oireachtas cross-party Committee at Leinster House

Intent: Incorporate FCI proposals into policy/ actions in 2026 budget

Details: FCI Pre- Budget Submissions 2026

Intent: Improved outcomes for family carers in Ireland-Oireachtas Cross Party Interest Group for Family Carers::Programme for Government Commitments for family carers

Details: Programme for government- to advance carers issues within the Dáil

Intent: Ensure Ministers recognised the need for delivery is now urgent::Demanding Balanced Regional Development and funding that will address years of infrastructure deficits

Details: Budget Submission outlining the priorities for Letterkenny Chamber Members and the wider region

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 brief political representatives on LGI’s policy priorities to support the decarbonisation of rural homes and businesses beyond the natural gas grid, emphasising the need for a ‘Just Transition’ in Ireland and the potential impact of the upcoming Renewable Heat Obligation Bill.

Details: Outreach to relevant stakeholders to introduce Liquid Gas Ireland’s newly appointed Senior Director for Government Affairs and Policy, Alan Farrell, and highlight LGI’s policy priorities for rural consumers and businesses.

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

Details: Important Bird Areas for Seabirds in Ireland

Intent: Ensure greater understanding

Details: Brief DPOs on IPOA perspectives on proposals for reform to the rental market regulatory environment