Siobhán McArdle

Intent: Consideration of alcohol on mental health by the Interdepartmental Steering Group on Mental Health

Details: Alcohol and mental health

Intent: Understanding of Apple's priorities in regard to EU legislation, including Ecodesign, DMA, and privacy policy

Details: Meeting with delegation of Irish representatives in Apple Park, California, including discussion on Apple's priorities on Environment and Privacy

Intent: To inform TD's, MEP's and officials that NHI welcomed the the recent adoption of the United Nations Human Rights Council resolution establishing an intergovernmental working group to draft a new UN convention on the human rights of older persons. Our CEO reaffirmed NHI's commitment to these principles and called on the Irish Government to support the convention’s development, ensuring voices of older people and care providers are at its heart.

Details: Nursing Homes Ireland (NHI) welcomes the recent adoption of the United Nations Human Rights Council resolution establishing an intergovernmental working group to draft a new UN convention on the human rights of older persons. This represents a landmark moment in global efforts to advance the rights,, ... Read more

Intent: Showcasing Cisco technology

Details: Hosting delegation at US HQ

Intent: Secure an additional 500 employment permits for home carers.::Secure commitment from the Department of Health and HSE to develop a workforce strategy for home care. ::Secure funding for workforce measures (primarily increased wage & mileage/travel time payments) as part of the rate review for the HSE Home Support Authorisation Scheme.

Details: Home care workforce issues

Intent: Realise opportunities to improve the efficiency of the processes ofassessment that determine the value of new medicines in Ireland.

Details: Patient access to new medicines

Intent: The issues related to Advance Care Planning (ACP) were discussed in terms of considering how they could be included in the implementation of the National Adult Palliative Care Policy.

Details: Discussion about Advance Care Planning (ACP), in particular the need for Key Performance Indicators for professionals to engage with ACP with patients and the need for additional community based supports for ACP.

Intent: To inform the development of a holistic model of gender-affirming care for trans and non-binary people in Ireland.

Details: Request to meet to discuss the research 'Trans Healthcare in Ireland from Belong To and UCD.

Intent: Funding confirmed and Minister visits the facility.

Details: Sought support from Minister to secure funding for Ushers Island Homeless Treatment Facility and visit the facility

Intent: To secure meetings with each Designated Public Official contacted to discuss the role of medical nutrition in enhancing care for older people, providing postive health outcomes for patients and delivering significant benefits to the health system.

Details: Letters to eight Designated Public Officials (A Minister of State at the Department of Health, two Assistant Secretaries at the Department of Health, and five members of the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health) providing an overview of Danone Specialised Nutrition and requesting meetings, to discus, ... Read more