Intent: Sought to ensure the HSE's new Autism Protocol was appropriately resourced, met the needs of the Autistic community and was not seen as a substitute for the statutory right to assessment of need
Details: Engaged with public officials on the HSE's proposed new Autism protocol
Engaged with Deputy Carrigy ahead of the launch - Informal communicationEngaged with Deputy Carrigy ahead of the launch - Phone callEngaged with HSE ahead of the launch - Phone call
Held the event on 11th May in Dublin City Hall. Minister Higgins and the then Lord Mayor of Dublin, Cllr Ray McAdam spoke. Event was also attended by Cllr Donna Phelan, Cllr Jesslyn Henry, Cllr Warren O'Toole and Cllr Orla Finn - Event / ReceptionLiaised with Minister and Lord Mayor's office to organise the event - EmailLiaised with Minister and Lord Mayor's office to organise the event - Informal communication
Intent: Support for our World Autism Day / Month campaign and increased understanding of and support for addressing the barriers experienced by Autistic people in Irish society
Details: Held an event to mark World Autism Day and the launch of the Same Chance Report 2026
Held event in which Minister Higgins launched the report and a range of public officials attended - Event / ReceptionLiaised with Minister Higgins office in advance of the event - EmailLiaised with Minister Higgins office in advance of the event - Phone call
Engaged with Minister Higgins on the issue - Informal communicationEngaged with Ministers' Special Advisors - Phone callWrote to Ministers' offices - Email
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: Implementation of the current strategy and an extension of its lifespan::A new Autism Innovation Strategy provided for in legislation
Details: Sought support for the full implementation of (and extension of the lifespan) of the current Autism Innovation Strategy and implementation of government commitment to place the strategy on a statutory footing
Discussed issue at meetings of the All Party Gruop on Autism - MeetingEngaged with Deputy Carrigy as Chair of the All Party Group on Autism - Phone callEngaged with Minister Higgins office - Email
Engaged with Ministers Office on the services and their opening - Phone callHeld two launch events for Community Support Hubs in Dublin and Galway. Each hub was opened by Minister Higgins and attended by a range of public representatives - Event / ReceptionInvited public representatives and designated public officials to attend both launch events - Email
Intent: Communicate the relevance of the financial services industry in Ireland, its economic impact, its competitive opportunities, and its strategic objectives for the next 5 years. Also, to highlight the importance of establishing a retail investment culture in Ireland through Savings and Investment Accounts.
Details: Financial services industry strategy 2026-2030
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
