Violet Anne Wynne

Intent: To update policymakers/stakeholders on Lilly's investment in strategic manufacturing operations in Limerick and Kinsale; to highlight key policy areas of importance for Lilly's continued growth in both Ireland and across the EU, including advocating for EU legislative reform that ensures equal and timely access to innovations for all patients across Europe and the strengthening of legislative protections for intellectual property rights.

Details: Update on company operations in Ireland and EU

Intent: Raise issues affecting carers across Ireland with General Election candidates.::Seeking each party leader to endorse FCIs 10 Pledges for Family Carers Manifesto

Details: General Election

Intent: To receive an update on the proposed dialysis unit in Ennis, Co Clare which is due to open in 2025. Violet assured that the Haemodialysis unit will be running from early 2025 and would keep an eye on the timeline.

Details: Dermot Hayes, Chairperson of the Clare Branch contacted Violet Ann Whynne and Cathal Crow for an update on the proposed dialysis unit in Ennis, Co Clare

Intent: To raise the profile of rare disease policy amongst Irish political stakeholders & seek updates on a range of rare disease policy matters.

Details: Rare Disease Policy in Ireland

Intent: Commitments from candidates and parties that Disability matters will be prioritised in the next Programme for Government

Details: Rehab's Election Manifesto sent to Political Parties and Candidates in upcoming General Election and participation in NDSA Election Hustings

Intent: To raise awareness and garner support for prioritised policies outlined in the Chamber Budget 2025 Submission

Details: Communication campaign to gain support for the priority areas identified in Chamber Budget 2025 Submission

Intent: The purpose of the meeting for Ennis Chamber, was to organise a pro-active discussion to raise awareness around key areas towards the improvement of rail service/public transport for county Clare, including: the re-opening of Crusheen Station on the Ennis to Galway line, introduction of flood relief programme at Ballycar, and the investment in a spur link from Cratloe to Shannon Airport.

Details: Presentation and meeting organised by Ennis Chamber with CEO Irish Rail Jim Meade, plus several political and local authority representatives.

Intent: The presentation will increase awareness of Meals on Wheels services in their constituency and encourage them to reach out to local providers to hear about the challenges they face regarding funding, staffing and future of the service and that they will support and recognise the importance of Meals on Wheels as part of the overall delivery of healthcare in the community and supporting older people to age in their own home.

Details: Presentation on the National Meals on Wheels Network and Meals on Wheels services to members of the Oireachtas in the AV room of Leinster House

Intent: Signatures on a statement of support for Baha'i women in Iran

Details: We emailed the 220 public representatives - TDs and Senators - to ask them to sign a statement - 'Join UN Rapporteurs to help protect Baha'i Women in Iran.'

Intent: To attend Leinster House to share findings and recommendations from the radiation therapy review alongside SIPTU and radiation therapists.::To encourage action to ensure timely delivery of radiation therapy to cancer patients.

Details: Radiation therapy services