It allows people with CRPS a rare chronic pain condition to have access to prescribed medical Cannabis from their GP through the MCAP programm  in Ireland.   It is  extremely important  to help  sufferers who on a daily basis suffer with this rare condition. The effects of this disease  has an immense  impact on the individual their family. 

Interface has built up a wonderful track record of delivering high quality arts and cultural events in a short time.  They have a unique space and a great set of equipment, which they make available for our use, at very low, subsidised rental rates. Interface has built partnerships with Clifden Arts Festival, Galway International Arts Festival, Conamara Sea Week, Galway Dance, Baboro, Pasaj Independent Arts Space, Istanbul, Detroit Studios and Gallery, Stockholm, Fish Factory, Iceland, ATUs SDCA and Connemara and the Burren College of Art. Exhibition partners include Irish Museum of Modern Art, Galway Arts Centre and the Embassy of Ireland in Stockholm. They are well supported by the Arts Council, and run individual residencies co-funded by Galway County and City Councils, Ealain na Gaeltachta.  The organisation strives sincerely to create opportunities for all its members, amongst other things to put on our own exhibitions and participate in group exhibitions, both in Ireland and abroad, to participate in professional development workshops, to meet international curators and artists, to run workshops with school children or other general audiences.  All these actions have a twofold effect:  • They enable us artists to keep moving forward with our work, to further our artistic careers and broaden our audiences.  • They deliver high quality arts and cultural experiences for the general public, resulting in considerable public benefit in a remote geographic region.

Everyday people across Ireland are struggling to afford the basics — rent, food, childcare, heating, and transport. Families are cutting back, carers are limited in how much they can work, and workers’ wages are being swallowed by rising costs. Budget 2026 should be about fairness and dignity — not leaving people behind. Ordinary people are the backbone of this country, and we deserve a Budget that reflects that. This isn’t about politics — it’s about survival, fairness, and respect for those doing their best to keep Ireland going. If enough of us speak up together, we can show the Government that it’s not too late to change course and build a Budget that works for everyone. Sign and share this petition to stand up for fairness, dignity, and real support for ordinary people.

Who is affected? Across Ireland, thousands of children are struggling with anxiety, trauma, and emotional challenges. Too many are being offered short pilot programmes, which simply cannot meet their needs. Play Therapy gives children the time, space, and safety to express themselves, build trust, and heal — but it requires a minimum of 12–15 weeks to be truly effective. What is at stake? When children don’t receive consistent support, their emotional distress often shows up as difficulties with concentration, behaviour, and learning. This affects not only their mental health but also their confidence and academic progress. Without sustained Play Therapy, many children fall further behind, and families and teachers are left without the help they need. Why now? We are calling on the Irish Government — including the Department of Education, the HSE, and TUSLA — to fund proper school-based contracts employing Play Therapists for 20–25 hours per week. This model reflects safe professional practice and ensures children can receive the minimum 12–15 weeks of support they need. The time to act is now — our children deserve lasting care, not short-term pilots.

There are thousands of people affected by this issue and yet it is ignored by planning/councils and government.  People with medical conditions needing urgent toilet access experience pain, accidents and humilation when refused access to toilets when out in publuc spaces. Shops/businesses have a right to refusal, legalising the "No wait card" would stop this.  It would bring a better quality of life, take away anxiety and stress when going out in society and bring dignity to people affected. #Nowaitcard  #invisible disabilities 

This heartfelt appeal from parents, educators, and SNAs across Ireland highlights the urgent need to reconsider new Special Needs Assistant (SNA) guidelines. The proposed changes—rigid staffing limits, narrow definitions of need, and rushed implementation—risk dismantling inclusive education and jeopardizing the well-being of children with Autism and complex needs. Without adequate SNA support, vulnerable children face emotional distress, medical risks, and exclusion from mainstream classrooms. Families are pushed to crisis, teachers are overwhelmed, and the entire school community suffers. The call is clear: listen to lived experiences, and build a fair, responsive, and properly funded system that protects every child’s right to feel safe, supported, and included.

Why This Matters — To Everyone Huntington’s disease families in Ireland have been promised and then denied basic care and support. We are a small, relatively rich country and our healthcare system is failing those who need it as well as those who work in it.  Sign this petition to support families : • Proper Huntingtons Disease care through specialist multi-disciplinary teams (like Scotland has - same population but a specialist team in all 7 major cities) • A health system ready for advanced therapies like the Uniqure trial making the news • Leadership that keeps its promises Because a health service that fails us today will fail our tomorrows.

My son Kelvin was in services from the age of five (CAMHS), he was not diagnosed until he was 13 yrs when he advised me, his mother he was suicidal.. kelvin then got a diagnosis privately at the age of 13 of Asperger’s, generalised anxiety, sensory processing disorder and dyspraxia. CAMHS then only recognised his diagnosis and gave  us a one line report. Because dual diagnosis is not recognised. Kelvin then spent the next 13 years trying to access services, every door was shut. In one year alone kelvin and myself presented at Naas A&E to try get treatment for Kelvin. We attended  up there 60 times, only to be refused time and time again. On one occasion myself & Kelvin were asked to leave by security and escorted to the door. Security verbally abused us. Kelvin felt totally defeated again. This is harrowing for anybody experiencing mental health difficulties. Kelvin tried to end his life a number of times. Kelvin eventually ended his life to suicide in a hotel room alone in May 2025. I his mother, believes Kelvin ended his life to end his pain. Kelvin said to me numerous times. I cannot live with the daily symptoms of high anxiety, visual distortions and paranoia. 

Considering the success of the Greystones Sharks which in its two years of existence has over 300 members under the age of 16, a public, free space to play basketball would be a great way for kids and teenagers to be able to engage in healthy activity outside of a formal setting.

The campaign is important because it's about preventing a tragedy before it happens.  The current infrastructure is a direct threat to public safety, particularly for the most vulnerable people in the community, such as children, the elderly, and those with disabilities.  Rural outdated roads are in a built up urbanised setting.  Trucks mount pavements which is a real danger It's also a question of fairness; as new housing is built, the existing community should not have to bear the burden of an outdated and dangerous road network.

Why Ireland Must Ensure Safe Passage — and Deploy the Irish Navy to Accompany the Global Sumud Flotilla 1. Protection of Irish Citizens If any Irish nationals are aboard, Ireland has a non-negotiable duty to protect them through all possible means.  2. Upholding International Law The flotilla is a civilian humanitarian mission, protected under the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea, the Geneva Conventions, and customary humanitarian law.  3. Ireland’s Human Rights Leadership Ireland’s voice carries moral weight; standing up now reinforces our reputation as a defender of civilian protection, justice, and human dignity.  4. Preventing Escalation & Loss of Life Harassment, drone attacks, communications jamming—all these precede more serious violations. Preemptive diplomatic and protective action can prevent large-scale tragedy.  5. Solidarity with Gaza’s Civilians In a region devastated by blockade and conflict, the flotilla is a rare mechanism to deliver food, medicine, and hope. Irish support would align with global humanitarian solidarity.  6. Multilateral Opportunity & Moral Identity With countries like Spain already warning against attacks, Ireland can join a unified front. There is also deep resonance domestically: many Irish see echoes between our history and the present plight of Palestinians.  Why the New Attacks Demand Naval Escort Escalation to 11 Attacked Vessels Recent reports confirm that 11 aid vessels have been attacked . This is not a distant threat — it is happening now, mid-sea, with serious risk to life. Deterrence through Presence The presence of the Irish Navy alongside Spanish and Italian ships would raise the political, legal, and practical cost of any further aggression. It transforms passive declarations into concrete protection. Accountability & Transparency Naval accompaniment allows independent documentation of incidents, real-time reporting, and stronger evidence in any investigations or legal proceedings. Diplomatic Leverage Deploying naval vessels is a strong signal: Ireland is ready to invest state resources to safeguard humanitarian missions. That gives Ireland credibility when demanding that other states abide by international law. Life over Politics At the core, this is about protecting civilians — unarmed individuals who have chosen nonviolent means to bring relief. Inaction now risks mass casualties, an ignominious legacy, and betrayal of Ireland’s moral commitments.

• Currently, the gates are locked at the weekends, the most important time for the majority of families to visit their loved ones.  • Despite there being a large car park inside, people have to park on the very busy N2 road and then have to try to cross this extremely busy road, which is really dangerous.  • A lot of the people visiting are elderly and are unable to walk from the road into the graveyard, so cannot go at the weekends. This really is an unacceptable situation. • So as everyone, especially the elderly, have a basic human right to visit departed loved ones, SAFELY!