We ask Fianna Fail to continue the party's full support for Senator Frances Black's Occupied Territories Bill 2018 when it returns for its next stage in the Seanad on November 28th. Be resolute, and see the Bill through to enacted legislation to ban trade in goods produced in illegal Israeli settlements on Palestinian territories.

Use his power of designation in accordance with the Legal Framework for Abortion NI to provide a telemedicine service to those requiring early medical abortions in Northern Ireland.

Dear Mr O'Callaghan,  We are writing to urge you to take immediate action to protect people in Ireland from known domestic abusers by introducing Jennie’s Law—a Domestic Abuse Register that would prevent abusers from hiding their past and trapping new victims.  Currently, there is no way for someone to check if a new partner has a violent history, leaving countless people vulnerable to dangerous relationships. Jennie’s Law would change this by introducing:  • A Domestic Abuse Register for repeat offenders and those with convictions. • A Right to Ask policy, so individuals can check if a partner has a history of abuse. • A Right to Know system, allowing Gardaí to proactively warn those at risk. • Criminal penalties for abusers who deceive new partners about their past. • Improved protections and legal aid for survivors. Other countries have already taken these steps to protect victims—Ireland must not fall behind. No one should have to suffer abuse simply because their abuser was allowed to hide their past. By introducing Jennie’s Law, you can help prevent further harm and save lives.   Please take action now to make Ireland safer for everyone.   Sincerely

Dear INTO and Cumann na mBunscol Committees, I am writing to respectfully ask that you consider running Primary School GAA games in a blitz format for the foreseeable future. Given the ongoing global instability and conflict in the Middle East, there has been a significant impact on fuel prices. As a result, transport costs—particularly bus hire for school teams—have risen sharply. For many primary schools, these increased costs are placing a growing financial strain on already limited budgets. Primary School GAA is hugely important for children’s participation in sport, teamwork, and community spirit. However, the current match structure often requires multiple separate journeys for fixtures throughout the season. Moving to a blitz format, where several matches are played at a single venue on the same day, could significantly reduce the number of trips required. This would help schools lower transport expenses while still ensuring that pupils have the opportunity to take part in Gaelic games. A blitz-style approach would also bring additional benefits such as: • Reduced travel and associated costs for schools and families • Less time lost to travel during the school day • A festival-style atmosphere that encourages participation and enjoyment • Greater accessibility for schools that might otherwise struggle to fund travel This proposal is not about reducing opportunities for children to play, but rather about protecting and sustaining participation during a period when transport costs are particularly challenging. I would greatly appreciate if INTO and Cumann na mBunscol could examine this option and consider whether a temporary or seasonal shift to blitz-style competitions might help support schools and keep Gaelic games accessible for all pupils. Thank you for your continued work in promoting Gaelic games in primary schools.

To: Neale Richmond, TD and Simon Coveney TD More than 400 Iceland workers have been left high and dry by their employer. Unpaid wages, holiday pay, redundancy pay, and much more have been left unpaid. Many have no idea how they are going to pay their bills, keep a roof over their heads and put food on the table for their families. This has happened in the past to workers in Debenhams, Clerys, Paris Bakery, La Senza and countless others. After Clerys the government commissioned a report entitled “Duffy/Cahill” to address these issues but to this day its recommendations haven’t been implemented. This needs to stop! We need you to: - ensure Iceland pays its workers what is owed to them. - implement all the recommendations of the Duffy/Cahill report - make workers preferential creditors in tactical insolvencies and examinerships - meet with the workers and establish a way forward It’s clear the current system isn’t working for workers. The WRC and Labour Court do not have the power or ability to deal with these issues so the government needs to support Iceland workers and others before this happens again

We are a cohort of 46 staff who demand real and swift action be taken to end the stalemate between the Sisters of Charity and the HSE at St Vincent's Centre, Cork. The HSE and Sisters of Charity are in disagreement over who is responsible for the staff in St Vincent's Centre since the centre de-registered in 2017 and we can no longer wait for this to come to a natural end. Action needs to be taken now. Someone needs to draw a line in the sand and bring this to an end. The Sisters of Charity and the HSE appear to be attempting to emancipate themselves of their legal responsibilities to us as staff, and we are stuck right in the middle. The issues narrow down to three: Pay, PRSI and pensions.

Brendan Clarke had MND. Despite the urgency of his request to meet with the Oireachtas whilst he still had his voice, he died before this was granted. At his request his video testimony was submitted in June 2023 and remains on our website. The following year after an All Party Oireachtas Committee on Assisted Dying voted in favour of legislating in June 2024, his nieces Sarah and Tara Clarke shared with delegates from over 20 countries what legislation would have meant to them.  In Ireland, as in every country, more than 76% of the people want to see legislation for #VoluntaryAssistedDying. We're asking all politicians need to listen to their constituents.    Now we're asking again for government to look at the evidence and act. Safeguards work. End of Life Ireland is asking for 'Government' to respond and establish an implementation group of stakeholders to look at the operational aspects of provision of assisted dying and related support services.  "Dying people want this legislation and this preparatory work can begin now." says EOLI Spokesperson Janie Lazar.  " We simply do not have time to waste waiting, instead we could focus on living, as Gaynor French (RIP) so clear said in the many radio interviews she had around the country. It is more than 10 years now since Marie Fleming 's landmark Supreme Court case, which meant the Oireachtas can legislate and there is no need for a referendum. The ADMA (Assisted Decision Making Capacity Act) of 2015 was finally enacted in 2023. There is nothing except the will of the current government standing in the way. It's time to legislate." Please  listen to Sarah and Tara.    Then ask yourself this: If you, or someone you loved were given a terminal diagnosis, wouldn't you want the peace of mind knowing you had a choice? And even if it would not be your personal choice, why would you deny another the right to choose for themselves? What would legislation for AssistedDying mean?  Legislation means a person of sound mind, who chooses to have an assisted death having met the eligibility criteria, who is suffering unbearably and whose irremediable illness cannot be relieved in a way that is acceptable to them would be able to die here in Ireland at a time of their choosing. This service is based on compassion and in every country where legislation exists, there are strict controls and importantly, no legislation has been rescinded. We know a kinder death is possible.  Nobody should have to travel abroad, or take matters into their own hands, or to die alone.  Dying people, who want this valid end of life choice don't have time to wait or waste.

1) #FastAccessStamp4 - we acknowledge the upcoming policy that considers international doctors for a new two year multisite general work permit and eligibility for stamp 4 afterwards. However, we request you to acknowledge the contribution of those international doctors who worked tirelessly and bravely in this pandemic whilst thousands of miles away from their homeland FIRST. Please include them and their families first in your policy. https://twitter.com/LiqaDr/status/1480129521122742278?t=puh_RMoZXdur5frMrh6zig&s=19 2) #EqualityForDoctors – We appreciate the steps towards equal training access in the past couple of months, especially by considering all stamp 4’s equal for training. However, more than 95% of the international doctors who constitute 44% of the Irish health system are not in training. They share an equal amount of blood, sweat and tears in terms of job responsibilities and managing their workload alongside their Trainee colleagues but aren’t supported in the same way. They don’t get the same logistical and financial support as their training colleagues and their work is not recognised at the end in terms of any certificate. We request you to bring equality at all levels for all doctors. https://twitter.com/LiqaDr/status/1479489031046148107?t=OA8ysOH-0KXNh7yeIPOPEQ&s=19

Stop using Roundup or other Glyphosate products as a weedkiller. Put in place a complete ban on the sale and use of Roundup herbicide in County Donegal by January 2020 and dispose of existing stores safely. Set up a county-wide promotion of apple cider vinegar-based alternatives and support farmers in transitioning.

Put some pressure on the electricity and gas companies to put their prices down during COVID-19 crisis.