We call on the Minister to hold a referendum to remove the requirement for a person to make a declaration before god before they can assume the office of President of Ireland or serve as a member of the Council of State or as a judge, under Articles 12.8; 31.4 and 34.5 of the Constitution.

   Our personal war against skin cancer has reignited a deep passion to make real change.  As a united voice of healthcare professionals and advocates — Kelsey O’Donnell, a Skin Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialist; Professor Shirley Potter, a Consultant Plastic Surgeon and Melanoma Specialist; and Noelle O’Connor, skincare therapist and founder of TanOrganic — we are calling for a change in how SPF is taxed in Ireland. SPF should be an essential product and be treated as such by being VAT FREE.  As a skincare enthusiast and expert with over thirty-seven years of experience, and as the founder of TanOrganic. I have been dedicated to safe sunless tanning and  the prevention of skin cancer and promoting safe sun practices throughout my career.  Every day, Kelsey and Shirley witness the devastating impact of skin cancer on families across the country. The evidence is clear: regular use of sunscreen significantly reduces the risk of skin cancer. And yet, in Ireland, sunscreens are still taxed with  (VAT) — as if they are a luxury rather than a lifesaving essential.  Ireland has the highest rate of deaths in Europe from aggressive skin cancer. Incidences of melanoma in Ireland have reached record highs and epidemic levels.  Skin cancer is the most common cancer in Ireland, with over 11,000 new cases diagnosed every year. The National Cancer Registry of Ireland (NCRI) expects this number to double by 2040.  Nine out of every 10 cases are caused by UV rays. The rise in melanomas has affected men more than women, with incidence rates in men rising.     We are calling on the Irish government, public health leaders, and the general public to stand with us in demanding that SPF products be classed as essential items and be made VAT-free.  This is a public health intervention. We urge the government to:                 1.            Reclassify sunscreen as an essential healthcare product                 2.            Remove VAT on SPF products immediately                 3.            Support a national awareness campaign on sun protection  This tax penalizes those most vulnerable — families on lower incomes, outdoor workers, children, and people with fair or sensitive skin. It sends the wrong message: that sun protection is optional. But sun safety is not a luxury; it is essential.  Let’s make it a priority and more affordable for everyone to protect their skin and prevent avoidable illness. Let’s save lives — not tax them.  Please sign this petition and support our call to make SPF an essential product and VAT-free in Ireland. Together, we can prevent skin cancer, protect our communities, and create lasting change.   

Resign over comments made on the Pat kenny show about US the public being SUCKERS being taken in by the celebrities helping the homeless in Apollo House .

We want to make five changes to the current education system: 1) Make mental health education/social emotional learning mandatory in the curriculum. 2) Ensure that this education is maintained to a high standard through inspections. 3) Have a mental health lead in each school. 4) More communication between schools and the HSE mental health services. 5) Prioritise the mental health of teachers.

A motion that opposes TTIP at will be tabled at a meeting of Clare County Council on Monday, 8th of February. Please help secure Clare County Council support for keeping Clare a TTIP free zone by signing this petition. The petition will be delivered to all Councillors in Clare before they vote on the motion.

We want Monaghan County Council to declare Monaghan a TTIP Free Zone! *Update* A motion to declare Monaghan a TTIP Free Zone will be tabled at a meeting of Monaghan County Council on Monday, 4th of July. Please help secure support for the motion by signing this petition that we'll deliver to all Councillors before the vote.

We want Cavan County Council to declare Cavan a TTIP Free Zone!

Ban fox hunting in Ireland and back funding to protect nonhumans animals living freely in the Irish countryside

We are calling on the government to introduce real rent controls to combat soaring rents in Ireland. Rent controls should initially reduce rents to 2011 levels and, subsequently, rent increases should be linked to the Consumer Price Index. This process should be overseen by a new Rental Board according to transparent criteria.

Sign this petition to make Trump aware of our disgust at his policies towards Gaza, Ukraine, Canada, Greenland etc  Hopefully if he realises how unpopular he is here he won’t come