Cork South-Central — week of Mon, 1 Apr

What your Cork South-Central TDs did this week

Mon, 1 Apr – 7 Apr 2019 · 5 TDs · 1 bill voted on · 75 questions · 0 new lobbying filings

Votes this week

Residential Tenancies (Prevention of Family Homelessness) Bill 2018

2019-04-04 · 1 vote · Sinn Féin PMB

A bill to amend the Residential Tenancies Act 2004 and Residential Tenancies Act 2016 to give greater protection to households renting from buy-to-let landlords. Under the Act i…

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A bill to amend the Residential Tenancies Act 2004 and Residential Tenancies Act 2016 to give greater protection to households renting from buy-to-let landlords. Under the Act it would no longer be legal to evict tenants in buy-to-let properties on the grounds that the property is to be sold. A sale could take place however with the current tenant and any remaining portion of the tenancy agreement still in place.

Whether the bill should proceed (Second Stage) · motion failed 43–81

Voted against 2 Michael McGrath · Simon Coveney

Did not vote 5 Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire · Jerry Buttimer · Micheál Martin · Pádraig Rice · Séamus McGrath

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire — Sinn Féin 0 votes · 6 questions · 0 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 6 total

Education 2 questions
- 2019-04-02 Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Education and Skills if his attention has been drawn to the lack of autism spectrum disorder, ASD, services in an area (details supplied) notwithstanding the best efforts of the service providers; the current provision of services in the area; and his plans to rectify this matter. [15129/19]
- 2019-04-02 Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Education and Skills if consideration has been given in the past three years to the designation of primary schools as DEIS band 2; and if consideration is being given to this at present. [15130/19]
Justice 2 questions
- 2019-04-02 Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Justice and Equality his plans to increase the number of judges in the District Court; and the projected timeframe in this regard. [14938/19]
- 2019-04-02 Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the status of the progress of the Hammond Lane court complex; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14939/19]
Health 1 question
- 2019-04-02 Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Health the current waiting list for CAMHS services for an area (details supplied); the average waiting time; and his plans to address this. [15131/19]
Housing 1 question
- 2019-04-02 Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government further to Parliamentary Questions Nos. 1408 and 1409 of 26 March 2019, the number of these applications for loans that have been approved and that number that have been drawn down in the same time period. [15128/19]

Jerry Buttimer — Fine Gael 0 votes · 0 questions · 0 new lobbying returns

Quiet week — no questions filed or new lobbying returns.

Micheál Martin — Fianna Fáil 0 votes · 58 questions · 0 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 58 total

Culture 10 questions
- 2019-04-02 Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht her Department's role in the planned convention centre in Cork; if officials from her Department have attended meetings on same since it was announced; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14829/19]
- 2019-04-02 Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the role her Department has had in finding a solution to the funding of the convention centre in Cork; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14837/19]
- 2019-04-02 Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if she has met with the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade to discuss the delays in the convention centre in Cork; if so, the items that were discussed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14841/19]
- 2019-04-02 Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if her attention has been drawn to the fact that Cork City Council may be providing a loan to assist the commencement of the Cork convention centre; if this will come from central funds or unspent moneys in its allocation; the way in which the loan will be set up; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14845/19]
- 2019-04-02 Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the way in which the Cork convention centre will be progressed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14849/19]
- 2019-04-02 Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if she or her officials were consulted regarding the way in which the contracts for the Cork convention centre were drawn up; if contracts will be renewed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14853/19]
- 2019-04-02 Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the role her officials have had in relation to the convention centre in Cork since it was first announced in 2014 in tabular form or otherwise; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14857/19]
- 2019-04-02 Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if there is a financial allocation from her Department being allocated to the Cork convention centre; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14861/19]
- 2019-04-02 Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if her Department has undertaken procurement processes in relation to consultancy agencies, media or otherwise, to assist it with formulating or contributing to policy messaging on social media or videos relating to her departmental strategies or policies; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15385/19]
- 2019-04-02 Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the way in which her departmental officials have been contributing to and taking part in Government of Ireland social media messages; the way in which they are co-ordinated in each of the policy areas of her Department; the lead Department in regard to same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15402/19]
Taoiseach 7 questions
- 2019-04-02 Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Taoiseach when Cabinet committee C (European Union including Brexit) last met. [15112/19]
- 2019-04-02 Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Taoiseach the issues that were discussed when he met the Nordic-Baltic group on 21 March 2019; and if decisions were taken. [14863/19]
- 2019-04-02 Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Taoiseach if the Government Information Service, GIS, and other officials and advisers in his Department are co-ordinating the Government of Ireland social media messages or videos; if not, if they feed into another Department; and the process in relation to same. [15380/19]
- 2019-04-02 Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Taoiseach if his Department has undertaken procurement processes in relation to consultancy agencies, media or otherwise, to assist it with formulating or contributing to policy messaging on social media or videos relating to his departmental strategies or policies. [15396/19]
- 2019-04-02 Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Taoiseach the way in which his departmental officials have been contributing to and taking part in Government of Ireland social media messages; the way in which they are co-ordinated in each of the policy areas of his Department; and the Department that is the lead Department in relation to same. [15413/19]
- 2019-04-03 Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Taoiseach if he will report on the March 2019 EU Council meeting; the issues that were discussed; and if he had bilateral meetings before or after same. [13888/19]
- 2019-04-03 Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Taoiseach if European Union reform was discussed at the March 2019 European Council meeting. [14283/19]
Foreign 6 questions
- 2019-04-02 Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he met with the family of a person (details supplied); if so, the issues that were discussed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14871/19]
- 2019-04-02 Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he is in a position to assist the family of a person (details supplied); if their request will be discussed with the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14872/19]
- 2019-04-02 Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if his Department is the lead Department in co-ordinating the Government of Ireland messages on social media and on State websites; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15379/19]
- 2019-04-02 Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if his Department has undertaken procurement processes in relation to consultancy agencies, media or otherwise, to assist it with formulating or contributing to policy messaging on social media or videos on behalf of departmental strategies or policies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15390/19]
- 2019-04-02 Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the way in which his departmental officials have been contributing to and taking part in Government of Ireland social media messages; the way in which they are co-ordinated in each of the policy areas of his Department; the Department that is the lead Department in relation to same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15407/19]
- 2019-04-04 Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the number of times in the past two months his officials have participated in discussions with the European Commission on no-deal scenarios for trade within the island of Ireland; the personnel involved; if the personnel were provided with instructions regarding their participation in these discussions; if papers were exchanged; if he has been informed of the content and outcome of the discussions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15861/19]
Health 5 questions
- 2019-04-02 Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Minister for Health the extra adult residential places that have been provided for adults with physical or intellectual disabilities each year since 2014; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14899/19]
- 2019-04-02 Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Minister for Health his plans regarding the waiting lists for adults with disabilities trying to access long-term residential care; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14900/19]
- 2019-04-02 Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Minister for Health the extra bed capacity provided in Cork city and county since 2014; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14904/19]
- 2019-04-02 Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Minister for Health if his Department has undertaken procurement processes regarding consultancy agencies, media or otherwise, to assist it with formulating or contributing to policy messaging on social media or videos relating to departmental strategies or policies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15391/19]
- 2019-04-02 Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Minister for Health the way in which his Departmental officials have been contributing to and taking part in Government of Ireland social media messages; the way in which they are coordinated in each of the policy areas of his Department; the Department that is the lead Department in relation to same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15408/19]
Public 4 questions
- 2019-04-02 Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform his Department's role in the planned convention centre in Cork; if officials from his Department have attended meetings on same since it was announced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14828/19]
- 2019-04-02 Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the role his officials have had in the convention centre in Cork since it was first announced in 2014 in tabular form or otherwise; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14856/19]
- 2019-04-02 Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if his Department has undertaken procurement processes in relation to consultancy agencies, media or otherwise, to assist it with formulating or contributing to policy messaging on social media or videos in terms of his departmental strategies or policies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15394/19]
- 2019-04-02 Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the way in which his departmental officials have been contributing to and taking part in Government of Ireland social media messages; the way in which they are co-ordinated in each of the policy areas of his Department; the Department that is the lead Department in relation to same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15411/19]
Housing 4 questions
- 2019-04-02 Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the number of voids in Cork city and county still awaiting repair since 2014; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14901/19]
- 2019-04-02 Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the number of persons waiting to be housed in Cork city and county; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14903/19]
- 2019-04-02 Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government whether his Department has undertaken procurement processes in regard to consultancy agencies, media or otherwise, to assist it with formulating or contributing to policy messaging on social media or videos relating to his departmental strategies or policies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15392/19]
- 2019-04-02 Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the way in which his departmental officials have been contributing to and taking part in Government of Ireland social media messages; the way in which they are co-ordinated in each of the policy areas of his Department; the Department that is the lead Department in relation to same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15409/19]
Defence 2 questions
- 2019-04-02 Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if his Department has undertaken procurement processes in relation to consultancy agencies, media or otherwise, to assist it with formulating or contributing to policy messaging on social media or videos relating to his departmental strategies or policies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15386/19]
- 2019-04-02 Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the way in which his departmental officials have been contributing to and taking part in Government of Ireland social media messages; the way in which they are co-ordinated in each of the policy areas of his Department; the Department that is the lead Department in relation to same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15403/19]
Finance 2 questions
- 2019-04-02 Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Minister for Finance if his Department has undertaken procurement processes in relation to consultancy agencies, media or otherwise, to assist it with formulating or contributing to policy messaging on social media or videos in terms of his departmental strategies or policies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15389/19]
- 2019-04-02 Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Minister for Finance the way in which his departmental officials have been contributing to and taking part in Government of Ireland social media messages; the way in which they are co-ordinated in each of the policy areas of his Department; the Department that is the lead Department in relation to same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15406/19]
Education 2 questions
- 2019-04-02 Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Minister for Education and Skills if his Department has undertaken procurement processes in relation to consultancy agencies media or otherwise to assist it with formulating or contributing to policy messaging on social media or videos on behalf of his Departmental strategies or policies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15387/19]
- 2019-04-02 Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Minister for Education and Skills the way in which his departmental officials have been contributing to and taking part in Government of Ireland social media messages; the way in which they are co-ordinated in each of the policy areas of his Department; the Department that is the lead Department in relation to same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15404/19]
Justice 2 questions
- 2019-04-02 Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if his Department has undertaken procurement processes in relation to consultancy agencies, media or otherwise, to assist it with formulating or contributing to policy messaging on social media or videos relating to departmental strategies or policies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15393/19]
- 2019-04-02 Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the way in which his departmental officials have been contributing to and taking part in Government of Ireland social media messages; the way in which they are co-ordinated in each of the policy areas of his Department; the Department that is the lead Department in relation to same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15410/19]
Business 2 questions
- 2019-04-02 Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation if her Department has undertaken procurement processes in relation to consultancy agencies, media or otherwise, to assist it with formulating or contributing to policy messaging on social media or videos relating to her departmental strategies or policies; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15382/19]
- 2019-04-02 Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the way in which her departmental officials have been contributing to and taking part in Government of Ireland social media messages; the way in which they are co-ordinated in each of the policy areas of her Department; the Department that is the lead Department in relation to same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15399/19]
Agriculture 2 questions
- 2019-04-02 Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if his Department has undertaken procurement processes in relation to consultancy agencies media or otherwise to assist it with formulating or contributing to policy messaging on social media or videos on behalf of his Departmental strategies or policies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15381/19]
- 2019-04-02 Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the way in which his departmental officials have been contributing to and taking part in Government of Ireland social media messages; the way in which they are co-ordinated in each of the policy areas of his Department; the Department that is the lead Department in relation to same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15398/19]
Communications 2 questions
- 2019-04-02 Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if his Department has undertaken procurement processes for consultancy agencies, media or otherwise to assist it with formulating or contributing to policy messaging on social media or videos relating to his departmental strategies or policies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15384/19]
- 2019-04-02 Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the way in which his Departmental officials have been contributing to and taking part in Government of Ireland social media messages; the way in which they are co-ordinated in each of the policy areas of his Department; the Department that is the lead Department in relation to same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15401/19]
Transport 2 questions
- 2019-04-02 Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if his Department has undertaken procurement processes relating to consultancy agencies, media or otherwise, to assist it with formulating or contributing to policy messaging on social media or videos relating to his departmental strategies or policies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15397/19]
- 2019-04-02 Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the way in which his departmental officials have been contributing to and taking part in Government of Ireland social media messages; the way in which they are co-ordinated in each of the policy areas of his Department; the Department that is the lead Department for same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15414/19]
Children 2 questions
- 2019-04-02 Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if her Department has undertaken procurement processes relating to consultancy agencies, media or otherwise, to assist it with formulating or contributing to policy messaging on social media or videos relating to her departmental strategies or policies; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15383/19]
- 2019-04-02 Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the way in which her departmental officials have been contributing to and taking part in Government of Ireland social media messages; the way in which they are co-ordinated in each of the policy areas of her Department; the Department that is the lead Department in relation to same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15400/19]
Rural 2 questions
- 2019-04-02 Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development if his Department has undertaken procurement processes in respect of consultancy agencies, media or otherwise, to assist it with formulating or contributing to policy messaging on social media or videos relating to his departmental strategies or policies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15395/19]
- 2019-04-02 Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the way in which his departmental officials have been contributing to and taken part in Government of Ireland social media messages; the way in which they are co-ordinated in each of the policy areas of his Department; the Department that is the lead Department in respect of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15412/19]
Employment 2 questions
- 2019-04-02 Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if her Department has undertaken procurement processes in relation to consultancy agencies, media or otherwise to assist it with formulating or contributing to policy messaging on social media or videos on behalf of her departmental strategies or policies; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15388/19]
- 2019-04-02 Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the way in which her departmental officials have been contributing to, and taking part in, Government of Ireland social media messages; the way in which they are co-ordinated in each of the policy areas of her Department; the Department that is the lead Department in relation to same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15405/19]

Pádraig Rice — Social Democrats 0 votes · 0 questions · 0 new lobbying returns

Quiet week — no questions filed or new lobbying returns.

Séamus McGrath — Fianna Fáil 0 votes · 0 questions · 0 new lobbying returns

Quiet week — no questions filed or new lobbying returns.