Cork South-Central — week of Mon, 17 Jun

What your Cork South-Central TDs did this week

Mon, 17 Jun – 23 Jun 2019 · 5 TDs · 2 bills voted on · 85 questions · 0 new lobbying filings

Votes this week

Proposed Service by Defence Forces with United Nations in Mali

2019-06-20 · 1 vote

The motion · motion passed 77–39

Voted for 2 Michael McGrath · Micheál Martin

Voted against 1 Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire

Did not vote 3 Jerry Buttimer · Pádraig Rice · Séamus McGrath

National Minimum Wage (Protection of Employee Tips) Bill 2017 [Seanad]

2019-06-20 · 1 vote

Whether the bill should proceed (Second Stage) · motion passed 75–41

Voted for 3 Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire · Michael McGrath · Micheál Martin

Did not vote 3 Jerry Buttimer · Pádraig Rice · Séamus McGrath

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire — Sinn Féin 2 votes · 3 questions · 0 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 3 total

Justice 3 questions
- 2019-06-18 Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of remand prisoners held alongside persons serving a prison sentence by prison; and the number of remand prisoners cell sharing with sentenced prisoners. [24998/19]
- 2019-06-18 Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Justice and Equality his plans to remove the prohibition on temporary release for those offenders who receive the presumptive mandatory sentence for a drugs or firearms offence as recommended by the strategic review group on penal policy in 2014. [24999/19]
- 2019-06-18 Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of incidents in which control and restraint was used by prison officers from 1 May 2018 to 30 April 2019; the number of prison officers who received training in conflict resolution during the same period; the number of incidents de-escalated through conflict resolution techniques; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25000/19]

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 2 votes · 51 questions · 0 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 51 total

Health 11 questions
- 2019-06-18 Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Minister for Health if he will report on the details of an extended deal with a company (details supplied); if whether there were changes to indemnity arrangements on same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24889/19]
- 2019-06-18 Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Minister for Health if he and his officials received the second Scally report before the contract was extended to include all of the extra cervical tests done in 2018; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24926/19]
- 2019-06-18 Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Minister for Health if he or his officials have spoken to or written to a company (details supplied) after receiving the Scally report in which it concludes that the HSE and his Department should have been informed before or at least when laboratories were changed in the United States of America; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24927/19]
- 2019-06-18 Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Minister for Health his views regarding the lack of home help hours nationally; if the allocation has been spent; if his attention has been drawn to the impact this is having on elderly persons in their homes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24932/19]
- 2019-06-18 Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Minister for Health if the HSE has been in contact with him regarding difficulties recruiting or financing home help hours; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24933/19]
- 2019-06-18 Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Minister for Health the status of the ownership and management including board arrangements of Holles Street hospital maternity services when it is located on the St. Vincent’s Hospital site; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24979/19]
- 2019-06-18 Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Minister for Health if he has met officials recently regarding the Holles Street maternity hospital being located on the St. Vincent’s Hospital site; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24980/19]
- 2019-06-18 Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Minister for Health if there had been progress on the future management and board control of the Holles Street maternity hospital when located on the St. Vincent’s Hospital site; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24981/19]
- 2019-06-18 Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Minister for Health if the recommendations of the Mulvey report on the future board management of Holles Street hospital when on the St. Vincent’s Hospital site have been implemented in full; if he has requested progress on same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24982/19]
- 2019-06-18 Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Minister for Health if he or his officials have met with their counterparts recently to discuss shared health services in the North-South area; if there is room for expansion of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25617/19]
- 2019-06-19 Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Minister for Health the number of whistleblower complaints in his Department since the legislation was introduced in 2015; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25661/19]
Taoiseach 9 questions
- 2019-06-18 Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Taoiseach if he has spoken recently to the First Minister of Scotland, Ms Nicola Sturgeon. [25194/19]
- 2019-06-18 Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Taoiseach the issues he discussed with the President of the United States of America, Mr. Donald Trump, when they met at Shannon Airport. [23897/19]
- 2019-06-18 Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Taoiseach if a company (details supplied) was discussed when he met President Trump at Shannon Airport; and if security issues were raised. [24297/19]
- 2019-06-18 Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Taoiseach if he will report on the Citizens' Assembly on the Dublin mayor; and the way in which the work has progressed on same. [23902/19]
- 2019-06-18 Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Taoiseach if he will report on the two citizens' assemblies recently agreed on gender equality and the election of a Dublin mayor; when they will be set up; and the terms of reference of same. [25192/19]
- 2019-06-18 Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Taoiseach if he will report on his meeting with the First Minister of Scotland on 27 May 2019; the issues that were discussed; and the responses he gave. [24826/19]
- 2019-06-18 Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Taoiseach if he has spoken to the First Minister of Scotland regarding Rockall recently; and if he or his officials have spoken to or written to the Scottish or British Governments regarding same. [24827/19]
- 2019-06-19 Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Taoiseach if he will report on the annual strategy update report in his Department. [24320/19]
- 2019-06-19 Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Taoiseach the number of whistleblower complaints in his Department since the legislation was introduced in 2015. [25666/19]
Finance 7 questions
- 2019-06-18 Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Minister for Finance if he will report on the Irish Fiscal Advisory Council report of June 2019; if he has discussed same with his officials; if extra controls on spending will be put in place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24928/19]
- 2019-06-18 Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Minister for Finance if he has received advice from his officials regarding possible tax cuts in view of the threat of Brexit as outlined in the Irish Fiscal Advisory Council report; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24929/19]
- 2019-06-18 Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Minister for Finance the actions he will take to be less dependent on income from corporation taxes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24930/19]
- 2019-06-18 Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Minister for Finance the actions he will take to stimulate the small and medium enterprise sector following the Irish Fiscal Advisory Council report; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24931/19]
- 2019-06-19 Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Minister for Finance if the economic division in his Department has assessed the recent pre-budget submission of an organisation (details supplied) on creating a fairer Ireland. [25599/19]
- 2019-06-19 Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Minister for Finance the number of whistleblower complaints in his Department since the legislation was introduced in 2015; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25659/19]
- 2019-06-19 Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Minister for Finance if he or his officials have received correspondence from an organisation (details supplied) regarding spiralling insurance costs; the actions he is taking to address the matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25728/19]
Defence 4 questions
- 2019-06-18 Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if he will address reports (details supplied) on a delay publishing the report by the Public Sector Pay Commission on pay in the Defence Forces by his officials; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24834/19]
- 2019-06-18 Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence when he received the Public Sector Pay Commission report on the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24835/19]
- 2019-06-18 Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if he has met his officials regarding the Public Sector Pay Commission report on pay in the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24836/19]
- 2019-06-19 Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the number of whistleblower complaints in his Department since the legislation was introduced in 2015; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25656/19]
Housing 4 questions
- 2019-06-19 Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government if there are regular assessments in his Department on the way in which decisions on issues could be delivered faster than currently; if actions are being taken to allow processes, procurements and other decision-making matters more responsive; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25635/19]
- 2019-06-19 Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government if local authorities have made requests or suggestions to him regarding the way in which decision-making in his Department could be improved to allow a swifter response to providing social and affordable homes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25636/19]
- 2019-06-19 Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the number of whistleblower complaints in his Department since the legislation was introduced in 2015; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25662/19]
- 2019-06-19 Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government when the amendment of the Constitution (extending the franchise at presidential elections) Bill to extend the franchise at presidential elections is expected to be introduced; and the role his officials have in same. [25601/19]
Foreign 3 questions
- 2019-06-18 Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if his attention has been drawn to the most recent expert report (details supplied) for the Northern Ireland Civil Service on the impact of a no-deal Brexit and its recommendation on seeking exemption from the WTO agreement; and if he has discussed this with his UK counterpart. [25193/19]
- 2019-06-18 Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he spoke with his EU counterparts prior to the June European Council meeting regarding the need for an extension of the 31 October 2019 deadline for Brexit. [25598/19]
- 2019-06-19 Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the number of whistleblower complaints in his Department since the legislation was introduced in 2015; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25660/19]
Education 2 questions
- 2019-06-18 Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he or his officials have discussed integrated schools with their Northern Ireland counterparts recently; if so, the status of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25616/19]
- 2019-06-19 Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Minister for Education and Skills the number of whistleblower complaints in his Department since the legislation was introduced in 2015; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25657/19]
Communications 2 questions
- 2019-06-18 Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he has recently met his counterpart in Northern Ireland to discuss common areas of interest in cross-Border issues in their departmental areas of responsibility; if there are areas that can be expanded; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25618/19]
- 2019-06-19 Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the number of whistleblower complaints in his Department since the legislation was introduced in 2015; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25654/19]
Public 1 question
- 2019-06-19 Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the number of whistleblower complaints in his Department since the legislation was introduced in 2015; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25664/19]
Justice 1 question
- 2019-06-19 Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of whistleblower complaints in his Department since the legislation was introduced in 2015; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25663/19]
Business 1 question
- 2019-06-19 Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the number of whistleblower complaints in her Department since the legislation was introduced in 2015; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25652/19]
Agriculture 1 question
- 2019-06-19 Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of whistleblower complaints in his Department since the legislation was introduced in 2015; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25651/19]
Transport 1 question
- 2019-06-19 Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of whistleblower complaints in his Department since the legislation was introduced in 2015; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25667/19]
Children 1 question
- 2019-06-19 Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the number of whistleblower complaints in her Department since the legislation was introduced in 2015; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25653/19]
Rural 1 question
- 2019-06-19 Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the number of whistleblower complaints in his Department since the legislation was introduced in 2015; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25665/19]
Employment 1 question
- 2019-06-19 Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the number of whistleblower complaints in her Department since the legislation was introduced in 2015; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25658/19]
Culture 1 question
- 2019-06-19 Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the number of whistleblower complaints in her Department since the legislation was introduced in 2015; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25655/19]

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.