Waterford — week of Mon, 8 Jul — Watch Them Work

What your Waterford TDs did this week

Mon, 8 Jul – 14 Jul 2019 · 4 TDs · 4 bills voted on · 65 questions · 2 new lobbying filings

Votes this week

EU-Mercosur Trade Agreement

2019-07-11 · 1 vote

Amendment again put: · motion failed 46–84

Voted for 2 John Deasy · John Halligan

Voted against 2 David Cullinane · Mary Butler

Did not vote 2 Conor D McGuinness · John Cummins

Criminal Justice (International Co-operation) Bill 2019

2019-07-11 · 1 vote · Govt (Justice)

A bill to provide for taking evidence in the State from a member of the Garda Síochána for the purposes of certain inquests held in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and North…

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A bill to provide for taking evidence in the State from a member of the Garda Síochána for the purposes of certain inquests held in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland; to permit the Garda Síochána and the Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission to enter into agreements for co-operation with a police service, law enforcement agency or other relevant person or body outside the State and for that purpose and other purposes, to amend the Garda Síochána Act 2005; to amend the European Arrest Warrant Act 2003; to amend the Criminal Justice (Mutual Assistance) Act 2008; and to provide for related matters.

An amendment to the bill · motion failed 24–60

Voted for 1 David Cullinane

Voted against 1 John Deasy

Did not vote 3 Conor D McGuinness · John Cummins · Mary Butler

Qualifications and Quality Assurance (Education and Training) (Amendment) Bill 2018 [Seanad]: Committee and Remaining Stages

2019-07-10 · 1 vote

An amendment to the bill · motion failed 21–68

Voted against 2 John Deasy · Mary Butler

Did not vote 3 Conor D McGuinness · David Cullinane · John Cummins

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business

2019-07-09 · 2 votes

The motion · motion passed 80–37

Voted for 2 John Halligan · Mary Butler

Voted against 1 David Cullinane

Did not vote 2 Conor D McGuinness · John Cummins

The motion · motion passed 63–36

Voted for 2 John Halligan · Mary Butler

Voted against 1 David Cullinane

Did not vote 2 Conor D McGuinness · John Cummins

Conor D McGuinness — Sinn Féin 0 votes · 0 questions · 0 new lobbying returns

Quiet week — no questions filed or new lobbying returns.

David Cullinane — Sinn Féin 4 votes · 33 questions · 2 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 33 total

Health 13 questions
- 2019-07-09 Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the new consultant posts sought by University Hospital Waterford and the South/South West hospital group for the hospital by posts agreed and posts still outstanding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29222/19]
- 2019-07-09 Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the number of times the full capacity protocol has been deployed at University Hospital Waterford in 2017, 2018 and to date in 2019, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29223/19]
- 2019-07-09 Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the number of consultants attached to the dermatology department at University Hospital Waterford in each of the years 2014 to 2018 and to date in 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29224/19]
- 2019-07-09 Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the number of consultants attached to the urology department at University Hospital Waterford in each of the years 2014 to 2018 and to date in 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29225/19]
- 2019-07-09 Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health when a report from the national review into cardiac services will be received; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29230/19]
- 2019-07-09 Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health if the national review panel examining cardiac services met with hospital consultants in the south east; if it met with the management of University Hospital Waterford and the South-South West hospital group; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29231/19]
- 2019-07-09 Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health if the South-South West hospital group has made a formal submission to the National Review of Specialist Cardiac Services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29232/19]
- 2019-07-09 Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the cost to date of conducting the national review of cardiac care; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29233/19]
- 2019-07-09 Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the actions taken by the psychiatric department at University Hospital Waterford to address concerns raised by the Mental Health Commission; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29502/19]
- 2019-07-09 Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the number of staff assigned to CAMHS at University Hospital Waterford in each of the years 2014 to 2018 and to date in 2019, by whole-time equivalent staff and staff speciality, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29503/19]
- 2019-07-09 Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the number of child consultant psychiatrists attached to CAMHS at University Hospital Waterford in each of the years 2014 to 2018 and to date in 2019, by whole-time equivalent positions in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29504/19]
- 2019-07-09 Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the number of children admitted or kept in the adult psychiatric unit at University Hospital Waterford in each of the years 2014 to 2018 and to date in 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29505/19]
- 2019-07-09 Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the amount spent on tribunals, commissions of investigation and statutory inquiries in each of the years 2009 to 2018 and to date in 2019, by inquiry, tribunal or commission; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29835/19]
Transport 3 questions
- 2019-07-09 Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on moving the existing train station in Waterford to the North Quays; if the move will be supported as part of the redevelopment of the quays; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29228/19]
- 2019-07-09 Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the additional bus and rail routes planned and the increased spend in public transport for Waterford city and county envisaged to meet climate change targets; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29229/19]
- 2019-07-09 Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the amount spent on tribunals, commissions of investigation and statutory inquiries in each of the years 2009 to 2018 and to date in 2019, by inquiry, tribunal or commission; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29841/19]
Education 2 questions
- 2019-07-09 Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Education and Skills the amount spent on tribunals, commissions of investigation and statutory inquiries in each of the years 2009 to 2018 and to date in 2019, by inquiry, tribunal or commission; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29832/19]
- 2019-07-09 Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Education and Skills the number of children in primary and secondary school and the number of students at third level respectively, in 2018 and to date in 2019, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29880/19]
Employment 2 questions
- 2019-07-09 Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the number of children attending secondary school eligible for the back to school clothing and footwear payment in 2018 and to date in 2019; the overall cost of the back to school clothing and footwear payment for such children; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29881/19]
- 2019-07-09 Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the amount spent on tribunals, commissions of investigation and statutory inquiries in each of the years 2009 to 2018 and to date in 2019, by inquiry, tribunal or commission; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29833/19]
Taoiseach 1 question
- 2019-07-09 Deputy David Cullinane asked the Taoiseach the amount spent on tribunals, commissions of investigation and statutory inquiries in each of the years 2009 to 2018 and to date in 2019, by inquiry, tribunal or commission. [29840/19]
Defence 1 question
- 2019-07-09 Deputy David Cullinane asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the amount spent on tribunals, commissions of investigation and statutory inquiries in each of the years 2009 to 2018 and to date in 2019, by inquiry, tribunal or commission; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29831/19]
Foreign 1 question
- 2019-07-09 Deputy David Cullinane asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the amount spent on tribunals, commissions of investigation and statutory inquiries in each of the years 2009 to 2018 and to date in 2019, by inquiry, tribunal or commission; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29834/19]
Finance 1 question
- 2019-07-09 Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Finance the amount spent on tribunals, commissions of investigation and statutory inquiries in each of the years 2009 to 2018 and to date in 2019, by year, inquiry, tribunal or commission; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29234/19]
Public 1 question
- 2019-07-09 Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the amount spent on tribunals, commissions of investigation and statutory inquiries in each of the years 2009 to 2018 and to date in 2019, by inquiry, tribunal or commission; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29838/19]
Justice 1 question
- 2019-07-09 Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the amount spent on tribunals, commissions of investigation and statutory inquiries in each of the years 2009 to 2018 and to date in 2019, by inquiry, tribunal or commission; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29837/19]
Business 1 question
- 2019-07-09 Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the amount spent on tribunals, commissions of investigation and statutory inquiries in each of the years 2009 to 2018 and to date in 2019, by inquiry, tribunal or commission; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29827/19]
Agriculture 1 question
- 2019-07-09 Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the amount spent on tribunals, commissions of investigation and statutory inquiries in each of the years 2009 to 2018 and to date in 2019, by inquiry, tribunal or commission; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29826/19]
Communications 1 question
- 2019-07-09 Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the amount spent on tribunals, commissions of investigation and statutory inquiries in each of the years 2009 to 2018 and to date in 2019, by inquiry, tribunal or commission; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29829/19]
Children 1 question
- 2019-07-09 Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the amount spent on tribunals, commissions of investigation and statutory inquiries in each of the years 2009 to 2018 and to date in 2019, by inquiry, tribunal or commission; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29828/19]
Rural 1 question
- 2019-07-09 Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the amount spent on tribunals, commissions of investigation and statutory inquiries in each of the years from 2009 to 2018 and to date in 2019, by inquiry, tribunal or commission; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29839/19]
Housing 1 question
- 2019-07-09 Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the amount spent on tribunals, commissions of investigation and statutory inquiries in each of the years 2009 to 2018 and to date in 2019, by inquiry, tribunal or commission; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29836/19]
Culture 1 question
- 2019-07-09 Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the amount spent on tribunals, commissions of investigation and statutory inquiries in each of the years 2009 to 2018 and to date in 2019, by inquiry, tribunal or commission; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29830/19]

New lobbying 2 returns

Financial Services Union · 2 returns Finance
- Meeting with Conor McCabe, Assistant to David Culinane TD, on legislation affecting collective bargaining.
- Email to DPO's requesting them to circulate to their supporters and on social media a survey the FSU were carrying out ro gain insight into the terns and conditions of people working in the Financial Services Sector

John Cummins — Fine Gael 0 votes · 0 questions · 0 new lobbying returns

Quiet week — no questions filed or new lobbying returns.

Mary Butler — Fianna Fáil 4 votes · 32 questions · 0 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 32 total

Health 28 questions
- 2019-07-09 Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Health the number of initial tobacco sales to minors test purchase inspections carried out at the end of June 2019 or the latest date available. [29082/19]
- 2019-07-09 Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Health the number of test purchases carried out under the Public Health (Sunbeds) Act 2014 at the end of June 2019 or the latest date available. [29083/19]
- 2019-07-09 Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Health the number of mystery shopper inspections carried out under the Public Health (Sunbeds) Act 2014 at the end of June 2019 or the latest date available. [29084/19]
- 2019-07-09 Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Health the number of establishments receiving a planned inspection under the Public Health (Sunbeds) Act 2014 at the end of June 2019 or the latest date available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29085/19]
- 2019-07-09 Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Health the number of official food control planned inspections and surveillance of food businesses at the end of June 2019 or the latest date available. [29086/19]
- 2019-07-09 Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Health the number of inspections of e-cigarette and refill container manufacturers, importers, distributors and retailers under SI No. 271 of 2016 - European Union (Manufacture, Presentation and Sale of Tobacco and Related Products) Regulations 2016 at the end of June 2019 or the latest date available. [29087/19]
- 2019-07-09 Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Health the number of persons who completed a structured patient education programme for diabetes at the end of June 2019 or the latest date available. [29088/19]
- 2019-07-09 Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Health the percentage of babies breastfed exclusively and not exclusively at the first public health nurse visit at the end of June 2019 or the latest date available. [29089/19]
- 2019-07-09 Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Health the percentage of babies breastfed exclusively at first public health nurse visit at the end of June 2019 or the latest date available. [29090/19]
- 2019-07-09 Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Health the percentage of babies breastfed exclusively and not exclusively at the three-month public health nurse visit at the end of June 2019 or the latest date available. [29091/19]
- 2019-07-09 Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Health the percentage of babies breastfed exclusively at the three-month public health nurse visit at the end of June 2019 or the latest date available. [29092/19]
- 2019-07-09 Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Health the number of persons in receipt of an intensive homecare package; and the percentage of same with a key worker assigned. [29093/19]
- 2019-07-09 Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Health the number of home support hours provided from intensive homecare packages to date in 2019. [29094/19]
- 2019-07-09 Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Health the status of the replacement and refurbishment of 90 community nursing units announced on 26 January 2016; the funding allocated to each project in 2019; and the date on which each of the projects will be complete and operational. [29164/19]
- 2019-07-09 Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) will be called for a surgical procedure; and if the procedure will be expedited. [29191/19]
- 2019-07-09 Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Health the number of places being provided to older persons across 300 day care centres per week. [29766/19]
- 2019-07-09 Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Health the number of long stay and short stay public residential care beds in use. [29767/19]
- 2019-07-09 Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Health the number of persons supported through transitional care funding in their discharge from acute hospitals during the first six months of 2019. [29768/19]
- 2019-07-09 Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Health the number of persons supported by the nursing homes support scheme at the end of June 2019. [29769/19]
- 2019-07-09 Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Health if he will report on the development and implementation of a discharge-to-assess protocol for persons who require home support to leave hospital. [29770/19]
- 2019-07-09 Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Health if he will report on the reconfiguration of nursing home support offices. [29771/19]
- 2019-07-09 Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Health the number of additional specialist palliative care inpatient beds provided to date in 2019; and the location of same. [29772/19]
- 2019-07-09 Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Health if the new palliative care inpatient units in counties Waterford, Mayo and Wicklow will be opened in 2019. [29773/19]
- 2019-07-10 Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) will be called for an appointment with an orthopaedic consultant at University Hospital Waterford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30160/19]
- 2019-07-11 Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Health the status of the implementation of a national pertussis whooping cough vaccination programme for pregnant women in the health service. [30471/19]
- 2019-07-11 Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Health if a case and incident management system for health protection to support more efficient and robust reporting and management of infectious disease outbreaks has been developed. [30472/19]
- 2019-07-11 Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Health the measures being taken in 2019 to enhance the control of tuberculosis. [30473/19]
- 2019-07-11 Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Health if he will report on the development of a new operating model for public health. [30474/19]
Employment 2 questions
- 2019-07-09 Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection her plans to address the concerns raised by former ESB workers in relation to pension issues (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29864/19]
- 2019-07-09 Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the number of pensioners contacted to date in relation to pension changes applied in 2012; the number that received arrears; the number that have seen their pensions increase; the number that have seen no increase in their payments; when she expects all pensioners will have been contacted; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29865/19]
Rural 1 question
- 2019-07-09 Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the amount spent on projects in County Carlow under the LEADER programme; the number of projects allocated funding; the number still pending; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29270/19]
Housing 1 question
- 2019-07-09 Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the number of staff changes in each local authority in each of the years 2008 to 2018 and to date in 2019, in tabular form. [29819/19]