Cork South-Central — week of Mon, 16 Sept

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire — Sinn Féin 0 votes · 7 questions · 37 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 7 total

Education 7 questions
- 2019-09-17 Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Education and Skills the number of SNAs employed by his Department. [37092/19]
- 2019-09-17 Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Education and Skills the number of SNAs employed by his Department on a full-time basis. [37093/19]
- 2019-09-17 Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Education and Skills the number of full-time equivalent posts for SNAs allocated by his Department. [37094/19]
- 2019-09-17 Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Education and Skills the estimated cost of restoring grants for student teacher attendance at mandatory Gaeltacht courses. [37095/19]
- 2019-09-17 Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Education and Skills the estimated cost of achieving full pay equality amongst SNAs and school secretaries respectively. [37096/19]
- 2019-09-17 Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he has engaged with a union (details supplied) since it announced its latest intention to explore the possibility of industrial action. [37097/19]
- 2019-09-17 Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Education and Skills the estimated cost of achieving full pay equality for teachers at both primary and post-primary level respectively. [37098/19]

New lobbying 37 returns

Inclusion Ireland · 2 returns Education and Training
- Presentation to the Oireachtas Education and Skills committee on short school days
- Submission to the Oireachtas Education and Skills committee on short school days
Construction Industry Federation (CIF) · 2 returns Economic Development and Industry
- General meeting to discuss apartment viability report
- Correspondence to Cork TDs and Senators expressing concern at delay in major infrastructural projects in Cork.
Irish League of Credit Unions · 2 returns Finance
- To lobby for the policy objectives of ILCU as set out in our Six Strategic Steps document
- To lobby for the policy objectives of ILCU as set out in our Six Strategic Steps document
Paul Allen & Associates Public Relations Justice and Equality
- Gaming & Lotteries (Amendment) Bill 2019
Gaming & Leisure Association of Ireland Justice and Equality
- To seek amendments in the proposed Gaming & Lotteries (Amendment) Bill 2019
Uplift · 2 returns Local Government
- A survey of 571 Uplift members who were consulted on the areas relevant to the establishment and functioning of an Electoral Commission. 571 members completed the survey and the submission is a summary or their responses.
- A survey of 571 Uplift members who were consulted on the areas relevant to the establishment and functioning of an Electoral Commission. 571 members completed the survey and the submission is a summary or their responses.
National Centre for Youth Mental Health · 2 returns Children and Youth Affairs
- Briefing Session to Dáil Eireann Oireachtas Members (June 2019)
- Briefing Session to Dáil Eireann Oireachtas Members (June 2019)
Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation Health
- Seeking increased funding for winter plan
Threshold Housing
- Invitation to seminar on the Residential Tenancies (Amendment) Act 2019.
Diabetes Ireland Health
- Improved quality of life for individuals living with diabetes & access to new technology for people with Type 1 diabetes. Update on tender for diabetes unit in Sligo University Hospital and extra staffing for diabetes service in Sligo University Hospital, Limerick University Hospital, Letterkenny Hospital and Cork University Hospital. Also, seeking a podiatrist in Donegal and seeking data on 2018 diabetes related amputations and in-patient diabetes related foot ulcers for advocacy purposes
Troy Studios Arts
- To raise awareness of the changed nature of the audio visual sector, the value of Section 481 Taxes Consolidated Act 1997 to the industry, and the benefit of implementing the Government’s Audio-Visual Action Plan.
Cork Chamber · 2 returns Housing · Transport
- Discussion on apartment viability in Cork City
- Cork Metropolitan Area Transport Strategy Launch
Instinctif Partners Public Affairs Ireland · 2 returns Sports and Recreation · Health
- Meeting request to Justice Committee members to discuss amendments tabled to the Gaming and Lotteries Bill 2019 that related to betting on the outcome of lotteries; Meeting request to suggest that discussions relating to online betting on lotteries should focus proportionately on all issues impacting the protection of good causes funding
- Meeting request with TDs to discuss the issue of the threat to the continued availability of non-community rated student medical insurance for international students studying in Ireland; Letter to Sec Gens to raise concerns about the lack of urgency and clarity from their respective Departments regarding the ongoing availability of non-community rated student medical insurance for international students studying in Ireland
Hanover Media Strategy Limited Finance
- Cost of Motor Insurance Policies in Ireland
Irish Universities Association Budgetary matters
- IUA Pre-Budget 2020 Submission
Free Legal Advice Centres (FLAC) Justice and Equality
- The Land and Conveyancing Law Reform Bill, Civil Legal Aid Act 1995 and Code of Conduct on Mortgage Arrears
Multiple Sclerosis Ireland Health
- www.patientsdeservebetter.ie
Hume Brophy Taxation
- Policy on duty free and travel retail
The Union of Students in Ireland · 2 returns Education and Training
- Lobby on Fees, accommodation, SUSI, placements
- Lobby on SUSI reform, direct provision, transport, fees, accommodation
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA · 2 returns Agriculture · Health
- Cattle Prices
- Green Ribbon Campaign, 'Let's Talk and Walk' and mental health issues
Stop Climate Chaos coalition Environment
- Climate Emergency Measures Bill
Sex Workers Alliance Ireland (SWAI) · 4 returns Justice and Equality
- Criminal Law Sexual Offenses Act 2017
- Criminal Law Sexual Offenses Act 2017
- Criminal Law Sexual Offenses Act 2017
- Criminal Law Sexual Offenses Act 2017
Pender & Associates Ltd Taxation
- Excise Taxation
Dublin Chamber of Commerce · 2 returns Budgetary matters
- Representations to Oireachtas members in relation to Budget 2020.
- Representations to Sinn Féin in relation to Budget 2020.

Micheál Martin — Fianna Fáil 0 votes · 35 questions · 52 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 35 total

Health 12 questions
- 2019-09-17 Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the case of a person (details supplied) who was declined a six month supply of medication; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37131/19]
- 2019-09-17 Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Minister for Health the way in which he plans to introduce free contraception as recommended by the Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Eighth Amendment of the Constitution; if models in other countries are being reviewed to ensure that choice is maintained; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37226/19]
- 2019-09-17 Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Minister for Health if general practitioners have been consulted regarding the model that is being considered and the process that is being selected on the way in which free contraception is introduced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37227/19]
- 2019-09-17 Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Minister for Health if an organisation (details supplied) is on the group that he set up to discuss free contraception becoming available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37228/19]
- 2019-09-17 Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Minister for Health if training of health personnel will be included in the free contraception scheme once it is introduced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37229/19]
- 2019-09-17 Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Minister for Health the way in which he is ensuring that the free contraception regime that he plans to introduce will protect the human rights principles of non-discrimination and informed decision making for all women on their contraception of choice including the most recent up-to-date options; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37230/19]
- 2019-09-17 Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Minister for Health if the free contraception scheme he plans to introduce will be limited to the oral contraceptive pill and condoms; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37231/19]
- 2019-09-17 Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Minister for Health the way in which general practitioners and pharmacists will co-operate professionally when the new contraception scheme is introduced; if pharmacists will have the powers to prescribe; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37232/19]
- 2019-09-17 Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Minister for Health if he received letters of concern regarding genetic testing from geneticists; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37241/19]
- 2019-09-17 Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Minister for Health if he received copies of independent guidelines for the termination of pregnancy under the specific grounds permitted under the Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Act 2018 from organisations (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37242/19]
- 2019-09-17 Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Minister for Health if he received copies of independent guidelines for the termination of pregnancy under the specific grounds permitted under the Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Act 2018 particularly as it applies in section 11 from an organisation (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37243/19]
- 2019-09-17 Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Minister for Health if he has received communication from the family of a person (details supplied) who is waiting for surgery; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37424/19]
Taoiseach 7 questions
- 2019-09-17 Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Taoiseach the Cabinet committee that discusses agricultural matters; and when it last met. [37692/19]
- 2019-09-17 Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Taoiseach if he has spoken with Ms Ursula von der Leyen since her ratification as President of the European Commission. [34764/19]
- 2019-09-17 Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Taoiseach if he has spoken with Prime Minister Johnson recently; and if so, the issues discussed. [36953/19]
- 2019-09-17 Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Taoiseach if he will report on his meeting with the US Vice President, Mr. Pence, and the issues discussed. [36954/19]
- 2019-09-17 Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Taoiseach if he has met or spoken with Ms Arlene Foster recently; and if so, the issues discussed. [36955/19]
- 2019-09-18 Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Taoiseach if he has spoken to or met the leader of the DUP, Mrs. Arlene Foster, recently; and if not, his plans to do so. [37408/19]
- 2019-09-18 Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Taoiseach if he has spoken to or met Mrs. Arlene Foster since she met Prime Minister Johnson on 10 September 2019. [37687/19]
Foreign 7 questions
- 2019-09-17 Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he has spoken to his EU counterparts recently regarding Brexit. [36956/19]
- 2019-09-17 Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his views on the increased use of violence in Derry recently, particularly the acts against the PSNI; and if he has discussed same with his UK counterpart. [37435/19]
- 2019-09-17 Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he is concerned or has concerns regarding increased dissident activity in the Border region in the event of a hard Brexit. [37436/19]
- 2019-09-17 Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his plans regarding the way in which the single market will be protected. [37404/19]
- 2019-09-17 Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he has stated his support for Mr. Michel Barnier to be retained until Brexit discussions are completed. [37406/19]
- 2019-09-17 Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he has spoken with the new European Commissioner for Trade, Mr. Phil Hogan; and his plans to meet with the Commissioner. [37407/19]
- 2019-09-18 Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the status of the securing of a UN Security Council seat; and if he has spoken to other foreign ministers regarding same. [37691/19]
Finance 4 questions
- 2019-09-17 Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Minister for Finance if he will report on the recent announcement by the United Kingdom Government that duty free is being reintroduced; if he has met his officials to discuss the matter; his plans to deal with the announcement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37421/19]
- 2019-09-18 Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Minister for Finance if he and his officials have received the most recent Irish Fiscal Advisory Council report with its comments on a disorderly Brexit. [37689/19]
- 2019-09-19 Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Minister for Finance the status of the VAT proposals on food supplements in view of the publication of the tax strategy group papers in summer 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37965/19]
- 2019-09-19 Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Minister for Finance if he or his officials received correspondence from an organisation (details supplied) on VAT on food supplements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37966/19]
Public 3 questions
- 2019-09-17 Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the status of the Glashaboy flood relief scheme; when it will be commenced and completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37057/19]
- 2019-09-17 Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform his views on the fact that 49 families are unable to obtain home insurance due to the lack of progress on the Glashaboy flood scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37058/19]
- 2019-09-17 Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if the procurement phase has been completed on the Glashaboy flood relief scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37059/19]
Defence 1 question
- 2019-09-18 Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if he and his officials are concerned regarding the depletion of the number of members of the Defence Forces. [37690/19]
Education 1 question
- 2019-09-19 Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Minister for Education and Skills his plans to compensate victims of sexual abuse in day schools in view of the findings of the report of a person (details supplied) published in July 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37967/19]

New lobbying 52 returns

NCBI Budgetary matters
- Invited TDs to NCBI's Oireachtas Briefing 2019 and provided with a copy of our Oireachtas Briefing Report.
Volunteering Ireland Community
- Budget 2020
Janssen Sciences Ireland UC Health
- Invite to visit Janssen garden ‘Grounded’ at Bloom in the Park festival
Early Childhood Ireland Children and Youth Affairs
- Budget 2020
Nursing Homes Ireland Health
- Engagement with regard to the need to address the ageing population in the context of the forthcoming budget and continued delay and failure by the NTPF and Department of Health to publish the review of Fair Deal pricing mechanism.
BeLonG To Youth Services Ltd. Social Protection
- Review of the Gender Recognition Act, 2015
The Irish Academy of Engineering Education and Training
- Circulation of the Irish Academy of Engineering report - Innovating for Growth, Improving Ireland's Innovation System.
Irish Hotels Federation Tourism
- Seeking supportive measures as part of Budget 2020 to support Irish tourism and enable businesses in the sector to continue to invest in their product.
Uplift · 3 returns Environment · Local Government
- Uplift members made phone calls to Seán Ó Fearghaíl and Micheál Martin asking them to unblock the Climate Emergency Bill
- Uplift members emailed Ceann Comhairle Seán Ó Fearghaíl and Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin asking them to unblock the Climate Emergency Bill
- A survey of 571 Uplift members who were consulted on the areas relevant to the establishment and functioning of an Electoral Commission. 571 members completed the survey and the submission is a summary or their responses.
Construction Industry Federation (CIF) Economic Development and Industry
- Correspondence to Cork TDs and Senators expressing concern at delay in major infrastructural projects in Cork.
Irish League of Credit Unions · 2 returns Finance
- To lobby for the policy objectives of ILCU as set out in our Six Strategic Steps document
- To lobby for the policy objectives of the ILCU as set out in our Six Strategic Steps Policy Document
Paul Allen & Associates Public Relations Tourism
- Cruise ship access to Dublin Port
UK and Ireland Fuel Distributors Association (UKIFDA) Energy and Natural Resources
- We responded to the Irish Government's climate plan lobbying the Government to consider bio fuels for off grid heating. UKIFDA and its members feel strongly that a liquid low carbon fuel, can be part of the phased solution for Ireland’s Climate Plan and have been lobbying Government to consult with trade associations and businesses operating in the heating oil and fuel distribution sector on the work that is already being undertaken to develop a liquid low carbon fuel.
Abbvie Limited Health
- To discuss access to oncology medicines, HCV elimination and non-medical switching
Connacht Rugby Sports and Recreation
- The redevelopment of the Sportsground, Galway to include a fit for purpose Stadium & High Performance Centre.
The Federation of Independent Retailers Banking and Financial Institutions
- To raise awareness of the impact on retailers of the excessive increases in insurance premiums that are being imposed on, and are financially damaging, their businesses.
National Centre for Youth Mental Health Children and Youth Affairs
- Briefing Session to Dáil Eireann Oireachtas Members (June 2019)
Gerard Howlin Finance
- To lobby for the policy objectives of ILCU as set out in its Six Strategic Steps document and its detailed policy documents on funding for social housing, lending to SMEs and provision of micro-credit. To provide information to Oireachtas members on credit union issues of interest to them.
Irish Wildbird Conservancy · 2 returns Environment
- Communicating BirdWatch Ireland goals for nature to local and European election candidates
- Advocating on better policies to support nature conservation and to address Ireland's biodiversity emergency
David O'Connor Housing
- As Chairman of Property Industry Ireland (PII) meeting with Fianna Fail to brief on the current position on housing and detailing issues raised in the PII Budget Submission
Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation · 2 returns Health
- Seeking increased funding for winter plan
- Funding for Cobh Community Hospital
Ibec Housing
- Housing demand, supply, construction viability and affordability
Trócaire Environment
- Encouraging support for the passage of the Climate Emergencies Bill and other climate related policies
Threshold Housing
- Invitation to seminar on the Residential Tenancies (Amendment) Act 2019.
Insight Consultants Energy and Natural Resources
- Raising the issue of the air pollution (and danger to health) caused by the burning of smoky coal
Instinctif Partners Public Affairs Ireland Agriculture
- Email to all TDs to ask for their support for amendments that would create a white list of countries where Irish greyhounds can be exported to during Report Stage of the Greyhound Racing Bill 2019; Meeting request to TDs and Ministers (specified below) on behalf of the Welfare Members of the International Greyhound Fourm to discuss the disturbing scenes in the RTÉ Investigations: Greyhounds Running For Their Lives programme and to discuss next steps in regards to export of Irish greyhounds
Diabetes Ireland Health
- Improved quality of life for individuals living with diabetes & access to new technology for people with Type 1 diabetes. Update on tender for diabetes unit in Sligo University Hospital and extra staffing for diabetes service in Sligo University Hospital, Limerick University Hospital, Letterkenny Hospital and Cork University Hospital. Also, seeking a podiatrist in Donegal and seeking data on 2018 diabetes related amputations and in-patient diabetes related foot ulcers for advocacy purposes
An Post · 2 returns Communications
- Calls to various politicians/ stakeholders regarding the decision to close the Cork Mails Centre
- Meeting regarding Cork Mails Centre closure
Cork Chamber Economic Development and Industry
- Cork Development Forum meeting with Micheal Martin
Hume Brophy · 2 returns Taxation
- Budget 2020
- Policy on duty free and travel retail
CHILDREN'S RIGHTS ALLIANCE - REPUBLIC OF IRELAND LIMITED Budgetary matters
- Budget asks
Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers Association Budgetary matters
- Meeting with Micheal Martin, Leader of Fianna Fail.
Society of St. Vincent de Paul Children and Youth Affairs
- Briefing with members of the Oireachtas on the No Child 2020 campaign and the five policy asks in relation to food, health, housing, education and social participation
Irish Offshore Operators' Association CLG Energy and Natural Resources
- Letter of introduction on appointment as CEO and reiterating issues with proposed Amendments to Petroleum & Other Minerals Development Bill
Multiple Sclerosis Ireland · 2 returns Health
- The MS Care Centre Business Case - Due to a decrease in both statutory and fundraised income our care centre opens only 40 weeks per year. To return to opening 50 weeks per year, providing an additional 1,128 bed nights we sought an additional €600,000 in annual statutory funding.
- www.patientsdeservebetter.ie
MSD Health
- Immunisation Policies
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA · 2 returns Agriculture · Health
- Cattle Prices
- Green Ribbon Campaign, 'Let's Talk and Walk' and mental health issues
Stop Climate Chaos coalition Environment
- Climate Emergency Measures Bill
Sex Workers Alliance Ireland (SWAI) · 2 returns Justice and Equality
- Criminal Law Sexual Offenses Act 2017
- Criminal Law Sexual Offenses Act 2017
Pender & Associates Ltd Taxation
- Excise Taxation
Dublin Chamber of Commerce Economic Development and Industry
- Representation to Fianna Fáil in relation to the City Regions Ireland agenda.
Amazon Web Services Economic Development and Industry
- To provide an update to Deputies on AWS' investment in Ireland, sustainability and energy initiatives and the benefits of cloud

What your Cork South-Central TDs did this week

Questions asked 7 total

New lobbying 37 returns

New lobbying 29 returns

Questions asked 35 total

New lobbying 52 returns