Dún Laoghaire — week of Mon, 16 Sept

Richard Boyd Barrett — People Before Profit-Solidarity 0 votes · 12 questions · 29 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 12 total

Housing 6 questions
- 2019-09-18 Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government if he will intervene in eviction attempts by two owners of properties (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37383/19]
- 2019-09-18 Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government his plans to review the HAP limits in view of the difficulties those in need of housing are experiencing trying to find homes within the current limits; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37387/19]
- 2019-09-18 Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government if he will intervene in the latest eviction attempt of eight tenants at a location (details supplied) by the property owner in view of the fact this is the third attempt by the owners to mass evict these tenants over the past two years utilising different loopholes in the residential tenancies legislation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37391/19]
- 2019-09-18 Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government his plans for the retrofitting of council-owned dwellings; the grants and supports available for those that own their home to complete similar retrofitting; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37389/19]
- 2019-09-18 Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government when he expects the planned review of income eligibility limits for social housing to be completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37388/19]
- 2019-09-18 Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the status of the provision of affordable homes and the eligibility criteria for such homes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37390/19]
Health 3 questions
- 2019-09-18 Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the fact that recent requests by service users to be allowed membership of the group company of an organisation (details supplied) and to have representatives on the board have been refused; if the organisation will be instructed to accept the request by service users for membership of the company and board representation in view of the report by the independent review group examining the role of voluntary organisations and recommendations in the report that such services should be service user centred; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37758/19]
- 2019-09-18 Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Health the reason, despite assurances from the HSE and his Department that there would be no cuts or reduction in services at an organisation (details supplied) that such reductions and cuts have taken place; if the restoration of these services will be ensured; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37761/19]
- 2019-09-18 Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Health if the expenditure of public funds at an organisation (details supplied) will be reviewed, in particular the decision to spend €800,000 on a prime site in Tallaght; the impact this has had or will have on other services and service users; if a value for money audit was carried out; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37762/19]
Taoiseach 1 question
- 2019-09-17 Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee on the economy will next meet. [37385/19]
Foreign 1 question
- 2019-09-17 Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the efforts he and his European counterparts are making to ensure human and democratic rights in China, particularly in view of the recent protests in Hong Kong; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37381/19]
Culture 1 question
- 2019-09-19 Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the measures she plans to take to ensure greater income and employment security and full entitlement to employment rights in the arts, film and creative industries; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37927/19]

New lobbying 29 returns

NCBI Budgetary matters
- Invited TDs to NCBI's Oireachtas Briefing 2019 and provided with a copy of our Oireachtas Briefing Report.
Fórsa trade union Local Government
- More Power to You: The campaign to reclaim the role of local authorities and local democracy
Southside Partnership DLR Social Protection
- Seeking changes to criteria and operational conditions of DEASP funded activation programmes and services including Tús, CE, Back to Work Enterprise Allowance and Local Employment Services provision.
Irish League of Credit Unions Finance
- To lobby for the policy objectives of ILCU as set out in our Six Strategic Steps document
Uplift 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.
Irish Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - IACP Education and Training
- Advocating for the introduction of a school-support therapeutic counselling service to support existing mental health structures in second-level schools.
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.
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)
Irish Wildbird Conservancy Environment
- Communicating BirdWatch Ireland goals for nature to local and European election candidates
Ibec · 2 returns Budgetary matters · Banking and Financial Institutions
- Business priorities for Budget 2020
- Property industry Ireland Pre-Budget 2020 Submission
Threshold Housing
- Invitation to seminar on the Residential Tenancies (Amendment) Act 2019.
Construction Defects Alliance Housing
- Redress scheme for apartments owners affected by fire and other defects
Irish Environmental Network Environment
- Public Consultation on Phoenix Park Strategic Plan
Montague Communications Ltd · 2 returns Housing · Local Government
- Redress scheme for apartment owners affected by fire and other defects
- Campaign to strengthen the powers of Irish local government
Disability Federation of Ireland Budgetary matters
- Submission to the Budgetary Oversight Committee on Budget Proofing
Hume Brophy Taxation
- Budget 2020
SIPTU - Services Industrial Professional Trade Union Employment
- Amendment to the National Minimum Wage - Protection of Employees Tips Bill
Chambers Ireland Budgetary matters
- Our budget 2020 submission
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
Irish Council for Civil Liberties Justice and Equality
- Inquiry into Sallins Train Robbery Case
The Union of Students in Ireland Education and Training
- Fees, accommodation, SUSI,
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA Agriculture
- Cattle Prices
Sex Workers Alliance Ireland (SWAI) · 2 returns Justice and Equality
- Criminal Law Sexual Offenses Act 2017
- Criminal Law Sexual Offenses Act 2017
Stop Climate Chaos coalition Environment
- Climate Emergency Measures Bill

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Questions asked 12 total

New lobbying 29 returns