Longford-Westmeath — week of Mon, 9 Dec

What your Longford-Westmeath TDs did this week

Mon, 9 Dec – 15 Dec 2019 · 5 TDs · 1 bill voted on · 80 questions · 0 new lobbying filings

Votes this week

Rent Freeze (Fair Rent) Bill 2019

2019-12-12 · 1 vote · Sinn Féin PMB

A bill to amend the Residential Tenancies Act 2004 (as amended) to provide for a rent freeze for all existing and new tenancies

Whether the bill should proceed (Second Stage) · motion passed 83–36

Voted against 2 Kevin Boxer Moran · Peter Burke

Did not vote 3 Micheál Carrigy · Robert Troy · Sorca Clarke

Kevin Boxer Moran — Independent 1 vote · 0 questions · 0 new lobbying returns

Micheál Carrigy — Fine Gael 0 votes · 0 questions · 0 new lobbying returns

Quiet week — no questions filed or new lobbying returns.

Peter Burke — Fine Gael 1 vote · 18 questions · 0 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 18 total

Finance 8 questions
- 2019-12-12 Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Finance the surplus recorded in 2018 on a GGB basis; and the expected surplus to be recorded in 2019. [52508/19]
- 2019-12-12 Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Finance the estimated cost of introducing a new rate of capital acquisitions tax of 20% on the first €100,000 over the existing group A threshold in order that the first €335,000 is exempt, the next €100,000 is charged at 20% and then a further increase is at the existing 33% rate. [52510/19]
- 2019-12-12 Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Finance the estimated cost of introducing a new rate of capital acquisitions tax of 20% on the first €200,000 over the existing group A threshold in order that the first €335,000 is exempt, the next €200,000 is charged at 20% and then a further increase is at the existing 33% rate. [52511/19]
- 2019-12-12 Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Finance the estimated cost of introducing a new rate of capital acquisitions tax of 20% on the first €300,000 over the existing group A threshold in order that the first €335,000 is exempt, the next €300,000 is charged at 20% and then a further increase is at the existing 33% rate. [52512/19]
- 2019-12-12 Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Finance the estimated cost of introducing a new rate of capital acquisitions tax of 20% on the first €400,000 over the existing group A threshold in order that the first €335,000 is exempt, the next €400,000 is charged at 20% and then a further increase is at the existing 33% rate. [52513/19]
- 2019-12-12 Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Finance the estimated cost of introducing a new rate of capital acquisitions tax of 20% on the first €50,000 over the existing group A threshold in order that the first €335,000 is exempt, the next €50,000 is charged at 20% and then a further increase is at the existing 33% rate. [52514/19]
- 2019-12-12 Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Finance the estimated cost of introducing a new rate of capital acquisitions tax of 20% on the first €150,000 over the existing group A threshold in order that the first €335,000 is exempt, the next €150,000 is charged at 20% and then a further increase is at the existing 33% rate. [52515/19]
- 2019-12-12 Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Finance his plans in respect of future changes in the rate of DIRT. [52516/19]
Health 3 questions
- 2019-12-10 Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Health if he will request the HSE to allow a person (details supplied) to receive the optimum dose of their medication as per clinical recommendation without incurring an additional charge; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51339/19]
- 2019-12-12 Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Health his plans regarding compensation for the young persons who received the H1N1 swine flu Pandemrix vaccine and subsequently developed narcolepsy in view of a recent case (details supplied); if there are non-legal routes being considered due to the stress this causes young persons and their families and the cost to the State; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52221/19]
- 2019-12-12 Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Health if home care assistance will be provided for a person (details supplied). [52301/19]
Employment 3 questions
- 2019-12-10 Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if an overdue claim for carer's allowance by a person (details supplied) will be expedited; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [51233/19]
- 2019-12-12 Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the status of an application for a carer's allowance by a person (details supplied). [52304/19]
- 2019-12-12 Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if an application for a carer’s allowance by a person (details supplied) will be expedited; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [52305/19]
Culture 2 questions
- 2019-12-12 Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the details of support for biodiversity projects in counties Longford and Westmeath. [51896/19]
- 2019-12-12 Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the level of expenditure that will need to be achieved in budget 2025 to deliver upon the commitment that such expenditure will be doubled relative to outrun in 2017. [52517/19]
Rural 1 question
- 2019-12-10 Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development if grant funding suitable for a large-scale sports project is available (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51352/19]
Business 1 question
- 2019-12-12 Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the number of firms that availed of InterTradeIreland support to secure Brexit advisory services in 2018 and to date in 2019; the cost in both years; and the average grant. [52507/19]

Robert Troy — Fianna Fáil 0 votes · 60 questions · 0 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 60 total

Education 9 questions
- 2019-12-10 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Education and Skills his plans to introduce a scheme to provide for occupational pensions for school secretaries and caretakers who are paid by their board of management from grants. [51185/19]
- 2019-12-10 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Education and Skills if an application by a school (details supplied) for an additional school building will be expedited. [51624/19]
- 2019-12-10 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Education and Skills the status of an application for capital building works by a school (details supplied). [51813/19]
- 2019-12-11 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Education and Skills the steps that can be taken by the family of a child (details supplied) in circumstances in which no suitable school place is available for them in September 2020. [52026/19]
- 2019-12-11 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Education and Skills if suitable SNA supports will be allocated for a person (details supplied). [52061/19]
- 2019-12-11 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Education and Skills if a NEPS assessment will be expedited for a person (details supplied). [52062/19]
- 2019-12-11 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Education and Skills the expenses incurred by his Department to date in 2019 for the implementation of ongoing communications strategy initiatives that highlight schemes and programmes operated under the auspices of his Department including advertising and promotion on television, radio, newspapers and online in tabular form; and the level of expenditure for each such initiative. [52116/19]
- 2019-12-11 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Education and Skills the expenses incurred by his Department to date in 2019 for the commissioning, development, production, promotion and online sharing of a video that highlighted schemes and programmes operated by his Department in tabular form; if such videos have been commissioned for 2020; and if so, the estimated costs of each such video. [52133/19]
- 2019-12-12 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding the extension to a school (details supplied). [52484/19]
Health 9 questions
- 2019-12-10 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health if a home care package will be expedited for a person (details supplied). [51223/19]
- 2019-12-10 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 285 of 26 November 2019, if a place will be secured for a person (details supplied) [51234/19]
- 2019-12-10 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health if an appointment will be expedited for a person (details supplied). [51679/19]
- 2019-12-10 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health if an appointment will be expedited for a person (details supplied). [51815/19]
- 2019-12-10 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health if an appointment will be expedited for a person (details supplied). [51816/19]
- 2019-12-10 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health if an appointment will be expedited for a person (details supplied). [51817/19]
- 2019-12-11 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health if an application by a person (details supplied) for inclusion on the fair deal scheme will be expedited. [51974/19]
- 2019-12-11 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health the expenses incurred by his Department to date in 2019 for the implementation of ongoing communications strategy initiatives that highlight schemes and programmes operated under the auspices of his Department including advertising and promotion on TV, radio, newspapers and online in tabular form; and the level of expenditure for each such initiative. [52120/19]
- 2019-12-11 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health the expenses incurred by his Department to date in 2019 for the commissioning, development, production, promotion and online sharing of a video that highlighted schemes and programmes operated by his Department in tabular form; if such videos have been commissioned for 2020; and if so, the estimated costs of each such video. [52137/19]
Business 7 questions
- 2019-12-10 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the progress to date in tabular form regarding each of the action points made in the report Measures To Enhance Ireland’s Corporate, Economic And Regulatory Framework, published in November 2017, for which her Department had lead responsibility for implementation; if each such action point has been completed, not completed or is ongoing, respectively; and the revised deadlines for action points not delivered by original timelines committed. [51395/19]
- 2019-12-10 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the progress to date for implementation of each of the 14 recommendations made by the Personal Injuries Commission that fall under her remit regarding personal injury awards; if each such recommendation has been completed, not completed or is ongoing, respectively; and the revised deadlines for recommendations to be fully completed in tabular form. [51401/19]
- 2019-12-11 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the expenses incurred by her Department to date in 2019 for the implementation of ongoing communications strategy initiatives that highlight schemes and programmes operated under the auspices of her Department including advertising and promotion on television, radio, newspapers and online in tabular form; and the level of expenditure for each such initiative. [52111/19]
- 2019-12-11 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the expenses incurred by her Department to date in 2019 for the commissioning, development, production, promotion and online sharing of a video which highlighted schemes and programmes operated by her Department in tabular form; if such videos have been commissioned for 2020; and if so, the estimated costs of each such video. [52128/19]
- 2019-12-11 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the countries visited by her, her predecessors, the Minister of State with special responsibility for trade, employment, business, the EU digital Single Market and data protection and the Minister of State with special responsibility for training, skills, innovation, research and development since May 2016; and the travel, phone and accommodation costs incurred for each visit in tabular form. [52172/19]
- 2019-12-12 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the reason a critical skills employment permit application made by a company (details supplied) is taking a long time to process. [52300/19]
- 2019-12-12 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the number of applicants to the regional technology clustering fund by county and academic institution; the approved applications to the fund announced on 6 December 2019; the funding approved for each; the number of applicants not approved by county and academic institution; the reason for refusal; if there is an appeal mechanism in place to appeal refusal decisions; the amount allocated to the fund in 2019 and 2020; and the amount expended to date in tabular form. [52364/19]
Taoiseach 5 questions
- 2019-12-11 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Taoiseach the expenses incurred by his Department to date in 2019 for the implementation of ongoing communications strategy initiatives that highlight schemes and programmes operated under the auspices of his Department including advertising and promotion on television, radio, newspapers and online in tabular form; and the level of expenditure for each such initiative. [52125/19]
- 2019-12-11 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Taoiseach the expenses incurred by his Department to date in 2019 for the commissioning, development, production, promotion and online sharing of a video which highlighted schemes and programmes operated by his Department in tabular form; if such videos have been commissioned for 2020; and if so, the estimated costs of each such video. [52142/19]
- 2019-12-11 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Taoiseach the associated costs incurred by his Department in hosting the special Cabinet meeting in Trim, County Meath, on 6 December 2019; and the breakdown of the costs including transport, accommodation, food, drink, information technology, public relations and media in tabular form. [52168/19]
- 2019-12-11 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Taoiseach the Government of Ireland-branded information initiatives to date in 2019 that carried out functions (details supplied) involving advertising and promotion on television, radio, newspapers and online in tabular form; the level of expenditure for each initiative; and if his officials or officials from the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade were involved in giving instructions and advice in promoting such initiatives. [52170/19]
- 2019-12-11 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Taoiseach the Government of Ireland-branded information initiatives planned in 2020 that will carry out functions (details supplied) involving advertising and promotion on television, radio, newspapers and online in tabular form; and the level of expenditure for each initiative [52171/19]
Finance 3 questions
- 2019-12-10 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance the progress to date in tabular form regarding each of the action points made in the report Measures to Enhance Ireland’s Corporate, Economic and Regulatory Framework, published in November 2017; if each such action point has been completed, not completed or is ongoing, respectively; and the revised deadlines for action points not delivered by original timelines committed. [51396/19]
- 2019-12-11 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance the expenses incurred by his Department to date in 2019 for the implementation of ongoing communications strategy initiatives that highlight schemes and programmes operated under the auspices of his Department including advertising and promotion on television, radio, newspapers and online in tabular form; and the level of expenditure for each such initiative. [52118/19]
- 2019-12-11 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance the expenses incurred by his Department to date in 2019 for the commissioning, development, production, promotion and online sharing of a video that highlighted schemes and programmes operated by his Department in tabular form; if such videos have been commissioned for 2020; and if so, the estimated costs of each such video. [52135/19]
Justice 3 questions
- 2019-12-10 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the progress to date in tabular form for each of the action points made in a report Measures to Enhance Ireland’s Corporate, Economic and Regulatory Framework, published in November 2017; if each such action point has been completed, not completed or is ongoing, respectively; and the revised deadlines for action points not delivered by original timelines committed. [51397/19]
- 2019-12-11 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the expenses incurred by his Department to date in 2019 for the implementation of ongoing communications strategy initiatives that highlight schemes and programmes operated under the auspices of his Department including advertising and promotion on television, radio, newspapers and online in tabular form; and the level of expenditure for each such initiative. [52122/19]
- 2019-12-11 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the expenses incurred by his Department to date in 2019 for the commissioning, development, production, promotion and online sharing of a video that highlighted schemes and programmes operated by his Department in tabular form; if such videos have been commissioned for 2020; and if so, the estimated costs of each such video. [52139/19]
Public 3 questions
- 2019-12-11 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the expenses incurred by his Department to date in 2019 for the implementation of ongoing communications strategy initiatives that highlight schemes and programmes operated under the auspices of his Department including advertising and promotion on television, radio, newspapers and online in tabular form; and the level of expenditure for each such initiative. [52123/19]
- 2019-12-11 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the expenses incurred by his Department to date in 2019 for the commissioning, development, production, promotion and online sharing of a video that highlighted schemes and programmes operated by his Department in tabular form; if such videos have been commissioned for 2020; and if so, the estimated costs of each such video. [52140/19]
- 2019-12-11 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the associated costs incurred by his Department and the Office of Public Works in hosting the special Cabinet meeting in Trim, County Meath on 6 December 2019, in tabular form. [52169/19]
Housing 3 questions
- 2019-12-11 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government if a mapping issue (details supplied) that is currently with the Land Registry will be expedited. [51976/19]
- 2019-12-11 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the expenses incurred by his Department to date in 2019 for the implementation of ongoing communications strategy initiatives that highlight schemes and programmes operated under the auspices of his Department, including advertising and promotion on television, radio, newspapers and online, in tabular form; and the level of expenditure for each such initiative. [52121/19]
- 2019-12-11 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the expenses incurred by his Department to date in 2019 for the commissioning, development, production, promotion and online sharing of a video that highlighted schemes and programmes operated by his Department, in tabular form; if such videos have been commissioned for 2020, and if so, the estimated costs of each such video. [52138/19]
Defence 2 questions
- 2019-12-11 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the expenses incurred by his Department to date in 2019 for the implementation of ongoing communications strategy initiatives that highlight schemes and programmes operated under the auspices of his Department including advertising and promotion on television, radio, newspapers and online in tabular form; and the level of expenditure for each such initiative. [52115/19]
- 2019-12-11 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the expenses incurred by his Department to date in 2019 for the commissioning, development, production, promotion and online sharing of a video that highlighted schemes and programmes operated by his Department in tabular form; if such videos have been commissioned for 2020; and if so, the estimated costs of each such video. [52132/19]
Foreign 2 questions
- 2019-12-11 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the expenses incurred by his Department to date in 2019 for the implementation of ongoing communications strategy initiatives that highlight schemes and programmes operated under the auspices of his Department, including advertising and promotion on television, radio, newspapers and online in tabular form; and the level of expenditure for each such initiative. [52119/19]
- 2019-12-11 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the expenses incurred by his Department to date in 2019 for the commissioning, development, production, promotion and online sharing of a video that highlighted schemes and programmes operated by his Department in tabular form; if such videos have been commissioned for 2020; and if so, the estimated costs of each such video. [52136/19]
Agriculture 2 questions
- 2019-12-11 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the expenses incurred by his Department to date in 2019 for the implementation of ongoing communications strategy initiatives that highlight schemes and programmes operated under the auspices of his Department including advertising and promotion on television, radio, newspapers and online in tabular form; and the level of expenditure for each such initiative. [52110/19]
- 2019-12-11 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the expenses incurred by his Department to date in 2019 for the commissioning, development, production, promotion and online sharing of a video that highlighted schemes and programmes operated by his Department in tabular form; if such videos have been commissioned for 2020; and if so, the estimated costs of each such video. [52127/19]
Communications 2 questions
- 2019-12-11 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the expenses incurred by his Department to date in 2019 for the implementation of ongoing communications strategy initiatives that highlight schemes and programmes operated under the auspices of his Department including advertising and promotion on television, radio, newspapers and online in tabular form; and the level of expenditure for each such initiative. [52113/19]
- 2019-12-11 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the expenses incurred by his Department to date in 2019 for the commissioning, development, production, promotion and online sharing of a video that highlighted schemes and programmes operated by his Department in tabular form; if such videos have been commissioned for 2020; and if so, the estimated costs of each such video. [52130/19]
Transport 2 questions
- 2019-12-11 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the expenses incurred by his Department to date in 2019 for the implementation of ongoing communications strategy initiatives that highlight schemes and programmes operated under the auspices of his Department including advertising and promotion on television, radio, newspapers and online in tabular form; and the level of expenditure for each such initiative. [52126/19]
- 2019-12-11 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the expenses incurred by his Department to date in 2019 for the commissioning, development, production, promotion and online sharing of a video that highlighted schemes and programmes operated by his Department in tabular form; if such videos have been commissioned for 2020; and if so, the estimated costs of each such video.. [52143/19]
Children 2 questions
- 2019-12-11 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the expenses incurred by her Department to date in 2019 for the implementation of ongoing communications strategy initiatives that highlight schemes and programmes operated under the auspices of her Department including advertising and promotion on television, radio, newspapers and online in tabular form; and the level of expenditure for each such initiative. [52112/19]
- 2019-12-11 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the expenses incurred by her Department to date in 2019 for the commissioning, development, production, promotion and online sharing of a video that highlighted schemes and programmes operated by her Department in tabular form; if such videos have been commissioned for 2020; and if so, the estimated costs of each such video. [52129/19]
Rural 2 questions
- 2019-12-11 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the expenses incurred by his Department to date in 2019 for the implementation of ongoing communications strategy initiatives that highlight schemes and programmes operated under the auspices of his Department including advertising and promotion on television, radio, newspapers and online in tabular form; and the level of expenditure for each such initiative. [52124/19]
- 2019-12-11 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the expenses incurred by his Department to date in 2019 for the commissioning, development, production, promotion and online sharing of a video that highlighted schemes and programmes operated by his Department in tabular form; if such videos have been commissioned for 2020; and if so, the estimated costs of each such video. [52141/19]
Employment 2 questions
- 2019-12-11 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the expenses incurred by her Department to date in 2019 for the implementation of ongoing communications strategy initiatives that highlight schemes and programmes operated under the auspices of her Department including advertising and promotion on television, radio, newspapers and online in tabular form; and the level of expenditure for each such initiative. [52117/19]
- 2019-12-11 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the expenses incurred by her Department to date in 2019 for the commissioning, development, production, promotion and online sharing of a video that highlighted schemes and programmes operated by her Department in tabular form; if such videos have been commissioned for 2020; and if so, the estimated costs of each such video. [52134/19]
Culture 2 questions
- 2019-12-11 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the expenses incurred by her Department to date in 2019 for the implementation of ongoing communications strategy initiatives that highlight schemes and programmes operated under the auspices of her Department including advertising and promotion on television, radio, newspapers and online in tabular form; and the level of expenditure for each such initiative.. [52114/19]
- 2019-12-11 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the expenses incurred by her Department to date in 2019 for the commissioning, development, production, promotion and online sharing of a video that highlighted schemes and programmes operated by her Department in tabular form; if such videos have been commissioned for 2020; and if so, the estimated costs of each such video.. [52131/19]

Sorca Clarke — Sinn Féin 0 votes · 0 questions · 0 new lobbying returns

Quiet week — no questions filed or new lobbying returns.