Cork South-Central — week of Mon, 18 May

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire — Sinn Féin 0 votes · 21 questions · 30 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 21 total

Education 20 questions
- 2020-05-20 Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Education and Skills the guidance which will be given to teachers regarding the evidence they are expected to use in the calculation of grades; and the extent to which discretion will be given. [6396/20]
- 2020-05-20 Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Education and Skills if mock exams, junior certificate and Christmas exams will be taken account of for calculated grades; and if so, the weighting of each. [6397/20]
- 2020-05-20 Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Education and Skills the safeguards which will be put in place to minimise the impact of school profiling; and if it is the case that school results will be adjusted upwards or downwards depending on said profile. [6398/20]
- 2020-05-20 Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Education and Skills the approach his Department is expecting to take to provide calculated grades for students that are repeating the leaving certificate or a particular subject or that are taking a subject outside a traditional school setting in view of the fact that there may not be the same knowledge of the student or may not be the same evidence basis; and the guidance to ensure they are given a calculated grade. [6399/20]
- 2020-05-20 Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Education and Skills the criteria that will be used to decide whether to proceed with the leaving certificate in the coming months; the circumstances in which he will be satisfied that it is safe to run the leaving certificate; and his plans to ensure that notice will be given in order to allow for study. [6400/20]
- 2020-05-20 Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Education and Skills if those that are home schooled will get a calculated grade. [6401/20]
- 2020-05-20 Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will reconsider the need for school profiling in view of the fact that it has a potentially harmful effect on schools with a lower profile of results and other safeguards are in place and can be put in place. [6402/20]
- 2020-05-20 Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Education and Skills the steps he is taking to ensure that students who have received a conditional offer of a place at a university in Britain or Northern Ireland through the UCAS system will not lose that place and that offers will still stand; and the way in which he plans to achieve this outcome. [6403/20]
- 2020-05-20 Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Education and Skills if the same guidance will be provided for teachers who are teaching leaving certificate applied students as to students generally; and if not, the nature of this guidance. [6404/20]
- 2020-05-20 Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Education and Skills if his attention has been drawn to the situation facing persons who are seeking to become teachers and who, in order to further this objective, have repeated subjects such as, for example, Irish, having completed the remainder of the leaving certificate in another year; and if the calculation of their grade will be considered acceptable to admit students to teacher training courses in such circumstances. [6405/20]
- 2020-05-20 Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Education and Skills the situation that applies in respect of students who are not classed as independent and whose parents are temporarily unemployed due to Covid-19 related circumstances but do not know if they will be taken on again such as, for example, in the bar or retail trade; and if persons in these circumstances will qualify for the change of circumstances clause. [6406/20]
- 2020-05-20 Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he is taking steps to ameliorate the stress facing leaving certificate students by seeking to expand the number of places at third level in view of the reduction in the number of international students seeking to study here. [6407/20]
- 2020-05-20 Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Education and Skills if his attention has been drawn to the paper produced by an association (details supplied) regarding the severe financial position faced by universities and other third level institutions; and his views on whether dedicated sustainability and growth funding is needed for the sector. [6408/20]
- 2020-05-20 Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Education and Skills the status of the provision of specific counselling and mental health supports for leaving certificate students. [6409/20]
- 2020-05-20 Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Education and Skills if his attention has been drawn to the impact that recent events have had on fifth year students; and the steps being taken to support them. [6410/20]
- 2020-05-20 Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will seek to expand places on the higher education access route, HEAR, and disability access route to education, DARE, schemes in view of the impact of recent events in order to ensure that the impact on students who suffer from disadvantage is minimised. [6411/20]
- 2020-05-20 Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will seek to expand access to SUSI, increase the amount of the grant and reduce income thresholds in order to ensure that the impact of recent events on disadvantaged students will be minimised. [6412/20]
- 2020-05-20 Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Education and Skills his plans to support children who are finishing primary school during and transitioning to secondary school at this time. [6413/20]
- 2020-05-20 Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Education and Skills if his attention has been drawn to the fact that service delivery staff had been employed for a number of weeks of the year by the State Examinations Commission will now not be employed disrupting their pattern of employment; and his views on whether functions can be found for the staff to ensure that they are kept in employment in view of the fact the delivery of calculated grades in 2020 will be labour intensive. [6922/20]
- 2020-05-20 Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Education and Skills his views on whether the entire 2020 cohort of leaving certificate students should be entitled to resit the exam at any stage in their lives at no cost, including the cost of tuition through further education and so on in recognition of the disruption to the tuition of the school year. [6923/20]
Health 1 question
- 2020-05-20 Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Health his views on whether home help workers should be entitled to PPE and adequate sanitisers; if they have such access; and the steps he plans to take to ensure that this happens. [6414/20]

New lobbying 30 returns

P. J. Carroll & Company Ltd Education and Training
- Letter providing information on PJ Carroll's newly launched education training tool 'Verify' for retailers to help educate and support them on ensuring vaping products are not sold to those under 18; reiterate our support of outlawing sale of vaping products to under 18s
Community Workers' Limited · 2 returns Community · Justice and Equality
- CWI sent a letter to all TDs on the issue of commissioning and public procurement outlining the conclusions and recommendations of a forthcoming publication on the issue
- CWI issued a submission developed jointly by a range of NGOs on the impact of COVID-19 on the most vulnerable groups and a planning framework to mitigate against the worst impacts
National Adult Literacy Agency Education and Training
- Adult literacy, numeracy and digital skills policy.
Irish Council for International Students (ICOS) Education and Training
- Programme for Government
AONTAS · 2 returns Education and Training
- Contacted specific candidates for election to the 33rd Dail regarding AONTAS election priorities, based on their positions as Ministers, Ministers of State, Party Spokespeople for Education and Skills.
- Email to candidates for election to the 33rd Daíl regarding AONTAS' election priorities
CESCA Community
- General Election and Programme for Government. A general election manifesto was developed reflecting the policy areas of concern for the 18 members of Cork Equal and Sustainable Communities Alliance (CESCA). The manifesto contained four specific areas: childcare, the sustainability of the community and voluntary sector, access to health care and access to housing in Cork City. The manifesto was shared via email with all election candidates in Cork City. Posts were also shared on social media.
British Irish Chamber of Commerce Trade
- 8th January 2020 Dissemination of Brexit Policy Paper - How to Make Brexit Work for All Part 2: Signposts for Services
Cork Chamber · 5 returns Economic Development and Industry
- GE2020 Manifesto
- Press Commentary Circulation to Stakeholders on COVID-19 Supports
- GE 2020 Hustings
- Mobility Policy Submisisons, Circular Economy Submission & Cycle Route Submission
- Environmental Levies and GHG Consultations
Psychiatric Nurses Association Health
- Ambulance Paramedics (NASRA) who want to join the union of their choice (PNA) have had this choice taken from them by their employer who has ordered HSE payroll to cease deductions tp the PNA at source
FleishmanHillard, Ireland Employment
- Government Response to COVID-19 Pandemic
Technological Universities Association Education and Training
- Funding for higher education: the case to increase the overall funding per student for higher education institutions, address the funding deficit of the previous ten years and put in place a sustainable funding model, such as those proposed in the Cassells report.
CoAction West Cork Public Expenditure and Reform
- 1. HSE budget cut 1.25% applied to CoAction West Cork CLG (CoAction) as per HSE Service Plan 2020. 2. Pay Restoration for Section 39 staff (Ref: Emergency Measures in Public Interests (FEMPI) legislation, Croke Park & Haddington Road Agreements.) 3. Funding for unmet and changing needs of people we support in CoAction as part of National Federation of Voluntary Service Providers National campaign.
Instinctif Partners Public Affairs Ireland Health
- Critical Employees and the supply of medicines
Nasc Ireland Justice and Equality
- Change to accommodation provided to asylum seekers to enable them to follow Public Health Guidelines during the Covid emergency, Also a call to move vulnerable people out of Direct Provision.
Irish Second-Level Students' Union (ISSU) · 2 returns Education and Training
- 2020 State Examinations
- General Election Manifesto
Irish Universities Association · 3 returns Education and Training
- Seeking increased commitment on funding
- State funding of third level education
- Covid-19 impact on universities and the role of universities in economic recovery
Autism Spectrum Information, Advice and Meeting Point Ltd, Trading as AsIAm · 2 returns Education and Training
- Contacted the Minister for Education, his officials and relevant Party Spokespeople to discuss the proposed changes to the SNA Allocation Model
- Communicated with the Minister for Education and Skills, and relevant public representatives and officials, to outline the challenges being experienced by autistic students during the COVID-19 pandemic and requesting a range of supports
Amnesty International Ireland Justice and Equality
- Signed open Letter to Government Ministers, with copies sent to Oireachtas members, from over 900 experts and activists on COVID-19 and direct provision
The Asthma Society of Ireland Health
- asthma health policies and programmes, Access to medication, access to healthcare providers, access to diagnostics, expansion of existing programmes, air quality measures
The Irish Hospice Foundation Health
- Request to sign People's Charter on Death Dying and Bereavement

Micheál Martin — Fianna Fáil 0 votes · 8 questions · 192 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 8 total

Taoiseach 4 questions
- 2020-05-20 Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Taoiseach if he will report on the latest EU Council meeting and the issues that were discussed. [5550/20]
- 2020-05-20 Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Taoiseach if he has spoken directly to other EU leaders recently about the Covid-19 crisis and associated issues. [5551/20]
- 2020-05-20 Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Taoiseach if he has spoken with Prime Minister Johnson recently; and if so, the issues that were discussed. [5552/20]
- 2020-05-20 Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Taoiseach the number of non-Civil Service staff recruited by his Department since 1 February 2020. [5553/20]
Employment 3 questions
- 2020-05-20 Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if she met with the staff of a company (details supplied) to discuss the recent announcement regarding the closing of its outlets; if the staff have an entitlement to redundancy from their former employer; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5797/20]
- 2020-05-20 Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if she has received notification from a company (details supplied) of a proposal of collective redundancy as is required under section 12 of the Protection of Employment Act 1977; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5878/20]
- 2020-05-20 Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if she has engaged with representatives of the employees of a company (details supplied) to ensure that the company is complying with all legal requirements in the treatment of its employees; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5879/20]
Business 1 question
- 2020-05-20 Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation if a company (details supplied) has an obligation to attend the Labour Relations Commission and or Labour Court to discuss company redundancy for its staff; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5798/20]

New lobbying 192 returns

COPE Galway CLG Housing
- Programme for Government - seeking the inclusion of a range of legislative and other measures in respect of issues of housing and homelessness, domestic abuse and older people in the programme for Government following the General Election of February 2020
IS&WFPO CLG Marine
- Meeting request, communication prior to General Election, assistance fir Fishing Industry during Covid 19 - Tie up Scheme/Storage Aid
Immigrant Council of Ireland · 2 returns Justice and Equality
- Following the General Election & 34 local council seats becoming vacant, we sent a letter to political party leaders (and chairpersons) to consider people from a migrant background during the co-option process
- Post General Election we wrote to the leaders of the 3 largest parties requesting they consider including a candidate from a migrant background as one of their Taoiseach nominations, should they be in that position
Community Workers' Limited · 3 returns Community · Justice and Equality
- CWI lobbied political parties on the Programme for Government in the areas of social inclusion, equality, human rights, climate justice and community development y developing a manifesto for the Programme for Governement and submitting to all political parties
- CWI sent a letter to all TDs on the issue of commissioning and public procurement outlining the conclusions and recommendations of a forthcoming publication on the issue
- CWI issued a submission developed jointly by a range of NGOs on the impact of COVID-19 on the most vulnerable groups and a planning framework to mitigate against the worst impacts
National Adult Literacy Agency Education and Training
- Adult literacy, numeracy and digital skills policy.
Irish Pharmaceutical Healthcare Association Health
- Importance of a definitive and focused medicines policy, especially regarding access, in the Programme for Government
Paralympics Ireland Sports and Recreation
- Request for support for Paralympics Ireland and Tokyo 2020
INTO - Irish National Teachers' Organisation Education and Training
- Class Size for primary schools
Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers Association · 2 returns Budgetary matters · Agriculture
- Meeting with Micheal Martin, Leader of Fianna Fail.
- ICMSA setting out the key issues that must be addressed in Government formation talks from an agricultural perspective.
Home and Community Care Ireland Health
- Inform the development of the programme for government through a detailed policy document
Family Carers Ireland Health
- Programme for Government
Irish Petrol Retailers Association Finance
- Rates Relief during Covid-19
Treoir (Federation of Services for Unmarried Parents and their Children) Community
- Circulated Treoir's election manifesto to all party leaders asking them to consider issues affecting parents in the next programme of government
AONTAS · 2 returns Education and Training
- Email with attached letter sent to the Fianna Fail, Fine Gael, Green Party and Labour Party leadership teams regarding development of the Programme for Government.
- Email to candidates for election to the 33rd Daíl regarding AONTAS' election priorities
Freight Transport Association of Ireland Transport
- Highlight distribution and delivery challenges during the COVID19 into HSE hospitals
Fórsa trade union Public Expenditure and Reform
- Lobbying during the lead up to the general election to encourage political parties to adopt policy items into their political party manifesto and to bring those items to discussions onprogramme for government. This included legislation and in some cases, would have a budgetary impact.
The Irish Traveller Movement Justice and Equality
- Programme for Government inclusions for Travellers. Place in the Seanad for Travellers. Traveller Accommodation. Covid 19 Supports Education , Accommodation
Irish Wildbird Conservancy · 3 returns Environment
- Advocating for a Hen harrier Threat Response Plan that can address pressures and threats such as forestry, wind energy and agriculture.
- Advocating for a forestry model in Ireland that can deliver psoitive outcomes for biodiversity, water quality, climate and communities.
- Advocated for increased funding for biodiversity in Ireland including for NPWS and eNGOs in general and including BirdWatch Ireland
Stop Climate Chaos coalition · 3 returns Environment
- A call on party political leaders to put Fairer, Faster Climate Action central to negotiations on Government formation and to the next Programme for Government
- Ensuring the Programme for Government Delivers a Fair Recovery (post-Covid-19) with Faster Climate Action
- The dissemination of a commissioned Terms of Reference and background analysis document with the aim of informing of the proposed review into the security and sustainability of Ireland's energy supply.
Peter McVerry Trust Housing
- Advocacy relating to potential future Government Housing policy
Irish Association of Funeral Directors Social Protection
- To reinstate the Bereavement Grant
Barnardos · 2 returns Children and Youth Affairs
- Emailed TDs informing them of general election manifesto and asking for their support.
- Letter sent to party leaders on policy recommendations in advance of Government formation.
Care Alliance Ireland Justice and Equality
- Correspondence from 7 Nominating Bodies of the Administrative Panel seeking the nomination of John Dolan, CEO of the Disability Federation of Ireland, to Seanad Eireann
NCBI Health
- Challenges arising from Covid-19
START (Southern Taskgroup on Abortion and Reproductive Topics) Health
- re rolling out the State Contraception scheme
Environmental Pillar · 2 returns Environment
- Election Manifesto and Programme for Government
- Programme for Government
Rare Diseases Ireland Health
- Rare disease health policy in programme for government
CESCA Community
- General Election and Programme for Government. A general election manifesto was developed reflecting the policy areas of concern for the 18 members of Cork Equal and Sustainable Communities Alliance (CESCA). The manifesto contained four specific areas: childcare, the sustainability of the community and voluntary sector, access to health care and access to housing in Cork City. The manifesto was shared via email with all election candidates in Cork City. Posts were also shared on social media.
Ruhama Justice and Equality
- Recommendation to Party leaders and negotiators to include the needs of women in prostitution and victims of sex trafficking in the new Programme for Government, and actions to combat trafficking and the exploitation of prostitution
The Irish Academy of Engineering Finance
- Ideas for the Programme for Government - This report highlights a number of issues and suggests practical measures to address these challenges - Climate Action. Housing & Transport. Economic Development. Enterprise, Innovation & Development.
Cork Simon Community Housing
- Government's response to the housing and homeless crisis.
Ibec · 4 returns Economic Development and Industry · Employment
- Impact of COVID-19 on the drinks sector
- Role of a social dialogue in next government
- All Island Economy
- Measures to protect Irish society and economy during the COVID-19 pandemic
Banking & Payments Federation Ireland Banking and Financial Institutions
- Discussion of Covid-19 next steps between Fianna Fáil Leader and retail bank CEOs
College of Psychiatrists of Ireland Health
- Letter to six political party leaders re concern of the impact of Covid 19 on an already underdeveloped, under resourced mental health services, on people with mental illness and for emerging and expected new referrals of mental health conditions. Priority required in a new programme for government to address the impact as well as existing issues of mental health services and support.
Irish Haemochromatosis Association Health
- €80 unfair Venesection Charge for Haemochromatosis patients who don't have a medical card or private insurance
Irish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Agriculture
- ISPCA Manifesto for Animal Welfare in advance of GE2020
Early Childhood Ireland · 3 returns Children and Youth Affairs
- Response to the Fianna Fail and Fine Gael Framework document
- Programme for Government
- Retention of the Department of Children & Youth Affairs
Health Research Charities Ireland Health
- Programme for Government
Cork Chamber · 7 returns Economic Development and Industry
- GE2020 Manifesto
- Economic Recovery COVID 19
- Press Commentary Circulation to Stakeholders on COVID-19 Supports
- Mobility Policy Submisisons, Circular Economy Submission & Cycle Route Submission
- Environmental Levies and GHG Consultations
- CIF Dinner
- Cork Chamber Annual Dinner
Misean Cara Foreign Affairs
- Protect ODA budget
Red Flag Consulting Limited Health
- To provide an update on Ireland's medical cannabis access programme in advance of the General Election
Psychiatric Nurses Association Health
- Ambulance Paramedics (NASRA) who want to join the union of their choice (PNA) have had this choice taken from them by their employer who has ordered HSE payroll to cease deductions tp the PNA at source
CHILDREN'S RIGHTS ALLIANCE - REPUBLIC OF IRELAND LIMITED Children and Youth Affairs
- Programme for Government
Nursing Homes Ireland Health
- Engagement with public officials re key challenges presenting for nursing homes by COVID-19 and measures required to support nursing homes in managing the disease
Alcohol Action Ireland Health
- Alcohol policy and the implementation of the Public Health Alcohol Act
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA · 53 returns Agriculture · Finance · Employment · EU Affairs · Social Protection · Marine · Heritage · Environment · Energy and Natural Resources · Health · Justice and Equality · Trade · Budgetary matters
- FARM SAFETY - IFA Submission to the Political Parties and Dáil Candidates for 2020 General Election
- Hemp Production - IFA Submission to the Political Parties and Dáil Candidates for 2020 General Election
- Regulation of Lobbying - IFA Submission to the Political Parties and Dáil Candidates for 2020 General Election
- EMPLOYMENT PERMITS - IFA Submission to the Political Parties and Dáil Candidates for 2020 General Election
- CHARTER OF RIGHTS FOR FARMERS - IFA Submission to the Political Parties and Dáil Candidates for 2020 General Election
- CAP Transition Arrangements - IFA Submission for the Political Parties and Dáil Candidates for 2020 General Election
- FARM ASSIST & RURAL SOCIAL SCHEME - IFA Submission to the Political Parties and Dáil Candidates for 2020 General Election
- FARM FINANCE & TAXATION PRIORITIES - IFA Submission to the Political Parties and Dáil Candidates for 2020 General Election
- AGRICULTURAL APPEALS - IFA Submission to the Political Parties and Dáil Candidates for 2020 General Election
- CAP Budget - National Co-Financing 2021-2027- IFA Submission to the Political Parties and Dail Candidates for the 2020 General Election
- AQUACULTURE - IFA Submission to the Political Parties and Dáil Candidates for 2020 General Election
- DESIGNATED NATURA AREAS - IFA Submission to the Political Parties and Dáil Candidates for 2020 General Election
- HORTICULTURE and POTATOES - IFA Submission to the Political Parties and Dáil Candidates for 2020 General Election
- GRAIN - IFA Submission to the Political Parties and Dáil Candidates for 2020 General Election
- Broadband Availability & Access - IFA Submission to the Political Parties and Dáil Candidates for 2020 General Election
- DAIRY - IFA Submission to the Political Parties and Dáil Candidates for 2020 General Election
- PIGS and POULTRY - IFA Submission to the Political Parties and Dáil Candidates for 2020 General Election
- LIVESTOCK - IFA Submission to the Political Parties and Dáil Candidates for 2020 General Election
- ANIMAL HEALTH - IFA Submission to the Political Parties and Dáil Candidates for 2020 General Election
- ORGANIC FARMING - IFA Submission to the Political Parties and Dáil Candidates for 2020 General Election
- CAP Reform Proposals (Rural Development) - IFA Submission to the Political Parties and Dáil Candidates for 2020 General Election
- IFA 65th Annual General Meeting (AGM)
- Brexit & Future EU-UK Trading Relationship - IFA Submission to the Political Parties and Dáil Candidates for 2020 General Election
- FARM FORESTRY - IFA Submission to the Political Parties and Dáil Candidates for 2020 General Election
- EU Council April 2020 - COVID-19 - Internal Market - Support for Agriculture
- INPUTS & INSURANCE - IFA Submission to the Political Parties and Dáil Candidates for 2020 General Election
- EU CAP Budget 2021-2027- IFA Submission to the Political Parties and Dail Candidates for the 2020 General Election
- CAP Reform Proposals - (Producer Organisations (POs) ) - IFA Submission to the Political Parties and Dáil Candidates for 2020 General Election
- SHEEP - IFA Submission to the Political Parties and Dáil Candidates for 2020 General Election
- HEDGE CUTTING & GORSE BURNING - IFA Submission to the Political Parties and Dáil Candidates for 2020 General Election
- Environment, Climate Action - IFA Submission to the Political Parties and Dáil Candidates for 2020 General Election
- Green House Gas Emissions Target - Programme for Government
- CAP Reform Proposals - IFA Submission to the Political Parties and Dáil Candidates for 2020 General Election.
- Renewable Energy & the Bioeconomy - IFA Submission to the Political Parties and Dáil Candidates for 2020 General Election
- Tyre Recycling - IFA Submission to the Political Parties and Dáil Candidates for 2020 General Election
- Litter - IFA Submission to the Political Parties and Dáil Candidates for 2020 General Election
- Water - IFA Submission to the Political Parties and Dáil Candidates for 2020 General Election
- Fair Deal & Support for Older People - IFA Submission to the Political Parties and Dáil Candidates for 2020 General Election
- Rural Crime - IFA Submission to the Political Parties and Dáil Candidates for 2020 General Election
- Local Community Development Companies (LCDC)/Leader - IFA Submission to the Political Parties and Dáil Candidates for 2020 General Election
- Rural Planning & National Planning Framework (NPF) - IFA Submission to the Political Parties and Dáil Candidates for 2020 General Election
- Recreational Routes - Greenways/Walkways - IFA Submission to the Political Parties and Dáil Candidates for 2020 General Election
- Retail Regulation - IFA Submission to the Political Parties and Dáil Candidates for 2020 General Election
- EU Trade Policy - IFA Submission to the Political Parties and Dáil Candidates for 2020 General Election
- Rural Roads - IFA Submission to the Political Parties and Dáil Candidates for 2020 General Election
- Flooding - IFA Submission to the Political Parties and Dáil Candidates for 2020 General Election
- Rural Transport - IFA Submission to the Political Parties and Dáil Candidates for 2020 General Election
- Restoration of CPO Goodwill Payment - IFA Submission to the Political Parties and Dáil Candidates for 2020 General Election
- Common Aagriculture Policy (CAP) Transition - Convergence of Entitlements
- Beef: Need for strong EU and National Supports in the COVID-19 Emergency
- Programme for Government - IFA Priorities for farming and rural Ireland in any new Programme
- Property Rights / Cap on Market Value of Land
- Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael Framework Document (15th April 2020)
Dublin Chamber of Commerce · 3 returns Economic Development and Industry
- Micheál Martin TD addressing members at Dublin Chamber event
- Communication to party leaders following the General Election
- Representation to Micheál Martin TD in relation to City Regions Ireland
Threshold · 2 returns Housing · Justice and Equality
- Emailed Threshold's General Election Housing Platform and questionnaire to the TD.
- Correspondence from 7 Nominating Bodies of the Administrative Panel seeking the nomination of John Dolan, CEO of the Disability Federation of Ireland, to Seanad Eireann
Scale Ireland · 2 returns Economic Development and Industry
- Startup policy priorities for the next Programme for Government
- Emergency financial support for Ireland's innovation-driven startups in response to Covid-19
Mental Health Reform Health
- To advocate for legislative change and increased public funding for mental health.
FleishmanHillard, Ireland Employment
- Government Response to COVID-19 Pandemic
Focus Ireland · 2 returns Housing
- Five point plan for ending homelessness
- Proposals for election manifestos
CoAction West Cork Public Expenditure and Reform
- 1. HSE budget cut 1.25% applied to CoAction West Cork CLG (CoAction) as per HSE Service Plan 2020. 2. Pay Restoration for Section 39 staff (Ref: Emergency Measures in Public Interests (FEMPI) legislation, Croke Park & Haddington Road Agreements.) 3. Funding for unmet and changing needs of people we support in CoAction as part of National Federation of Voluntary Service Providers National campaign.
Hume Brophy · 2 returns Health · Food
- Seeking clarification on the scope of any regulations made under the Health (Preservation and Protection and other Emergency Measures in the Public Interest) Bill 2020 for preventing, limiting, minimising or slowing spread of Covid-19
- Supporting restaurants during COVID-19
UNICEF Ireland Children and Youth Affairs
- Influence negotiations on government formation to secure the retention of the Department of Children and Youth Affairs
Disability Federation of Ireland · 2 returns Justice and Equality
- General Election Campaign 2020
- Programme for Government 2020
Devenish · 2 returns Agriculture
- On 7th May 2020, Devenish CEO Richard Kennedy emailed Micheál Martin (They had met on the night that Richard had won EY Entrepreneur of the Year 2019) with some articles/reports about the challenges facing the food production sector globally and the European Green Deal. Richard highlighted the opportunities and implications for both Ireland and Irish farmers. They subsequently spoke on the phone and Richard invited Micheál Martin to visit the Devenish Lands at Dowth, our research farm in Meath.
- On 3rd April 2020, Owen Brennan wrote to An Taoiseach, Deputy Micheál Martin and Deputy Mary-Lou McDonald regarding the possibility of Senator Ian Marshall being re-elected to Seanad Eireann
MKC Communications · 2 returns Finance · Environment
- Circulated The Academy's report,'Ideas for the Programme for Government', which highlights a number of issues and suggests practical measures to address these challenges – Climate Action. Housing and Transport. Balanced Regional Economic Development. Enterprise, Innovation & Development.
- Waste Policy Priorities for Government
The Wheel · 2 returns Community
- The Wheel emailed all general election candidates with our manifesto Stronger Communities, Stronger Ireland, asking them to support the community and voluntary sector either as a newly elected member of the Dáil or in their ongoing political work.
- The Wheel emailed all general election candidates (including those subsequently elected as TDs) to thank them for supporting our manifesto Stronger Communities, Stronger Ireland, asking them to support the community and voluntary sector either as a newly elected member of the Dáil or in their ongoing political work.
Instinctif Partners Public Affairs Ireland · 2 returns Health
- Medicines Supply - Air Freight
- EU Export Restrictions
Free Legal Advice Centres (FLAC) Justice and Equality
- Correspondence seeking inclusion of FLAC's #Right2Justice pledge in the programme for government.
KPMG Energy and Natural Resources
- A proposal to Government to respond to the economic impact of Covid-19 by accelerating the current timelines for the establishment of the Offshore Wind Industry and other climate related policies
Mediahuis Ireland Group Limited Communications
- Introduction to Mediahuis as the new owners of INM
Bank of Ireland Group plc Taxation
- To inform on Bank of Ireland's 2019 corporate tax and banking levy payments.
Oxfam Ireland · 2 returns Public Expenditure and Reform · Justice and Equality
- Advocacy to political parties in relation to Election 2020
- Advocacy to end gender inequality related to care work
Nasc Ireland Justice and Equality
- Change to accommodation provided to asylum seekers to enable them to follow Public Health Guidelines during the Covid emergency, Also a call to move vulnerable people out of Direct Provision.
Irish Institutional Property Finance
- Communicate the key role IIP and institutional investors play in development of real estate and associated infrastructure to support economic recovery and growth
Irish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children Communications
- For specific online safety asks to be included in the next programme for government, specifically the establishment of a Digital Safety Commissioner
Raidió Teilifís Éireann Communications
- The impact of Covid-19 on RTE and the challenges facing public service broadcasting.
The Irish Society for Autism Health
- Legislation to enforce the rights of People with Autism
Cunningham Devlin Communications Economic Development and Industry
- Representations to government including An Taoiseach, parliamentary party leaders, and Secretaries General of relevant government departments on the national economic recovery plan post-COVID-19 and the importance of supporting micro-generation for both its economic development impacts and its significant contribution to Ireland's climate change obligations.
Alliance for Insurance Reform Banking and Financial Institutions
- Seeking policy decisions that will reduce the cost of insurance for our members and Irish society as a whole.
Irish Second-Level Students' Union (ISSU) Education and Training
- General Election Manifesto
Q4PR · 2 returns Communications · Transport
- To raise awareness of the challenges facing public service broadcasting.
- Discussions in relations to the challenges facing Public Transport in light of COVID-19.
Saint John of God Hospital clg Health
- Funding for specialist dementia care residential service
Amnesty International Ireland · 3 returns Foreign Affairs · Justice and Equality
- Briefing sent to Fianna Fáil party in advance of General Election outlining key domestic and foreign policy human rights priorities for a new Programme for Government
- Signed open Letter to Government Ministers, with copies sent to Oireachtas members, from over 900 experts and activists on COVID-19 and direct provision
- Communication to Fianna Fáil party during post-election negotiations to form a new Government to include our key domestic and foreign policy human rights priorities in any Programme for Government
Macra na Feirme · 11 returns Agriculture · Employment · Children and Youth Affairs · Justice and Equality · Health · Housing · Banking and Financial Institutions
- CAP, Market fairness & environment: Macra na Feirme submission to the Political Parties for the 2020 General Election
- Family farming, succession & generational renewal: Macra na Feirme submission to the Political Parties for the 2020 General Election
- Employment conditions: Macra na Feirme submission to the Political Parties for the 2020 General Election
- Youth Services Grant: Macra na Feirme submission to the Political Parties for the 2020 General Election
- Rural Policing: Macra na Feirme submission to the Political Parties for the 2020 General Election
- Mental Health: Macra na Feirme submission to the Political Parties for the 2020 General Election
- Narcotics Macra na Feirme submission to the Political Parties for the 2020 General Election
- Infrastructure & housing: Macra na Feirme submission to the Political Parties for the 2020 General Election
- Health & Safety and CPD for farmers: Macra na Feirme submission to the Political Parties for the 2020 General Election
- Access to land: Macra na Feirme submission to the Political Parties for the 2020 General Election
- Access to credit: Macra na Feirme submission to the Political Parties for the 2020 General Election
Center for Independent Living Justice and Equality
- Letter to leaders of Fianna Fail and Fine Gael re Taoiseach nominations to the Seanad
Hemp Federation of Ireland Economic Development and Industry
- Irish hemp industry
Irish Bioenergy Association Energy and Natural Resources
- Issued IrBEA Programme for Government Proposals for Economic Recovery through Sustainable Development
Comhlámh Health
- Party manifestoes in advance of the general election
Philanthropy Ireland Community
- Promotion of philanthropy, targeting measures for growth of philanthropy for the benefit of civil society, with the support of public policy and fiscal measures.
The Asthma Society of Ireland Health
- asthma health policies and programmes, Access to medication, access to healthcare providers, access to diagnostics, expansion of existing programmes, air quality measures
The Irish Hospice Foundation Health
- Request to sign People's Charter on Death Dying and Bereavement
Sandyford BID CLG Finance
- Sandyford Business District sought a review of Commercial Rates policy in light of Covid-19
Trócaire · 2 returns Foreign Affairs
- Priorities for programme for new government
- Priorities for programme for new government
Irish Senior Citizens Parliament Health
- Together with members of the Community & Voluntary we wrote a joint letter to all cal Party leaders regarding impact of Covid -19 on vulnerable people.
John Gallagher · 3 returns Education and Training · Community · Finance
- To promote the proposals of the Irish Federation of University Teachers in the context of the General Election and discussions on a Programme for Government
- To promote the policies of The Wheel in the context of the General Election and discussions on a Programme for Government
- Proposals to develop Interest rate restrictions for moneylenders
CareChoice Health
- 1. The application for permits pre-Covid 19 outbreak 2. Assistance/support for transport of non-EEA nationals who had been recruited as nurses to CareChoice prior the outbreak but had been unable to travel due to restrictions. 3. Requesting postponement of the HSE recruitment process for nurses employed in our homes during the Covid 19 crisis.
Insight Consultants Energy and Natural Resources
- Raising the issue of the air pollution (and danger to health) caused by the burning of smoky coal

What your Cork South-Central TDs did this week

Questions asked 21 total

New lobbying 30 returns

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Questions asked 8 total

New lobbying 192 returns