Dublin Central — week of Mon, 18 May

Gary Gannon — Social Democrats 0 votes · 8 questions · 29 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 8 total

Culture 3 questions
- 2020-05-20 Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if a detailed set of guidelines will be presented on the way in which artistic spaces and venues, be they large or small, should re-open when the appropriate time is announced; and the way in which venues should appropriately enact social distancing measures while maintaining the commercial viability of their venue. [7001/20]
- 2020-05-20 Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if capital costs will be offered to artistic and cultural spaces to support the re-opening of these amenities. [7002/20]
- 2020-05-20 Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if announcements of financial supports will be made to assist freelance technicians who could not be classified as artists but are essential to the functioning of the industry and have been equally as affected by the Covid-19 crisis. [7007/20]
Education 2 questions
- 2020-05-20 Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Education and Skills if the July provision will be going ahead in 2020; and if so, the timeframe and manner for same in order to provide clarity to students, parents and teachers that are due to take part in the scheme. [7004/20]
- 2020-05-20 Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Education and Skills the measures being put forward to protect post-leaving certificate students similar to the leaving certificate in view of the fact that students have had their learning significantly interrupted by the Covid-19 pandemic; and if it will be recommended to higher level institutions that places be dedicated to students coming from post-leaving certificate routes in view of the expected reduction in the number of international students. [7005/20]
Health 2 questions
- 2020-05-20 Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Health if the measures for PPE for clinical speech and language therapists will be confirmed in view of the fact the lack of full recognition of elements of their work, for example, dysphagia and swallowing disorders are not recognised as an aerosol generating procedure placing them at an increased risk in their work. [7006/20]
- 2020-05-20 Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Health his views in relation to the ownership of the proposed site for the new national maternity hospital; if the site will be brought into full public ownership in view of the announcement by a religious order (details supplied) that it is to divest itself of St. Vincent’s Healthcare Group which in turn is to transfer to St. Vincent’s Holdings CLG; the information in his possession regarding the structure of the new entity; the principles involved; the proposed governance structure for the new hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7028/20]
Employment 1 question
- 2020-05-20 Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if the Covid-19 payment will be prolonged beyond the current timeframe for artists and freelance technicians involved in the artistic industry (details supplied). [7003/20]

New lobbying 29 returns

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 Council for International Students (ICOS) Education and Training
- Programme for Government
Chambers Ireland · 7 returns Transport · Energy and Natural Resources · Employment · Budgetary matters
- Public/Active Transport
- Offshore Windfarms
- Parental leave
- Sustainable Mobility
- Temporary Wage Subsidy Scheme
- Temporary Wage Subsidy Scheme
- Flexible/remote working
Migrant Rights Centre Ireland Justice and Equality
- Regularisation of undocumented children, young people and workers
AONTAS Education and Training
- Email to candidates for election to the 33rd Daíl regarding AONTAS' election priorities
Society of St. Vincent de Paul Budgetary matters
- Engagement with election officials and candidates on SVP priorities for the next Programme for Government
The Ronald McDonald House Charity Ireland Community
- The Wheel - Stronger Communities Stronger Ireland A 2020 General Election Manifesto. In Ireland, charities, community and voluntary organisations, and social enterprises provide essential services in areas such as health and disability, social care, education, housing, poverty relief, the arts and sport in every constituency in Ireland, as well as contributing to international development. Charities are the often unseen undercurrent which powers our communities, driving positive social change.
103.2 Dublin City FM Arts
- Removal of Broadcasting Levy completely for community radio stations, community radio be included in all government departments budgets for advertising and public notices
National Women's Council of Ireland Justice and Equality
- Seeking support to establish an emergency fund for victims of prostitution and pimiping
Early Childhood Ireland Children and Youth Affairs
- Retention of the Department of Children & Youth Affairs
Misean Cara Foreign Affairs
- Protect ODA budget
ITMAC - Irish Tobacco Manufacturers' Advisory Committee Community
- Emails and letters arranging event / reception for the Show Me ID campaign in Dublin which took place in January. The campaign aims to highlight the importance of asking for ID when selling age restricted products including tobacco products.
Dublin Chamber of Commerce Economic Development and Industry
- Communication to Dublin Councillors contesting the General Election
Threshold Housing
- Emailed the Deputy a copy of Threshold's recommendations to protect tenants during the COVID19 emergency
ActionAid Ireland Health
- We developed an online petition to garner public support to end FGM in Ireland and abroad by 2030. This would involve the creation of a national steering committee on FGM and the development of an National Action Plan on FGM in Ireland
Irish Council for Civil Liberties · 2 returns Health · Justice and Equality
- Health (Preservation and Protection and other Emergency Measures in the Public Interest) Act 2020
- Direct Provision
Amnesty International Ireland Justice and Equality
- Amnesty's 'End DP Action Group' communication to Oireachtas members and Dublin City Councillors on barriers to remote access to education for children and young people in Direct Provision during COVID-19 pandemic
The Asthma Society of Ireland · 2 returns Health
- asthma health policies and programmes, Access to medication, access to healthcare providers, access to diagnostics, expansion of existing programmes, air quality measures
- asthma health policies and programmes, Access to medication, access to healthcare providers, access to diagnostics, expansion of existing programmes, air quality measures

Marie Sherlock — Labour Party 0 votes · 0 questions · 6 new lobbying returns

New lobbying 6 returns

Community Workers' Limited Justice and Equality
- 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
Dublin Chamber of Commerce · 3 returns Transport · Economic Development and Industry
- Communication to all DCC councillors regarding the Liffey Cycle Route
- Communication to all DCC councillors regarding current business sentiment
- Communication with Senator Marie Sherlock Regarding Covid-19 Temporary Wage Subsidy Scheme
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA EU Affairs
- Dairy - Need for strong EU Supports in the COVID-19 Emergency
Amnesty International Ireland Justice and Equality
- Amnesty's 'End DP Action Group' communication to Oireachtas members and Dublin City Councillors on barriers to remote access to education for children and young people in Direct Provision during COVID-19 pandemic

Mary Lou McDonald — Sinn Féin 0 votes · 26 questions · 143 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 26 total

Education 9 questions
- 2020-05-20 Deputy Mary Lou McDonald asked the Minister for Education and Skills the additional mental health supports in place to support exam year students during the Covid-19 health emergency in each of the CHO areas [5801/20]
- 2020-05-20 Deputy Mary Lou McDonald asked the Minister for Education and Skills when he will publish a return to work safely protocol for builders, plumbers and electricians who work in domestic homes; and if he will confirm within which phase of the Roadmap for Reopening Society and Business these specific employers and employees can return to return to work in domestic homes. [6850/20]
- 2020-05-20 Deputy Mary Lou McDonald asked the Minister for Education and Skills if his Department has engaged with school transport scheme operators to discuss the impact of Covid-19 on services; and the supports now in place for operators to sustain service provision when schools reopen. [5623/20]
- 2020-05-20 Deputy Mary Lou McDonald asked the Minister for Education and Skills the membership of the advisory group of stakeholders set up to assist in planning for the State examinations since the outbreak of Covid-19; the mechanisms in place for students to input to the work of the advisory group; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5624/20]
- 2020-05-20 Deputy Mary Lou McDonald asked the Minister for Education and Skills the dates on which the advisory group of stakeholders met to discuss the State examinations since the outbreak of Covid-19; and if he will publish the minutes of the meetings and recommendations of the group. [5625/20]
- 2020-05-20 Deputy Mary Lou McDonald asked the Minister for Education and Skills the progress of the proposed NEPS supports for exam year students since the outbreak of Covid-19; and the assessment mechanisms in place. [5626/20]
- 2020-05-20 Deputy Mary Lou McDonald asked the Minister for Education and Skills the contingency plans to oversee the admissions process for further and higher education for the 2020-2021 academic year. [5627/20]
- 2020-05-20 Deputy Mary Lou McDonald asked the Minister for Education and Skills the alternative arrangements for students unable to attend State examinations if in isolation as a result of Covid-19. [5628/20]
- 2020-05-20 Deputy Mary Lou McDonald asked the Minister for Education and Skills the action he will take to address the specific educational needs of children with a disability or learning difficulties, including a lack of access to technology and high-speed broadband. [6856/20]
Employment 5 questions
- 2020-05-20 Deputy Mary Lou McDonald asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the person or body that has lead responsibility for the co-ordination of the emergency Covid response to domestic, sexual and gender-based violence; and if she has considered the provision of a short-term emergency rent supplement payment to enable women and children in need of immediate relocation due to domestic violence to access safe housing for a period of three months or the duration of the Covid-19 national emergency. [6867/20]
- 2020-05-20 Deputy Mary Lou McDonald asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection further to a statement by the Taoiseach in Dáil Éireann on 30 April 2020, if she will progress short-term emergency rent supplement to enable women and children in need of immediate relocation due to domestic violence access safe housing for a period of three months or the duration of the Covid-19 national emergency. [6868/20]
- 2020-05-20 Deputy Mary Lou McDonald asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if she will backdate the Covid-19 pandemic unemployment payment for staff (details supplied) who were due to be paid through the temporary wage subsidy scheme at the end of April 2020 but were not in view of the fact the liquidators will not release the funds for wages. [5630/20]
- 2020-05-20 Deputy Mary Lou McDonald asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection when the technical issues will be resolved to enable manual updating of contributions for illness benefit claims. [6860/20]
- 2020-05-20 Deputy Mary Lou McDonald asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if she will reconsider her decision not to provide a Covid-19 domestic violence emergency rent supplement payment to enable women and children in need of immediate relocation due to domestic violence to secure safe housing for a period of three months or the duration of the Covid-19 national emergency. [6861/20]
Transport 4 questions
- 2020-05-20 Deputy Mary Lou McDonald asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the action he will take in response to the concerns and proposals of a trade union (details supplied) for protecting maritime workers from the long-term economic impact of the Covid-19 crisis. [5622/20]
- 2020-05-20 Deputy Mary Lou McDonald asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the details of the proposal to back a refund note that travel agents and tour operators can offer customers who have had to cancel bookings due to Covid-19; the circumstances in which a refund note would apply; the State guarantee proposed for such a note; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6418/20]
- 2020-05-20 Deputy Mary Lou McDonald asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if under the EU travel package directive persons who have had to cancel such travel bookings due to Covid-19 are entitled to a cash refund and that entitlement will continue to apply. [6419/20]
- 2020-05-20 Deputy Mary Lou McDonald asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he has met with companies (details supplied) regarding the reported refusal of both to provide their customers who have had cancelled bookings with a cash refund under the EU travel package directive; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6420/20]
Health 3 questions
- 2020-05-20 Deputy Mary Lou McDonald asked the Minister for Health if children and adults with a disability will be included in the Roadmap for Reopening Society and Business setting out the way in which the Covid-19 restrictions will be lifted. [6869/20]
- 2020-05-20 Deputy Mary Lou McDonald asked the Minister for Health the number of applicants signed up for the Be on Call for Ireland initiative; and the number of applicants deployed in each CHO area to date in tabular form. [5800/20]
- 2020-05-20 Deputy Mary Lou McDonald asked the Minister for Health the number of persons tested for Covid-19 in each residential centre for persons with a disability in CHO9; the number of persons that tested positive for Covid-19 in each of these settings; and the new measures in place to reduce infection and protect staff and residents. [5802/20]
Finance 2 questions
- 2020-05-20 Deputy Mary Lou McDonald asked the Minister for Finance if, further to the Revenue Commissioners announcement of 24 April 2020 allowing access to temporary wage subsidy scheme for certain employers that missed 15 March 2020 payroll deadline, those businesses granted access to the scheme will be paid retrospectively in respect of wages paid in the intervening period of the scheme opening and their access to it. [5629/20]
- 2020-05-20 Deputy Mary Lou McDonald asked the Minister for Finance if the Revenue Commissioners will be instructed to administer the temporary wage subsidy scheme in accordance with the maternity protections provided by the Employment Equality Acts. [6857/20]
Children 2 questions
- 2020-05-20 Deputy Mary Lou McDonald asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if she will provide a breakdown of her Department's €25.3 million budgetary allocation for 2020 for victims of domestic, sexual and gender-based violence related services. [6852/20]
- 2020-05-20 Deputy Mary Lou McDonald asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the additional budgetary allocation related to Covid-19 for victims of domestic, sexual and gender-based violence related services her Department has allocated. [6853/20]
Business 1 question
- 2020-05-20 Deputy Mary Lou McDonald asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the State agency responsible for enforcing public health guidelines in the workplace as set out in the Return to Work Safely Protocol; if spot workplace inspections will take place under the protocol; and the number of inspectors available under the protocol. [6851/20]

New lobbying 143 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.
Paralympics Ireland Sports and Recreation
- Request for support for Paralympics Ireland and Tokyo 2020
Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers Association Banking and Financial Institutions
- Correspondence with Mary Lou McDonald, Leader of Sinn Fein.
Home and Community Care Ireland Health
- Inform the development of the programme for government through a detailed policy document
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
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
Cheshire Ireland Finance
- As part of the Disability Action Coalition Cheshire Ireland lobbied through an online briefing for members of the Oireachtas in relation to continued and enhanced funding for organisations funded through Section 39 of the Health Act 2004.
AONTAS Education and Training
- Email to candidates for election to the 33rd Daíl regarding AONTAS' election priorities
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.
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.
Irish Green Building Council Environment
- GE2020: Irish Green Building Council’s recommendations for a truly sustainable built environment
NCBI Health
- Challenges arising from Covid-19
Environmental Pillar Environment
- Programme for Government
Rare Diseases Ireland Health
- Rare disease health policy in programme for government
Ruhama Justice and Equality
- Call for increased resources for women exploited in prostitution to allow them to exit
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.
103.2 Dublin City FM Arts
- Removal of Broadcasting Levy completely for community radio stations, community radio be included in all government departments budgets for advertising and public notices
Ibec Employment
- Measures to protect Irish society and economy during the COVID-19 pandemic
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 Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Agriculture
- ISPCA Manifesto for Animal Welfare in advance of GE2020
Early Childhood Ireland Children and Youth Affairs
- Programme for Government
Young Social Innovators Community
- Promote the work of Young Social Innovators and our Open Call for Young People launched in response to the Covid Emergency and engage with the YSI Challenge winning teams from local Schools. End the uncertainty by re-committing to the continuation of the Department of Children and Youth Affairs.
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
One Family Budgetary matters
- Election Manifesto
Montague Communications Ltd Employment
- Pay, terms and conditions of employment for public servants
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
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA · 50 returns Agriculture · Finance · Employment · EU Affairs · Social Protection · Marine · Heritage · Environment · Energy and Natural Resources · Health · Justice and Equality · Trade
- 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
- COVID-19 - 'Plan B', IFA Guide
- 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
- EQUINE & Farm Business Development Measures - 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
- 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
- Programme for Government - IFA Priorities for farming and rural Ireland in any new Programme
- Property Rights / Cap on Market Value of Land
Dublin Chamber of Commerce · 2 returns Economic Development and Industry
- Representations made to Party Leaders
- Communication to party leader Mary Lou McDonald TD following the General Election
Threshold Housing
- Emailed Threshold's General Election Housing Platform and questionnaire to the TD.
Scale Ireland Economic Development and Industry
- Startup policy priorities for the next Programme for Government
SIPTU - Services Industrial Professional Trade Union Social Protection
- Lobbying to stop the planned increase in State Pension Age.
Foróige, National Youth Development Organisation Children and Youth Affairs
- Campaign to highlight important youth issues for inclusion in the Programme for Government
Focus Ireland · 2 returns Housing
- Five point plan for ending homelessness
- Proposals for election manifestos
Disability Federation of Ireland · 2 returns Justice and Equality
- General Election Campaign 2020
- Programme for Government 2020
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 Alzheimer Society of Ireland · 2 returns Health
- Framework for Government published in advance of Government formation talks
- Meeting to raise awareness about the lived experience of dementia
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.
Devenish Agriculture
- 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
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.
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.
Irish Second-Level Students' Union (ISSU) Education and Training
- General Election Manifesto
Amnesty International Ireland · 2 returns Foreign Affairs · Justice and Equality
- Briefing sent to Sinn Féin 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
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
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 · 2 returns Health
- asthma health policies and programmes, Access to medication, access to healthcare providers, access to diagnostics, expansion of existing programmes, air quality measures
- 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
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 Community
- To promote the policies of The Wheel in the context of the General Election and discussions on a Programme for Government

Paschal Donohoe — Fine Gael 0 votes · 0 questions · 173 new lobbying returns

New lobbying 173 returns

Immigrant Council of Ireland Justice and Equality
- Email to Government formation negotiators reminding them of our pre-election manifesto priorities and a request these are included in the Programme for Government
Childminding Ireland Children and Youth Affairs
- Calling for meaningful inclusion of childminders in the process of government planning, access to funding and training for childminders. Raising concerns of childminders including those raised at the national childminding consultation workshops.
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.
Mason Hayes & Curran LLP Social Protection
- Emergency Measures in the Public Interest (Covid-19) Bill 2020
Noel Dempsey Consulting · 2 returns Children and Youth Affairs
- Support for Childrens Alliance campaign for Programme for Government
- Support for Childrens Alliance campaign for Programme for Government
National Supervisors Forum (Credit Unions) Banking and Financial Institutions
- Covid-19 There was several Conferences Calls Between Department of Finance & Central Bank from the 11th of March to 15th May regarding the Financial impact of Covid-19 on the Credit Union Sector. We have a conference call in March and April with Paschal Donohoe TD, Minister for Finance regarding the impact of Covid-19 on the Credit Union sector. January- March Engaging in relation to changes in Legislation to the 1997 Credit union Act as Amended in 2012,
Pfizer Economic Development and Industry
- Highlighted the need for pharmaceutical manufacturing to continue to ensure continuity of supply of medicines. Pfizer's Irish manufacturing operations are involved in the supply of a wide range of medicines and vaccines in areas such as stroke, arthritis, cancer, infection to patients in over 100 countries around the world.
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
Fighting Blindness Health
- Fighting Blindness launched a manifesto to reduce ophthalmology waiting lists, gain access to gene therapies, gain access to genetic coding and offset some of the wellbeing costs of living with inherited retinal degeneration [IRD].
Freight Transport Association of Ireland Transport
- COVID19 support required for freight distribution and logistics sector
Supermac's Economic Development and Industry
- Insurance Reform
Cheshire Ireland Finance
- As part of the Disability Action Coalition Cheshire Ireland lobbied through an online briefing for members of the Oireachtas in relation to continued and enhanced funding for organisations funded through Section 39 of the Health Act 2004.
Migrant Rights Centre Ireland Justice and Equality
- Inclusion of Undocumented Migrants in Programme for Government
County Kildare Chamber Economic Development and Industry
- Call for 7 day prompt payment
Stop Climate Chaos coalition 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
Peter McVerry Trust Housing
- Advocacy relating to potential future Government Housing policy
Barnardos Children and Youth Affairs
- Wrote to the Department of Expenditure and Public Reform and the Department of Finance in relation to the Covid19 business subsidy.
Irish Travel Agents Association Transport
- Seeking financial support for the travel industry during COVID-19 pandemic
State Street International (Ireland) Limited Banking and Financial Institutions
- The virtual roundtable meeting with Paschal Donohoe, Minister for Finance was setup with business leaders across industries at the request of the Minister to discuss COVID-19.
Galway Film Resource Centre Limited Finance
- Section 481 Regional Film Development Uplift
Paul Keogh Housing
- To suggest how more housing could be built in Ireland
Consultative Committee of Accountancy Bodies Ireland Taxation
- Letter to Minister Paschal Donohoe
NCBI Health
- Challenges arising from Covid-19
O'Flynn Group Development and Zoning
- Housing issues including supply of housing in Ireland
Ruhama · 2 returns Justice and Equality
- Call for increased resources for women exploited in prostitution to allow them to exit
- 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
Society of St. Vincent de Paul Public Expenditure and Reform
- Engagement with Ministers and Senior Officials to ensure sufficient supports are provided to households assisted by SVP impacted financially or otherwise by the Covid-19 crisis
RGDATA Finance
- Covid-19 Employment support scheme
The Ronald McDonald House Charity Ireland Community
- The Wheel - Stronger Communities Stronger Ireland A 2020 General Election Manifesto. In Ireland, charities, community and voluntary organisations, and social enterprises provide essential services in areas such as health and disability, social care, education, housing, poverty relief, the arts and sport in every constituency in Ireland, as well as contributing to international development. Charities are the often unseen undercurrent which powers our communities, driving positive social change.
Screen Producers Ireland · 2 returns Communications
- COVID supports for the AV industry
- COVID supports for the AV industry
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.
103.2 Dublin City FM Arts
- Removal of Broadcasting Levy completely for community radio stations, community radio be included in all government departments budgets for advertising and public notices
Sandyford BID CLG Budgetary matters
- Seeking clarity on business supports announced in light of Covid-19 crisis and requesting that action be taken to compensate companies for business disruption
Ibec · 14 returns Finance · Economic Development and Industry · Employment · Social Protection
- Impact on the aircraft leasing sector due to COVID-19
- Impact of COVID-19 on the drinks sector
- Rebooting the Irish economy in the wake of COVID-19
- Measures to protect Irish society and economy during the COVID-19 pandemic
- Measures to protect Irish society and economy during the COVID-19 pandemic
- COVID-19 and the impact on business
- Phased reopening of the economy
- Phased reopening of the economy
- Labour Employer Economic Forum (LEEF) meeting
- Economic impact of COVID-19
- Temporary COVID-19 Wage Subsidy Scheme
- Temporary COVID-19 Wage Subsidy Scheme
- Employees impacted by COVID-19
- Employees impacted by COVID-19
Banking & Payments Federation Ireland Banking and Financial Institutions
- Discussion of Covid-19 Irish Banking Sector Approach
National Women's Council of Ireland · 2 returns Justice and Equality · Social Protection
- Seeking to establish an assistance fund for victims of prostitution and pimiping
- To advocate for women retunring from maternity leave to have access to Temporary Wage Subsidy Scheme
Licensed Vintners Association Economic Development and Industry
- Covid-19 support
Family Business Network Ireland Limited Budgetary matters
- 03.04.2020 Dissemination of the FBN Submission to the Programme for Government Talks
Early Childhood Ireland Children and Youth Affairs
- Retention of the Department of Children & Youth Affairs
British Irish Chamber of Commerce · 2 returns Trade · Budgetary matters
- 8th January 2020 Dissemination of Brexit Policy Paper - How to Make Brexit Work for All Part 2: Signposts for Services
- 03.04.2020 Dissemination of the British Irish Chamber of Commerce Submission to the Programme for Government Talks
Health Research Charities Ireland Health
- Programme for Government
Ireland Active Sports and Recreation
- Funding/tax measures to support the leisure, health and fitness sector
Misean Cara Foreign Affairs
- Protect ODA budget
Chambers Ireland · 8 returns Economic Development and Industry · Finance · Taxation · Social Protection
- To highlight our priorities to all political parties during government formation negotiations
- To inform of the results of our second national survey and highlight need for action to support business liquidity
- To ask Chairman of Revenue Commissioners for clarity on operation and tax treatment of Temp Wage Subsidy Scheme
- To call for support for business community during COVID-19 crisis and seek tax deferrals (VAT, PRSI, PAYE) and to call for public bodies to commit to paying bills owed to business as soon as possible
- To ask Taoiseach and Dept of Finance to work with Insurance industry to resolve matters regarding questions of insurance cover during COVID-19 crisis
- To bring to attention of Minister the results of our Business Impact survey concerning COVID-19 and to make known our recommendations
- Issues with The Emergency Measures in the Public Interest (Covid-19) Bill 2020 and concerns as to employer eligibity criteria for the Temporary Wage Subsidy Scheme
- Labour and Employer Economic Forum meetings to discuss COVID 19 response including Temporary Wage Subsidy Scheme and Back to Work Protocol
Law Society of Ireland · 3 returns Finance
- Covid-19 - Condition precedent to participation in the Temporary Wage Subsidy Scheme
- COVID-19 - Temporary Wage Subsidy Scheme
- Covid-19 - Urgent measures
CHILDREN'S RIGHTS ALLIANCE - REPUBLIC OF IRELAND LIMITED Children and Youth Affairs
- Programme for Government
Nursing Homes Ireland Health
- Correspondence with Minister Paschal Donohoe re COVID-19 tax allowance for nursing home employees.
KBC Bank Ireland Banking and Financial Institutions
- Meeting with the Department of Finance and Banking CEO's
Alcohol Action Ireland Health
- Alcohol policy and the implementation of the Public Health Alcohol Act
Irish Street Arts, Circus and Spectacle Network Arts
- Insurance Reform
Dublin Chamber of Commerce · 2 returns Economic Development and Industry
- Representations made to Ministers on 'Decade of Delivery'
- Communication to TD's regarding CRI & Social Partnership
Scale Ireland · 3 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
- Scale Ireland proposals on emergency financial support for innovation-driven startups
SIPTU - Services Industrial Professional Trade Union Social Protection
- Lobbying to stop the planned increase in State Pension Age.
Irish Cancer Society Health
- Government formation
Vodafone Ireland Economic Development and Industry
- Correspondence outlining Vodafone's ongoing support in the response to the COVID-19 crisis, and a commitment to supporting the recovery of the economy and society; outlining a set of proposals to support the phased reopening of the economy.
FleishmanHillard, Ireland · 2 returns Employment
- Government Response to COVID-19 Pandemic
- Government Response to COVID-19 Pandemic
Q4PR · 3 returns Finance · Transport
- Communication of IIP policy priorities for real estate to enable enhanced delivery of all aspects of critical real estate - housing and commercial
- Communication of IIP policy priorities for real estate to enable enhanced delivery of all aspects of critical real estate - housing and commercial
- Discussions in relations to the challenges facing Public Transport in light of COVID-19.
Hume Brophy · 7 returns Health · Finance · Food · Housing
- Public Health (Alcohol) Act 2018
- 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
- Investment Limited Partnership
- Submission on the Programme for Government
- Submission on potential value from increased adoption of biosimilar medicines
- Supporting restaurants during COVID-19
- Programme for Government and Meath County Development Plan
Deloitte Ireland Economic Development and Industry
- Business supports for SME/Mid-Cap sectors
Institute of Professional Auctioneers and Valuers Public Expenditure and Reform
- COVID-19 income support to the self-employed over 65 years: The omission of any income support schemes being made available to the self-employed that are over 65 years of age and are in self isolation during COVID-19 Pandemic, as Estate Agents & Valuers find themselves in a situation where they have had to close their business as they are not deemed an Essential Service Provider under the new public health guidelines.
FoodCloud Food
- Response to COVID-19
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA Finance
- Covid-19 - Market Disruption Support Low-interest Loan Scheme for farmers
Irish League of Credit Unions Finance
- Meetings regarding Covid 19 and credit unions
MKC Communications Finance
- 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.
McDonald's Restaurants of Ireland Limited · 2 returns Employment · Economic Development and Industry
- Seeking clarity and information from the Finance Minister on the Irish Government's Wage Subsidy Scheme and Pandemic Unemployment Payment
- McDonald’s wrote to the Taoiseach and Government Ministers on McDonald’s future reopening plans
The Wheel · 3 returns Community
- The Wheel wrote to members of the Cabinet Subcommittee on COVID-19 highlighting the urgent need for supports to enable charities and community and voluntary organisations to continue operations providing services and supports during the COVID crisis
- 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.
Retailers Against Smuggling Finance
- Letter to Revenue Commissioner Gerry Harrahill regarding the drop in tobacco seizure figures in the Revenue’s Annual Report for 2019.
Devenish Agriculture
- On 15th May Richard Kennedy attended an EY Webcast: "A virtual audience with Paschal Donohoe TD, Minister for Finance and Public Expenditure and Reform
Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers Association Agriculture
- ICMSA setting out the key issues that must be addressed in Government formation talks from an agricultural perspective.
Credit Union Development Association Finance
- Ireland’s National Action Plan in response to COVID-19 re. provision of key services and role of credit unions in rebuilding economy
UK and Ireland Fuel Distributors Association (UKIFDA) Taxation
- In April 2020 The UK and Ireland Fuel Distributors Association (UKIFDA) lobbied Finance Minister Paschal Donohoe by letter in a bid to get the Government to consider a delay to the €6 increase of carbon tax on heating oil, used by over 686,000 households across Ireland, and gas oil, used by the farming and construction industry that was due in May 2020.
Irish Funds Industry Association CLG Economic Development and Industry
- Investment Limited Partnership
Irish Tax Institute · 2 returns Taxation
- Publication of the Institute's Election 2020 Tax Briefing Papers
- Letter to the Minister of Finance on tax measures to counteract the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on affected businesses
Financial Justice Ireland Finance
- We wrote to the Ministers for Finance and Foreign Affairs, and their counterparts in other parties, calling for permanent debt cancellation for developing countries in the light of the Covid-19 epidemic
Limerick Chamber Public Expenditure and Reform
- immediate introduction of simplified application for unemployment supports at onset of COVID-19 pandemic and further submission of policy proposals for state supports in response to the economic impact of the pandemic
Ryanair Transport
- Letters to outline effect of Covid-19 on the aviation industry
Musgrave Group Economic Development and Industry
- Input on the development of COVID 19 Temporary Wage Subsidy Scheme
Insurance Ireland · 2 returns Banking and Financial Institutions
- On behalf of members, providing input into insurers response to Covid 19
- On behalf of members, providing input into insurers response to Covid 19
Macra na Feirme · 3 returns Finance · Agriculture · Banking and Financial Institutions
- Submission on the importance of retention of consanguinity relief submitted to the Department of Finance
- Inclusion of Land Mobility Service as a funded initiative in the upcoming programme for government
- Access to credit: Macra na Feirme submission to the Political Parties for the 2020 General Election
Bank of Ireland Group plc Taxation
- To inform on Bank of Ireland's 2019 corporate tax and banking levy payments.
Irish Offshore Operators' Association CLG Energy and Natural Resources
- Recognition in future policy of the role of offshore natural gas to meet future energy needs
Unite the Union, Ireland Region Finance
- Anomalies in the operation of the Temporary Wage Subsidy Scheme
Irish Institutional Property · 4 returns Finance · Health
- Communication of IIP policy priorities for real estate to enable enhanced delivery of all aspects of critical real estate - housing and commercial
- Communicating request for support measures to mitigate employment and economic impact of COVID 19 crisis on real estate sector
- Communicate the key role IIP and institutional investors play in development of real estate and associated infrastructure to support economic recovery and growth
- Communicating with government on the resources being made available by IIP members in support of the State's response to tackling the COVID 19 crisis
Dublin Rape Crisis Centre Budgetary matters
- Brief relevant Ministers and TD's on issues of concern to DRCC as discussion on Government Formation got underway
Aer Lingus Transport
- Covid-19 resilience briefing
Irish Exporters Association Social Protection
- Extend the temporary wage subsidy scheme beyond 12 weeks and raised concerns about the willingness of the banking sector to assist businesses with liquidity
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.
MediPro Life /EFFUA · 2 returns Health
- COVID-19 Rapid Testing Policy for Nursing Homes, NBRU, International Travel (EU Affairs), Enterprises (IBEC), Schools and Universities, Frontline Staff
- EFFUA- COVID-19 Rapid Testing Policy for Nursing Homes, NBRU, International Travel (EU Affairs), Enterprises (IBEC), Schools and Universities, Frontline Staff
Irish Road Haulage Association Transport
- Communication of industry priorities in the context of election manifestos
Primark Limited · 2 returns Local Government · Finance
- COVID-19 Measures
- COVID-19 Pandemic Unemployment Scheme
Irish Council for Civil Liberties · 4 returns Justice and Equality
- Party Manifestos
- Party Manifestos
- Direct Provision
- Direct Provision
Financial Services Union Employment
- Letter to all TDs calling for right to disconnet to be prioritised in new Dail
Irish Universities Association Education and Training
- State funding of third level education
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
Limelight Communications · 2 returns Transport · Health
- Issues facing Travel Agents in particular relating to the Package Travel Directive and Consumer Protection Measures
- submission of items for consideration when formulating programme for government relating to older people - housing & health
Vintners' Federation of Ireland · 3 returns Taxation · Finance
- Commercial rates
- Cash flow for business in the event they are asked to close due to the Corona Virus
- Annual Turnover Bands for Liquor Licence Renewal
Irish Tourist Industry Confederation Tourism
- Impact of Covid-19 and immediate supports needed for Irish tourism & hospitality industry
Irish Bioenergy Association Energy and Natural Resources
- Issued IrBEA Programme for Government Proposals for Economic Recovery through Sustainable Development
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 · 3 returns Health
- asthma health policies and programmes, Access to medication, access to healthcare providers, access to diagnostics, expansion of existing programmes, air quality measures
- asthma health policies and programmes, Access to medication, access to healthcare providers, access to diagnostics, expansion of existing programmes, air quality measures
- 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
Trócaire · 2 returns Foreign Affairs
- Priorities for programme for new government
- Priorities for programme for new government
Irish Hotels Federation · 2 returns Tourism
- Economic measures required to support Ireland's tourism and hospitality sector and mitigate the challenges due to the Covid-19 crisis
- Seeking pro-tourism measures, in the context of the General Election, to support long-term growth of Ireland's tourism industry
John Gallagher · 4 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
- To seek a resilience fund for charities social enterprises and community & voluntary organisations in the context of Covid-19
- Proposals to develop Interest rate restrictions for moneylenders
Society of Chartered Surveyors Ireland Employment
- Matters relating to the Covid 19 challenge and offer of support during the difficult time
Paul Hewson Housing
- Establishment of a broad-based, special housing policy task force