Kerry — week of Mon, 18 May

Danny Healy-Rae — Independent 0 votes · 7 questions · 14 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 7 total

Health 3 questions
- 2020-05-20 Deputy Danny Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Health when private consultants will be able to start to schedule appointments and resume scheduling of procedures, in particular those which were cancelled due to the Covid-19 crisis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6705/20]
- 2020-05-20 Deputy Danny Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Health when appointments for public or private consultants can begin to be scheduled again, in particular for consultants who deal with cancer patients in view of the fact an early diagnosis is of utmost importance to ensure it is treated successfully; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6714/20]
- 2020-05-20 Deputy Danny Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Health if he will address a matter regarding the holders of private health insurance (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7108/20]
Transport 3 questions
- 2020-05-20 Deputy Danny Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the timelines for the introduction of an online facility to apply for a first-time learner driver permit which currently cannot be processed online; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6670/20]
- 2020-05-20 Deputy Danny Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the provisions being made to enable the children of farmers to apply for first tractor driver licences online in order to carry out work on their farms during the Covid-19 crisis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6671/20]
- 2020-05-20 Deputy Danny Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if an alternative is being considered to ensure that persons can still apply for a driver licence online or by post if they do not have a valid public services card in view of the fact that the issuing of the card has been suspended during the Covid-19 crisis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6695/20]
Communications 1 question
- 2020-05-20 Deputy Danny Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the location fibre broadband has been installed in a rural area of County Kerry (details supplied); when the connection of broadband to a house in the area will continue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6170/20]

New lobbying 14 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
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
AONTAS Education and Training
- Email to candidates for election to the 33rd Daíl regarding AONTAS' election priorities
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
Saint John of God Community Services Limited · 2 returns Finance
- Financial Sustainability of Saint John of God Community Services clg
- Highlighting funding deficit for service and 1% cut and lack of placements for individuals
Threshold Housing
- Emailed Threshold's General Election Housing Platform and questionnaire to the TD.
SIPTU - Services Industrial Professional Trade Union Social Protection
- Met with Local Candidates in the Dail Elections in Kerry with regard to Stop 67 campaign (stop pension age going to 67)
Hume Brophy Agriculture
- Prohibition of Fur Farming Bill
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA EU Affairs
- EU CAP Budget 2021-2027- IFA Submission to the Political Parties and Dail Candidates for the 2020 General Election
MKC Communications Environment
- Waste Policy Priorities for Government
Kerry Diocesan Youth Service Education and Training
- KDYS seeking to be paid outstanding funds from Kerry ETB
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

Michael Cahill — Fianna Fáil 0 votes · 0 questions · 1 new lobbying return

New lobbying 1 return

Hume Brophy Agriculture
- Prohibition of Fur Farming Bill

Michael Healy-Rae — Independent 0 votes · 1 question · 19 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 1 total

Public 1 question
- 2020-05-20 Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will address a matter regarding a river that is blocked and eroding land in County Kerry (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6351/20]

New lobbying 19 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
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
The Irish Natura and Hill Farmers Association Agriculture
- INHFA President along with a number of delegates held a number of meetings with new elected TD's to discuss INHFAs proposals on a programme for government.
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
AONTAS Education and Training
- Email to candidates for election to the 33rd Daíl regarding AONTAS' election priorities
IRD Duhallow Public Expenditure and Reform
- In advance of the election held on the 8th February we lobbied to restore full autonomy of the next LEADER Programme to Local Development Companies
Ibec Agriculture
- Improving forestry licencing process
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
Saint John of God Community Services Limited · 2 returns Finance
- Financial Sustainability of Saint John of God Community Services clg
- Highlighting funding deficit for service and 1% cut and lack of placements for individuals
Vulcan Consulting Limited Agriculture
- Forestry policy and programmes
Threshold Housing
- Emailed Threshold's General Election Housing Platform and questionnaire to the TD.
SIPTU - Services Industrial Professional Trade Union Social Protection
- Met with Local Candidates in the Dail Elections in Kerry with regard to Stop 67 campaign (stop pension age going to 67)
Hume Brophy Agriculture
- Prohibition of Fur Farming Bill
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA EU Affairs
- EU CAP Budget 2021-2027- IFA Submission to the Political Parties and Dail Candidates for the 2020 General Election
MKC Communications Environment
- Waste Policy Priorities for Government
Irish Offshore Operators' Association CLG Energy and Natural Resources
- Meeting to discuss the importance of Irish offshore natural gas in meeting future energy needs
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

Norma Foley — Fianna Fáil 0 votes · 38 questions · 12 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 38 total

Justice 20 questions
- 2020-05-20 Deputy Norma Foley asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if the potential to extend maternity leave and benefit for those that lost the benefit during the Covid-19 pandemic will be examined. [6269/20]
- 2020-05-20 Deputy Norma Foley asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the reason asylum seekers were moved to a location (details supplied) in County Kerry following a confirmed case of Covid-19 at their place of residence in Dublin. [6284/20]
- 2020-05-20 Deputy Norma Foley asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the reason persons were not tested for Covid-19 prior to being moved to a location (details supplied) in County Kerry. [6285/20]
- 2020-05-20 Deputy Norma Foley asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of confirmed Covid-19 cases to date amongst the residents at a location (details supplied). [6286/20]
- 2020-05-20 Deputy Norma Foley asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of Covid-19 cases to date which have been confirmed amongst the employees at a location (details supplied). [6287/20]
- 2020-05-20 Deputy Norma Foley asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the reason the residents at a location (details supplied) were not informed of the Covid-19 outbreak when it was first confirmed. [6288/20]
- 2020-05-20 Deputy Norma Foley asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the reason employees at a location (details supplied) were not informed of the Covid-19 outbreak when it was first confirmed. [6289/20]
- 2020-05-20 Deputy Norma Foley asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the reason the residents and business community of Cahersiveen, County Kerry were not informed of the Covid-19 outbreak at a location (details supplied) when it was first confirmed. [6290/20]
- 2020-05-20 Deputy Norma Foley asked the Minister for Justice and Equality when the residents at a location (details supplied) were informed of the Covid-19 outbreak in the direct provision centre. [6291/20]
- 2020-05-20 Deputy Norma Foley asked the Minister for Justice and Equality when the employees at a location (details supplied) were informed of the Covid-19 outbreak in the direct provision centre. [6292/20]
- 2020-05-20 Deputy Norma Foley asked the Minister for Justice and Equality when the residents of Cahersiveen, County Kerry were informed of the Covid-19 outbreak in the direct provision centre there. [6293/20]
- 2020-05-20 Deputy Norma Foley asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the reason social distancing and Covid-19 stay safe measures were not implemented at a location (details supplied) from the beginning. [6294/20]
- 2020-05-20 Deputy Norma Foley asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the reason social distancing was not immediately implemented at a location (details supplied) following the first four confirmed Covid-19 cases. [6295/20]
- 2020-05-20 Deputy Norma Foley asked the Minister for Justice and Equality when social distancing was properly introduced at a location (details supplied). [6296/20]
- 2020-05-20 Deputy Norma Foley asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the reason residents at a location (details supplied) that were sharing communal areas such as a dining room, laundry room and so on were not asked to self-isolate for 14 days following the first confirmed cases of Covid-19. [6297/20]
- 2020-05-20 Deputy Norma Foley asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the status of the confirmed cases of Covid-19 at a location (details supplied); and if each person has fully recovered. [6298/20]
- 2020-05-20 Deputy Norma Foley asked the Minister for Justice and Equality his views on whether the entire process at a location (details supplied) was poorly managed from the beginning and as a result put the lives and well-being of residents, the employees of the hotel and the residents of Cahersiveen and the Iveragh Peninsula, County Kerry at risk. [6299/20]
- 2020-05-20 Deputy Norma Foley asked the Minister for Justice and Equality his views on whether it was an error of judgment to move persons from Dublin to Cahersiveen, County Kerry during a pandemic. [6300/20]
- 2020-05-20 Deputy Norma Foley asked the Minister for Justice and Equality his plans to issue an apology to the residents and employees at a location (details supplied) and to the residents of Cahersiveen and Iveragh, County Kerry for the distress caused. [6301/20]
- 2020-05-20 Deputy Norma Foley asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if the immediate closure of the direct provision centre in Cahersiveen, County Kerry will be ordered in view of the fact it is viewed as not fit for purpose. [6302/20]
Education 10 questions
- 2020-05-20 Deputy Norma Foley asked the Minister for Education and Skills the way in which the leaving certificate 2020 calculated grades will accommodate students that are taking a subject outside school. [6326/20]
- 2020-05-20 Deputy Norma Foley asked the Minister for Education and Skills if teachers are to be indemnified against legal action as a consequence of the new calculated grades system. [6327/20]
- 2020-05-20 Deputy Norma Foley asked the Minister for Education and Skills the way in which the practical, project and course work element of the leaving certificate will be adjudicated. [6328/20]
- 2020-05-20 Deputy Norma Foley asked the Minister for Education and Skills the way in which Central Applications Office, CAO, re-applicants will be catered for in 2020 (details supplied); and if no student will be disadvantaged in these circumstances. [6329/20]
- 2020-05-20 Deputy Norma Foley asked the Minister for Education and Skills the student records which will be utilised to formulate a calculated subject grade. [6330/20]
- 2020-05-20 Deputy Norma Foley asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will review his decision to introduce a school profile element to the calculated grade process (details supplied). [6331/20]
- 2020-05-20 Deputy Norma Foley asked the Minister for Education and Skills when the health professionals admission test, HPAT, results will be available. [6332/20]
- 2020-05-20 Deputy Norma Foley asked the Minister for Education and Skills when the leaving certificate 2020 results will be available. [6340/20]
- 2020-05-20 Deputy Norma Foley asked the Minister for Education and Skills the CAO revised deadline for the leaving certificate 2020. [6341/20]
- 2020-05-20 Deputy Norma Foley asked the Minister for Education and Skills the date for the reopening of third level institutions. [6342/20]
Employment 4 questions
- 2020-05-20 Deputy Norma Foley asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if seasonal workers will be included in the newly extended pandemic unemployment payment in view of the fact they have been hugely impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic and disadvantaged by their inability to qualify for the payment. [6270/20]
- 2020-05-20 Deputy Norma Foley asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if persons over 66 years of age will be included in the newly extended pandemic unemployment payment; and if not, if their current payment will be brought up to €350. [6271/20]
- 2020-05-20 Deputy Norma Foley asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if she will review the requirement to work for 38 hours or more per fortnight to be eligible for the working family payment (details supplied). [6343/20]
- 2020-05-20 Deputy Norma Foley asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the point at which students from the class of 2020 will be eligible to apply for a jobseeker's allowance or payment should they wish to do so in view of the fact it is normally three months after exams but this is not an option due to Covid-19 and the cancellation of exams. [6387/20]
Business 1 question
- 2020-05-20 Deputy Norma Foley asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation when businesses such as gyms or personal training operations can resume; if open air exercise training for groups of four or less can operate from 18 May 2020 in outdoor spaces; the part of phase two which refers to small retail outlets; and if this phase includes personal training which can take place on a one to one basis by appointment only. [6268/20]
Health 1 question
- 2020-05-20 Deputy Norma Foley asked the Minister for Health if an automatic 14-day quarantine for all visitors by air or port will be enforced; and if resources will be made available for the enforcement of same. [6386/20]
Agriculture 1 question
- 2020-05-20 Deputy Norma Foley asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if funding will be made available for the extension of Renard pier, Cahersiveen, County Kerry by at least 30 metres in order to allow bigger and deeper trawlers land their catches. [6366/20]
Transport 1 question
- 2020-05-20 Deputy Norma Foley asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the timeline for the re-opening of NCT centres. [5825/20]

New lobbying 12 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
AONTAS Education and Training
- Email to candidates for election to the 33rd Daíl regarding AONTAS' election priorities
Irish Heart Foundation Health
- Post general election correspondence introducing new TDs to the work of the Irish Heart Foundation and Programme for Government priorities
Saint John of God Community Services Limited · 2 returns Finance
- Financial Sustainability of Saint John of God Community Services clg
- Highlighting funding deficit for service and 1% cut and lack of placements for individuals
SIPTU - Services Industrial Professional Trade Union Social Protection
- Met with Local Candidates in the Dail Elections in Kerry with regard to Stop 67 campaign (stop pension age going to 67)
Hume Brophy Agriculture
- Prohibition of Fur Farming Bill
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA EU Affairs
- EU CAP Budget 2021-2027- IFA Submission to the Political Parties and Dail Candidates for the 2020 General Election
Kerry Diocesan Youth Service Education and Training
- KDYS seeking to be paid outstanding funds from Kerry ETB
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

Pa Daly — Sinn Féin 0 votes · 6 questions · 12 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 6 total

Health 2 questions
- 2020-05-20 Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Health if a cross-border directive application by a person (details supplied) will be reviewed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5577/20]
- 2020-05-20 Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Health his views on the statement by a union (details supplied) regarding subsidised childcare. [6830/20]
Finance 1 question
- 2020-05-20 Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Finance his plans to ensure that parents on maternity leave or parental leave can avail of and be included in the wage subsidy scheme upon their return to work (details supplied). [6235/20]
Education 1 question
- 2020-05-20 Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will provide guidance to secondary schools to ensure that predictive grades are provided for subjects that may be taught outside the secondary school of the student (details supplied). [6242/20]
Children 1 question
- 2020-05-20 Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if calls by adoptees to have an automatic right to access their own information, including their own birth name and automatic access to their own birth certificate will be supported. [6862/20]
Employment 1 question
- 2020-05-20 Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if her Department will change the Covid-19 contact number to a freephone 1800 number (details supplied). [5640/20]

New lobbying 12 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
AONTAS Education and Training
- Email to candidates for election to the 33rd Daíl regarding AONTAS' election priorities
Irish Heart Foundation Health
- Post general election correspondence introducing new TDs to the work of the Irish Heart Foundation and Programme for Government priorities
Saint John of God Community Services Limited · 2 returns Finance
- Financial Sustainability of Saint John of God Community Services clg
- Highlighting funding deficit for service and 1% cut and lack of placements for individuals
SIPTU - Services Industrial Professional Trade Union Social Protection
- Met with Local Candidates in the Dail Elections in Kerry with regard to Stop 67 campaign (stop pension age going to 67)
Hume Brophy Agriculture
- Prohibition of Fur Farming Bill
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA EU Affairs
- EU CAP Budget 2021-2027- IFA Submission to the Political Parties and Dail Candidates for the 2020 General Election
Kerry Diocesan Youth Service Education and Training
- KDYS seeking to be paid outstanding funds from Kerry ETB
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

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