Longford-Westmeath — week of Mon, 18 May

Peter Burke — Fine Gael 0 votes · 14 questions · 13 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 14 total

Justice 3 questions
- 2020-05-20 Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the status of a centre (details supplied) under the aegis of his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5574/20]
- 2020-05-20 Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if guidance will be provided on the operation of a court order during the Covid-19 outbreak (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5576/20]
- 2020-05-20 Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if a reply will issue to an organisation (details supplied) regarding the refusal of a scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6064/20]
Business 3 questions
- 2020-05-20 Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation if she has considered allowing phased opening of shopping centres with a small number of outlets opening gradually, beginning with the smaller shops; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5580/20]
- 2020-05-20 Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation if she has engaged with cinema operators in relation to concerns regarding the unphased reopening of their industry (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5760/20]
- 2020-05-20 Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation if guidance will be provided to those doing one on one consultations, such as personal trainers, on when they will be permitted to resume these sessions; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6849/20]
Health 2 questions
- 2020-05-20 Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Health if he will direct CORU to provide clarity and a solution for those participating in placement hours as part of their accreditation process (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6241/20]
- 2020-05-20 Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Health when podiatrists will be permitted to resume services to clients; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6858/20]
Communications 2 questions
- 2020-05-20 Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment his views on a commitment (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6066/20]
- 2020-05-20 Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he will request an update from a company (details supplied) regarding roll-out times; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6221/20]
Public 1 question
- 2020-05-20 Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform his plans to relocate civil servants who commute long distances to work using the bus or train that run the risk of infecting vulnerable members of their household on their return; if remote working can be put in place in all Departments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5713/20]
Education 1 question
- 2020-05-20 Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Education and Skills if clarity will be provided for students who are repeating the leaving certificate in a new school and that are doing core subjects outside of school (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6432/20]
Rural 1 question
- 2020-05-20 Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development if he is considering ways to fund many rural and community organisations whose programmes and funding have been cut due to the cancellation of programmes through Covid-19 such as an organisation (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6065/20]
Housing 1 question
- 2020-05-20 Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government if his Department will consider reintroducing planning permission processes in certain limited circumstances; if he has considered the use of libraries as part of the process due to the fact that libraries are to reopen soon and persons could make an appointment to view ongoing applications in a similar manner to the way in which the public routinely make appointments to view active planning permissions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6086/20]

New lobbying 13 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 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
Charities Institute Ireland Community
- On behalf of the many charities represented by Charities Institute Ireland the CEO would like to ask that the next government invests time and resource into making funding structures more transparent and sustainable for the good of the sector and perhaps more importantly to provide greater peace of mind to those who benefit from the services and supports our charities provide.
Ibec Food
- Economic contribution of the drinks sector
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
Muiriosa Foundation Budgetary matters
- To support the budget 2020 campaign relating to the funding crisis within the disability services being spearheaded by the National Federation of Voluntary Service Providers
Hume Brophy Finance
- Investment Limited Partnership
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA Agriculture
- Flooding - IFA Submission to the Political Parties and Dáil Candidates for 2020 General Election
Irish Funds Industry Association CLG Economic Development and Industry
- Investment Limited Partnership
Unite the Union, Ireland Region Energy and Natural Resources
- Future of Bord na Mona
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

Robert Troy — Fianna Fáil 0 votes · 53 questions · 32 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 53 total

Business 34 questions
- 2020-05-20 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the number of firms that have applied for each enterprise support measure and-or scheme since 1 March 2020 in response to Covid-19 provided by her Department and each State agency under her remit; the number of firms that have received assistance to date; the value of supports that have been granted; the breakdown by SMEs by size, that is, less than ten, 11 to 49, 50 to 249 and greater than 250 employees, respectively, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5669/20]
- 2020-05-20 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the number of businesses that have applied to the SBCI Covid-19 working capital loan and future growth loan schemes; the number of firms that have received assistance to date; the number of applications approved to date; the amount loaned; the breakdown by SMEs by size, that is, less than ten, 11 to 49, 50 to 249 and greater than 250 employees, respectively, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5670/20]
- 2020-05-20 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the number of businesses that have availed of the Microfinance Ireland loan scheme since the 19 March 2020 Covid-19 announcement; the number of applications accepted and rejected, respectively; and the value of approved applications. [5671/20]
- 2020-05-20 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the application process and steps that micro and small businesses will have to take to access a restart grant of up to €10,000 in value as announced on 2 May 2020 (details supplied); if primary or secondary legislation will have to be enacted to operationalise this grant; and the amount allocated towards the grant scheme. [5672/20]
- 2020-05-20 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the likely interest rates foreseen under the €2 billion Covid-19 credit guarantee scheme as announced on 2 May 2020 (details supplied); and if the scheme is availing of new EU state aid flexibilities. [5674/20]
- 2020-05-20 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation when the new Health and Safety Authority workplace guidelines will be published for reopening businesses. [5677/20]
- 2020-05-20 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the way in which small and micro firms will access the redesigned €200 million sustaining enterprise scheme under new EU state aid flexibilities. [5678/20]
- 2020-05-20 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation if she has examined the proposal by small business representatives to extend the examinership protection window for Covid-19 impacted businesses on a temporary basis. [5679/20]
- 2020-05-20 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation her views on proposed measures in correspondence (details supplied) to ensure the health and safety of staff and customers in order to facilitate the reopening of hairdressing services in advance of the timeline in the Roadmap for Reopening Society and Business impacted by Covid-19; and her further views on other concerns highlighted in the correspondence regarding providers operating on the black market. [5680/20]
- 2020-05-20 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the recourse available to consumers to ensure they receive full refunds if they decide to cancel a package holiday in view of Covid-19; the consumer statutory entitlements under Irish and EU laws in this area; and the appropriate State body and Department that has the lead remit in this area. [5682/20]
- 2020-05-20 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the recourse customers have if they have unused gift vouchers for a company that has now entered liquidation; and the consumer statutory entitlements under Irish and EU laws in this area. [5683/20]
- 2020-05-20 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the actions taken to protect jobs at a company (details supplied); if she has spoken with the management of the company regarding safeguarding jobs here; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5685/20]
- 2020-05-20 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the number of applications and loans approved for the credit guarantee scheme since 19 March 2020; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5734/20]
- 2020-05-20 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation when the national protocol on Covid-19 issues will be published that is under negotiation between the Government, unions and employers with the assistance of the Health and Safety Authority with respect to the reopening of businesses when the restrictions have lifted; and if primary legislation will be needed to enact the provisions of this protocol. [5990/20]
- 2020-05-20 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the status of discussions at the Labour Employer Economic Forum regarding the national protocol on Covid-19 issues; and the number of meetings that have taken place for same. [5991/20]
- 2020-05-20 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the details of each Covid-19 business support announced by her Department or State agency under her remit which will require primary legislation to be enacted to operationalise this support. [5992/20]
- 2020-05-20 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the details of each item that will require primary legislation to be enacted following the business supports announced on 2 May 2020 (details supplied) to be operationalised. [5993/20]
- 2020-05-20 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation if there is a mechanism or unit in her Department to enable businesses in various sectors impacted by Covid-19 restrictions to submit proposals which may comply with social distancing measures and reopen ahead of the timeline envisaged for their sector in the Roadmap for Reopening Society and Business published on 1 May 2020. [5994/20]
- 2020-05-20 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the guidance and advisory documents to be published by her Department or a State agency under her remit with regard to the reopening of businesses as Covid-19 restrictions are lifted; and the estimated publishing date for each such document in tabular form. [5995/20]
- 2020-05-20 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation if she or her Ministerial colleagues are examining proposals for certain business sectors, for example, construction, hairdressers and barbers, restaurants and hospitality, to fully return to work under appropriate safety guidelines earlier than the timeline envisaged for their sector in the Roadmap for Reopening Society and Business, published on 1 May 2020; and the process for reviewing the timelines set for each sector in the document. [5996/20]
- 2020-05-20 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation if additional resources, that is, staff and funding will be needed for the Health and Safety Authority with respect to the reopening of businesses as Covid-19 restrictions are lifted; if so, the exact number of staff and additional funding that will required; the number of full and part-time staff employed in the HSA in each of the years 2016 to 2019 and to date in 2020, by staff according to civil service grade and other staff; and the breakdown of funding allocated to the HSA in each of the years 2016 to 2020, in tabular form. [5997/20]
- 2020-05-20 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation if additional resources, that is, staff and funding will be needed for the NSAI with respect to the reopening of businesses as Covid-19 restrictions are lifted; if so, the exact number of staff and additional funding that will required; the number of full and part-time staff employed in the NSAI in each of the years 2016 to 2019 and to date in 2020 by staff according to civil service grade and other staff; and the breakdown in funding allocated to the NSAI in each of the years 2016 to 2020, in tabular form. [5998/20]
- 2020-05-20 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation her plans to adequately deal with businesses that are closed due to Covid-19 and that are unable to keep their terms of their commercial leases; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6132/20]
- 2020-05-20 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the number of staff in both the HSA and HSE attributed to deal with businesses that fail to adhere to Covid-19 guidelines. [6133/20]
- 2020-05-20 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation her views on whether there is a need to bring forward new measures to underpin the trade credit scheme; if she has met with the trade credit insurance companies; and if so, the progress made to date. [6135/20]
- 2020-05-20 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the progress being made on amending the examinership legislation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6136/20]
- 2020-05-20 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the number of staff in the Office of the Director of Corporate Enforcement in each of the years 2016 to 2019 and to date in 2020, by account, administrative staff, legal personnel and other staff in tabular form; the amount of funding allocated to the ODCE in each of the years 2016 to 2019; the allocation for 2019; the amount expended in each of the years 2016 to 2019 and to date in 2020; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6346/20]
- 2020-05-20 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the number of businesses by county which have drawn down Covid-19 loans according to each loan type available in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6349/20]
- 2020-05-20 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the projected number of micro and small businesses which will be able to qualify for the maximum restart grant value as announced on 2 May 2020 (details supplied). [6350/20]
- 2020-05-20 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation if her Department is considering reviewing the current work permits regime in view of Covid-19. [6428/20]
- 2020-05-20 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the EU regulation pertaining to the movement of seasonal workers to different countries from within the EU; if guidance has been issued at EU level in view of Covid-19 in this area; and the steps taken to ensure that workers laid off due to the pandemic are given the opportunity to take up such employment should they wish. [6429/20]
- 2020-05-20 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the requirements including the specific legal requirements that employers will have to meet under the National Return to Work Safely Protocol; the expected number of workplace inspectors that will be needed for implementation of this protocol; the number of inspectors employed by the Health and Safety Authority; the additional number that will be taken on for the remainder of the Covid-19 period; and the estimated cost of additional staff resources. [6561/20]
- 2020-05-20 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the funding the Health and Safety Authority spent on all safety initiatives; the number of inspections it carried out in each of the years 2016 to 2019 and to date in 2020, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6562/20]
- 2020-05-20 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation if she will review the current timeline envisaged by the Roadmap for Reopening Society and Business for the reopening of shopping centres by phase three or four in circumstances in which it can be demonstrated that operational safety measures can be implemented; her views on correspondence (details supplied); and the reason some retail units can open ahead of those units based in custom built shopping centres under the roadmap. [6563/20]
Education 5 questions
- 2020-05-20 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Education and Skills if his Department is working to resolve issues with placement hours for social care students (details supplied). [5728/20]
- 2020-05-20 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will address a matter (details supplied) regarding the leaving certificate. [6137/20]
- 2020-05-20 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Education and Skills the expenditure under the national training fund between funding allocated to those in employment and funding for those unemployed on an annual basis in 2018, 2019 and to date in 2020; the percentage breakdown of the funding between training for those in employment and those unemployed; the number of participants under the programme annually according to this same breakdown; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6347/20]
- 2020-05-20 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Education and Skills the amount collected from the national training levy in 2018, 2019 and to date in 2020; the use made of this funding by types of course or programme, apprenticeship, traineeship, further education, third level, research and so on; the purpose of the fund; the evolution of its use in recent years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6348/20]
- 2020-05-20 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Education and Skills his plans to ensure that the current level of teaching staff will be maintained at a school (details supplied). [6502/20]
Finance 4 questions
- 2020-05-20 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance if he has met with the CEOs of insurance companies to deal with their reluctance to pay business interruption cover; and if so, the progress made on same. [6134/20]
- 2020-05-20 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance if zero interest loan schemes for SMEs are being considered to bridge liquidity difficulties for businesses following the confirmation that banks can now borrow from the ECB at a negative rate of 0.75%. [5675/20]
- 2020-05-20 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance the details of each legislative change that will be needed for all items announced on 2 May 2020 (details supplied). [5676/20]
- 2020-05-20 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance if he has engaged with the banking sector to temporarily remove the current fees charged to businesses for the use of contactless payment (details supplied). [6311/20]
Transport 3 questions
- 2020-05-20 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the recourse available to consumers to ensure the right to full refunds when airlines cancel flights in view of Covid-19; the consumer statutory entitlements under Irish and EU laws in this area; and the appropriate State body and-or Department that has the lead remit in this area. [5681/20]
- 2020-05-20 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the recourse students have to refunds with regard to J1 visa packages booked further to a provider (details supplied) going into provisional liquidation; the consumer statutory entitlements under Irish and EU laws in this area; and the appropriate State body and Department that has the lead remit in this area. [5684/20]
- 2020-05-20 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the actions and negotiations being held with regard to persons that have booked foreign holidays during the summer (details supplied). [5781/20]
Communications 2 questions
- 2020-05-20 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the status of the provision of fibre broadband to a property (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6087/20]
- 2020-05-20 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if support packages are being put in place to assist provincial newspapers and local radio stations (details supplied). [6452/20]
Justice 1 question
- 2020-05-20 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Justice and Equality his plans to adequately deal with businesses that are closed due to Covid-19 and that are unable to keep the terms of their commercial leases; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6131/20]
Health 1 question
- 2020-05-20 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health when healthcare workers, that is, physiotherapists, podiatry practitioners and so on can return to practice (details supplied). [5773/20]
Children 1 question
- 2020-05-20 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the status of the provision of childcare facilities for front-line HSE staff. [6472/20]
Employment 1 question
- 2020-05-20 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the steps to be taken to that ensure workers at a company (details supplied) will be entitled to their full statutory redundancy payments. [5686/20]
Housing 1 question
- 2020-05-20 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government if primary or secondary legislation will have to be enacted to operationalise a three month commercial rates waiver for Covid-19 impacted businesses as announced on 2 May 2020 (details supplied); and the cost of this waiver. [5673/20]

New lobbying 32 returns

Irish Petrol Retailers Association Finance
- Rates Relief during Covid-19
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
Noel Dempsey Consulting Energy and Natural Resources
- requesting legislation to replace the SI's struck by by High Court in September 2019 which stopped horticultural peat harvesting.
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.
Chambers Ireland · 4 returns Transport · Budgetary matters · Employment · Economic Development and Industry
- Sustainable Mobility
- Temporary Wage Subsidy Scheme
- Temporary Wage Subsidy Scheme
- Meeting with Fianna Fail TDs to discuss our Election Manifesto and Recent Survey
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].
Supermac's Economic Development and Industry
- Insurance Reform
AONTAS Education and Training
- Email to candidates for election to the 33rd Daíl regarding AONTAS' election priorities
Institute of Physics Budgetary matters
- Institute of Physics Ireland - Election Priorities
Ibec · 5 returns Employment · Economic Development and Industry · Social Protection
- Priorities for a Wage Subsidy Scheme in repsonse to COVID-19
- Business priorities for economic response to COVID-19 crisis
- Impact of COVID-19 on the drinks sector
- Legislation relating to wage subsidy scheme and COVID-19 social welfare payments
- Briefing on Ibec's COVID-19 business preservation and continuity proposals
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
Muiriosa Foundation Budgetary matters
- To support the budget 2020 campaign relating to the funding crisis within the disability services being spearheaded by the National Federation of Voluntary Service Providers
Unique Media Ltd Communications
- Meeting with TD/MEPs
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
Dublin Chamber of Commerce · 3 returns Economic Development and Industry · Transport
- Representation to Robert Troy TD, Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Business, Enterprise & Innovation
- Representations to Transport Spokespersons on Sustainable Mobility
- Communication to key party spokespersons on Remote Working policy
Hume Brophy Finance
- Submission on the Programme for Government
Hanover Media Strategy Limited · 2 returns Health · Transport
- The reimbursement process and pathway affecting AstraZeneca medicines
- The impact of COVID-19 on the tourism sector in Ireland, and the specific impact it is having the Irish car rental industry
Unite the Union, Ireland Region Energy and Natural Resources
- Future of Bord na Mona
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.
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

Sorca Clarke — Sinn Féin 0 votes · 13 questions · 9 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 13 total

Justice 4 questions
- 2020-05-20 Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if An Garda Síochána has been provided with gloves, face masks and hand sanitisers. [6898/20]
- 2020-05-20 Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the measures that have been taken in direct provision centres to ensure that persons with suspected and confirmed cases of Covid-19 have adequate space to self-isolate. [6900/20]
- 2020-05-20 Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of prison nurses that were recruited for the Irish Prison Service in 2019 and to date in 2020; and the number of prison nurses that left the Irish Prison Service during same period. [6901/20]
- 2020-05-20 Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of Garda cars and vans attached to each Garda district in counties Longford and Westmeath as of 8 May 2020. [6902/20]
Education 2 questions
- 2020-05-20 Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Education and Skills his plans for the completion of a school (details supplied); and when parents can expect the school to open. [6891/20]
- 2020-05-20 Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Education and Skills the number of applications for assisted technology grant in counties Longford and Westmeath; and the steps being taken to ensure there is no further delay in ensuring the equipment is in place before the re-opening of the schools. [6893/20]
Transport 2 questions
- 2020-05-20 Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when the NCT test centres, driver test centres and DOE test centres will reopen. [6896/20]
- 2020-05-20 Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the estimated amount it would cost Iarnród Éireann if it increased spending on security measures by a further 30%. [6899/20]
Housing 2 questions
- 2020-05-20 Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the additional resources or leeway being given to private renters who are in receipt of HAP but who temporally do not meet the criteria for same in regard to the percentage of their total income paid on rental costs. [6894/20]
- 2020-05-20 Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the level of funding provided to Westmeath and Longford county councils for the housing adaptation grant and grant for older persons in the past four years. [6895/20]
Health 1 question
- 2020-05-20 Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health the reason a temporary physiotherapist from a health centre (details supplied) was laid off in view of the backlog of work; and when the person will be replaced. [6890/20]
Employment 1 question
- 2020-05-20 Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if workers who have been in receipt of the PUP will be entitled to the back to school clothing and footwear allowance. [6892/20]
Culture 1 question
- 2020-05-20 Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the breakdown of visitor numbers to each of the national culture institutions in 2019 and to date in 2020, in tabular form. [6903/20]

New lobbying 9 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
Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers Association Agriculture
- Meeting with Sinn Fein on agriculture policy issues.
AONTAS Education and Training
- Email to new Sinn Fein Deputy Sorca Clarke on behalf of AONTAS member Transformative Recovery College
Irish Heart Foundation Health
- Post general election correspondence introducing new TDs to the work of the Irish Heart Foundation and Programme for Government priorities
Muiriosa Foundation Budgetary matters
- To support the budget 2020 campaign relating to the funding crisis within the disability services being spearheaded by the National Federation of Voluntary Service Providers
Unite the Union, Ireland Region Energy and Natural Resources
- Future of Bord na Mona
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

What your Longford-Westmeath TDs did this week

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