Dublin South-West — week of Mon, 7 Sept

What your Dublin South-West TDs did this week

Mon, 7 Sept – 13 Sept 2020 · 5 TDs · 3 bills voted on · 66 questions · 23 new lobbying filings

Votes this week

Report of the Committee of Standing Orders and Dáil Reform

2020-09-10 · 1 vote

The motion · motion passed 87–56

Voted for 3 Colm Brophy · Francis Noel Duffy · John Lahart

Voted against 2 Paul Murphy · Seán Crowe

Did not vote 1 Ciarán Ahern

Cancer Screening

2020-09-10 · 2 votes

An amendment to the bill · motion passed 79–64

Voted for 3 Colm Brophy · Francis Noel Duffy · John Lahart

Voted against 2 Paul Murphy · Seán Crowe

Did not vote 1 Ciarán Ahern

The motion · motion passed 78–65

Voted for 3 Colm Brophy · Francis Noel Duffy · John Lahart

Voted against 2 Paul Murphy · Seán Crowe

Did not vote 1 Ciarán Ahern

Health Act 1947 (Section 31A - Temporary Restrictions) (Covid-19) (No. 4) Regulations 2020

2020-09-10 · 1 vote

The motion · motion failed 15–125

Voted for 1 Paul Murphy

Voted against 4 Colm Brophy · Francis Noel Duffy · John Lahart · Seán Crowe

Did not vote 1 Ciarán Ahern

Ciarán Ahern — Labour Party 0 votes · 0 questions · 0 new lobbying returns

Quiet week — no questions filed or new lobbying returns.

Colm Brophy — Fine Gael 4 votes · 0 questions · 6 new lobbying returns

New lobbying 6 returns

Crosscare Foreign Affairs
- Introductory meeting with Minister Colm Brophy TD to discuss Crosscare Migrant Project's work; client work, research, policy and networking work as it relates to Irish migrants returning to and leaving Ireland, sometimes in crisis situations. Also discussed in light of the Covid-19 pandemic; the Irish diaspora, diaspora policy, Emigrant Support Programme Organisations, Local Authorities, homelessness and North South matters.
TU Dublin Students' Union CLG · 3 returns Education and Training · Health · Housing
- Lobbying for a reduction to the student contribution charge
- General concerns for student health
- Ending homelessness, concern for evictions over COVID and student matters
Restaurants Association of Ireland Tourism
- Requested written Submission to the Special Committee on Covid-19 Response on Reopening the Economy.
Sightsavers Ireland Foreign Affairs
- Congratulatory letter on appointment, highlighting COVID-19 petition and association with Dóchas ODA campaign

John Lahart — Fianna Fáil 4 votes · 31 questions · 4 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 31 total

Health 14 questions
- 2020-09-08 Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Health the key performance indicators that will be used to measure the performance of general practitioner referrals and access to diagnostics in cancer services in phase 1, 2 and 3 of the Safe Return to Health Services plan of the HSE; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21285/20]
- 2020-09-08 Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Health the key performance indicators that will be used to measure the performance of rapid access clinics in cancer services in phase 1, 2, and 3 of the A Safe Return to Health Services plan of the HSE; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21286/20]
- 2020-09-08 Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Health the key performance indicators that will be used to measure the performance of surgical oncology in phase 1, 2, and 3 of the A Safe Return to Health Services plan of the HSE; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21287/20]
- 2020-09-08 Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Health the key performance indicators that will be used to measure the performance of medical oncology and haematology in phase 1, 2 and 3 of the A Safe Return to Health Services plan by the HSE; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21288/20]
- 2020-09-08 Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Health the key performance indicators that will be used to measure the performance of radiation oncology in phase 1, 2 and 3 of the A Safe Return to Health Services plan by the HSE; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21289/20]
- 2020-09-08 Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Health the key performance indicators that will be used to measure the performance of survivorship and psycho-oncology in cancer services in phase 1, 2 and 3 of the A Safe Return to Health Services plan by the HSE; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21290/20]
- 2020-09-08 Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Health the expected activity for general practitioner referrals and access to diagnostics in cancer services during phase 1, 2 and 3 of the A Safe Return to Health Services plan by the HSE; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21291/20]
- 2020-09-08 Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Health the expected activity for rapid access clinics in cancer services during phase 1, 2 and 3 of the A Safe Return to Health Services plan by the HSE; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21292/20]
- 2020-09-08 Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Health the expected activity for surgical oncology during phase 1, 2 and 3 of the A Safe Return to Health Services plan by the HSE; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21293/20]
- 2020-09-08 Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Health the expected activity for medical oncology and haematology during phase 1, 2 and 3 of the A Safe Return to Health Services plan by the HSE; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21294/20]
- 2020-09-08 Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Health the expected activity for radiation oncology during phase 1, 2 and 3 of the A Safe Return to Health Services plan by the HSE; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21295/20]
- 2020-09-08 Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Health the expected activity for survivorship and psycho-oncology in cancer services during phase 1, 2 and 3 of the A Safe Return to Health Services plan by the HSE; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21296/20]
- 2020-09-08 Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Health the incidences of MRSA in hospitals for 2019 and to date in 2020 since the outbreak of Covid-19. [22515/20]
- 2020-09-08 Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Health if consideration is being given to changes to the medicinal products regulations or other regulations to ensure efficient distribution of the flu vaccine and a potential Covid-19 vaccine similar to regulations being considered in the UK (details supplied); and the details of changes being considered. [22615/20]
Education 6 questions
- 2020-09-08 Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Education the measures being taken and the arrangements put in place for the 900 students that have been schooled entirely at home by a parent for the leaving certificate programme but cannot have their parent award calculated grades on their behalf; and the alternative for such students. [21222/20]
- 2020-09-08 Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Education her plans for teachers that are in a shared teacher role when they return to school in August 2020 in the context of Covid-19 and the return to school roadmap; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21225/20]
- 2020-09-08 Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Education the protections there will be for SNAs when schools reopen; if there will be specific training provided to same; if SNAs will be required to stay within the pod; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21226/20]
- 2020-09-08 Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Education her plans to introduce a panel or central database of substitute SNAs which schools can avail of to replace SNAs that are off work; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21227/20]
- 2020-09-08 Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Education when a planning application will be lodged for a school (details supplied); and the person or body that will make the application. [21371/20]
- 2020-09-08 Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Education if the appointment of a fifth senior infants teacher in a school (details supplied) will be supported for the 2020-2021 academic year in view of the fact that class sizes here are higher than the EU and OECD average; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21598/20]
Social 5 questions
- 2020-09-08 Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Social Protection the reason the pandemic unemployment payment for a person (details supplied) was cut despite earnings in excess of €200 per week in 2018 and 2019; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21187/20]
- 2020-09-08 Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Social Protection if consideration will be given among other possible memorial and commemorative to ideas that might emerge to naming the August Bank Holiday Monday John Hume day to mark his contribution to peace in Ireland (details supplied). [21427/20]
- 2020-09-08 Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Social Protection if persons on the Covid-19 payment and job seekers will lose payments for holidaying in Ireland on a staycation (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21189/20]
- 2020-09-08 Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Social Protection if her announcement with regard to the pandemic unemployment payment in terms of those in receipt of it being active jobseekers will extend to those self-employed persons who through no fault of their own cannot work at their chosen employment for now; if not, the reason; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21243/20]
- 2020-09-08 Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Social Protection the way in which persons on payments and who must show that they are genuinely seeking work can do so in an industry that remains shut down; her plans in this regard in view of the fact that they are being threatened with payment cancellations despite late venues and so on remaining closed; the way in which persons in the arts, music and entertainment industry can be assisted by her Department to find work; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21245/20]
Further and Higher Education 3 questions
- 2020-09-08 Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the plans in place for students relying on grades received in previous years to access college courses in 2020 in view of the fact that access points for many CAO courses are likely to rise; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22301/20]
- 2020-09-08 Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the English language education sector is a major employer and worth as much to the economy as the university sector; if a ring-fenced fund will be made available to the sector in view of the fact that universities received €100 million in assistance funding; when same will be announced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21747/20]
- 2020-09-08 Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science his views on whether the recently announced reduction in the wage subsidy scheme will put English language education providers in further difficulty. [21748/20]
Climate 1 question
- 2020-09-08 Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Climate Action and Communication Networks the status of the climate action Bill that was promised in the first 100 days of office; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21627/20]
Finance 1 question
- 2020-09-08 Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Finance the rules governing the withdrawal of funds from private pensions; if a consumer can withdraw all of their money while paying the relevant tax without the assistance of external tax or financial consultants; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22306/20]
Justice 1 question
- 2020-09-08 Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Justice the number of fines issued for the non-wearing of masks on public transport. [21284/20]

New lobbying 4 returns

Chime Health
- Seeking information on the status of the Mental Health Service for Deaf people.
TU Dublin Students' Union CLG · 3 returns Education and Training · Health · Housing
- Lobbying for a reduction to the student contribution charge
- General concerns for student health
- Ending homelessness, concern for evictions over COVID and student matters

Paul Murphy — People Before Profit-Solidarity 4 votes · 19 questions · 4 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 19 total

Education 5 questions
- 2020-09-08 Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Education her plans to ensure a school (details supplied) has a school building in the area for reopening in September 2020. [21256/20]
- 2020-09-08 Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Education her views on the decision of Dublin Bus to not renew the contracts for school bus services across Dublin and to cut the school transport services for many schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21257/20]
- 2020-09-08 Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Education if the necessary support will be provided to allow a school (details supplied) to open safely in view of the issues raised by the board of management. [22033/20]
- 2020-09-10 Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Education if arrangements will be made to allow the children of parents who are at high risk of Covid-19 to receive remote schooling rather than having to attend in person, putting their parents at risk (details supplied). [23175/20]
- 2020-09-10 Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Education the way in which the leaving certificate calculated grades standardisation algorithm works (details supplied). [23184/20]
Health 5 questions
- 2020-09-08 Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Health if he will promptly initiate a public inquiry into nursing homes in view of the evident failings in the system of care for older persons contained in the HIQA report entitled, The Impact of Covid-19 on Nursing Homes in Ireland, of 21 July 2020 and in particular the findings regarding the way in which Covid-19 got into some homes but not others. [21254/20]
- 2020-09-08 Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Health if he will report on the deaths to date due to Covid-19 in the HSE Crooksling and Tymon North nursing homes; the reason residents were moved from one facility to the other; if he will provide the communications with the families of residents; and if he will report on the relevant staffing issues. [21255/20]
- 2020-09-08 Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Health if melatonin will be added to the list of medicines covered by the medical card. [21645/20]
- 2020-09-08 Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Health when section 2 of the Health (General Practitioner Service and Alteration of Criteria for Eligibility) Act 2020, which increases the income limit for the over-70s medical card, will be commenced. [21992/20]
- 2020-09-08 Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Health the public health policy in relation to the testing of patients for Covid-19 prior to surgery; and if the same policy applies to public and private hospitals. [22036/20]
Further and Higher Education 3 questions
- 2020-09-09 Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the way in which the continuation of the full €3,000 student contribution fees can be justified in the context of the Covid-19 crisis, the loss of income for many students and their families and in view of the fact that much third-level education will be provided virtually. [22512/20]
- 2020-09-09 Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science his views on the abolition of the €3,000 student contribution fees to enable genuinely free education. [22513/20]
- 2020-09-10 Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if arrangements are being put in place to support CAO reapplicants disadvantaged by the grade inflation due to calculated grades in 2020 (details supplied). [23189/20]
Social 2 questions
- 2020-09-08 Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Social Protection the precise regulations in relation to the pandemic unemployment payment and jobseeker's payments; and if there are self-isolation or quarantine issues with regard to travel overseas either to green list countries or to non-green list countries (details supplied). [21656/20]
- 2020-09-10 Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Social Protection if persons in receipt of the EWSS are also eligible to apply for the short-time work support (details supplied). [23173/20]
Transport 1 question
- 2020-09-08 Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Transport if the NDLS will provide a further extension for driver licences for six months or until the current backlog is cleared and more appointments become available in view of the difficulty for persons in renewing licences such as in the case of a person (details supplied); and if documentary applications will be accepted by way of registered post. [21636/20]
Finance 1 question
- 2020-09-08 Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Finance if his attention has been drawn to the fact that a bank (details supplied) is discriminating against mortgage applicants who are recipients of the temporary wage subsidy scheme; and if he will engage with the bank to ensure that income from the scheme is treated equivalent to other income. [21300/20]
Media 1 question
- 2020-09-08 Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Media, Tourism, Arts, Culture, Sport and the Gaeltacht her plans for the issuing of hare coursing licences; and her further plans to fully suspend the issuing of same. [22110/20]
Foreign 1 question
- 2020-09-08 Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the details of the members from Ireland on the national election observation roster by the county submitted on the application forms as of 30 March 2020; the country submitted on the application forms of each in cases of overseas observers; the due diligence applied prior to appointment of persons to the roster in tabular form; if his attention has been drawn to allegations that some members on the roster were involved in fake election activities while appointed to the roster; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21205/20]

New lobbying 4 returns

Ireland-Palestine Solidarity Campaign Foreign Affairs
- Call on Government to take action to end Israel's illegal blockade of Gaza in light of COVID-19 crisis
TU Dublin Students' Union CLG · 3 returns Education and Training · Health · Housing
- Lobbying for a reduction to the student contribution charge
- General concerns for student health
- Ending homelessness, concern for evictions over COVID and student matters

Seán Crowe — Sinn Féin 4 votes · 0 questions · 4 new lobbying returns

New lobbying 4 returns

Ireland-Palestine Solidarity Campaign Foreign Affairs
- Call on Government to take action to end Israel's illegal blockade of Gaza in light of COVID-19 crisis
TU Dublin Students' Union CLG · 3 returns Education and Training · Health · Housing
- Lobbying for a reduction to the student contribution charge
- General concerns for student health
- Ending homelessness, concern for evictions over COVID and student matters