Roscommon-Galway — week of Mon, 7 Sept

What your Roscommon-Galway TDs did this week

Mon, 7 Sept – 13 Sept 2020 · 3 TDs · 3 bills voted on · 61 questions · 5 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 1 Denis Naughten

Voted against 2 Claire Kerrane · Michael Fitzmaurice

Did not vote 1 Martin Daly

Cancer Screening

2020-09-10 · 2 votes

An amendment to the bill · motion passed 79–64

Voted against 3 Claire Kerrane · Denis Naughten · Michael Fitzmaurice

Did not vote 1 Martin Daly

The motion · motion passed 78–65

Voted against 3 Claire Kerrane · Denis Naughten · Michael Fitzmaurice

Did not vote 1 Martin Daly

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 Denis Naughten

Voted against 2 Claire Kerrane · Michael Fitzmaurice

Did not vote 1 Martin Daly

Claire Kerrane — Sinn Féin 4 votes · 8 questions · 1 new lobbying return

Questions asked 8 total

Social 8 questions
- 2020-09-08 Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Social Protection if the report carried out by external consultants to review all current contracted public employment services has been finalised; if she has received the report; if and when the report will be published; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22426/20]
- 2020-09-10 Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Social Protection the names of the members who make up the child maintenance review group; if the group has met to date; if it is expected to report by the end of 2020; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23128/20]
- 2020-09-10 Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Social Protection the priorities brought forward by stakeholders at the recent pre-budget forum; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23129/20]
- 2020-09-10 Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Social Protection her plans to reintroduce the Social Welfare, Pensions and Civil Registration Bill 2017 which contained important protections for defined benefit pension scheme members; if not, the way in which she plans to protect these members; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23130/20]
- 2020-09-10 Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Social Protection the status of report on the impact assessment of the current and projected future increases in carbon tax on low-income families by her Department; the stage the report is at; when it will be published; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23131/20]
- 2020-09-10 Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Social Protection if her attention has been drawn to the difficulties faced by those entitled to a free travel pass but are unable to access one as they cannot obtain a public services card; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23132/20]
- 2020-09-10 Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Social Protection the date referrals of jobseekers to contracted employment services will recommence; and when activation services for those already referred will recommence. [23133/20]
- 2020-09-10 Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Social Protection the reason for a change to the eligibility rules for community employment participants over 55 years of age in circumstances in which they can no longer remain on the scheme beyond three years; if her attention has been drawn to the difficulties being posed to sponsors in replacing these participants; if she will consider reversing the rule change; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23134/20]

New lobbying 1 return

Local Development Companies Network CLG Employment
- Briefing on ILDN position of Labour Activation programmes

Martin Daly — Fianna Fáil 0 votes · 0 questions · 0 new lobbying returns

Quiet week — no questions filed or new lobbying returns.

Michael Fitzmaurice — Independent Ireland 4 votes · 4 questions · 2 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 4 total

Health 3 questions
- 2020-09-08 Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice asked the Minister for Health the number of Covid-19 tests being carried out on a daily basis by county in the weeks ending 23 and 30 August 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22682/20]
- 2020-09-08 Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice asked the Minister for Health the number of Covid-19 tests each facility carried out on a daily basis by county in the weeks ending 23 and 30 August 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22683/20]
- 2020-09-08 Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice asked the Minister for Health the capacity of laboratories that carry out the Covid-19 analysis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22684/20]
Social 1 question
- 2020-09-08 Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice asked the Minister for Social Protection if the means test threshold relating to the carer’s allowance will be reviewed in cases in which carers find themselves outside of the cut off rate in view of the fact no consideration is given to their weekly and monthly commitments while they provide 24/7 care with no available support; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21185/20]

New lobbying 2 returns

Masonite Ireland Agriculture
- Forestry Policy & Programmes
Galway Regional Youth Federation Company Limited by Guarantee Children and Youth Affairs
- Seeking the retention of the Department of Children and Youth Affairs