Dublin Central — week of Mon, 14 Sept

What your Dublin Central TDs did this week

Mon, 14 Sept – 20 Sept 2020 · 4 TDs · 1 bill voted on · 29 questions · 163 new lobbying filings

Votes this week

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business

2020-09-15 · 2 votes

The motion · motion passed 26–19

Voted for 1 Neasa Hourigan

Voted against 1 Mary Lou McDonald

Did not vote 3 Gary Gannon · Marie Sherlock · Paschal Donohoe

The motion · motion passed 34–11

Voted for 1 Neasa Hourigan

Voted against 1 Mary Lou McDonald

Did not vote 3 Gary Gannon · Marie Sherlock · Paschal Donohoe

Gary Gannon — Social Democrats 0 votes · 19 questions · 7 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 19 total

Health 6 questions
- 2020-09-15 Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Health the number of persons here diagnosed with chronic lymphocytic leukaemia. [23679/20]
- 2020-09-15 Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Health the reason NPHET is blocking the release of the risk register under a freedom of information request; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23859/20]
- 2020-09-15 Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Health the reason NPHET is refusing to make publicly available the risk register under a freedom of information request; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23860/20]
- 2020-09-15 Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Health the number of meetings of NPHET and the research subgroup of the Expert Advisory Group that have taken place since 12 June 2020. [23861/20]
- 2020-09-15 Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Health when the minutes of meetings for NPHET and the research subgroup of the expert advisory group since the 12 June 2020 will be published. [23862/20]
- 2020-09-16 Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Health if the practice within emergency department units for next of kin or a chosen person to act on behalf of patients will be reinstated (details supplied); if a timeframe will be given for the reinstatement of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24403/20]
Justice 5 questions
- 2020-09-15 Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Justice if the community policing forums will be re-established in central areas of Dublin; and if meetings of the forums will be supported to resume in a safe manner; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23857/20]
- 2020-09-15 Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Justice the number of foreign nationals that were refused leave to land in airports here between March and August 2020, by gender, nationality and the country to which they were deported to in tabular form [23863/20]
- 2020-09-15 Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Justice the number of foreign nationals that spent time in a prison here after being refused leave to land at an airport between March and August 2020 by the location in which they were jailed, nationality and gender in tabular form. [23864/20]
- 2020-09-15 Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Justice his views on the delays in opening the immigration facility at Dublin Airport and the continued use of jails here to accommodate immigrants; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23865/20]
- 2020-09-15 Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Justice if the criteria and process used by border officials when deciding whether or not to let a person into the country will be made available; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23866/20]
Education 4 questions
- 2020-09-15 Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Education the role of the school inspectorate in view of the fact that formal inspections have paused; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23853/20]
- 2020-09-15 Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Education if public health HSE or his Department have the mobile numbers of principals in primary and post-primary schools nationwide in the event of contact tracing taking place when schools are closed, that is, at the weekend. [23854/20]
- 2020-09-15 Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Education when schools were first contacted and informed that they had to have a summary of key information to assist public health HSE in its public health risk assessment. [23855/20]
- 2020-09-15 Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Education the specific guidance plan for buses which service schools and persons with special educational needs; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23858/20]
Further and Higher Education 2 questions
- 2020-09-15 Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if SUSI will alter the process of classifying students at their first point of entry to an approved post-leaving certificate course or an approved higher education course in view of the fact it disadvantages students that move out of the family home that is become independent unless they take a break from pursuing their education for five years; his views on the solution required for students negatively affected in 2020 as a result of the process; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23856/20]
- 2020-09-17 Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if there was a difference between the number of CAO first preference offers in 2020 between candidates using 2020 predictive leaving certificate grades and those that completed their leaving certificate in other years in tabular form. [24575/20]
Community 1 question
- 2020-09-17 Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Community and Rural Development and the Islands if she will extend the 2020 town and village renewal scheme outline for the accelerated measure in response to Covid-19 to enable more communities to avail of this funding. [24462/20]
Social 1 question
- 2020-09-17 Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Social Protection the status of the implementation of the Duffy Cahill report; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24585/20]

New lobbying 7 returns

Irish Heart Foundation Communications
- Promoting Irish Heart Foundation's priorities among newly announced Media spokespersons in the new Oireachtas
ActionAid Ireland Health
- We contacted every TD and Senator in the Oireachtas via email to ask them if they would support our call the end FGM in Ireland by 2030. This would involve supporting the establishment of a National Action Plan on FGM in Ireland. We asked them to either respond to us directly via email or to tweet about their support on Twitter.
Chambers Ireland Economic Development and Industry
- To provide information on our latest set of survey results and impact on small business
Fórsa trade union · 2 returns Health · Education and Training
- To raise issues regarding special needs assistants (SNAs) and occupational health processes which was presented to the Oireachtas Covid-19 Committee and in Dáil Eireann.
- Discussion on the issue of higher education funding
Irish Distillers Agriculture
- Irish Distillers briefed on the continued export growth of Irish whiskey and the economic impact of the distilling industry regionally
Irish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Heritage
- To request support for Paul Murphy TD's Bill to prohibit hare coursing

Marie Sherlock — Labour Party 0 votes · 0 questions · 11 new lobbying returns

New lobbying 11 returns

Irish Heart Foundation Communications
- Promoting Irish Heart Foundation's priorities among newly announced Media spokespersons in the new Oireachtas
Daughters of Charity Child and Family Service · 2 returns Health
- Funding for speech therapists for children in the Inner City area that can be accessed through the early years service
- Funding for speech therapists for children in the Inner City area that can be accessed through the early years service
Irish Congress of Trade Unions · 2 returns Local Government
- Employment Affairs
- Employment Affairs
ActionAid Ireland Health
- We contacted every TD and Senator in the Oireachtas via email to ask them if they would support our call the end FGM in Ireland by 2030. This would involve supporting the establishment of a National Action Plan on FGM in Ireland. We asked them to either respond to us directly via email or to tweet about their support on Twitter.
Fórsa trade union · 2 returns Housing · Employment
- Seeking support for the campaign on the holding of a referendum on the right to housing.
- Four day week - seeking support for a campaign for a steady, managed and gradual transition to a shorter working week.
Uplift Social Protection
- Phone call to Senator Marie Sherlock asking that she bring up the subject in the Daíl of extending maternity leave to new mothers due to Covid-19 restrictions on childcare.
Center for Independent Living Justice and Equality
- Submission made to councillors in relation to “Enabling the City to Return to Work Interim Mobility Intervention Programme for Dublin City
Irish Family Planning Association Health
- National and international policy on sexual and reproductive health and rights

Mary Lou McDonald — Sinn Féin 2 votes · 5 questions · 17 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 5 total

Taoiseach 5 questions
- 2020-09-15 Deputy Mary Lou McDonald asked the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee on health will next meet. [23700/20]
- 2020-09-15 Deputy Mary Lou McDonald asked the Taoiseach when the Cabinet Committee on Economic Recovery and Investment will next meet. [22610/20]
- 2020-09-15 Deputy Mary Lou McDonald asked the Taoiseach the Cabinet committee that deals with matters relating to transport. [23926/20]
- 2020-09-16 Deputy Mary Lou McDonald asked the Taoiseach the working groups or initiatives he has established or plans to establish within his Department. [23701/20]
- 2020-09-16 Deputy Mary Lou McDonald asked the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee on education will next meet. [22355/20]

New lobbying 17 returns

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.
Licensed Vintners Association Trade
- Developing a plan to allow Dublin pubs to survive the Covid-19 crisis
ActionAid Ireland Health
- We contacted every TD and Senator in the Oireachtas via email to ask them if they would support our call the end FGM in Ireland by 2030. This would involve supporting the establishment of a National Action Plan on FGM in Ireland. We asked them to either respond to us directly via email or to tweet about their support on Twitter.
Chambers Ireland Economic Development and Industry
- Open letter calling for a National Taskforce for Town Centres, resourced by the Department of the Taoiseach
Sonas Domestic Violence Charity Health
- Programme for Government recommendations in relation to domestic abuse - supports, policy, legislation and infrastructure
Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation · 2 returns Health · Communications
- Honouring Strike Settlement
- International Year of the Nurse 2020
RGDATA Economic Development and Industry
- Need for a specific agency to support SMEs
Ibec · 4 returns Finance · Economic Development and Industry
- Programme for Government
- Ibec's July Stimulus submission
- Ibec's "Reboot & Reimagine" campaign
- Ibec's "Reboot & Reimagine" campaign launch
Construction Defects Alliance Housing
- Redress Scheme for Apartment Owners affected by Fire and other Defects
Irish Wheelchair Association (IWA) Budgetary matters
- All Td's were sent a brief for an online meeting with The Disability Action Coalition (TDAC) to discuss the impact of COVID 19 on setion 39 organisations
Irish Family Planning Association Health
- National and international policy on sexual and reproductive health and rights
Barnardos Children and Youth Affairs
- Barnardos was signatory to a letter on the importance of Sláintecase to the next Programme for Government.
Irish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Heritage
- To request support for Paul Murphy TD's Bill to prohibit hare coursing

Paschal Donohoe — Fine Gael 0 votes · 0 questions · 106 new lobbying returns

New lobbying 106 returns

Image Learning and Development Training Network, company Limited by Guarantee T/A HABIC Economic Development and Industry
- Impacts of COVID-19 on the Hair an Beauty Industry and the Economic Supports Required
Volunteering Ireland Community
- Budget 2021
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.
Citywide Drugs Crisis Campaign Health
- Programme for government
Licensed Vintners Association Trade
- Developing a plan to allow Dublin pubs to survive the Covid-19 crisis
Cicero Consulting Dublin Limited Banking and Financial Institutions
- s.519(c) of the Taxes Consolidation Act 1997
Misean Cara Foreign Affairs
- Misean Cara urges Government to ensure that Budget 2021: Underlines Ireland’s 0.7% ODA/GNI commitment, Supports the full, coordinated cancellation of all bilateral, multilateral and private sovereign debt repayments due in 2020 & 2021 from low- and middle-income countries. Acts on the recommendation of the Joint Oireachtas Committee on FAT&D , in its Review of Irish Aid Programme, that the Government "examine opportunities to increase funding to missionary bodies.
Institute of Certified Public Accountants in Ireland (CPA Ireland) Finance
- Extension of Pay and File Deadline and measures to assist tax payers with payment of any Income Tax Liability and Action Plan for SME's to provide clarity and support.
Irish Society of Chartered Physiotherapists Health
- Appointment of Chief Nursing Officer (CN0) Post with remit for Health and Social Care Adviser
Association of Insurance & Financial Brokers trading as Brokers Ireland · 2 returns Finance
- Brokers Ireland Public Policy Objectives 2020
- Return to Work Safely Protocol COVID-19
Irish Heart Foundation Health
- IHF programme for Government priorities
Womens Aid Justice and Equality
- Women's Aid requested an opportunity to meet with newly appointed Ministers to brief them on the ongoing challenges in tackling domestic violence. Women's Aid made recommendations to inform future policy decisions that we believe would lead to improved responses and supports for victims of domestic violence.
Imperial Brands John Player Finance
- Budget 2021
Climate and Health Alliance · 2 returns Environment
- Statement to parties in government negotiation advocating measures that can simultaneously address climate change and deliver multiple public health benefits
- Email to parties in government negotiation, responding to the planned programme for government
Chambers Ireland · 9 returns Public Expenditure and Reform · Budgetary matters · Economic Development and Industry · Finance
- The Chamber Network lobbied Minister Donohoe on the Commercial Rates waiver, the Temporary Wage Subsidy Scheme, the VAT rate for the hospitality industry, guidelines for re-opening the economy, insurance for businesses, the introduction of Covid-19 restart grants for businesses, grants for the aviation industry, a commitment to progressing the Technical University in the South East and the Metro North Project, and updates on codes of practice for employee welfare.
- Recommendations in advance on the July Stimulus
- The Laois Offaly Kildare restrictions and the need for a strategy and supports for businesses in areas where new restrictions were introduced
- Budget 2021
- Covid 19 supports
- Temporary Wage Subsidy Scheme (TWSS)
- To provide information on our latest set of survey results and impact on small business
- Open letter calling for a National Taskforce for Town Centres, resourced by the Department of the Taoiseach
- Reform and retention of the Temp Wage Subsidy Scheme
Galway Chamber · 5 returns Public Expenditure and Reform
- Discussion between Chambers Ireland, the Network's CEO's and Department of Finance, updating the Department on the Business interests of the Chambers members and the policies the Chamber is canvassing for.
- Discussion between Chambers Ireland, the Network's CEO's and Department of Finance, updating the Department on the Business interests of the Chambers members and the policies the Chamber is canvassing for.
- Discussion between Chambers Ireland, the Network's CEO's and Department of Finance, updating the Department on the Business interests of the Chambers members and the policies the Chamber is canvassing for.
- A copy of Galway Chamber Business Recovery Forum Report was sent to Department of Finance.
- A copy of Galway Chamber Business Recovery Forum Report was sent to Department of Finance.
Muscular Dystrophy Society of Ireland GLC · 2 returns Social Protection
- COVID-19 enhanced Illness Benefit payment
- Covid-19 Pandemic Unemployment Payment (PUP) / enhanced Illness Benefit
Irish Association of Speech and Language Therapists Health
- Pre-budget submission and cover letter to Ministers and their opposition.
Irish Congress of Trade Unions · 3 returns Finance
- Banking and Financial Services
- July Stimulus
- Temporary Wage Subsidy
Aviva Ireland Banking and Financial Institutions
- Consumer Insurance Contract Act 2020
ActionAid Ireland Health
- We contacted every TD and Senator in the Oireachtas via email to ask them if they would support our call the end FGM in Ireland by 2030. This would involve supporting the establishment of a National Action Plan on FGM in Ireland. We asked them to either respond to us directly via email or to tweet about their support on Twitter.
The Association of Farm & Forestry Contractors in Ireland (FCI) Ltd · 5 returns Agriculture
- Pre-Budget submission
- Pre-Budget submission
- Pre-Budget submission
- Programme for Government 2020 – Agricultural Policy
- Programme for Government 2020 – Agricultural Policy
Sligo Chamber of Commerce and Industry Finance
- covid 19 measures
Charities Institute Ireland Community
- Fourteen national networks and support organisations request support from the Government for charities and community & voluntary organisations adversely impact by Covid-19.
Waterford Chamber of Commerce Education and Training
- Technological University for Waterford
COPD Support Ireland Health
- Represented interests of people living with COPD during COVID-19 crisis, requested increased guidance on the resumption of groups of vulnerable people meeting for support during covid-19 as the current "Best Judgement of the individuals" was insufficient for this cohort from the NPHET Vulnerable People Subgroup. Signed Letter to request consideration be given to extending the enhanced illness benefit be given to those who are recommended to cocoon due to their being at high risk of covid 19
Pfizer · 3 returns Health · Economic Development and Industry
- Provided information about Pfizer's research into a COVID-19 vaccine, meeting sought with MoH/DoH.
- Highlighted discussions on extension of industry Supply Agreement and the importance of ensuring expenditure is efficently managed to ensure Irish patients can access innovative medicines; welcomed plans to progress the National Cancer Strategy and the National Clinical Stroke Programme; outlined the need for a new Rare Disease Strategy
- Welcomed committment to corporation tax policy and a supportive environment for FDI as outlined in the Programme for Government
Center for Independent Living Justice and Equality
- Welcoming new ministers to roles and outlining role of ILMI as a DPO in representing the views of disabled people
The Wheel · 4 returns Banking and Financial Institutions · Budgetary matters · Community
- The Wheel as a member of the Alliance for Insurance Reform attended a high level meeting on 22nd July with Government ministers to discuss actions needed to bring down the cost of insurance and address the insurance crisis facing charities and community and voluntary organisations.
- Pre-Budget Submission to the Department of Finance, Department of Public Expenditure and Reform, and Department of Rural and Community Development
- We communicated with various DPOs on social media and by letter congratulating them on their election success / appointment and noting that we were "looking forward to working with you in the months and years ahead to support a thriving community and voluntary sector''
- We wrote to various DPOs congratulating them on their election success / appointment and noting that we were "looking forward to working with you in the months and years ahead to support a thriving community and voluntary sector at the heart of a fair and just Ireland"
RGDATA · 2 returns Banking and Financial Institutions · Economic Development and Industry
- Seeking changes to the Occupiers Liability Act to reform Duty of Care in order to reduce cost of insurance premiums for independent shops
- Need for a specific agency to support SMEs
Banking & Payments Federation Ireland Banking and Financial Institutions
- Meeting to discuss industry response and customer supports in light of the COVID-19 pandemic
Uplift Social Protection
- Uplift members contacted DPOs via social media to ask that maternity leave and benefit be extended to new mothers due to childcare restrictions as a result of Covid-19
PricewaterhouseCoopers Budgetary matters
- Tax code re: Irish owned businesses
Sisters of Mercy Environment
- It has ememrged that Public Bodies like ESB, Gas Networks Ireland and their regulator, have investment plans that if executed, could lock Ireland into fossil fuels for decades. I asked that the Government ensure in law that this be changed and that this divergence between plans of Public State Bodies and Government climate policy be eliminated..
Ibec · 12 returns Housing · Budgetary matters · Economic Development and Industry
- Equity Loan Scheme for Ireland Discussion Paper
- Impact of COVID-19 on construction costs
- Reduction in VAT
- Property Industry Ireland's pre-budget submission
- Business position on the reduction in VAT
- Impact of COVID-19 on drinks industry
- Reopening the Irish economy
- Economic Policy Priorities - Ibec's "Reboot & Reimagine" Campaign
- 1st Meeting of the SME and State Bodies Group
- Ibec's July Stimulus submission
- Employment Wage Subsidy Scheme
- Business continuity during the COVID-19 pandemic
Venue Operators and Promoters Forum Economic Development and Industry
- COVID-19 engagement regarding guidance, insights, supports, knowledge sharing and meetings sought for the safe return of organised and ticketed events. Implementation of ‘scaffolding supports’ to help protect, hold sector upright and together, allowing it to survive, until such time as organised and ticketed live entertainment events can return to full capacity safely.
Bartra Capital Property Management Limited trading as Bartra Capital Property Housing
- Exploration of different solutions in the housing sector.
National Women's Council of Ireland · 3 returns Budgetary matters · Health · Justice and Equality
- To advocate for women returning from maternity leave to have access to TWSS
- To request support with campaign to extend materntity leave for mothers affected by COVID
- Advocating for the establishment of an emergency fund to support prostituted women during Coivd 19 and resources to establish exit routes
RIAI Arts
- Proposal to support the Programme for Government
Construction Defects Alliance Housing
- Redress Scheme for Apartment Owners affected by Fire and other Defects
Irish Development Education Association Budgetary matters
- Submitted IDEA's Pre-Budget 2021 submission to the Department of Finance on 14th August 2020
British Irish Chamber of Commerce · 2 returns Finance
- To speak to the Minister for Finance on Government POilicy in relation to UK - Irish trade and the Consequences of Brexit.
- To speak to the Minister for Finance on Government POilicy in relation to UK - Irish trade and the Consequences of Brexit.
Family Business Network Ireland Limited · 2 returns Economic Development and Industry
- To invite the Minister to speak with Family Busiunesses leaders
- To invite the Minister to speak with Family Busiunesses leaders
Irish Sudden Infant Death Association Children and Youth Affairs
- Sought support for retention of a senior Minister and Department for the Community and Voluntary Sector and that the contribution of charities, and community and voluntary organisations is recognised, and adequately resourced and supported in the next Programme for Government.
Vintners' Federation of Ireland · 4 returns Finance · Health
- Employment Wage Subsidy Scheme (EWSS)
- Tailored financial supports for the pub sector
- Continued closure of pubs that don't serve food.
- Financial package for pubs not open.
Lourdes Youth & Community Services (LYCS) Community
- Moving premises
BA Corperate Management Strategy Limited Economic Development and Industry
- COVID-19 engagement regarding guidance, insights, supports, knowledge sharing and meetings sought for the safe return of organised and ticketed events. Implementation of ‘scaffolding supports’ to help protect, hold sector upright and together, allowing it to survive, until such time as organised and ticketed live entertainment events can return to full capacity safely.
BDO Taxation
- Taxation of Registered Trade Unions
Ennis Chamber of Commerce · 2 returns Public Expenditure and Reform
- Discussion between Chambers Ireland Network CEOs and the Department of Finance, updating the Department on the business interests of Chamber members and specific issues concerning our members .
- Discussion between Chambers Ireland Network CEOs and the Department of Finance, updating the Department on the business interests of Chamber members and specific issues concerning our members .
Coalition 2030 Environment
- Sustainable Development Goals in the programme for government
Financial Justice Ireland Finance
- We wrote to the Minister for Finance to follow up on previous correspondence calling for permanent debt cancellation for developing countries in the light of the Covid-19 epidemic
The Prevention and Early Intervention Network Children and Youth Affairs
- Lobbying activities related to both the Programme for Government 2020 and COVID-19 supports and challenges facing Tusla and partner organisations in the community and voluntary sector.
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA · 2 returns Finance · Agriculture
- Stamp Duty Reliefs
- COVID-19 - Young Trained Farmer Relief
Irish Travel Agents Association · 2 returns Transport
- Seeking access to grants and financial supports for the Travel Industry due to COVID 19 pandemic and DFA Travel advice leading to collapse in turnover.
- Business support submission requesting a meeting a seeking targeted financial assistance.
Jerry O'Connor Finance
- Letter of introduction to newly appointed CEO of The Community Foundation for Ireland. Communication also sought measures in Finance Bill 2021 to encourage and nurture philanthropy in Ireland, namely: A Scheme for Direct Tax Incentive to the donor to encourage major gift-giving. Incentivise legacy income with measures similar to those operating in the UK
Irish ProShare Association Budgetary matters
- A pre Budget submission focusing on the impact of the COVID-19 crisis on employee share schemes such as the Key Employee Engagement Programme (KEEP) and on short-term measures that could be implemented to help companies who are suffering imminent cash consolidation issues as well as certain other short term amendments that could be implemented to Revenue approved employee share plans. Reminders also on legislation required to future proof SAYE schemes post-Brexit and the new register of trusts.
Simon Communities of Ireland Housing
- Budget 2021
National Supervisors Forum (Credit Unions) Banking and Financial Institutions
- Covid-1916th May to 19th September, There was Calls and emails exchanged between NSF Department of Finance and Central Bank regarding policy for Credit Unions, an online meeting on the 3rd of September took place with the Minister for Finance Paschal Donohoe Minister of State at the Department of Finance Sean Fleming, issues affecting the Credit Union Movement were discussed, Work on Virtual AGMs is taking place between all four Credit Union rep bodies and the D.O.F.