Louth — week of Mon, 14 Sept

What your Louth TDs did this week

Mon, 14 Sept – 20 Sept 2020 · 5 TDs · 1 bill voted on · 82 questions · 40 new lobbying filings

Votes this week

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business

2020-09-15 · 2 votes

The motion · motion passed 26–19

Voted against 1 Ruairí Ó Murchú

Did not vote 4 Erin McGreehan · Ged Nash · Joanna Byrne · Paula Butterly

The motion · motion passed 34–11

Voted against 1 Ruairí Ó Murchú

Did not vote 4 Erin McGreehan · Ged Nash · Joanna Byrne · Paula Butterly

Erin McGreehan — Fianna Fáil 0 votes · 0 questions · 4 new lobbying returns

New lobbying 4 returns

Irish Heart Foundation Children and Youth Affairs
- Promoting Irish Heart Foundation's priorities among newly announced Children 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.
Center for Independent Living Justice and Equality
- ILMI motion to a right to personal assistance
Irish Family Planning Association Health
- National and international policy on sexual and reproductive health and rights

Ged Nash — Labour Party 0 votes · 48 questions · 17 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 48 total

Finance 22 questions
- 2020-09-15 Deputy Ged Nash asked the Minister for Finance the status of the take-up of the TLTRO III by Irish pillar banks individually and collectively; the way in which this compares with the current EU average; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23730/20]
- 2020-09-15 Deputy Ged Nash asked the Minister for Finance the advice received by his officials regarding the revised help-to-buy scheme announced in the July stimulus package; the projected deadweight cost of the scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23731/20]
- 2020-09-15 Deputy Ged Nash asked the Minister for Finance the cost to Exchequer of removing stamp duty on credit cards; his views on removing stamp duty in view of safety concerns regarding the use of cash as a result of Covid-19; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23732/20]
- 2020-09-15 Deputy Ged Nash asked the Minister for Finance the anticipated savings to the Exchequer in 2021, in tabular form, from the ending the employment and investment incentive, the key employee engagement programme, the special assignee relief programme and the foreign earnings deduction; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23733/20]
- 2020-09-15 Deputy Ged Nash asked the Minister for Finance the anticipated savings to the Exchequer in 2021 from the ending rent-a-room relief; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23734/20]
- 2020-09-15 Deputy Ged Nash asked the Minister for Finance the cost of fossil fuel subsidies per year since 2016; the anticipated savings to the Exchequer in 2021 from eliminating damaging fossil fuel subsides; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23735/20]
- 2020-09-15 Deputy Ged Nash asked the Minister for Finance the revenue accrued or spent from reversing the current applicable tax rate for benefit-in-kind, BIK, for company cars in order that an increase in business kilometres driven is matched by increased taxation, that is, 0 km to 24,000 km at 6% and 24,000 km to 32,000 km at 12% and so on in 2021; the way in which this compares with the existing system in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23736/20]
- 2020-09-15 Deputy Ged Nash asked the Minister for Finance the estimated savings to the Exchequer from ending relief to conventional hybrids in 2021; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23737/20]
- 2020-09-15 Deputy Ged Nash asked the Minister for Finance the estimated impact on the Exchequer in 2021 from the introduction of the worldwide harmonised light vehicles test procedure, WLTP, as cited in 2019; the additional revenue accrued or expended as a result of the change; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23738/20]
- 2020-09-15 Deputy Ged Nash asked the Minister for Finance the estimated saving to the Exchequer in 2021 from reducing the cap on BIK relief for electric cars from €50,000 to €35,000; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23739/20]
- 2020-09-15 Deputy Ged Nash asked the Minister for Finance the estimated cost or saving to the Exchequer in 2021 from applying alternative tax regime for VRT that would see the number of VRT bands increase from 11 to 14 as set out by the Tax Strategy Group 2020; if he will provide a comparison with the existing VRT system in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23740/20]
- 2020-09-15 Deputy Ged Nash asked the Minister for Finance the additional revenue raised from a reduction in the threshold on the value of Irish property owned to €2 million from €5 million; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23741/20]
- 2020-09-15 Deputy Ged Nash asked the Minister for Finance the additional revenue raised from a reformed domicile levy of €400,000 per year on Irish domiciled persons who have a worldwide income greater than €1 million, own Irish property greater than €2 million and pay €300,000 or less in Irish income tax; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23742/20]
- 2020-09-15 Deputy Ged Nash asked the Minister for Finance the additional revenue raised from a doubling of the domicile levy from €200,000 to €400,000 under the existing criteria; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23743/20]
- 2020-09-15 Deputy Ged Nash asked the Minister for Finance the estimated cost to revenue of returning the new EWSS to the payment levels and thresholds that previously existed under the TWSS; if he will provide a comparison between returning to the previous TWSS rates and the current EWSS rates in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23744/20]
- 2020-09-15 Deputy Ged Nash asked the Minister for Finance the indicative cost to the Exchequer to repurchase a shareholding in a company at percentage rates (details supplied) in tabular form. [23747/20]
- 2020-09-15 Deputy Ged Nash asked the Minister for Finance the cost to the Exchequer relating to governance and regulation of the financial services industry; the potential estimated revenue accrued from a levy at 0.5% and 1% on turnover for the financial services industry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23748/20]
- 2020-09-15 Deputy Ged Nash asked the Minister for Finance the estimated cost to the Exchequer in 2020 and 2021 of the e-worker tax relief; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23749/20]
- 2020-09-15 Deputy Ged Nash asked the Minister for Finance the number of Exchequer funded projects over €1 billion overseen by his Department; the expected rise in cost in both numerical amount and percentage terms in tabular form, and delays as result of Covid-19; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24309/20]
- 2020-09-16 Deputy Ged Nash asked the Minister for Finance the number of persons with annual income levels by category (details supplied) in the most recent year for which full data is available, in tabular form. [24213/20]
- 2020-09-16 Deputy Ged Nash asked the Minister for Finance the number of persons with annual income levels by category (details supplied) that received tax relief on their personal income for contributions to a pension, in tabular form. [24214/20]
- 2020-09-16 Deputy Ged Nash asked the Minister for Finance the gross amount of tax relief provided for pension contributions in each of the past five years for which full figures are available, in tabular form. [24215/20]
Public 8 questions
- 2020-09-15 Deputy Ged Nash asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the status of the new timeline to deliver on the recommendations of the OECD for the publication of an equality budgeting statement alongside the budget; if an equality budgeting statement will be forthcoming in budget 2021; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23729/20]
- 2020-09-15 Deputy Ged Nash asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform his views on the proposed new ground for discrimination based on socio-economic disadvantage status as set out in the programme for Government; his plans to update the People@PER HR strategy to lead on this proposed new ground to protect against discrimination based on socio-economic disadvantage in the public service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23750/20]
- 2020-09-15 Deputy Ged Nash asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the status of progress of a well-being budgeting framework; if the framework is set to be included in budget 2021; if not, the expected timeline for completion and operationalisation of this well-being budget framework; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23752/20]
- 2020-09-15 Deputy Ged Nash asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will categorically rule out moratoriums in the public services in 2021, particularly in areas in which staff shortages have been previously identified; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23753/20]
- 2020-09-15 Deputy Ged Nash asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform his plans to review the national development plan in terms of project scheduling and prioritisation due to Covid-19; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23754/20]
- 2020-09-15 Deputy Ged Nash asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the details of the past investment both public and private in building and construction in each of the years 2016 to 2019; the projected investment for 2020 to 2024; if he anticipates a drop in private sector investment; his plans to increase public sector investment to meet potential investment shortfall; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23755/20]
- 2020-09-15 Deputy Ged Nash asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the number of Exchequer-funded projects over €1 billion overseen by his Department; the expected rise in cost in both numerical amount and percentage terms in tabular form, and delays as a result of Covid-19; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23756/20]
- 2020-09-16 Deputy Ged Nash asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform his plans to extend the Covid-19-related pension abatement waiver for HSE rehires beyond 30 September 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24216/20]
Health 3 questions
- 2020-09-15 Deputy Ged Nash asked the Minister for Health if he will provide the policy and public health rationale that warrants the continued exclusion of partners from supporting expectant mothers through labour and the post-birth period in maternity hospitals; if he plans to review this policy in view of the evidence that supports the presence of partners during this process from an emotional and psychological point of view; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23463/20]
- 2020-09-15 Deputy Ged Nash asked the Minister for Health the reason the HSE has not provided a Covid-19 testing centre in Drogheda, County Louth; if the HSE will review this position; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23464/20]
- 2020-09-15 Deputy Ged Nash asked the Minister for Health if the HSE will provide a total number of Covid-19 tests undertaken at the testing centre in Dundalk, County Louth, since the centre was established; the number of tests carried out to date at the centre on those referred who have an address in Drogheda, County Louth; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23465/20]
Climate 2 questions
- 2020-09-15 Deputy Ged Nash asked the Minister for Climate Action and Communication Networks the status of the purchase of environmental compliance, that is, statistical transfers from other members states; the anticipated cost in 2021; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23751/20]
- 2020-09-15 Deputy Ged Nash asked the Minister for Climate Action and Communication Networks the number of Exchequer-funded projects over €1 billion overseen by his Department; the expected rise in cost in both numerical amount and percentage terms in tabular form, and delays as result of Covid-19; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24304/20]
Transport 2 questions
- 2020-09-15 Deputy Ged Nash asked the Minister for Transport if he will intervene in the case of a person (details supplied) to expedite the renewal of a driver licence due to exceptional circumstances; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23757/20]
- 2020-09-15 Deputy Ged Nash asked the Minister for Transport the number of Exchequer-funded projects over €1 billion overseen by his Department; the expected rise in cost in both numerical amount and percentage terms in tabular form, and delays as result of Covid-19; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24313/20]
Education 2 questions
- 2020-09-15 Deputy Ged Nash asked the Minister for Education the number of Exchequer-funded projects over €1 billion overseen by her Department; the expected rise in cost in both numerical amount and percentage terms in tabular form, and delays as a result of Covid-19; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24307/20]
- 2020-09-16 Deputy Ged Nash asked the Minister for Education the guidelines for the teaching of the practical aspects of geography, including field work; when she plans to publish guidelines relating to the issue; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24217/20]
Enterprise 1 question
- 2020-09-15 Deputy Ged Nash asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the number of Exchequer-funded projects over €1 billion overseen by his Department; the expected rise in cost in both numerical amount and percentage terms in tabular form, and delays as result of Covid-19; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24308/20]
Foreign 1 question
- 2020-09-15 Deputy Ged Nash asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the number of Exchequer-funded projects over €1 billion overseen by his Department; the expected rise in cost in both numerical amount and percentage terms in tabular form, and delays as result of Covid-19; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24310/20]
Defence 1 question
- 2020-09-15 Deputy Ged Nash asked the Minister for Defence the number of Exchequer-funded projects over €1 billion overseen by his Department; the expected rise in cost in both numerical amount and percentage terms in tabular form, and delays as result of Covid-19; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24306/20]
Social 1 question
- 2020-09-15 Deputy Ged Nash asked the Minister for Social Protection the anticipated cost to the Exchequer in 2021 of a waiver of waiting days on social welfare payments by category of payment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23745/20]
Children 1 question
- 2020-09-15 Deputy Ged Nash asked the Minister for Children, Disability, Equality and Integration the number of Exchequer-funded projects over €1 billion overseen by his Department; the expected rise in cost in both numerical amount and percentage terms in tabular form, and delays as result of Covid-19; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24302/20]
Further and Higher Education 1 question
- 2020-09-15 Deputy Ged Nash asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the number of Exchequer-funded projects over €1 billion overseen by his Department; the expected rise in cost in both numerical amount and percentage terms in tabular form, and delays as a result of Covid-19; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24311/20]
Justice 1 question
- 2020-09-15 Deputy Ged Nash asked the Minister for Justice the number of Exchequer-funded projects over €1 billion overseen by her Department; the expected rise in cost in both numerical amount and percentage terms in tabular form, and delays as a result of Covid-19; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24312/20]
Community 1 question
- 2020-09-15 Deputy Ged Nash asked the Minister for Community and Rural Development and the Islands the number of Exchequer-funded projects over €1 billion overseen by her Department; the expected rise in cost in both numerical amount and percentage terms in tabular form, and delays as result of Covid-19; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24305/20]
Housing 1 question
- 2020-09-16 Deputy Ged Nash asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if the promoters of a development (details supplied) in Warrenpoint, County Down were obliged to notify Louth County Council of this development under transnational planning regulations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24368/20]

New lobbying 17 returns

Volunteering Ireland Community
- Budget 2021
Association of Insurance & Financial Brokers trading as Brokers Ireland Finance
- Brokers Ireland Public Policy Objectives 2020
Cooley Distillery Trade
- General catch up on imapct of Covid and US-EU Tariffs
Irish Girl Guides CLG Children and Youth Affairs
- Seeking funding for community, voluntary and youth groups
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.
Volkswagen Group Ireland Limited Taxation
- The sharing of VGIE's proposal for Climate Action and Vehicle Tax Strategy
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.
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
Ibec · 5 returns Economic Development and Industry · Trade
- The impact of COVID-19 on the drinks industry
- Economic contribution of the drinks industry
- EU-US trade tensions
- Brexit
- Ibec's July Stimulus submission
Construction Defects Alliance Housing
- Redress Scheme for Apartment Owners affected by Fire and other Defects

Joanna Byrne — Sinn Féin 0 votes · 0 questions · 0 new lobbying returns

Quiet week — no questions filed or new lobbying returns.

Paula Butterly — Fine Gael 0 votes · 0 questions · 0 new lobbying returns

Quiet week — no questions filed or new lobbying returns.

Ruairí Ó Murchú — Sinn Féin 2 votes · 6 questions · 1 new lobbying return

Questions asked 6 total

Taoiseach 1 question
- 2020-09-15 Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Taoiseach if presidential voting rights will be included within the shared island unit of his Department; the timeframe for establishment of the unit; and the status of the process to date. [22374/20]
Health 1 question
- 2020-09-15 Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Health his views on mental health services including psychiatry services in County Louth; his plans for the services; and the resources that have been allocated to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23697/20]
Agriculture 1 question
- 2020-09-15 Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will consider a derogation on the ban on the use of diquat on potato crops in view of the fact that ten EU countries, including Austria and Denmark, have been given a derogation. [23980/20]
Transport 1 question
- 2020-09-16 Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Transport if plans will be put in place to allow a person (details supplied) who passed their driver theory test in March 2020 but did not receive their licence until July to sit a driver test earlier than the prescribed six months after the licence issued; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24210/20]
Community 1 question
- 2020-09-17 Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Community and Rural Development and the Islands the funding that will be allocated to youth and community centre facilities which are working within reduced incomes due to Covid-19; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24338/20]
Justice 1 question
- 2020-09-17 Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Justice the waiting time for the join family or category A visas; the cause of the delays in the processing of the visas; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24574/20]

New lobbying 1 return

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.