Meath East — week of Mon, 14 Sept

What your Meath East TDs did this week

Mon, 14 Sept – 20 Sept 2020 · 4 TDs · 1 bill voted on · 16 questions · 88 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 Darren O'Rourke

Did not vote 3 Gillian Toole · Helen McEntee · Thomas Byrne

The motion · motion passed 34–11

Voted against 1 Darren O'Rourke

Did not vote 3 Gillian Toole · Helen McEntee · Thomas Byrne

Darren O'Rourke — Sinn Féin 2 votes · 16 questions · 6 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 16 total

Climate 8 questions
- 2020-09-15 Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Climate Action and Communication Networks the amount in fines Ireland is likely to face in 2020 and 2021 as a result of not achieving renewable energy and carbon emissions targets; if these fines will be allocated for in Budget 2021; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23349/20]
- 2020-09-15 Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Climate Action and Communication Networks the amount spent to date on the North-South interconnector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23350/20]
- 2020-09-15 Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Climate Action and Communication Networks the secondary uses for Eircode that have been formally considered and deemed appropriate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23567/20]
- 2020-09-15 Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Climate Action and Communication Networks his plans to facilitate greater cooperation between Eircode and the Loc8 code in the interest of public safety in view of the fact that Loc8 has been used by the National Ambulance Service since 2017; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23568/20]
- 2020-09-15 Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Climate Action and Communication Networks the minimum, maximum and median time for new properties to get an Eircode; the implications of this for connection of utility services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23569/20]
- 2020-09-15 Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Climate Action and Communication Networks the amount collected from the PSO levy from electricity customers in each of the years 2010 to 2019, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23631/20]
- 2020-09-15 Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Climate Action and Communication Networks the areas in which the PSO levy collected from electricity customers in 2019 was spent; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23632/20]
- 2020-09-15 Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Climate Action and Communication Networks the action taken on the 2019 recommendation by the Climate Change Advisory Council to seek advice on appropriate target for methane emissions; if that recommendation has been acted; if so, the findings; if not, the reason; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23922/20]
Finance 3 questions
- 2020-09-15 Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Finance the amount of VAT collected from residential electricity customers in each of the years 2015 to 2019; the VAT that was collected from all electricity customers in the same years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23633/20]
- 2020-09-15 Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Finance the amount of VAT collected from residential gas customers in each of the years 2015 to 2019; the VAT that was collected from all gas customers in the same years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23634/20]
- 2020-09-15 Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Finance the amount collected in carbon tax on residential gas customers in each of the years 2015 to 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23635/20]
Social 2 questions
- 2020-09-15 Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Social Protection if staff of a company (details supplied), in the case that they met the conditions of the scheme, were eligible to claim short-time work support while under the temporary wage subsidy scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23786/20]
- 2020-09-15 Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Social Protection if staff of a company (details supplied), in the case that they met the conditions of the scheme, were eligible to claim short-time work support while under the employment wage subsidy scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23787/20]
Further and Higher Education 2 questions
- 2020-09-15 Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if earnings for 2020 will be taken into account when assessing eligibility for SUSI grants in view of the substantial reduction in income many persons have suffered as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23581/20]
- 2020-09-17 Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the funding supports available for students undertaking graduate entry medicine; if the SUSI grant or other grants are available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24526/20]
Education 1 question
- 2020-09-17 Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Education if Bus Éireann has issued or allocated tickets to date for the 2020/2021 school year to over 97,000 children on the primary and post-primary school transport schemes, including tickets for over 26,200 concessionary applicants, as outlined during a Topical Issue debate on 8 September 2020 (details supplied); the way in which it compares to the same period in 2018 and 2019; if she expects in the order of 120,000 children to be accommodated on school bus transport in 2020; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24536/20]

New lobbying 6 returns

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.
Ibec · 3 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
Prosper Meath CLG Health
- Letters to various elected reps in the Meath East and Meath West area outlining Prosper Meath's COVID-19 response to date.
Irish Travel Agents Association Transport
- Meeting request to discuss the impact COVID-19 is having on our member travel agents and their customers

Gillian Toole — Independent 0 votes · 0 questions · 0 new lobbying returns

Quiet week — no questions filed or new lobbying returns.

Helen McEntee — Fine Gael 0 votes · 0 questions · 44 new lobbying returns

New lobbying 44 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.
Glennon Brothers (Glennon Bros. Timber Ltd) Agriculture
- Forestry policy and programmes - Draft Agricultural Appeals (Amendment) Bill 2020
Licensed Vintners Association Trade
- Developing a plan to allow Dublin pubs to survive the Covid-19 crisis
Womens Aid · 2 returns Justice and Equality
- Launch of Women's Aid Annual Impact Report 2019
- 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.
Society of the Irish Motor Industry Employment
- The Motor Industry requested that the sale and supply of motor vehicles be included in Phase 1 of their Roadmap for easing COVID- 19 restrictions. The Industry is ideally placed to facilitate the requirements of social distancing and other health and safety issues in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic
A&L Goodbody Justice and Equality
- Seeking amendment of the Defamation Act 2009 and reform of defamation law
Clare Public Participation Network Justice and Equality
- Conditions in an Emergency Centre for International Protection Applicants in Clare
Irish Association of Speech and Language Therapists Health
- Pre-budget submission and cover letter to Ministers and their opposition.
Hayes Solicitors Justice and Equality
- On 27 August 2020 Hayes Solicitors submitted a response to the request for submissions issued by the Minister for Justice and Equality in respect of the Consultation on Setting the Discount Rate
Irish Girl Guides CLG Children and Youth Affairs
- Requesting that the Department of Children and Youth Affairs (DCYA) be retained in the next government
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.
Pavee Point Traveller & Roma Centre Justice and Equality
- Departmental responsibility for domestic, sexual and gender based violence
Mediahuis Ireland Group Limited Justice and Equality
- Communications (Retention of Data) Bill
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
UCD Students' Union Company Limited by Guarantee Justice and Equality
- Direct Provision
The Wheel · 2 returns Banking and Financial Institutions · 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.
- 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''
RGDATA Banking and Financial Institutions
- Seeking changes to the Occupiers Liability Act to reform Duty of Care in order to reduce cost of insurance premiums for independent shops
Uplift · 3 returns Justice and Equality · Social Protection · Housing
- Uplift members emailed Minister McEntee demanding that Una McGurk be removed from the International Protection Appeals Tribunal
- 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
- Uplift members emailed Ministers McEntee and O'Brien asking that they vote against the reversal of the evictions ban
Ibec · 6 returns Communications · Justice and Equality · Employment · Economic Development and Industry
- European Electronic Communications Code (EECC)
- Ibec's concerns regarding the immigration permissions situation going forward
- Proposed extension of Maternity Leave due to COVID-19 Pandemic
- Justice policy priorities - Ibec's "Reboot & Reimagine" Campaign
- Reopening the Irish economy after COVID-19
- Ibec's July Stimulus submission
Progressive College Network Ltd. Education and Training
- I am involved the the COVID-19 working group fro the ELE sector. I have been in touch with individuals regarding challenges facing the ELE sector at this challenging time. I have lobbied on the acceptance of blended learning to be an accepted form of course delivery for the ELE sector and for ELE providers to be allowed to welcome international students.
Bartra Capital Property Management Limited trading as Bartra Capital Property Economic Development and Industry
- The Immigrant Investor Programme
National Women's Council of Ireland · 2 returns Justice and Equality · Health
- Express concerns that Violence against Women may move from Department of Justice to the Department of Children, Disability, Equality and Integration.
- Seeking support for National Women's Council priorities in the new government
Prosper Meath CLG Health
- Letters to various elected reps in the Meath East and Meath West area outlining Prosper Meath's COVID-19 response to date.
Irish Street Arts, Circus and Spectacle Network Public Expenditure and Reform
- Insurance Reform
British Irish Chamber of Commerce EU Affairs
- Speaking with the Minister on developments in relationtion to EU - UK Trade Negotiations
Jesuit Refugee Service (JRS) Ireland Justice and Equality
- In June and July 2020, JRS Ireland developed, published and submitted the policy paper 'Protection with Dignity: Roadmap to System Change' to public officials and relevant Government Ministers.
Community Creations Limited t/a SpunOut.ie Justice and Equality
- The Youth Justice Strategy 2020-2026; the Harassment, Harmful Communications and Related Offences Bill 2017; and Garda relations with young people
Vintners' Federation of Ireland Finance
- Financial package for pubs not open.
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA · 5 returns EU Affairs · Agriculture · Finance
- Brexit Stakeholder Forum
- Diquat Derogation
- Brexit - EU / UK Future Trading Relationship
- IFA 2021 Budget Submission - Taxation Measures to Support Growth & Restructuring
- IFA 2021 Budget Submission - Expenditure Measures to Support Farm Enterprises
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.

Thomas Byrne — Fianna Fáil 0 votes · 0 questions · 25 new lobbying returns

New lobbying 25 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.
Acquired Brain Injury Ireland Health
- Implementing the Neuro-rehabilitation Strategy/Implementation Framework
Irish Heart Foundation Health
- IHF programme for Government priorities
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
Devenish Agriculture
- On 25th June 2020, Thomas Byrne T.D. visited the Devenish Lands at Dowth, our research farm in County Meath.
Irish Girl Guides CLG Children and Youth Affairs
- Requesting that the Department of Children and Youth Affairs (DCYA) be retained in the next government
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 · 2 returns Economic Development and Industry
- Open letter calling for a National Taskforce for Town Centres, resourced by the Department of the Taoiseach
- Supports for business impacted by COVID-19
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.
The Wheel · 2 returns Community
- 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"
Uplift Housing
- Tweets sent to Fianna Fáil TDs asking them to include public housing policy in the plan for new government
Ibec · 6 returns Economic Development and Industry · Trade · Agriculture
- The impact of COVID-19 on the drinks industry
- Economic contribution of the drinks industry
- EU-US trade tensions
- Brexit
- Ibec's "Reboot & Reimagine" Campaign
- Ibec's July Stimulus submission
RIAI Arts
- Proposal to support the Programme for Government
Prosper Meath CLG Health
- Letters to various elected reps in the Meath East and Meath West area outlining Prosper Meath's COVID-19 response to date.
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA · 2 returns EU Affairs · Agriculture
- 2021-2027 Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF)
- Diquat Derogation
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.