Waterford — week of Mon, 14 Sept

What your Waterford TDs did this week

Mon, 14 Sept – 20 Sept 2020 · 4 TDs · 1 bill voted on · 32 questions · 71 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 Marc Ó Cathasaigh

Did not vote 4 Conor D McGuinness · David Cullinane · John Cummins · Mary Butler

The motion · motion passed 34–11

Voted for 1 Marc Ó Cathasaigh

Did not vote 4 Conor D McGuinness · David Cullinane · John Cummins · Mary Butler

Conor D McGuinness — Sinn Féin 0 votes · 0 questions · 0 new lobbying returns

Quiet week — no questions filed or new lobbying returns.

David Cullinane — Sinn Féin 0 votes · 25 questions · 13 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 25 total

Health 25 questions
- 2020-09-15 Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the measures he has undertaken or will undertake as part of the winter plan to protect capacity in the health service, to ensure maximum possible uptake of the flu vaccine, secure sufficient staffing levels and bed availability, deliver Covid-19, non-Covid-19 and catch-up care; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23639/20]
- 2020-09-15 Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the steps being taken to ensure a proactive and robust testing and tracing regime to support the plan for living with Covid-19; the way in which Ireland compares with the EU and other comparator states such as New Zealand in terms of testing and tracing capacity and performance by tests per capita; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23640/20]
- 2020-09-15 Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health if promised medical card eligibility expansions and reductions in prescription charges made in budget 2020 will be commenced in 2020; the reason for the delay; if funding is being made available for same in 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23641/20]
- 2020-09-15 Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health his plans to introduce medical cards for cancer patients and terminally ill patients; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23643/20]
- 2020-09-15 Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health his plans to tackle waiting lists and deliver public dental and orthodontic care; his further plans to expand eligibility; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23645/20]
- 2020-09-15 Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health his plans to re-evaluate and relax restrictions on pregnant parents being accompanied by their partners in hospitals before, during and after birth on compassionate grounds; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23644/20]
- 2020-09-15 Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health his plans to deliver on commitments to persons with scoliosis and reduce wait times for care; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23646/20]
- 2020-09-15 Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health his plans to advance an inquiry into mesh implants and sodium valproate; his further plans to gather better data to understand the extent of the impact of same; if an expert panel will review the UK report on the matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23647/20]
- 2020-09-15 Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health his plans to advance an inquiry into mesh implants and sodium valproate; his further plans to gather better data to understand the extent of the impact of same; if an expert panel will review the UK report on the matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23642/20]
- 2020-09-15 Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health when diabetes reviews of hospitals and prairie care settings resume; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23393/20]
- 2020-09-15 Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the number of Covid-19 tests conducted to the end of August 2020; the number and percentage which were positive; the estimated number and percentage of false positives; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23522/20]
- 2020-09-15 Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the details of the Covid-19 testing and tracing regime; the structures and leadership of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24122/20]
- 2020-09-15 Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the staffing requirements for meeting 100,000 Covid-19 swabs and tests per week; the associated cost related to each staffing category; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24123/20]
- 2020-09-15 Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the staffing and laboratory requirements for conducting and evaluating 100,000 Covid-19 tests per week; the associated cost related to each staffing category; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24124/20]
- 2020-09-15 Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the staffing levels related to the Covid-19 testing and tracing regime; the number employed directly for this purpose; the number seconded; the areas from which they are seconded; the agency staff and associated costs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24125/20]
- 2020-09-15 Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the measures that will need to be taken to deliver 100,000 Covid-19 swabs and tests per week; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24126/20]
- 2020-09-15 Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the status of the Covid-19 contact tracing regime; the number employed for same; the number seconded from elsewhere; the areas from which they are seconded; his plans to recruit and train contact tracers; the estimated number of contact tracers required; the associated costs in relation to same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24127/20]
- 2020-09-15 Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the number of Covid-19 tests conducted, evaluated, results delivered and contacts traced in each of the weeks since the beginning of March 2020 to the end of the second week of September 2020, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24128/20]
- 2020-09-16 Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health when pharmacies will receive the PPE, in particular surgical masks, that was promised by the HSE to keep pharmacy staff and their vulnerable customers safe from the potential risk of catching or spreading Covid-19 infection in the course of their working day in the pharmacy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24261/20]
- 2020-09-17 Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the number of medical scientists employed in laboratories which are conducting Covid-19 tests; his plans to increase the number; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24495/20]
- 2020-09-17 Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the cost of hiring an additional one medical scientist in testing laboratories. [24496/20]
- 2020-09-17 Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the cost of providing at 10% pay rise to medical scientists and the hiring of an additional one medical scientist with this in mind [24497/20]
- 2020-09-17 Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health his plans for tackling asthma; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24607/20]
- 2020-09-17 Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health his plans for acting on smoky coal and air pollution and their impact on health; the extent of his cooperation and engagement with other Departments on the matter to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24608/20]
- 2020-09-17 Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health his plans to include asthma on the long-term illness scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24615/20]

New lobbying 13 returns

Irish Heart Foundation · 3 returns Health · Environment
- Promoting Irish Heart Foundation's priorities among newly announced Health & disability spokespersons in the new Oireachtas
- #SaferStreets initiative to provide safe spaces for pedestrians and cyclists across the country both during and after the current Covid-19 crisis.
- Irish Heart Foundation Submission to the Oireachtas COVID Committee
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 · 4 returns Economic Development and Industry
- Latest COVID-19 Business Impact Survey
- Submission to Special Committee on COVID-19 response re impact on economy
- Open letter calling for a National Taskforce for Town Centres, resourced by the Department of the Taoiseach
- COVID-19 supports for business
Waterford Chamber of Commerce Education and Training
- Technological University for Waterford
Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation Health
- Student Nurse Pay
Ibec Agriculture
- Forestry policy
National Women's Council of Ireland Health
- To request that the Oireachtas Committee on COVID consider women in their deliberations
Irish Family Planning Association Health
- National and international policy on sexual and reproductive health and rights

John Cummins — Fine Gael 0 votes · 0 questions · 3 new lobbying returns

New lobbying 3 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.
Waterford Chamber of Commerce · 2 returns Economic Development and Industry · Education and Training
- Technological University for Waterford and Economy
- Technological University for Waterford

Mary Butler — Fianna Fáil 0 votes · 0 questions · 27 new lobbying returns

New lobbying 27 returns

The Open Doors Initiative Employment
- IPS national coordinator hosting
St Patrick's Mental Health Services Health
- The CEO and the Medical Director of St Patrick's Mental Health Services met with Minister of State for Mental Health and Older People, Mary Butler, T.D. on 23rd July, and outlined the organisation's services and willingness to support the implementation of the Government’s mental health strategy. St Patrick’s Mental Health Services is the largest independent mental health provider in the country and has a key role to play in delivering Government mental health strategy.
Seqirus Health
- Seasonal Influenza Vaccination Program
Shine Health
- Discussion regarding mental health policy Sharing the Vision
Family Carers Ireland Social Protection
- Programme for Goverment
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 · 4 returns Economic Development and Industry
- Latest COVID-19 Business Impact Survey
- Submission to Special Committee on COVID-19 response re impact on economy
- Open letter calling for a National Taskforce for Town Centres, resourced by the Department of the Taoiseach
- COVID-19 supports for business
Waterford Chamber of Commerce · 2 returns Education and Training · Economic Development and Industry
- Technological University for Waterford
- Meeting to discuss various issues regarding Waterford economy and development
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
Irish Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - IACP · 2 returns Health
- Introductory Virtual Meeting with the Minister of State for Mental Health and Older People
- Invitation to the Minister of State for Mental Health and Older People to attend the launch of our campaign
BeLonG To Youth Services Ltd. Health
- Mental health of LGBTI+ young people.
Ibec · 3 returns Health · Economic Development and Industry
- New research from Ibec on mental health
- Ibec's priorities in the area of mental health
- Ibec's July Stimulus submission
National Women's Council of Ireland · 3 returns Health
- Advocating for support and resources for National Women's Councils programme of work on womens mental health
- Seeking support for National Women's Council priorities in the new government
- To request that the Oireachtas Committee on COVID consider women in their deliberations
Early Childhood Ireland Children and Youth Affairs
- Appearance before the Oireachtas Special Covid-19 Committee
Community Creations Limited t/a SpunOut.ie Health
- Pathfinder proposal and the mental health budget
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA Health
- Nursing Home Support Scheme (Amendment) Bill 2019