Carlow-Kilkenny — week of Mon, 21 Sept

Catherine Callaghan — Fine Gael 0 votes · 0 questions · 0 new lobbying returns

Quiet week — no questions filed or new lobbying returns.

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor — Fianna Fáil 0 votes · 7 questions · 27 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 7 total

Social 2 questions
- 2020-09-22 Deputy Jennifer Murnane O'Connor asked the Minister for Social Protection if an extension to time limits for workers on community employment schemes in community organisations in rural areas will be applied to retrospectively replace time lost in suspended jobs under public health restrictions; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24300/20]
- 2020-09-22 Deputy Jennifer Murnane O'Connor asked the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding employees of airline (details supplied) who are struggling to gain access to casual jobseeker payments and short-time work supports while their employer is claiming the employment wage subsidy scheme; the position regarding application lodged in respect of persons; the reason for the delay in processing same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25452/20]
Climate 2 questions
- 2020-09-22 Deputy Jennifer Murnane O'Connor asked the Minister for Climate Action and Communication Networks the position regarding the classification of agricultural waste plastic in view of the costs and restrictions on export imposed by an office (details supplied) as a result of hipping agricultural films and plastics as amber; his plans to investigate the possibility of reclassifying agricultural waste plastic from amber to green as is the case in several other European countries; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25450/20]
- 2020-09-22 Deputy Jennifer Murnane O'Connor asked the Minister for Climate Action and Communication Networks the position regarding the agricultural waste plastic levy with respect to independent contractors (details supplied); if he is satisfied that the current arrangement ensures parity within the industry for all collectors; his plans to investigate the possibility of amending the current arrangement to ensure that the funds raised through the levy follow the plastic; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25451/20]
Justice 2 questions
- 2020-09-22 Deputy Jennifer Murnane O'Connor asked the Minister for Justice the position regarding the official State recognition of partners that have been long-term cohabiters; the position regarding financial assistance and tax credits available to a person in such a situation upon the death of partner; her plans to examine the issue further; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25447/20]
- 2020-09-22 Deputy Jennifer Murnane O'Connor asked the Minister for Justice the position regarding the health and safety concerns expressed by the managing solicitor and staff at a law centre (details supplied) in respect of proposed relocation of premises which have been communicated to her Department previously; if she is satisfied that the proposed relocation does not warrant further and detailed examination in view of the severity of the issues highlighted with her Department previously; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25448/20]
Finance 1 question
- 2020-09-22 Deputy Jennifer Murnane O'Connor asked the Minister for Finance his plans to fast track finance for SMEs to enable them to reopen to the levels required to reintegrate staff and reduce figures nationally of those in receipt of pandemic unemployment payment; his further plans to address the issues being experienced by SMEs, and in particular publicans, by which they are being refused credit by lending institutions due to a lack of repayment capacity with no consideration being afforded to the fact that many still cannot trade; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25449/20]

New lobbying 27 returns

Irish Medical Organisation · 3 returns Health
- Covid 19 Policy response - Protection of healthcare workers
- Covid 19 Policy response
- Covid 19 Policy response - testing and tracing
Instinctif Partners Public Affairs Ireland Economic Development and Industry
- To brief on National Small Business Recovery Plan
MSD Health
- Immunisation Policies
Hume Brophy Finance
- Investment Limited Partnership
Irish Thoracic Society Health
- Submission to the Oireachtas Special Committee on COVID-19 Response regarding concerns regarding the impact of COVID-19 on respiratory healthcare services due to the respiratory effect of COVID-19 and due to the backlog on an already over-burdened system. Particular concerns raised in relation to the onset of the Winter season. We included recommendations for the provision of increased respiratory services in community and hospital settings
Threshold Housing
- Emailed the Deputy the details of Threshold's emergency helpline
Insurance Ireland Banking and Financial Institutions
- On behalf of members, providing input into insurers response to Covid 19
The Disability Action Coalition Health
- Funding for Section 39 disability providers; the implementation of the recommendations of the Independent Review Group on the relationship between the voluntary sector and the state, chaired by Dr. Catherine Day; the creation of a specific fund for organisations affected by a drop in fundraising income affected by the Covid-19 Pandemic
Horse Sport Ireland Agriculture
- HSI in collaboration with the Sport Horse Alliance formed the HSI Economic Industry Forum organised a grass roots lobbying campaign to increase HSI government funding.
Pender & Associates Ltd · 2 returns Children and Youth Affairs · Taxation
- Seas Suas submission to Special Committee on Covid-19 Response
- Vat rate on on-trade alcohol
Migrant Rights Centre Ireland Agriculture
- Calling for implementation of a more robust policy to protect meat workers from COVID-19
Irish Council for Civil Liberties · 2 returns Health · Justice and Equality
- HSE Covid-19 Contact Tracing and Symptom Tracking App
- Covid-19 Emergency Regulations
Irish Cancer Society Health
- COVID-19 response
Macra na Feirme Finance
- Macra na Feirme 2021 Budget Submission
The Union of Students in Ireland Education and Training
- Submission to the Oireachtas COVID19 Committee on the issues affecting higher education including teaching, learning & assessment, accommodation, funding, international students, student finance and research funding.
Inclusion Ireland · 2 returns Education and Training · Health
- Supports for pupils with disabilities
- Day services and other services for people with disabilities during Covid-19
The Irish Hospice Foundation Community
- To inform public policy around Covid-19 response
Law Society of Ireland Health
- Special Oireachtas Committee on Covid-19 Response
National parents Council Primary Education and Training
- Reopening of Schools
Multiple Sclerosis Ireland · 2 returns Health
- MS Ireland as members of the Disability Action Coalition sought funding for organisations providing disability services under Section 39 of the Health Act; the implementation of the recommendations in relation to the relationship between the voluntary sector and the state in the Catherine Day Report; the establishment of a specific fund for organisations experiencing decreased fundraising income as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic
- Put forward a submission to the Oireachtas Special Committee on COVID-19 Response with details of the challenges people living with MS are facing during the COVID-19 Pandemic and the issues MS Ireland are facing as a result of the pandemic.
UK and Ireland Fuel Distributors Association (UKIFDA) Energy and Natural Resources
- Lobbying TDs on the transition for heating oil users to use liquid biofuels

John McGuinness — Fianna Fáil 0 votes · 2 questions · 27 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 2 total

Education 1 question
- 2020-09-22 Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Education if an assistive technology application by a student (details supplied) will be expedited. [24788/20]
Health 1 question
- 2020-09-22 Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health if a procedure will be expedited for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25589/20]

New lobbying 27 returns

Irish Medical Organisation · 3 returns Health
- Covid 19 Policy response - Protection of healthcare workers
- Covid 19 Policy response
- Covid 19 Policy response - testing and tracing
Instinctif Partners Public Affairs Ireland · 3 returns Economic Development and Industry
- To provide recommendations for the National Economic Plan
- To provide recommendations for the July Stimulus Plan
- To brief on National Small Business Recovery Plan
Mental Health Reform Health
- To seek support for legislative change for mental health, for greater public investment and for policy change to deliver better services.
Hume Brophy Finance
- Investment Limited Partnership
Threshold Housing
- Emailed the Deputy the details of Threshold's emergency helpline
Gerard Howlin Health
- To seek support for legislative change for mental health, for greater public investment and for policy change to deliver better services.
The Disability Action Coalition Health
- Funding for Section 39 disability providers; the implementation of the recommendations of the Independent Review Group on the relationship between the voluntary sector and the state, chaired by Dr. Catherine Day; the creation of a specific fund for organisations affected by a drop in fundraising income affected by the Covid-19 Pandemic
Pender & Associates Ltd · 3 returns Children and Youth Affairs · Taxation
- Ireland's Covid-19 Response, reopening and funding package for providers
- Seas Suas submission to Special Committee on Covid-19 Response
- Vat rate on on-trade alcohol
Disability Federation of Ireland Justice and Equality
- COVID-19
Irish Hospital Consultants Association · 2 returns Health
- Covid-19 crisis and the agreement between the State and private hospitals for additional capacity
- Capacity Requirements to provide non-COVID-19 healthcare and deal with COVID-19 cases
Migrant Rights Centre Ireland Agriculture
- Calling for implementation of a more robust policy to protect meat workers from COVID-19
Irish Cancer Society Health
- COVID-19 response
Amnesty International Ireland Health
- Signed joint letter previously sent to government from 936 experts in health systems, public health, social policy, law, human rights, migration and racism to Government on protection of people direct provision from Covid-19 was submitted to the Oireachtas Special Committee on Covid-19 Response in May
Philanthropy Ireland Community
- Promotion of philanthropy, targeting measures for growth of philanthropy for the benefit of civil society, with the support of public policy and fiscal measures.
MKC Communications Health
- Workplace inspections
Coillte CGA Energy and Natural Resources
- To engage on the Kilkenny County Development Plan and provide updates on Castlebanny Wind Farm Development
Coach Tourism and Transport Council of Ireland · 2 returns Transport
- Meetings with Oireachtas members to elicit support for funding for the private bus and coach sector
- Sought meetings with Oireachtas members in order to elicit their support for the sector
Multiple Sclerosis Ireland · 2 returns Health
- MS Ireland as members of the Disability Action Coalition sought funding for organisations providing disability services under Section 39 of the Health Act; the implementation of the recommendations in relation to the relationship between the voluntary sector and the state in the Catherine Day Report; the establishment of a specific fund for organisations experiencing decreased fundraising income as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic
- Put forward a submission to the Oireachtas Special Committee on COVID-19 Response with details of the challenges people living with MS are facing during the COVID-19 Pandemic and the issues MS Ireland are facing as a result of the pandemic.

Natasha Newsome Drennan — Sinn Féin 0 votes · 0 questions · 0 new lobbying returns

Quiet week — no questions filed or new lobbying returns.

Peter 'Chap' Cleere — Fianna Fáil 0 votes · 0 questions · 0 new lobbying returns

Quiet week — no questions filed or new lobbying returns.

What your Carlow-Kilkenny TDs did this week

Questions asked 7 total

New lobbying 27 returns

Questions asked 2 total

New lobbying 27 returns