Clare — week of Mon, 21 Sept

What your Clare TDs did this week

Mon, 21 Sept – 27 Sept 2020 · 4 TDs · 3 bills voted on · 46 questions · 92 new lobbying filings

Votes this week

Taxi Industry

2020-09-23 · 2 votes

An amendment to the bill · motion passed 24–21

Voted for 1 Cathal Crowe

Did not vote 3 Donna McGettigan · Joe Cooney · Timmy Dooley

The motion · motion passed 24–21

Voted for 1 Cathal Crowe

Did not vote 3 Donna McGettigan · Joe Cooney · Timmy Dooley

Workers’ Rights

2020-09-23 · 2 votes

An amendment to the bill · motion passed 24–21

Voted for 1 Cathal Crowe

Did not vote 3 Donna McGettigan · Joe Cooney · Timmy Dooley

The motion · motion passed 24–21

Voted for 1 Cathal Crowe

Did not vote 3 Donna McGettigan · Joe Cooney · Timmy Dooley

Community Safety and Fireworks

2020-09-23 · 2 votes

An amendment to the bill · motion passed 25–19

Voted for 1 Cathal Crowe

Did not vote 3 Donna McGettigan · Joe Cooney · Timmy Dooley

The motion · motion passed 25–19

Voted for 1 Cathal Crowe

Did not vote 3 Donna McGettigan · Joe Cooney · Timmy Dooley

Cathal Crowe — Fianna Fáil 6 votes · 20 questions · 16 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 20 total

Finance 4 questions
- 2020-09-22 Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Finance the status of the help-to-buy scheme application made by a person (details supplied). [24893/20]
- 2020-09-22 Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Finance if full or partially demolished and rebuilt homes meet the criteria of the help-to-buy scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24894/20]
- 2020-09-22 Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Finance the status of primary medical certificates to date; and his plans to expand the remit of persons eligible to receive the assistance. [25372/20]
- 2020-09-24 Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Finance if consideration will be given to the request for support measures outlined from the branch of an organisation (details supplied) in County Clare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25998/20]
Transport 4 questions
- 2020-09-23 Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Transport when the range of route options for the proposed new motorway between Limerick and Cork will be whittled down; when the planning freeze applied to the townland of Derryknockane, Rosbrien, Limerick is likely to be lifted; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25855/20]
- 2020-09-23 Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Transport if additional supports will be provided to Shannon Heritage sites to ensure that they can open in the winter months. [17287/20]
- 2020-09-24 Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Transport the supports in place for Shannon Airport. [25668/20]
- 2020-09-24 Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Transport the status of plans for a rail stop in place in Crusheen, County Clare. [25669/20]
Climate 3 questions
- 2020-09-22 Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Climate Action and Communication Networks if a more definitive timeline can be provided for the rollout of high-speed broadband in County Clare [25109/20]
- 2020-09-22 Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Climate Action and Communication Networks when a family (details supplied) will be provided with a fibre broadband connection; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25098/20]
- 2020-09-22 Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Climate Action and Communication Networks the progress being made on implementing the national broadband plan, with a particular emphasis on the roll-out of same in County Clare. [24365/20]
Social 2 questions
- 2020-09-22 Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Social Protection the status of plans to cater for persons who were 65 years of age in 2012 but did not qualify for the State pension (contributory); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24877/20]
- 2020-09-22 Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Social Protection if the criteria for courses being run through the Intreo public employment service such as those being run by SOLAS and the Education and Training Boards, will be eased in order that those on the pandemic unemployment payment scheme or similar will be able to upskill while they are not working; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25580/20]
Health 2 questions
- 2020-09-22 Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Health if his officials and representatives from NPHET will accede to the request by a federation (details supplied) for a meeting to discuss its plan to increase the remit of the opening of premises in line with Covid-19 best practice. [24689/20]
- 2020-09-22 Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Health if nursing homes with high levels of vacant beds will be considered for use to alleviate pressure on the hospital system as stepdown facilities in view of the level of overcrowding in University Hospital Limerick this week; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25503/20]
Housing 1 question
- 2020-09-22 Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the status of the 2020 to 2021 hare coursing licences. [24731/20]
Foreign 1 question
- 2020-09-22 Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if foreign aid or assistance will be provided to the plight of the Moria refugee camp in Greece; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24923/20]
Education 1 question
- 2020-09-22 Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Education if consideration will be given to a new primary school in Crusheen, County Clare in view of the pressure on the existing building which has led to a new prefab being installed. [25038/20]
Public 1 question
- 2020-09-24 Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if consideration will be given to the request for support measures outlined from the branch of an organisation (details supplied) in County Clare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25999/20]
Community 1 question
- 2020-09-24 Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Community and Rural Development and the Islands if consideration will be given to the request for support measures outlined from the branch of an organisation (details supplied) in County Clare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25999/20]

New lobbying 16 returns

Shannon Chamber · 6 returns Economic Development and Industry · Local Government · Tourism
- Permits for workers visiting from overseas Seeking clarification for a member company that needed to bring in essential workers from overseas to service machinery.
- Discussion on wage subsidy scheme, Aviation Taskforce and rates waiver
- EU Commission Recovery Fund Request information and update on Fund status vis a vis Ireland
- The COVID-19 ReStart programme - Extension of supports to Medium sized Enterprises (MEs)that are not supported by State Agencies but need financial support during the pandemic: • ReStart Grant • Sustaining Enterprise Fund • Lean Business Continuity Voucher • Covid-19 Business Financial Planning Grant • Lean Business Improvement Grant • Business Process Improvement Grant • Trading Online Voucher Scheme • Feasibility Study Grants • Mentoring Support
- New Government Ministerial Appointments Seek clarification on why no Ministerial appointments from West of Ireland
- Lobbying to have decision to close Shannon Heritage site in Bunratty Castle & Folk Park & King John’s Castle at end of August 2020 reversed. Shannon Chamber is greatly concerned about the overall negative impact this decision by Shannon Heritage will have on the entire sector in the region. Shannon Heritage’s product portfolio are heritage sites and have an attraction that extends beyond a visitor attraction; they are sites of interest to the entire nation and should remain open.
Instinctif Partners Public Affairs Ireland Economic Development and Industry
- To brief on National Small Business Recovery Plan
Mental Health Reform Health
- To advocate for legislative change and increased public funding for mental health.
Irish Travel Agents Association Transport
- Financial support for Travel Agents during COVID-19 crisis
Irish SME Association Economic Development and Industry
- We wrote to all TDs in the 33rd Dáil to express our educational and legislative priorities for the new Dáil
Threshold Housing
- Emailed the Deputy the details of Threshold's emergency helpline
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.
Irish Second-Level Students' Union (ISSU) Education and Training
- The Leaving certificate Calculated Grading process
American Chamber of Commerce Ireland Economic Development and Industry
- AmCham Leadership Dialogue
Pender & Associates Ltd Taxation
- Vat rate on on-trade alcohol
Limelight Communications Transport
- Covid 19 business supports

Donna McGettigan — Sinn Féin 0 votes · 0 questions · 1 new lobbying return

New lobbying 1 return

Obair Newmarket on fergus CLG Community
- Seeking additional funding for the Tradaree project

Joe Cooney — Fine Gael 0 votes · 0 questions · 0 new lobbying returns

Quiet week — no questions filed or new lobbying returns.

Timmy Dooley — Fianna Fáil 0 votes · 0 questions · 16 new lobbying returns

New lobbying 16 returns

Shannon Chamber Tourism
- Lobbying to have decision to close Shannon Heritage site in Bunratty Castle & Folk Park & King John’s Castle at end of August 2020 reversed. Shannon Chamber is greatly concerned about the overall negative impact this decision by Shannon Heritage will have on the entire sector in the region. Shannon Heritage’s product portfolio are heritage sites and have an attraction that extends beyond a visitor attraction; they are sites of interest to the entire nation and should remain open.
CPL Fuels Ireland Ltd. · 3 returns Energy and Natural Resources
- Query relating to EFDOSOF project and research / University College Dublin and the Environmental Protection Agency
- Query relating to EFDOSOF project and research / University College Dublin and the Environmental Protection Agency
- Query relating to EFDOSOF project and research / University College Dublin and the Environmental Protection Agency
Instinctif Partners Public Affairs Ireland · 3 returns Economic Development and Industry · Environment · Transport
- To brief on National Small Business Recovery Plan
- Introduction Letter to Oireachtas members outlining ACE Ireland's key objectives and work plan
- Discussion about alternative modes of Transport (Escooters) as set out in the Programme for Government
Irish Travel Agents Association Transport
- Financial support for Travel Agents during COVID-19 crisis
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.
Wind Energy Ireland · 6 returns Energy and Natural Resources · Environment
- Renewable Electricity Support Scheme
- Cost of renewable electricity
- Marine Planning and Development Management Bill
- Offshore wind energy
- Climate Action Plan
- Development of renewable energy projects
Limelight Communications Transport
- Covid 19 business supports