Cork North-Central — week of Mon, 21 Sept — Watch Them Work

What your Cork North-Central TDs did this week

Mon, 21 Sept – 27 Sept 2020 · 5 TDs · 4 bills voted on · 62 questions · 135 new lobbying filings

Votes this week

Taxi Industry

2020-09-23 · 2 votes

An amendment to the bill · motion passed 24–21

Voted for 2 Colm Burke · Pádraig O'Sullivan

Voted against 1 Mick Barry

Did not vote 3 Eoghan Kenny · Ken O'Flynn · Thomas Gould

The motion · motion passed 24–21

Voted for 2 Colm Burke · Pádraig O'Sullivan

Voted against 1 Mick Barry

Did not vote 3 Eoghan Kenny · Ken O'Flynn · Thomas Gould

Workers’ Rights

2020-09-23 · 2 votes

An amendment to the bill · motion passed 24–21

Voted for 2 Colm Burke · Pádraig O'Sullivan

Voted against 1 Mick Barry

Did not vote 3 Eoghan Kenny · Ken O'Flynn · Thomas Gould

The motion · motion passed 24–21

Voted for 2 Colm Burke · Pádraig O'Sullivan

Voted against 1 Mick Barry

Did not vote 3 Eoghan Kenny · Ken O'Flynn · Thomas Gould

Community Safety and Fireworks

2020-09-23 · 2 votes

An amendment to the bill · motion passed 25–19

Voted for 2 Colm Burke · Pádraig O'Sullivan

Voted against 1 Mick Barry

Did not vote 3 Eoghan Kenny · Ken O'Flynn · Thomas Gould

The motion · motion passed 25–19

Voted for 2 Colm Burke · Pádraig O'Sullivan

Voted against 1 Mick Barry

Did not vote 3 Eoghan Kenny · Ken O'Flynn · Thomas Gould

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business

2020-09-22 · 2 votes

The motion · motion passed 26–19

Voted for 1 Colm Burke

Did not vote 4 Eoghan Kenny · Ken O'Flynn · Pádraig O'Sullivan · Thomas Gould

The motion · motion passed 28–16

Voted for 1 Colm Burke

Did not vote 4 Eoghan Kenny · Ken O'Flynn · Pádraig O'Sullivan · Thomas Gould

Colm Burke — Fine Gael 8 votes · 14 questions · 60 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 14 total

Health 8 questions
- 2020-09-22 Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Health the status of a new elective hospital for Cork in view of submissions made by the HSE with regards to potential locations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25083/20]
- 2020-09-22 Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Health if consideration will be given to the development of a new elective hospital in Cork by way of the HSE providing a suitable site and that the building will be by way of design, build and finance by the construction company with buy back by the HSE over a 25 year time period; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25084/20]
- 2020-09-22 Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Health if consideration will be given to the construction of a new elective hospital in Cork by way of a construction company providing a suitable site and design, build and finance the project with buy back by the HSE over a 25 year time period; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25086/20]
- 2020-09-22 Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Health when the 60-bed modular unit will be completed at University Hospital Limerick; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25515/20]
- 2020-09-23 Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Health the efforts being made to find independent living for the 97 residents under 65 years of age that are currently residing in private nursing homes in the midwest region; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25755/20]
- 2020-09-23 Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Health the efforts being made to find independent living for the eight residents under 65 years of age that are currently residing in public nursing homes in the midwest region; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25756/20]
- 2020-09-23 Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Health when the PMO will sign off on renewal applications for the hardship scheme that are currently pending in the Cork, Clare and Limerick local health offices; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25759/20]
- 2020-09-23 Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Health if he will review the current procedures that exist for applicants under the hardship scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25761/20]
Further and Higher Education 2 questions
- 2020-09-22 Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if financial supports or subsidies will be provided to students whose third level course is delivered primarily or totally online; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25514/20]
- 2020-09-22 Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if student contribution fees will be reduced for third-level students whose course is delivered primarily or totally online; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25650/20]
Housing 2 questions
- 2020-09-23 Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if financial support will be provided to local authorities as an emergency fund to ensure that revenue and services will be maintained during the Covid-19 pandemic; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25933/20]
- 2020-09-23 Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if local authorities will be entitled to retain 100% of the local property tax in 2020 and 2021 as an emergency measure to ensure that revenue and services will be maintained during the Covid-19 pandemic; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25935/20]
Education 1 question
- 2020-09-24 Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Education if the building of a new school (details supplied) has completed the tender stage; if the contract has been awarded; if so, when building work will commence; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26118/20]
Social 1 question
- 2020-09-24 Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Social Protection if meetings to give personal and sensitive details in relation to the filing of a form for the registration of a death will be undertaken in a private, confidential setting on a one to one basis in a meeting room in each facility during Covid-19; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26074/20]

New lobbying 60 returns

Apple Distribution International Ltd. Health
- Call on 28 May with Colm Burke TD to discuss Apple's work in health and the regulatory environment for health innovation in Europe.
JKS Communications Health
- Statutory funding for LauraLynn - Programme for Government Commitments
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
MSD Health
- Immunisation Policies
Hume Brophy Finance
- Investment Limited Partnership
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
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
Pender & Associates Ltd · 3 returns Health · Children and Youth Affairs · Taxation
- Ireland's COVID-19 response and testing
- Seas Suas submission to Special Committee on Covid-19 Response
- Vat rate on on-trade alcohol
Threshold Housing
- Emailed the Deputy the details of Threshold's emergency helpline
Cork Chamber · 14 returns Economic Development and Industry
- Importance of Light Rail Progress Statement
- Statement Regarding Importance of Quality of Life Infrastructure
- Communication of AGM Board Appointments
- Appraisal of July Stimulus
- Cork Chamber Economic Trends - Business Confidence In Pandemic Statement
- M20 Motorway Statement of Support
- Sustainable Cork Programme - Survey Promotion
- Visible Delivery of Infrastructure Required
- Tourism and Hospitality Actions Essential to Recovery
- Welcome of Bord Pleanála Morrisons Island Decision
- Programme for Government and Business Supports
- Revisions to COVID 19 Supports
- Restart Grant Elligibility
- Return to work protocol Statement
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
Hanover Media Strategy Limited · 3 returns Health
- Treatment of Irish patients with Amyloidosis in Ireland and reimbursement pathway for Alnylam medicines
- The reimbursement process and pathway affecting AstraZeneca medicines
- Creation of national policy with regard to Orphan Medicinal Products
Nasc Ireland Justice and Equality
- GNIB registration of non-EEA migrants
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 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
Nursing Homes Ireland · 2 returns Health
- Requirement for the Temporary Assistance Payment Scheme, to support nursing homes in addressing substantive costs presented to prevent and manage Covid19, to be extended beyond the originally scheduled period to ensure nursing homes are positioned to meet the substantive costs incurred to prevent and manage Covid19
- Principle representations entailed: ensuring nursing homes have continous access to PPE to protect residents and staff; a system of timely testing of residents and staff to support early detection of Covid19; implementation of financial assistance payment scheme to cover substantive costs incurred to manage Covid19; policy to desist HSE recruitment of nursing home staff during emergency period of Covid19
Dublin Chamber of Commerce Economic Development and Industry
- Communication with Colm Burke TD on Covid-19 response
Amnesty International Ireland Health
- Sent to Oireachtas Special Committee on Covid-19 Response copy of letter previously sent to Minister for Justice on need for protection of people in direct provision from COVID-19, in advance of committee's hearing on the situation in Direct Provision
MKC Communications Health
- Workplace inspections
daa plc Transport
- Delivering awareness of the Cork Airport submission to the special committee on COVID19 response
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.
LauraLynn Ireland's Children's Hospice Health
- Programme for Government and Statutory 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
American Chamber of Commerce Ireland Economic Development and Industry
- AmCham Leadership Dialogue
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

Eoghan Kenny — Labour Party 0 votes · 0 questions · 0 new lobbying returns

Quiet week — no questions filed or new lobbying returns.

Ken O'Flynn — Independent Ireland 0 votes · 0 questions · 0 new lobbying returns

Quiet week — no questions filed or new lobbying returns.

Pádraig O'Sullivan — Fianna Fáil 6 votes · 16 questions · 23 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 16 total

Education 6 questions
- 2020-09-22 Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Education the systems her Department put in place to ensure that in circumstances in which a student has received a large downgrade, that this downgrade is fair; the options available to the students that will not progress to their chosen course; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24791/20]
- 2020-09-22 Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Education the reason a child (details supplied) was not sanctioned for a school transport grant in view of the fact that they have complex needs; if the decision will be reviewed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24935/20]
- 2020-09-22 Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Education the status of the new school building project for a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25555/20]
- 2020-09-22 Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Education the status of the plan to provide a new secondary school for the Newbridge, Kildare and Curragh areas of County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25556/20]
- 2020-09-22 Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Education if a school (details supplied) will retain its sanctioned developing school posts despite a delay in meeting its enrolment threshold due to Covid-19 delaying the completion of house building in the area; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25557/20]
- 2020-09-23 Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Education the procedure or policy for a person (details supplied) that cannot return to the workplace due to the high risk of Covid-19; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25724/20]
Transport 3 questions
- 2020-09-23 Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Transport the legal provisions that regulate the purchase, ownership and use of scrambler bikes; his plans to legislate to provide for a minimum age of ownership and registration; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25829/20]
- 2020-09-24 Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Transport his plans to further decarbonise the transport fleet; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25896/20]
- 2020-09-24 Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Transport the status of his plans to legislate for e-scooters. [25897/20]
Justice 3 questions
- 2020-09-23 Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Justice the position regarding tackling violent crimes involving knives; the new initiatives under way to address the issue; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25795/20]
- 2020-09-23 Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Justice the actions taken to date to monitor the prevalence and frequency of persons carrying knife-like instruments on their persons; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25796/20]
- 2020-09-23 Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Justice the number of knives seized by An Garda Síochána in Cork city and county in 2019; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25797/20]
Climate 1 question
- 2020-09-22 Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Climate Action and Communication Networks the status of the rollout of the National Broadband Plan in County Cork; the areas which will be connected first within the county; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25126/20]
Social 1 question
- 2020-09-22 Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Social Protection if her attention has been drawn to the fact that the income support helpline for Covid-19 of her Department is not free of charge; if her attention has been further drawn to the fact that the charges for calling from a mobile phone are significant particularly when many persons are waiting for long periods of time due to the increase in the volume of calls; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25400/20]
Community 1 question
- 2020-09-22 Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Community and Rural Development and the Islands the status of the roll-out of broadband connection points. [25127/20]
Health 1 question
- 2020-09-23 Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Health if it is mandatory for retail staff to wear face coverings; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25723/20]

New lobbying 23 returns

Apple Distribution International Ltd. Education and Training
- Call with Padraig O'Sullivan TD on 4 August to discuss Apple's activities in education and the Irish government's plan for education during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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
Hanover Media Strategy Limited Health
- Treatment of Irish patients with Amyloidosis in Ireland and reimbursement pathway for Alnylam medicines
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
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.
Vape Business Ireland Health
- Educational memo on vaping products to all new Oireachtas members
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 Health
- 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.

Thomas Gould — Sinn Féin 0 votes · 20 questions · 17 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 20 total

Justice 6 questions
- 2020-09-22 Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Justice the number of road traffic collisions involving cars driven by underaged, uninsured or provisionally licensed drivers, respectively from 2010 to 2019 and to date in 2020, in tabular form. [24776/20]
- 2020-09-22 Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Justice the number of serious or fatal road traffic collisions involving cars driven by underaged, uninsured or provisionally licensed drivers respectively, from 2010 to 2019 and to date in 2020, in tabular form. [24777/20]
- 2020-09-22 Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Justice the number of prosecutions for the supply of a motorised vehicle to a person under 18 years of age from 2010 to 2019 and to date in 2020, in tabular form. [24775/20]
- 2020-09-22 Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Justice the number of community gardaí in Cork from 2010 to 2019 and to date 2020, in tabular form. [24927/20]
- 2020-09-22 Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Justice the funding provided for community gardaí in Cork from 2010 to 2019 and to date in 2020, in tabular form. [24928/20]
- 2020-09-22 Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Justice the number of prosecutions under Section 80 of the Explosives Act 1875 from 2010 to 2019 and to date in 2020 by region in tabular form. [24929/20]
Health 5 questions
- 2020-09-22 Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Health the steps being taken to assist recovery support groups to find alternative facilities for their meetings in cases in which usual meeting places are not suitable in view of Covid-19 restrictions [24783/20]
- 2020-09-22 Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Health his plans to support the mental health of residents in nursing homes [24930/20]
- 2020-09-22 Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Health his plans to support nursing homes in resuming activities such as art classes [24931/20]
- 2020-09-24 Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Health the services providing a healthcare or public health function that have been closed or prevented from operating due to the current level 3 restrictions in Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26155/20]
- 2020-09-24 Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Health the reason the delivery of flu vaccinations has been delayed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26211/20]
Social 3 questions
- 2020-09-22 Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Social Protection if provisions will be made for artists and other freelance workers who may acquire work intermittently but have lost their steady income flow to remain on the pandemic unemployment payment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25018/20]
- 2020-09-22 Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Social Protection his plans to acknowledge the burden of care undertaken by full-time carers throughout the pandemic and on an ongoing basis in view of the continued closure of many supports such as daycare centres; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25019/20]
- 2020-09-23 Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Social Protection the way in which receipt of the pandemic unemployment payment will affect the determination of average weekly earnings for PRSI-based social welfare payments, for example, jobseeker’s benefit when 2020 is the relevant tax year, for example, in 2022. [25744/20]
Transport 2 questions
- 2020-09-22 Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to a number of incidents nationally involving cars that have been sold to underaged, unlicensed and uninsured drivers and the harm that is being done nationwide due to same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24778/20]
- 2020-09-24 Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Transport if provision can be made for bus drivers whose licences are due to expire in September 2020 in view of the delay in accessing NDLS appointments. [26212/20]
Housing 2 questions
- 2020-09-22 Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the initiatives that will be established to encourage more young persons to register to vote. [25141/20]
- 2020-09-22 Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage his plans to resolve the issue of persons in rented accommodation finding it difficult to re-register on the electoral register in view of the frequency of lease changes. [25142/20]
Climate 1 question
- 2020-09-22 Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Climate Action and Communication Networks the priority areas identified in County Cork for roll out of the National Broadband Plan. [24333/20]
Education 1 question
- 2020-09-22 Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Education the supports and provisions being given to current sixth year students in view of the hardship they experienced during school shutdown and the Covid-19 pandemic; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24732/20]

New lobbying 17 returns

Threshold Housing
- Emailed the Deputy the details of Threshold's emergency helpline
Cork Chamber · 14 returns Economic Development and Industry
- Importance of Light Rail Progress Statement
- Statement Regarding Importance of Quality of Life Infrastructure
- Communication of AGM Board Appointments
- Appraisal of July Stimulus
- Cork Chamber Economic Trends - Business Confidence In Pandemic Statement
- M20 Motorway Statement of Support
- Sustainable Cork Programme - Survey Promotion
- Visible Delivery of Infrastructure Required
- Tourism and Hospitality Actions Essential to Recovery
- Welcome of Bord Pleanála Morrisons Island Decision
- Programme for Government and Business Supports
- Revisions to COVID 19 Supports
- Restart Grant Elligibility
- Return to work protocol Statement
Vape Business Ireland Health
- Educational memo on vaping products to all new Oireachtas members
Coach Tourism and Transport Council of Ireland Transport
- Meetings with Oireachtas members to elicit support for funding for the private bus and coach sector