Dublin Fingal East — week of Mon, 21 Sept

What your Dublin Fingal East TDs did this week

Mon, 21 Sept – 27 Sept 2020 · 3 TDs · 1 bill voted on · 22 questions · 128 new lobbying filings

Votes this week

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business

2020-09-22 · 2 votes

The motion · motion passed 26–19

Voted against 1 Duncan Smith

Did not vote 2 Ann Graves · Darragh O'Brien

The motion · motion passed 28–16

Voted for 1 Duncan Smith

Did not vote 2 Ann Graves · Darragh O'Brien

Ann Graves — Sinn Féin 0 votes · 0 questions · 1 new lobbying return

New lobbying 1 return

Threshold Housing
- Email to the councillor to adivse them of the emergency phoneline

Darragh O'Brien — Fianna Fáil 0 votes · 0 questions · 79 new lobbying returns

New lobbying 79 returns

Society of Chartered Surveyors Ireland Housing
- Letter to highlight recent study areas produced by SCSI in respect of housing, rural rejuvenation and construction rates
Oxfam Ireland Justice and Equality
- Request to Resubmit International Protection (Family Reunification) Amendment Bill 2017
CHILDREN'S RIGHTS ALLIANCE - REPUBLIC OF IRELAND LIMITED Children and Youth Affairs
- Programme for Government
Engineers Ireland Economic Development and Industry
- Communication with new Government Ministers
Instinctif Partners Public Affairs Ireland · 3 returns Economic Development and Industry
- To provide recommendations for the National Economic Plan
- To brief on National Small Business Recovery Plan
- To brief on National Small Business Recovery Plan
Hume Brophy · 3 returns Housing · Finance
- Programme for Government submission
- Investment Limited Partnership
- Short-Term Letting Regulations
MSD Health
- Immunisation Policies
Irish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children Children and Youth Affairs
- For the retention/enhancement of the Department of Children and Youth Affairs (DCYA) with a full cabinet Minister.
Irish Institutional Property Housing
- Report on Ireland's Housing Needs and Policy Options
Jesuit Centre for Faith and Justice Housing
- Welcoming letter to new Minister
Swords Karate Club (Hokubu Dojo) Sports and Recreation
- Requested assistance in seeking accommodation in the community for the Karate Club
Community Law & Mediation Housing
- Letter congratulating the Minister on his appointment and setting out CLM`s priorities in relation to housing rights, particularly the rights of people from the Traveller community. Informing him of positive ongoing engagement with department officials in relation to the recommendations of CLM`s recent report on the Caravan Loan Scheme. Also welcoming plans in the Programme for Government to reform the Fair Deal scheme and incentivise renting out vacant properties.
Friends of the Earth Housing
- planning permission exemptions for solar panels for schools, community buildings, farms etc.
O'Flynn Group Development and Zoning
- Proposals to deal with housing crisis
Migrant Rights Centre Ireland · 2 returns Justice and Equality · Housing
- Regularisation of undocumented people
- Eviction Law and COVID
Merchants QuayIreland Ltd Community
- Proposals re. drug treatment, homelessness and related matters
Threshold · 3 returns Housing
- Emailed the Deputy the details of Threshold's emergency helpline
- Telephone call to the DPO's office
- Meetings of the Taskforce on Homelessness
Montague Communications Ltd · 2 returns Housing
- Redress scheme for apartment owners affected by fire and other defects
- Redress scheme for apartment owners affected by fire and other defects
Simon Communities of Ireland Housing
- Simon Communities actions to end homelessness
David O'Connor Housing
- A meeting to inform and advise on the extent of matters that influence Housing delivery in general across the spectrum.
Ronan Group Real Estate · 2 returns Development and Zoning
- To notify Minister O’Brien of the actions of Dublin City Council (DCC) in relation to its regulation of planning matters in Dublin
- To express the company’s interest in the new government formation and to extend an invitation to open a productive dialogue on issues within the planning system to progress sustainable urban development
RWE Renewables Ireland (formerly Innogy Renewables Ireland Limited) · 2 returns Energy and Natural Resources
- Update public representatives and relevant officials on corporate news within company and the completion of the merger which sees innogy Ireland renamed as RWE Renewables Ireland.
- Briefing on the increasing potential of renewable energy and energy storage in Ireland
Construction Industry Federation (CIF) · 5 returns Housing
- Request a meeting to discuss the programme for Government regarding housing
- Covid Payment, Mortgage Drawdowns and Resultant Residential Output
- IHBA Update
- Covid Payments, Mortgage Drawdowns & Resultant Residential Output
- Impact of Covid 19 on Housing Supply
Vulcan Consulting Limited Agriculture
- Forestry policy and programmes
Corporate Housing Alliance Economic Development and Industry
- A letter outlining the need to focus on the enforcement of current short-term letting regulations.
Hibernia Real Estate Group Limited Development and Zoning
- Discussion on zoning and development of lands at Newalnds/Naas Road area of Dublin
Credit Union Development Association · 2 returns Banking and Financial Institutions
- Programme for Government
- Credit Union Act 1997, as amended
The Iveagh Trust Housing
- Exploring social and affordable housing opportunities for The Iveagh Trust
ALONE Housing
- A letter was emailed to the Minister requesting a meeting to discuss housing policy for older people
Disability Federation of Ireland Justice and Equality
- Programme for Government 2020
Q4PR · 2 returns Development and Zoning · Community
- Discussion on zoning and development of lands at Newlands/Naas Road area of Dublin
- Proposals re drugs treatment, homelessness and related matters
Focus Ireland Children and Youth Affairs
- Coalition to End Youth Homelessness input on Youth Homelessness Strategy contents
Irish Tourist Industry Confederation Tourism
- Programme for Government
Ervia Energy and Natural Resources
- Discussion on Water policy matters
Dublin Chamber of Commerce · 3 returns Economic Development and Industry
- Communication with Minister Darragh O'Brien and Sec Gen John McCarthy
- Communication with Dublin TD's on importance of Tourism to Dublin Economy
- Communication with Housing Spokespersons
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.
Paul Allen & Associates Public Relations Budgetary matters
- Pre-Budget Submission prior to July Stimulus Package
SSE plc Energy and Natural Resources
- Letter highlighting recommendations from SSE’s five point ’Greenprint’ for economic recovery, with particular focus on development of Ireland’s offshore wind resource.
Cunningham Devlin Communications Development and Zoning
- Representations to the Office of the Minister for Housing and Local Government seeking changes to the planning exemption thresholds for solar PV installations on business and residential premises.
The Union of Students in Ireland · 2 returns Housing
- Lobbied the Minister for Housing for an extension on the moratorium on evictions.
- Development of emergency provisions to support and protect student renters. 6 key asks as outlined in statments.
daa plc Transport
- Correspondence with DPO regarding the acceleration of projects to help stimulate construction activity
Wind Energy Ireland · 3 returns Energy and Natural Resources
- Marine Planning and Development Management Bill
- Offshore wind energy
- Climate Action Plan
Amnesty International Ireland Housing
- Letter to new Minister on human rights priorities within remit, including on housing and referendum on right to housing, and amendment of third party provisions in Electoral Act to remove undue restrictions on civil society groups' funding for advocacy
Irish Tax Institute Taxation
- Tax Measures to Reboot the Economy - Submission to the three government parties
NewsBrands Ireland Communications
- Support for news publishers in Programme for Government
DOCHAS - THE IRISH ASSOCIATION OF NON- GOVERNMENTAL DEVELOPMENT ORGANISATIONS Foreign Affairs
- Overseas Development Assistance Commitments in the new Programme for Government
National Youth Council of Ireland · 2 returns Children and Youth Affairs
- Phone calls to FF/FG/GP Negotiators Programme for Government Talks and Party Leaders
- NYCI Letter and copy of Pre-Budget Submission 2021
The Irish Hospice Foundation Community
- Development of Programme for Government
Institute of Professional Auctioneers and Valuers · 2 returns Housing
- Letter to the Minister for Housing offering the services of IPAV to contribute to the planned Housing Task Force as announced by the Minister for Housing, Local Government & Heritage.
- Concerns surrounding reported cases of abuse of the landlord/tenant legislation under the Emergency Measures in the Public Interest (Covid-19) Act 2020.
Irish Hotels Federation Tourism
- Measures and economic supports required to support Ireland's tourism and hospitality sector and mitigate the challenges due to the ongoing Covid-19 crisis
ITOA - Inbound Tourism Operators Association Ireland · 2 returns Tourism
- ITOA Proposal - Restoring Safe International Travel in a Covid Environment
- July Stimulus Submssion - ITOA. Out lining the policy and taxation measures for survival of businesses due to Covid Pandemic
Airbnb Ireland UC Tourism
- A brief on Airbnb Ireland's economic impact, actions in aid of the host community, frontline stays and health and safety initiatives
John Gallagher Foreign Affairs
- Irish government policy on Yazidi Community in Middle east
Trócaire Foreign Affairs
- Pre-budget submission for budget 2020-21 and building back better from Covid-19
Extern Ireland Communications
- Congratulations on appointment as Ministers

Duncan Smith — Labour Party 2 votes · 22 questions · 48 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 22 total

Transport 7 questions
- 2020-09-23 Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Transport the costs incurred to date in developing the Limerick Shannon Metropolitan Area Transport Strategy. [25705/20]
- 2020-09-23 Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Transport the status of a roads project (details supplied); the timeline for completion; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25808/20]
- 2020-09-24 Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Transport the status of the MetroLink development as of September 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25666/20]
- 2020-09-24 Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Transport his views on the draft Limerick Shannon Metropolitan Transport Strategy; his views on whether the document contravenes the climate change commitments as set out in the programme for Government; his further views on whether the modal shift as proposed in the draft document is adequate; if a ministerial review of the draft document will be carried out; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25825/20]
- 2020-09-24 Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Transport his plans to expand our national rail network to further reduce emission via high speed low emissions rail as the programme for Government states a plan to further invest in new roads infrastructure; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16049/20]
- 2020-09-24 Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Transport the detail of the programme for Government proposal on DART expansion; if it will include the DART underground; if the DART routes will be expanded further into County Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16048/20]
- 2020-09-24 Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Transport the status of the proposal in the Programme for Government for new buses to be electric or hybrid after 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25667/20]
Climate 6 questions
- 2020-09-22 Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Climate Action and Communication Networks the status of the proposed green new deal as part of the climate action (amendment) Bill; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24995/20]
- 2020-09-22 Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Climate Action and Communication Networks the status of the introduction of a new scheme for retrofitting of homes as of September 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24994/20]
- 2020-09-22 Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Climate Action and Communication Networks his plans in relation to enhancing connectivity in view of the large number of the workforce now working from home; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24997/20]
- 2020-09-22 Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Climate Action and Communication Networks if the planned climate action (amendment) Bill will include a ban on fracked gas and oil; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24996/20]
- 2020-09-22 Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Climate Action and Communication Networks the status of the rollout of the national broadband strategy in north County Dublin as of September 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24993/20]
- 2020-09-23 Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Climate Action and Communication Networks if he will assist a company (details supplied) with the provision of broadband in view of the effect it is having on its business and potential expansion; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25800/20]
Education 3 questions
- 2020-09-23 Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Education the position regarding a new school project (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25809/20]
- 2020-09-23 Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Education the position regarding the provision of a new school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25810/20]
- 2020-09-23 Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Education the position regarding a new school project (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25811/20]
Social 2 questions
- 2020-09-23 Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Social Protection the number of carer’s allowance applications over the past three years in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25799/20]
- 2020-09-23 Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Social Protection if time spent on a Covid-19 payment will be allowed as a qualifying period for VTOS courses and studies; if there has been discussion with the Department of Education on same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25813/20]
Media 1 question
- 2020-09-22 Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Media, Tourism, Arts, Culture, Sport and the Gaeltacht the names of those sitting on the Taskforce for the Night-time Economy; the number of meetings held to date; the dates of same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25299/20]
Defence 1 question
- 2020-09-23 Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Defence if he will reconsider the awarding of distinguished service medals for gallantry to the men of A Company 35th Infantry Battalion that engaged and survived the 1961 Siege of Jadotville in the Congolese province of Katanga; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25807/20]
Health 1 question
- 2020-09-23 Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Health if a review of medical card eligibility had been launched; the number of medical cards under review; the number of cards that have been extended following the review; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25814/20]
Finance 1 question
- 2020-09-24 Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Finance the costs associated with claims finalised by the State Claims Agency in each year since 2010 by awarded damages, legal costs, medical fees, engineering fees and other costs in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26142/20]

New lobbying 48 returns

Fórsa trade union Health
- Discussions on a parlimentary question requesting clarification on the reopening of the HSE Keltoi Rehabilition centre. Deputy Smith was subsequently asked to redraw the question, which he did.
CPL Fuels Ireland Ltd. · 2 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
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 · 4 returns Economic Development and Industry · Environment · Transport
- To provide recommendations for the National Economic Plan
- To provide recommendations for the July Stimulus 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
MSD Health
- Immunisation Policies
Irish Travel Agents Association Transport
- Financial support for Travel Agents during COVID-19 crisis
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
SIPTU - Services Industrial Professional Trade Union Health
- "Appeared at a virtual meeting of the Covid 19 Oireachtas Committee "
Threshold Housing
- Emailed the Deputy the details of Threshold's emergency helpline
Montague Communications Ltd · 3 returns Employment · Transport · Housing
- July Stimulus package
- Government policy on aviation during COVID-19 pandemic
- Redress scheme for apartment owners affected by fire and other defects
Insurance Ireland Banking and Financial Institutions
- On behalf of members, providing input into insurers response to Covid 19
The Disability Action Coalition Health
- Campaign to have the €20m cut to disability services reversed
Hanover Media Strategy Limited Arts
- Covid-19 Recovery Plan for Irish Photographers and Videographers
Pender & Associates Ltd Children and Youth Affairs
- Seas Suas submission to Special Committee on Covid-19 Response
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
Amnesty International Ireland · 2 returns 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
- 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
Dublin Chamber of Commerce · 2 returns Economic Development and Industry
- Communication with members of the Oireachtas Special Committee on Covid-19 Response
- Communication with Dublin TD's on importance of Tourism to Dublin Economy
MKC Communications Health
- Workplace inspections
Wind Energy Ireland · 3 returns Energy and Natural Resources · Finance
- Renewable Electricity Support Scheme
- Capital allowances
- Cost of renewable electricity
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
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
Limelight Communications Transport
- Covid 19 business supports
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
- Campaign to have the €20m cut to disability services reversed
- 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.