Limerick County — week of Mon, 21 Sept

What your Limerick County TDs did this week

Mon, 21 Sept – 27 Sept 2020 · 3 TDs · 3 bills voted on · 12 questions · 54 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 Niall Collins

Voted against 1 Richard O'Donoghue

Did not vote 1 Patrick O'Donovan

The motion · motion passed 24–21

Voted for 1 Niall Collins

Voted against 1 Richard O'Donoghue

Did not vote 1 Patrick O'Donovan

Workers’ Rights

2020-09-23 · 2 votes

An amendment to the bill · motion passed 24–21

Voted for 1 Niall Collins

Voted against 1 Richard O'Donoghue

Did not vote 1 Patrick O'Donovan

The motion · motion passed 24–21

Voted for 1 Niall Collins

Voted against 1 Richard O'Donoghue

Did not vote 1 Patrick O'Donovan

Community Safety and Fireworks

2020-09-23 · 2 votes

An amendment to the bill · motion passed 25–19

Voted for 1 Niall Collins

Voted against 1 Richard O'Donoghue

Did not vote 1 Patrick O'Donovan

The motion · motion passed 25–19

Voted for 1 Niall Collins

Voted against 1 Richard O'Donoghue

Did not vote 1 Patrick O'Donovan

Niall Collins — Fianna Fáil 6 votes · 7 questions · 29 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 7 total

Education 3 questions
- 2020-09-22 Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Education if her Department will allocate a teacher to a school (details supplied) for the remainder of the school year; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25468/20]
- 2020-09-23 Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Education if a series of matters raised in a joint submission by two schools (details supplied) will addressed; if the schools will receive assistance; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25937/20]
- 2020-09-24 Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Education her views on matters outlined in correspondence (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26053/20]
Health 1 question
- 2020-09-22 Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Health if matters raised in correspondence by a person (details supplied) in relation to birthing partners will be examined and addressed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25183/20]
Finance 1 question
- 2020-09-23 Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Finance if he will address a matter (details supplied) in relation to business under pressure; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25918/20]
Housing 1 question
- 2020-09-23 Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage when a deer licence will be issued to a person (details supplied). [25852/20]
Agriculture 1 question
- 2020-09-24 Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when an application by a person (details supplied) to plant forestry in Kilrush, County Clare will be finalised; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26003/20]

New lobbying 29 returns

Engineers Ireland Economic Development and Industry
- Communication with new Government Ministers
CPL Fuels Ireland Ltd. Energy and Natural Resources
- Query relating to EFDOSOF project and research / University College Dublin and the Environmental Protection Agency
Instinctif Partners Public Affairs Ireland · 4 returns Economic Development and Industry · Health
- To provide recommendations for the National Economic Plan
- To provide recommendations for the July Stimulus Plan
- To brief on National Small Business Recovery Plan
- To raise the issue of the threat to the continued availability of non-community rated student medical insurance for international students studying in Ireland
Mental Health Reform Health
- To advocate for legislative change and increased public funding for mental health.
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.
Hume Brophy Finance
- Investment Limited Partnership
Migrant Rights Centre Ireland Justice and Equality
- Regularisation of undocumented people
Pender & Associates Ltd Justice and Equality
- Gambling policy
Threshold Housing
- Emailed the Deputy the details of Threshold's emergency helpline
AONTAS Education and Training
- Met Minister of State with AONTAS Chairperson 22nd July
Aughinish Alumina Limited EU Affairs
- Lobbying the treatment of Aughinish Alumina under the EU ETS scheme
Higher Education Colleges Association (HECA) · 2 returns Education and Training
- HECA's contribution to the higher education sector in Ireland
- COVID-19 Impact
Doras Luimní Justice and Equality
- 11 Jun 2020 Letter and phone calls from CEO John Lannon to Niall Collins TD in relation to emergency accommodation and the closure of centre in Miltown Malbay
Dublin Chamber of Commerce Economic Development and Industry
- Communication with Ministers of State
The Union of Students in Ireland · 2 returns Justice and Equality · Social Protection
- Support for students who are facing a deportation order. Requesting orders are reversed to allow students to remain in Ireland.
- Changes to the pandemic unemployment changes
Macra na Feirme Finance
- Macra na Feirme 2021 Budget Submission
DOCHAS - THE IRISH ASSOCIATION OF NON- GOVERNMENTAL DEVELOPMENT ORGANISATIONS Foreign Affairs
- Overseas Development Assistance Commitments in the new Programme for Government
American Chamber of Commerce Ireland Economic Development and Industry
- Make the Bridge Stronger
National Youth Council of Ireland Children and Youth Affairs
- NYCI Letter and copy of Pre-Budget Submission 2021
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
Limerick Chamber Economic Development and Industry
- Business supports through COVID-19 and briefing on identified Mid West priorities in programme for Government
Trócaire Foreign Affairs
- Pre-budget submission for budget 2020-21 and building back better from Covid-19
UK and Ireland Fuel Distributors Association (UKIFDA) Energy and Natural Resources
- Lobbying TDs on the transition for heating oil users to use liquid biofuels

Patrick O'Donovan — Fine Gael 0 votes · 1 question · 15 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 1 total

Housing 1 question
- 2020-09-22 Deputy Patrick O'Donovan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will address a matter regarding the deadline for heritage grants (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24986/20]

New lobbying 15 returns

Engineers Ireland Economic Development and Industry
- Communication with new Government Ministers
Instinctif Partners Public Affairs Ireland · 2 returns Economic Development and Industry
- To provide recommendations for the July Stimulus Plan
- 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 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.
Hume Brophy Finance
- Investment Limited Partnership
Threshold Housing
- Emailed the Deputy the details of Threshold's emergency helpline
Aughinish Alumina Limited EU Affairs
- Lobbying the treatment of Aughinish Alumina under the EU ETS scheme
Dublin Chamber of Commerce Economic Development and Industry
- Communication with Ministers of State
Association of Visitor Experiences and Attractions CLG Tourism
- In advance of the July Stimulus package, AVEA (the Association of Visitor Experiences & Attractions) wrote to a small number of Ministers to request that the visitor experiences and attractions sector be included in the then-mooted 'Staycation Voucher' (later the 'Stay and Spend' initiative), as attractions are key drivers to tourism in particular regions.
Irish Hotels Federation · 2 returns 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
- 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 Tourism
- July Stimulus Submssion - ITOA. Out lining the policy and taxation measures for survival of businesses due to Covid Pandemic
Trócaire Foreign Affairs
- Pre-budget submission for budget 2020-21 and building back better from Covid-19
UK and Ireland Fuel Distributors Association (UKIFDA) Energy and Natural Resources
- Lobbying TDs on the transition for heating oil users to use liquid biofuels

Richard O'Donoghue — Independent Ireland 6 votes · 4 questions · 10 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 4 total

Media 1 question
- 2020-09-23 Deputy Richard O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Media, Tourism, Arts, Culture, Sport and the Gaeltacht the amount it would cost in 2021 if the budget for Screen Ireland increased by 10%. [25747/20]
Defence 1 question
- 2020-09-23 Deputy Richard O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Defence when construction works on a new gymnastics at Sarsfield Barracks, Limerick will be completed; and the estimated cost of the project. [25746/20]
Children 1 question
- 2020-09-23 Deputy Richard O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Children, Disability, Equality and Integration the budget allocation for the Ombudsman for Children's Office in each of the years of 2018 to 2020, in tabular form. [25748/20]
Agriculture 1 question
- 2020-09-23 Deputy Richard O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if his attention has been drawn to the current shortage of timber and the economic impact this is having here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25749/20]

New lobbying 10 returns

Mental Health Reform Health
- To advocate for legislative change and increased public funding for mental health.
MSD Health
- Immunisation Policies
Irish Travel Agents Association Transport
- Financial support for Travel Agents during COVID-19 crisis
Hume Brophy Finance
- Investment Limited Partnership
Threshold Housing
- Emailed the Deputy the details of Threshold's emergency helpline
Macra na Feirme Finance
- Macra na Feirme 2021 Budget Submission
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
Limelight Communications Transport
- Covid 19 business supports