Longford-Westmeath — week of Mon, 21 Sept — Watch Them Work

What your Longford-Westmeath TDs did this week

Mon, 21 Sept – 27 Sept 2020 · 5 TDs · 4 bills voted on · 38 questions · 60 new lobbying filings

Votes this week

Taxi Industry

2020-09-23 · 2 votes

An amendment to the bill · motion passed 24–21

Voted against 1 Sorca Clarke

Did not vote 4 Kevin Boxer Moran · Micheál Carrigy · Peter Burke · Robert Troy

The motion · motion passed 24–21

Voted against 1 Sorca Clarke

Did not vote 4 Kevin Boxer Moran · Micheál Carrigy · Peter Burke · Robert Troy

Workers’ Rights

2020-09-23 · 2 votes

An amendment to the bill · motion passed 24–21

Voted against 1 Sorca Clarke

Did not vote 4 Kevin Boxer Moran · Micheál Carrigy · Peter Burke · Robert Troy

The motion · motion passed 24–21

Voted against 1 Sorca Clarke

Did not vote 4 Kevin Boxer Moran · Micheál Carrigy · Peter Burke · Robert Troy

Community Safety and Fireworks

2020-09-23 · 2 votes

An amendment to the bill · motion passed 25–19

Voted against 1 Sorca Clarke

Did not vote 4 Kevin Boxer Moran · Micheál Carrigy · Peter Burke · Robert Troy

The motion · motion passed 25–19

Voted against 1 Sorca Clarke

Did not vote 4 Kevin Boxer Moran · Micheál Carrigy · Peter Burke · Robert Troy

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business

2020-09-22 · 2 votes

The motion · motion passed 26–19

Voted for 1 Joe Flaherty

Did not vote 5 Kevin Boxer Moran · Micheál Carrigy · Peter Burke · Robert Troy · Sorca Clarke

The motion · motion passed 28–16

Voted for 1 Joe Flaherty

Did not vote 5 Kevin Boxer Moran · Micheál Carrigy · Peter Burke · Robert Troy · Sorca Clarke

Kevin Boxer Moran — Independent 0 votes · 0 questions · 0 new lobbying returns

Quiet week — no questions filed or new lobbying returns.

Micheál Carrigy — Fine Gael 0 votes · 0 questions · 3 new lobbying returns

New lobbying 3 returns

Instinctif Partners Public Affairs Ireland · 2 returns EU Affairs · Economic Development and Industry
- Discussion about tech policy in Ireland and the broader ecosystem
- To brief on National Small Business Recovery Plan
Vape Business Ireland Health
- Educational memo on vaping products to all new Oireachtas members

Peter Burke — Fine Gael 0 votes · 0 questions · 14 new lobbying returns

New lobbying 14 returns

Engineers Ireland Economic Development and Industry
- Communication with new Government Ministers
Instinctif Partners Public Affairs Ireland Economic Development and Industry
- To brief on National Small Business Recovery Plan
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
Ronan Group Real Estate Development and Zoning
- To express the company’s interest in the new government formation and to extend an invitation to open a productive dialogue on housing development and an open engagement on associated policies
Dublin Chamber of Commerce Economic Development and Industry
- Communication with Ministers of State
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.
Macra na Feirme Finance
- Macra na Feirme 2021 Budget Submission
Wind Energy Ireland · 2 returns Energy and Natural Resources
- Marine Planning and Development Management Bill
- Offshore wind energy
Irish Medical Organisation Health
- Investment in public health medicine
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
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

Robert Troy — Fianna Fáil 0 votes · 9 questions · 29 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 9 total

Further and Higher Education 3 questions
- 2020-09-22 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if a recent appeal by a person (details supplied) to the external appeals office will be investigated. [25069/20]
- 2020-09-22 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if the case of students (details supplied) will be examined and a resolution expedited in relation to a student grant issue. [25085/20]
- 2020-09-24 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if supports will be made available for a mature student (details supplied). [26107/20]
Health 2 questions
- 2020-09-22 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 710 of 15 September 2020, if the trials (details supplied) can go ahead; and if there are certain regulations the organisation should adhere to with the exception of the 100 person limit and social distancing in view of the fact each trail will be held in a large outdoor area [25134/20]
- 2020-09-23 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health the status of the capital works to accommodate the provision of a second CT scanner for the Midland Regional Hospital, Mullingar, purchased through fundraising by the community; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25827/20]
Climate 1 question
- 2020-09-22 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Climate Action and Communication Networks when broadband will be rolled out in Kiladoran, Delvin, County Westmeath (details supplied). [24909/20]
Public 1 question
- 2020-09-22 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will address a matter regarding section 52 of the Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme and other Provisions) Act 2012 (details supplied). [24892/20]
Social 1 question
- 2020-09-22 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Social Protection if a pension payment for a person (details supplied) will be increased. [24895/20]
Justice 1 question
- 2020-09-22 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Justice if there is a dedicated officer with central authority for the recovery of missed court ordered maintenance payments (details supplied). [24890/20]

New lobbying 29 returns

Royal Dublin Society Economic Development and Industry
- Support for the Irish Event Organisers Association (IEOA) campaign for trade fairs and exhibitions to resume under Covid specific health and safety guidelines
Engineers Ireland Economic Development and Industry
- Communication with new Government Ministers
Instinctif Partners Public Affairs Ireland · 4 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
- To brief on National Small Business Recovery Plan
Alcohol Action Ireland Health
- Coherent and consistent adherence to pubic health alcohol policy and its objectives, and the implementation Public Health Alcohol Act
Threshold Housing
- Emailed the Deputy the details of Threshold's emergency helpline
Hanover Media Strategy Limited · 3 returns Transport · Health
- Cost of Motor Insurance Policies in Ireland.
- Impact of Covid-19 on car rental industry and the Irish Tourism Sector as a whole
- The reimbursement process and pathway affecting AstraZeneca medicines
Dublin Chamber of Commerce · 5 returns Economic Development and Industry
- Communication with DPOs on Remote Working Policy
- Communication to Robert Troy on Dublin Chamber priorities
- Communication with named DPOs regarding Covid-19 crisis and business supports
- Communication with Ministers of State
- Communication with named DPO's on the Supplementary Budget 2020
Irish Tourist Industry Confederation Tourism
- Tourism Industry Revival Plan
Paul Allen & Associates Public Relations Economic Development and Industry
- Reopening of sectors of industry following Covid-19 restrictions
Restaurants Association of Ireland Tourism
- Meeting to convey urgent supports required for the restaurant, hospitality and tourism sector in light of the downturn due to lockdowns and restrictions due to COVID 19
SSE plc Energy and Natural Resources
- Letter on the July Stimulus Package
Retailers Against Smuggling Finance
- Introductory letters to newly elected TDs highlighting the issue of smuggling and illicit trade.
Irish Medical Organisation Health
- Investment in public health medicine
American Chamber of Commerce Ireland · 2 returns EU Affairs · Economic Development and Industry
- Response to CJEU's decision in Schrems II
- Make the Bridge Stronger
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 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 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

Sorca Clarke — Sinn Féin 6 votes · 28 questions · 5 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 28 total

Social 11 questions
- 2020-09-22 Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Social Protection the measures in place to assist those under 25 years of age who are unemployed due to the Covid-19 pandemic, in particular those that have recently graduated; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25209/20]
- 2020-09-22 Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Social Protection if the changes in eligibility for community employment schemes will be clarified; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25208/20]
- 2020-09-22 Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Social Protection if third-level students awarded the SUSI grant who can no longer return to their part-time jobs continue to receive the pandemic unemployment payment. [22657/20]
- 2020-09-22 Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Social Protection the number of persons in counties Longford and Westmeath aged between 18 and 21, 22 and 25, 25 and 30, 30 and 35, and 35 and 40 years, respectively, in receipt of carer’s allowance, in tabular form. [25638/20]
- 2020-09-22 Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Social Protection the number of persons in counties Longford and Westmeath aged between 18 and 21, 22 and 25, 25 and 30, 30 and 35, and 35 and 40 years, respectively, in receipt of disability allowance, in tabular form. [25639/20]
- 2020-09-22 Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Social Protection the number of persons in counties Longford and Westmeath aged between 18 and 21, 22 and 25, 25 and 30, 30 and 35, and 35 and 40 years, respectively, in receipt of jobseeker’s benefit, in tabular form. [25640/20]
- 2020-09-22 Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Social Protection the number of persons in counties Longford and Westmeath aged between 18 and 21, 22 and 25, 25 and 30, 30 and 35, and 35 and 40 years, respectively, in receipt of jobseeker’s allowance, in tabular form. [25641/20]
- 2020-09-22 Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Social Protection the number of persons in counties Longford and Westmeath aged between 18 and 21, 22 and 25, 25 and 30, 30 and 35, and 35 and 40 years, respectively, in receipt of carer’s allowance, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25642/20]
- 2020-09-22 Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Social Protection the number of persons in counties Longford and Westmeath aged between 18 and 21, 22 and 25, 25 and 30, 30 and 35, and 35 and 40 years, respectively, in receipt of jobseeker’s transitional payment, in tabular form. [25643/20]
- 2020-09-22 Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Social Protection the number of persons in counties Longford and Westmeath aged between 18 and 21, 22 and 25, 25 and 30, 30 and 35, and 35 and 40 years, respectively in receipt of the one parent family payment in tabular form. [25644/20]
- 2020-09-22 Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Social Protection the number of persons in counties Longford and Westmeath aged between 18 and 21, 22 and 25, 25 and 30, 30 and 35, and 35 and 40 years, respectively, in receipt of the pandemic unemployment payment, in tabular form.; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25645/20]
Health 9 questions
- 2020-09-22 Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health when the Covid-19 testing centre in Longford opened; the number of tests that were carried out when it closed; and if there are plans to reopen the centre. [25625/20]
- 2020-09-22 Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health the number of staff from essential frontline services (details supplied) in counties Longford and Westmeath that were redeployed to Covid-19; the number that have been deployed back to their posts; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25626/20]
- 2020-09-22 Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health the number of persons working in the addiction services that have requested naloxone training; and the number working in the addiction services that have received naloxone training. [25627/20]
- 2020-09-22 Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health the number of persons working in the emergency services that have requested naloxone training; and the number working in the emergency services that have received naloxone training. [25628/20]
- 2020-09-22 Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health the number of persons of Community First Responders that have requested naloxone training; and the number of Community First Responders that have received naloxone training. [25629/20]
- 2020-09-22 Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health the number of persons working in homeless services that have requested naloxone training; and the number of working in homeless services that have received naloxone training. [25630/20]
- 2020-09-22 Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health the number of general practitioners that have requested naloxone training; and the number of general practitioners that have received naloxone training. [25631/20]
- 2020-09-22 Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health the number of persons living with a person in addiction that have requested naloxone training; and the number of persons living with a person in addiction that have received naloxone training. [25632/20]
- 2020-09-22 Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health the number of consultant radiologists working in Mullingar Regional Hospital [25633/20]
Defence 3 questions
- 2020-09-22 Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Defence the percentage of female recruits in the Defence Forces that progress to the upper ranks of Army, Naval Service and Air Corps. [25622/20]
- 2020-09-22 Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Defence the way in which the Civil Defence made a successful application under dormant accounts for €1 million for vehicles in 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25623/20]
- 2020-09-22 Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Defence if the refurbishment works on the catering facilities at Custume Barracks, Athlone are fully completed [25624/20]
Finance 1 question
- 2020-09-22 Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Finance the number of persons in counties Longford and Westmeath aged between 18 and 21, 22 and 25, 25 and 30, 30 and 35 and 35 and 40 years, respectively in receipt of the employment wage subsidy scheme in tabular form. [25646/20]
Public 1 question
- 2020-09-22 Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform when refurbishment works for the Garda water unit at Athlone Garda station will be completed; and the estimated cost of the project [25637/20]
Media 1 question
- 2020-09-22 Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Media, Tourism, Arts, Culture, Sport and the Gaeltacht if clarity will be provided for caravan and camping ground owners and their patrons regarding the Covid-19 regulations on numbers gathering outside as it pertains to their premises. [25634/20]
Community 1 question
- 2020-09-22 Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Community and Rural Development and the Islands the way in which the Civil Defence made a successful application under dormant accounts for €1 million for vehicles in 2019. [25635/20]
Taoiseach 1 question
- 2020-09-23 Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Taoiseach if he has spoken to elected representatives in the Northern Ireland Assembly following recent statements and actions by the UK Prime Minster on Brexit. [24107/20]

New lobbying 5 returns

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 · 2 returns Housing
- Emailed the Deputy the details of Threshold's emergency helpline
- Email to the councillor to adivse them of the emergency phoneline
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