Dublin Central — week of Mon, 5 Oct — Watch Them Work

What your Dublin Central TDs did this week

Mon, 5 Oct – 11 Oct 2020 · 4 TDs · 4 bills voted on · 37 questions · 8 new lobbying filings

Votes this week

Sittings and Business of Dáil

2020-10-08 · 1 vote

The motion · motion passed 25–19

Voted against 1 Gary Gannon

Did not vote 3 Marie Sherlock · Mary Lou McDonald · Paschal Donohoe

Dying with Dignity Bill 2020

2020-10-07 · 2 votes · People Before Profit-Solidarity PMB

A bill to make provision for assistance in achieving a dignified and peaceful end of life to qualifying persons and related matters

An amendment to the bill · motion failed 65–86

Voted against 3 Gary Gannon · Mary Lou McDonald · Neasa Hourigan

Did not vote 2 Marie Sherlock · Paschal Donohoe

Whether the bill should proceed (Second Stage) · motion passed 81–71

Voted for 3 Gary Gannon · Mary Lou McDonald · Neasa Hourigan

Did not vote 2 Marie Sherlock · Paschal Donohoe

Disability Services

2020-10-07 · 1 vote

An amendment to the bill · motion passed 82–67

Voted for 1 Neasa Hourigan

Voted against 2 Gary Gannon · Mary Lou McDonald

Did not vote 2 Marie Sherlock · Paschal Donohoe

Pandemic Unemployment Payment

2020-10-07 · 1 vote

An amendment to the bill · motion passed 86–62

Voted for 1 Neasa Hourigan

Voted against 2 Gary Gannon · Mary Lou McDonald

Did not vote 2 Marie Sherlock · Paschal Donohoe

Gary Gannon — Social Democrats 5 votes · 23 questions · 1 new lobbying return

Questions asked 23 total

Health 10 questions
- 2020-10-06 Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Health the way in which whistleblower accounts will be managed now that a service (details supplied) is to close; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28903/20]
- 2020-10-06 Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Health the cost of the review of a service (details supplied) undertaken in 2019 by the HSE which last week was reported to stakeholders will not be completed beyond a draft report; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28900/20]
- 2020-10-06 Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Health the stage at which during the review of a centre (details supplied) the decision was made that the investigators had gone beyond the terms of reference; the reason this was not realised at the regular briefing meetings in view of the fact it was not a legal review; and the legal constraints that prevented the examiners going beyond the terms of reference if they deemed it necessary. [28901/20]
- 2020-10-06 Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Health if the Tusla inspection report on a service (details supplied) published online on 14 July 2020 was a factor in the decision-making to close a centre; and the measures taken by the HSE when it was made aware of the findings of the Tusla inspection. [28902/20]
- 2020-10-07 Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the recent release of the national maternity experience survey, in particular the results that showed women experienced poorer at home care when it came to mental health particularly worrying in view of the fact that homecare supports has decreased during Covid-19; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29247/20]
- 2020-10-07 Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Health the number of public health nurses by area in tabular form. [29248/20]
- 2020-10-07 Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Health if public health nurses are currently active; if they have been redeployed by Covid-19 contact and tracing or if they are back within communities; and if not, if there is a date when they can be expected to return. [29260/20]
- 2020-10-08 Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Health the status the establishment of the national psychology place office. [29486/20]
- 2020-10-08 Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Health his plans to ensure that those availing of supports, such as community meetings for addiction and recovery, will continue to be able to do so if Ireland enters into more severe lockdowns; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29487/20]
- 2020-10-08 Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Health if healthcare workers who are close contacts of positive Covid-19 cases or close contacts of someone awaiting the results of a Covid-19 test are entitled to Covid-19 sick leave; if not, if they are required to use their normal sick leave, annual leave or unpaid leave; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29488/20]
Education 5 questions
- 2020-10-06 Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Education if there was a tender process that secured the contractor (details supplied) for the modelling of the predictive grade system; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28904/20]
- 2020-10-07 Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Education if the specification for the coding for the predictive grade model was signed off by her Department was explicit and clear as to the requirements; and the date on which this sign-off occurred. [29249/20]
- 2020-10-07 Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Education the person or body within her Department that approved sign-off for the predictive grade model; on what date, and at what project board meeting. [29250/20]
- 2020-10-07 Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Education the minutes of the meeting at which the specification and the subsequent approval were authorised for the calculated grade coding for a company (details supplied); and if she will provide evidence that the major flaws in the software quality assurance process will not be repeated. [29251/20]
- 2020-10-07 Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Education the professional standards that will be applied to future work on the ISO 29119 software testing standards which are an internationally agreed set which can be used by an organisation when performing any form of software testing; if not, the recognised standards that will be adhered to; and the specific name of the alternative standard. [29252/20]
Further and Higher Education 3 questions
- 2020-10-06 Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if correspondence was received from this Deputy on 23 September 2020 regarding a letter from international students in Ireland; and if a reply will issue shortly. [28899/20]
- 2020-10-07 Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if he will address a matter regarding the case of a person (details supplied). [29244/20]
- 2020-10-07 Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if there will be consideration given to the errors in the calculated grades, in the case that a student with HEAR or DARE status has a grade increase that an increase in points for these students could have led to offers for courses in participating colleges at reduced levels; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29245/20]
Social 2 questions
- 2020-10-06 Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Social Protection the average time from sole traders completing and submitting a form for the €1,000 grant to the local Intreo office to receipt of the funding. [28078/20]
- 2020-10-06 Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Social Protection her views on whether social welfare inspectors should be able to enter the homes of local authority tenants to carry out unannounced inspections; her further views on whether the home is private and that tenants should be given advance notice of inspections so that they can protect their right to privacy; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28233/20]
Housing 1 question
- 2020-10-06 Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the reason for ending the eviction moratorium in view of the fact that many industries such as the events, hospitality and related industries are closed and in further view of warnings from senior health officials that Covid-19 will continue to affect the country for the next several months; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28232/20]
Justice 1 question
- 2020-10-06 Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Justice if the decision taken on 25 September 2020 to limit all students on a stamp 2 will be reconsidered in view of the fact that it restricts students, including graduating students who have submitted dissertations but are awaiting results, to only 20 hours per week of work; if there is a method to permit graduating students permission to work full-time whilst awaiting to avail of the third-level graduate scheme, otherwise known as the 1G visa; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28898/20]
Transport 1 question
- 2020-10-07 Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to significant delays in appointments in National Driver Licence Service Dublin offices causing difficulties in renewing licences in part due to NDLS medical report form, D501, valid one month from signing by a doctor; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29246/20]

New lobbying 1 return

The Asthma Society of Ireland Health
- Asthma Society 2021 Pre-Budget Submission

Marie Sherlock — Labour Party 0 votes · 0 questions · 0 new lobbying returns

Quiet week — no questions filed or new lobbying returns.

Mary Lou McDonald — Sinn Féin 4 votes · 10 questions · 1 new lobbying return

Questions asked 10 total

Taoiseach 5 questions
- 2020-10-06 Deputy Mary Lou McDonald asked the Taoiseach if he will report on the work of the economic division of his Department. [28557/20]
- 2020-10-07 Deputy Mary Lou McDonald asked the Taoiseach his plans for public services reform to be driven by his Department. [28337/20]
- 2020-10-07 Deputy Mary Lou McDonald asked the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee on social affairs and equality will next meet. [28338/20]
- 2020-10-07 Deputy Mary Lou McDonald asked the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee that addresses matters relating to justice will next meet. [28339/20]
- 2020-10-07 Deputy Mary Lou McDonald asked the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee that addresses matters relating to the arts will next meet. [28556/20]
Health 3 questions
- 2020-10-07 Deputy Mary Lou McDonald asked the Minister for Health his plans for nursing home providers in the CHO9 area to innovate and support residents and their families during periods of enhanced Covid-19 protective measures while being cognisant of mental and physical well-being, remaining person-centred, ensuring rights are upheld and not infringed upon in a disproportionate manner and following public health advice. [28958/20]
- 2020-10-07 Deputy Mary Lou McDonald asked the Minister for Health the details of his plans to introduce legislation enabling pharmacists to administer off-site vaccinations in view of media reports; when the legislation will be introduced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29070/20]
- 2020-10-08 Deputy Mary Lou McDonald asked the Minister for Health the number of applications that have been received for primary medical certificates in CHO 9 in 2020; the number of applications that have been processed to date; the number of applications that have undergone a medical assessment; the number of applications that are still awaiting a decision; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29298/20]
Finance 2 questions
- 2020-10-08 Deputy Mary Lou McDonald asked the Minister for Finance the guidelines given to HSE local offices for processing primary medical certificate applications following the decision to suspend processing of same in light of the Supreme Court decision in which the court identified that persons deemed eligible for the primary medical certificate under section 92 of the Finance Act 1989 were nonetheless denied the certificate when assessed against Regulation 3 of the 1994 regulations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29297/20]
- 2020-10-08 Deputy Mary Lou McDonald asked the Minister for Finance his plans to amend the Disabled Drivers and Disabled Passengers (Tax Concessions) Regulations 1994 in view of the Supreme Court decision in which the court identified that persons deemed eligible for the primary medical certificate under section 92 of the Finance Act 1989 were nonetheless denied the certificate when assessed against Regulation 3 of the 1994 regulations (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29293/20]

New lobbying 1 return

The Asthma Society of Ireland Health
- Smoky coal ban and the effect of smoky fuels on health and Asthma Society 2021 Pre-Budget Submission

Paschal Donohoe — Fine Gael 0 votes · 0 questions · 5 new lobbying returns

New lobbying 5 returns

The Asthma Society of Ireland Health
- Asthma Society 2021 Pre-Budget Submission
Dungarvan & West Waterford Chamber Budgetary matters
- Chambers Ireland Budget 2021 Submission
Letterkenny Chamber of Commerce Budgetary matters
- Chambers Ireland Budget 2021 submission
The Irish Co-operative Organisation Society Ltd Economic Development and Industry
- Promotion of the Co-operative Model
Waterford Chamber of Commerce Budgetary matters
- Chambers Ireland Budget 2021 Submission