Dublin South-West — week of Mon, 5 Oct — Watch Them Work

What your Dublin South-West TDs did this week

Mon, 5 Oct – 11 Oct 2020 · 5 TDs · 3 bills voted on · 41 questions · 0 new lobbying filings

Votes this week

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 for 2 Colm Brophy · Francis Noel Duffy

Voted against 3 John Lahart · Paul Murphy · Seán Crowe

Did not vote 1 Ciarán Ahern

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

Voted for 3 Francis Noel Duffy · Paul Murphy · Seán Crowe

Voted against 2 Colm Brophy · John Lahart

Did not vote 1 Ciarán Ahern

Disability Services

2020-10-07 · 1 vote

An amendment to the bill · motion passed 82–67

Voted for 3 Colm Brophy · Francis Noel Duffy · John Lahart

Voted against 2 Paul Murphy · Seán Crowe

Did not vote 1 Ciarán Ahern

Pandemic Unemployment Payment

2020-10-07 · 1 vote

An amendment to the bill · motion passed 86–62

Voted for 3 Colm Brophy · Francis Noel Duffy · John Lahart

Voted against 2 Paul Murphy · Seán Crowe

Did not vote 1 Ciarán Ahern

Ciarán Ahern — Labour Party 0 votes · 0 questions · 0 new lobbying returns

Quiet week — no questions filed or new lobbying returns.

Colm Brophy — Fine Gael 4 votes · 0 questions · 0 new lobbying returns

John Lahart — Fianna Fáil 4 votes · 17 questions · 0 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 17 total

Health 12 questions
- 2020-10-08 Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Health the number of women who have been screened by BreastCheck from 1 January to 30 September 2020; and the number for the same timeframe in 2019. [29476/20]
- 2020-10-08 Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Health the number of compensation payments made by the HSE on foot of incidents in maternity units in each of the years 2016 to 2019, in tabular form; the amount of each individual payment; and the maternity unit in which the incident took place. [29477/20]
- 2020-10-08 Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Health the number of persons in each LHO area waiting for a podiatry appointment in primary care as of 30 September 2020 or the latest available date; and the number waiting zero to 12, 12 to 26, 26 to 52 and more than 52 weeks. [29489/20]
- 2020-10-08 Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Health the number of persons in each LHO area waiting for an ophthalmology appointment in primary care as of 30 September 2020 or the latest available date; and the number waiting zero to 12, 12 to 26, 26 to 52 and more than 52 weeks. [29490/20]
- 2020-10-08 Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Health the number of persons in each LHO area waiting for an audiology appointment in primary care as of 30 September 2020 or the latest available date; and the number waiting zero to 12, 12 to 26, 26 to 52 and more than 52 weeks. [29491/20]
- 2020-10-08 Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Health the number of persons in each LHO area waiting for a dietetics appointment in primary care as of 30 September 2020 or the latest available date; and the number waiting zero to 12, 12 to 26, 26 to 52 and more than 52 weeks. [29492/20]
- 2020-10-08 Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Health the number of persons in each LHO area waiting for a psychology appointment in primary care as of 30 September 2020 or the latest available date; and the number waiting zero to 12, 12 to 26, 26 to 52 and more than 52 weeks. [29493/20]
- 2020-10-08 Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Health the number of persons in each LHO area waiting for a counselling appointment in primary care as of 30 September 2020 or the latest available date; and the number waiting zero to 12, 12 to 26, 26 to 52 and more than 52 weeks. [29494/20]
- 2020-10-08 Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Health the number of persons in each LHO area waiting for a child and adolescent mental health services appointment as of 30 September 2020 or the latest available date; and the number waiting zero to 12, 12 to 26, 26 to 52 and more than 52 weeks. [29495/20]
- 2020-10-08 Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Health the number of children admitted to adult mental health units to date in 2020. [29496/20]
- 2020-10-08 Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Health the number of home support hours being provided in each LHO area as of 30 September 2020 or the latest available date; the way in which that compares to the target in each LHO area for the same period; the number of persons on the waiting list for home support hours in each LHO area in tabular form; and the number waiting zero to three, three to six, six to 12 and more than 12 months. [29497/20]
- 2020-10-08 Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Health the number of persons awaiting placement under the fair deal scheme as of 30 September 2020 or the latest available date; the average waiting time; the number of persons in each LHO area awaiting placement under the scheme in tabular form; and the length of time waiting. [29498/20]
Foreign 2 questions
- 2020-10-06 Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs his views on the developing situation at the Moria refugee camp on the Greek island of Lesbos; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28491/20]
- 2020-10-06 Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the engagement he has had with the Greek authorities in relation to the Moria camp in Lesbos; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28817/20]
Defence 2 questions
- 2020-10-08 Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Defence the way in which he plans to bridge the gap of ten years between forced early retirement on age grounds in the Defence Forces and access to the State pension. [29137/20]
- 2020-10-08 Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Defence his plans to extend the supplementary pension provision to post-2013 new entrants to give them the option of a lengthy career in the Defence Forces. [29138/20]
Justice 1 question
- 2020-10-06 Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Justice her plans to increase the number of refugees Ireland will offer to relocate from Greece before Christmas 2020; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28589/20]

Paul Murphy — People Before Profit-Solidarity 4 votes · 19 questions · 0 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 19 total

Housing 5 questions
- 2020-10-06 Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if the ban on evictions will be reinstated in view of the reinstatement of Covid-19 restrictions and the increase in cases. [28327/20]
- 2020-10-06 Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will ensure that public land is reserved for the building of public housing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28326/20]
- 2020-10-06 Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage his views on the causes of the recent increase in homelessness; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28322/20]
- 2020-10-06 Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he has been consulted on the role his Department can play in ending direct provision. [28325/20]
- 2020-10-06 Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if a scheme will be put in place for private sector rent write-offs for tenants who have lost income as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic. [28323/20]
Foreign 3 questions
- 2020-10-06 Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he discussed the upcoming US presidential elections and the ongoing Black Lives Matter movement during his visit to Washington, DC; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28444/20]
- 2020-10-06 Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the position of Ireland on the ongoing conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28445/20]
- 2020-10-06 Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs his views on the widespread detention of prominent human rights activists, journalists and opposition leaders in Bahrain in view of the deteriorating situation in terms of human rights in the country; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28133/20]
Health 3 questions
- 2020-10-06 Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Health if he will request that St. James's Hospital expedite the provision of medical records by the hospital as required by a patient for Tallaght Hospital and as requested under freedom of information by the patient concerned (details supplied) [28723/20]
- 2020-10-06 Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Health if a provision can be made in relation to the case of persons (details supplied) [28786/20]
- 2020-10-08 Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Health the treatment and supports available through the HSE to children and adults who have EDS; his plans to provide comprehensive treatment through the HSE for EDS as this appears to be unavailable at present; his plans to provide adequate financial support for persons who need treatment for EDS to travel abroad and thereby avoid debt or over-reliance on family and fundraising to pay for travel; if the case of a person (details supplied) will be addressed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29390/20]
Education 3 questions
- 2020-10-07 Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Education if the Attorney General and her Department have completed the review of the State ex-gratia scheme which the Tánaiste informed Dáil Éireann was happening on 12 December 2018. [28998/20]
- 2020-10-07 Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Education when her Department made its latest report to the Council of Europe on the implementation of the European Court of Human Rights judgment in a case (details supplied); and when the report will be uploaded to be accessible to the public. [28999/20]
- 2020-10-07 Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Education if a decision has been made regarding the eligibility of abuse victims in a school (details supplied) for the ex-gratia scheme. [29000/20]
Taoiseach 1 question
- 2020-10-06 Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee which addresses the economy will next meet. [25608/20]
Transport 1 question
- 2020-10-06 Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Transport if he will consider instructing the Road Safety Authority to install sheltering facilities such as ultra cabins at driver test centres in which approved driver instructors can await the return of their vehicles which are being used by driver test candidates for the duration of the practical exam (details supplied). [28328/20]
Finance 1 question
- 2020-10-06 Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Finance if he will amend the measures which provide for staycation payments to render them payable as a grant rather than as a tax rebate in order that persons on pensions or other benefits whose incomes are below the tax threshold can also avail of the grant. [28785/20]
Defence 1 question
- 2020-10-08 Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Defence his plans to take the Irish Coast Guard air rescue service back into full public ownership. [28815/20]
Further and Higher Education 1 question
- 2020-10-08 Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the reason the CAO offered a place to a person (details supplied) which they accepted and made preparations for start of term, on an arts degree course at UCD only to have it subsequently withdrawn via a phone call from the CAO on 25 September 2020; and if he will request and provide this Deputy with copies of all relevant correspondence. [29389/20]

Seán Crowe — Sinn Féin 4 votes · 1 question · 0 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 1 total

Education 1 question
- 2020-10-08 Deputy Seán Crowe asked the Minister for Education when construction of the new permanent school building will begin at a school (details supplied); and when she expects the project to be completed. [29331/20]