Tipperary North — week of Mon, 30 Nov — Watch Them Work

What your Tipperary North TDs did this week

Mon, 30 Nov – 6 Dec 2020 · 3 TDs · 4 bills voted on · 46 questions · 0 new lobbying filings

Votes this week

Finance Bill 2020

2020-12-02 · 1 vote · Govt (Finance)

A bill to provide for the imposition, repeal, remission, alteration and regulation of taxation, of stamp duties and of duties relating to excise and otherwise to make further pr…

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A bill to provide for the imposition, repeal, remission, alteration and regulation of taxation, of stamp duties and of duties relating to excise and otherwise to make further provision in connection with finance including the regulation of customs; to amend Part 7 of the Emergency Measures in the Public Interest (Covid-19) Act 2020 and otherwise make provision for supports to certain sectors of the economy; and to provide for related matters.

An amendment to the bill · motion failed 52–80

Voted for 1 Alan Kelly

Voted against 1 Michael Lowry

Did not vote 1 Ryan O'Meara

State Pension Age

2020-12-02 · 1 vote

An amendment to the bill · motion passed 86–66

Voted for 1 Michael Lowry

Voted against 1 Alan Kelly

Did not vote 1 Ryan O'Meara

Pay for Student Nurses and Midwives

2020-12-02 · 2 votes

Amendment again put: · motion passed 79–72

Voted against 2 Alan Kelly · Michael Lowry

Did not vote 1 Ryan O'Meara

The motion · motion passed 79–72

Voted against 2 Alan Kelly · Michael Lowry

Did not vote 1 Ryan O'Meara

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business

2020-12-01 · 1 vote

The motion · motion passed 32–12

Voted for 2 Alan Kelly · Michael Lowry

Did not vote 1 Ryan O'Meara

Alan Kelly — Labour Party 5 votes · 44 questions · 0 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 44 total

Enterprise 14 questions
- 2020-12-01 Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he will report on the provisions of SI 349 of 2020 on redundancy payments. [28349/20]
- 2020-12-03 Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if his Department has been the subject of an investigation by the Data Protection Commission from 2016 to date; the number of specific investigations underway or completed; the dates on which his Department was first notified of the investigation; the details of the investigation; the nature of the complaints; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40808/20]
- 2020-12-03 Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the date on which he was informed that the then Attorney General would apply to the Judicial Appointments Advisory Board for a recommendation for appointment to the Supreme Court vacancy occasioned by the retirement of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40856/20]
- 2020-12-03 Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he was told by the then Attorney General that, although they would apply to the Judicial Appointments Advisory Board for a recommendation for appointment to the Supreme Court vacancy occasioned by the retirement of a person (details supplied) their preference was to stay on in that office under the new Government; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40857/20]
- 2020-12-03 Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the date on which he was told that the then Attorney General had been recommended by the Judicial Appointments Advisory Board for appointment to the Supreme Court vacancy occasioned by the retirement of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40858/20]
- 2020-12-03 Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if, having learned that the then Attorney General had been recommended by the Judicial Appointments Advisory Board for appointment to the Supreme Court vacancy occasioned by the retirement of a person (details supplied) he sought or received clarification as to whether the Attorney General was at that stage willing to be nominated for appointment by that Government; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40859/20]
- 2020-12-03 Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the reason a recommendation from the Judicial Appointments Advisory Board having been made for appointment to the Supreme Court vacancy occasioned by the retirement of a person (details supplied) no such nomination was made by his Government during the remainder of its term in office; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40860/20]
- 2020-12-03 Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the date on which he informed a person (details supplied) that they would not be reappointed to that office by the incoming Taoiseach; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40861/20]
- 2020-12-03 Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if and the number of times he discussed or communicated with a person (details supplied) or with them subsequent to their leaving office as Attorney General their future career in the context of them not being reappointed as Attorney General; if in particular the status of their recommendation from the Judicial Appointments Advisory Board for appointment to the Supreme Court vacancy occasioned by the retirement of a person (details supplied) was mentioned in any such discussion or communication; if the possibility of the incoming Government nominating them for appointment to the Supreme Court was mentioned; the nature of any such discussions and communications; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40862/20]
- 2020-12-03 Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if and the number of times he discussed or communicated with the previous Minister for Justice matters in relation to the Supreme Court vacancy occasioned by the retirement of a person (details supplied); if the interest of the then Attorney General in being nominated for appointment to that position was mentioned; if the former Attorney General's preference to stay on in office under the new Government was mentioned; if a postponement of the Government’s decision on the nomination was mentioned; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40863/20]
- 2020-12-03 Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if and the number of times he discussed or communicated with the current Minister for Justice in relation to filling the Supreme Court vacancy occasioned by the retirement of a person (details supplied); if the interest of the former Attorney General in being nominated for appointment to that position was mentioned; if the former Attorney General’s preferences in relation to a nomination being made by the previous Government was mentioned; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40864/20]
- 2020-12-03 Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he was motivated by any sense of loyalty, commitment or obligation, whether personal or related to party or to service together in Government in canvassing support for the nomination of a person (details supplied) for appointment to the Supreme Court; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40865/20]
- 2020-12-03 Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if and the number of times he discussed or communicated with the current Taoiseach, before or after his appointment to that office, the filling of the Supreme Court vacancy occasioned by the retirement of a person (details supplied) and the interest of the former Attorney General in appointment to that position; if he indicated his own preference in relation to the matter; if so, if he sought and secured the current Taoiseach’s agreement; the nature of any such discussions or communications; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40866/20]
- 2020-12-03 Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if his attention has been drawn to communications, either in the course of interparty talks on Government formation or subsequently, and if between public representatives, party officials or special advisers, in relation to the filling by the incoming Government of the Supreme Court vacancy occasioned by the retirement of a person (details supplied) and the interest of the former Attorney General in being nominated for appointment to that position; the nature, according to his knowledge and belief, of any such communications; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40867/20]
Taoiseach 8 questions
- 2020-12-01 Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Taoiseach if he will report on the work of the Cabinet committee on Government co-ordination. [36605/20]
- 2020-12-01 Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Taoiseach if he will report on the work of the policing reform implementation programme office. [36606/20]
- 2020-12-01 Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Taoiseach when the Cabinet Committee on social affairs and equality is next due to meet; and when it last met. [38078/20]
- 2020-12-01 Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Taoiseach if copies of all correspondence to or from him, his advisers or his Department relating to the filling of the Supreme Court vacancy occasioned by the retirement of a person (details supplied) will be provided. [39260/20]
- 2020-12-02 Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Taoiseach the status of plans to reopen society and the economy when level 5 Covid-19 restrictions are lifted. [38080/20]
- 2020-12-02 Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee dealing with foreign affairs will next meet. [38076/20]
- 2020-12-02 Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Taoiseach if he will report on his plans for travel abroad in 2021. [40162/20]
- 2020-12-02 Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Taoiseach if his Department plans to publish a statement of strategy. [38075/20]
Justice 5 questions
- 2020-12-03 Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for Justice if her Department has been the subject of an investigation by the Data Protection Commission from 2016 to date; the number of specific investigations underway or completed; the dates on which her Department was first notified of the investigation; the details of the investigation; the nature of the complaints; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40815/20]
- 2020-12-03 Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for Justice if and the number of times she discussed or communicated with the former Attorney General; the status of the person’s recommendation from the Judicial Appointments Advisory Board for appointment to the Supreme Court vacancy occasioned by the retirement of a person (details supplied); if the possibility of the incoming Government nominating them for appointment to the Supreme Court was mentioned; the nature of any such discussions and communications; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40870/20]
- 2020-12-03 Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for Justice if and the number of times she discussed or communicated with the former Minister for Justice matters in relation to the Supreme Court vacancy occasioned by the retirement of a person (details supplied); if the interest of the former Attorney General in being nominated for appointment to that position was mentioned; if a postponement of the previous Government’s decision on the nomination was mentioned; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40871/20]
- 2020-12-03 Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for Justice if and the number of times she discussed or communicated with the current Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment issues in relation to filling the Supreme Court vacancy occasioned by the retirement of a person (details supplied); if the interest of the former Attorney General in being nominated for appointment to that position was mentioned; if he indicated his own preference in relation to the matter; if so, if he sought the Minister’s agreement; the nature of any such discussions or communications; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40872/20]
- 2020-12-03 Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for Justice if and the number of times she discussed or communicated with the current Taoiseach, after his appointment to that office, the filling of the Supreme Court vacancy occasioned by the retirement of a person (details supplied) and the interest of the former Attorney General in appointment to that position; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40874/20]
Health 3 questions
- 2020-12-01 Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for Health if all health facilities have been surveyed to examine whether they contain asbestos hazards; the facilities and buildings that are known to contain asbestos in the building fabric; the timeline to remove these building materials safely from health facilities; the projected cost of this work by building; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39650/20]
- 2020-12-02 Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for Health the estimate cost to the State to pay student nurses for all mandatory on-the-job training they undertake as part of their studies if the wage scale was set at the same level as the apprenticeship training allowance based on the gross wage norms for the sector. [40623/20]
- 2020-12-03 Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for Health if his Department has been the subject of an investigation by the Data Protection Commission from 2016 to date; the number of specific investigations underway or completed; the dates on which his Department was first notified of the investigation; the details of the investigation; the nature of the complaints; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40813/20]
Environment 1 question
- 2020-12-03 Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if his Department has been the subject of an investigation by the Data Protection Commission from 2016 to date; the number of specific investigations underway or completed; the dates on which his Department was first notified of the investigation; the details of the investigation; the nature of the complaints; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40809/20]
Transport 1 question
- 2020-12-03 Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for Transport if his Department has been the subject of an investigation by the Data Protection Commission from 2016 to date; the number of specific investigations underway or completed; the dates on which his Department was first notified of the investigation; the details of the investigation; the nature of the complaints; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40821/20]
Finance 1 question
- 2020-12-03 Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for Finance if his Department has been the subject of an investigation by the Data Protection Commission from 2016 to date; the number of specific investigations underway or completed; the dates on which his Department was first notified of the investigation; the details of the investigation; the nature of the complaints; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40810/20]
Public 1 question
- 2020-12-03 Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if his Department has been the subject of an investigation by the Data Protection Commission from 2016 to date; the number of specific investigations underway or completed; the dates on which his Department was first notified of the investigation; the details of the investigation; the nature of the complaints; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40816/20]
Tourism 1 question
- 2020-12-03 Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if her Department has been the subject of an investigation by the Data Protection Commission from 2016 to date; the number of specific investigations underway or completed; the dates on which her Department was first notified of the investigation; the details of the investigation; the nature of the complaints; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40820/20]
Housing 1 question
- 2020-12-03 Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if his Department has been the subject of an investigation by the Data Protection Commission from 2016 to date; the number of specific investigations underway or completed; the dates on which his Department was first notified of the investigation; the details of the investigation; the nature of the complaints; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40814/20]
Foreign 1 question
- 2020-12-03 Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if his Department has been the subject of an investigation by the Data Protection Commission from 2016 to date; the number of specific investigations underway or completed; the dates on which his Department was first notified of the investigation; the details of the investigation; the nature of the complaints; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40811/20]
Defence 1 question
- 2020-12-03 Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for Defence if his Department has been the subject of an investigation by the Data Protection Commission from 2016 to date; the number of specific investigations underway or completed; the dates on which his Department was first notified of the investigation; the details of the investigation; the nature of the complaints; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40806/20]
Education 1 question
- 2020-12-03 Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for Education if her Department has been the subject of an investigation by the Data Protection Commission from 2016 to date; the number of specific investigations underway or completed; the dates on which her Department was first notified of the investigation; the details of the investigation; the nature of the complaints; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40807/20]
Social 1 question
- 2020-12-03 Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for Social Protection if her Department has been the subject of an investigation by the Data Protection Commission from 2016 to date; the number of specific investigations underway or completed; the dates on which her Department was first notified of the investigation; the details of the investigation; the nature of the complaints; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40818/20]
Children 1 question
- 2020-12-03 Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if his Department has been the subject of an investigation by the Data Protection Commission from 2016 to date; the number of specific investigations underway or completed; the dates on which his Department was first notified of the investigation; the details of the investigation; the nature of the complaints; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40805/20]
Further and Higher Education 1 question
- 2020-12-03 Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if his Department has been the subject of an investigation by the Data Protection Commission from 2016 to date; the number of specific investigations underway or completed; the dates on which his Department was first notified of the investigation; the details of the investigation; the nature of the complaints; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40812/20]
Agriculture 1 question
- 2020-12-03 Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if his Department has been the subject of an investigation by the Data Protection Commission from 2016 to date; the number of specific investigations underway or completed; the dates on which his Department was first notified of the investigation; the details of the investigation; the nature of the complaints; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40804/20]
Rural 1 question
- 2020-12-03 Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development if her Department has been the subject of an investigation by the Data Protection Commission from 2016 to date; the number of specific investigations underway or completed; the dates on which her Department was first notified of the investigation; the details of the investigation; the nature of the complaints; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40817/20]

Michael Lowry — Independent 5 votes · 2 questions · 0 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 2 total

Social 2 questions
- 2020-12-03 Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Social Protection her plans to enhance financial supports for persons in receipt of the carer’s support grant in view of the ongoing Covid-19 situation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40462/20]
- 2020-12-03 Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Social Protection her plans to enhance financial supports for carers in view of the ongoing Covid-19 situation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40463/20]

Ryan O'Meara — Fianna Fáil 0 votes · 0 questions · 0 new lobbying returns

Quiet week — no questions filed or new lobbying returns.