Cork South-Central — week of Mon, 11 Jan

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire — Sinn Féin 0 votes · 13 questions · 3 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 13 total

Further and Higher Education 6 questions
- 2021-01-13 Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if those students who sat the leaving certificate exams in November 2020 and receive improved grades will be offered a deferred place for their courses when results are released in the coming weeks based on the 2020 Central Applications Office, CAO, points. [1625/21]
- 2021-01-13 Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the situation for those who have passed the screening process for the fast-track to information technology, FIT, tech apprenticeship programme; the reason many of these young persons have not been given access to the classroom-based modules of the course; and if he will consider whether they can be given this access. [1060/21]
- 2021-01-13 Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if on-campus facilities for third level institutions such as libraries and study spaces can remain open during level 5 restrictions. [1155/21]
- 2021-01-13 Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the measures being considered to recognise the effect that high incidences of Covid-19 and new restrictions have had on third level students and their ability to perform in exams and coursework due in January 2021; and if he will work with third level institutions to bring about policies to mitigate same. [1156/21]
- 2021-01-13 Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if practical classes at third level are still going ahead in level 5 given the high incidence and risk of Covid-19. [1244/21]
- 2021-01-13 Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if he will consider extending the deadlines for CAO and disability access route to education, DARE, applications in 2021, given the closure of schools and the inability of students to access some essential documents within the school premises for these applications. [1318/21]
Education 5 questions
- 2021-01-13 Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Education her plans to amend circular 52/2013 to allow those who have completed a two-year level 9 qualification in special and inclusive education to take on a role in special education (details supplied). [44870/20]
- 2021-01-13 Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Education her plans to provide a new school building for a school (details supplied); if a site has been agreed; if so, the location of the site; and when construction will begin. [44939/20]
- 2021-01-13 Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Education if secondary school students over 18 years of age and parents and guardians of students in primary and secondary schools can opt out of the contact tracing process and thus their school may not be informed if their student receives a positive Covid-19 test result; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1378/21]
- 2021-01-13 Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Education when candidates who sat the leaving certificate examinations in November and December 2020 will receive their results. [1384/21]
- 2021-01-14 Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Education if she will consider providing free postage to DEIS schools to allow the schools to send educational materials out to their pupils during this period of remote learning given that some students may not have access to digital devices. [1945/21]
Enterprise 1 question
- 2021-01-13 Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment when the findings of his Department’s public consultation on guidance for remote working and subsequent report will be published. [1168/21]
Health 1 question
- 2021-01-13 Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Health if an organisation (details supplied) can continue to operate its physio-led rehabilitation services as part of the clients' primary care plan during level 5 restrictions. [1172/21]

New lobbying 3 returns

Association of Secondary Teachers, Ireland (ASTI) Education and Training
- Covid-19 and second-level schools
The Forestry Company Agriculture
- Forestry policy and programmes
Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation Health
- Student Nurse Pay

Jerry Buttimer — Fine Gael 0 votes · 0 questions · 1 new lobbying return

New lobbying 1 return

eircom Limited Communications
- Briefing on eir investment; ongoing rural fibre deployment and customer care

Micheál Martin — Fianna Fáil 1 vote · 0 questions · 21 new lobbying returns

New lobbying 21 returns

Association of Irish Local Government Local Government
- Pre-Budget submission highlighting local government services which require support in the following financial yeard
Friends of the Earth Finance
- Budget 2021 and covid 19 recovery
Methodist Church in Ireland · 2 returns Health
- Covid-19 regulations
- Covid-19 Regulations
The Forestry Company Agriculture
- Forestry policy and programmes
Irish Hairdressers Federation Trade
- clarification on reopening date for personal services
Vintners' Federation of Ireland · 4 returns Health · Finance
- Proposal to lockdown the Hospitality Industry again before the New Year
- Qualification for CRSS
- Qualification for CRSS
- Minimum Unit Pricing, Off Licence Opening Hours
Milford Care Centre Health
- Submissions were made by me, in my capacity as Chairperson of the Voluntary Hospices Group, to seek additional public funding for the six organisations in VHG, due to the very adverse impact of COVID 19 on the financial position of these providers. In 2020, Covid 19 resulted in a huge reduction in fundraising income generated whilst adding signifcantly to operational expenses incurred.
Gibney Communications · 2 returns Health · Economic Development and Industry
- Sending Drinkaware annual report and meeting request to discuss key findings, Request a meeting to discuss a pending Drinkaware report on the rising number of children impacted by living in households where excessive alcohol is being consumed. Submission to the Oireachtas Health Committee on the Harmful Impact of Covid-19 on Drinking Patterns in Ireland.
- upcoming announcements and advise on Huawei's role and investment in Ireland.
Social Justice Ireland Economic Development and Industry
- Sent a submission to relevant Ministers regarding the National Economic Plan.
Womens Aid Justice and Equality
- Recommended amendments to the Report Stage of the Harassment, Harmful Communications and Related Offences Bill 2017 [63a of 2017] from Women's Aid in association with the Dublin Rape Crisis Centre, NWCI and Haven Horizons (Members of the Irish Observatory on Violence Against Women).
SECAD Partnership CLG · 2 returns Employment · Community
- 1.The roll out of the new Local Employment Services (LES) across the country by the Department of Employment and Social Protection (DEASP). The roll out plan currently excludes Cork County. 2. The new LEADER 2021-2027 Programme and the Transitional LEADER Programme which will bridge the gap between the previous LEADER Programme and the new LEADER Programme.
- 1.The roll out of the new Local Employment Services (LES) across the country by the Department of Employment and Social Protection (DEASP). The roll out plan currently excludes Cork County. 2. The new LEADER 2021-2027 Programme and the Transitional LEADER Programme which will bridge the gap between the previous LEADER Programme and the new LEADER Programme.
Irish Heart Foundation · 2 returns Health
- Covid Vaccine roll out
- IHF FAST campaign on awareness of stroke symptoms
Association of Optometrists Ireland Health
- 2/12/20 – AOI sent an email and letter to Brian McCraith, Chair of Covid-19 Vaccination Programme Task Force re: inclusion of Optometrists for early vaccination as essential workers. (Sent to co/ the Taoiseach's Office which was leading on the vaccination programme.)
National Union of Journalists Communications
- Future of Broadcasting Commission announced by An Taoiseach and Minister Catherine Martin. Please note drop down box makes no provision for "media"

Pádraig Rice — Social Democrats 0 votes · 0 questions · 0 new lobbying returns

Quiet week — no questions filed or new lobbying returns.

Séamus McGrath — Fianna Fáil 0 votes · 0 questions · 0 new lobbying returns

Quiet week — no questions filed or new lobbying returns.

What your Cork South-Central TDs did this week

Votes this week

Questions asked 13 total

New lobbying 3 returns

New lobbying 1 return

New lobbying 21 returns