Dublin Central — week of Mon, 11 Jan

What your Dublin Central TDs did this week

Mon, 11 Jan – 17 Jan 2021 · 4 TDs · 1 bill voted on · 32 questions · 35 new lobbying filings

Votes this week

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business

2021-01-13 · 1 vote

The motion · motion passed 25–14

Voted against 1 Mary Lou McDonald

Did not vote 3 Gary Gannon · Marie Sherlock · Paschal Donohoe

Gary Gannon — Social Democrats 0 votes · 16 questions · 1 new lobbying return

Questions asked 16 total

Education 9 questions
- 2021-01-13 Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Education the number of absence reports over 20 days recorded by the Tusla education support service, TESS, in the 2020-21 academic year to date; and if there has been an increase in the number of absence reports over 20 days to TESS compared to this time in 2020 in the 2019-2020 academic year. [1635/21]
- 2021-01-13 Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Education if a well-being approach is followed when it comes to school absences and TESS as stated in September 2020; if guidance and support is provided to parents who are stressed and concerned after receiving letters notifying them their child has missed 20 days of schools even when this was due to Covid-19-related issues; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1636/21]
- 2021-01-13 Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Education the way in which testing and tracing will run in the context of post-primary schools opening for three days a week to facilitate sixth year; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1632/21]
- 2021-01-13 Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Education if her attention has been drawn to schemes from companies in the UK to supply broadband for students who do not have access at home to facilitate remote learning; if her Department has reached out to companies here to do the same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1633/21]
- 2021-01-13 Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Education the plans to support WiFi access for students without access during school buildings being closed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1634/21]
- 2021-01-13 Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Education the steps she will take to ensure that students with special educational needs in mainstream classes will be supported to continue their education on par with their peers during the time school buildings are closed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1879/21]
- 2021-01-13 Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Education the steps she will take to support the mental health and well-being of students in examination years during the academic year 2020/2021; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1880/21]
- 2021-01-13 Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Education the most appropriate means for second-level students to contact her Department to communicate their experiences surrounding school building closures after students reporting comments being disabled online on social media; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1881/21]
- 2021-01-14 Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Education if a deadline will be committed to by which a decision and communication will be made regarding the method by which the leaving certificate examinations will take place in 2021. [2154/21]
Social 3 questions
- 2021-01-13 Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Social Protection if the pandemic unemployment payment will be extended to those who cannot secure childcare and therefore cannot work during the current restrictions; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1877/21]
- 2021-01-14 Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Social Protection when a person (details supplied) will receive a PPS number. [2152/21]
- 2021-01-14 Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Social Protection if the review of the gateway scheme has been completed and published; and if the link to the publication will be provided. [2153/21]
Health 3 questions
- 2021-01-13 Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Health if any contact tracers are currently working in open plan office; if so, his views on whether this is safe and best practice given the current number of Covid-19 cases; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1630/21]
- 2021-01-13 Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Health if he will consider issuing a statement to have all contact tracers work from home in line with current public health advice from the Chief Medical Office. [1631/21]
- 2021-01-13 Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Health where do HIQA inspectors fall in the definition of frontline workers; and if they will receive the vaccine with frontline staff in the current vaccination strategy. [1637/21]
Further and Higher Education 1 question
- 2021-01-13 Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if the newly announced expansion of Wi-Fi in 90 locations to aid online access for students in further and higher education institutions will be able to include secondary school students and provide access for them also; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1878/21]

New lobbying 1 return

Irish Heart Foundation Health
- IHF FAST campaign on awareness of stroke symptoms

Marie Sherlock — Labour Party 0 votes · 0 questions · 2 new lobbying returns

New lobbying 2 returns

Association of Secondary Teachers, Ireland (ASTI) Education and Training
- Covid-19 and second-level schools
Irish Heart Foundation Health
- IHF FAST campaign on awareness of stroke symptoms

Mary Lou McDonald — Sinn Féin 1 vote · 1 question · 6 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 1 total

Public 1 question
- 2021-01-13 Deputy Mary Lou McDonald asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform when the refurbishment of the General Post Office, O’Connell Street, Dublin 1 will commence; and the intended use of the refurbished space on completion of the works to be overseen by the Office of Public Works. [1343/21]

New lobbying 6 returns

The Union of Students in Ireland · 2 returns Gaeltacht · Education and Training
- The Gaeilge4All campaign and the need for reform of Irish in the Education system from pre-school through to third level. The introduction of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages as a basis for a comprehensive policy on how Irish should be taught in English medium schools. Funding for more courses through Irish at third level to ensure target of 20% of civil service recruits to be fluent in Irish in accordance with Bille na dTeangacha Oifigiúla.
- Education for All campaign. For more information see usi.ie/educationforall. The campaign is focused on encouraging public representatives and government to support a policy of exchequer based funding of Higher Education, increasing supports for students and changing their student accommodation construction policies.
Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation Finance
- Pre Budget Submission
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).
Irish Heart Foundation · 2 returns Health
- Cardiovascular Disease Services in Ireland
- IHF FAST campaign on awareness of stroke symptoms

Paschal Donohoe — Fine Gael 0 votes · 0 questions · 18 new lobbying returns

New lobbying 18 returns

Association of Irish Local Government Local Government
- Pre-Budget submission highlighting local government services which require support in the following financial yeard
Irish Council for Social Housing Housing
- Pre budget submission
Irish Vape Vendors Association Budgetary matters
- IVVA sent Minister for Finance Paschal Donoghue a Pre-Budget Submission
Social Justice Ireland · 2 returns Finance · Economic Development and Industry
- Met with Minister Pascal Donohoe, Minister for Finance, as part of Community and Voluntary Pillar to discuss Budget 2021.
- Sent a submission to relevant Ministers regarding the National Economic Plan.
Vintners' Federation of Ireland · 5 returns Finance · Health
- Qualification for CRSS
- Waiving of court fees for licences renewal for 2020
- Covid Restrictions Support Scheme (CRSS) - Relevant Turnover Amount
- Minimum Unit Pricing, Off Licence Opening Hours
- EWSS, VAT and Excise
Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation Finance
- Pre Budget Submission
Jack and Jill Children's Foundation Health
- Request for reinstatement of primary medical certs to enable Jack & Jill children to attain one, therefore enabling their parents to adapt cars to take the children out and go about their daily business
TU Dublin Students' Union CLG Education and Training
- Lobbying for a reduction to the student contribution charge
Irish Heart Foundation · 2 returns Finance · Health
- Irish Heart Foundation Pre Budget Submission 2021
- IHF FAST campaign on awareness of stroke symptoms
Employment & Recruitment Federation Finance
- budget submission
Freight Transport Association of Ireland Transport
- Pre Budget Submission
Galway Film Resource Centre Limited Arts
- Pre-Budget Submission on behalf of the Western AV Forum