Carlow-Kilkenny — week of Mon, 18 Jan

Catherine Callaghan — Fine Gael 0 votes · 0 questions · 0 new lobbying returns

Quiet week — no questions filed or new lobbying returns.

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor — Fianna Fáil 1 vote · 2 questions · 29 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 2 total

Health 1 question
- 2021-01-20 Deputy Jennifer Murnane O'Connor asked the Minister for Health his plans for funding the life-changing gene therapy voretigene neparvovec, also known as Luxturna; if his attention has been drawn to studies that reveal early administration of this medicine leads to greater life-enhancing benefits; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2415/21]
Rural 1 question
- 2021-01-20 Deputy Jennifer Murnane O'Connor asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development if her Department has investigated the possibility of amending the criteria of the Covid-19 stability fund to ensure that community and voluntary organisations that may not be in a position to open their premises due to the current level 5 restrictions can still avail of the fund; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2512/21]

New lobbying 29 returns

Society of the Irish Motor Industry Budgetary matters
- Key issues for SIMI in Budget 2021 include taxation policy in relation to motor vehicles, particularly VRT, Road Tax and BIK. In this context SIMI would like to see a reduction in VRT with a particular focus on lower emitting cars and the extension of reliefs and grants for Electric Vehicles and PHEVs.
Instinctif Partners Public Affairs Ireland Economic Development and Industry
- To brief on SME Recovery Ireland's Pre Budget Submission
Chambers Ireland Development and Zoning
- Marine Planning and Offshore Wind Energy
Sustainable Water Network (SWAN) Environment
- Water Environment (Abstractions) Bill
Inclusion Ireland Budgetary matters
- Provision of pre-Budget submission document
Children in Hospital Ireland Health
- Providing information on the findings and recommendations of Children in Hospital Ireland’s research report ‘Childhood Illness, Financial Stress - The Hidden Costs of Hospital Care for Children’. The report focused on the non-medical costs associated with having a child in hospital and the financial supports available to families.
One Family Social Protection
- National OPF Alliance Covid Submission
Event Industry Ireland Budgetary matters
- Seeking public monies and changes to existing Covid-19 Government supports
Society of St. Vincent de Paul Children and Youth Affairs
- Engagement with elected officials and senior civil servants as part of the National One Parent Family Alliance regarding the provision of supports for one-parent families impacted by the COVID-19 Pandemic
Irish Hospital Consultants Association Health
- Pre-budget submission concerning the 2021 health budget on increased capacity and resourcing needs of acute hospital and mental health services, recruitment and retention of consultants, and clinical indemnity.
Liquid Gas Ireland Energy and Natural Resources
- Energy Policy
Ervia Energy and Natural Resources
- Discussion on Water policy matters
Irish Penal Reform Trust Justice and Equality
- Submission to Oireachtas Special Committee on COVID-19 Response
Pender & Associates Ltd Energy and Natural Resources
- Engagement on Liquid Gas Ireland Vision 2040: A Greener Deal for rural Ireland
Sage Advocacy · 2 returns Health
- Invite to the launch of new discussion document on the impact that the pandemic has had on the current system of care for older people.
- Covid 19 and nursing homes: To highlight that families who have loved ones in nursing homes had contacted Sage Advocacy to express their concerns about restrictions on visiting nursing home residents and to also highlight that we had asked the Minister for Health to provide an update on the progress made in relation to the implementation of the recommendations that were set out in in the Nursing Home Expert Panel report.
Ibec · 2 returns Economic Development and Industry
- Economic recovery and future growth of the South-East
- Business and investment priorities for the South-East Region
Migrant Rights Centre Ireland Agriculture
- Creation of a Joint Sub-Committee to oversee reform of the meat processing sector
National Women's Council of Ireland Social Protection
- Highlight and lobby for specific supports for lone parents during covid - income and social welfare supports, childcare
MSD · 2 returns Health
- Oncology Policy
- Immunisation Policies
JTI Ireland Limited Trade
- The need to address the inconsistencies of current tobacco price lists displayed in retail outlets in relation to differing size, font, artwork and the selective nature of products listed.
Coillte CGA Agriculture
- To request support for the amendments and additional measures outlined in our submission to the public consultation on proposed forestry legislation.
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA Finance
- IFA 2021 Budget Submission - Taxation Measures to Support Growth & Restructuring
Irish Congress of Trade Unions EU Affairs
- EU Canada Trade Agreement
Wind Energy Ireland Energy and Natural Resources
- Marine Planning and Development Management Bill
Epilepsy Ireland Health
- Seeking a meeting to discuss ongoing issues surrounding Sodium Valproate
National Federation of Voluntary Service Providers Supporting People with Intellectual Disability Health
- Budget 2021 in terms of funding for disability services; Section 39 pay parity; Capacity Review of Disability Services, Time to Move on From Congregated Settings, Dialogue for Forum of Catherine Day IRG

John McGuinness — Fianna Fáil 0 votes · 1 question · 28 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 1 total

Agriculture 1 question
- 2021-01-21 Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine further to Parliamentary Questions Nos. 1139 and 1181 of 13 January 2021, if he is satisfied with the efficiency of the appeals office, given that one appeal has taken almost a year and the other almost four months and the delay is causing the families concerned considerable stress and hardship; the number of staff employed in the office; the qualifications of each; and if the appeals office is short staffed, his plans to reduce the unacceptable time-frame for such appeals. [3083/21]

New lobbying 28 returns

Instinctif Partners Public Affairs Ireland · 2 returns Economic Development and Industry · Community
- To brief on SME Recovery Ireland's Pre Budget Submission
- Sharing Dogs Trust's position paper on Budget 2021 in relation to the funding of the Irish Greyhound Board
Institute of Physics Education and Training
- Letter introducing the IOP LimitLess Campaign to encourage diversity and inclusion in physics education
Inclusion Ireland Budgetary matters
- Provision of pre-Budget submission document
Coach Tourism and Transport Council of Ireland Tourism
- Briefing on 2021 Budget Submission
Revolut Payments Ireland Ltd Finance
- General briefing on Revolut in Ireland, including: having more than 1m retail customers; the provision of free day-to-day payment services; enhancing financial literacy among children via Revolut Junior; innovations including Open Banking and SEPA Instant transfers, benefiting consumers and business. Analysis of national and local consumer spending data, and its value to policy-makers. Setting out Revolut's aim to achieve authorisation by the CBI and act as a post-Brexit EU hub for the business.
Event Industry Ireland Budgetary matters
- Seeking public monies and changes to existing Covid-19 Government supports
Society of St. Vincent de Paul Finance
- Submission to the Committee on Finance, Expenditure and Public Reform and Taoiseach on the Consumer Credit (Amendment) Bill 2018
Image Learning and Development Training Network, company Limited by Guarantee T/A HABIC · 2 returns Economic Development and Industry
- Pre Budget Submission
- Lobbied to have the 9% Vat rate extended to both the beauty and hair industry, justification was requested as to why the beauty industry has not been granted the 9% VAT rate in the budget alongside hairdressing. Additional clarification was requested upon receipt of the rationale given.
Hume Brophy Finance
- Investment Limited Partnership
Horse Sport Ireland Agriculture
- Horse Sport Ireland Budget Submission 2021
Irish Funds Industry Association CLG Economic Development and Industry
- Investment Limited Partnership
Liquid Gas Ireland Energy and Natural Resources
- Energy Policy
Pender & Associates Ltd Energy and Natural Resources
- Engagement on Liquid Gas Ireland Vision 2040: A Greener Deal for rural Ireland
Ibec · 2 returns Economic Development and Industry
- Economic recovery and future growth of the South-East
- Business and investment priorities for the South-East Region
FTI Consulting Taxation
- Budget 2021 and the Finance Bill 2020 submissions concerning the taxation of tobacco products.
Technological Universities Association Education and Training
- Submission on Budget 2021
MSD Health
- Policy Priorities in a post-pandemic COVID-19 era
CityJet Designated Activity Company Taxation
- Section 127B of the Taxes Consolidation Act 1997
Rockwood Consulting ULC Transport
- Sought support for commercial bus and coach operators in Budget 2021
Coillte CGA Agriculture
- To request support for the amendments and additional measures outlined in our submission to the public consultation on proposed forestry legislation.
Credit Union Managers Association Finance
- Finance (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2020
Irish Congress of Trade Unions EU Affairs
- EU Canada Trade Agreement
Retailers Against Smuggling Finance
- A letter detailing why retailers cannot afford to allow illicit trade return to pre-Covid levels and how Brexit could lead to increased smuggling
Credit Union Development Association Banking and Financial Institutions
- Required changes to Credit Union related legislation
National Federation of Voluntary Service Providers Supporting People with Intellectual Disability Health
- Budget 2021 in terms of funding for disability services; Section 39 pay parity; Capacity Review of Disability Services, Time to Move on From Congregated Settings, Dialogue for Forum of Catherine Day IRG

Natasha Newsome Drennan — Sinn Féin 0 votes · 0 questions · 0 new lobbying returns

Quiet week — no questions filed or new lobbying returns.

Peter 'Chap' Cleere — Fianna Fáil 0 votes · 0 questions · 0 new lobbying returns

Quiet week — no questions filed or new lobbying returns.

What your Carlow-Kilkenny TDs did this week

Votes this week

Questions asked 2 total

New lobbying 29 returns

Questions asked 1 total

New lobbying 28 returns