Donegal — week of Mon, 18 Jan

What your Donegal TDs did this week

Mon, 18 Jan – 24 Jan 2021 · 5 TDs · 2 bills voted on · 57 questions · 271 new lobbying filings

Votes this week

Bille na dTeangacha Oifigiúla (Leasú), 2019: Céim an Choiste

2021-01-22 · 1 vote

An amendment to the bill · motion failed 3–6

Voted against 1 Joe McHugh

Did not vote 5 Charles Ward · Charlie McConalogue · Pat the Cope Gallagher · Pearse Doherty · Pádraig Mac Lochlainn

EU-UK Trade and Co-operation Agreement

2021-01-20 · 1 vote

An amendment to the bill · motion failed 18–27

Voted for 2 Pádraig Mac Lochlainn · Thomas Pringle

Did not vote 4 Charles Ward · Charlie McConalogue · Pat the Cope Gallagher · Pearse Doherty

Charles Ward — 100% RDR 0 votes · 0 questions · 0 new lobbying returns

Quiet week — no questions filed or new lobbying returns.

Charlie McConalogue — Fianna Fáil 0 votes · 0 questions · 152 new lobbying returns

New lobbying 152 returns

UCD Students' Union Company Limited by Guarantee Justice and Equality
- Direct Provision
Uplift · 2 returns Environment · Justice and Equality
- Uplift members emailed the Minister of Agriculture Food and the Marine Charlie McGonologue asking him to address the damage being caused by supertrawlers oceans and sea life, particularly Article 50 to allow for CCTV on vessels “identified as posing a high risk of non-compliance with the landing obligation” and asking him to support the proposed changes that will enhance regulation of large fishing vessels who are currently managing to evade scrutiny and oversight.
- Uplift members emailed the Taoiseach, the Tánaiste & the Minister of Agriculture, Food and the Marine asking them to make sure employers in the meat industry are held to account & are pressured to improve the working conditions & health and safety of people who work for them.
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.
Veterinary Ireland · 3 returns Agriculture
- Communications with the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine on the welfare of animals.
- Communications with the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine on the welfare of animals (Fur Farming)
- Correspondence with Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue, to arrange a meeting with the Minister to discuss matters relating to the veterinary profession, including animal health and animal welfare.
Ornua Co-operative Limited Agriculture
- Business introductionary briefing with Minister McConalogue
Letterkenny Chamber of Commerce Economic Development and Industry
- Meeting with Minister Charlie McConalogue to express concern of the business community in Donegal in terms of the restrictions being implemented in Donegal. This meeting included members of the business community specifically retail and hospitality. Appealing to the minister to give clarity to businesses
Foróige, National Youth Development Organisation Children and Youth Affairs
- Pre-Budget campaign to make the case for increased funding for the youth work sector in Budget 2020.
Veon Limited · 2 returns Agriculture
- Raise awareness of the negative effect of recent amendment to the Forestry (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2020.
- To identify the severity of the crisis enveloping the forestry sector and the urgent need for a resolution to this.
Irish Wildbird Conservancy · 2 returns Environment
- The implementation of the Common Fisheries Policy and the conservation of marine biodiversity
- Advocating for a forestry model in Ireland that can deliver psoitive outcomes for biodiversity, water quality, climate and communities.
Licensed Vintners Association Trade
- Developing a policy to allow Dublin pubs to survive the Covid-19 Crisis
Sustainable Water Network (SWAN) Marine
- Fishing quotas
Environmental Pillar Agriculture
- Raised awareness of the need to ensure that the Agri-Food Strategy 2030 is sustainable, with specific targets around climate action, biodiversity and environmental protection.
Brown O'Connor Communications Taxation
- Remote working issues for cross-border workers
The Irish Natura and Hill Farmers Association · 2 returns Agriculture
- INHFA President Colm O'Donnell and INHFA delegates had a meeting with Minister Charlie McConalogue and Minister Pippa Hackett to outline the INHFA Budget Submission proposals.
- Minister McConalogue participated in the INHFA AGM held virtually in November 2020 where a number of questions/concerns regarding the future of farming and what his vision is for the future of rural Ireland.
Inclusion Ireland Budgetary matters
- Provision of pre-Budget submission document
Irish fish Producers Organisation Ltd Marine
- Penalty Points for Fishermen
Irish Wildlife Trust CLG. Environment
- Communication regarding High Court ruling on trawling within 6mn of the coast
Irish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals · 3 returns Heritage · Agriculture
- Calling for refusal to issue licenses for hare coursing for 2020/2021 season
- Request for meeting to discuss animal welfare issues and the animal welfare commitments included in the Programme for Government
- Request for Minister for Agriculture to raise the issue of fur farming at AGRI meeting at EU in January 2021
Irish Congress of Trade Unions · 2 returns Agriculture · EU Affairs
- Issue of serious concerns to Congress and their members it being the Forestry licensing crisis which is putting the jobs of members at very significant risk
- EU Canada Trade Agreement
Irish Deer Commission · 2 returns Heritage
- Deer Management an essential service under Covid-19 restrictions
- Deer Management an essential service under Covid-19 restrictions
The Irish Co-operative Organisation Society Ltd · 2 returns Agriculture
- Level 5 Restrictions and Livestock Marts
- Level 5 Restrictions and Livestock Marts
Event Industry Ireland Budgetary matters
- Seeking public monies and changes to existing Covid-19 Government supports
Trócaire Foreign Affairs
- Investment in Official Development Assistance
Vulcan Consulting Limited Agriculture
- Forestry policy and programmes
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA · 35 returns Marine · EU Affairs · Agriculture · Environment · Trade · Health · Finance
- Aquaculture - National Marine Planning Framework
- Common Agriculture Policy (CAP) Consultative Committee
- Brexit - Consultative Agriculture Committee of Stakeholders
- Preparing for the End of the Transition Period - Brexit Readiness Action Plan (September 2020)
- TB Forum
- Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Licensing of Dairy Farms
- Ireland's Forestry Sector - State of Emergency
- Mercosur Trade Deal
- €5bn Brexit Contingency Fund
- COVID-19: €50m Beef Finishers Payment (BFP) Scheme.
- Beef Environmental Efficiency Programme - Sucklers (BEEP-S)
- Sheep Welfare Scheme
- Beef Data Genomics Programme - BDGP
- Agri-Food Strategy 2030
- Beef Taskforce Stakeholder Group
- Development of New Suckler Brand
- Climate Action and Low Carbon Development (Amendment) Bill 2020
- Areas of Natural Constraint (ANCs)
- Nursing Home Support Scheme - A Fair Deal
- Review of the Agriculture Appeals Act 2001
- Sheep Welfare Scheme Reference Years
- Sheep Meat Exports to Mainland Europe - COVID-19 Border Closures
- Common Agriculture Policy (CAP) 2021 - 2027
- COVID-19 Aquaculture Support Scheme
- Forestry Felling Licenses
- Live Exports
- Poultry Disease Compensation Fund
- Nitrates Regulation
- Tillage Sector Crisis
- Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) Status for 'Irish grass-fed beef'
- Bovine TB Herd History Risk Statement and Report Letters
- COVID-19 - Operation of Marts Under Restrictions
- IFA 2021 Budget Submission - Taxation Measures to Support Growth & Restructuring
- IFA 2021 Budget Submission - Expenditure Measures to Support Farm Enterprises
- IFA 3-Step Brexit Emergency Plan
The Association of Farm & Forestry Contractors in Ireland (FCI) Ltd · 2 returns Agriculture
- Farm & Forestry Contractors in Agricultural Policy
- Nitrates Action Programme and Farm & Forestry Contractors in Ireland
Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers Association · 5 returns Agriculture · EU Affairs
- Meetings of the Beef Taskforce.
- Department of Agriculture, Food & Marine Brexit Stakeholder Meeting.
- Department of Agriculture, Food and Marine CAP Consultative Committee.
- ICMSA Annual General Meeting attended by the Minister for Agriculture, Food & Marine, Charlie McConalogue.
- TB Forum meetings.
Horse Sport Ireland · 5 returns Agriculture
- Horse Sport Ireland Budget Submission 2021
- Horse Sport Ireland Budget Submission 2021
- Discussion regarding impact of COVID 19 on the sport horse and equestrian industry
- Virtual meeting with Minister MacConalogue and Minister Hayden to discuss and present Horse Sport Ireland Budget 2021 submission
- Irish Sport Industry and COVID 19 restrictions
Garda Representative Association Justice and Equality
- The requirement for a statutory instrument to hold the GRA Annual delegate conference. Wages being paid to trainee gardai while on pkacement at garda stations.
Cunningham Devlin Communications Agriculture
- Representations to government concerning a proposed sustainable, low carbon food production project in the midlands which would capture waste heat and sequester CO2.
Liquid Gas Ireland Energy and Natural Resources
- Energy Policy
Irish Cancer Society Health
- Advocacy Champions Introductory meetings
Irish Environmental Network Environment
- Raised concerns with regard to Ireland's commitments under the Aarhus Convention and access to justice in connection with forestry licencing appeals procedures.
Hume Brophy Agriculture
- Animal Health & Welfare (Amendment) Bill
Pender & Associates Ltd · 2 returns Energy and Natural Resources · Agriculture
- Engagement on Liquid Gas Ireland Vision 2040: A Greener Deal for rural Ireland
- Request to attend a photocall to announce commercial agreement
KILLYBEGS FISHERMEN'S ORGANISATION LTD · 4 returns Marine
- The re-introduction of Penalty Points
- Ensuring Ireland's fishing opportunities are not diminished as a result of Brexit
- The implications of Brexit for the Irish Fishing industry
- The weighing of pelagic fish on the pier by the Sea Fisheries Protection Authority (SFPA)
FleishmanHillard, Ireland Agriculture
- The provision of the ITBA pre-2021 budget submission
Hanover Media Strategy Limited Transport
- Cost of Motor Insurance Policies in Ireland
Ibec · 21 returns Food · Agriculture · Economic Development and Industry · Trade
- Irish whiskey verification and labelling approval
- Food industry priorities
- Consultative committee on Brexit issues pertaining to the agri-food sector
- Provision of state backed Export Credit Insurance
- Food Drink Ireland Budget 2021 Submission
- Food Drink Ireland "Adjusting to Brexit" report
- Brexit, Covid-19 and 2030 strategy
- Forestry licensing
- Economic recovery and future growth of the North-West
- Brexit Adjustment Reserve proposals
- Future EU policy on exports from this State containing Northern Irish input
- Support for spring barley sector
- Business and investment priorities for the North West Region
- Irish meat industry - Brexit preparedness, COVID-19 response and industry development
- Irish meat industry - Brexit preparedness, COVID-19 response and industry development
- Brexit
- EU-US Tariffs on Spirits
- Drinks Ireland's COVID-19 Policy Priorities
- Reopening of the hospitality and tourism sector
- Impact of COVID-19 lockdowns on perishable products, e.g. beer
- Agriculture, food, and the marine priorities - Ibec's "Reboot & Reimagine" and "Ibec Budget 2021" Campaigns
Migrant Rights Centre Ireland Agriculture
- Creation of a Joint Sub-Committee to oversee reform of the meat processing sector
Irish Exporters Association Trade
- Workers will need training in the issues arising from Brexit including customs
Q4PR Economic Development and Industry
- Discussion of proposals to assist the hospitality industry
Technological Universities Association Education and Training
- Submission on Budget 2021
Dublin Chamber of Commerce Economic Development and Industry
- Communication with members of Government regarding Budget 2021
Horse Racing Ireland Agriculture
- Briefing meeting with new Minister McConalogue
The Environmental Forum Marine
- High Court Judicial review on restrictions to trawling within 6nm limit
American Chamber of Commerce Ireland Economic Development and Industry
- North West leadership discussion
Instinctif Partners Public Affairs Ireland Community
- A letter which provides an introduction to Dogs Trust and details two main policy issues relevant to the Minister - online sale of dogs and greyhound welfare
Coillte CGA · 2 returns Agriculture
- Joint letter from Coillte, Forsa and SIPTU to the Ministers of Agriculture and Forestry seeking additional resourcing for the Forestry Appeals Commission (FAC) so that appeals against felling licences could be held in a timely manner and that the backlog could be cleared.
- Engagement on Forestry Licencing Crisis, FAC Hearing Delays, Critical Timber Supply Shortage, Road Permit Delays and Legislative Reform
Macra na Feirme · 16 returns EU Affairs · Budgetary matters · Agriculture · Finance · Education and Training
- Ahead of CAP Trilogues
- Macra na Feirme 2021 Budget - Transport
- Macra na Feirme 2021 Budget - Farm Income & Tax
- Macra na Feirme 2021 Budget - Capital Taxes
- Macra na Feirme 2021 Budget - VAT Review
- Macra na Feirme 2021 Budget - Farmer Health, Safety & Wellbeing
- Macra na Feirme 2021 Budget - Sustainability Measures
- Macra na Feirme 2021 Budget - Rural Infrastructure
- Macra na Feirme 2021 Budget - Youth Unemployment & Education
- Macra na Feirme 2021 Budget - Energy Generation
- Macra na Feirme 2021 Budget - Youth Work Funding
- Macra na Feirme 2021 Budget - Health
- Young Farmer priority policies
- Fund for young farmer development supports
- Equality of access to funds for Ag college students
- Farmer CPD in Agriculture
Irish Bioenergy Association Energy and Natural Resources
- Irish Bioenergy Association (irBEA) Pre Budget Submission
Glanbia plc Agriculture
- Brexit mitigation project - Kilkenny Cheese Limited
Neville International Agriculture
- Supporting the works of Renewable Gas Forum Irish Green Gas Ltd on decarbonising agriculture and agri foods/drinks industries along with manufacturing processing sectors with AD Biomethane being the fundamental enabler. These measures are aligned with European Green Deal Farm to Fork and Industrial Waste Strategies.
Irish Egg Marketing Ltd Agriculture
- Irish Egg Marketing Ltd, as part of a poultry industry body met with the Minister for Agriculture by teleconference to present a copy of the The Economic Importance of the Poultry (Meat and Egg) Sector in Ireland.
INDEPENDENT LICENSED MERCHANTS ASSOCIATION CLG Agriculture
- EU Regulation 2019/6
Irish Hotels Federation Tourism
- Measures and economic supports required to support Ireland's tourism and hospitality sector and mitigate the challenges due to the ongoing Covid-19 crisis
Irish Ferries Limited Marine
- Maritime Connectivity and Brexit
Inishowen Development Partnership Community
- Building Premises for Communities and Meeting re funding for LDCs ( LEADER)

Pat the Cope Gallagher — Fianna Fáil 0 votes · 0 questions · 1 new lobbying return

New lobbying 1 return

Event Industry Ireland Budgetary matters
- Seeking public monies and changes to existing Covid-19 Government supports

Pearse Doherty — Sinn Féin 0 votes · 19 questions · 62 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 19 total

Finance 11 questions
- 2021-01-21 Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance the revenue raised in stamp duty from real estate investment trusts as a result of the insertion of section 31D in the Stamp Duty Consolidation Act 1999 since it took effect on 9 October 2019. [3095/21]
- 2021-01-21 Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance the estimated revenue that would have been raised in stamp duty since 9 October 2019 had REITs been incorporated into section 31C of the Stamp Duty Consolidation Act 1999. [3096/21]
- 2021-01-21 Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance the number of persons who received the pandemic unemployment payment in 2020 and received an end of year statement in which their tax position is underpaid as a result of receiving the payment; and the number of persons for whom their tax position is underpaid as a result of receiving the payment in intervals of €100, with respect to the amount by which their position is underpaid. [3098/21]
- 2021-01-21 Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance the expected revenue in a given year from ending the tax deductibility of profit participating interest without exception and of management fees, respectively, for section 110 companies; if he will consider reviewing the taxation of section 110 companies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3099/21]
- 2021-01-21 Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance the weekly payments made to eligible businesses under the Covid-19 restrictions support scheme since its inception, in tabular form. [3100/21]
- 2021-01-21 Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance if the Government has submitted its plans to the European Commission for funds received under the recovery and resilience facility; if so, when they were submitted; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3460/21]
- 2021-01-21 Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance if he will publish the national reform programme to be submitted to the Commission under the recovery and resilience facility; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3461/21]
- 2021-01-21 Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance the breakdown of the programmes and allocations to each programme that will be funded through the Government’s allocation through the recovery and resilience facility; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3462/21]
- 2021-01-21 Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance if the Government’s affordable purchase shared equity scheme will come under the remit of his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3489/21]
- 2021-01-21 Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance if he or his officials have met lenders or an organisation (details supplied) regarding the affordable purchase shared equity scheme that will come under the remit of his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3490/21]
- 2021-01-21 Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance if he has sought views from the Central Bank on the proposed affordable purchase shared equity scheme, including its interaction with the mortgage lending rules; if so, the views of the Central Bank in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3493/21]
Health 3 questions
- 2021-01-20 Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Health the number of persons recruited in County Donegal to work in Covid-19 testing centres; if there are any vacancies for such positions within the county; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2756/21]
- 2021-01-20 Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Health if changes to circulars 064/2020 and 074/2020 relating to special sick pay leave for HSE health workers who tested positive for Covid-19 in 2020 and 2021 affect entitlement to sick pay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2757/21]
- 2021-01-20 Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Health if HSE health workers who tested positive for Covid-19 in 2020 are entitled to special sick pay for the entirety of their sick leave; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2758/21]
Housing 2 questions
- 2021-01-21 Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if the interest payable on the equity loan under the affordable purchase shared equity scheme will be linked to harmonised indices of consumer prices, HICP; if not, if it will be linked to any other index; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3491/21]
- 2021-01-21 Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the initial rate of interest that will be on equity loan repayments under the affordable purchase shared equity scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3492/21]
Environment 1 question
- 2021-01-20 Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications when broadband will be available at a property (details supplied); the steps that person can take to accelerate the process; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2759/21]
Public 1 question
- 2021-01-20 Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if a person who has surpassed 40 years' service in the HSE and has contributed to a public service pension during that time is required to continue making pension contributions from his or her salary; if these pensions contributions will be taken into account for the purposes of calculating his or her pension amount; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2755/21]
Social 1 question
- 2021-01-20 Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Social Protection when an application for personal public service numbers will be processed for persons (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2760/21]

New lobbying 62 returns

Foróige, National Youth Development Organisation Children and Youth Affairs
- Pre-Budget campaign to make the case for increased funding for the youth work sector in Budget 2020.
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
Licensed Vintners Association Trade
- Developing a policy to allow Dublin pubs to survive the Covid-19 Crisis
TG4 Communications
- Cur i láthair don Aire Martin maidir le; TG4 i rith Covid; straitéis TG4 2018-22; uaillmhian TG4 don straitéis 2023-27. Eolas maidir le TG4 i rith Covid i 2020; Iarratas maidir le maoiniú TG4 agus tosaíocht feiceálachta TG4 i 2021; Eolas faoi bhearnaí i seirbhíse TG4 agus an gá le eiceachóras na meán in Éirinn a athshamhlú. Cruinniú Ráithiúil ag plé polasaí agus rialachais corparáideach , an tiochar ar COVID-19 ar TG4 , caiteachais go dáta, eolas ar dul chun cinn TG4 agus Buiséad 2020.
Toyota Ireland Transport
- Budget 2021, vehicle taxation
British Irish Chamber of Commerce Budgetary matters
- The British Irish Chamber of Commerce 2021 Pre-Budget Submission
Chambers Ireland Economic Development and Industry
- Covid Restrictions Support Scheme
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
Galway Chamber Budgetary matters
- A copy of Galway Chamber's Pre-Budget Submission was sent to selected DPO's.
Alliance for Insurance Reform Banking and Financial Institutions
- Seeking policy decisions that will reduce the cost of insurance for our members and Irish society as a whole.
One Family Social Protection
- National OPF Alliance Covid Submission
Pender & Associates Ltd · 2 returns Finance · Energy and Natural Resources
- Meeting Request
- Engagement on Liquid Gas Ireland Vision 2040: A Greener Deal for rural Ireland
Event Industry Ireland Budgetary matters
- Seeking public monies and changes to existing Covid-19 Government supports
Society of St. Vincent de Paul · 2 returns Finance · Children and Youth Affairs
- Submission to the Committee on Finance, Expenditure and Public Reform and Taoiseach on the Consumer Credit (Amendment) Bill 2018
- 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
Image Learning and Development Training Network, company Limited by Guarantee T/A HABIC Economic Development and Industry
- 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.
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.
Hume Brophy · 2 returns Finance · Employment
- Investment Limited Partnership
- Supporting restaurants during COVID-19 restrictions
Horse Sport Ireland Agriculture
- Horse Sport Ireland Budget Submission 2021
Merchants QuayIreland Ltd Community
- Proposals re. drug treatment, homelessness and related matters
Garda Representative Association Justice and Equality
- The requirement for a statutory instrument to hold the GRA Annual delegate conference. Wages being paid to trainee gardai while on pkacement at garda stations.
Alcohol Action Ireland Health
- Public health alcohol policy
Liquid Gas Ireland Energy and Natural Resources
- Energy Policy
Irish Cancer Society Health
- Advocacy Champions Introductory meetings
Irish Penal Reform Trust Justice and Equality
- Submission to Oireachtas Special Committee on COVID-19 Response
Teneo Strategy Ireland Limited Taxation
- Changes to the Benefit In Kind Scheme to allow increase in tax free threshold on gift vouchers to provide stimulus for the retail and hospitality sectors
Charities Institute Ireland Finance
- Prebudget submission including an increase to the VAT Compensation Scheme, Study on Impact of COVID-19 and new increased Stability Fund in 2021, Sustainable Funding, Ensure sustainable funding for HSE Section 39, Innovation Grants, Tax relief to Encourage Greater Charitable Giving, Insurance Reform, Reducing the Burden of Compliance and Increased Resources for Charities Regulator to Proactively Promote the Benefits of Charities
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.
Insurance Ireland · 2 returns Banking and Financial Institutions
- To highlight reforms to the policy environment which would address the volatility of claims costs.
- On behalf of members, to provide input on draft legislation on duty of care.
Hanover Media Strategy Limited Transport
- Cost of Motor Insurance Policies in Ireland
Ibec · 6 returns Economic Development and Industry
- Economic recovery and future growth of the North-West
- Business and investment priorities for the North West Region
- Political briefing on economy and business priorities for 2021
- "Shared Island" initiative
- Ibec Quarterly Economic Outlook Q4
- All-island economy
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 · 2 returns Social Protection · Public Expenditure and Reform
- Highlight and lobby for specific supports for lone parents during covid - income and social welfare supports, childcare
- Highlighting and lobby for investment actions that will progress women’s economic equality in the national Economic plan
Insight Consultants Energy and Natural Resources
- To raise the issue of Air Pollution caused by the burning of Smoky Coal
Q4PR Community
- Proposals re drugs treatment, homelessness and related matters
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
Dublin Chamber of Commerce Budgetary matters
- Communication to Budgetary Oversight Committee regarding Budget 2021
Alcohol Forum Ireland Health
- Briefing on Alcohol Related Brain Injury, Community Action on Alcohol and other work of the Alcohol Forum.
John Gallagher Community
- Promotion of overall Policies of The Wheel in context of funding requirements related to Covid 19 and Budget
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA · 3 returns Agriculture · Finance
- Bovine TB Herd History Risk Statement and Report Letters
- IFA 2021 Budget Submission - Taxation Measures to Support Growth & Restructuring
- IFA 2021 Budget Submission - Expenditure Measures to Support Farm Enterprises
Nursing Homes Ireland Health
- Nursing Homes Ireland budget submission 2021 setting out requirements for nursing homes in 2021 budget
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
Christian Aid Ireland Taxation
- UN Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) & taxation policy

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn — Sinn Féin 1 vote · 4 questions · 2 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 4 total

Agriculture 4 questions
- 2021-01-20 Deputy Pádraig Mac Lochlainn asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the criteria put in place to register the 140 vessels allowed to fish in UK waters since 31 January 2020 with the European Commission; the number that were selected; when the remaining vessels can expect to be registered; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2823/21]
- 2021-01-20 Deputy Pádraig Mac Lochlainn asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the amount of funding available in the European Commission contingency supports and market disturbance funding for the fisheries sector to mitigate against the impact of Covid-19 and Brexit; the amount of funding he plans to apply for to deliver for the Irish fishing sector; the way in which he plans to distribute this funding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2824/21]
- 2021-01-20 Deputy Pádraig Mac Lochlainn asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the progress his Department has made since he became Minister towards the establishment of a producer organisation for smaller Irish fishing vessels in the inshore fleet, given that it is a commitment in the programme for Government; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2825/21]
- 2021-01-20 Deputy Pádraig Mac Lochlainn asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the strategic investments his Department plans to make in harbour infrastructure to attract increased landings into Ireland of sustainably caught fish in Irish waters, driving the development of the seafood processing sector and the blue economy in coastal communities as per the commitment in the programme for Government; if he will set out these planned investments in tabular form containing locations, timeline and monetary commitments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2826/21]

New lobbying 2 returns

Liquid Gas Ireland Energy and Natural Resources
- Energy Policy
Alcohol Forum Ireland Health
- Briefing on Alcohol Related Brain Injury, Community Action on Alcohol and other work of the Alcohol Forum.