Dublin Central — week of Mon, 18 Jan

What your Dublin Central TDs did this week

Mon, 18 Jan – 24 Jan 2021 · 4 TDs · 1 bill voted on · 31 questions · 374 new lobbying filings

Votes this week

EU-UK Trade and Co-operation Agreement

2021-01-20 · 1 vote

An amendment to the bill · motion failed 18–27

Voted for 1 Mary Lou McDonald

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

Gary Gannon — Social Democrats 0 votes · 6 questions · 40 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 6 total

Education 3 questions
- 2021-01-20 Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Education the provision that has been made to ensure that students with disabilities in mainstream and special schools can access online learning while schools are closed. [2936/21]
- 2021-01-20 Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Education the provision in place to provide the necessary additional assistive technologies to enable students with disabilities to access the curriculum remotely. [2937/21]
- 2021-01-21 Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Education if students living with persons who are in the very high risk groups that are extremely vulnerable to Covid-19 will continue to be provided with the option of remote learning from home when school buildings reopen; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3203/21]
Health 3 questions
- 2021-01-20 Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Health the status of plans to introduce a cap on the maximum daily charge for car parking at hospitals for both patients and visitors that is included in the programme for Government. [2934/21]
- 2021-01-20 Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Health if healthcare workers within sections 38 and 39 organisations will be included in the second priority group for the vaccination, that is, healthcare workers, supporting those working with persons with disabilities and thus supporting individuals with disabilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2938/21]
- 2021-01-20 Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Health if he will establish the National Public Health Emergency Team Covid-19 subgroup for vulnerable persons; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2939/21]

New lobbying 40 returns

UCD Students' Union Company Limited by Guarantee Justice and Equality
- Student issued with a transfer order
Fórsa trade union · 3 returns Education and Training
- Emails and phone calls on 6th November regarding the inadequate provision of PPE for Special Needs Assistants & for the Dept of Education & Skills to bring their guidance for this in line with HSE advice. Also email of 13th November setting out Fórsa's position on the non-compulsory nature of the additional 72-hours in the SNA contract & the union's opposition to these discretionary hours being working during high levels of pandemic restrictions.
- Correspondence and phone calls as part of the Fórsa campaign to regularise the employment status and conditions of school secretaries employed by school Board of Management and paid via the ancillary grant.
- Discussion on the issue of higher education funding.
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.
Chambers Ireland Economic Development and Industry
- Covid Restrictions Support Scheme
The Victims Alliance · 2 returns Justice and Equality
- Lobby for image-based sexual abuse amendments to the Harassment, Harmfull communications and other related offences bill 2017 ahead of Committee stage
- Sent a proposed amendment to the Harassment, Harmful Communication and other related offences bill
Heneghan PR Health
- Updating on current challenges at the Rotunda
Inclusion Ireland Budgetary matters
- Provision of pre-Budget submission document
DOCHAS - THE IRISH ASSOCIATION OF NON- GOVERNMENTAL DEVELOPMENT ORGANISATIONS · 4 returns Foreign Affairs
- Sustainable Development Goals
- International Development and Humanitarian Policy Briefing.
- Official development assistance (ODA)
- Official development assistance (ODA)
Youth Work Ireland Development and Zoning
- Development adjacent to organisations Offices
Event Industry Ireland Budgetary matters
- Seeking public monies and changes to existing Covid-19 Government supports
Trócaire Foreign Affairs
- Investment in Official Development Assistance
Community Law & Mediation Justice and Equality
- CLM Pre Budget Submissions
Irish Cancer Society · 2 returns Health
- Advocacy Champions Introductory meetings
- The Financial Cost of Cancer
Immigrant Council of Ireland · 2 returns Justice and Equality
- Sought virtual meetings with new Govt and opposition spokespeople in our priority areas: immigration, integration, anti-racism & anti-trafficking - follow up requests for meetings.
- Virtual meeting on tensions between different communities in north inner city Dublin affected by death of a Brazilian national killed in a road accident while on duty as a Deliveroo worker.
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
SIPTU - Services Industrial Professional Trade Union Social Protection
- Lobbying to stop the planned increase in State Pension Age
Hume Brophy Employment
- Supporting restaurants during COVID-19 restrictions
The Wheel Budgetary matters
- We contacted a number of TD's to ask for them to receive a hard copy of our budget submission and take a photo with it, which they did, between the 16th September and 6th October:
Hanover Media Strategy Limited Transport
- Cost of Motor Insurance Policies in Ireland
Ibec · 4 returns Economic Development and Industry
- Profile of the Dublin & Mid-East Region
- Dublin & Mid-East enterprise at the heart of the national recovery effort
- Business and investment priorities for the Dublin & Mid-East Region
- Rebooting and reimaging the Dublin & Mid-East Region
National Women's Council of Ireland Social Protection
- Ensure analysis of gender issues relevent to debate on pensions; secure representation on Pensions Commission
Technological Universities Association Education and Training
- Submission on Budget 2021
John Gallagher Community
- Promotion of overall Policies of The Wheel in context of funding requirements related to Covid 19 and Budget
Oxfam Ireland Foreign Affairs
- Regarding the Moria Camp tragedy and relocation of unaccompanied minors and Oxfam's engagement with the European Commission on the development of a new pact on Migration and Asylum.
Instinctif Partners Public Affairs Ireland Community
- A letter to express concerns at the recent rise in firework activity in Dublin and the impact on dog welfare.
Irish Congress of Trade Unions EU Affairs
- EU Canada Trade Agreement
Irish Council for International Students (ICOS) Education and Training
- Met with Gary Gannon TD on international education
Lens Media Limited Economic Development and Industry
- To discuss plans for the development of a Media Park at Grange Castle Business Park, and issues relevant to the growth of the creative screen sector in Ireland. Grange Castle Media Park will be the first full-service media park on the island of Ireland that is designed to cater for both Irish and major international markets. It will generate between 1,200 and 1,500 jobs in the construction phase and, once complete, it will create at least 1,800 direct jobs and a further 1,800 ancillary jobs.

Marie Sherlock — Labour Party 0 votes · 0 questions · 24 new lobbying returns

New lobbying 24 returns

Fórsa trade union Employment
- Four day working week. All TDs and Senators were invited to an online discussion on the topic. TO INCLUDE AN EXAMINATION OF THE FOUR-DAY WORKING WEEK, INCLUDING AN INDEPENDENT SECTORAL FEASIBILITY STUDY AND COMPREHENSIVE STAKEHOLDER CONSULTATION, ON THE WORK PROGRAMME OF THE OIREACHTAS COMMITTEE ON ENTERPRISE, TRADE AND EMPLOYMENT
Building and Allied Trades Union Public Expenditure and Reform
- Forced redundancy, on a nama funded project
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.
Inclusion Ireland Budgetary matters
- Provision of pre-Budget submission document
Irish Air Line Pilots Association (IALPA) Transport
- Declaration for "Socially Responsible Connectivity" in Europe
Irish Congress of Trade Unions Employment
- Employment Rights Legislation
Environmental Pillar Environment
- Planning and Development Bill 2020: Highlighted concerns regarding public participation rights and compliance with the EU Directives and Aarhus Convention, given proposed permanent changes to the provisions on meetings in the initial stages of the County Development Plan process, in addition to the sweeping powers provided to vary statutory time limits in a range of legislation, including across administrative areas in light of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Irish Family Planning Association Health
- National and international policy on sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR)
Unite the Union, Ireland Region · 2 returns Employment
- Working from home during current public health emergency
- Working from home during current public health emergency
Hanover Media Strategy Limited Finance
- The impact of Covid-19 on the car rental industry
Ibec Economic Development and Industry
- Business priorities for Brexit planning and enterprise supports
Migrant Rights Centre Ireland Justice and Equality
- Citizenship for undocumented children born in Ireland
VGL Support Services Ireland Limited Sports and Recreation
- Sale of Tickets (Cultural, Entertainment, Recreational and Sporting Events) Bill 2020 - General Scheme
Dublin Chamber of Commerce Economic Development and Industry
- Communication with Dublin based Senators on Dublin: The 15 Minute City
CityJet Designated Activity Company Taxation
- Section 127B of the Taxes Consolidation Act 1997
National Women's Council of Ireland Public Expenditure and Reform
- Highlighting and lobby for investment actions that will progress women’s economic equality in the national Economic plan
Vulcan Consulting Limited Sports and Recreation
- Secondary ticketing legislation
Instinctif Partners Public Affairs Ireland Community
- Sharing Dogs Trust's position paper on Budget 2021 in relation to the funding of the Irish Greyhound Board
Rockwood Consulting ULC Finance
- Seeking support for business events industry in Budget 2021
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
Free Legal Advice Centres (FLAC) Social Protection
- Letter on retrospective taxation of Covid PUP payment.
Credit Union Development Association Banking and Financial Institutions
- Required changes to Credit Union related legislation
Lens Media Limited Economic Development and Industry
- To discuss plans for the development of a Media Park at Grange Castle Business Park, and issues relevant to the growth of the creative screen sector in Ireland. Grange Castle Media Park will be the first full-service media park on the island of Ireland that is designed to cater for both Irish and major international markets. It will generate between 1,200 and 1,500 jobs in the construction phase and, once complete, it will create at least 1,800 direct jobs and a further 1,800 ancillary jobs.

Mary Lou McDonald — Sinn Féin 1 vote · 11 questions · 43 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 11 total

Finance 3 questions
- 2021-01-20 Deputy Mary Lou McDonald asked the Minister for Finance if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the Revenue Commissioners have refused from 1 January 2021 to issue companies registered in Ireland with A1s for their posted worker employees with Northern Ireland addresses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2763/21]
- 2021-01-20 Deputy Mary Lou McDonald asked the Minister for Finance the legislative or policy basis on which the Revenue Commissioners will no longer provide A1s to posted workers with a Northern Ireland address working for an Irish company. [2764/21]
- 2021-01-21 Deputy Mary Lou McDonald asked the Minister for Finance if his attention has been drawn to the fact that a grocery store (details supplied) located in a gated business park, fully reliant on the custom of staff working with the business park, has been refused the Covid restrictions support scheme despite a 90% fall in revenue due to the current public health instruction that employees work from home; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3073/21]
Health 3 questions
- 2021-01-20 Deputy Mary Lou McDonald asked the Minister for Health the position persons with disabilities are placed in the scheduled roll-out of the Covid-19 vaccination programme. [2702/21]
- 2021-01-21 Deputy Mary Lou McDonald asked the Minister for Health the position of persons with Alzheimer’s disease on the Covid-19 vaccine allocation strategy priority list of groups for vaccination. [3346/21]
- 2021-01-21 Deputy Mary Lou McDonald asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the medical staff of a society (details supplied) provide care to the majority of dementia specific day care; and if he will consider appointing these workers to roll out the vaccine to persons with Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. [3349/21]
Transport 2 questions
- 2021-01-20 Deputy Mary Lou McDonald asked the Minister for Transport the rationale for requiring a public services card to renew a driver licence online; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2838/21]
- 2021-01-20 Deputy Mary Lou McDonald asked the Minister for Transport the provisions in place for persons under 70 years of age who do not have public services cards seeking to renew their driver licences online; if he will consider putting in place a postal service option owing to the public health restrictions in place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2837/21]
Environment 1 question
- 2021-01-20 Deputy Mary Lou McDonald asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications further to the decision of An Post as the holder of the title to the General Post Office, Dublin 1, to move its corporate headquarters to another location later in 2021, when the planned refurbishment of the building will commence; and if efforts will be made to locate the missing flagstones on which Pearse stood accompanied by Clarke and Connolly to read the Proclamation. [2883/21]
Enterprise 1 question
- 2021-01-21 Deputy Mary Lou McDonald asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment his plans to include baby and nursery shops in the list of essential retail, given the fact that many expectant parents and new parents are not in a position to order the necessary goods online; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3458/21]
Children 1 question
- 2021-01-21 Deputy Mary Lou McDonald asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the progress of the White Paper on direct provision; when this paper will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2980/21]

New lobbying 43 returns

Concern Worldwide Finance
- Prebudget submission - focusing on the protection and allocation of the overseas development aid budget
Building and Allied Trades Union Public Expenditure and Reform
- Forced redundancy, on a nama funded project
Plan International Ireland Foreign Affairs
- Plan International Ireland's pre-budget 2021 submission
SAFE Ireland National Social Change Agency CLG T/A SAFE Ireland Justice and Equality
- Meeting with Mary Lou McDonald TD to brief her on the current work of Safe Ireland and the priority needs of the DSGBV sector in Ireland.
The Alzheimer Society of Ireland Health
- Discuss the impact of COVID-19 on people with dementia
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.
St Michael's House Group Health
- St. Michael's House responded on Social Media platforms to the announcement of an additional €10 million nationally for disability services by Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly TD and Minister of State for Disability Anne Rabbitte TD in October 2020. It was less than 10% of the requested budget required nationally. St.Michael's House lobbied DPO's online for recognition and reconciliation for Inadequate Budget for service delivery for National Disability Sector and for the budget for s
Heneghan PR Health
- Updating on current challenges at the Rotunda
Inclusion Ireland · 2 returns Budgetary matters · Health
- Provision of pre-Budget submission document
- Vaccine and people with ID
Muiriosa Foundation Budgetary matters
- Disability Service Providers lobby Government and local public representatives to support the campaign by the National Federation of Voluntary Service Providers following submission by disability services of detailed costings to HSE seeking additional funding to deal with the impact of COVID-19. The Government allocated just €10 million for the remainder of this year, which represents only a fraction of the funding required for services for people with disabilities.
Dublin Zoo · 2 returns Heritage
- Request for financial support for Dublin Zoo and Fota Wildlife Park
- Request for financial support for Dublin Zoo and Fota Wildlife Park
Ruhama Justice and Equality
- Circulation of Taking the Pulse on COVID 19, a report publshed by Ruhama to a number of public representatives
DOCHAS - THE IRISH ASSOCIATION OF NON- GOVERNMENTAL DEVELOPMENT ORGANISATIONS Foreign Affairs
- Official development assistance (ODA)
Youth Work Ireland Development and Zoning
- Development adjacent to organisations Offices
Early Childhood Ireland Children and Youth Affairs
- Support for early years and school-age care settings
The Irish Hospice Foundation Justice and Equality
- MM letter sent to various DPOs re Dying with Dignity Bill 2020
Event Industry Ireland Budgetary matters
- Seeking public monies and changes to existing Covid-19 Government supports
Pavee Point Traveller & Roma Centre Justice and Equality
- Traveller accommodiation, Taveller health and Traveller education
Environmental Pillar Trade
- Called for postponement of Dáil motion to ratify the EU-Canada Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) and the EU-Canada Strategic Partnership Agreement: and set out concerns including on the approach to the ratification decision and effect of investor protection provisions.
Irish Cancer Society · 2 returns Health
- Advocacy Champions Introductory meetings
- Pre-Budget 2021
Avista Health
- Tweets and letters to senior members of the government advocating for increased funding for disability sector
SIPTU - Services Industrial Professional Trade Union Social Protection
- Lobbying to stop the planned increase in State Pension Age
Hanover Media Strategy Limited Transport
- Cost of Motor Insurance Policies in Ireland
Irish Congress of Trade Unions · 2 returns Budgetary matters · EU Affairs
- Congress Budget Recommendations 2021
- EU Canada Trade Agreement
Ibec · 4 returns Economic Development and Industry
- Rebooting and reimaging the Dublin & Mid-East Region
- "Shared Island" initiative
- Ibec's "Reboot & Reimagine" Campaign - Brexit and all-island cooperation
- Ibec reaction to Budget 2021
Technological Universities Association Education and Training
- Submission on Budget 2021
Dublin Chamber of Commerce Development and Zoning
- Communication with named DPOs on the 15 Minute City
Age Action Social Protection
- Discussed a required change in legislation with regard to the pension age from 66 to 67 and the composition of the Commission on Pensions.
Oxfam Ireland Finance
- Participated in Sinn Fein's Alternative Budget 2021 meeting
Bord Gáis Energy Ltd Energy and Natural Resources
- Disconnection Policy for Energy Customers
Instinctif Partners Public Affairs Ireland Community
- A letter to express concerns at the recent rise in firework activity in Dublin and the impact on dog welfare.
daa plc Transport
- Meeting with DPO to update on the daa business (pre-meeting briefing material also supplied)
Disability Federation of Ireland Justice and Equality
- Meeting with Mary Lou McDonald TD & Pauline Tully TD
National Federation of Voluntary Service Providers Supporting People with Intellectual Disability · 2 returns 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
- Requirement for vaccination for people with disabilities in the national allocation plan

Paschal Donohoe — Fine Gael 0 votes · 0 questions · 200 new lobbying returns

New lobbying 200 returns

Concern Worldwide Finance
- Prebudget submission - focusing on the protection and allocation of the overseas development aid budget
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.
Banking & Payments Federation Ireland Banking and Financial Institutions
- Industry engagement on Covid-19 Payment Breaks to discuss and agree the ongoing approach for impacted customers. Meeting attended by both BPFI and retail bank representatives.
RIAI Budgetary matters
- Pre-Budget Submission
Tralee Chamber Alliance Budgetary matters
- Pre-Budget dialogue Tweet
Grant Thornton · 2 returns Taxation
- Letters by Peter Vale (Partner, Grant Thornton) as Chair of CCAB-I Tax Committee to Minister of Finance and senior Revenue Commissioners officials, re: (3) Finance Bill 2020 re: Covid Restrictions Support Scheme, transfer pricing exclusions, withdrawal of payment of interest on tax refunds, and (4) statistical returns (VAT Return of Trading Details, Form 46G) re: tax debt warehousing schemes. Activity not directly on behalf of Grant Thornton or client(s) of Grant Thornton.
- Letters by Peter Vale (Partner, Grant Thornton) as Chair of CCAB-I Tax Committee to Minister of Finance and senior Revenue Commissioners officials, re: (1) impact of lockdown restrictions on ability to meet tax compliance deadlines, and (2) Budget 2021 changes to Intangible Assets Allowance regime. Activity not directly on behalf of Grant Thornton or client(s) of Grant Thornton.
Letterkenny Chamber of Commerce Budgetary matters
- Budget dialogue day organised by Chambers Ireland. 3 x sessions with Ministers and TDS. Took place on 2nd October 2020
Respect Vapers Health
- Legislation due on vaping (e-cigarettes)
Sligo Chamber of Commerce and Industry Finance
- Budget briefing
Instinctif Partners Public Affairs Ireland · 2 returns Economic Development and Industry · Community
- To brief on SME Recovery Ireland's Pre Budget Submission
- A letter to express concerns at the recent rise in firework activity in Dublin and the impact on dog welfare.
Fórsa trade union · 2 returns Public Expenditure and Reform · Finance
- Letter sent to Minister for Finance asking him to consider the issue of the calculation of eligible pension years for civil and public servants, who have provided full-time or part-time care for a child under 12 or an ill or disabled person aged 12 over 12.
- Letter to Minister for Finance asking him to consider the granting of a banking license to overseas community based banks with a proven track record in other jurisdictions.
Paul Allen & Associates Public Relations · 2 returns Budgetary matters · Taxation
- Budget 2021
- Campaign to save the Retail Export Scheme, which was going to be drastically changed by the Brexit Omnibus Bill
Home and Community Care Ireland Health
- Dissemination of HCCI Pre-budget Submission
Mainstream Renewable Power Energy and Natural Resources
- Offshore wind and grid development in Ireland
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.
Irish Sports Matters Ltd t/a the Federation of Irish Sport Sports and Recreation
- Budget 2021
Royal College of Physicians of Ireland Health
- Pre-Budget submission from the RCPI Policy Group on Tobacco
British Irish Chamber of Commerce Budgetary matters
- The British Irish Chamber of Commerce 2021 Pre-Budget Submission
Ryanair Transport
- Letter (8 Sep) to Paschal Donohue regarding Dublin Airport.
Irish Congress of Trade Unions · 4 returns EU Affairs · Finance · Budgetary matters
- Congress wrote to the Taoiseach regarding the ongoing negotiations on the draft EU regulation establishing an EU recovery and resilience facility
- Ensuring a Social Dimension to the EU Regulation establishing the Recovery and Resilience
- Congress Budget Recommendations 2021
- EU Canada Trade Agreement
Chambers Ireland · 5 returns Economic Development and Industry · Employment · Budgetary matters · Health
- Covid Restrictions Support Scheme
- EWSS/TWSS wage support schemes
- Deficiencies in Covid track and trace during periods of localised restrictions
- Chambers Ireland Budget 2021 Submission
- Covid-19 response
COPE Galway CLG Public Expenditure and Reform
- COPE Galway Budget 2021 submission to the Minister for Finance and the Minister Public Expenditure and Reform and circulated to all Galway West and Galway East constituency TD's detailing a range of measures we in COPE Galway are asking be included in Budget 2020. We sought a range of mesures to be included in Budget 2021 in the areas of housing, social welfare health and advocating for a referendum on the right to housing.
Institute of Physics Education and Training
- Letter introducing the IOP LimitLess Campaign to encourage diversity and inclusion in physics education
Environmental Pillar Environment
- Meeting request
Irish Universities Association Education and Training
- Higher Education Policy & Funding
Hume Brophy · 3 returns Budgetary matters · Employment
- Pre Budget Submission outlining measures which will enhance Ireland's digitisation agenda and in doing so aid Ireland's green recovery
- Visa Pre-Budget Submission 2021
- Supporting restaurants during COVID-19 restrictions
Engineers Ireland Finance
- Pre-Budget Submission 2021
Irish Medical Organisation Health
- IMO Pre-Budget 2021 Submission
Coach Tourism and Transport Council of Ireland · 2 returns Transport · Tourism
- CTTC 2021 Pre-Budget Submission
- To seek financial support for coach operators whose businesses have been decimated by the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
RGDATA · 2 returns Budgetary matters · Banking and Financial Institutions
- Key issues to be addressed in Budget 2020 to support local independent shops and vibrant town centres.
- Insurance Reform programme.
Planet Tourism
- Lobbying efforts concerning minimum thresholds linked to the Retail Export Scheme
Irish Wildlife Trust CLG. Environment
- Budget submission
Dublin Zoo Heritage
- Request for financial support for Dublin Zoo and Fota Wildlife Park
Irish Wildbird Conservancy Environment
- EU Recovery and Resilience funds and EU Multi Annual Financial Framework
Scale Ireland Budgetary matters
- Budget 2021 - establish taskforce and changes to EIIS
Sandyford BID CLG Budgetary matters
- On 14th September 2020, SBD delivered a hard copy submission to the Department of Finance in respect of a number of areas (see Intended Results for further details)
Galway Chamber · 3 returns Budgetary matters
- A copy of Galway Chamber's Pre-Budget Submission was sent to selected DPO's.
- A copy of Galway Chamber's Pre-Budget Submission was sent to selected DPO's.
- Chambers Ireland Budget 2021 Submission
Financial Services Union Finance
- Banking issues including ulster bank exit from Republic of Ireland and central bank code of conduct
Irish Air Line Pilots Association (IALPA) · 2 returns Transport
- The necessity for Financial Support Measures for Irish Pilots
- Declaration for "Socially Responsible Connectivity" in Europe
DOCHAS - THE IRISH ASSOCIATION OF NON- GOVERNMENTAL DEVELOPMENT ORGANISATIONS Foreign Affairs
- Official development assistance (ODA)
Shannon Chamber · 2 returns Economic Development and Industry · Budgetary matters
- Request that missed opportunities to support industry in Budget 2021 be considered in National Economic Plan
- Chambers Ireland Budget 2021 Submission
South Dublin Chamber Budgetary matters
- Chambers Ireland Budget 2021 Submission
Waterford Chamber of Commerce · 2 returns Taxation · Budgetary matters
- Small Benefit Exemption Scheme for Tax Free vouchers
- Waterford Chamber Pre-Budget Submission
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.
Irish Senior Citizens Parliament Finance
- Pre Budget meeting to secure adequate provosion for older people reliant on State Pension.
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.
An Taisce The National Trust for Ireland Taxation
- TSG recommendations
The Irish Co-operative Organisation Society Ltd Budgetary matters
- ICOS Pre Budget Submission
The Psychological Society of Ireland Health
- Pre-Budget 2021 Submission - Psychology funding
One Family Social Protection
- Income Adequacy and Community Supports in Budget 2021
TPA Research Transport
- EU Recovery Fund, Provision of light rail services in regional cities, Use of hydrogen for rail services
Dooley's Hotel Tourism
- Issues relating to Covid-19 policy and procedures for financial assistance
Irish Travel Agents Association Transport
- Covid 19 business supports
Association of Consulting Engineers of Ireland · 2 returns Economic Development and Industry · Budgetary matters
- 16/09/2020 Request sent to Minister of Finance to attend and launch the ACEI Annual Conference on 3 March 2021
- 04/09/20 ACEI Submission in relation to Budget 2021
Event Industry Ireland Budgetary matters
- Seeking public monies and changes to existing Covid-19 Government supports
Limelight Communications Transport
- Covid 19 business supports
Society of St. Vincent de Paul Budgetary matters
- Engagement with Ministers and Elected Officials to ensure Budget 2021 prioritises people living in poverty and on a low income and that the measures taken are fair and equitable.
County Kildare Chamber Budgetary matters
- Discuss the Chambers Ireland Budget 2021 submission, highlighting both our budgetary and legislative priorities under 5 of the SDGs. The intended results were to discuss and underline how best to continue to support jobs and businesses, infrastructure spending and investment in the period ahead, how we can help town centres, remote working, supporting companies to scale, driving more balanced regional development, and housing.
Trócaire Foreign Affairs
- Investment in Official Development Assistance
Image Learning and Development Training Network, company Limited by Guarantee T/A HABIC Economic Development and Industry
- Pre Budget Submission
CHILDREN'S RIGHTS ALLIANCE - REPUBLIC OF IRELAND LIMITED Children and Youth Affairs
- Budget 2021
Dun Laoghaire Rathdown Chamber of Commerce · 2 returns Budgetary matters
- Chambers Ireland Budget 2021 submission
- Chambers Ireland Budget 2021 Submission
Devenish Finance
- On 28th September, Devenish CEO Richard Kennedy attended a virtual Business Group Update meeting with representatives of other businesses at the invitation of Paschal Donohoe TD, Minister for Finance.
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.
KBC Bank Ireland · 2 returns Banking and Financial Institutions
- Meeting with Minister for Finance and Minster for State for Financial Services
- Meeting with Department of Finance and Banking CEO's
Merchants QuayIreland Ltd Community
- Proposals re. drug treatment, homelessness and related matters
Alcohol Action Ireland Health
- Public health alcohol policy
Vodafone Ireland Economic Development and Industry
- Engagement to outline Vodafone's ongoing support in the response to the COVID-19 crisis, and a commitment to supporting the recovery of the economy and society; highlighting the opportunities presented by the National Economic Plan and the investment stimulus provided by the review of the National Development Plan to place the importance of digitalisation at its core.
FleishmanHillard, Ireland · 2 returns Arts · Agriculture
- Government Response to COVID-19 Pandemic
- The provision of the ITBA pre-2021 budget submission
Cunningham Devlin Communications · 2 returns Energy and Natural Resources · Health
- Submission of proposals on Microgeneration by the Micro-Renewable Energy Federation on a range of matters to support the development of the Microgeneration sector in Ireland and the contribution it can make to Ireland's climate action targets.
- Briefing of ministers and other stakeholders in the delivery of healthcare services on the 4th Practice Day Hospital service.
Liquid Gas Ireland Energy and Natural Resources
- Energy Policy
Irish Cancer Society Health
- Advocacy Champions Introductory meetings
Brown Thomas Arnotts Limited Employment
- The role of retail in employment, trading through Covid and the revitalisation of city centre and town centres
Ulster Bank Ireland DAC Banking and Financial Institutions
- Covid-19 Payment Breaks
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
Irish Road Haulage Association · 4 returns Transport
- Green Agenda
- Budget 2021; Brexit; Carbon Tax Increase; Diesel Rebate
- Carbon Tax; Alternative Fuel for Trucks
- Brexit Related Issues
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
Council of The Bar of Ireland Justice and Equality
- Restoration of cuts applied to professional fees of barristers by the ODPP and DOJ Criminal Legal Aid Scheme
Pender & Associates Ltd Energy and Natural Resources
- Engagement on Liquid Gas Ireland Vision 2040: A Greener Deal for rural Ireland
The Wheel · 2 returns Budgetary matters
- On the 23rd September - we hand delivered copies of our pre-budget submission to - Minister Heather Humphries, DRCD - Minister of State Joe O Brien, DRCD - Minister Paschal Donohoe, Finance - Minister Stephen Donnelly, Health - Minister Michael McGrath, Public Expenditure and Reform
- The Wheel as a member of the Community and Voluntary Pillar met with Michael McGrath, Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform and Minister for Finance Paschal Donohoe to discuss priorities for Budget 2021 on the 16th of September 2020
mytaxi network Ireland (trading as FREE NOW) Transport
- Support for Taxi drivers in budget 2021
Insurance Ireland Banking and Financial Institutions
- On behalf of members, to make a pre-budget submission.
Hanover Media Strategy Limited Transport
- Cost of Motor Insurance Policies in Ireland
Ibec · 18 returns Finance · Arts · EU Affairs · Foreign Affairs · Taxation · Food · Public Expenditure and Reform · Children and Youth Affairs · Economic Development and Industry · Budgetary matters · Trade
- Tax treatment of the cost of spectrum
- Budget 2021 priorities for audiovisual sector
- Impact of Brexit on exports of Irish whiskey
- Opportunities and challenges for the Irish whiskey industry
- Third Country excise arrangements post-Brexit
- Food Drink Ireland Budget 2021 Submission
- Budget 2021 priorities for the telecoms sector
- Childhood Services Ireland's Budget 2021 Submission
- Impact of COVID-19 lockdowns on perishable products, e.g. beer
- Support for the retail sector during the COVID-19 crisis
- Rebooting and reimaging the Dublin & Mid-East Region
- Reboot & Reimagine campaign - European Union's Digital and Competition Policy
- US-Irish economic relationship
- Ibec reaction to Budget 2021
- Pre-Budget 2021 meeting on Ibec's Submission
- Future public health measures to address COVID-19
- Easing of National Restrictions related to COVID-19
- National Economic Plan - Stakeholder Engagement
National Women's Council of Ireland EU Affairs
- Highlight need for gender analysis in the development of plans and in decisions on the allocation of funding in EU funding (MFF) and Ireland’s Recovery and Resilience Plan
Irish Exporters Association · 2 returns Finance
- 2021 Budget: Establish an export credit agency, highlight the need for signalling intention with employment supports, particularly the EWSS, set up an independent and wide-reaching State-owned credit lending institution, support Brexit related training and supports, support alternatives to the landbridge, swift transition to a zero-emissions economy, accompany increased carbon tax with a reduction in reduction in the VAT-rate for renewable technologies and increased rail network for freight.
- Called on the Government to utilise Budget 2021 to make the challenges easier and inspire innovation within companies to adopt more sustainable practices.
Financial Justice Ireland Finance
- We wrote to the Minister for Finance to follow up on previous correspondence calling for permanent debt cancellation for developing countries in the light of the Covid-19 epidemic
Dublin Chamber of Commerce · 4 returns Economic Development and Industry · Budgetary matters
- Communication with Minister for Finance, Paschal Donohoe TD on 15 Minute City
- Communication with TDs on Priorities for EU Green Deal Funding
- Communication with Minister Donohoe & Minister McGrath on supports for SMEs
- Communication to Minister for Finance, Paschal Donohue TD regarding Budget 2021
Q4PR · 4 returns Economic Development and Industry · Community · Arts · Health
- Discussion of proposals to assist the hospitality industry
- Proposals re drugs treatment, homelessness and related matters
- Pre-Budget proposals to encourage writing in Ireland
- Engagement and correspondence with members of government, advisers and Oireachtas members in respect of ongoing funding crisis in respect of St John of God Community Services
Microsoft Ireland Operations Ltd Economic Development and Industry
- Inclusive Recovery
Consultative Committee of Accountancy Bodies Ireland · 4 returns Taxation · Public Expenditure and Reform
- Representation to minimise the tax compliance burden on businesses receiving wage supports.
- Finance Bill lobbying measures – extend eligibility of CRSS, defer transfer pricing rules with negative impact on Irish group companies and reverse withdrawal of interest payable to taxpayer on successful tax appeals
- Representation to Budget Day amendments to the Intangible Asset Allowance regime
- Response to NPHET’s recommendation to increase the public Covid-19 response level to level 5 in Oct 2020
Technological Universities Association Education and Training
- Submission on Budget 2021
Charity Retail Ireland Trade
- To ask for charity retail to be included in the CRSS scheme.
CityJet Designated Activity Company Taxation
- Section 127B of the Taxes Consolidation Act 1997
Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers Association Budgetary matters
- Pre-Budget Meeting with Minister for Finance and Minister for Public Expenditure.
JTI Ireland Limited Budgetary matters
- JTI Ireland Supplementary Pre-Budget Submission 2021
Macra na Feirme Budgetary matters
- Submission of Macra na Feirme's pre-budget
Age Action Public Expenditure and Reform
- Budget 2021 priorities issues for Age Action - prioritizing equality of outcomes in the post COVID-19 phase, pension adequacy and reform, cost of ageing, poverty experienced by disadvantaged older people.
Corporate Housing Alliance Economic Development and Industry
- A letter outlining the business supports to mitigate impact of COVID-19 on corporate letting sector
American Chamber of Commerce Ireland Budgetary matters
- The American Chamber's PreBudget 2021 Perspective
Law Society of Ireland · 2 returns Finance
- Revenue policy and practices arising from relevant legislation
- Finance Bill 2020
Ireland's Association for Adventure Tourism Tourism
- Communication with a number of public representatives on matters relating to continuity funding for the Activity Sector (arising from the Covid-19 crisis)
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA · 3 returns Taxation · Finance
- Carbon Tax on Agri-Diesel
- IFA 2021 Budget Submission - Taxation Measures to Support Growth & Restructuring
- IFA 2021 Budget Submission - Expenditure Measures to Support Farm Enterprises
Oxfam Ireland Finance
- Request to extend to the charity retail sector financial supports i.e. Covid Restrictions Support Scheme
Cork Chamber Economic Development and Industry
- Chambers Ireland Budget Dialogue with Minister Pascal Donohoe, and Minister Michael McGrath
Rockwood Consulting ULC · 2 returns Transport · Finance
- Sought support for the commercial bus and coach sector in Budget 2021
- Seeking support for the business events industry in Budget 2021
Aer Lingus Transport
- Travel restrictions, aviation recovery task force, supports for aviation sector
Nursing Homes Ireland Health
- Nursing Homes Ireland budget submission 2021 setting out requirements for nursing homes in 2021 budget
DBI Advisory & Services Company Limited By Guarantee Finance
- Sought support for Digital Business Ireland (DBI) Budget 2021 submission
Irish Bioenergy Association Energy and Natural Resources
- Irish Bioenergy Association (irBEA) Pre Budget Submission
Free Legal Advice Centres (FLAC) · 2 returns Social Protection
- Email to TDs and Senators with legal note on retrospective taxation of Covid PUP payment.
- Letter on retrospective taxation of Covid PUP payment.
Irish Tax Institute · 3 returns Taxation
- Letter to the Minister of Finance regarding the practical impact of Finance Bill 2020 Committee Stage amendments to the Transfer Pricing and Tax Appeals legislation for Irish businesses and taxpayers.
- Letter to the Minister of Finance regarding the practical implications of the proposed amendments to the Transfer Pricing rules and Tax Appeals legislation in Finance Bill 2020 (as initiated).
- Letter to the Minister of Finance on the challenges in meeting the income tax filing deadline for COVID-19 impacted businesses.
Diageo Ireland Economic Development and Industry
- an email submitting a report on the impact of closure on hospitality industry in 2020 and looking into long term possible solutions for safe and sustainable reopening of the industry in 2021
Forest Ireland Budgetary matters
- Pre-Budget 2021 Submission on tobacco taxation policy
ITMAC - Irish Tobacco Manufacturers' Advisory Committee Economic Development and Industry
- A letter highlighting the adverse impacts of a Duty Free scheme between Great Britain and Ireland on domestic retailers, volumes and Exchequer returns
Philanthropy Ireland Community
- Promotion of philanthropy, targeting measures for growth of philanthropy for the benefit of civil society, with the support of public policy and fiscal measures.
Irish Council for Civil Liberties Health
- Response to Covid-19 Pandemic
Credit Union Development Association Banking and Financial Institutions
- Covid-19 operational resilience and recovery supports that can CU could provide
County Meath Chamber Budgetary matters
- Chambers Ireland Budget 2021 Submission
Irish National Organisation of the Unemployed Budgetary matters
- The INOU was part of a delegation from the Community and Voluntary Pillar that met with Minister for Finance, Paschal Donohue T.D. and the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform, Michael McGrath T.D. to discuss the framing, investment and resourcing of Budget 2021: 'leave no-one behind' should be a key focus; ensuring income adequacy; resourcing public services and infrastructure; recognition and resourcing of the community and voluntary sector.
KPMG · 3 returns Taxation
- KPMG made a submission to the Department of Finance suggesting tax relief measures for electricity grid connection costs for inclusion in Finance Bill 2020
- KPMG made a submission to the Department of Finance on changes included in Finance Bill 2020 to Ireland's Transfer Pricing Regime
- KPMG made a submission to the Department of Finance on Brexit related stamp duty matters included in Finance Bill 2020
daa plc Transport
- Meeting with DPO to update on the daa business (pre-meeting briefing material also supplied)
Maples and Calder LLP Finance
- Communication in relation to the European Union (Statutory Instrument No.110 of 2019) (Registration of Beneficial Ownership of Certain Financial Vehicles) Regulations 2020 and the European Union (Anti-Money Laundering: Beneficial Ownership of Corporate Entities) Regulation 2019.
Irish Institutional Property · 3 returns Housing · Economic Development and Industry · Budgetary matters
- Research on affordability/viability of housing
- Communicate the key role IIP and institutional investors play in funding and enabling development of real estate and associated infrastructure to support economic recovery and growth
- Response to TSG papers and follow up on Pre Budget Submission
Vincent Jennings/Convenience Stores and Newsagents Association (CSNA) Health
- Sale of tobacco products in Duty Free post Brexit
National Youth Council of Ireland Children and Youth Affairs
- Letter to number of Ministers and Senior Civil Servants with regard to the NYCI Pre-Budget Submission 2021
Irish Tourist Industry Confederation Tourism
- Pre-Budget submission - 5 key policy areas to support Ireland's tourism industry
LauraLynn Ireland's Children's Hospice Budgetary matters
- Budget 2021 - LauraLynn Children's Hospice 2021 Pre-Budget Submission.
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
Scouting Ireland Children and Youth Affairs
- To increase funding for the Scouting
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
Limerick Chamber Economic Development and Industry
- Pre-budget dialogue