Galway West — week of Mon, 18 Jan

What your Galway West TDs did this week

Mon, 18 Jan – 24 Jan 2021 · 6 TDs · 2 bills voted on · 50 questions · 189 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 for 1 Catherine Connolly

Did not vote 5 Hildegarde Naughton · John Connolly · Mairéad Farrell · Noel Grealish · Seán Kyne

EU-UK Trade and Co-operation Agreement

2021-01-20 · 1 vote

An amendment to the bill · motion failed 18–27

Voted for 1 Mairéad Farrell

Did not vote 5 Catherine Connolly · Hildegarde Naughton · John Connolly · Noel Grealish · Seán Kyne

Catherine Connolly — Independent 1 vote · 17 questions · 26 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 17 total

Education 5 questions
- 2021-01-20 Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Education her plans to meet with persons (details supplied) as requested in order to find a way to prevent their children losing out on essential special education supports during the current level 5 restrictions; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2187/21]
- 2021-01-20 Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Education the analysis her Department has carried out into the feasibility of allowing special schools and classes to reopen during the current level 5 restrictions; the analysis her Department has carried out into the effects of the previous school closures on children with special education needs; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2188/21]
- 2021-01-20 Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Education further to Parliamentary Question No. 402 of 17 December 2020, the status of the implementation of the public health recommendation that post-primary school transport services operate using 50% of passenger capacity; the analysis her Department has carried out into the cost of extending the 50% capacity model to the primary school transport scheme; the analysis her Department has carried out into the cost of extending the 50% capacity model to all children with special educational needs; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2197/21]
- 2021-01-20 Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Education her plans to make additional funding available to cover postage costs for DEIS schools to post educational materials to their students to assist them in studying from home during the current school closures in view of the fact that a departmental report found that children in DEIS schools were the group who engaged least online; the details of analysis carried out by her Department into the cost of same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2258/21]
- 2021-01-20 Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Education the engagement she has had with the Minister for the Environment, Climate Action and Communications with regard to providing free postage to DEIS schools to allow them to send educational materials and packages to their students during the current school closures due to Covid-19 restrictions particularly in view of the fact that a departmental report found that children in DEIS schools were the group who engaged the least online; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2260/21]
Justice 4 questions
- 2021-01-20 Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Justice her plans to launch an independent inquiry into the shooting of a person (details supplied) in which the current policing procedures would be reviewed to ascertain whether they are fit for purpose with regard to minorities and persons with mental health issues; if additional safeguarding measures are required; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2207/21]
- 2021-01-21 Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Justice further to Parliamentary Question No. 190 of 11 November 2020, the status of the inquiry under section 42 of the Garda Síochána Act 2005 into the Garda Síochána investigation following the death of a person (details supplied); when the final report will be published and sent to the family; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3159/21]
- 2021-01-21 Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Justice the status of the roll-out of the promised changes to the provision of work permits for international protection applicants (details supplied); if these changes have been made operational to date; the legal basis underpinning these changes; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3333/21]
- 2021-01-21 Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Justice the actions she is taking on foot of recommendation 5.6 of the September 2020 Report of the Advisory Group on the Provision of Support including Accommodation to Persons in the International Protection Process (details supplied); when the recommendation will be implemented in full; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3334/21]
Children 4 questions
- 2021-01-21 Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth when all former residents of the mother and baby institutions will be given a hard copy of the Final Report of the Commission of Investigation into Mother and Baby Homes, in full; if his Department has carried out an analysis of the cost of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3210/21]
- 2021-01-21 Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the terms of reference of the independent monitoring mechanism tasked with carrying out inspections of direct provision accommodation centres for the legal basis underpinning the establishment of the independent monitoring mechanism; the details of membership of the independent monitoring mechanism; if the monitoring mechanism is operational to date; if so, the number and locations of inspections it has carried out to date; the role of HIQA in the independent monitoring mechanism; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3280/21]
- 2021-01-21 Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the status of the implementation of the national standards for direct provision accommodation centres; the measures his Department is taking to ensure compliance of existing direct provision centres with the national standards; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3281/21]
- 2021-01-21 Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth further to Parliamentary Question No. 631 of 17 November 2020, if the formal vulnerability assessment system for asylum seekers promised by the end of 2020 is operational; if so, the number of formal vulnerability assessments carried out to date under the new system; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3332/21]
Housing 1 question
- 2021-01-20 Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the status of the plans to merge the Valuation Office, Ordnance Survey Ireland and the Property Registration Authority into a single entity to be known as Tailte Éireann; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2191/21]
Health 1 question
- 2021-01-20 Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 627 of 1 December 2020, the status of developments regarding the creation of consultant-level roles in public health medicine; when it will be possible for public health doctors to apply to become consultants; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2699/21]
Transport 1 question
- 2021-01-21 Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Transport further to Parliamentary Question No. 284 of 17 December 2020, the status of the commitment in the programme for Government to allow applicants for international protection to access driving licences; when driving licences will be made available to international protection applicants; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3331/21]
Finance 1 question
- 2021-01-21 Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Finance the actions he is taking to ensure that any loan forbearance by banks for businesses that are closed as a result of Covid-19 restrictions will not have a negative impact on the businesses' credit gradings; if a moratorium will be introduced on loan penalties for businesses for the remainder of the Covid-19 pandemic; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3218/21]

New lobbying 26 returns

UCD Students' Union Company Limited by Guarantee Justice and Equality
- Direct Provision
SAFE Ireland National Social Change Agency CLG T/A SAFE Ireland Justice and Equality
- Safe Ireland’s Commentary on Amendments to the Harassment, Harmful Communications and Related Offences Bill 2017.
Irish Wildbird Conservancy Environment
- The implementation of the Common Fisheries Policy and the conservation of marine biodiversity
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.
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.
Inclusion Ireland Budgetary matters
- Provision of pre-Budget submission document
Event Industry Ireland Budgetary matters
- Seeking public monies and changes to existing Covid-19 Government supports
Environmental Pillar · 2 returns 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.
- Forestry (Miscelleaneous Provisions) Bill 2020: Highlighted concerns regarding the effect of the provisions on forestry licensing compliance with EU Directive and the Aarhus Convention, and the environmental consequences and impacts on communities that would potentially result from this legislation.
Irish Cancer Society · 2 returns Health
- Advocacy Champions Introductory meetings
- Pre-Budget 2021
Hanover Media Strategy Limited Transport
- Cost of Motor Insurance Policies in Ireland
Ibec Economic Development and Industry
- Economic recovery and future growth of the West
Ability West Health
- Requirement for Prioritisation of People with Disabilities in the Allocation Plan for Covid-19 Vaccination
Irish Congress of Trade Unions EU Affairs
- EU Canada Trade Agreement
Macra na Feirme · 11 returns Budgetary matters · Agriculture · Finance
- 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

Hildegarde Naughton — Fine Gael 0 votes · 0 questions · 56 new lobbying returns

New lobbying 56 returns

The Union of Students in Ireland Housing
- Legislation to support student renters during COVID
Fórsa trade union Transport
- Seeking discussions with Minister Naughton on the impact of Covid-19 on the aviation sector and provide the Minister with an opportunity to respond.
Mainstream Renewable Power Energy and Natural Resources
- Offshore wind and grid development in Ireland
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
Ryanair Transport
- Letters and meetings regarding the effect of Covid-19 on the aviation industry.
Irish Congress of Trade Unions · 4 returns Transport · EU Affairs
- The status of Shannon Airport
- The status of Shannon Airport
- Government Aviation Policy
- EU Canada Trade Agreement
COPE Galway CLG · 2 returns Health · Public Expenditure and Reform
- To support a request by the CEO of Third Age - Aine Brady who communicated with Minister Heather Humphreys to seek an opportunity to discuss the Age Well programme, including its rollout in Galway.
- 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.
Ballyhaunis Chamber of Commerce Economic Development and Industry
- To discuss challenges for Ireland West Airport Knock, available supports and to sustain its future. Covid 19 has severely impacted the aviation sector & funding being awarded to airports
Galway Chamber · 3 returns Transport · Foreign Affairs
- Galway Chamber CEO Kenneth Deery met Hildegarde Naughton at the launch of Galway Cycling Campaign’s Supermarket Bike Parking Survey, an event to promote active travel and encourage supermarkets to invest in Bike Parking Infrastructure.
- A zoom call took place between Connacht based Chambers, Knock Airport and Hildegarde Naughton in relation to the Aviation industry, the Budget Allocation to regional airports and the importance of Knock Airport to the North Western and Western Region.
- A group of Designated Public Officials participated in Galway Chamber's Joining the Dots event.
Irish Postmasters' Union Communications
- Post Office Network
Irish Air Line Pilots Association (IALPA) Transport
- Precarious and/or bogus self-employment in European Aviation
Shannon Chamber · 5 returns Transport · Economic Development and Industry · Budgetary matters
- A virtual meeting with Ministers Eamon Ryan and Hildegarde Naughton to outline concern about Shannon Airport and the impact of COVID-19 on the airport.
- Call for reduction in CGT - 33% - for non-passive investment to demonstrate support for SMEs and entrepreneurs as they strive to sustain their businesses.
- Letter of Thanks to Ministers for funding allocation to Shannon Airport and request to keep Aviation Policy Reform on the Government's Agenda Ahead is the task of aviation policy reform and with it an opportunity to leverage the potential for the network of airports throughout the country to play a greater role in delivering regional development.
- Request to initiate the delivery of an alternative daily direct service from Rosslare to the port of Le Havre or Dieppe or Calais or Dunkirk or Zeebrugge to alleviate the potential lengthy delays at the ports on the English Channel for exports destined for European markets post Brexit.
- Chambers Ireland Budget 2021 Submission
AerCap Holdings N.V. Transport
- Following on from participation in the Irish government-established Aviation Recovery Task Force, correspondence and discussions in relation to the implication of Covid-19 on the aviation sector and the best practice responses being observed globally.
TPA Research Transport
- EU Recovery Fund, Provision of light rail services in regional cities, Use of hydrogen for rail services
Irish Travel Agents Association Transport
- Covid 19 business supports
Event Industry Ireland Budgetary matters
- Seeking public monies and changes to existing Covid-19 Government supports
Limelight Communications Transport
- Covid 19 business supports
Trócaire Foreign Affairs
- Investment in Official Development Assistance
Pender & Associates Ltd Transport
- Covid-related challenges for Stobart Air and the aviation sector
Irish Cancer Society Health
- Advocacy Champions Introductory meetings
Unite the Union, Ireland Region Transport
- Need for Road Safety Authority to engage with Approved Driving Instructors; need for ADIs to have access to hygiene facilities in RSA tests centres
Irish Road Haulage Association · 5 returns Transport
- Low Carbon Emissions
- Brexit - Lack of Information; Covid & Ferries; Budget; RSA
- Budget 2021; Brexit; Carbon Tax Increase; Diesel Rebate
- Brexit; Covid
- Brexit
Ennis Chamber of Commerce Transport
- A virtual meeting between the CEOs and presidents of Ennis, Limerick, Shannon and Galway Chambers, with Minister for Transport Eamon Ryan TD and Minister of State Hildegarde Naughton to discuss the importance of regional connectivity through Shannon Airport.
Engineers Ireland Economic Development and Industry
- Invitation to speak: launch of State of Ireland 2020 Report
SIPTU - Services Industrial Professional Trade Union Transport
- Meeting with Minister Naughton to seek the extension and expansion of the Employment wage subsidy scheme for Aviation workers.
Hanover Media Strategy Limited Transport
- Cost of Motor Insurance Policies in Ireland
Ibec · 2 returns Economic Development and Industry
- Economic recovery and future growth of the West
- Business and investment priorities for the West Region
An Post Communications
- Briefing on the Post Office transformation programme with a request for more government services through the network to drive sustainability & Postmaster incomes.
Ability West Health
- Requirement for Prioritisation of People with Disabilities in the Allocation Plan for Covid-19 Vaccination
Microsoft Ireland Operations Ltd Economic Development and Industry
- Inclusive Recovery
Technological Universities Association Education and Training
- Submission on Budget 2021
American Chamber of Commerce Ireland Economic Development and Industry
- Western Members Briefing
Rockwood Consulting ULC Transport
- Sought support for the commercial bus and coach sector in Budget 2021
Aer Lingus Transport
- Travel restrictions, aviation recovery task force, supports for aviation sector
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA · 2 returns Finance
- IFA 2021 Budget Submission - Taxation Measures to Support Growth & Restructuring
- IFA 2021 Budget Submission - Expenditure Measures to Support Farm Enterprises
Hume Brophy Transport
- Aviation Policy
Pixel Strategic Consulting Ltd Transport
- National Aviation Strategy, Future Jobs Ireland
Limerick Chamber Economic Development and Industry
- Urgent meeting on crisis at Shannon airport
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

John Connolly — Fianna Fáil 0 votes · 0 questions · 1 new lobbying return

New lobbying 1 return

Galway City Community Network Community
- GCCN wrote to all Galway City Councillors about the review of speed limits and had a meeting with a number

Mairéad Farrell — Sinn Féin 1 vote · 9 questions · 38 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 9 total

Taoiseach 4 questions
- 2021-01-20 Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Taoiseach the number of those employed in the private sector by domestic sector and the multinational sector by average productivity of workers in these sectors in each of the years 1990 to 2020 or the years for which the earliest and latest such data is available in tabular form. [2605/21]
- 2021-01-20 Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Taoiseach the number of persons employed in the private sector broken down by domestic sector and the multinational sector by average wage levels for these sectors adjusted for inflation in each of the years 1990 to 2020 or the years for which the earliest and latest such data is available in tabular form. [2606/21]
- 2021-01-20 Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Taoiseach the number of persons employed in the foreign direct investment, FDI, multinational sector from 1990 to 2020 or the years for which the earliest and latest such data is available by services and manufacturing within that sector; and the percentage that each constitutes of total FDI multinational employment and the private sector in tabular form. [2607/21]
- 2021-01-20 Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Taoiseach the value of gross FDI inflows from 1990 to 2020, by manufacturing and services; and the percentage of these inflows that is classed as pass-through FDI in each of these years in tabular form. [2608/21]
Public 2 questions
- 2021-01-20 Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the cost of the new public service stability agreement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2285/21]
- 2021-01-20 Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the details of the process by which circulars introduced by his Department since 2011 without statutory instruments and without having being laid before the Houses of the Oireachtas have legal validity in view of the provisions of section 4 of the Ministers and Secretaries (Amendment) Act 2011, which requires for the governance of the Civil Service to operate by way of ministerial statutory regulation. [2422/21]
Enterprise 1 question
- 2021-01-20 Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment his views on the impact of Covid-19-induced economic disruption on both the domestic and multinational sectors; and his views on whether domestic sector and employment within it will be disproportionately impacted by the economic dynamics of the crisis. [2609/21]
Transport 1 question
- 2021-01-20 Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Transport when the all-Ireland strategic rail review will commence; when he expects to receive the findings of the review; when he will be in a position to make a decision on the future of the western rail corridor; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2370/21]
Health 1 question
- 2021-01-20 Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to differences in the pay and conditions for contact tracing staff located in centres in Galway relative to those centres based in Dublin, Cork and Limerick, particularly in relation in the working of 12-hour shifts three days in a row, the difference in pay between clinical and non-clinical contact tracers, various breaches of the Commission for Public Service Appointments, CPSA, codes of best practice in public service appointments and the alleged failure to adhere to the Health and Safety Authority, HSA, return to work protocol; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2204/21]

New lobbying 38 returns

The Union of Students in Ireland Housing
- Legislation to support student renters during COVID
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
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
Inclusion Ireland Budgetary matters
- Provision of pre-Budget submission document
Construction Industry Federation (CIF) Economic Development and Industry
- Regional Infrastructural Investment
Irish Travel Agents Association Transport
- Covid 19 business supports
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 Finance
- Submission to the Committee on Finance, Expenditure and Public Reform and Taoiseach on the Consumer Credit (Amendment) Bill 2018
Hume Brophy Finance
- Investment Limited Partnership
Merchants QuayIreland Ltd Community
- Proposals re. drug treatment, homelessness and related matters
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
Hanover Media Strategy Limited Transport
- Cost of Motor Insurance Policies in Ireland
Ibec · 2 returns Economic Development and Industry
- Economic recovery and future growth of the West
- All-island economy
Ability West Health
- Requirement for Prioritisation of People with Disabilities in the Allocation Plan for Covid-19 Vaccination
Q4PR Community
- Proposals re drugs treatment, homelessness and related matters
Technological Universities Association Education and Training
- Submission on Budget 2021
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
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
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA Finance
- IFA 2021 Budget Submission - Expenditure Measures to Support Farm Enterprises
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
Macra na Feirme · 11 returns Budgetary matters · Agriculture · Finance
- 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
Credit Union Development Association Banking and Financial Institutions
- Required changes to Credit Union related legislation

Noel Grealish — Independent 0 votes · 4 questions · 14 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 4 total

Health 2 questions
- 2021-01-20 Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Health when dupilumab will be available under the general medical services, GMS, and drugs payment schemes for patients with moderate to severe eczema; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2199/21]
- 2021-01-20 Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Health the current status of a community Covid-19 assessment hub for Galway; the timeframe for the opening of such a hub; if there are delays; if so, the cause of these delays; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2229/21]
Social 1 question
- 2021-01-20 Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Social Protection if persons can claim the pandemic unemployment payment or a portion of the payment; if not, if another payment can be introduced for working parents who are classified as essential workers but cannot work from home and must leave work or reduce their hours of work in order to provide essential childcare while schools are closed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2198/21]
Further and Higher Education 1 question
- 2021-01-20 Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if he will consider reducing the 800-hour practice placement requirement, given that the Covid-19 pandemic has made it more difficult for social care and other students to secure unpaid practice placements in social care and other appropriate settings; if he will consider a partial refund of fees; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2611/21]

New lobbying 14 returns

The Union of Students in Ireland Housing
- Legislation to support student renters during COVID
Respect Vapers Health
- Legislation due on vaping (e-cigarettes)
Irish Wildbird Conservancy Environment
- The implementation of the Common Fisheries Policy and the conservation of marine biodiversity
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.
Gaming & Leisure Association of Ireland Justice and Equality
- To seek a review of the commencement date of the Gaming & Lotteries (Amendment) Act 2019
Inclusion Ireland Budgetary matters
- Provision of pre-Budget submission document
Event Industry Ireland Budgetary matters
- Seeking public monies and changes to existing Covid-19 Government supports
Irish Cancer Society Health
- Advocacy Champions Introductory meetings
Ibec · 2 returns Economic Development and Industry
- Economic recovery and future growth of the West
- Business and investment priorities for the West Region
Ability West Health
- Requirement for Prioritisation of People with Disabilities in the Allocation Plan for Covid-19 Vaccination
JTI Ireland Limited Trade
- Seeking the opportunity to brief public representatives on the extent and impact of illegal trade of tobacco products.
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA Finance
- IFA 2021 Budget Submission - Expenditure Measures to Support Farm Enterprises
Irish Congress of Trade Unions EU Affairs
- EU Canada Trade Agreement

Seán Kyne — Fine Gael 0 votes · 0 questions · 20 new lobbying returns

New lobbying 20 returns

The Society of Actuaries in Ireland Health
- Invitation to webinar: Prospects for COVID-19 medicines webinar (13th November)
Respect Vapers Health
- Legislation due on vaping (e-cigarettes)
P. J. Carroll & Company Ltd Health
- An email to request a meeting to discuss vaping as a less harmful alternative to smoking. Also to discuss how vaping products help many smokers to switch, as the Department of Health’s own figures clearly show: Healthy Ireland survey 2018 showed that 41% of those who successfully quit smoking had used a vaping device to do so.
Hume Brophy · 2 returns Health
- Governance review of drugs approval and procurement process
- COVID-19 & Malnutrition
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.
Event Industry Ireland Budgetary matters
- Seeking public monies and changes to existing Covid-19 Government supports
Irish Hospital Consultants Association Health
- Workforce Planning in the Health Service
Instinctif Partners Public Affairs Ireland · 2 returns Health
- To raise awareness of the opportunity to reduce the costs of medicines as set out in the MFI report "Ireland's Patients First 2020-2022"
- Update on medicines supply, Brexit, Covid-19 and cost of medicines
Irish Cancer Society · 2 returns Health
- Cancer Screening and Cancer Services
- Fertility preservation for cancer patients
FTI Consulting Trade
- Briefing of public representatives on JTI Ireland e-cigarette products and on the vaping/e-cigarette market, and regulatory environment.
MSD Health
- Policy Priorities in a post-pandemic COVID-19 era
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA Finance
- IFA 2021 Budget Submission - Expenditure Measures to Support Farm Enterprises
Irish Congress of Trade Unions EU Affairs
- EU Canada Trade Agreement
Arthritis Ireland Health
- Provision of rheumatology services within the health service
Vape Business Ireland Health
- Educational memo on vaping products to all new Oireachtas Committee on Health members
Epilepsy Ireland Health
- Providing information on Sodium Valproate and seeking a meeting to discuss ongoing issues surrounding Sodium Valproate. Seeking that the new Health Committee hold a new hearing on issue.