Kerry — week of Mon, 18 Jan

What your Kerry TDs did this week

Mon, 18 Jan – 24 Jan 2021 · 5 TDs · 2 bills voted on · 46 questions · 123 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 Pa Daly

Did not vote 4 Danny Healy-Rae · Michael Cahill · Michael Healy-Rae · Norma Foley

EU-UK Trade and Co-operation Agreement

2021-01-20 · 1 vote

An amendment to the bill · motion failed 18–27

Voted for 1 Michael Healy-Rae

Did not vote 4 Danny Healy-Rae · Michael Cahill · Norma Foley · Pa Daly

Danny Healy-Rae — Independent 0 votes · 6 questions · 22 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 6 total

Health 2 questions
- 2021-01-20 Deputy Danny Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Health if he will provide the vaccination schedule for long-term care facilities in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2636/21]
- 2021-01-20 Deputy Danny Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Health when persons (details supplied) will receive the Covid-19 vaccine; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2637/21]
Social 1 question
- 2021-01-20 Deputy Danny Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will review the list of payments that qualify for fuel allowance (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2836/21]
Justice 1 question
- 2021-01-20 Deputy Danny Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Justice if all pensionable allowances for prison officers have been calculated since 2008 in accordance with the average of the best three consecutive years in the past ten years provision of the Department of Finance circular 10/2008 for the purpose of calculating an officer's pension at retirement; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2640/21]
Enterprise 1 question
- 2021-01-21 Deputy Danny Healy-Rae asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if information will be provided to small businesses importing goods from the UK (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3208/21]
Education 1 question
- 2021-01-21 Deputy Danny Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Education if clarity will be provided regarding the leaving certificate examinations 2021 (details supplied). [3244/21]

New lobbying 22 returns

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
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
Trócaire Environment
- Climate Justice
Liquid Gas Ireland Energy and Natural Resources
- Energy Policy
Pender & Associates Ltd Energy and Natural Resources
- Engagement on Liquid Gas Ireland Vision 2040: A Greener Deal for rural Ireland
Hanover Media Strategy Limited Transport
- Cost of Motor Insurance Policies in Ireland
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
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

Michael Cahill — Fianna Fáil 0 votes · 0 questions · 0 new lobbying returns

Quiet week — no questions filed or new lobbying returns.

Michael Healy-Rae — Independent 1 vote · 22 questions · 12 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 22 total

Health 5 questions
- 2021-01-20 Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Health the status of a hospital appointment for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2326/21]
- 2021-01-20 Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Health if he will address a matter (details supplied) regarding vaccinations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2372/21]
- 2021-01-21 Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Health the status of an appointment for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3080/21]
- 2021-01-21 Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Health when persons working in dental practices will receive the Covid-19 vaccine (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3284/21]
- 2021-01-21 Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Health if number 6 on the vaccine priority list is key workers; if he will also clarify who key workers are; if family carers are considered under this category; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3438/21]
Environment 3 questions
- 2021-01-20 Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he will address a matter (details supplied) regarding the issuing of brown tags in Waterville, County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2467/21]
- 2021-01-20 Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he will address a matter regarding a salmon licence (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2482/21]
- 2021-01-20 Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the reason for the disparity in pension increases and general increases in pay of retired established civil servants who served in the Department of Posts and Telegraphs up to 1 January 1984 (details supplied); his views on whether this is inequitable; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2610/21]
Transport 3 questions
- 2021-01-20 Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Transport the status of an application by a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2353/21]
- 2021-01-20 Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Transport the position on the extension of learner permits (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2881/21]
- 2021-01-21 Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Transport if he will address the case of a person (details supplied) regarding an NCT; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3152/21]
Finance 3 questions
- 2021-01-20 Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Finance if he will address a matter in relation to vehicle registration tax (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2485/21]
- 2021-01-20 Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Finance his plans to increase the allowance for the disabled passenger scheme in line with the increase in rates of vehicle registration tax, VRT; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2781/21]
- 2021-01-21 Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Finance the status of a primary medical certificate application by a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3390/21]
Social 3 questions
- 2021-01-21 Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Social Protection the status of an invalidity pension application by a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3247/21]
- 2021-01-21 Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Social Protection the status of a carer’s allowance application by a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3293/21]
- 2021-01-21 Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Social Protection the status of a contributory pension application by a person (details supplied). [3482/21]
Foreign 2 questions
- 2021-01-20 Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will address a matter (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2369/21]
- 2021-01-21 Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will address a matter (details supplied) regarding transporting goods through the UK to mainland Europe; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3154/21]
Justice 1 question
- 2021-01-20 Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Justice if she will address a matter (details supplied) regarding online betting companies; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2710/21]
Agriculture 1 question
- 2021-01-20 Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will address a matter (details supplied) regarding the forestry sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2320/21]
Public 1 question
- 2021-01-21 Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will address a matter (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3014/21]

New lobbying 12 returns

Tralee Chamber Alliance Economic Development and Industry
- Encourage Multi-national chains to comply with Level 5 Covid-19 restrictions.
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
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
Trócaire Environment
- Climate Justice
Liquid Gas Ireland Energy and Natural Resources
- Energy Policy
Pender & Associates Ltd Energy and Natural Resources
- Engagement on Liquid Gas Ireland Vision 2040: A Greener Deal for rural Ireland
Dublin Chamber of Commerce Budgetary matters
- Communication to Budgetary Oversight Committee regarding Budget 2021
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
Q4PR Health
- 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

Norma Foley — Fianna Fáil 0 votes · 0 questions · 44 new lobbying returns

New lobbying 44 returns

North East Kerry Leader Partnership Teoranta T/a North East & West Kerry Development Economic Development and Industry
- LEADER Funding
Fórsa trade union Education and Training
- 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.
Tralee Chamber Alliance · 2 returns Local Government · Economic Development and Industry
- The Irish Examiner Newspaper Press Article - Future for Towns
- Encourage Multi-national chains to comply with Level 5 Covid-19 restrictions.
Uplift Education and Training
- Uplift members emailed the Minister of Education asking her to take steps towards ensuring the Sex Education Curriculum is updated.
The Alzheimer Society of Ireland Health
- Budget 2021 - The Alzheimer Society of Ireland Pre Budget Submission
Home and Community Care Ireland Health
- Dissemination of HCCI Pre-budget Submission
Instinctif Partners Public Affairs Ireland Education and Training
- To raise the issue of the threat to the continued availability of non-community rated student medical insurance for international students studying 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.
Institute of Physics Education and Training
- Letter introducing the IOP LimitLess Campaign to encourage diversity and inclusion in physics education
The Victims Alliance Education and Training
- Meeting Request with Minister Norma Foley
Institute of Professional Auctioneers and Valuers Education and Training
- To explore the opportunity to develop a new apprenticeship for valuers.
Coach Tourism and Transport Council of Ireland Transport
- To raise concerns of the organisation of reduced capacity on school services and call for an increase in school services and increased allowances for cleaning costs for vehicles in line with published COVID-19 guidelines.
Sunago Ltd. Education and Training
- School-aged childcare sector in Ireland, impact of Covid-19 on the SAC sector, and survey research on Irish parents’ experiences of childcare during lockdown
Irish Development Education Association Education and Training
- Completed a questionnaire on matters relating to development of a new department Statement of Strategy. Called for high strategic prioritisation and adequate funding for the forthcoming strategy for Education for Sustainable Development.
Waterford Chamber of Commerce Budgetary matters
- Waterford Chamber Pre-Budget Submission
Young Social Innovators Education and Training
- To raise awareness of YSI's work in scaling social innovation education in Ireland and the funding application for DAFunds
Event Industry Ireland Budgetary matters
- Seeking public monies and changes to existing Covid-19 Government supports
Trócaire Foreign Affairs
- Investment in Official Development Assistance
Horse Sport Ireland Agriculture
- Horse Sport Ireland Budget Submission 2021
Peter McVerry Trust Education and Training
- Education Supports For Vulnerable Children
Alcohol Action Ireland Children and Youth Affairs
- Development of 'Operation Encompass' - an initiative designed to support children impacted by parental problem alcohol use.
Teachers' Union of Ireland · 3 returns Education and Training
- Re release of data re student placement in the rank orderings provided by schools under the calculated grades process
- Clarity sought in respect of the State Examinations 2021
- Outstanding issues in relation to pay equality
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.
Higher Education Colleges Association (HECA) Education and Training
- HECA HE capacity to facilitate extra HE places due to recalculated Leaving Certificate 2020 grades
Irish Congress of Trade Unions · 3 returns Budgetary matters · EU Affairs
- Congress Budget Recommendations 2021
- EU Canada Trade Agreement
- EU Canada Trade Agreement
Pender & Associates Ltd Children and Youth Affairs
- Request for meeting/call to introduce Sherpa Kids and their role in school-aged childcare sector in Ireland, and sharing report by Sherpa Kids titled "No child left behind: reforming school-age childcare”.
Q4PR Economic Development and Industry
- Discussion of proposals to assist the hospitality industry
Microsoft Ireland Operations Ltd Economic Development and Industry
- Inclusive Recovery
Technological Universities Association Education and Training
- Submission on Budget 2021
MSD Health
- Policy Priorities in a post-pandemic COVID-19 era
Dublin Chamber of Commerce Economic Development and Industry
- Communication with members of Government regarding Budget 2021
Epilepsy Ireland Health
- Tagged deputies on social media tweets on Sodium Valproate inquiry; return to school with Covid 19 and epilepsy; Bus Eireann discount for Epilepsy Ireland members and free travel for people with epilepsy
Irish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children Education and Training
- A meeting with the Minister to discuss the need for online safety on the curriculum and enhanced Relationship and Sexuality Education (RSE) recognising the role of technology/internet
CPSMA Education and Training
- COVID-19 / School Reopening
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA · 2 returns Finance · Trade
- IFA 2021 Budget Submission - Expenditure Measures to Support Farm Enterprises
- IFA 3-Step Brexit Emergency Plan
Arthritis Ireland Health
- Provision of rheumatology services within the health service
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

Pa Daly — Sinn Féin 1 vote · 6 questions · 21 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 6 total

Health 4 questions
- 2021-01-20 Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Health if he will report on the recruitment process of a consultant at a hospital (details supplied); if there is a target timeline by which to complete the process; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2412/21]
- 2021-01-20 Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to an offer of consultant resources at a hospital (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2413/21]
- 2021-01-20 Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Health the position regarding the prioritisation of vulnerable adults with certain medical conditions, for example, Down's syndrome or cystic fibrosis, as priority No. 7 on the vaccine roll-out plan; if there will be an opportunity for these adults be reprioritised under any circumstance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2414/21]
- 2021-01-21 Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Health if he will report on the inclusion of dental workers as priority 2 in the provisional vaccine allocation groups for the Covid-19 vaccine; and when such workers will be able to register for the vaccine in the HSE portal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3209/21]
Transport 1 question
- 2021-01-20 Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Transport his views on the renewal of car insurance in circumstances in which drivers’ licences are delayed or are unable to be renewed. [2264/21]
Justice 1 question
- 2021-01-21 Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Justice further to Parliamentary Question No. 685 of 13 January 2021, the categories of offences for which adult cautions were issued; and the number of offences cross tabulated with the number of cautions and custodial sentences given for these categories by Garda division in tabular form. [3093/21]

New lobbying 21 returns

Tralee Chamber Alliance Economic Development and Industry
- Encourage Multi-national chains to comply with Level 5 Covid-19 restrictions.
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.
The Victims Alliance Justice and Equality
- Sent a proposed amendment to the Harassment, Harmful Communication and other related offences bill and email each Deputy/Senator to discuss the proposed amendment
Inclusion Ireland Budgetary matters
- Provision of pre-Budget submission document
DOCHAS - THE IRISH ASSOCIATION OF NON- GOVERNMENTAL DEVELOPMENT ORGANISATIONS · 2 returns Foreign Affairs
- Official development assistance (ODA)
- Official development assistance (ODA)
Event Industry Ireland Budgetary matters
- Seeking public monies and changes to existing Covid-19 Government supports
Trócaire Environment
- Climate Justice
Irish Penal Reform Trust Justice and Equality
- Programme for Government commitments on penal reform
Horse Sport Ireland Agriculture
- Horse Sport Ireland Budget Submission 2021
Liquid Gas Ireland Energy and Natural Resources
- Energy Policy
Pender & Associates Ltd Energy and Natural Resources
- Engagement on Liquid Gas Ireland Vision 2040: A Greener Deal for rural Ireland
Technological Universities Association Education and Training
- Submission on Budget 2021
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
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
Irish Skin Foundation Health
- Access for Irish patients to a new treatment for atopic eczema
Irish Council for Civil Liberties · 2 returns Justice and Equality
- Justice and Human Rights Priorities
- UN Optional Protocol to the Convention against Torture
Dublin Rape Crisis Centre Justice and Equality
- Brief on matters of concern to DRCC in particular matters of law reform