Longford-Westmeath — week of Mon, 18 Jan

What your Longford-Westmeath TDs did this week

Mon, 18 Jan – 24 Jan 2021 · 5 TDs · 1 bill voted on · 37 questions · 274 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 Sorca Clarke

Voted against 1 Robert Troy

Did not vote 3 Kevin Boxer Moran · Micheál Carrigy · Peter Burke

Kevin Boxer Moran — Independent 0 votes · 0 questions · 0 new lobbying returns

Quiet week — no questions filed or new lobbying returns.

Micheál Carrigy — Fine Gael 0 votes · 0 questions · 11 new lobbying returns

New lobbying 11 returns

Irish Sports Matters Ltd t/a the Federation of Irish Sport Sports and Recreation
- Covid-19 - Impact on Sporting Organisations
Inclusion Ireland Budgetary matters
- Provision of pre-Budget submission document
Coach Tourism and Transport Council of Ireland Tourism
- Briefing on 2021 Budget Submission
Glennon Brothers (Glennon Bros. Timber Ltd) Agriculture
- Forestry Policy and Programmes - Felling Licence and Forestry Appeals Commission delays
Independent Broadcasters of Ireland Communications
- Following an invitation from the Chair of the Joint Oireachtas Committee with responsibility for Media, attended meeting of the Joint Oireachtas Committee in Dail Eireann
Irish Cancer Society Health
- Pre-Budget 2021
Hanover Media Strategy Limited Finance
- The impact of Covid-19 on the car rental industry
Rockwood Consulting ULC Transport
- Sought support for commercial bus and coach operators in Budget 2021
Irish Congress of Trade Unions EU Affairs
- EU Canada Trade Agreement
St.Christopher's Services Ltd. · 2 returns Health
- Email regarding deficit position at St. Christopher's Services
- Correspondence regarding Seanad debate on funding of pay increments

Peter Burke — Fine Gael 0 votes · 4 questions · 60 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 4 total

Children 3 questions
- 2021-01-20 Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if his attention has been drawn to the fact that childcare providers are charging parents for childcare due to parents' jobs being referenced in the list of essential workers even when this work is being carried out at home and children are not availing of childcare; his views on whether this is appropriate; if advice will be given to childcare providers and parents in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2600/21]
- 2021-01-20 Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if emergency funding will be provided for childcare providers who are severely negatively impacted by very low occupancy, particularly those who are not supported significantly by State funding, to augment the employment wage subsidy scheme, such as school age care, SAC, providers and those who benefit from the universal payment on the national childcare scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2601/21]
- 2021-01-20 Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if he has considered the sustainability of funding for childcare providers after 31 January 2021, given that he has advised that the Government is legally prevented from providing scheme funding after that date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2602/21]
Health 1 question
- 2021-01-20 Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Health if he has considered the prioritisation of vaccination for staff in early years settings which are open while schools and ECCE remain closed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2603/21]

New lobbying 60 returns

Westmeath Community Development · 3 returns Health · Community
- Partners being restricted from attending the birth of their child and not being allowed to attend scans with their partners during COVID restrictions
- LEADER programme. Requesting extension to existing programme. Requesting a transition programme to replace existing programme with both administration and project budgets.
- LEADER programme. Requesting extension to existing programme. Requesting a transition programme to replace existing programme with both administration and project budgets.
RIAI Budgetary matters
- Pre-Budget Submission
The Irish Traveller Movement Justice and Equality
- Traveller Accommodation - . Lack of adequate supply. Establishment of Oireachtas Committee. Meetings on programme areas.
The Alzheimer Society of Ireland Health
- Budget 2021 - The Alzheimer Society of Ireland Pre Budget Submission
Bartra Capital Property Management Limited trading as Bartra Capital Property · 2 returns Development and Zoning · Housing
- Commentary in relation to Judicial Reviews of planning decisions.
- Exploration of different solutions in the housing sector.
Licensed Vintners Association Housing
- Request for commercial rates waiver for the Dublin licensed trade
Respond · 2 returns Housing
- Housing
- Affordable Cost Rental Scheme
The Victims Alliance Justice and Equality
- Concern about Ruhama and Sex Trafficking Victims
Glennon Brothers (Glennon Bros. Timber Ltd) Agriculture
- Forestry Policy and Programmes - Felling Licence and Forestry Appeals Commission delays
Irish Planning Institute · 2 returns Local Government
- Planning matters including LDA and new Planning Legislation after SHD
- Planning matters including LDA and new Planning Legislation after SHD
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.
L.M. Ericsson Limited · 2 returns Communications
- IBEC Midlands - discussion with Midlands TDs on need to accelarate roll out of national broadplan rollout programme and provision of supports for people working from home
- IBEC Midlands - discussion with Midlands TDs on need to accelarate roll out of national broadplan rollout programme and provision of supports for people working from home
Clúid Housing Housing
- Social housing provision
Montague Communications Ltd Housing
- Redress scheme for apartment owners affected by fire and other defects as well as reform of the law to minimise chance of such defects occurring in the future
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
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA · 5 returns Marine · Environment · Agriculture · Trade
- Aquaculture - National Marine Planning Framework
- General Scheme of Water Environment (Abstractions) Bill - Pre-Legislative Scrutiny
- Forestry Felling Licenses
- Nitrates Regulation
- IFA 3-Step Brexit Emergency Plan
Horse Sport Ireland Agriculture
- Horse Sport Ireland Budget Submission 2021
Hume Brophy Public Expenditure and Reform
- The need for a reexamination of the PPP process to allow for more projects to be under taken and better value for the taxpayer
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
Athlone Chamber of Commerce and Industry · 2 returns Tourism · Finance
- getting destination athlone working for tourism
- Extending rates waiver
Hanover Media Strategy Limited Transport
- Cost of Motor Insurance Policies in Ireland
Ibec · 3 returns Economic Development and Industry · Local Government
- Economic recovery and future growth of the Midlands
- Local authority financing, including Budget 2021, and its impact on local businesses
- Business and investment priorities for the Midlands Region
SSE plc · 2 returns Energy and Natural Resources
- Email providing information on SSE’s sponsorship of COP26.
- Meeting with Minister Peter Burke to outline SSE’s Greenprint for Ireland.
Technological Universities Association Education and Training
- Submission on Budget 2021
Irish Wheelchair Association (IWA) Community
- DPO was sent a hardcopy of Irish Wheelchair Association Best Practice Access Guidelines 4th Edition
Irish Congress of Trade Unions EU Affairs
- EU Canada Trade Agreement
Energia Group ROI Holdings DAC Energy and Natural Resources
- Foreshore Licence Application Process
Wind Energy Ireland Energy and Natural Resources
- Foreshore licence applications
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
Amazon Web Services Economic Development and Industry
- To provide an update on AWS's investment in Ireland and learn more about the Government’s intentions, as set out in the Programme for Government in relation to planning reform
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
- 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
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

Robert Troy — Fianna Fáil 1 vote · 17 questions · 92 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 17 total

Environment 4 questions
- 2021-01-20 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications when fibre broadband will be rolled out in Lacken, Multyfarnham, County Westmeath, specifically at a location (details supplied). [2217/21]
- 2021-01-20 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the position regarding the provision of fibre broadband to a property (details supplied). [2451/21]
- 2021-01-20 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the reason Dalystown, Mullingar, County Westmeath, is not included in the fibre roll-out for 2021 (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2481/21]
- 2021-01-21 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications when a property (details supplied) will be able to avail of efibre broadband. [3173/21]
Health 4 questions
- 2021-01-20 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health the position on the roll-out of Covid-19 vaccines for the coming months in light of recent announcements. [2250/21]
- 2021-01-20 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health if special needs assistants, SNAs, will be prioritised in the Covid-19 vaccine roll-out programme. [2552/21]
- 2021-01-20 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health if he will include special education staff in line with healthcare workers for prioritised vaccination. [2686/21]
- 2021-01-21 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health if family carers are considered key workers; if they are included in category 6 of the roll-out plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3446/21]
Education 3 questions
- 2021-01-20 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Education her plans to address the unfairness and imbalance in relation to students who have missed so much school, have no access to proper broadband and are finding it difficult to settle into schooling through no fault of their own. [2195/21]
- 2021-01-20 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Education if consideration will be given to reopening special schools, given that children with special needs require a suite of options available to them to support their needs (details supplied). [2873/21]
- 2021-01-20 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Education if consideration will be given to reopening special schools, given that children with special needs require a suite of options available to them to support their needs (details supplied). [2874/21]
Finance 2 questions
- 2021-01-20 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance when his Department expects a reply from the Office of the Attorney General with regard to primary medical certificates currently on hold pending same. [2534/21]
- 2021-01-20 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance when he expects a reply from the Office of the Attorney General with regard to primary medical certificates currently on hold pending same (details supplied). [2549/21]
Housing 1 question
- 2021-01-20 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the status of the launch of an affordable housing scheme. [2470/21]
Justice 1 question
- 2021-01-20 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Justice when the short stay visa process will reopen (details supplied). [2270/21]
Rural 1 question
- 2021-01-20 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development if she will urgently re-examine the criteria for CLÁR funding applicants in which successful school-based projects must give equal access to a facility to the rest of the community (details supplied); and if the matter will be rectified. [2368/21]
Further and Higher Education 1 question
- 2021-01-21 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if a UK citizen living in Ireland for the past 20 years can still participate in a course in Sweden under the reciprocal agreement between EU countries. [3015/21]

New lobbying 92 returns

Forvis Mazars Economic Development and Industry
- Lobbying in relation to suggested amendments to current legislation to mandate Joint Audit in certain circumstances and to lengthen the permissible audit rotation period in the case of Joint Audit.
Westmeath Community Development · 3 returns Health · Community
- Partners being restricted from attending the birth of their child and not being allowed to attend scans with their partners during COVID restrictions
- LEADER programme. Requesting extension to existing programme. Requesting a transition programme to replace existing programme with both administration and project budgets.
- LEADER programme. Requesting extension to existing programme. Requesting a transition programme to replace existing programme with both administration and project budgets.
Instinctif Partners Public Affairs Ireland · 2 returns Economic Development and Industry
- To brief on SME Recovery Ireland's Pre Budget Submission
- To brief on SME Recovery Ireland's Pre Budget Submission
Royal Dublin Society Economic Development and Industry
- Clarity on indoor gatherings for professional, large-capacity venues
Bartra Capital Property Management Limited trading as Bartra Capital Property Economic Development and Industry
- The Immigrant Investor Programme
Chambers Ireland · 2 returns EU Affairs
- EU Trade and Investment Policy
- The need for prompt action and agreement on the Single Market and SME policy in response to the global health pandemic.
PayPal Trade
- Discussed the forthcoming digital strategy and matters related to trade, Covid-19 and PayPal's positioning on AI and support for SME Growth Taskforce
The Victims Alliance Justice and Equality
- Concern about Ruhama and Sex Trafficking Victims
Inclusion Ireland Budgetary matters
- Provision of pre-Budget submission document
Glennon Brothers (Glennon Bros. Timber Ltd) Agriculture
- Forestry Policy and Programmes - Felling Licence and Forestry Appeals Commission delays
RGDATA Banking and Financial Institutions
- Seeking reform of PIAB and amendment to the Occupiers Liability Act to rebalance Duty of Care.
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.
Scale Ireland · 4 returns Budgetary matters · Economic Development and Industry
- Budget 2021 - establish taskforce and changes to EIIS
- National Economic Plan / EIIS Reform
- National Economic Plan / EIIS Reform
- National Economic Plan
Irish Postmasters' Union Communications
- Post Office Network
Construction Industry Federation (CIF) Economic Development and Industry
- Regional Infrastructural Investment
L.M. Ericsson Limited · 2 returns Communications
- IBEC Midlands - discussion with Midlands TDs on need to accelarate roll out of national broadplan rollout programme and provision of supports for people working from home
- IBEC Midlands - discussion with Midlands TDs on need to accelarate roll out of national broadplan rollout programme and provision of supports for people working from home
Irish Congress of Trade Unions · 2 returns Employment · EU Affairs
- Discussions with Minister relating to amendments to the current Company Law Act
- EU Canada Trade Agreement
Clúid Housing Housing
- Social housing provision
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 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
Image Learning and Development Training Network, company Limited by Guarantee T/A HABIC Economic Development and Industry
- Lobbied to have the 9% Vat rate extended to both the beauty and hair industry, justification was requested as to why the beauty industry has not been granted the 9% VAT rate in the budget alongside hairdressing. Additional clarification was requested upon receipt of the rationale given.
The Association of Farm & Forestry Contractors in Ireland (FCI) Ltd · 3 returns Agriculture
- Farm & Forestry Contractors in Agricultural Policy
- Farm & Forestry Contractors in Agricultural Policy
- Farm & Forestry Contractors in Agricultural Policy
Horse Sport Ireland Agriculture
- Horse Sport Ireland Budget Submission 2021
Hume Brophy · 2 returns Budgetary matters
- Visa Pre-Budget Submission 2021
- SME Growth Taskforce
Athlone Chamber of Commerce and Industry Finance
- Extending rates waiver
Irish Hairdressers Federation Health
- The Irish Hairdressers FEderation refreshed and updated their Covid-19 guidelines with a view to being allowed to remain open in Level 4 of the Government's Living With Covid plan.
Spencer Dock Convention Centre Dublin DAC Tourism
- Public Health Statutory Instruments/Government Guidelines
Hanover Media Strategy Limited Transport
- Cost of Motor Insurance Policies in Ireland
The Wheel Banking and Financial Institutions
- The Wheel as a member of the Alliance for Insurance Reform attended a high level meeting on the 1st of December with Minister Robert Troy to discuss actions needed to bring down the cost of insurance and address the insurance crisis facing charities and community and voluntary organisations.
Ibec · 14 returns Economic Development and Industry · Trade · Employment · EU Affairs
- Economic recovery and future growth of the Midlands
- Future EU policy on exports from this State containing Northern Irish input
- Ireland’s participation in the Unified Patent Court
- Digital economy policy
- Response to Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment on issues arising on redundancy and insolvency
- Business and investment priorities for the Midlands Region
- Brexit
- EU-US Tariffs on Spirits
- Drinks Ireland's COVID-19 Policy Priorities
- Reopening of the hospitality and tourism sector
- Implementation of the EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement (TCA)
- Appropriate supports for SMEs
- SME Growth Taskforce
- EU Trade Policy Review
Irish Exporters Association · 3 returns Trade · Health
- Requested for information and potential involvement in COVID-19 Taskforce in relation to vaccine roll out in light of the supply chain and logistics involved.
- Raised concerns varying degrees of Brexit preparedness among Irish businesses.
- Need to designate exporting businesses essential in light of COVID-19 developments, called on Government to support alternatives to the landbridge, renewed call for setting up an export credit agency and raised concerns about bank lending, or lack thereof, to businesses. Highlighted varying levels of Brexit preparedness among Irish businesses.
Microsoft Ireland Operations Ltd Economic Development and Industry
- Inclusive Recovery
Technological Universities Association Education and Training
- Submission on Budget 2021
Dublin Chamber of Commerce · 3 returns Economic Development and Industry
- Communication with DPOs on Female Labour Participation
- Communication with named DPOs on National SME Growth Strategy
- Communication with members of Government regarding Budget 2021
American Chamber of Commerce Ireland Trade
- Digital agenda and data protection
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA · 5 returns Agriculture · Finance · Trade
- Forestry Felling Licenses
- IFA 2021 Budget Submission - Taxation Measures to Support Growth & Restructuring
- IFA 2021 Budget Submission - Expenditure Measures to Support Farm Enterprises
- IFA 2021 Budget Submission - Expenditure Measures to Support Farm Enterprises
- IFA 3-Step Brexit Emergency Plan
Rockwood Consulting ULC Finance
- Seeking support for the business events industry in Budget 2021
MKC Communications Finance
- Company Law
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
daa plc · 2 returns Transport
- Meeting with DPO to update on the daa business (pre-meeting briefing material also supplied)
- Communication with DPO re transatlantic fights from Cork Airport
Zipp Mobility Transport
- Promoting the passing of e-scooter legislation
St.Christopher's Services Ltd. Health
- Non Payment of increments & funding for resumption of day services
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
Irish Hotels Federation Tourism
- Measures and economic supports required to support Ireland's tourism and hospitality sector and mitigate the challenges due to the ongoing Covid-19 crisis
Irish Ferries Limited Marine
- Maritime Connectivity and Brexit

Sorca Clarke — Sinn Féin 1 vote · 15 questions · 27 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 15 total

Health 7 questions
- 2021-01-20 Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health the number of graduate nurses and midwives in 2019 and 2020 who have been provided full-time permanent contracts. [2930/21]
- 2021-01-20 Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health the number of job vacancies at Midland Regional Hospital Mullingar by department, job title and the length of time each position has been vacant. [2931/21]
- 2021-01-21 Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health the position regarding family carers now considered as likely to be categorised as front-line workers in relation to the roll-out of the Covid-19 vaccination; and when a decision on their categorisation will be made. [3226/21]
- 2021-01-21 Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health his plans for the Covid-19 vaccination schedule to be operating seven days per week and outside standard office hours, given the exponential growth of the virus in our communities and the urgency to ensure the maximum roll-out is achieved to ensure public health is maintained. [3250/21]
- 2021-01-21 Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health the total allocation for the treatment of eating disorders and by comparison the amount expended on actual treatment of eating disorders and in which an underspend occurred by which the unspent moneys were utilised in each of the years 2018 to 2020, in tabular form. [3251/21]
- 2021-01-21 Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health the cohort of vaccine recipients to which student teachers belong; if they will be classed alongside others in the education sector; and if not, the reason consideration was not given to the Teaching Council requirement of face-to-face teaching, which would lead these student teachers to be in the same work environment as qualified colleagues and subject to the same risk. [3264/21]
- 2021-01-21 Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health when pharmacists will be offered the Covid-19 vaccination, given the nature of their work, which involves high levels of face-to-face contact with the public. [3302/21]
Housing 2 questions
- 2021-01-20 Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of district conservation officers, wildlife inspectors, conservation rangers and ecologists who were recruited for the National Parks and Wildlife Service in each of the past three years, in tabular form. [2926/21]
- 2021-01-20 Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the estimated annual cost if the budget for housing adaptation grants for older persons and persons with disability was increased by 5%. [2927/21]
Defence 2 questions
- 2021-01-20 Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Defence the number of Permanent Defence Force personnel ordinarily based at Aiken Barracks, Dundalk. [2924/21]
- 2021-01-20 Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Defence if funding will be provided for the upgrade of former University Service Army Complement, USAC, block at Dún Uí Mhaoilíosa, County Galway; when works will commence; and the estimated completion timeframe and estimated cost of such works. [2925/21]
Social 1 question
- 2021-01-20 Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Social Protection the number of invalidity pension applications received by her Department in 2020; the number of applications that were approved; the number of applications refused; and the number of applications still ongoing. [2929/21]
Justice 1 question
- 2021-01-20 Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Justice the number of persons arrested and successfully prosecuted for driving while disqualified in each of the past three years in tabular form. [2928/21]
Public 1 question
- 2021-01-21 Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the proposed timescale for the completion of a scheme in view of the recent approval of An Bord Pleanála for the Office of Public Works-funded scheme in Springfield, Clonlara. [3254/21]
Education 1 question
- 2021-01-21 Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Education the current timeline for the completion of the playing pitch at a school (details supplied). [3252/21]

New lobbying 27 returns

Westmeath Community Development · 2 returns Health · Community
- Partners being restricted from attending the birth of their child and not being allowed to attend scans with their partners during COVID restrictions
- LEADER programme. Requesting extension to existing programme. Requesting a transition programme to replace existing programme with both administration and project budgets.
The Victims Alliance Justice and Equality
- Concern about Ruhama and Sex Trafficking Victims
Inclusion Ireland Budgetary matters
- Provision of pre-Budget submission document
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.
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)
Alice Public Relations Justice and Equality
- Dress for Success Dublin's campaign for workplace equality
L.M. Ericsson Limited · 2 returns Communications
- IBEC Midlands - discussion with Midlands TDs on need to accelarate roll out of national broadplan rollout programme and provision of supports for people working from home
- IBEC Midlands - discussion with Midlands TDs on need to accelarate roll out of national broadplan rollout programme and provision of supports for people working from home
Jesuit Centre for Faith and Justice Environment
- A submission to the Climate Action Committee regarding the emission of methane and climate justice
Event Industry Ireland Budgetary matters
- Seeking public monies and changes to existing Covid-19 Government supports
Trócaire · 2 returns Foreign Affairs
- Investment in Official Development Assistance
- Business and Human Rights
Irish Cancer Society Health
- Pre-Budget 2021
Athlone Chamber of Commerce and Industry Finance
- Extending rates waiver
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 Midlands
- Business and investment priorities for the Midlands Region
Technological Universities Association Education and Training
- Submission on Budget 2021
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.
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
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