Tipperary North — week of Mon, 18 Jan

What your Tipperary North TDs did this week

Mon, 18 Jan – 24 Jan 2021 · 3 TDs · 1 bill voted on · 10 questions · 66 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 against 1 Michael Lowry

Did not vote 2 Alan Kelly · Ryan O'Meara

Alan Kelly — Labour Party 0 votes · 3 questions · 48 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 3 total

Health 3 questions
- 2021-01-21 Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for Health the number of persons with an address based in County Tipperary who have been admitted to the department of psychiatry, St. Luke's hospital, Kilkenny, per annum since 2012. [3146/21]
- 2021-01-21 Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for Health if there is an estimated cost of works recommended to be carried out at the department of psychiatry, St. Luke's hospital, Kilkenny, following the recommendations made by the European Committee for the Prevention of Torture and Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment report. [3147/21]
- 2021-01-21 Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for Health his views on whether the Minister of State, Deputy Butler's statement when she met local mental health groups in Clonmel, County Tipperary in August 2020, that the department of psychiatry, St. Luke's hospital, Kilkenny, was delivering an impeccable service with facilities and procedures of an incredibly high standard after recent investment was compromised by the publication of the European Committee for the Prevention of Torture and Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment report 2020. [3148/21]

New lobbying 48 returns

Fórsa trade union Health
- Discussion on Fórsa members working in the health and social care sectors.
Problem Gambling Ireland Health
- A PQ Request - to ask Minister Frank Feighan when the initial results of the 2018/19 survey on gambling in Ireland will be released.
Building and Allied Trades Union Public Expenditure and Reform
- Forced redundancy, on a nama funded project
The Society of Actuaries in Ireland Health
- Invitation to webinar: Prospects for COVID-19 medicines webinar (13th November)
The Disability Action Coalition Health
- Seeking to have the issue of Section 39 deficits raised in Dáil
Instinctif Partners Public Affairs Ireland · 2 returns Economic Development and Industry · Education and Training
- To brief on SME Recovery Ireland's Pre Budget Submission
- To raise the issue of the threat to the continued availability of non-community rated student medical insurance for international students studying in Ireland
Extern Ireland Health
- A PQ Request - to ask Minister Frank Feighan when the initial results of the 2018/19 survey on gambling in Ireland will be released.
Paul Allen & Associates Public Relations Budgetary matters
- Budget 2021
Home and Community Care Ireland Health
- Note about Deputy's comments on testing home carers and request for a meeting
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
Inclusion Ireland Budgetary matters
- Provision of pre-Budget submission document
FTI Consulting Health
- GW Pharmaceuticals sent a letter to Alan Kelly TD to request a meeting to discuss cannabinoid science and GW Pharmaceuticals.
South Tipperary Development CLG Community
- •Extension of current Leader program and funding to be made availanbe for an interim program
DOCHAS - THE IRISH ASSOCIATION OF NON- GOVERNMENTAL DEVELOPMENT ORGANISATIONS · 2 returns Foreign Affairs
- Official development assistance (ODA)
- Official development assistance (ODA)
Montague Communications Ltd Health
- Funding for disability day services
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
Community Law & Mediation Justice and Equality
- CLM Pre Budget Submissions
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.
Horse Sport Ireland Agriculture
- Horse Sport Ireland Budget Submission 2021
Merchants QuayIreland Ltd Community
- Proposals re. drug treatment, homelessness and related matters
Alcohol Action Ireland Health
- Public health alcohol policy
Irish Cancer Society · 2 returns Health
- The Financial Cost of Cancer
- Pre-Budget 2021
Immigrant Council of Ireland 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.
Avista Health
- Tweets and letters to senior members of the government advocating for increased funding for disability sector
Hanover Media Strategy Limited · 2 returns Health · Transport
- Briefed select parliamentarians on potential Covid-19 vaccine
- Cost of Motor Insurance Policies in Ireland
Ibec · 3 returns Economic Development and Industry
- Economic recovery and future growth of the Mid-West
- National Public Health Emergency Team (NPHET) letter recommending escalating COVID-19 restrictions
- Ibec reaction to Budget 2021
Insight Consultants Energy and Natural Resources
- To raise awareness on the need for a nationwide ban on smoky coal
Q4PR Community
- Proposals re drugs treatment, homelessness and related matters
Technological Universities Association Education and Training
- Submission on Budget 2021
MSD · 2 returns Health
- Oncology Policy
- Immunisation Policies
Age Action Budgetary matters
- Budget 2021 priorities issues for Age Action -the creation of an office for a Commissioner on Ageing, a new National Digital Strategy with adequate supports for continuous learning, pension adequacy and reform, a digital allowance, rights based statutory home care scheme, commencement of the Assisted Decision Making Act and funding to fully operate the Decision Support Service
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
Irish Skin Foundation Health
- Access for Irish patients to a new treatment for atopic eczema
Epilepsy Ireland · 2 returns Health
- Seeking a meeting to discuss ongoing issues surrounding Sodium Valproate
- Seeking that the Deputy support requests in relation to Sodium Valproate - inquiry and new risk minimisation actions
Vincent Jennings/Convenience Stores and Newsagents Association (CSNA) Trade
- Face Coverings and nonessential products
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
Limerick Chamber Economic Development and Industry
- Urgent meeting on crisis at Shannon airport

Michael Lowry — Independent 1 vote · 7 questions · 18 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 7 total

Finance 2 questions
- 2021-01-20 Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Finance the position of a primary medical certificate application by a person (details supplied) in County Tipperary; when an assessment on this application will take place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2877/21]
- 2021-01-21 Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Finance the reason guidelines have changed, as of 1 January 2021, concerning benefit-in-kind on company cars and vans during the Covid-19 pandemic (details supplied); if he will request the Revenue Commissioners to reinstate a previous agreement under Revenue eBrief No. 054/20; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3249/21]
Education 2 questions
- 2021-01-20 Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Education the status of an application by a school (details supplied) in County Tipperary for additional special education teacher hours, given the hours it currently has do not suffice; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2515/21]
- 2021-01-20 Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Education if consideration will be given to pay or travel and accommodation allowances for student teachers who are required to complete teaching placement in allocated schools; if she will take into account that many of these students are currently living in their parental homes with vulnerable, sick or elderly parents who are cocooning; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2744/21]
Health 2 questions
- 2021-01-20 Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Health his plans to have an orderly resumption of all-day services for persons with disabilities in County Tipperary in view of the current Covid-19 restrictions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2743/21]
- 2021-01-20 Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Health the position of a primary medical certificate application for a person (details supplied) in County Tipperary; when an assessment on this application will take place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2878/21]
Further and Higher Education 1 question
- 2021-01-20 Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if third level students who did not qualify for free fees will receive a refund of their student contribution fees in view of the fact that the majority of students have been forced to move to online learning since the start of the academic year due to Covid-19 restrictions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2745/21]

New lobbying 18 returns

Respect Vapers Health
- Legislation due on vaping (e-cigarettes)
Chambers Ireland Transport
- RSA Road Safety Strategy
Inclusion Ireland Budgetary matters
- Provision of pre-Budget submission document
South Tipperary Development CLG Community
- •Extension of current Leader program and funding to be made availanbe for an interim program
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
Horse Sport Ireland · 2 returns Agriculture
- Horse Sport Ireland Budget Submission 2021
- Irish Sport Industry and COVID 19 restrictions
Ibec Economic Development and Industry
- Economic recovery and future growth of the South-East
Irish Congress of Trade Unions · 2 returns Budgetary matters · EU Affairs
- Congress Budget Recommendations 2021
- EU Canada Trade Agreement
Insight Consultants Employment
- Raise issue of unfair levies placed on members of APHCI
National Centre for Youth Mental Health Children and Youth Affairs
- Updates to Minister Mary Butler and TDs in Tipperary on the proposed opening of Jigsaw Tipperary
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA · 2 returns Health · Finance
- COVID-19 - Operation of Marts Under Restrictions
- IFA 2021 Budget Submission - Expenditure Measures to Support Farm Enterprises
Coillte CGA Agriculture
- To request support for the amendments and additional measures outlined in our submission to the public consultation on proposed forestry legislation.
Limerick Chamber Economic Development and Industry
- Urgent meeting on crisis at Shannon airport

Ryan O'Meara — Fianna Fáil 0 votes · 0 questions · 0 new lobbying returns

Quiet week — no questions filed or new lobbying returns.