Clare — week of Mon, 17 May — Watch Them Work

What your Clare TDs did this week

Mon, 17 May – 23 May 2021 · 4 TDs · 3 bills voted on · 25 questions · 142 new lobbying filings

Votes this week

Personal Insolvency (Amendment) Bill 2020 [Seanad]: Committee and Remaining Stages

2021-05-19 · 1 vote

An amendment to the bill · motion failed 43–72

Voted for 1 Violet-Anne Wynne

Voted against 2 Cathal Crowe · Joe Carey

Did not vote 3 Donna McGettigan · Joe Cooney · Timmy Dooley

Financial Resolution: Stamp Duties

2021-05-19 · 3 votes

An amendment to the bill · motion failed 60–79

Voted for 2 Michael McNamara · Violet-Anne Wynne

Voted against 2 Cathal Crowe · Joe Carey

Did not vote 3 Donna McGettigan · Joe Cooney · Timmy Dooley

An amendment to the bill · motion failed 61–79

Voted for 2 Michael McNamara · Violet-Anne Wynne

Voted against 2 Cathal Crowe · Joe Carey

Did not vote 3 Donna McGettigan · Joe Cooney · Timmy Dooley

An amendment to the bill · motion failed 61–79

Voted for 2 Michael McNamara · Violet-Anne Wynne

Voted against 2 Cathal Crowe · Joe Carey

Did not vote 3 Donna McGettigan · Joe Cooney · Timmy Dooley

Education (Leaving Certificate 2021) (Accredited Grades) Bill 2021 [Seanad]: Committee and Remaining Stages

2021-05-19 · 2 votes

An amendment to the bill · motion failed 49–75

Voted for 1 Violet-Anne Wynne

Voted against 2 Cathal Crowe · Joe Carey

Did not vote 3 Donna McGettigan · Joe Cooney · Timmy Dooley

An amendment to the bill · motion failed 46–74

Voted for 1 Violet-Anne Wynne

Voted against 2 Cathal Crowe · Joe Carey

Did not vote 3 Donna McGettigan · Joe Cooney · Timmy Dooley

Cathal Crowe — Fianna Fáil 6 votes · 9 questions · 59 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 9 total

Further and Higher Education 4 questions
- 2021-05-19 Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if he will consider liaising with Irish third-level institutions on contingency plans for study abroad programmes that are due to begin in September 2021 in view of the fact that visa appointments at the relevant embassies are delayed (details supplied). [26679/21]
- 2021-05-20 Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the supports he will make available to the Limerick Institute of Technology to develop its campus at Coonagh. [26718/21]
- 2021-05-20 Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the status of plans to reform the CAO system of access to third-level education; if plans will come on stream in 2021; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26966/21]
- 2021-05-20 Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the status of progress of the Cassells report with input from the European Commission; when the report will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26967/21]
Social 2 questions
- 2021-05-18 Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Social Protection the number of persons in County Clare currently in receipt of the pandemic unemployment payment; the number of persons in County Galway currently in receipt of the payment; the number in each county who were in receipt of the payment on the same date in April 2021; the number of persons in each county who have received the payment since the introduction of the payment; the total expenditure on such payments in each county over that time; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26258/21]
- 2021-05-18 Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Social Protection the progress on the implementation of the Roadmap for Social Inclusion 2020-2025; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26259/21]
Enterprise 1 question
- 2021-05-18 Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he will contact the Egyptian Government to register concern for cargo bound for Ireland on a ship (details supplied) that has been detained at Suez Port; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26498/21]
Finance 1 question
- 2021-05-18 Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Finance if the Covid restrictions support scheme will be extended beyond the end of May 2021 for travel agents. [25895/21]
Education 1 question
- 2021-05-18 Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Education the status of talks between her Department and a union (details supplied) relating to pay and conditions for school secretaries and caretakers; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26201/21]

New lobbying 59 returns

Sisters of Mercy Environment
- The lobbying concerned the Climate Action Bill going through its second stage and being voted on in the DAIL
Rehab Group Public Expenditure and Reform
- Very little use by Public Bodies of EU Procurement Directive & WSS funding
Early Childhood Ireland · 2 returns Children and Youth Affairs
- The bespoke Employment Wage Subsidy Scheme (EWSS) for the childcare sector
- Our Annual Childcare Barometer 2021
One Family Justice and Equality
- General Scheme on Parent’s Leave and Benefit (Amendment) Bill.
Respect Vapers Health
- Legislation on vaping products
Letterkenny Chamber of Commerce Public Expenditure and Reform
- Financial supports for businesses and local economies
Chambers Ireland · 2 returns Transport · Public Expenditure and Reform
- eScooters legislation
- Financial supports for businesses and local economies
Inclusion Ireland · 2 returns Health
- Covid-19 Vaccinations and Services
- Data Protection & Consent
Irish Hospital Consultants Association Health
- Committee Hearing on Protection and Support of Frontline Health Care Workers
Lufthansa Technik Shannon Limited Employment
- Shannon based companies, LTSL and LTTS operate in the aviation maintenance sector, employing 730+ staff. The COVID-19 pandemic continues to have a devastating impact on our business and revenues have fallen significantly. Our correspondence to and meetings with government TDs and Ministers sought an extension to EWSS / State Covid supports. The company’s meetings with and correspondence to Clare County Council sought a reduction in rents and rates.
Scouting Ireland Children and Youth Affairs
- To increase funding for Scouting Ireland through once off funding of 2 million
Ibec Economic Development and Industry
- Mid-West region investment priorities for the mid-term National Development Plan (NDP) review
Limelight Communications Transport
- Covid 19 business supports & Government policy relating to International Travel
NBI Infrastructure DAC Communications
- Public Policy or Programme
Trócaire Foreign Affairs
- Human rights and international humanitarian law in Israel and the occupied Palestinian territory
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA · 3 returns Agriculture · Heritage · Transport
- Results-Based Environment Agri Pilot (REAP)
- Submission Re: S.I. No. 254/1986 - European Communities (Wildlife Act, 1976) (Amendment) Regulations, 1986. Control of Certain Wild Bird Species
- Driver Theory Test
Irish Penal Reform Trust Justice and Equality
- Progress in the Penal System 2020
FTI Consulting Health
- GW Pharmaceuticals sent a letter in the context of membership of the Oireachtas Health Committee, to request a meeting to discuss cannabinoid science and GW Pharmaceuticals.
Pender & Associates Ltd Children and Youth Affairs
- Reopening and long term sustainability of the early learning and child care sector in Ireland
Irish Medical Organisation Health
- COVID 19 - Protection and support for frontline health care workers
Hume Brophy · 2 returns Health · Transport
- Governance review of drugs approval and procurement process
- Recovery of the Irish Aviation Sector
National Union of Journalists Communications
- Iconic Media need to recognise the union amongst their members
Irish Red Cross Finance
- Request for Clar Funding grants scheme
Irish Cancer Society · 4 returns Health
- Covid-19 impact on cancer services and patients
- Daffodil Day 2021
- Introductory meetings with volunteer Irish Cancer Society grassroots Advocacy Champions
- The financial impact of cancer
CHILDREN'S RIGHTS ALLIANCE - REPUBLIC OF IRELAND LIMITED Children and Youth Affairs
- Submission on the General Scheme of the Parent’s Leave and Benefit (Amendment) Bill
National Women's Council of Ireland Justice and Equality
- Seek support to ask the minister for children, equality, disability. Integration and youth to enact commitments from budget 2021 on extending parents leave
Insurance Ireland Banking and Financial Institutions
- On behalf of members, providing input into insurers response to Covid 19
RWE Renewables Ireland (formerly Innogy Renewables Ireland Limited) Energy and Natural Resources
- Proposed Wind Farm
Threshold Housing
- Email to the Deputy
Cork Chamber Public Expenditure and Reform
- Financial supports for businesses and local economies
Sage Advocacy Health
- To share a discussion document with elected representatives to highlight key long term care issues in Ireland and to suggest a policy action framework for an alternative model of long-term support and care which could be progressed through the Government’s proposed Commission on Care.
Galway Chamber · 2 returns Public Expenditure and Reform
- Regional Airports
- Financial supports for businesses and local economies
Hanover Media Strategy Limited Health
- Update on COVID-19 Vaccine AstraZeneca
Ennis Chamber of Commerce Local Government
- The public realm works underway in Ennis were deemed non essential by Clare County Council, when Covid-19 level 5 restrictions were introduced in January 2021. On behalf of our members operating in the affected streets we lobbied to have the works re-categorised as essential in order to minimise disruption to businesses.
Wind Energy Ireland · 5 returns Energy and Natural Resources · Environment
- Development of the electricity grid
- Development of onshore renewable energy projects
- Development of offshore wind energy
- Cost of renewable electricity
- Maritime Area Planning Bill
Unite the Union, Ireland Region Transport
- Situation of Approved Driving Instructors in the context of Covid-19 and associated restrictions
Dublin Chamber of Commerce Economic Development and Industry
- Communication with Fianna Fail oireachtas members on business issues
Limerick Chamber Transport
- Proposed measures in support of Shannon airport
mytaxi network Ireland (trading as FREE NOW) Transport
- Calling for increased support for electrification of taxi fleet
The Irish Society for Autism Health
- The impact of Covid 19 and the need for autism specific legislation
Irish Council for Civil Liberties · 2 returns Justice and Equality · Health
- Institutional Burials Bill
- Collection and Retention of Personal Data Pertaining to Autistic Children Taking Legal Action Against the State.
Alcohol Awareness Foundation Limited Health
- Letters sharing Drinkaware's MUP Explainer for the general public as an FYI
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
Health Research Charities Ireland Health
- HRCI 2021 position paper: Renewal through health research

Donna McGettigan — Sinn Féin 0 votes · 0 questions · 4 new lobbying returns

New lobbying 4 returns

Clare Public Participation Network · 2 returns EU Affairs · Energy and Natural Resources
- Clare PPN Contacted all Clare County Councillors via email to ask that they would support a motion calling for the Dail to properly debate the EU Canada Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement in advance of possible ratification of the ISDS Courts aspect.
- Clare PPN wrote to all Clare County Councillors requesting that they set up a task force to deal with the issues of water and sewage provision in the County as administered by Irish Water - these issues affect zoning and planning and our members feel the Councillors should have input
Obair Newmarket on fergus CLG Community
- Contacted Clare Co Councilors to get their support for our Town and Village grant application
Irish Offshore Operators' Association CLG Energy and Natural Resources
- Email to highlight the effects of the Amendment for the Offshore Petroleum industry in the Climate Action and Low Carbon Development (Amendment) Bill 2021

Joe Cooney — Fine Gael 0 votes · 0 questions · 5 new lobbying returns

New lobbying 5 returns

Clare Public Participation Network · 2 returns EU Affairs · Energy and Natural Resources
- Clare PPN Contacted all Clare County Councillors via email to ask that they would support a motion calling for the Dail to properly debate the EU Canada Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement in advance of possible ratification of the ISDS Courts aspect.
- Clare PPN wrote to all Clare County Councillors requesting that they set up a task force to deal with the issues of water and sewage provision in the County as administered by Irish Water - these issues affect zoning and planning and our members feel the Councillors should have input
Obair Newmarket on fergus CLG Community
- Contacted Clare Co Councilors to get their support for our Town and Village grant application
RWE Renewables Ireland (formerly Innogy Renewables Ireland Limited) Energy and Natural Resources
- Proposed Wind Farm
Irish Offshore Operators' Association CLG Energy and Natural Resources
- Email to highlight the effects of the Amendment for the Offshore Petroleum industry in the Climate Action and Low Carbon Development (Amendment) Bill 2021

Timmy Dooley — Fianna Fáil 0 votes · 0 questions · 27 new lobbying returns

New lobbying 27 returns

Vulcan Consulting Limited Transport
- E-scooter legislation and introducing Zipp Mobility
Uplift Trade
- Uplift members emailed members of the Climate Action Committee asking that CETA is not dropped from the committee's agenda
Zipp Mobility Transport
- Micromobility Legislation
Ecocem Ireland Environment
- Low carbon materials in the Climate Action Bill
Irish Solar Energy Association Energy and Natural Resources
- Promotion of solar PV deployment in Republic of Ireland through appropriate Government policy and regulatory framework.
Limelight Communications Transport
- Covid 19 business supports & Government policy relating to International Travel
Irish Travel Agents Association Transport
- Covid 19 business supports and Government policy relating to International Travel
Trócaire · 2 returns Foreign Affairs
- Vaccine equity, climate and biodiversity, business and human rights and CETA, and Syria
- Human rights and international humanitarian law in Israel and the occupied Palestinian territory
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA · 4 returns Agriculture · Heritage · Transport · Environment
- Results-Based Environment Agri Pilot (REAP)
- Submission Re: S.I. No. 254/1986 - European Communities (Wildlife Act, 1976) (Amendment) Regulations, 1986. Control of Certain Wild Bird Species
- Driver Theory Test
- Climate Action & Low Carbon Development (Amendment) Bill 2021
RWE Renewables Ireland (formerly Innogy Renewables Ireland Limited) Energy and Natural Resources
- Proposed Wind Farm
Hume Brophy Transport
- Recovery of the Irish Aviation Sector
Threshold Housing
- Emailed the Senator regarding forthcoming legislation.
Insight Consultants Energy and Natural Resources
- To raise the issue of Air Pollution caused by the burning of Smoky Coal
Irish Bioenergy Association Energy and Natural Resources
- Emissions in Transport - The role of Bioenergy in decarbonising Transport
Friends of the Earth Energy and Natural Resources
- ESB before Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action
Galway Chamber Public Expenditure and Reform
- Regional Airports
Wind Energy Ireland Energy and Natural Resources
- Development of the electricity grid
Unite the Union, Ireland Region Transport
- Situation of Approved Driving Instructors in the context of Covid-19 and associated restrictions
Limerick Chamber Transport
- Proposed measures in support of Shannon airport
Irish Offshore Operators' Association CLG · 3 returns Energy and Natural Resources
- Email to highlight the effects of the Amendment for the Offshore Petroleum industry in the Climate Action and Low Carbon Development (Amendment) Bill 2021
- Meeting to highlight the exclusion of indigenous gas in the Energy Security Review tender.
- Request the Climate Action Committee discuss the Energy Security Review.
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