Cork East — week of Mon, 17 May — Watch Them Work

What your Cork East TDs did this week

Mon, 17 May – 23 May 2021 · 4 TDs · 3 bills voted on · 39 questions · 111 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 2 Pat Buckley · Seán Sherlock

Voted against 2 David Stanton · James O'Connor

Did not vote 2 Liam Quaide · Noel McCarthy

Financial Resolution: Stamp Duties

2021-05-19 · 3 votes

An amendment to the bill · motion failed 60–79

Voted for 2 Pat Buckley · Seán Sherlock

Voted against 2 David Stanton · James O'Connor

Did not vote 2 Liam Quaide · Noel McCarthy

An amendment to the bill · motion failed 61–79

Voted for 2 Pat Buckley · Seán Sherlock

Voted against 2 David Stanton · James O'Connor

Did not vote 2 Liam Quaide · Noel McCarthy

An amendment to the bill · motion failed 61–79

Voted for 2 Pat Buckley · Seán Sherlock

Voted against 2 David Stanton · James O'Connor

Did not vote 2 Liam Quaide · Noel McCarthy

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 2 Pat Buckley · Seán Sherlock

Voted against 2 David Stanton · James O'Connor

Did not vote 2 Liam Quaide · Noel McCarthy

An amendment to the bill · motion failed 46–74

Voted for 2 Pat Buckley · Seán Sherlock

Voted against 2 David Stanton · James O'Connor

Did not vote 2 Liam Quaide · Noel McCarthy

James O'Connor — Fianna Fáil 6 votes · 10 questions · 31 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 10 total

Finance 4 questions
- 2021-05-20 Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Finance if the Covid restrictions support scheme will be withdrawn from travel agencies on 17 May 2021; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27306/21]
- 2021-05-20 Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Finance if a double week of the Covid restrictions support scheme will be paid to travel agencies on the week commencing the 17 May 2021; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27307/21]
- 2021-05-20 Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Finance the length of time the Covid restrictions support scheme payment will remain in place for the travel agencies sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27308/21]
- 2021-05-20 Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Finance if the status of the travel agency sector (details supplied) will be acknowledged; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27309/21]
Social 2 questions
- 2021-05-18 Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Social Protection the status of the extension of the hot school meals programme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26254/21]
- 2021-05-18 Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Social Protection the progress on the provision of pensions for community employment scheme supervisors; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26255/21]
Further and Higher Education 2 questions
- 2021-05-20 Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the measures in place to provide additional protection for those living in student-specific accommodation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26961/21]
- 2021-05-20 Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the status of the reform of the SUSI grant; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26960/21]
Education 1 question
- 2021-05-18 Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Education if the application for works under the summer works scheme for a school (details supplied) will be granted; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26607/21]
Agriculture 1 question
- 2021-05-20 Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the status of the provision of pier and other coastal defence funding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26929/21]

New lobbying 31 returns

Sisters of Mercy Environment
- The lobbying concerned the Climate Action Bill going through its second stage and being voted on in the DAIL
One Family Justice and Equality
- General Scheme of the Family Law Courts Bill
daa plc · 4 returns Transport
- Provide a full briefing on the Cork airport Runway Reconstruction project
- Brief on airports and aviation and encourage the early adoption of the digital green passport, the deeming of conventional passport services to be essential work and the need for continuation of covid supports for aviation, together with a full briefing on the Cork airport Runway Reconstruction project.
- Meeting with DPO to brief on airports and aviation and encourage the early adoption of the digital green passport, the deeming of conventional passport services to be essential work and the need for continuation of covid supports for aviation, together with a full briefing on the Cork airport Runway Reconstruction project and the recommendations from the National Civil Aviation Development Forum report for restarting aviatio
- Providing an update on the Cork Airport Runway Reconstruction Project and the traffic situation at the airport and the outlook for the year.
Chambers Ireland Transport
- eScooters legislation
Cobh and Harbour Chamber Transport
- Upgrade of the R624 regional road and articulate public & business concerns
Vincent Jennings/Convenience Stores and Newsagents Association (CSNA) Employment
- Statutory Sick Pay Scheme
Ibec · 2 returns Economic Development and Industry
- Cork region investment priorities for the mid-term review of the National Development Plan
- Ibec Economic Policy Priorities
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
Pender & Associates Ltd Tourism
- Impact of Covid-19 pandemic on tourism in Midleton, Co. Cork. Operation of Irish Distillers throughout pandemic including hand sanitiser provision.
Irish Distillers Economic Development and Industry
- Impact of Covid-19 pandemic on tourism in Midleton, Co. Cork. Operation of Irish Distillers throughout pandemic including hand sanitiser provision.
Oxfam Ireland Trade
- Co-signatory to letter requesting that the Oireachtas Committee on Enterprise, Trade and Employment review Ireland's position on TRIPS waiver
Irish Penal Reform Trust Justice and Equality
- Prison Law Seminar: Prison Rules 2007
National Union of Journalists Communications
- Iconic Media need to recognise the union amongst their members
Irish Cancer Society · 2 returns Health
- Introductory meetings with volunteer Irish Cancer Society grassroots Advocacy Champions
- The financial impact of cancer
Hume Brophy Transport
- Recovery of the Irish Aviation Sector
Meta Platforms Ireland Ltd · 2 returns Local Government · Communications
- Discussions regarding the General Scheme of the Electoral Reform Bill
- Discussions regarding the Online Safety and Media Regulation Bill
Gerard Howlin Finance
- To lobby for the policy objectives of ILCU as set out in its 2020 Vision document and its detailed policy documents on funding for social housing, lending to SMEs and provision of micro-credit. To lobby for delivery of commitments to credit unions in the Programme for Government. To provide information to Oireachtas members on credit union issues of interest to them.
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA Agriculture
- Glanbia's Milk Supply Policy
Unite the Union, Ireland Region Transport
- Situation of Approved Driving Instructors in the context of Covid-19 and associated restrictions
Vulcan Consulting Limited Sports and Recreation
- Sale of Tickets Legislation
Amnesty International Ireland Health
- Joint coalition letters to Oireachtas Joint Committee on Enterprise, Trade and Employment and Joint Committee on EU Affairs re Covid-19 TRIPS waiver
Irish League of Credit Unions Finance
- To Lobby for the League's policy objectives as set out in our Vision 2020 document
Irish Offshore Operators' Association CLG · 2 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.

Liam Quaide — Social Democrats 0 votes · 0 questions · 0 new lobbying returns

Quiet week — no questions filed or new lobbying returns.

Noel McCarthy — Fine Gael 0 votes · 0 questions · 1 new lobbying return

New lobbying 1 return

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

Pat Buckley — Sinn Féin 6 votes · 1 question · 7 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 1 total

Education 1 question
- 2021-05-18 Deputy Pat Buckley asked the Minister for Education the status of the progression of secondary school builds and temporary accommodation in Carrigtwohill, Cobh and Midleton in east County Cork. [26431/21]

New lobbying 7 returns

Sisters of Mercy Environment
- The lobbying concerned the Climate Action Bill going through its second stage and being voted on in the DAIL
Inclusion Ireland Health
- Covid-19 Vaccinations and Services
Ibec Economic Development and Industry
- Cork region investment priorities for the mid-term review of the National Development Plan
National Union of Journalists Communications
- Iconic Media need to recognise the union amongst their members
Irish Cancer Society · 2 returns Health
- Introductory meetings with volunteer Irish Cancer Society grassroots Advocacy Champions
- The financial impact of cancer
Threshold Housing
- Email to the Deputy