Cork North-Central — week of Mon, 17 May — Watch Them Work

What your Cork North-Central TDs did this week

Mon, 17 May – 23 May 2021 · 5 TDs · 3 bills voted on · 29 questions · 190 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 Thomas Gould

Voted against 2 Colm Burke · Pádraig O'Sullivan

Did not vote 2 Eoghan Kenny · Ken O'Flynn

Financial Resolution: Stamp Duties

2021-05-19 · 3 votes

An amendment to the bill · motion failed 60–79

Voted for 2 Mick Barry · Thomas Gould

Voted against 2 Colm Burke · Pádraig O'Sullivan

Did not vote 2 Eoghan Kenny · Ken O'Flynn

An amendment to the bill · motion failed 61–79

Voted for 2 Mick Barry · Thomas Gould

Voted against 2 Colm Burke · Pádraig O'Sullivan

Did not vote 2 Eoghan Kenny · Ken O'Flynn

An amendment to the bill · motion failed 61–79

Voted for 2 Mick Barry · Thomas Gould

Voted against 2 Colm Burke · Pádraig O'Sullivan

Did not vote 2 Eoghan Kenny · Ken O'Flynn

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 Mick Barry · Thomas Gould

Voted against 2 Colm Burke · Pádraig O'Sullivan

Did not vote 2 Eoghan Kenny · Ken O'Flynn

An amendment to the bill · motion failed 46–74

Voted for 1 Thomas Gould

Voted against 2 Colm Burke · Pádraig O'Sullivan

Did not vote 2 Eoghan Kenny · Ken O'Flynn

Colm Burke — Fine Gael 6 votes · 11 questions · 52 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 11 total

Agriculture 5 questions
- 2021-05-20 Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if consideration will be given to making resources available in order that all farmers that have applied to the REAP scheme which opened in the past number of weeks for applications and had by its closing date 11,000 applications from farmers will be accepted into the scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27026/21]
- 2021-05-20 Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the status of negotiations by his Department on accessing the South Korean market for Irish grass-fed beef produce; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27027/21]
- 2021-05-20 Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the way his Department plans to implement revised definitions of good agricultural environmental conditions or cross-compliance proposed for the next CAP programme ensuring that a flexible approach is adopted when implementing good agricultural environmental conditions at national level in order to minimise the impact on farmers and farm businesses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27227/21]
- 2021-05-20 Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the details of the way his Department is pursuing new market opportunities for Irish food produce in view of the fact Irish agri-food companies need to diversify their independence on the UK market in a post-Brexit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27223/21]
- 2021-05-20 Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his plans for a genuine farmer definition that must ensure that CAP payments are made to farmers that are actively farming which will be a requirement for all member states in the European Union under the next CAP programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27226/21]
Social 2 questions
- 2021-05-18 Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Social Protection the way room rental income is treated for those with a serious condition or disability when assessing a disability allowance application in circumstances in which the rent collected is entirely for the purposes of meeting mortgage payments and keeping a person’s home; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26076/21]
- 2021-05-18 Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Social Protection the initiatives her Department will take in order to assist young persons in returning to the workforce following the easing of Covid-19 restrictions; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26128/21]
Further and Higher Education 2 questions
- 2021-05-20 Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if additional supports will be put in place for new technological universities which may have commenced during Covid-19, such as the Munster Technological University, to move to on-campus learning in the upcoming term if the circumstances surrounding Covid-19 allow for such a move; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27029/21]
- 2021-05-20 Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the supports that will be put in place for students returning to on-campus learning in the upcoming term; if the circumstances surrounding Covid-19 allow for such a move; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27028/21]
Education 2 questions
- 2021-05-20 Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Education if consideration will be given to the inclusion of a farm safety section in the agricultural science curriculum at secondary school level; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27224/21]
- 2021-05-20 Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Education if consideration will be given to the inclusion of a farm safety segment and presentation series for children at primary-school level; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27225/21]

New lobbying 52 returns

BeLonG To Youth Services Ltd. Health
- Access to healthcare for Trans young people in Ireland.
Irish Heart Foundation Health
- COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout Priority List
Sisters of Mercy Environment
- The lobbying concerned the Climate Action Bill going through its second stage and being voted on in the DAIL
daa plc Transport
- Provide a full briefing on the Cork airport Runway Reconstruction project
Respect Vapers Health
- Legislation on vaping products
Irish Pharmaceutical Healthcare Association · 2 returns Health
- Access to new medicines
- Extension of framework agreement on medicines.
Alcohol Forum Ireland · 2 returns Justice and Equality
- Regional briefings in collaboration with ICANN and Drug and Alcohol Task Forces, on Deliver Change on Drink Deliveries campaign.
- Briefing and follow up communications in relation to Deliver Change on Drink Deliveries campaign.
Irish Dental Association · 2 returns Health
- Correspondence re delay in vaccination of dentists plus their potential participation as vaccinators
- Problems with Dental Treatment Services Scheme
NCBI · 2 returns Health
- The expansion of the Eye Clinic Liaison Officer Service (ECLO's) to acute hospitals outside of Dublin
- The expansion of the Eye Clinic Liaison Officer Service (ECLO's) to acute hospitals outside of Dublin
Irish Hospital Consultants Association Health
- Committee Hearing on Protection and Support of Frontline Health Care Workers
Ibec Economic Development and Industry
- Cork region investment priorities for the mid-term review of the National Development Plan
BioMarin International Limited Health
- Rare disease policy in Ireland
Inclusion Ireland Health
- Data Protection & Consent
Vulcan Consulting Limited Health
- Rare disease policy in Ireland
Irish Kidney Association Health
- Priorities on Vaccination
JKS Communications Health
- reimbursement for gene therapy for rare degenerative eye disease
NBI Infrastructure DAC Communications
- Public Policy or Programme
Irish Penal Reform Trust Justice and Equality
- Progress in the Penal System 2020
FTI Consulting Health
- GW Pharmaceuticals met with David Cullinane TD and Colm Burke TD, in the context of their membership of the Oireachtas Health Committee, to discuss cannabinoid science and GW Pharmaceuticals.
Alcohol Action Ireland Health
- Mid term review of National Drugs Strategy – Reducing Harm, Supporting Recovery
Irish Medical Organisation Health
- COVID 19 - Protection and support for frontline health care workers
MSD Health
- Oncology Policy
Hume Brophy Health
- Governance review of drugs approval and procurement process
National Union of Journalists · 2 returns Communications
- Iconic Media need to recognise the union amongst their members
- Iconic Media need to recognise the union amongst their members
Irish Cancer Society · 2 returns Health · Employment
- Oireachtas Cross-Party Group on Cancer
- Returning to work after cancer
Insurance Ireland Banking and Financial Institutions
- On behalf of members, providing input into insurers response to Covid 19
Hanover Media Strategy Limited · 3 returns Health
- Creation of national policy with regard to Orphan Medicinal Products
- Treatment of Irish patients with Amyloidosis in Ireland and reimbursement pathway for Alnylam medicines
- Update on COVID-19 Vaccine AstraZeneca
Home and Community Care Ireland Health
- Covid-19 issues in the home care sector
Nursing Homes Ireland · 2 returns Health
- Presentation of NHI's submission of the Atypical Working Scheme to advocate on behalf of members articulating workforce challenges and recruitment obstacles presenting in our sector
- To ask the Minister for Health the expenditure incurred for HSE nursing homes in the management of Covid19 to date; the geographical distribution of the funding; the number of HSE nursing homes that have received funding. NHI is seeking detail regarding such information that has not been publicly disclosed
Sage Advocacy · 3 returns Health
- Covid-19 & Adult Day Centres: To ascertain when adult day centres, which enable older people to retain their independence and continue living in their own communities, will reopen?
- 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.
- Covid 19 & Nursing Homes: To raise issues of concern highlighted by nursing home residents and their families and noted by Sage Advocacy through its work, with government representatives.
Vertex Pharmaceuticals (Europe) Limited Health
- Cystic Fibrosis landscape in Ireland
The Irish Society for Autism Health
- The impact of Covid 19 and the need for autism specific legislation
Transgender Equality Network Ireland Health
- Discussion on Transgender Healthcare for young people
Irish Council for Civil Liberties Health
- Collection and Retention of Personal Data Pertaining to Autistic Children Taking Legal Action Against the State.
Irish Egg Marketing Ltd Agriculture
- Implementation of the recommendations of the report on the poultry sector published in 2020, titled "The Economic Importance of the Poultry (Meat and Eggs) Sector" by Prof. Thia Hennessy, CUB. UCD which identified the provision of a co-funded poultry protection fund as a priority.
Alcohol Awareness Foundation Limited Health
- Letters sharing Drinkaware's MUP Explainer for the general public as an FYI
Limelight Communications Health
- Issues pertinent to older around health, loneliness, housing.
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.
Health Research Charities Ireland · 2 returns Health
- HRCI 2021 position paper: Renewal through health research
- HRCI 2021 position paper: Renewal through health research

Eoghan Kenny — Labour Party 0 votes · 0 questions · 0 new lobbying returns

Quiet week — no questions filed or new lobbying returns.

Ken O'Flynn — Independent Ireland 0 votes · 0 questions · 0 new lobbying returns

Quiet week — no questions filed or new lobbying returns.

Pádraig O'Sullivan — Fianna Fáil 6 votes · 6 questions · 21 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 6 total

Social 2 questions
- 2021-05-18 Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Social Protection if persons in receipt of the carer’s allowance who worked in excess of the 18.5 hours in nursing homes and care homes which was permitted as a result of staff shortages during the pandemic will be penalised; if she will look favourably on these cases; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25571/21]
- 2021-05-18 Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Social Protection if consideration will be given to extending the school meals programme to all schools in the country; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25572/21]
Further and Higher Education 2 questions
- 2021-05-20 Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if he will provide an update on the roll-out of rapid antigen testing in third-level colleges which will facilitate the return of students to on-campus learning; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26441/21]
- 2021-05-20 Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if he will provide an update on the SUSI review; if the new criteria for the scheme will be available to students making their applications in 2021; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26440/21]
Environment 1 question
- 2021-05-18 Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if the criteria for accessing the solar PV scheme will be reviewed (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25869/21]
Agriculture 1 question
- 2021-05-20 Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if will he intervene in the milk price crisis in a company (details supplied) and facilitate proper discussions between the suppliers affected and the company; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26442/21]

New lobbying 21 returns

Sisters of Mercy Environment
- The lobbying concerned the Climate Action Bill going through its second stage and being voted on in the DAIL
Early Childhood Ireland Children and Youth Affairs
- The bespoke Employment Wage Subsidy Scheme (EWSS) for the childcare sector
Instinctif Partners Public Affairs Ireland Health
- Discussion about eHealth policy in Ireland and the broader ecosystem
daa plc Transport
- Provide a full briefing on the Cork airport Runway Reconstruction project
Cork Simon Community Housing
- Update on Cork Simon's planned development of affordable housing
NCBI · 2 returns Health
- The expansion of the Eye Clinic Liaison Officer Service (ECLO's) to acute hospitals outside of Dublin
- The expansion of the Eye Clinic Liaison Officer Service (ECLO's) to acute hospitals outside of Dublin
Inclusion Ireland Education and Training
- Bullying
Ibec Economic Development and Industry
- Cork region investment priorities for the mid-term review of the National Development Plan
BioMarin International Limited Health
- Rare disease policy in Ireland
Vulcan Consulting Limited Health
- Rare disease policy in Ireland
NBI Infrastructure DAC Communications
- Public Policy or Programme
Trócaire Foreign Affairs
- Human rights and international humanitarian law in Israel and the occupied Palestinian territory
Apple Distribution International Ltd. Education and Training
- Discussion of models for device procurement and explanation of Apple's offer in education.
Pender & Associates Ltd Children and Youth Affairs
- Reopening and long term sustainability of the early learning and child care sector in Ireland
National Union of Journalists Communications
- Iconic Media need to recognise the union amongst their members
Hanover Media Strategy Limited · 2 returns Health
- Creation of national policy with regard to Orphan Medicinal Products
- Treatment of Irish patients with Amyloidosis in Ireland and reimbursement pathway for Alnylam medicines
Threshold Housing
- Email to the Deputy
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.

Thomas Gould — Sinn Féin 6 votes · 4 questions · 26 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 4 total

Agriculture 2 questions
- 2021-05-20 Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his views on the recent introduction of dairy caps by a company (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26931/21]
- 2021-05-20 Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the reason cattle are routinely transported across long distances for slaughter. [26932/21]
Transport 1 question
- 2021-05-18 Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Transport if he will address the case of a person (details supplied). [25839/21]
Further and Higher Education 1 question
- 2021-05-20 Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if he has met with UCC or MTU to discuss the possibility of locating a campus on the northside of Cork city. [26935/21]

New lobbying 26 returns

Sisters of Mercy Environment
- The lobbying concerned the Climate Action Bill going through its second stage and being voted on in the DAIL
Early Childhood Ireland Children and Youth Affairs
- The bespoke Employment Wage Subsidy Scheme (EWSS) for the childcare sector
Merchants QuayIreland Ltd Community
- Proposals re. drug treatment, homelessness and related matters
Alcohol Forum Ireland · 2 returns Justice and Equality
- Regional briefings in collaboration with ICANN and Drug and Alcohol Task Forces, on Deliver Change on Drink Deliveries campaign.
- Briefing and follow up communications in relation to Deliver Change on Drink Deliveries campaign.
Inclusion Ireland Health
- Covid-19 Vaccinations and Services
Cork Simon Community Housing
- Update on Cork Simon's planned development of affordable housing
Premier Lotteries Ireland Designated Activity Company Public Expenditure and Reform
- Briefing on the operation of the National Lottery, and the collection and distribution of Good Causes Funding.
NCBI · 2 returns Health
- The expansion of the Eye Clinic Liaison Officer Service (ECLO's) to acute hospitals outside of Dublin
- The expansion of the Eye Clinic Liaison Officer Service (ECLO's) to acute hospitals outside of Dublin
Ibec Economic Development and Industry
- Cork region investment priorities for the mid-term review of the National Development Plan
Simon Communities of Ireland · 2 returns Housing
- Prevention of Homelessness
- Residential Tenancies and Valuation Bill 2021
Irish Penal Reform Trust Justice and Equality
- All Party Oireachtas Group on Penal Reform
National Union of Journalists Communications
- Iconic Media need to recognise the union amongst their members
National Women's Council of Ireland Local Government
- Electoral Reform Bill
Community Law & Mediation Housing
- Report and draft legislation: Vacant homes under the Fair Deal Scheme: Part of the solution to the homeless crisis?
Q4PR · 2 returns Community · Justice and Equality
- Proposals re drugs treatment, homelessness and related matters
- Proposals re the establishment of a Gambling Regulator
Threshold Housing
- Email to the Deputy
Hume Brophy Health
- Public Health (Alcohol) Act 2018
Friends of the Earth Energy and Natural Resources
- Solar Panel issues in Planning Regulations
Irish Council for Civil Liberties Local Government
- Electoral Reform Bill
Alcohol Awareness Foundation Limited Health
- Letters sharing Drinkaware's MUP Explainer for the general public as an FYI
Amnesty International Ireland Local Government
- Joint submission to Oireachtas Joint Committee on Housing, Local Government and Heritage on definition of ‘political purposes’ as contained in General Scheme of the Electoral Reform Bill 2020
Limelight Communications Health
- Issues pertinent to older around health, loneliness, housing.