Dún Laoghaire — week of Mon, 17 May

What your Dún Laoghaire TDs did this week

Mon, 17 May – 23 May 2021 · 4 TDs · 3 bills voted on · 36 questions · 160 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 against 3 Cormac Devlin · Jennifer Carroll MacNeill · Ossian Smyth

Did not vote 2 Barry Ward · Richard Boyd Barrett

Financial Resolution: Stamp Duties

2021-05-19 · 3 votes

An amendment to the bill · motion failed 60–79

Voted for 1 Richard Boyd Barrett

Voted against 3 Cormac Devlin · Jennifer Carroll MacNeill · Ossian Smyth

Did not vote 1 Barry Ward

An amendment to the bill · motion failed 61–79

Voted for 1 Richard Boyd Barrett

Voted against 3 Cormac Devlin · Jennifer Carroll MacNeill · Ossian Smyth

Did not vote 1 Barry Ward

An amendment to the bill · motion failed 61–79

Voted for 1 Richard Boyd Barrett

Voted against 3 Cormac Devlin · Jennifer Carroll MacNeill · Ossian Smyth

Did not vote 1 Barry Ward

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 against 3 Cormac Devlin · Jennifer Carroll MacNeill · Ossian Smyth

Did not vote 2 Barry Ward · Richard Boyd Barrett

An amendment to the bill · motion failed 46–74

Voted against 3 Cormac Devlin · Jennifer Carroll MacNeill · Ossian Smyth

Did not vote 2 Barry Ward · Richard Boyd Barrett

Barry Ward — Fine Gael 0 votes · 0 questions · 23 new lobbying returns

New lobbying 23 returns

Womens Aid Justice and Equality
- Sent the Women's Aid Submission to the Family Law Court Bill General Scheme to the Committee on Justice
Disability Federation of Ireland Justice and Equality
- Submission to the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice on the Dying with Dignity Bill 2020
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.
Irish Hospital Consultants Association Health
- Dying with Dignity Bill 2020
Ibec · 2 returns Public Expenditure and Reform · Economic Development and Industry
- Investment reboot for Dublin & Mid-East region
- Ibec's 2021 Policy Priorities
Center for Independent Living Justice and Equality
- ILMI submission on the Dying with Dignity bill sent to all members of Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice ( https://ilmi.ie/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/ILMI-Submission-on-the-Dying-With-Dignity-Bill.pdf)
RGDATA Economic Development and Industry
- Introduction of Minimum Unit Pricing for Alcohol
CHILDREN'S RIGHTS ALLIANCE - REPUBLIC OF IRELAND LIMITED Justice and Equality
- Reform of the family justice system
JKS Communications Development and Zoning
- DLRCC Development Plan + homebuilding reopening
Irish Travel Agents Association Transport
- Covid 19 business supports and Government policy relating to International Travel
Hume Brophy Justice and Equality
- Legislation governing assisted suicide
Irish Penal Reform Trust · 2 returns Justice and Equality
- Prison Law Seminar: Prison Rules 2007
- All Party Oireachtas Group on Penal Reform
Irish Cancer Society Health
- Daffodil Day 2021
Q4PR · 2 returns Transport · Justice and Equality
- Legislation regarding the regulation of miromobility in Ireland
- Proposals re the establishment of a Gambling Regulator
RWE Renewables Ireland (formerly Innogy Renewables Ireland Limited) Energy and Natural Resources
- Offshore Wind
Threshold Housing
- Emailed the Senator regarding forthcoming legislation.
Dublin Chamber of Commerce · 2 returns Economic Development and Industry
- Communication with Dublin oireachtas members on need for Urban plan to renew & support Dublin
- Communication with Dublin Oireachtas members on the Tourism Sector
Irish Council for Civil Liberties Justice and Equality
- Judicial Appointments Commission Bill
Retailers Against Smuggling Finance
- A mailout outlining RAS activities from Q1 2021

Cormac Devlin — Fianna Fáil 6 votes · 11 questions · 34 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 11 total

Education 3 questions
- 2021-05-18 Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Education if field trips are permitted for senior cycle students; the advice she has circulated to schools on the issue; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25907/21]
- 2021-05-18 Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Education if the patron body for a school (details supplied) has accepted or rejected the offer of temporary accommodation arrangements made on 28 April 2021; the date of the same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26351/21]
- 2021-05-18 Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Education the number of primary and post-primary schools are under the patronage of an organisation (details supplied); the number of school building projects that have been completed with the body in each of the years 2016 to 2020; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26352/21]
Justice 3 questions
- 2021-05-18 Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Justice the status of the operation and funding allocated by her Department to local Garda youth diversion projects as Ireland exits Covid-19 restrictions; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25901/21]
- 2021-05-18 Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Justice the status of the establishment of a new gambling regulator; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25902/21]
- 2021-05-18 Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Justice the number of gardaí allocated to the Garda public order unit by Garda division in the Dublin metropolitan region on 1 May 2019, 2020 and 2021; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25903/21]
Tourism 2 questions
- 2021-05-18 Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if indoor Irish language summer schools for pods of less than 15 children will be permitted in June 2021; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25900/21]
- 2021-05-18 Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if indoor Irish language summer schools for pods of less than 15 children will be permitted in June 2021; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25908/21]
Environment 1 question
- 2021-05-18 Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he will he consider proposals to introduce utilising a digital deposit and return scheme for plastic bottles and aluminium cans which would have a much lower carbon footprint and offer greater public convenience compared to the proposed return to retail digital return scheme model under consideration; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26354/21]
Transport 1 question
- 2021-05-18 Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Transport the details of meetings his officials have had with CIÉ regarding a scheme (details supplied) during the period 1 January 2018 to 1 May 2021; the status of efforts to resolve the dispute; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26353/21]
Foreign 1 question
- 2021-05-18 Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will prioritise the resumption of freedom of travel arrangements heretofore enjoyed under the common travel area subject to the appropriate public health advice in view of the improved Covid-19 situation and given that the United Kingdom operates a robust mandatory quarantine regime and has made significant progress on its vaccination programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26355/21]

New lobbying 34 returns

Sisters of Mercy Environment
- The lobbying concerned the Climate Action Bill going through its second stage and being voted on in the DAIL
Uplift Trade
- Uplift members emailed members of the Climate Action Committee asking that CETA is not dropped from the committee's agenda
Letterkenny Chamber of Commerce Public Expenditure and Reform
- Financial supports for businesses and local economies
Chambers Ireland Public Expenditure and Reform
- Financial supports for businesses and local economies
Inclusion Ireland · 2 returns Health
- Covid-19 Vaccinations and Services
- Vaccinations, Services & representation for vunerable persons on NPHET
Ibec Economic Development and Industry
- Investment reboot for Dublin
Irish Solar Energy Association Energy and Natural Resources
- Promotion of solar PV deployment in Republic of Ireland through appropriate Government policy and regulatory framework.
Abbott Health
- Outline the benefits of flash glucose monitoring technology in treating people with diabetes
JKS Communications · 2 returns Health · Development and Zoning
- reimbursement for gene therapy for rare degenerative eye disease
- DLRCC Development Plan + homebuilding reopening
Hume Brophy Environment
- Design of Ireland's Deposit Return Scheme (DRS)
Saint John of God Hospital clg Health
- 1) Gambling Control Bill & Gambling Addiction 2) Mental Health First Aid 3) Specialist Dementia Services
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
Alcohol Action Ireland Health
- Mid term review of National Drugs Strategy – Reducing Harm, Supporting Recovery
HINES REAL ESTATE IRELAND LIMITED Development and Zoning
- Update on progress of current permissions and proposed amendements/updates to Town Centre Retail.
National Union of Journalists Communications
- Iconic Media need to recognise the union amongst their members
Irish Cancer Society · 3 returns Health
- Covid-19 impact on cancer services and patients
- Daffodil Day 2021
- Introductory meetings with volunteer Irish Cancer Society grassroots Advocacy Champions
Threshold Housing
- Email to the Deputy
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
Irish Bioenergy Association Energy and Natural Resources
- Emissions in Transport - The role of Bioenergy in decarbonising Transport
Cork Chamber Public Expenditure and Reform
- Financial supports for businesses and local economies
Galway Chamber Public Expenditure and Reform
- Financial supports for businesses and local economies
Wind Energy Ireland Energy and Natural Resources
- Development of the electricity grid
Dublin Chamber of Commerce · 4 returns Economic Development and Industry
- Communication with Dublin oireachtas members on need for Urban plan to renew & support Dublin
- Communication with Dublin Oireachtas members on the Tourism Sector
- Communication with Fianna Fail oireachtas members on business issues
- Communication on remote and flexible working
St.Christopher's Services Ltd. Health
- Letter and Emails to an Taoiseach, Ministers and TDs - Final Request for Funding for St Christopher's Services
Dundalk Chamber Economic Development and Industry
- covid organised by Chambers Ireland

Jennifer Carroll MacNeill — Fine Gael 6 votes · 8 questions · 53 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 8 total

Social 2 questions
- 2021-05-18 Deputy Jennifer Carroll MacNeill asked the Minister for Social Protection the number of persons who have had their adult dependent payment reduced or lost in the past year due to audits; the age range of those who have lost their adult dependent payment or had it reduced; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26142/21]
- 2021-05-18 Deputy Jennifer Carroll MacNeill asked the Minister for Social Protection the approximate backlog on applications for the public services card; if public services card appointments have recommenced given level 5 restrictions have been lifted; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26143/21]
Enterprise 2 questions
- 2021-05-18 Deputy Jennifer Carroll MacNeill asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the number of jobs in IDA Ireland client companies in 2020 by county in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26531/21]
- 2021-05-18 Deputy Jennifer Carroll MacNeill asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the number of Enterprise Ireland supported jobs in 2020 by county in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26532/21]
Education 2 questions
- 2021-05-18 Deputy Jennifer Carroll MacNeill asked the Minister for Education when a school (details supplied) will move to the next stage of development in view of the fact that the school has been in prefabs for 40 years; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25593/21]
- 2021-05-18 Deputy Jennifer Carroll MacNeill asked the Minister for Education the status of the work being carried out in relation to the urgent need for a permanent building in the Blackrock, Booterstown area of County Dublin for a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25594/21]
Further and Higher Education 2 questions
- 2021-05-20 Deputy Jennifer Carroll MacNeill asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the progress on ensuring broader access to third-level education for persons with intellectual disabilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25560/21]
- 2021-05-20 Deputy Jennifer Carroll MacNeill asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science his plans to ensure third-level students can return fully to in-person learning and experiences; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25561/21]

New lobbying 53 returns

Womens Aid · 2 returns Justice and Equality
- Sent the Women's Aid Submission to the Family Law Court Bill General Scheme to the Committee on Justice
- Meeting with Jennifer Carroll MacNeill TD to discuss the Women's Aid submission to the Family Court Bill General Scheme 24.03.21
BeLonG To Youth Services Ltd. · 2 returns Children and Youth Affairs
- Review of the Gender Recognition Act, 2015
- The National LGBTI+ Youth Strategy
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
Pavee Point Traveller & Roma Centre Justice and Equality
- Equality issues for Travellers and Roma
Jerry O'Connor Foreign Affairs
- Launch of All-Island Community Fund
Disability Federation of Ireland Justice and Equality
- Submission to the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice on the Dying with Dignity Bill 2020
One Family · 2 returns Justice and Equality · Social Protection
- General Scheme of the Family Law Courts Bill
- Parental Leave Scheme
CyberSafeIreland Justice and Equality
- Garda vetting
Respect Vapers Health
- Legislation on vaping products
Chambers Ireland · 6 returns Energy and Natural Resources · Taxation · Development and Zoning · Public Expenditure and Reform · Local Government
- Offshore Wind
- Remote Working Tax Relief
- Town Centre First Strategy
- Statutory Sick Pay and Redundancy Payments
- Local Government Funding
- Financial supports for businesses and local economies
Irish Hospital Consultants Association Health
- Dying with Dignity Bill 2020
Sligo Chamber of Commerce and Industry Public Expenditure and Reform
- Financial supports for business and local economies
The Community Foundation for Ireland Foreign Affairs
- Launch of All-Island Community Fund
Ibec · 2 returns Economic Development and Industry
- Investment reboot for Dublin
- Ibec's 2021 Policy Priorities
Women for Election Justice and Equality
- Increasing the number of women elected as TD's and Local Councillors. Maternity Leave for Public Representatives. Gender Quotas in Local, European and Seanad Elections. Tackling abuse of politicians. Research of the barriers to women's participation in politics. Remote voting for Dail and Seanad. Childcare/Care expenses to be included in SIPO eligible expenses
Center for Independent Living Justice and Equality
- ILMI submission on the Dying with Dignity bill sent to all members of Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice ( https://ilmi.ie/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/ILMI-Submission-on-the-Dying-With-Dignity-Bill.pdf)
CHILDREN'S RIGHTS ALLIANCE - REPUBLIC OF IRELAND LIMITED Justice and Equality
- Reform of the family justice system
JKS Communications Health
- reimbursement for gene therapy for rare degenerative eye disease
Children in Hospital Ireland Health
- Providing information on the findings and recommendations of Children in Hospital Ireland’s research report ‘Childhood Illness, Financial Stress - The Hidden Costs of Hospital Care for Children’. The report focused on the non-medical costs associated with having a child in hospital and the financial supports available to families. Discussing the report's findings with DPOs and asking about the opportunity to present to Oireachtas committees.
Epilepsy Ireland · 2 returns Health
- Communication regarding the reimbursement of a new epilepsy medication.
- To raise awareness of and seek support for submission to Oireachtas Committee on Disability regarding epilepsy issues.
Saint John of God Hospital clg Health
- 1) Gambling Control Bill & Gambling Addiction 2) Mental Health First Aid 3) Specialist Dementia Services
Irish Penal Reform Trust · 3 returns Justice and Equality
- Progress in the Penal System 2020
- Prison Law Seminar: Prison Rules 2007
- All Party Oireachtas Group on Penal Reform
Alcohol Action Ireland Children and Youth Affairs
- Operation Encompass
Hume Brophy · 2 returns Justice and Equality · Health
- Legislation governing assisted suicide
- Highlight the benefits of ketogenic dietary therapy for the treatment of epilepsy and the need to support this through increasing the number of ketogenic dietitians available to supervise and prescribe this therapy.
National Union of Journalists Communications
- Iconic Media need to recognise the union amongst their members
Irish Family Planning Association Health
- National and international policy on sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR)
Irish Cancer Society Health
- Introductory meetings with volunteer Irish Cancer Society grassroots Advocacy Champions
RWE Renewables Ireland (formerly Innogy Renewables Ireland Limited) Energy and Natural Resources
- Offshore Wind
Cork Chamber Public Expenditure and Reform
- Financial supports for businesses and local economies
Threshold Housing
- Email to the Deputy
Dublin Rape Crisis Centre Justice and Equality
- Clarify the objectives of the Justice Committee in relation to their work on victim’s testimony in cases of rape and sexual assault
Image Learning and Development Training Network, company Limited by Guarantee T/A HABIC Economic Development and Industry
- Reactivation of the Personal Grooming Industry, COVID-19, supports needed and long term sectorial issues including the shadow and gig economy
Galway Chamber Public Expenditure and Reform
- Financial supports for businesses and local economies
Dublin Chamber of Commerce · 4 returns Economic Development and Industry
- Communication with Dublin oireachtas members on need for Urban plan to renew & support Dublin
- Communication with Dublin Oireachtas members on the Tourism Sector
- Communication on remote and flexible working
- Communication with Fine Gael on extension of EWSS & CRSS
Limerick Chamber Public Expenditure and Reform
- Financial supports for businesses and local economies
Irish Council for Civil Liberties Justice and Equality
- Judicial Appointments Commission Bill

Richard Boyd Barrett — People Before Profit-Solidarity 3 votes · 17 questions · 28 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 17 total

Taoiseach 8 questions
- 2021-05-18 Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Taoiseach the status of the programme for Government. [21779/21]
- 2021-05-18 Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Taoiseach the membership and terms of reference of the vaccine roll-out group chaired by the Secretary General of his Department. [24662/21]
- 2021-05-18 Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Taoiseach if he will report on his recent engagements with church leaders. [24249/21]
- 2021-05-19 Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Taoiseach if he will report on his most recent engagements with the President of the European Commission. [24250/21]
- 2021-05-19 Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Taoiseach if he will report on the policing reform implementation programme office based in his Department. [26506/21]
- 2021-05-19 Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Taoiseach if he will report on the work of the housing, infrastructure and digital unit of his Department. [26241/21]
- 2021-05-19 Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Taoiseach if he will report on the work of the economic division of his Department. [26242/21]
- 2021-05-19 Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Taoiseach if he will report on his latest engagement with the social partners. [24664/21]
Education 2 questions
- 2021-05-19 Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Education if she will meet with behaviour analysts working in special schools as per the recommendation of the Labour Court of December 2019 to address issues with their employment agreements which are due to expire in seven weeks; if permanent positions will be secured for them in order to maintain and continue their work supporting the education in special schools of children with autism and complex special education needs; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26855/21]
- 2021-05-20 Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Education if the sale of a site (details supplied) to her Department is progressing; if there is an expected date by which the special class will be available for use by the school; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27152/21]
Social 1 question
- 2021-05-18 Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Social Protection if she has read the NESC report on the position of the self-employed. [1330/21]
Transport 1 question
- 2021-05-18 Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Transport if he will intervene in the current crisis relating to the CIÉ pension schemes and ensure that the company takes no unilateral action until current court proceedings are finalised and resolved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26475/21]
Housing 1 question
- 2021-05-18 Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if a commitment will be given to the systematic testing of the waters of Dublin Bay at a minimum of ten locations throughout 356 days of the year (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26063/21]
Public 1 question
- 2021-05-19 Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the status of workers who have been transferred without their knowledge from a section 39 status organisation to a section 56 status which has had consequences for those workers' earnings and conditions; when and the way in which this change was made; if it is intended to ensure that sufficient funding and resources are available for Tusla and section 56 workers to allow for the reversal of FEMPI era cuts that have applied to public sector and section 38 and 39 employees; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26737/21]
Children 1 question
- 2021-05-19 Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the status of workers who have been transferred without their knowledge from a section 39 status organisation to a section 56 status which has had consequences for those workers earnings and conditions; when and the way in which this change was made; if it is intended to ensure sufficient funding and resources are available for Tusla and section 56 workers to allow for the reversal of FEMPI era cuts that have applied to public sector and section 38 and 39 employees; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26739/21]
Further and Higher Education 1 question
- 2021-05-20 Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science his views on whether limiting access to higher and further education is anachronistic; if he will consider establishing open access to third-level education for all; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26996/21]
Justice 1 question
- 2021-05-20 Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Justice if the fee of €950 for a naturalisation certificate can be waived for a person who has lived and paid tax in Ireland for 49 years and would be in difficulty paying the fee; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27430/21]

New lobbying 28 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 Social Protection
- NOPFA Statement on One-Parent Families in Lockdown
Respect Vapers Health
- Legislation on vaping products
Environmental Pillar · 4 returns Environment
- Raised awareness of the need to ensure that the Agri-Food Strategy 2030 is sustainable, with specific targets around climate action, biodiversity and environmental protection. Provided notification of the Environmental Pillar's withdrawal from the Agri-Food Strategy 2030 Committee due to significant gaps in relation to addressing environmental concerns. Requested meeting with relevant ministers and department officials.
- Raised concerns regarding the National Marine Planning Bill, its contents and the lack of Oireachtas and public debate surrounding the Bill; requested withdrawal of the Bill to allow for ample time for Oireachtas members to debate the Bill in detail, given its wide-ranging impacts on the marine environment, habitats and species.
- Notification of civil society events relating to concerns on Energy Charter Treaty
- Provided information regarding legal aspects of the Climate Bill
Ibec Economic Development and Industry
- Investment reboot for Dublin
Ireland-Palestine Solidarity Campaign · 2 returns Foreign Affairs
- This is Apartheid' - A briefing on B'Tselem's devastating report on Palestine & Israel
- Eviction of Palestinian families in Sheikh Jarrah
The Union of Students in Ireland · 3 returns Housing · Health · Education and Training
- USI Student Accommodation Bill
- Student Nursing Payment
- Postgraduate Funding, specifically costings for salaried PhDs in Ireland.
National Federation of Voluntary Service Providers Supporting People with Intellectual Disability Health
- Asking opposition to raise urgent issues re vaccination of staff in disability services and residents under 65 years in disability service settings
Focus Ireland Social Protection
- Covid supports for Lone Parent Families
Oxfam Ireland Foreign Affairs
- Co signatory to an open letter sent to An Taoiseach and cc'd to some Ministers and TDs requesting EU reversal of its blockage of the "waiver from certain provisions of the TRIPS Agreement for the prevention, containment and Treatment of Covid 19" and announce that Ireland will no longer support opposition to the temporary COVID 19 WTO waiver of certain TRIPS provision. Also asking for support of the WHO Covid 19 Technology Access Pool
Mental Health Reform Health
- To advocate for legislative change and increased public funding for mental health.
Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation Health
- Student Nurse and Midwife Pay and other challenges faced by students while on supernumerary placement in the context of Covid
Society of St. Vincent de Paul Budgetary matters
- Engagement with Ministers and Senior Officials to ensures supports and services are provided to one parent families to address their very high levels of poverty and disproportionate impact of COVID-19 pandemic and school closures.
Irish Cancer Society Health
- Introductory meetings with volunteer Irish Cancer Society grassroots Advocacy Champions
Hume Brophy Food
- Irish Whiskey Sector
Threshold · 2 returns Housing
- Emailed the Deputy to request a meeting
- Email to the Deputy
Comhlámh Foreign Affairs
- World Health Oragnisation Covid 19 Technology Access Pool (C-TAP)
Dublin Chamber of Commerce · 3 returns Economic Development and Industry
- Communication with Dublin oireachtas members on need for Urban plan to renew & support Dublin
- Communication with Dublin Oireachtas members on the Tourism Sector
- Communication on remote and flexible working
Amnesty International Ireland Health
- Joint open letter with coalition of organisations to opposition party/group leaders re Covid-19 emergency TRIPS waiver of World Trade Organisation rules