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

What your Donegal TDs did this week

Mon, 17 May – 23 May 2021 · 5 TDs · 3 bills voted on · 38 questions · 223 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 Pearse Doherty · Pádraig Mac Lochlainn

Voted against 2 Charlie McConalogue · Joe McHugh

Abstained 1 Thomas Pringle

Did not vote 2 Charles Ward · Pat the Cope Gallagher

Financial Resolution: Stamp Duties

2021-05-19 · 3 votes

An amendment to the bill · motion failed 60–79

Voted for 3 Pearse Doherty · Pádraig Mac Lochlainn · Thomas Pringle

Voted against 2 Charlie McConalogue · Joe McHugh

Did not vote 2 Charles Ward · Pat the Cope Gallagher

An amendment to the bill · motion failed 61–79

Voted for 2 Pearse Doherty · Pádraig Mac Lochlainn

Voted against 2 Charlie McConalogue · Joe McHugh

Did not vote 2 Charles Ward · Pat the Cope Gallagher

An amendment to the bill · motion failed 61–79

Voted for 3 Pearse Doherty · Pádraig Mac Lochlainn · Thomas Pringle

Voted against 1 Joe McHugh

Did not vote 3 Charles Ward · Charlie McConalogue · Pat the Cope Gallagher

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 Pearse Doherty · Pádraig Mac Lochlainn

Voted against 1 Joe McHugh

Did not vote 3 Charles Ward · Charlie McConalogue · Pat the Cope Gallagher

An amendment to the bill · motion failed 46–74

Voted for 2 Pearse Doherty · Pádraig Mac Lochlainn

Voted against 1 Joe McHugh

Did not vote 3 Charles Ward · Charlie McConalogue · Pat the Cope Gallagher

Charles Ward — 100% RDR 0 votes · 0 questions · 0 new lobbying returns

Quiet week — no questions filed or new lobbying returns.

Charlie McConalogue — Fianna Fáil 3 votes · 0 questions · 128 new lobbying returns

New lobbying 128 returns

Society of the Irish Motor Industry · 2 returns Employment
- In advance of the Feb 22nd Cabinet meeting the Motor Industry requested that the car showrooms be allowed re-open on a graduated basis. The Industry is ideally placed to facilitate the requirements of social distancing and other health and safety issues in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. This would protect employment in the sector.
- In advance of the March 30th and April 29th Cabinet meetings the Motor Industry requested that the car showrooms be allowed re-open on a graduated basis. The Industry is ideally placed to facilitate the requirements of social distancing and other health and safety issues in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. This would protect employment in the sector.
North East Kerry Leader Partnership Teoranta T/a North East & West Kerry Development Agriculture
- Rural Development Representation
Sisters of Mercy Environment
- The lobbying concerned the Climate Action Bill going through its second stage and being voted on in the DAIL
Uplift Environment
- Uplift members emailed Government Ministers asking them to support the recommendations in the Draft Climate Action Bill
Irish Air Line Pilots Association (IALPA) Transport
- Letter to Various Ministers
Restaurants Association of Ireland Tourism
- Called for a road map to reopening including dates and key metrics for a safe resumption of Indoor Dining as soon as possible and subject to public health advice. Sought the scientific / medical data that allows for the resumption of staycations in Hotels and Guesthouses where restaurant dining will be allowed within the premises.
Local Development Companies Network CLG · 2 returns Agriculture · Community
- Letter seeking membership of Seafood Taskforce
- Meeting with Minister Humphreys to discuss LEADER Programme
Veterinary Ireland · 2 returns Agriculture · Health
- Meeting with Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue, to discuss matters relating to the veterinary profession, including animal health and animal welfare.
- Communications with Minister for Health, Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Chief Medical Officer, Chief Veterinary Officer, and other officials, on the roll-out of the COVID-19 Vaccination Programme.
Licensed Vintners Association Trade
- Developing a plan to allow Dublin pubs to survive the Covid-19 crisis
Environmental Pillar 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.
IRISH FISH PROCESSORS AND EXPORTERS ASSOCIATION Marine
- Email to Minister concerning fish processing
Alcohol Forum Ireland Justice and Equality
- Briefing and follow up communications in relation to Deliver Change on Drink Deliveries campaign.
Irish Wildbird Conservancy · 3 returns Environment
- The implementation of the Common Fisheries Policy and the conservation of marine biodiversity
- The sustainable development of Irelands off-shore renewable energy sector
- Advocating for a Hen harrier Threat Response Plan that can address pressures and threats such as forestry, wind energy and agriculture.
Irish fish Producers Organisation Ltd Marine
- Letter to Marine Minister seeking meeting to discuss Marine matters
Letterkenny Chamber of Commerce · 2 returns Public Expenditure and Reform
- Meeting with Charlie McConalogue TD to discuss ongoing Covid restrictions
- Calls and emails to TDs regarding the introduction of Minimum Unit Pricing of Alcohol
Cara House Family Resource Centre Ltd Children and Youth Affairs
- Restrictions re starting building work for new childcare facility
Ibec · 11 returns Trade · Food · Agriculture · Economic Development and Industry · Transport
- Retailer concerns in regards to Minimum Unit Pricing (MUP)
- Impact of Covid-19 on drinks manufacturing
- Meet industry perspectives - COVID-19 response, Brexit, and Market Access
- Forestry licensing crisis, timber supply and policies for construction using timber
- Investment priorities for the North West region
- North-West region investment priorities for the Mid-term review of the National Development Plan (NDP)
- Dairy Forum March 2021
- COVID-19, Brexit, Sustainability & Dairy
- Mandatory quarantine regime for international travel
- Review of the Covid-19 Resilience and Recovery 2021: The Path Ahead framework
- Import of composite products into the EU
Vulcan Consulting Limited Agriculture
- Forestry policy and programmes
RGDATA Economic Development and Industry
- Introduction of Minimum Unit Pricing for Alcohol
Alliance for Insurance Reform Banking and Financial Institutions
- Seeking policy decisions that will reduce the cost of insurance for our members and Irish society as a whole and keep them that way.
Neville International Agriculture
- Supporting the works of Renewable Gas Forum Irish Green Gas Ltd on decarbonising agriculture and agri foods/drinks industries along with manufacturing processing sectors with AD Biomethane being the fundamental enabler. These measures are aligned with European Green Deal Farm to Fork and Industrial Waste Strategies.
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA · 38 returns Agriculture · Finance · Trade · Employment · Health · Heritage · EU Affairs · Banking and Financial Institutions · Economic Development and Industry · Environment
- Common Agriculture Policy (CAP) Proposals 2021-2027 - Strategic Plan Trilogue Negotiations
- Results-Based Environment Agri Pilot (REAP)
- COVID-19 - Supports for Horticulture Sector
- Common Agriculture Policy (CAP) Proposals - Funding for Suckler Cow and Ewes
- Common Agriculture Policy (CAP) Proposals - Impact Assessment on Farm to Fork
- Common Agriculture Policy (CAP) Proposals 2021-2027 - Carbon Farming
- Common Agriculture Policy (CAP) Proposals - Convergence
- Common Agriculture Policy (CAP) Proposals - Eco-Schemes
- Dairy Forum
- Targeted Agricultural Modernisation Scheme (TAMS) for Tillage
- Chinese Market for Beef
- IFA 66th Annual General Meeting (AGM)
- Beef Exceptional Aid Measure (BEAM) Scheme
- Employment Permits for Horticulture Workers
- Health Act 1947 (Section 31A - Temporary Restrictions) (COVID-19) (NO. 10) (AMENDMENT) Regulations 2021 and Health Act 1947 (Section 31A - Temporary Restrictions) (COVID-19) (NO. 10) Regulations 2020
- Dog Attacks During Lambing Season
- Agriculture Consultative Committee of Stakeholders on Brexit
- Future Growth Loan Scheme (FGLS)
- Beef Exceptional Aid Measure (BEAM) Scheme
- EU Commission Response - Beef Exceptional Aid Measure (BEAM) Scheme
- Sheep Welfare Scheme
- Targeted Agriculture Measures Scheme (TAMS)
- Tillage Sector Development
- Glanbia Planning Application / Planning Laws
- COVID-19 - Supports for Aquaculture Sector
- Climate Action & Low Carbon Development (Amendment) Bill 2021
- Straw Incorporation Measure (SIM)
- Glanbia's Milk Supply Policy
- Food Ombudsman/Regulator
- CAP Consultative Committee
- Wool Market Crisis
- Live Exports
- Bord Bia
- Seed Potatoes
- New Plant Breeding Techniques
- COVID-19 - Essential Construction Works on Farms
- Animal Health Status
- Poultry Sector
Beefplan Movement Agriculture
- General Policy matters in relation to the beef sector and beef farming in general. Lobby the Minister for better opportunities to contribute to policy.
Alcohol Action Ireland Health
- Public Health Alcohol Act 2018
Pender & Associates Ltd Children and Youth Affairs
- Reopening and long term sustainability of the early learning and child care sector in Ireland
The Association of Farm & Forestry Contractors in Ireland (FCI) Ltd · 3 returns Agriculture
- Contractor Compensation for Loss of Straw Baling Income in Straw Chopping Scheme
- Northern Ireland Contractors working on Farms in the Republic during the Coronavirus restrictions in 2021
- Response to items raised during Association of Farm & Forestry Contractors Meeting with Minister Charlie McConalogue, TD, Minister for Agriculture, Food & the Marine
Jesuit Centre for Faith and Justice Agriculture
- Meeting regarding Environmental Pillar pulling out of development process of Ag policy
National Union of Journalists Communications
- Iconic Media need to recognise the union amongst their members
Horse Sport Ireland · 2 returns Agriculture
- Horse Sport Ireland Headquarters & Relocation
- Irish Sport Industry and COVID 19 restrictions
Natural Capital Ireland Environment
- Advocating for the introduction of the UN’s new System of Environmental Economic accounting as standard.
Macra na Feirme · 6 returns Agriculture · Economic Development and Industry
- Nitrates Action Programme for Ireland
- Lough Funshinagh crisis - action needed for the local farmers
- Dairy Sustainability forum
- Joint Oireachtas Committee of Agricultural on TB
- Critical Role Young Dairy Farmers have in Future of Ag sector to An Taoiseach and Minister for Agriculture
- Planning Laws and Planning Applications
Irish Cancer Society Health
- Introductory meetings with volunteer Irish Cancer Society grassroots Advocacy Champions
Irish Distillers Association Food
- Enforcement of EU spirits regulations, in particular indicated place of provenance provisions (e.g. Art 21 of 19/787)
Hume Brophy · 3 returns Food · Health · Agriculture
- Irish Whiskey Sector
- Public Health (Alcohol) Act 2018
- Animal Health & Welfare (Amendment) Bill
Hanover Media Strategy Limited Health
- Treatment of Irish patients with Amyloidosis in Ireland and reimbursement pathway for Alnylam medicines
Insight Consultants Agriculture
- To introduce the Minister for Agriculture to a new and innovative company offering new technology based emission reductions for Farmers
Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers Association · 2 returns Trade · Agriculture
- Department of Agriculture, Food & Marine Brexit Stakeholder Meeting.
- Dairy Forum.
Stop Climate Chaos coalition Agriculture
- The Agrifood Strategy 2030 which was being developed under the chairmanship of Tom Arnold
The Irish Co-operative Organisation Society Ltd Agriculture
- EU Veterinary Medicines Regulation
Irish Exporters Association Trade
- Highlighted recent submission made to DAFM's Supply Chain Working Group on export certification and Brexit key learnings.
Horse Racing Ireland Agriculture
- Briefing meeting with Minister McConalogue
KILLYBEGS FISHERMEN'S ORGANISATION LTD · 3 returns Marine
- SFPA will not issue Export Health Certificates for Brown Crab being sent to China without consignment testing /compliant result despite this not being a requirement per the HC agreed with the Chinese authorities. This has brought the trade to a halt since Dec 2019 despite strong demand from importers in China and the availability of the same HC in countries such as the netherlands
- The weighing of pelagic fish on the pier by the Sea Fisheries Protection Authority (SFPA)
- The Trade and Cooperation Agreement (TCA)
Coillte CGA Agriculture
- To engage with the Department of Agriculture, Food & Marine regarding Forestry Licencing Crisis, Road Permit Delays, Critical Timber Supply Shortage and FAC Hearing Delays
St.Christopher's Services Ltd. Health
- Letter and Emails to an Taoiseach, Ministers and TDs - Final Request for Funding for St Christopher's Services
Credit Union Development Association Banking and Financial Institutions
- Credit Guarantee Scheme announcement
Irish League of Credit Unions Finance
- To Lobby for the League's policy objectives as set out in our Vision 2020 document
Glanbia plc Agriculture
- Government policy on anaerobic digesters.
Hemp Federation of Ireland EU Affairs
- inaccurate representation of EU legislation and regulations by Irish competent authorities
Agricultural Consultants Association - ACA · 4 returns Agriculture
- Training of Farm Advisors
- Invitation to AGM
- AGM letter seeking an address by the Minister on advisor training, Nitrates Derogation policy, the new agri environment scheme and the role of advisors in the sector
- Issues relating to ACA members to the Minister at our AGM
Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers Association · 9 returns Agriculture
- Agri Environment Scheme
- BEAM Scheme
- Regulator for beef sector
- CAP post 2022 including make up of Pillar 1 and Pillar 2 and Agri Environment Scheme
- Designation of Wool as waste product
- CAP post 2022 including make up of Pillar 1 and Pillar 2 and Agri Environment Scheme
- Suckler Beef Premium Strategy
- Irish Grass Fed Beef PGI
- Extra payments for beef finishers
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

Pat the Cope Gallagher — Fianna Fáil 0 votes · 0 questions · 0 new lobbying returns

Quiet week — no questions filed or new lobbying returns.

Pearse Doherty — Sinn Féin 6 votes · 15 questions · 33 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 15 total

Finance 7 questions
- 2021-05-18 Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance the total operating profit, profit before taxation and profit after taxation deriving from rental and related income for Irish real estate funds in each of the years 2017 to 2019. [26462/21]
- 2021-05-18 Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance the amount of IREF dividend withholding tax deducted for 2017, 2018 and 2019 as a proportion of total profit before and after taxation deriving from rental and related income for Irish real estate funds in each of the years 2017 to 2019. [26463/21]
- 2021-05-20 Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance the number of homes classified as private housing that have been funded through Home Building Finance Ireland as at 31 December 2020. [27237/21]
- 2021-05-20 Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance the median price for which homes funded through Home Building Finance Ireland have been sold or purchases by year including 2020, in tabular form. [27238/21]
- 2021-05-20 Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance the number of homes funded through Home Building Finance Ireland that have been sold or purchased by including 2020 at values beginning from €100,000 at intervals of €50,000 for example, the number of homes funded through HBPFI in 2018 with purchase price of between €400,000 and €450,00, in tabular form. [27239/21]
- 2021-05-20 Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance the number of developments in which all or a portion of units in that development are subject to forward purchase PRS sales that have been funded through the momentum fund; the total value of that funding; the number of such developments that have been approved funding through the fund; the name of each; the number of units in each development that are subject to forward purchase PRS sales; the name of the purchaser in each development; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27331/21]
- 2021-05-20 Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance the number of developments in which all or a portion of units in that development are subject to forward purchase PRS sales that have been funded through Home Building Finance Ireland; the total value of that funding; the number of such developments that have been approved funding through Home Building Finance Ireland; the name of each; the number of units in each development that are subject to forward purchase PRS sales; the name of the purchaser in each development; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27332/21]
Transport 3 questions
- 2021-05-19 Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Transport if a driver permit can be extended for a person (details supplied) in County Donegal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26858/21]
- 2021-05-19 Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Transport if a driver test will be expedited for a person (details supplied) in County Donegal to facilitate an offer of employment with the HSE as a front-line worker; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26859/21]
- 2021-05-19 Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Transport if a driver theory test will be expedited for a person (details supplied) in County Donegal; if the test will be taken in Letterkenny, County Donegal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26908/21]
Agriculture 2 questions
- 2021-05-20 Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the steps he plans to take in the next CAP to address the longstanding issues of the forgotten farmers. [27043/21]
- 2021-05-20 Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his plans to address the concerns that have been raised in respect of the GAEC 2 proposals further to the adoption of a Private Members’ Motion on 22 April 2021. [27042/21]
Environment 1 question
- 2021-05-19 Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications when the National Broadband Plan will be rolled out for a premises (details supplied) in County Donegal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27020/21]
Public 1 question
- 2021-05-19 Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if Ireland has requested under Article 25(3) of the RRF Regulation to redact information relating to Ireland's National Recovery Plan; if so, the nature of such redactions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27100/21]
Housing 1 question
- 2021-05-19 Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if a copy of circular 38/2020 will be provided (details supplied). [26901/21]

New lobbying 33 returns

Sisters of Mercy Environment
- The lobbying concerned the Climate Action Bill going through its second stage and being voted on in the DAIL
Association of Insurance & Financial Brokers trading as Brokers Ireland · 7 returns Finance
- exchange regarding preparation of article on draft legislation highlighting the need for same
- provide views on business interruption insurance issue
- Highlight need for legislation in area of dual pricing
- Discuss draft legislation and suggestion of idea for article to be published
- highlight concerns with impact of differential pricing legislation on intermediaries and suggest revisions
- Lobby that insurance intermediaries (and in particular the SMEs ) should not come under the scope of DORA. Submitted BIPAR proposal for an amendment in this respect as well as two proposed amendments regarding outsourcing and timing (level 1 and 2 application).
- Discuss draft legislation on Dual Pricing with Deputy responsible for same, particularly concerning the impact on intermediaries
Alcohol Forum Ireland Justice and Equality
- Regional briefings in collaboration with ICANN and Drug and Alcohol Task Forces, on Deliver Change on Drink Deliveries campaign.
Cara House Family Resource Centre Ltd Children and Youth Affairs
- Restrictions re starting building work for new childcare facility
Ibec · 4 returns Economic Development and Industry · Trade
- Business priorities for the mid-term Review of the National Development Plan (NDP)
- Investment priorities for the North West region
- North-West region investment priorities for the Mid-term review of the National Development Plan (NDP)
- EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement (TCA)
Letterkenny Chamber of Commerce Public Expenditure and Reform
- Calls and emails to TDs regarding the introduction of Minimum Unit Pricing of Alcohol
RGDATA Economic Development and Industry
- Introduction of Minimum Unit Pricing for Alcohol
National Centre for Youth Mental Health Children and Youth Affairs
- Email to set up meeting and zoom meeting,
Alliance for Insurance Reform Banking and Financial Institutions
- Seeking policy decisions that will reduce the cost of insurance for our members and Irish society as a whole and keep them that way.
Law Society of Ireland Banking and Financial Institutions
- Imposition of charges on deposits by two pillar banks
Pieta House Health
- Request support for future state funding for Pieta and sustainability of services
Alcohol Action Ireland Health
- Public Health Alcohol Act 2018
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
- Introductory meetings with volunteer Irish Cancer Society grassroots Advocacy Champions
- The financial impact of cancer
Threshold Housing
- Email to the Deputy
Nursing Homes Ireland 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
American Chamber of Commerce Ireland Economic Development and Industry
- Irish - US Economic Relationship
Dublin Chamber of Commerce · 2 returns Economic Development and Industry
- Communication on the Review of the Employment & Investment Incentive
- Communication with key spokespersons regarding Covid-19 and business supports
The Irish Society for Autism Health
- The impact of Covid 19 and the need for autism specific legislation
Irish League of Credit Unions Finance
- To Lobby for the League's policy objectives as set out in our Vision 2020 document
Revolut Payments Ireland Ltd Banking and Financial Institutions
- Briefing on Revolut in Ireland, including: having more than 1m retail customers; low-cost payment services for consumers and businesses; enhancing youth financial literacy via Revolut Jr; innovations eg Open Banking, SEPA Instant, acquiring and P2P payments; competition in the market, especially given the departure of major financial institutions; Revolut's consumer spending data, and its value to policy-makers; Revolut's aim to achieve CBI authorisation and act as a post-Brexit EU hub.

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn — Sinn Féin 6 votes · 10 questions · 0 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 10 total

Agriculture 6 questions
- 2021-05-19 Deputy Pádraig Mac Lochlainn asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the estimated cost of implementing the outstanding recommendations of his Department’s commissioned reports Steering A New Course 2006, Harnessing Our Ocean Wealth 2012 and Focusing The Future and Maximising The Value of the Irish Seafood Industry 2014; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26846/21]
- 2021-05-19 Deputy Pádraig Mac Lochlainn asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his plans to introduce a voluntary decommissioning scheme for fishing vessels and their owners who wish to leave the fishing sector of their own will; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26847/21]
- 2021-05-19 Deputy Pádraig Mac Lochlainn asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the estimated cost of implementing the recommendations of the Review of the Organisational Capability of the Sea-Fisheries Protection Authority; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26848/21]
- 2021-05-19 Deputy Pádraig Mac Lochlainn asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the estimated cost of implementing the recommendations of the 2017 report from the Independent Aquaculture Licensing Review Group; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26849/21]
- 2021-05-20 Deputy Pádraig Mac Lochlainn asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the status of the negotiations with his EU counterparts to secure a fair burden sharing of the fish quota loss that has arisen from the EU- UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement. [27056/21]
- 2021-05-20 Deputy Pádraig Mac Lochlainn asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the full State and EU funding that will be available to the fishing industry to implement the recommendation that will come from the Seafood Taskforce; and the estimated amount of funding available. [27057/21]
Housing 2 questions
- 2021-05-18 Deputy Pádraig Mac Lochlainn asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if his attention has been drawn to the growing tensions in County Donegal in relation to the serious problems that families are experiencing with the defective concrete blocks grants scheme and the ongoing awarding of business to the companies that manufactured the defective products by public bodies such as Donegal County Council; the advice his Department is providing to Donegal County Council on both issues; and the steps he can take to address these growing tensions. [25947/21]
- 2021-05-18 Deputy Pádraig Mac Lochlainn asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will accede to requests for a public inquiry into the circumstances that led to the defective concrete block crisis in County Donegal that has devastated and traumatised thousands of families in private and public housing. [25948/21]
Environment 2 questions
- 2021-05-19 Deputy Pádraig Mac Lochlainn asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if there is a fish counter in operation by Inland Fisheries Ireland for recording salmon stock on the rivers Suir, Nore and Barrow; if so, if he will release the data recorded from these counters; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26850/21]
- 2021-05-19 Deputy Pádraig Mac Lochlainn asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the number of salmon drift netting licences that were not bought out under the compulsory buy out scheme introduced in 2007; the details of same by county in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26851/21]