Dublin Bay North — week of Mon, 17 May — Watch Them Work

What your Dublin Bay North TDs did this week

Mon, 17 May – 23 May 2021 · 5 TDs · 3 bills voted on · 33 questions · 157 new lobbying filings

Votes this week

Financial Resolution: Stamp Duties

2021-05-19 · 3 votes

An amendment to the bill · motion failed 60–79

Voted for 3 Aodhán Ó Ríordáin · Cian O'Callaghan · Denise Mitchell

Voted against 2 Richard Bruton · Seán Haughey

Did not vote 3 Barry Heneghan · Naoise Ó Muirí · Tom Brabazon

An amendment to the bill · motion failed 61–79

Voted for 3 Aodhán Ó Ríordáin · Cian O'Callaghan · Denise Mitchell

Voted against 2 Richard Bruton · Seán Haughey

Did not vote 3 Barry Heneghan · Naoise Ó Muirí · Tom Brabazon

An amendment to the bill · motion failed 61–79

Voted for 3 Aodhán Ó Ríordáin · Cian O'Callaghan · Denise Mitchell

Voted against 2 Richard Bruton · Seán Haughey

Did not vote 3 Barry Heneghan · Naoise Ó Muirí · Tom Brabazon

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 3 Aodhán Ó Ríordáin · Cian O'Callaghan · Denise Mitchell

Voted against 2 Richard Bruton · Seán Haughey

Did not vote 3 Barry Heneghan · Naoise Ó Muirí · Tom Brabazon

An amendment to the bill · motion failed 46–74

Voted for 3 Aodhán Ó Ríordáin · Cian O'Callaghan · Denise Mitchell

Voted against 2 Richard Bruton · Seán Haughey

Did not vote 3 Barry Heneghan · Naoise Ó Muirí · Tom Brabazon

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 Denise Mitchell

Voted against 2 Richard Bruton · Seán Haughey

Did not vote 4 Barry Heneghan · Cian O'Callaghan · Naoise Ó Muirí · Tom Brabazon

Barry Heneghan — Independent 0 votes · 0 questions · 0 new lobbying returns

Quiet week — no questions filed or new lobbying returns.

Cian O'Callaghan — Social Democrats 5 votes · 13 questions · 41 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 13 total

Finance 3 questions
- 2021-05-18 Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Finance if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the criteria for receiving a car adaptation grant is that a person must not have the function of two limbs, either both arms or both legs and that this excludes persons such as those with cerebral palsy that often have one side of their body effected and do not have the full use of an arm and a leg; the steps he is taking to address same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26171/21]
- 2021-05-18 Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Finance the amount of relief that has been granted to date under section 604A of the Taxes Consolidation Act 1997 introduced in the Finance Act 2012 which provides capital gains tax relief on property bought between 7 December 2011 and 31 December 2014, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26122/21]
- 2021-05-18 Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Finance if he will provide the briefing note from his Department on 5 May 2021 in relation to institutional investors developing new apartments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26169/21]
Housing 2 questions
- 2021-05-18 Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if his Department will take steps to begin systemically testing the bathing waters of Dublin Bay at ten different locations daily for the next 24 months; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27231/21]
- 2021-05-18 Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage when a planning application is made for a build to rent scheme, if the applicant is required to flag this in their application; if so, the way it is flagged; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26424/21]
Foreign 2 questions
- 2021-05-18 Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if Ireland's delegation at the United Nations attended a human rights briefing on the persecution of Uyghurs in China on 12 May 2021; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26123/21]
- 2021-05-19 Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if the US Navy helicopter that landed at Casement Aerodrome, Baldonnel on 13 May 2021, at approximately 9am and took off again at approximately 10.30am, was carrying weapons or munitions or was engaged in a military operation or exercise or engaged in intelligence gathering activities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26839/21]
Taoiseach 2 questions
- 2021-05-19 Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Taoiseach if he will report on the housing, infrastructure and digital unit of his Department. [26500/21]
- 2021-05-19 Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee on housing last met. [26689/21]
Education 1 question
- 2021-05-18 Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Education further to Parliamentary Question No. 363 of 5 May 2021, the reason Irish Sign Language has not yet been included as a curricular subject; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26130/21]
Children 1 question
- 2021-05-18 Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the funded recreation programmes such as community youth groups, youth led projects, sports and art that will be available for young persons in summer 2021 in an area (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25661/21]
Further and Higher Education 1 question
- 2021-05-18 Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if third level students will be provided with an option to sit all summer 2021 examinations online due to the current Covid-19 pandemic; the additional safety measures that have been put in place for third level students who will sit examinations in person; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26416/21]
Justice 1 question
- 2021-05-20 Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice if she will establish a dedicated transport division of An Garda Síochána; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27230/21]

New lobbying 41 returns

Sisters of Mercy Environment
- The lobbying concerned the Climate Action Bill going through its second stage and being voted on in the DAIL
Care Alliance Ireland Health
- National Carers Strategy
Northside Partnership · 2 returns Employment
- ??Northside Partnership CEO and NSP Director of Services met with Deputy Cian O'Callaghan to brief him on the Department of Social Protection decision to utilise a competitive process to procure a Local Employment type services model as part of the Department's Contracted Employment Services offerings. NSP wished to inform the Deputy on potential negative implications of the procurement process for the community and voluntary sector and on Northside Partnership in particular should it not be su
- ??Northside Partnership CEO wrote to all Dublin Bay North TDs on the 13th of April 2021 to express concerns with regard to the future provision of employment services within the community and seeking a meeting with individual TDs to brief them on those concerns.
Christian Aid Ireland · 2 returns Environment · Foreign Affairs
- Climate Finance
- Human rights in Colombia - Cerrejon mine
Montague Communications Ltd Housing
- Redress scheme for apartment owners affected by fire and other defects as well as reform of the law to minimise chance of such defects occurring in the future
Construction Defects Alliance Housing
- Redress Scheme for Apartment Owners affected by Fire and other Defects as well as reform of the law to minimise chance of such defects occurring in the future.
Environmental Pillar · 6 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.
- Land Development Agency Legislation
- Highlight concerns on remarks made in the Oireachtas regarding an ongoing case taken by An Taisce as an environmental NGO executing its EU and international law rights.
- Planning exemptions for on-street dining: consideration in new regulations for access and passage of those suffering visual or physical impairments
- Provided information regarding legal aspects of the Climate Bill
Chambers Ireland EU Affairs
- Digital Green Certificates
Irish Green Building Council Environment
- Building Life Campaign
Ibec Economic Development and Industry
- Investment reboot for Dublin
Focus Ireland · 4 returns Housing
- Government's new "Housing for All" Strategy and campaign for a specific strategy to end family homelessness
- Sharing details of Focus Ireland Strategic Plan
- Youth homelessness strategy
- National Housing First policy
Ireland-Palestine Solidarity Campaign Trade
- UN Database on Companies in illegal Isreali Settlements
Dublin Simon Community Housing
- TD visited Dublin Outreach service
The Union of Students in Ireland Housing
- USI Student Accommodation Bill
Sustainable Water Network (SWAN) Environment
- Marine Protected Areas (MPAs)
Oxfam Ireland EU Affairs
- Information about the TRIPS waiver and C-TAP and capacity in the Global South to produce Covid-19 vaccines
Simon Communities of Ireland · 2 returns Housing
- Prevention of Homelessness
- Residential Tenancies and Valuation Bill 2021
Irish Cancer Society · 2 returns Health
- Covid-19 impact on cancer services and patients
- Introductory meetings with volunteer Irish Cancer Society grassroots Advocacy Champions
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?
Threshold · 2 returns Housing
- Emailed to ask the Deputy to request a copy of a RTB report from the Minister
- Meeting with the Deputy
Friends of the Earth Energy and Natural Resources
- Solar Panel issues in Planning Regulations
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
Irish Council for Civil Liberties Local Government
- Electoral Reform Bill
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.

Denise Mitchell — Sinn Féin 6 votes · 3 questions · 12 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 3 total

Education 2 questions
- 2021-05-18 D'fhiafraigh Deputy Denise Mitchell den Aire Oideachais cathain a bheidh dul chun gcinn déanta i bhforbairt foirgnimh nua do Ghaelcholáiste (sonraí tugtha). [25610/21]
- 2021-05-18 Deputy Denise Mitchell asked the Minister for Education if she expects special needs assistant allocations to be increased in the academic year beginning September 2021; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26610/21]
Foreign 1 question
- 2021-05-18 Deputy Denise Mitchell asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs when the backlog of the Passport Office will be cleared; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26608/21]

New lobbying 12 returns

Youth Advocate Programmes Ireland CLG · 2 returns Children and Youth Affairs
- Putting Children and Young People First - YAP Ireland webinar. On June 10th 2021 YAP Ireland will host a virtual webinar focusing on putting young people at the centre of their care and allowing their voices to be heard in decision making. The event will bring together different youth organisations and decision makers for an important discussion.
- YAP Ireland Annual Report Launch 2020 - On March 4th YAP Ireland hosted a webinar titled 'How do we bring about real change? The event showcased the work of YAP Ireland throughout 2020 and significant changes in the lives of our clients.
Sisters of Mercy Environment
- The lobbying concerned the Climate Action Bill going through its second stage and being voted on in the DAIL
Northside Partnership Employment
- ??Northside Partnership CEO wrote to all Dublin Bay North TDs on the 13th of April 2021 to express concerns with regard to the future provision of employment services within the community and seeking a meeting with individual TDs to brief them on those concerns.
Ibec Economic Development and Industry
- Investment reboot for Dublin
National Union of Journalists Communications
- Iconic Media need to recognise the union amongst their members
Irish Cancer Society · 2 returns Health
- Covid-19 impact on cancer services and patients
- Introductory meetings with volunteer Irish Cancer Society grassroots Advocacy Champions
Threshold Housing
- Email to the Deputy
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

Naoise Ó Muirí — Fine Gael 0 votes · 0 questions · 2 new lobbying returns

New lobbying 2 returns

Q4PR Transport
- Legislation regarding the regulation of miromobility in Ireland
Pixel Strategic Consulting Ltd Transport
- E-scooter Legislation / Introducing TIER Mobility

Tom Brabazon — Fianna Fáil 0 votes · 0 questions · 1 new lobbying return

New lobbying 1 return

Uplift Housing
- Uplift members called Fianna Fáil Councillors asking them to vote for fully publicly owned houses to be built on the Oscar Trayanor Road site