Dublin Central — week of Mon, 17 May — Watch Them Work

What your Dublin Central TDs did this week

Mon, 17 May – 23 May 2021 · 4 TDs · 3 bills voted on · 28 questions · 282 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 1 Gary Gannon

Voted against 2 Neasa Hourigan · Paschal Donohoe

Did not vote 2 Marie Sherlock · Mary Lou McDonald

An amendment to the bill · motion failed 61–79

Voted for 2 Gary Gannon · Mary Lou McDonald

Voted against 2 Neasa Hourigan · Paschal Donohoe

Did not vote 1 Marie Sherlock

An amendment to the bill · motion failed 61–79

Voted for 2 Gary Gannon · Mary Lou McDonald

Voted against 2 Neasa Hourigan · Paschal Donohoe

Did not vote 1 Marie Sherlock

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 1 Gary Gannon

Voted against 2 Neasa Hourigan · Paschal Donohoe

Did not vote 2 Marie Sherlock · Mary Lou McDonald

An amendment to the bill · motion failed 46–74

Voted for 1 Gary Gannon

Voted against 2 Neasa Hourigan · Paschal Donohoe

Did not vote 2 Marie Sherlock · Mary Lou McDonald

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 2 Neasa Hourigan · Paschal Donohoe

Did not vote 3 Gary Gannon · Marie Sherlock · Mary Lou McDonald

Gary Gannon — Social Democrats 5 votes · 14 questions · 44 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 14 total

Social 6 questions
- 2021-05-18 Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Social Protection if social welfare payments will continue to be electronically transferred following Covid-19 for certain payments to reduce the need for persons to attend post and social welfare offices. [26231/21]
- 2021-05-18 Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Social Protection if her attention has been drawn to calls from an organisation (details supplied) to extend the jobseeker’s transitional payment to lone parents of children until the youngest child turns 18 years of age; the estimated cost of such an extension in the payment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26229/21]
- 2021-05-18 Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will consider introducing a pandemic unemployment payment for persons who have returned to work but whose industry will be in flux for the following several weeks and will experience fluctuations in their income; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26232/21]
- 2021-05-18 Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Social Protection the progress made to date on addressing the pension gap for carers; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26233/21]
- 2021-05-18 Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Social Protection the funding paid for the free travel pass in each of the years 2015 to 2020. [26230/21]
- 2021-05-20 Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Social Protection the number of schools with DEIS status that applied for the hot school-meal scheme but were not included through the process of random selection; and the estimated cost of including these schools within the scheme. [27444/21]
Education 3 questions
- 2021-05-19 D'fhiafraigh Deputy Gary Gannon den Aire Oideachais ag eascairt as ceist 146, an 4ú Márta 2021, cathain a bheidh scoil (sonraí tugtha) i gContae Bhaile Átha Cliath in ann bogadh isteach san fhoirgneamh nua sealadach; agus an ndéanfaidh sí ráiteas ina thaobh. [27115/21]
- 2021-05-20 Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Education further to Parliamentary Question No. 341 of 13 May 2021, the number of incidental inspections that have been undertaken in schools since 16 April 2021. [27442/21]
- 2021-05-20 Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Education further to Parliamentary Question No. 341 of 13 May 2021, the consultation and communication that took place with stakeholders in education prior to 16 April 2021; the updated guidance which has been provided to schools to facilitate the inspectorate entering classrooms; her views on whether it is appropriate that an inspector may visit a number of schools in a single week; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27443/21]
Further and Higher Education 3 questions
- 2021-05-20 Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the work carried out by his Department to date to increase access for students with disabilities to postgraduate courses. [27380/21]
- 2021-05-20 Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if alternative access schemes such as HEAR and DARE will also be reviewed further to the SUSI review; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27068/21]
- 2021-05-20 Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if he will consider funding to support early career researchers in Ireland with disabilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27067/21]
Taoiseach 2 questions
- 2021-05-18 Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee that addresses matters relating to the arts and culture will next meet. [24195/21]
- 2021-05-18 Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee which addresses matters relating to equality will next meet. [24197/21]

New lobbying 44 returns

Irish Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - IACP Health
- To ask Deputy Gary Gannon about more information about Social Democrats' Independent Task Force for Covid-19 Trauma on Young People
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 · 3 returns Social Protection
- Child Poverty
- Family Leave Bill
- NOPFA Statement on One-Parent Families in Lockdown
Care Alliance Ireland Health
- National Carers Strategy
Chambers Ireland Development and Zoning
- Maritime Jurisdiction Bill
Heneghan PR Health
- Updating on current challenges at the Rotunda
Inclusion Ireland · 2 returns Health
- Covid-19 Vaccinations and Services
- Vaccinations, Services & representation for vunerable persons on NPHET
NCBI Social Protection
- The expansion of the free travel pass for 700 people living with sight loss, information regarding the HSE Technical Aids grants and information regarding the payment of Blind Welfare Allowance.
Plan International Ireland Foreign Affairs
- Letter to the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Foreign Affairs & Defence drawing attention to the EU's Gender Action Plan II
Ibec Economic Development and Industry
- Investment reboot for Dublin
Inner City Organisations Network (ICON) Justice and Equality
- Issues in relation to the increase in knife crime and violence in the north east inner city.
DOCHAS - THE IRISH ASSOCIATION OF NON- GOVERNMENTAL DEVELOPMENT ORGANISATIONS · 2 returns Foreign Affairs
- Impact of Covid-19 on Gender Equality
- Meeting with the Joint Committee on Foreign Affairs and Defence
Epilepsy Ireland Health
- To raise awareness of and seek support for submission to Oireachtas Committee on Disability regarding epilepsy issues.
Dublin Zoo Heritage
- The future mobility of the Phoenix Park
GOAL · 2 returns Foreign Affairs · Justice and Equality
- GOAL was part of an interagency group that presented to the The Joint Committee on Foreign Affairs and Defence on March 9th on issues facing the people of Syria on the 10th anniversary of the Syrian conflict.
- GOAL was part of a Dochas delegation that presented to The Joint Committee on Foreign Affairs and Defence to discuss gender equality and the impact of Covid-19 on March 23rd 2021.
Q4PR Development and Zoning
- Information sharing with public representatives and invitations to attend online meeting for the proposed Clonliffe development project
Trócaire · 2 returns Foreign Affairs
- Humanitarian support in Syria
- Vaccine equity, climate and biodiversity, business and human rights and CETA, and Syria
Apple Distribution International Ltd. Education and Training
- Discussion of models for device procurement and explanation of Apple's offer in education.
Oxfam Ireland EU Affairs
- Information about the TRIPS waiver and C-TAP and capacity in the Global South to produce Covid-19 vaccines
Alcohol Action Ireland · 2 returns Health · Education and Training
- Mid term review of National Drugs Strategy – Reducing Harm, Supporting Recovery
- Alcohol education in our schools
Mental Health Reform Health
- To advocate for legislative change and increased public funding for mental health.
National Union of Journalists Communications
- Iconic Media need to recognise the union amongst their members
Irish Cancer Society · 5 returns Health · Employment
- Covid-19 impact on cancer services and patients
- Returning to work after cancer
- Daffodil Day 2021
- The financial impact of cancer
- Breastcheck
Irish Family Planning Association Health
- National and international policy on sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR)
National Women's Council of Ireland · 2 returns Justice and Equality
- to highlight issues for lone parents during level 5 covid restrictions
- Establishment of Pensions Commission
Hume Brophy Food
- Irish Whiskey Sector
Threshold Housing
- Email to the Deputy
Meta Platforms Ireland Ltd Communications
- Discussions regarding the Online Safety and Media Regulation Bill
Dublin Chamber of Commerce · 2 returns Economic Development and Industry
- Communication with Dublin Oireachtas members on the Tourism Sector
- Communication on remote and flexible working
The Irish Society for Autism Health
- The impact of Covid 19 and the need for autism specific legislation
John Gallagher Foreign Affairs
- Irish government policy on Yazidi Community in Middle East

Marie Sherlock — Labour Party 0 votes · 0 questions · 19 new lobbying returns

New lobbying 19 returns

Charities Institute Ireland Public Expenditure and Reform
- Charities Institute Ireland's CEO, Liz Hughes, met with TDs and senators to discuss some of the issues faced by the charity sector.
Montague Communications Ltd Employment
- Policies to support Travellers gain employment in the mainstream labour market
Irish Second-Level Students' Union (ISSU) Employment
- Unpaid Internships Bill
Ibec Public Expenditure and Reform
- Investment reboot for Dublin & Mid-East region
Inclusion Ireland Children and Youth Affairs
- Childrens Services, Education, Well-being
Dublin Zoo Heritage
- The future mobility of the Phoenix Park
Q4PR Development and Zoning
- Information sharing with public representatives and invitations to attend online meeting for the proposed Clonliffe development project
Trócaire Foreign Affairs
- Vaccine Equity
Médecins Sans Frontières/Doctors Without Borders (MSF) Trade
- Joint letter to Chair, members and clerk requesting that this committee set aside some time to review Ireland’s position on the TRIPS waiver.
Oxfam Ireland · 2 returns EU Affairs · Trade
- Information about the TRIPS waiver and C-TAP and capacity in the Global South to produce Covid-19 vaccines
- Co-signatory to letter requesting that the Oireachtas Committee on Enterprise, Trade and Employment review Ireland's position on TRIPS waiver
Robert Emmet CDP Children and Youth Affairs
- National Childcare Scheme
Irish Family Planning Association Health
- National and international policy on sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR)
Irish Cancer Society Employment
- Returning to work after cancer
Hume Brophy Employment
- Charter for Flexible & Secure Work
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
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

Mary Lou McDonald — Sinn Féin 2 votes · 14 questions · 48 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 14 total

Housing 7 questions
- 2021-05-19 Deputy Mary Lou McDonald asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if the taskforce established by the Heritage Council to consider the future of the National Biodiversity Data Centre will include public submissions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26681/21]
- 2021-05-19 Deputy Mary Lou McDonald asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will consider underpinning the work of and data held by the National Biodiversity Data Centre in legislation. [26682/21]
- 2021-05-19 Deputy Mary Lou McDonald asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the progress he has made on establishing a citizens’ assembly on biodiversity. [26683/21]
- 2021-05-19 Deputy Mary Lou McDonald asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of additional biodiversity and heritage officers employed in each local authority by county since June 2020 to date in tabular form. [26684/21]
- 2021-05-19 Deputy Mary Lou McDonald asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the actions he has taken to support biodiversity data collection. [26685/21]
- 2021-05-19 Deputy Mary Lou McDonald asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the additional policies on supports for urban biodiversity and tree planting introduced by county June 2020 to date in tabular form. [26686/21]
- 2021-05-19 Deputy Mary Lou McDonald asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he received a copy of the Heritage Council review undertaken in 2019 to review the governance, operating and financial models underpinning the National Biodiversity Data Centre; if he will provide a copy of the review; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26687/21]
Taoiseach 6 questions
- 2021-05-18 Deputy Mary Lou McDonald asked the Taoiseach if he will report on the status of the programme for Government. [25951/21]
- 2021-05-18 Deputy Mary Lou McDonald asked the Taoiseach the membership and terms of reference of the vaccine roll-out group chaired by the Secretary General of his Department. [25952/21]
- 2021-05-19 Deputy Mary Lou McDonald asked the Taoiseach if he will report on his recent engagements with other European heads of government. [23893/21]
- 2021-05-19 Deputy Mary Lou McDonald asked the Taoiseach if he will report on the policing reform implementation programme office based in his Department. [23894/21]
- 2021-05-19 Deputy Mary Lou McDonald asked the Taoiseach if he will report on the work of the housing, infrastructure and digital unit of his Department. [23895/21]
- 2021-05-19 Deputy Mary Lou McDonald asked the Taoiseach if he will report on the work of the economic development unit of his Department. [25543/21]
Children 1 question
- 2021-05-18 Deputy Mary Lou McDonald asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth when he will introduce a DEIS-type model for early learning centre settings to narrow the gap for disadvantaged children as committed to in the whole-of-Government Strategy for Babies, Young Children and their Families 2019-2028. [26479/21]

New lobbying 48 returns

Family Carers Ireland · 2 returns Health
- Covid-19 vaccinations
- Disability Services
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
One Family Social Protection
- NOPFA Statement on One-Parent Families in Lockdown
Muiriosa Foundation Health
- The National Federation of Voluntary Services along with their Disability Service Provider membership group lobbied Government and local public representatives to support a campaign to prioritise the vaccination programme for every person with an intellectual disability.
Chambers Ireland · 2 returns EU Affairs · Economic Development and Industry
- Digital Green Certificates
- Priorities for urban renewal, town centre first strategy and supporting towns and cities to recover
Heneghan PR Health
- Updating on current challenges at the Rotunda
Construction Industry Federation (CIF) · 2 returns Housing · Economic Development and Industry
- General Housing Issues
- COVID-19 impact on construction industry
Inclusion Ireland Education and Training
- School Closures
Ibec · 2 returns Economic Development and Industry · Local Government
- Investment reboot for Dublin
- Development plans for Dublin
Inner City Organisations Network (ICON) Justice and Equality
- Issues in relation to the increase in knife crime and violence in the north east inner city.
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
Mental Health Reform · 2 returns Health
- To seek support for legislative change for mental health, for greater public investment and for policy change to deliver better services.
- To advocate for legislative change and increased public funding for mental health.
National Centre for Youth Mental Health · 3 returns Children and Youth Affairs
- Virtual Meeting to discuss work with young people in Laois Offaly
- Correspondence from Sinn Fein regarding their publication of their mental health document.
- Meeting with Sein Fein representations to discuss youth mental health.
Dublin Zoo Heritage
- The future mobility of the Phoenix Park
Focus Ireland Social Protection
- Covid supports for Lone Parent Families
Pieta House Health
- Request support for future state funding for Pieta and sustainability of services
Oxfam Ireland · 2 returns 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
- Provided the results of a poll which indicated that a majority of people in Ireland think monopoly control of Covid 19 vaccines should end and requested them to to discontinue support of TRIPS and seek a waiver on this.
Alcohol Action Ireland Health
- Public Health Alcohol Act 2018
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.
National Union of Journalists Communications
- Iconic Media need to recognise the union amongst their members
Robert Emmet CDP Children and Youth Affairs
- National Childcare Scheme
Muscular Dystrophy Society of Ireland GLC Health
- Call to prioritise people with muscular dystrophy/neuromuscular conditions who are very high risk / extremely medically vulnerable and high risk from Covid-19 for vaccination, as well as their unpaid/informal carers.
National Women's Council of Ireland Justice and Equality
- Gender quota legislation for corporate boards
Irish Cancer Society · 3 returns Health
- Introductory meetings with volunteer Irish Cancer Society grassroots Advocacy Champions
- The financial impact of cancer
- Breastcheck
Threshold Housing
- Email to the Deputy
Image Learning and Development Training Network, company Limited by Guarantee T/A HABIC Economic Development and Industry
- Detailed outline of the impact of COVID-19 including an up-to-date economic report by economist Jim Power, outlining the supports needed by the personal grooming sector.
American Chamber of Commerce Ireland Economic Development and Industry
- Irish - US Economic Relationship
Gerard Howlin Health
- To seek support for legislative change for mental health, for greater public investment and for policy change to deliver better services.
Dublin Chamber of Commerce · 3 returns Economic Development and Industry
- Communication with key party spokespersons on the need for a new Urban action plan
- Communication with Dublin Oireachtas members on the Tourism Sector
- Communication on remote and flexible working
The Irish Society for Autism Health
- The impact of Covid 19 and the need for autism specific legislation
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
Limelight Communications Health
- Issues pertinent to older around health, loneliness, housing.
Irish Offshore Operators' Association CLG Energy and Natural Resources
- A letter from the Irish Offshore Operators' Association (IOOA) requesting a meeting for new IOOA Chairperson.
Health Research Charities Ireland Health
- HRCI 2021 position paper: Renewal through health research

Paschal Donohoe — Fine Gael 6 votes · 0 questions · 113 new lobbying returns

New lobbying 113 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.
Instinctif Partners Public Affairs Ireland Health
- To highlight the impact of Covid mandatory hotel quarantine on essential workers who support the production of medicines and medicial devices
Irish Congress of Trade Unions Employment
- Collecting Income Tax Due on Pandemic Unemployment Payment
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
Grant Thornton Taxation
- Feedback on the Department of Finance's Corporation Tax Roadmap January 2021 Update
Barclays Bank Ireland PLC Banking and Financial Institutions
- Introduction to new Barclays Europe CEO, outline of development of Barclays Europe business in 2021.
Small Firms Association (SFA) Economic Development and Industry
- Covid-19's impact on small firms
Early Childhood Ireland Children and Youth Affairs
- The bespoke Employment Wage Subsidy Scheme (EWSS) for the childcare sector
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.
Respect Vapers Health
- Legislation on vaping products
Volunteering Ireland Banking and Financial Institutions
- Request to Cabinet Sub-Group on Insurance Reform on Personal Injuries Guidelines
Association of Insurance & Financial Brokers trading as Brokers Ireland Finance
- Propose amendment drafted by BIPAR which Brokers Ireland supports to amend scope of DORA to remove micro and small to medium sized entities
FoodCloud Food
- Recovery Assistance for Cohesion and the Territories of Europe (REACT-EU) funding
Pender & Associates Ltd Transport
- Future of Aviation in Ireland
Licensed Vintners Association · 2 returns Trade
- Developing a plan to allow Dublin pubs to survive the Covid-19 crisis
- Personal Injuries Guidelines
Vintners' Federation of Ireland · 6 returns Finance · Trade · Economic Development and Industry
- It is a condition of the scheme that each applicant is fully tax compliant and we agree with that condition. However there have been delays outside the norm in getting tax clearance certs because many Revenue staff are working remotely.
- Requirement for Loan Facilities
- Level of Personal Injuries Guidelines adopted by the Judicial Council
- Licence & Business Transfer / Seasonal Outlets - CRSS
- The supports around the re-opening of the pub trade.
- Availability of CRSS to people who are passing on the family business.
Chambers Ireland · 2 returns Public Expenditure and Reform
- COVID-19 Business Aid Scheme (CBAS)
- Covid supports for businesses
Vincent Jennings/Convenience Stores and Newsagents Association (CSNA) Taxation
- Removing Personal Allowances for tobacco (and alcohol) products from other MS within EU.
Banking & Payments Federation Ireland Banking and Financial Institutions
- Industry roundtable between Minister for Finance and FIBI CEOs
Dublin City Business Improvement District T/A DublinTown Economic Development and Industry
- Dublin Town attended meetings with the Minister for Finance to discuss the reopening of the city centre post lockdown.
Lufthansa Technik Shannon Limited Employment
- Shannon based companies, LTSL and LTTS operate in the aviation maintenance sector, employing 730+ staff. The COVID-19 pandemic continues to have a devastating impact on our business and revenues have fallen significantly. Our correspondence to and meetings with government TDs and Ministers sought an extension to EWSS / State Covid supports. The company’s meetings with and correspondence to Clare County Council sought a reduction in rents and rates.
Irish Hospital Consultants Association Health
- Acute hospital capacity and resource deficits, including Consultant vacancies and recruitment & retention of Consultants and ending the inequity imposed on consultants being contracted since 2012.
Ibec · 14 returns Finance · Trade · Economic Development and Industry · Transport
- Aviation sector
- Retailer concerns in regards to Minimum Unit Pricing (MUP)
- Investment reboot for Dublin
- Business priorities for the mid-term Review of the National Development Plan (NDP)
- Mandatory quarantine regime for international travel
- Supports and financing for SMEs in the recovery, with focus on the medium term
- Ibec member CEO views on business challenges and priorities for 2021 and beyond
- Investment in Public Capital Programme - The EU Recovery and Resilience Facility Priorities
- Review of the Covid-19 Resilience and Recovery 2021: The Path Ahead framework
- Government review of COVID-19 restrictions
- EU-Canada Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) and the benefits of multilateralism for Ireland
- Gaps in supports for firms impacted by COVID-19
- Application of the EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement (TCA) and implementation of the Protocol on Ireland / Northern Ireland
- Ibec's 2021 Policy Priorities
Inner City Organisations Network (ICON) Justice and Equality
- Issues in relation to the increase in knife crime and violence in the north east inner city.
Spencer Dock Convention Centre Dublin DAC Social Protection
- The Convention Centre Dublin asked whether there are any social initiatives in the local community in the NEIC area post covid that it could support
Environmental Pillar Environment
- Meeting request
Irish Self Catering Federation Tourism
- Earlier re-opening time for the Self catering sector
RGDATA · 2 returns Banking and Financial Institutions · Economic Development and Industry
- Introduction of the new Judicial Guidelines on Personal Injury payments and the impact on shop insurance premiums.
- 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.
Devenish Agriculture
- Richard Kennedy, CEO, was invited to join a Business Update meeting with Pascal Donohoe on WebEx on 24th February 2021.
Dublin Zoo Heritage
- The future mobility of the Phoenix Park
Q4PR · 3 returns Development and Zoning · Economic Development and Industry · Transport
- Information sharing with public representatives and invitations to attend online meeting for the proposed Clonliffe development project
- Discussion of proposals relating to minimum unit pricing of alcohol and general measures to support the hopsitality sector
- Travel restrictions, aviation recovery taskforce, supports for the aviation sector.
Law Society of Ireland · 4 returns Banking and Financial Institutions · Justice and Equality · Taxation · Finance
- Imposition of charges on deposits by two pillar banks
- Criminal Justice (Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing) (Amendment) Bill 2020
- Anti-Tax Avoidance Directive
- Consumer Insurance Contracts Act 2019
Oxfam Ireland Finance
- Letter to request further COVID Government supports for charity retail sector
Family Business Network Ireland Limited Banking and Financial Institutions
- To ask the Minisrter to meet with FBN on Budget 2022
Irish Hairdressers Federation Taxation
- Shadow Economy - Challenges Faced and Support needed by the Hairdressing Industry
The Association of Farm & Forestry Contractors in Ireland (FCI) Ltd Agriculture
- Provide equity with Farmers in providing Carbon Tax relief for Farm & Forestry Contractors in Ireland under section 664A
The ONE Campaign · 2 returns Foreign Affairs
- Inform and seek greater support for ONE's international campaigns, including that related to COVID-19, Debt Suspension and Special Drawing Rights
- Inform and seek support for ONE's campaign to mitigate the impact of COVID-19 in the developing world by securing the transfer of surplus Special Drawing Rights to poorer countries.
National Union of Journalists Communications
- Iconic Media need to recognise the union amongst their members
British Irish Chamber of Commerce Budgetary matters
- To invite the Minister to participate in a roudtable on the Budget
Natural Capital Ireland Environment
- Series of tweets welcoming Climate Bill and advocating for use of Natural Capital Accounting to protect nature and biodiversity in Ireland
Insurance Ireland Banking and Financial Institutions
- On behalf of members, making proposals in relation to the review of Solvency II.
Macra na Feirme Finance
- Young Trained Farmer Stamp Duty (Section 81AA of the Stamp Duties Consolidation Act 1999)
Irish Cancer Society Health
- Introductory meetings with volunteer Irish Cancer Society grassroots Advocacy Champions
Irish Tourist Industry Confederation Tourism
- Reopening of travel, tourism and hospitality economy
Home and Community Care Ireland Justice and Equality
- Insurance reform
Troy Studios Arts
- Sharing of PwC industry commissioned report showing the positive contribution of Section 481 to the economy
Nursing Homes Ireland Banking and Financial Institutions
- Requesting amendment of the Judicial Personal Injuries Guidelines for Insurance Reform. NHI are Members of the Alliance for Insurance Reform and support its objectives to address the considerable issues arising for SME due to excessive insurance premiums
Hume Brophy Health
- Public Health (Alcohol) Act 2018
Image Learning and Development Training Network, company Limited by Guarantee T/A HABIC Economic Development and Industry
- Detailed outline of the impact of COVID-19 including an up-to-date economic report by economist Jim Power, outlining the supports needed by the personal grooming sector.
Irish Tax Institute Taxation
- Letter to the Minister for Finance on Ireland’s Corporation Tax Roadmap – January 2021 Update
Hanover Media Strategy Limited Finance
- Consumer protection for SMEs whose loans have been sold to unregulated entities
Irish Universities Association Education and Training
- Proposals for investment in higher education under the National Development Plan
Consultative Committee of Accountancy Bodies Ireland · 5 returns Taxation · Economic Development and Industry
- Public Consultation on EIIS
- Public Consultation on Interest Limitation Rules
- Updated Corporation Tax Road Map
- Follow up on European Single Electronic Format seeking support for an extension to its introduction
- Representation on the European Single Electronic Format seeking support for an extension to its introduction
Waterford Chamber of Commerce · 4 returns Education and Training · Budgetary matters · Economic Development and Industry
- Technological University of the South East
- Waterford Chamber Pre-Budget Submission Event
- Appointment of President for Technological University of the South East
- Business development in Waterford
Irish Exporters Association Finance
- Tax relief measures for employers testing employees for Covid-19 and highlighting a state funded testing programme in Northern Ireland.
JTI Ireland Limited Taxation
- Excise Duty on tobacco products.
Irish Road Haulage Association Transport
- Brexit & its impact on Irish hauliers at ports, issues Customs and Revenue
Stripe Economic Development and Industry
- Meetings to update on Stripe's presence and future plans in Ireland, the role of digital finance in supporting Irish SMEs, and developments in payments and technology
Dublin Chamber of Commerce · 6 returns Economic Development and Industry
- Communication with key party spokespersons on the need for a new Urban action plan
- Communication with Dublin Oireachtas members on the Tourism Sector
- Communication on remote and flexible working
- Communication on the Review of the Employment & Investment Incentive
- Communication on how to implement the city and the need for focused urban regeneration post pandemic
- Communication on re-opening and covid-19 impacts
Aer Lingus Transport
- Travel restrictions, aviation recovery taskforce, aviation restart plan, supports for aviation sector
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA Taxation
- Review of Young Trained Farmer Stamp Duty Relief
Dundalk Chamber · 2 returns Economic Development and Industry
- Chambers Ireland meet with reps from Fine Gael aprox 20 from pp
- Brifing with Minister and officials with Chamber Ireland reps from all member chambers
Vodafone Ireland Economic Development and Industry
- An overview for the Minister of Vodafone's response to COVID for our customers, initiatives to support society. We also highlighted the critical importance of digital infrastructure to aid the economic recovery.
Venue Operators and Promoters Forum Economic Development and Industry
- COVID-19 engagement regarding guidance, insights, supports, knowledge sharing and meetings sought for the safe return of organised and ticketed events. Implementation of ‘scaffolding supports’ to help protect, hold sector upright and together, allowing it to survive, until such time as organised and ticketed live entertainment events can return to full capacity safely.
Hemp Federation of Ireland EU Affairs
- inaccurate representation of EU legislation and regulations by Irish competent authorities
John Gallagher Community
- Promotion of Policies of The Wheel for charity, social enterprise and community and voluntary sector
Limelight Communications Health
- Issues pertinent to older around health, loneliness, housing.
Irish Offshore Operators' Association CLG Energy and Natural Resources
- A letter from the Irish Offshore Operators' Association (IOOA) requesting a meeting for new IOOA Chairperson.
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