Dublin Mid-West — week of Mon, 17 May — Watch Them Work

What your Dublin Mid-West TDs did this week

Mon, 17 May – 23 May 2021 · 5 TDs · 3 bills voted on · 26 questions · 255 new lobbying filings

Votes this week

Personal Insolvency (Amendment) Bill 2020 [Seanad]: Committee and Remaining Stages

2021-05-19 · 1 vote

An amendment to the bill · motion failed 43–72

Voted for 1 Eoin Ó Broin

Voted against 1 Emer Higgins

Did not vote 3 Mark Ward · Paul Nicholas Gogarty · Shane Moynihan

Financial Resolution: Stamp Duties

2021-05-19 · 3 votes

An amendment to the bill · motion failed 60–79

Voted for 3 Eoin Ó Broin · Gino Kenny · Mark Ward

Voted against 1 Emer Higgins

Did not vote 2 Paul Nicholas Gogarty · Shane Moynihan

An amendment to the bill · motion failed 61–79

Voted for 3 Eoin Ó Broin · Gino Kenny · Mark Ward

Voted against 1 Emer Higgins

Did not vote 2 Paul Nicholas Gogarty · Shane Moynihan

An amendment to the bill · motion failed 61–79

Voted for 3 Eoin Ó Broin · Gino Kenny · Mark Ward

Voted against 1 Emer Higgins

Did not vote 2 Paul Nicholas Gogarty · Shane Moynihan

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 Eoin Ó Broin · Mark Ward

Voted against 1 Emer Higgins

Did not vote 2 Paul Nicholas Gogarty · Shane Moynihan

An amendment to the bill · motion failed 46–74

Voted for 2 Eoin Ó Broin · Mark Ward

Voted against 1 Emer Higgins

Did not vote 2 Paul Nicholas Gogarty · Shane Moynihan

Emer Higgins — Fine Gael 6 votes · 6 questions · 40 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 6 total

Social 3 questions
- 2021-05-18 Deputy Emer Higgins asked the Minister for Social Protection the status of the efforts to resolve the community employment supervisors’ pension issue. [26216/21]
- 2021-05-18 Deputy Emer Higgins asked the Minister for Social Protection her plans to introduce and or expand supports including payments, training and skills courses to help persons get back to work following the lifting of Covid-19 necessitated restrictions. [26215/21]
- 2021-05-18 Deputy Emer Higgins asked the Minister for Social Protection the work that she is engaging in to tackle youth unemployment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43681/20]
Education 2 questions
- 2021-05-18 Deputy Emer Higgins asked the Minister for Education the status of the current timeline for the installation of temporary school buildings for a school (details supplied); the way the school will be accommodated if these buildings are not provided by the beginning of the 2021-2022 school year; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25866/21]
- 2021-05-19 Deputy Emer Higgins asked the Minister for Education if there are plans to encourage schools that will not be taking part in the 2021 summer provision scheme to do so; if children who attend schools not taking part in the scheme can be accommodated elsewhere; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26896/21]
Transport 1 question
- 2021-05-19 Deputy Emer Higgins asked the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to ongoing discussions taking place between CIÉ management and the membership of the CIÉ 1951 pension schemes; if he will intervene to resolve the issues; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26696/21]

New lobbying 40 returns

Tetrarch Capital Limited Development and Zoning
- Tetrarch Capital Limited gave a presentation to a number of Designated Public Officials (and others) on a draft masterplan for lands at Citywest, Co. Dublin, in the ownership of our affiliate, Cape Wrath Hotel Unlimited Company, including information on Tetrarch's affordable housing strategy for its lands at Citywest.
Sisters of Mercy Environment
- The lobbying concerned the Climate Action Bill going through its second stage and being voted on in the DAIL
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.
Inclusion Ireland Education and Training
- School Closures
Ibec · 4 returns Food · Economic Development and Industry · Finance
- Support for Irish whiskey brand ambassador placements
- Investment reboot for Dublin
- Financial Services Ireland Priorities
- Ibec's 2021 Policy Priorities
Scouting Ireland Children and Youth Affairs
- To increase funding for Scouting Ireland through once off funding of 2 million
The Union of Students in Ireland Housing
- USI Student Accommodation Bill
Simon Communities of Ireland · 2 returns Housing
- Prevention of Homelessness
- Residential Tenancies and Valuation Bill 2021
Pender & Associates Ltd Children and Youth Affairs
- Reopening and long term sustainability of the early learning and child care sector in Ireland
National Union of Journalists Communications
- Iconic Media need to recognise the union amongst their members
Pinnacle Public Affairs Ltd · 2 returns Housing
- Affordable Housing Bill
- Provision of Social and Affordable Housing
Instinctif Partners Public Affairs Ireland Community
- A letter which provides an introduction to Dogs Trust and details its Christmas campaign tackling the illegal sale of dogs online and parallel public petition on the issue.
Muscular Dystrophy Society of Ireland GLC Health
- Seeking vaccine prioritisation from a coalition of 19 patient, carer and medically vulnerable group organisations. The coalition called for people with disabilities and chronic and/or rare condition(s) to be given greater priority for COVID-19 vaccination and for patient organisation leaders and representatives to be included in future policy discussions and decision-making processes related to the national immunisation plan.
Irish Cancer Society Health
- The financial impact of cancer
National Women's Council of Ireland · 2 returns Local Government · Justice and Equality
- Electoral Reform Bill
- Disabled women's rights
Community Law & Mediation Housing
- Report and draft legislation: Vacant homes under the Fair Deal Scheme: Part of the solution to the homeless crisis?
Hume Brophy Agriculture
- The provision of local veterinary services
Hanover Media Strategy Limited · 2 returns Health
- Creation of national policy with regard to Orphan Medicinal Products
- Update on COVID-19 Vaccine AstraZeneca
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
Friends of the Earth Energy and Natural Resources
- Solar Panel issues in Planning Regulations
JTI Ireland Limited Trade
- The need to address the inconsistencies of current tobacco price lists displayed in retail outlets in relation to differing size, font, artwork and the selective nature of products listed.
Vertex Pharmaceuticals (Europe) Limited Health
- Cystic Fibrosis landscape in Ireland
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
Pixel Strategic Consulting Ltd Transport
- E-scooter Legislation / Introducing TIER Mobility
mytaxi network Ireland (trading as FREE NOW) Transport
- Calling for increased support for electrification of taxi fleet
The Irish Society for Autism Health
- The impact of Covid 19 and the need for autism specific legislation
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.

Eoin Ó Broin — Sinn Féin 6 votes · 8 questions · 57 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 8 total

Children 3 questions
- 2021-05-18 Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if there has been any follow-up by his Department to ensure that period products are being provided free of charge at all direct provision centres. [25513/21]
- 2021-05-18 Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the number of direct provision centres that have invoiced the International Protection Procurement Services in relation to the provision of period products. [25514/21]
- 2021-05-18 Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if notification of the provision of free period products was included in the March 2021 edition of the resident’s newsletter. [25515/21]
Housing 2 questions
- 2021-05-19 Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the status of the housing need and demand assessment; and the household and new home completion targets for each local authority for the new county development plan process in tabular form. [26863/21]
- 2021-05-19 Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the price offered by NAMA to Dublin City Council and his Department for the purchase of land in the Poolbeg SDZ for the delivery of affordable homes; the discount on market price offered by NAMA in relation to same; and the reason his Department refused to provide funding to Dublin City Council to purchase the land. [26864/21]
Education 1 question
- 2021-05-18 Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Education if consideration is being given to adding climate change as a subject to the curriculum for primary and secondary school students. [26324/21]
Justice 1 question
- 2021-05-18 Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Justice the amount Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council paid her Department for the purchase of the Shanganagh Castle site and its surrounding lands. [26468/21]
Finance 1 question
- 2021-05-20 Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Finance the loans approved by HBFI for residential developments in the past 12 months; the number of units in each development in tabular form; the location of each development; the number of designated build-to-rent units included in the grant of planning permission in each development; if HBFI or officials in his Department were aware that the loan application had an advanced purchase agreement with an institutional investor in place for all or part of the development at the time the loan was approved; if so, the number of units included in such agreements; and the number of these units that were designated as build to rent in the planning grant. [27147/21]

New lobbying 57 returns

Tetrarch Capital Limited Development and Zoning
- Tetrarch Capital Limited gave a presentation to a number of Designated Public Officials (and others) on a draft masterplan for lands at Citywest, Co. Dublin, in the ownership of our affiliate, Cape Wrath Hotel Unlimited Company, including information on Tetrarch's affordable housing strategy for its lands at Citywest.
Tallaght Community Council (TCC) Housing
- Ask South Dublin County Couunci Councillors to object to a SHD in Cookstown, SHD 309731
Care Alliance Ireland Health
- National Carers Strategy
Sherry FitzGerald Group Housing
- Invited to attend meeting on the housing market
Montague Communications Ltd · 2 returns Justice and Equality · Housing
- Reform of the Multi-Unit Development (MUD) Act
- 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.
Irish Wildlife Trust CLG. · 2 returns Environment
- National Parks and Wildlife Service
- National Marine Planning Framework
Hibernia Real Estate Group Limited Development and Zoning
- Communication on zoning and development of lands at Newlands/Naas Road area of Dublin
Construction Industry Federation (CIF) Housing
- General Housing Issues
Irish Green Building Council · 2 returns Environment
- Building Life Campaign
- Question to Minister Darragh O'Brien on legislating on LCA
Ronan Group Real Estate Development and Zoning
- To advise of Ronan Group’s interest in the Glass Bottle site, Dublin 4.
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
- Deaths of people in homelessness
- EU funding available for homeless services
- Sharing details of Focus Ireland Strategic Plan
IRISH RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES REIT plc Housing
- Overview of I-Res REIT activity in the Irish market and a general discussion on housing policy
Environmental Pillar · 8 returns Environment
- 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 suspension by EU Parliament of ratification process of UK Withdrawal Agreement
- 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 update on information session on UNECE Convention with its Compliance Committee
- Review of the National Parks and Wildlife Service
- Provided information regarding legal aspects of the Climate Bill
JKS Communications Development and Zoning
- DLRCC Development Plan + homebuilding reopening
Ervia Energy and Natural Resources
- Discussion regarding Policy Paper on Transformation of Water Services
Sustainable Water Network (SWAN) · 3 returns Environment
- Marine Protected Areas (MPAs)
- Water Environment (Abstraction) Bill
- National Marine Planning Framework
Simon Communities of Ireland · 2 returns Housing
- Prevention of Homelessness
- Residential Tenancies and Valuation Bill 2021
HINES REAL ESTATE IRELAND LIMITED · 2 returns Development and Zoning
- Update on Liffey Valley Shopping Centre and zoning change
- Update on Liffey Valley Shopping Centre and community engagement
Irish Penal Reform Trust · 2 returns Housing · Justice and Equality
- Homeless Prevention Bill 2020
- All Party Oireachtas Group on Penal Reform
National Union of Journalists Communications
- Iconic Media need to recognise the union amongst their members
Jesuit Centre for Faith and Justice · 4 returns Housing · Justice and Equality · Health
- PQ about Thorton Hall site
- PQ about Thornton Hall/new prison infrastructure
- PQ about prisoner vaccine schedule
- Query regarding HAP and RAS tenancies
Irish Cancer Society Health
- The financial impact of cancer
National Women's Council of Ireland Local Government
- Electoral Reform Bill
Community Law & Mediation Housing
- Report and draft legislation: Vacant homes under the Fair Deal Scheme: Part of the solution to the homeless crisis?
Q4PR Housing
- Overview of I-Res REIT activity in the Irish market and a general discussion on housing policy.
Threshold Housing
- Email to the Deputy
Friends of the Earth Energy and Natural Resources
- Solar Panel issues in Planning Regulations
Dublin Chamber of Commerce · 4 returns Economic Development and Industry · Development and Zoning
- Communication with Dublin oireachtas members on need for Urban plan to renew & support Dublin
- Communication with Dublin Oireachtas members on the Tourism Sector
- Meeting with Eoin O Broin on housing and planning policy
- 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.

Mark Ward — Sinn Féin 5 votes · 10 questions · 31 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 10 total

Education 3 questions
- 2021-05-19 Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Education her plans to increase the capacity and the number of pupils enrolled in a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26761/21]
- 2021-05-19 Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Education if a school (details supplied) is expected to increase the number of new pupils enrolling; if so, when this is expected to happen; the infrastructure her Department will provide; when it will be in place; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26762/21]
- 2021-05-19 Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Education when a school (details supplied) will be provided with two special educational needs classrooms and three general purpose classrooms that was previously agreed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26771/21]
Agriculture 2 questions
- 2021-05-20 Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the financial supports his Department provides to a club (details supplied); and if multi-annual funding for this community service will be provided. [26949/21]
- 2021-05-20 Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the involvement his Department has had with regard to the economic and sustainability impact assessment of the Mercosur trade agreement. [26981/21]
Further and Higher Education 2 questions
- 2021-05-20 Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the way the safe-pass course has been delivered during Covid-19 restrictions; the roadmap for delivery as restrictions ease; if the cost to the participant has increased; and if so, if costs will be returned to pre-pandemic rates. [27046/21]
- 2021-05-20 Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if there has been an increase in the cost for participants in the safe pass course; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27045/21]
Justice 1 question
- 2021-05-18 Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Justice the status of the establishment of a high level taskforce in relation to mental health and addiction challenges for persons interacting with the criminal justice system; the details of same; when it will be rolled out; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26282/21]
Social 1 question
- 2021-05-19 Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will address the case of a person (details supplied). [27050/21]
Children 1 question
- 2021-05-19 Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if the Tusla counselling grant awarded to a school (details supplied) can be substantially increased to facilitate the number of students seeking counselling within the school. [26806/21]

New lobbying 31 returns

Irish Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - IACP · 2 returns Health
- To invite each member of the Oireachtas Subcommittee on Mental Health to meet with the IACP
- Deputy Mark Ward Asked the IACP to Support Sinn Féin's Motion: Mental Health Crisis: An Emergency Response
BeLonG To Youth Services Ltd. Health
- Access to healthcare for Trans young people in Ireland.
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 · 2 returns Children and Youth Affairs
- The bespoke Employment Wage Subsidy Scheme (EWSS) for the childcare sector
- Our Annual Childcare Barometer 2021
The Psychological Society of Ireland · 2 returns Health
- Mental Health Surge Capacity - Support for additional funding for mental health in context of COVID
- AON - Advocacy to changes to AON PTA
One Family Justice and Equality
- General Scheme on Parent’s Leave and Benefit (Amendment) Bill.
Care Alliance Ireland Health
- National Carers Strategy
Ibec Economic Development and Industry
- Investment reboot for Dublin
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 Children and Youth Affairs
- Meeting with Sein Fein representations to discuss youth mental health.
Irish Penal Reform Trust · 2 returns Justice and Equality
- Progress in the Penal System 2020
- Prison Law Seminar: Prison Rules 2007
Pender & Associates Ltd Children and Youth Affairs
- Reopening and long term sustainability of the early learning and child care sector in Ireland
National Union of Journalists Communications
- Iconic Media need to recognise the union amongst their members
CHILDREN'S RIGHTS ALLIANCE - REPUBLIC OF IRELAND LIMITED Children and Youth Affairs
- Submission on the General Scheme of the Parent’s Leave and Benefit (Amendment) Bill
National Women's Council of Ireland Justice and Equality
- Seek support to ask the minister for children, equality, disability. Integration and youth to enact commitments from budget 2021 on extending parents leave
Macra na Feirme Health
- Oireachtas Health sub-committee on mental health
Irish Cancer Society Health
- The financial impact of cancer
Threshold Housing
- Email to the Deputy
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 · 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
The Irish Society for Autism Health
- The impact of Covid 19 and the need for autism specific legislation
Transgender Equality Network Ireland Health
- Discussion on Transgender Healthcare
Irish Council for Civil Liberties · 2 returns Justice and Equality · Health
- Institutional Burials Bill
- Collection and Retention of Personal Data Pertaining to Autistic Children Taking Legal Action Against the State.
Limelight Communications Health
- Issues pertinent to older around health, loneliness, housing.

Paul Nicholas Gogarty — Independent 0 votes · 0 questions · 0 new lobbying returns

Quiet week — no questions filed or new lobbying returns.

Shane Moynihan — Fianna Fáil 0 votes · 0 questions · 6 new lobbying returns

New lobbying 6 returns

Tetrarch Capital Limited Development and Zoning
- Tetrarch Capital Limited gave a presentation to a number of Designated Public Officials (and others) on a draft masterplan for lands at Citywest, Co. Dublin, in the ownership of our affiliate, Cape Wrath Hotel Unlimited Company, including information on Tetrarch's affordable housing strategy for its lands at Citywest.
Cheeverstown Charity Development and Zoning
- Circulation and discussion on Cheeverstowns Strategic priorities for 2021 - 2026 to include lobbying for rezoning of campus from high amenity to residential
Tallaght Community Council (TCC) Housing
- Ask South Dublin County Couunci Councillors to object to a SHD in Cookstown, SHD 309731
Hibernia Real Estate Group Limited Development and Zoning
- Communication on zoning and development of lands at Newlands/Naas Road area of Dublin
HINES REAL ESTATE IRELAND LIMITED Development and Zoning
- Update on Liffey Valley Shopping Centre and zoning change
Hume Brophy Transport
- Sustainable Micro Mobility