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

What your Dublin North-West TDs did this week

Mon, 17 May – 23 May 2021 · 3 TDs · 3 bills voted on · 22 questions · 37 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 Dessie Ellis · Róisín Shortall

Voted against 1 Paul McAuliffe

Did not vote 1 Rory Hearne

Financial Resolution: Stamp Duties

2021-05-19 · 3 votes

An amendment to the bill · motion failed 60–79

Voted for 2 Dessie Ellis · Róisín Shortall

Voted against 1 Paul McAuliffe

Did not vote 1 Rory Hearne

An amendment to the bill · motion failed 61–79

Voted for 2 Dessie Ellis · Róisín Shortall

Voted against 1 Paul McAuliffe

Did not vote 1 Rory Hearne

An amendment to the bill · motion failed 61–79

Voted for 2 Dessie Ellis · Róisín Shortall

Voted against 1 Paul McAuliffe

Did not vote 1 Rory Hearne

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 Dessie Ellis · Róisín Shortall

Voted against 1 Paul McAuliffe

Did not vote 1 Rory Hearne

An amendment to the bill · motion failed 46–74

Voted for 2 Dessie Ellis · Róisín Shortall

Voted against 1 Paul McAuliffe

Did not vote 1 Rory Hearne

Dessie Ellis — Sinn Féin 6 votes · 0 questions · 10 new lobbying returns

New lobbying 10 returns

Sisters of Mercy Environment
- The lobbying concerned the Climate Action Bill going through its second stage and being voted on in the DAIL
Emaoifrob Economic Development and Industry
- Meetings to outline case for Local Employer group relating to the rezoning of their lands in Finglas, Dublin.
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 · 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
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

Paul McAuliffe — Fianna Fáil 6 votes · 17 questions · 27 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 17 total

Social 5 questions
- 2021-05-18 Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Social Protection the supports in place to help persons get back to work post-Covid-19; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26253/21]
- 2021-05-18 Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Social Protection her plans for local development companies that unlike private entities provide a complete wrap-around service for their communities and work on an non-for-profit basis; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26225/21]
- 2021-05-18 Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Social Protection the details of the PRSI contributions made by employers and employees in 2020 in comparison to previous years. [25851/21]
- 2021-05-18 Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding the availability and take-up of the extra 3,000 places for employment support schemes, including community employment and Tús places, as part of the July stimulus package; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26434/21]
- 2021-05-19 Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Social Protection if a review of the case of a person (details supplied) can be carried out; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26794/21]
Education 5 questions
- 2021-05-18 Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Education her views on matters raised in correspondence in relation to access to a reading class (details supplied). [25631/21]
- 2021-05-18 Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Education her plans to change the process for the implementation of section 37A of the Education Act 1998 as inserted by section 8 of the Education (Admission to Schools) Act 2018; the factors that are taken into account in the decision making process; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26202/21]
- 2021-05-18 Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Education the number of ASD units in Dublin 9 and 11, both primary and secondary; the location and number of pupils in each school; the number of applications each has received for 2021; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26203/21]
- 2021-05-18 Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Education if any school at primary or secondary level in Dublin 9 or 11 has applied to open an ASD unit for the next academic year; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26204/21]
- 2021-05-18 Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Education the funding and supports available for a school that has an interest in opening an ASD unit; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26205/21]
Further and Higher Education 4 questions
- 2021-05-20 Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science his plans to increase the funding for mental health supports for third-level students; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26982/21]
- 2021-05-20 Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science his plans to increase the rate of students in areas of high deprivation going onto third-level education; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26983/21]
- 2021-05-20 Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the demand for the skills to advance the programme for the hospitality sector; his plans to advance a similar project for those in the retail sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26962/21]
- 2021-05-20 Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the progress on funding for the further education and training sector under the current National Development Plan, part of Project Ireland 2040; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26963/21]
Transport 1 question
- 2021-05-18 Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Transport if he has made inquiries regarding car tax versus fuel tax (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26388/21]
Tourism 1 question
- 2021-05-18 Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the guidelines for reopening Irish dance classes (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25696/21]
Agriculture 1 question
- 2021-05-18 Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the responsibility that forestry companies have in relation to the upkeep and repair of roads that that have been damaged; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25697/21]

New lobbying 27 returns

Sisters of Mercy Environment
- The lobbying concerned the Climate Action Bill going through its second stage and being voted on in the DAIL
Emaoifrob Economic Development and Industry
- Meetings to outline case for Local Employer group relating to the rezoning of their lands in Finglas, Dublin.
Montague Communications Ltd · 2 returns Employment · Housing
- Policies to support Travellers gain employment in the mainstream labour market
- 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.
Ibec Economic Development and Industry
- Investment reboot for Dublin
Ruhama Justice and Equality
- Briefing Public Representatives in relation to the work of the organisation
The Union of Students in Ireland Housing
- USI Student Accommodation Bill
Alcohol Action Ireland Health
- Mid term review of National Drugs Strategy – Reducing Harm, Supporting Recovery
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
Irish Cancer Society · 3 returns Health
- Daffodil Day 2021
- Introductory meetings with volunteer Irish Cancer Society grassroots Advocacy Champions
- 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?
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
Dublin Chamber of Commerce · 2 returns Economic Development and Industry
- Communication with Dublin oireachtas members on need for Urban plan to renew & support Dublin
- Communication with Dublin Oireachtas members on the Tourism Sector
Irish Council for Civil Liberties 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.

Rory Hearne — Social Democrats 0 votes · 0 questions · 0 new lobbying returns

Quiet week — no questions filed or new lobbying returns.