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

What your Dublin South-West TDs did this week

Mon, 17 May – 23 May 2021 · 5 TDs · 3 bills voted on · 32 questions · 162 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 Seán Crowe

Voted against 3 Colm Brophy · Francis Noel Duffy · John Lahart

Did not vote 2 Ciarán Ahern · Paul Murphy

Financial Resolution: Stamp Duties

2021-05-19 · 3 votes

An amendment to the bill · motion failed 60–79

Voted for 2 Paul Murphy · Seán Crowe

Voted against 3 Colm Brophy · Francis Noel Duffy · John Lahart

Did not vote 1 Ciarán Ahern

An amendment to the bill · motion failed 61–79

Voted for 2 Paul Murphy · Seán Crowe

Voted against 3 Colm Brophy · Francis Noel Duffy · John Lahart

Did not vote 1 Ciarán Ahern

An amendment to the bill · motion failed 61–79

Voted for 2 Paul Murphy · Seán Crowe

Voted against 3 Colm Brophy · Francis Noel Duffy · John Lahart

Did not vote 1 Ciarán Ahern

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 Paul Murphy · Seán Crowe

Voted against 3 Colm Brophy · Francis Noel Duffy · John Lahart

Did not vote 1 Ciarán Ahern

An amendment to the bill · motion failed 46–74

Voted for 2 Paul Murphy · Seán Crowe

Voted against 3 Colm Brophy · Francis Noel Duffy · John Lahart

Did not vote 1 Ciarán Ahern

Ciarán Ahern — Labour Party 0 votes · 0 questions · 0 new lobbying returns

Quiet week — no questions filed or new lobbying returns.

Colm Brophy — Fine Gael 6 votes · 0 questions · 18 new lobbying returns

New lobbying 18 returns

Society of the Irish Motor Industry Employment
- 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.
Sisters of Mercy Environment
- The lobbying concerned the Climate Action Bill going through its second stage and being voted on in the DAIL
Ibec · 2 returns Economic Development and Industry
- Investment reboot for Dublin
- Ibec's 2021 Policy Priorities
The Union of Students in Ireland Housing
- USI Student Accommodation Bill
Irish Penal Reform Trust Justice and Equality
- Progress in the Penal System 2020
National Union of Journalists Communications
- Iconic Media need to recognise the union amongst their members
Irish Family Planning Association Health
- National and international policy on sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR)
Irish Cancer Society Health
- The financial impact of cancer
Hume Brophy Agriculture
- The provision of local veterinary services
Q4PR Development and Zoning
- Communication on zoning and development of lands at Newlands/Naas Road area of Dublin
Threshold Housing
- Email to the Deputy
Irish Development Education Association Foreign Affairs
- Presentation of Vision 2025 strategic roadmap for the Development Education sector advocating for multiple public policy and funding measures. It was presented at two Irish Aid hosted consultation events on 31 March and 21 April. Minister Colm Brophy was in attendance on both occasions.
Dublin Chamber of Commerce · 2 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
Amnesty International Ireland Foreign Affairs
- Amnesty communications re TRIPS waiver proposal for COVID-19
Kingswood Heights Residents' Association Development and Zoning
- Potential rezoning of land adjacent to Kingswood Heights as part of the new South Dublin County Development Plan
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

John Lahart — Fianna Fáil 6 votes · 8 questions · 55 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 8 total

Social 2 questions
- 2021-05-18 Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Social Protection the status of the commitment to benchmark pension rates to salaries and inflation, as contained in the Roadmap for Social Inclusion 2020-2025; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26252/21]
- 2021-05-18 Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Social Protection the take-up of parent’s leave and parent’s benefit since the extension was announced on 1 April 2021; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26251/21]
Education 2 questions
- 2021-05-18 Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Education the status of a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26672/21]
- 2021-05-18 Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Education the status of a school (details supplied) with regard to securing temporary accommodation for September 2021; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26673/21]
Further and Higher Education 2 questions
- 2021-05-19 Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the fees that a person (details supplied) will be expected to pay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26752/21]
- 2021-05-20 Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the status of the roll-out of the Action Plan for Apprenticeship 2021-2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26964/21]
Enterprise 1 question
- 2021-05-18 Deputy John Lahart asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the supports that are available for a small businesses (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25585/21]
Finance 1 question
- 2021-05-18 Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Finance if he has considered VAT exemption for counsellors and psychotherapists that is available for other allied health professionals. [25619/21]

New lobbying 55 returns

Irish Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - IACP Health
- To invite each member of the Oireachtas Subcommittee on Mental Health to meet with the IACP
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
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
Respect Vapers Health
- Legislation on vaping products
Irish Pharmaceutical Healthcare Association · 2 returns Health
- Access to new medicines
- Extension of framework agreement on medicines.
Zipp Mobility Transport
- Micromobility Legislation
Licensed Vintners Association Finance
- Outline a compelling case for urgent insurance reform to facilitate recovery and sustainability in the licensed trade
Letterkenny Chamber of Commerce Public Expenditure and Reform
- Financial supports for businesses and local economies
Chambers Ireland Public Expenditure and Reform
- Financial supports for businesses and local economies
Irish Dental Association Health
- Problems with Dental Treatment Services Scheme
Irish Green Building Council Environment
- Building Life Campaign
Irish Hospital Consultants Association Health
- Committee Hearing on Protection and Support of Frontline Health Care Workers
Ibec · 2 returns Economic Development and Industry
- Investment reboot for Dublin
- Ibec Economic Policy Priorities
BioMarin International Limited Health
- Rare disease policy in Ireland
Inclusion Ireland Health
- Data Protection & Consent
Vulcan Consulting Limited Health
- Rare disease policy in Ireland
Mental Health Reform Health
- To seek support for legislative change for mental health, for greater public investment and for policy change to deliver better services.
JKS Communications Health
- reimbursement for gene therapy for rare degenerative eye disease
Janssen Sciences Ireland UC Health
- Sharing progress and information on Janssen COVID19 Vaccine clinical development, supply updates and public communication
Fennell Public Affairs Limited Transport
- Proposed legislation on eScooters
Trócaire Foreign Affairs
- Human rights and international humanitarian law in Israel and the occupied Palestinian territory
Irish Penal Reform Trust Justice and Equality
- Progress in the Penal System 2020
FTI Consulting Health
- GW Pharmaceuticals sent a letter in the context of membership of the Oireachtas Health Committee, to request a meeting to discuss cannabinoid science and GW Pharmaceuticals.
Irish Medical Organisation Health
- COVID 19 - Protection and support for frontline health care workers
Hume Brophy · 2 returns Health · Agriculture
- Governance review of drugs approval and procurement process
- The provision of local veterinary services
National Union of Journalists Communications
- Iconic Media need to recognise the union amongst their members
Irish Cancer Society · 3 returns Health
- Oireachtas Cross-Party Group on Cancer
- Cancer screening services
- The financial impact of cancer
Irish Family Planning Association Health
- National and international policy on sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR)
Macra na Feirme Health
- Oireachtas Health sub-committee on mental health
Insurance Ireland Banking and Financial Institutions
- On behalf of members, providing input into insurers response to Covid 19
Q4PR Transport
- Legislation regarding the regulation of miromobility in Ireland
Hanover Media Strategy Limited · 2 returns Health
- Treatment of Irish patients with Amyloidosis in Ireland and reimbursement pathway for Alnylam medicines
- Update on COVID-19 Vaccine AstraZeneca
Threshold Housing
- Email to the Deputy
Deloitte Ireland Health
- General discussion re current status and future developments
Cork Chamber Public Expenditure and Reform
- Financial supports for businesses and local economies
Sage Advocacy Health
- To share a discussion document with elected representatives to highlight key long term care issues in Ireland and to suggest a policy action framework for an alternative model of long-term support and care which could be progressed through the Government’s proposed Commission on Care.
Galway Chamber Public Expenditure and Reform
- Financial supports for businesses and local economies
Vertex Pharmaceuticals (Europe) Limited Health
- Cystic Fibrosis landscape in Ireland
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 Dublin oireachtas members on need for Urban plan to renew & support Dublin
- Communication with Dublin Oireachtas members on the Tourism Sector
- Communication with Fianna Fail oireachtas members on business issues
mytaxi network Ireland (trading as FREE NOW) Transport
- Calling for increased support for electrification of taxi fleet
Irish Council for Civil Liberties Health
- Collection and Retention of Personal Data Pertaining to Autistic Children Taking Legal Action Against the State.
Alcohol Awareness Foundation Limited Health
- Letters sharing Drinkaware's MUP Explainer for the general public as an FYI
Kingswood Heights Residents' Association Development and Zoning
- Potential rezoning of land adjacent to Kingswood Heights as part of the new South Dublin County Development Plan
Limelight Communications Health
- Issues pertinent to older around health, loneliness, housing.
Health Research Charities Ireland Health
- HRCI 2021 position paper: Renewal through health research

Paul Murphy — People Before Profit-Solidarity 5 votes · 22 questions · 19 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 22 total

Taoiseach 7 questions
- 2021-05-18 Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Taoiseach the membership and terms of reference of the vaccine roll-out group chaired by the Secretary General of his Department. [24668/21]
- 2021-05-18 Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Taoiseach if he will report on his recent engagements with church leaders. [24255/21]
- 2021-05-19 Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Taoiseach if he will report on his most recent engagements with the President of the European Commission. [24256/21]
- 2021-05-19 Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Taoiseach if he will report on the policing reform implementation programme office based in his Department. [26512/21]
- 2021-05-19 Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Taoiseach if he will report on the work of the housing, infrastructure and digital unit of his Department. [26244/21]
- 2021-05-19 Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Taoiseach if he will report on the work of the economic division of his Department. [26245/21]
- 2021-05-19 Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Taoiseach if he will report on his latest engagement with the social partners. [24670/21]
Social 6 questions
- 2021-05-18 Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Social Protection her plans for youth unemployment; and if a commitment will be given not to introduce JobBridge-style activation schemes targeted at young persons. [26227/21]
- 2021-05-18 Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Social Protection the cost and the staff employed in the employer reporting facility established by her Department in March 2020 to enable employers to make notifications regarding staff they claimed were unwilling to return to work while they continued to claim the pandemic unemployment payment; and the number of employees on the payment who subsequently had their payments reduced or terminated on foot of employers contacting her Department. [26228/21]
- 2021-05-18 Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Social Protection if a person can still qualify to maintain the pandemic unemployment payment (details supplied) in circumstances in which a person has a part-time PAYE employment which provides income of less than €960 over eight weeks. [25512/21]
- 2021-05-18 Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Social Protection if she read the recent NESC publication on the position of the self-employed; and her views on the matter. [1490/21]
- 2021-05-18 Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Social Protection the cost of her Department’s special investigation unit to date including the wages of the 20 gardaí involved; the number of individual cases investigated; the number of individual cases investigated on foot of employer reports; the number of employer inspections carried out; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26349/21]
- 2021-05-18 Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Social Protection the reason foster parents are required to be available for work in order to avail of jobseeker’s payments when they are not allowed to leave the child with a childminder under the terms of fostering; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26499/21]
Agriculture 6 questions
- 2021-05-19 Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he has approved the resumption of point to point racing which is now taking place with large crowds in attendance; and if he will act to stop it in view of a Government request that it be discontinued under current Covid-19 regulations. [26796/21]
- 2021-05-20 Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if his Department plans to review its handling of the outbreaks of Covid-19 in the meat processing industry over the past year with a view to improving preventative measures in the future. [27379/21]
- 2021-05-20 Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his plans for banning mink fur farming; and the current population of mink in such farms in Ireland. [27019/21]
- 2021-05-20 Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if his Department has considered the possible impacts of the further concentration of ownership of the meat processing industry here on small farmers. [27017/21]
- 2021-05-20 Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his views on the planned expansion of the dairy processing industry here. [27015/21]
- 2021-05-20 Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his plans to establish an independent regulator for the meat industry to address instability in the sector. [27018/21]
Transport 1 question
- 2021-05-18 Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to the fact that Transport Infrastructure Ireland has an agreement with a company (details supplied) in respect of its development; his views on whether this agreement removes objectivity in the feasibility studies and indicates that the NTA and TII have already decided the outcome and will proceed with their preference of Charlemont-Beechwood; if he will instruct the NTA to promptly publish the feasibility studies and demonstrate that they were fully objective regarding the three possible options; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26408/21]
Foreign 1 question
- 2021-05-18 Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if, in the context of ongoing steps by the Israeli state to expel Palestinians from East Jerusalem and replace them with Zionist settlers and the killing of 22 Palestinians in an Israeli attack on Gaza, he will expel the Israeli Ambassador from Ireland to express Ireland’s opposition to these killings and to the threatened expulsion of 13 families comprised of 58 persons including 17 children from Sheik Jarrah in East Jerusalem; if he will immediately prepare a Bill to go before Dáil Éireann to impose trade sanctions against Israel in response to these killings and threatened expulsions; if he will prepare a proposal from Ireland to the European Council calling for the imposition of trade sanctions by the EU against Israel on the grounds of these killings and the breaches of the human rights of Palestinians; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25926/21]
Justice 1 question
- 2021-05-18 Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Justice if she will provide the breakdown by Garda district of fines and arrests in relation to the Covid-19 legislation. [26330/21]

New lobbying 19 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
Clare Public Participation Network · 2 returns EU Affairs · Energy and Natural Resources
- Clare PPN Contacted all Clare County Councillors via email to ask that they would support a motion calling for the Dail to properly debate the EU Canada Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement in advance of possible ratification of the ISDS Courts aspect.
- Clare PPN wrote to all Clare County Councillors requesting that they set up a task force to deal with the issues of water and sewage provision in the County as administered by Irish Water - these issues affect zoning and planning and our members feel the Councillors should have input
Ibec · 2 returns Economic Development and Industry
- Investment reboot for Dublin
- Review of the Covid-19 Resilience and Recovery 2021: The Path Ahead framework
Obair Newmarket on fergus CLG Community
- Contacted Clare Co Councilors to get their support for our Town and Village grant application
Environmental Pillar Environment
- Provided information regarding legal aspects of the Climate Bill
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.
National Union of Journalists · 2 returns Communications
- Iconic Media need to recognise the union amongst their members
- Iconic Media need to recognise the union amongst their members
Irish Cancer Society Health
- The financial impact of cancer
Hume Brophy Food
- Irish Whiskey Sector
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
Kingswood Heights Residents' Association Development and Zoning
- Potential rezoning of land adjacent to Kingswood Heights as part of the new South Dublin County Development Plan
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
Irish Offshore Operators' Association CLG Energy and Natural Resources
- Email to highlight the effects of the Amendment for the Offshore Petroleum industry in the Climate Action and Low Carbon Development (Amendment) Bill 2021

Seán Crowe — Sinn Féin 6 votes · 2 questions · 29 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 2 total

Social 2 questions
- 2021-05-19 Deputy Seán Crowe asked the Minister for Social Protection the funding available for the school meals scheme in the 2021-2022 academic year; the number of schools that applied to the scheme for the coming 2021-2022 academic year; the number of those schools that applied in the lunch and dinner funding categories; and the number of those schools that were awarded funding in each category. [26753/21]
- 2021-05-19 Deputy Seán Crowe asked the Minister for Social Protection her views on whether the lottery system that has been implemented in the school meals scheme is a blunt instrument that does not adequately recognise the individual needs of schools and the areas that they serve; if her attention has been drawn to two schools (details supplied) that both applied for funding to provide hot meals to students only for the senior school to be awarded such funding while the junior school was not; her views on whether this is acceptable; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26754/21]

New lobbying 29 returns

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
Sisters of Mercy Environment
- The lobbying concerned the Climate Action Bill going through its second stage and being voted on in the DAIL
Gibney Communications Education and Training
- Letter requesting a meeting to discuss the key findings of the evaluation of Drinkaware’s Junior Cycle Alcohol Education Programme
Respect Vapers Health
- Legislation on vaping products
Irish Dental Association Health
- Problems with Dental Treatment Services Scheme
Irish Hospital Consultants Association Health
- Committee Hearing on Protection and Support of Frontline Health Care Workers
Ibec Economic Development and Industry
- Investment reboot for Dublin
Inclusion Ireland Health
- Data Protection & Consent
CHILDREN'S RIGHTS ALLIANCE - REPUBLIC OF IRELAND LIMITED Children and Youth Affairs
- Report Card 2021
JKS Communications Health
- reimbursement for gene therapy for rare degenerative eye disease
Irish Penal Reform Trust Justice and Equality
- Progress in the Penal System 2020
FTI Consulting Health
- GW Pharmaceuticals sent a letter in the context of membership of the Oireachtas Health Committee, to request a meeting to discuss cannabinoid science and GW Pharmaceuticals.
Irish Medical Organisation Health
- COVID 19 - Protection and support for frontline health care workers
Mental Health Reform Health
- To advocate for legislative change and increased public funding for mental health.
Hume Brophy Health
- Governance review of drugs approval and procurement process
National Union of Journalists Communications
- Iconic Media need to recognise the union amongst their members
Irish Family Planning Association Health
- National and international policy on sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR)
Insurance Ireland Banking and Financial Institutions
- On behalf of members, providing input into insurers response to Covid 19
Threshold Housing
- Email to the Deputy
Comhlámh Foreign Affairs
- World Health Oragnisation Covid 19 Technology Access Pool (C-TAP)
Sage Advocacy Health
- To share a discussion document with elected representatives to highlight key long term care issues in Ireland and to suggest a policy action framework for an alternative model of long-term support and care which could be progressed through the Government’s proposed Commission on Care.
Hanover Media Strategy Limited Health
- Update on COVID-19 Vaccine AstraZeneca
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
Irish Council for Civil Liberties Health
- Collection and Retention of Personal Data Pertaining to Autistic Children Taking Legal Action Against the State.
Vape Business Ireland Health
- Correspondence with the Clerk of the Oireachtas Committee on Health regarding the Public Health (Tobacco and Nicotine Inhaling Products) Bill copying the Committee Chair.
Kingswood Heights Residents' Association Development and Zoning
- Potential rezoning of land adjacent to Kingswood Heights as part of the new South Dublin County Development Plan
Health Research Charities Ireland Health
- HRCI 2021 position paper: Renewal through health research