Kerry — week of Mon, 17 May — Watch Them Work

What your Kerry TDs did this week

Mon, 17 May – 23 May 2021 · 5 TDs · 3 bills voted on · 40 questions · 102 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 Pa Daly

Voted against 1 Brendan Griffin

Did not vote 4 Danny Healy-Rae · Michael Cahill · Michael Healy-Rae · Norma Foley

Financial Resolution: Stamp Duties

2021-05-19 · 3 votes

An amendment to the bill · motion failed 60–79

Voted for 2 Danny Healy-Rae · Pa Daly

Voted against 2 Brendan Griffin · Norma Foley

Did not vote 2 Michael Cahill · Michael Healy-Rae

An amendment to the bill · motion failed 61–79

Voted for 2 Danny Healy-Rae · Pa Daly

Voted against 2 Brendan Griffin · Norma Foley

Did not vote 2 Michael Cahill · Michael Healy-Rae

An amendment to the bill · motion failed 61–79

Voted for 2 Danny Healy-Rae · Pa Daly

Voted against 2 Brendan Griffin · Norma Foley

Did not vote 2 Michael Cahill · Michael Healy-Rae

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 Pa Daly

Voted against 2 Brendan Griffin · Norma Foley

Did not vote 3 Danny Healy-Rae · Michael Cahill · Michael Healy-Rae

An amendment to the bill · motion failed 46–74

Voted for 1 Pa Daly

Voted against 2 Brendan Griffin · Norma Foley

Did not vote 3 Danny Healy-Rae · Michael Cahill · Michael Healy-Rae

Danny Healy-Rae — Independent 3 votes · 6 questions · 12 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 6 total

Agriculture 3 questions
- 2021-05-20 Deputy Danny Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the progress that has been made with the granting of felling licences given that there has been a large backlog for years now; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26516/21]
- 2021-05-20 Deputy Danny Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the actions being taken to deal with the long delays in granting felling licences. [26595/21]
- 2021-05-20 Deputy Danny Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if funding will be provided for the farmers whose fences have been burnt down recently as a result of the fire in Killarney National Park and who now have no feed for their animals. [23059/21]
Further and Higher Education 2 questions
- 2021-05-20 Deputy Danny Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if the SUSI grant disregard of €4,500 for students who did holiday work will be given for those students who were on the pandemic unemployment payment as there was no work since 2020 due to Covid-19 (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26517/21]
- 2021-05-20 Deputy Danny Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the action taken to deal with student accommodation providers that did not refund students and families for rental on accommodation for 2020 such as in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26594/21]
Transport 1 question
- 2021-05-18 Deputy Danny Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Transport if the current process of rescheduling theory tests will be reviewed (details supplied); the way he plans for the backlog to be dealt with; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25865/21]

New lobbying 12 returns

Sisters of Mercy Environment
- The lobbying concerned the Climate Action Bill going through its second stage and being voted on in the DAIL
Respect Vapers Health
- Legislation on vaping products
The Union of Students in Ireland Housing
- USI Student Accommodation Bill
Irish Self Catering Federation Tourism
- Earlier re-opening time for the Self catering sector
Pro Life Campaign Health
- Providing briefing material on the Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) (Foetal Pain Relief) Bill 2021
National Union of Journalists Communications
- Iconic Media need to recognise the union amongst their members
Irish Cancer Society Health
- Introductory meetings with volunteer Irish Cancer Society grassroots Advocacy Champions
Threshold Housing
- Email to the Deputy
Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers Association · 4 returns Agriculture · Health
- Regulator for beef sector
- Fair Deal Scheme
- CAP post 2022 including make up of Pillar 1 and Pillar 2 and Agri Environment Scheme
- CAP post 2022 including make up of Pillar 1 and Pillar 2 and Agri Environment Scheme

Michael Cahill — Fianna Fáil 0 votes · 0 questions · 1 new lobbying return

New lobbying 1 return

Threshold Housing
- Invited the Councillor to a briefing session

Michael Healy-Rae — Independent 0 votes · 16 questions · 12 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 16 total

Agriculture 8 questions
- 2021-05-18 Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of hectares that have been planted in the 2021 season; the breakdown of conifers and broad-leaf trees in relation to same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25911/21]
- 2021-05-18 Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the targets for forestry; the person or body taking responsibility to ensure that they are met; the steps being taken to make sure that such targets are not just aspirational; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25915/21]
- 2021-05-18 Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will address a matter regarding the use of the OPW flooding layer (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25924/21]
- 2021-05-18 Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will address the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25939/21]
- 2021-05-18 Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will address a series of matters in relation to a modelling exercise by his Department (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26211/21]
- 2021-05-18 Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will address a matter regarding an aquaculture licence for a company (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26374/21]
- 2021-05-20 Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the status of an appeal by a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27204/21]
- 2021-05-20 Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if the case of a person (details supplied) will be examined; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27373/21]
Education 4 questions
- 2021-05-18 Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Education if she will address a matter regarding the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25852/21]
- 2021-05-18 Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Education the reason Bus Éireann is withdrawing a service (details supplied) from Listowel County Kerry; if the matter will be examined; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25925/21]
- 2021-05-18 Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Education if she will address a matter regarding deputy principals in two-teacher schools (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25927/21]
- 2021-05-20 Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Education if a person (details supplied) in County Kerry can avail of public transport; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27120/21]
Public 1 question
- 2021-05-18 Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if a matter (details supplied) in relation to damage caused by a river will be examined; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25536/21]
Social 1 question
- 2021-05-18 Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will address a matter (details supplied) regarding community employment supervisors; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25840/21]
Housing 1 question
- 2021-05-19 Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will address a matter regarding housing stock (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27075/21]
Finance 1 question
- 2021-05-20 Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Finance if the Covid restrictions support scheme will be withdrawn from 17 May 2021 (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27159/21]

New lobbying 12 returns

Sisters of Mercy Environment
- The lobbying concerned the Climate Action Bill going through its second stage and being voted on in the DAIL
Respect Vapers Health
- Legislation on vaping products
The Union of Students in Ireland Housing
- USI Student Accommodation Bill
Pro Life Campaign Health
- Providing briefing material on the Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) (Foetal Pain Relief) Bill 2021
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA Agriculture
- Results-Based Environment Agri Pilot (REAP)
National Union of Journalists Communications
- Iconic Media need to recognise the union amongst their members
Irish Cancer Society Health
- Introductory meetings with volunteer Irish Cancer Society grassroots Advocacy Champions
Threshold Housing
- Email to the Deputy
Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers Association · 4 returns Agriculture · Health
- Regulator for beef sector
- Fair Deal Scheme
- CAP post 2022 including make up of Pillar 1 and Pillar 2 and Agri Environment Scheme
- CAP post 2022 including make up of Pillar 1 and Pillar 2 and Agri Environment Scheme

Norma Foley — Fianna Fáil 5 votes · 0 questions · 42 new lobbying returns

New lobbying 42 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.
North East Kerry Leader Partnership Teoranta T/a North East & West Kerry Development Agriculture
- Rural Development Representation
Sisters of Mercy Environment
- The lobbying concerned the Climate Action Bill going through its second stage and being voted on in the DAIL
Uplift · 2 returns Environment · Education and Training
- Uplift members emailed Government Ministers asking them to support the recommendations in the Draft Climate Action Bill
- Uplift staff met Minister Foley to ask that the NCCA consider the Sex Education Submission contributed to by Uplift members to be included in the Review of Relationship and Sex Education in Ireland.
INTO - Irish National Teachers' Organisation Education and Training
- Class size in primary schools
Pavee Point Traveller & Roma Centre Education and Training
- Impact of COVID19 on education for Travellers and Roma
Irish Air Line Pilots Association (IALPA) · 2 returns Employment · Transport
- Letter to Helen McEntee Minister for Justice from IALPA Female Working Group
- 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.
Care Alliance Ireland Health
- National Carers Strategy
Licensed Vintners Association Trade
- Developing a plan to allow Dublin pubs to survive the Covid-19 crisis
Construction Industry Federation (CIF) Development and Zoning
- Meeting with Minister Norma Foley to advise of the ability of the Construction Industry to operate safely during the level 5 restrictions
The Victims Alliance Education and Training
- Lobbied for improved access to 3rd level education in legal and therapy fields for people from minority groups and disadvantaged backgrounds
Ibec · 3 returns Communications · Transport · Economic Development and Industry
- Telecommunications industry response to COVID-19 crisis
- Mandatory quarantine regime for international travel
- Review of the Covid-19 Resilience and Recovery 2021: The Path Ahead framework
Inclusion Ireland · 2 returns Education and Training
- School Closures, Summer Programme, Consultation
- SET and SNA Allocation Models
The Union of Students in Ireland Housing
- USI Student Accommodation Bill
Center for Independent Living Education and Training
- barriers faced by disabled students accessing postgraduate research studies and the potential negative impact the receipt of a stipend could have on a disabled student
CHILDREN'S RIGHTS ALLIANCE - REPUBLIC OF IRELAND LIMITED · 2 returns Children and Youth Affairs · Education and Training
- Report Card 2021
- School closures and the impact on children and young people
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.
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA Agriculture
- Results-Based Environment Agri Pilot (REAP)
Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation Children and Youth Affairs
- Provision of Childcare in the context of School and Creche closure.
Alcohol Action Ireland · 2 returns Education and Training · Children and Youth Affairs
- Alcohol education in our schools
- Operation Encompass
Society of St. Vincent de Paul Budgetary matters
- Engagement with Ministers and Senior Officials to ensure sufficient supports are provided to households assisted by SVP impacted financially or otherwise by the Covid-19 crisis, including an increase in the Fuel Allowance, a top-up payment for low income families, a discretionary utility debt fund, extra supports for learning loss among disadvantaged children, increased funding to support access to digital devices at primary and secondary level and the provision of free mobile data
National Union of Journalists Communications
- Iconic Media need to recognise the union amongst their members
Social Innovation Growth Fund Ireland Limited trading as Rethink Ireland. Education and Training
- Introduce Rethink Ireland to the department of Education. Identify Synergies and investigate if there are opportunities for funding
Irish Cancer Society Health
- Introductory meetings with volunteer Irish Cancer Society grassroots Advocacy Champions
Threshold Housing
- Email to the Deputy
Hume Brophy Health
- Public Health (Alcohol) Act 2018
The Irish Society for Autism Health
- The impact of Covid 19 and the need for autism specific legislation
Coach Tourism and Transport Council of Ireland · 2 returns Transport
- School Transport Issues
- Steering Group for the review of the School Transport Scheme
Amnesty International Ireland Justice and Equality
- Joint letter on remote access to education needs of children in Direct Provision during lockdown and school closures
Teachers' Union of Ireland · 2 returns Health · Education and Training
- Vaccinations
- Re-opening schools for Leaving Certificate students
Rockwood Consulting ULC Education and Training
- Seeking the establishment of a regular engagement forum for school transport operators
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

Pa Daly — Sinn Féin 6 votes · 14 questions · 21 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 14 total

Justice 6 questions
- 2021-05-18 Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Justice if she will account for the €37.6 million underspend within the Justice vote group for 2020 as detailed on page 59 of the Public Service Performance Report 2020. [26010/21]
- 2021-05-18 Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Justice if the facilities in Tralee courthouse were upgraded during the budget year 2020. [26011/21]
- 2021-05-18 Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Justice if she will address the overperformance of Forensic Science Ireland with regard to its target metrics for missing persons case investigations or body identifications; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26014/21]
- 2021-05-18 Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Justice if she will address missing targeted citizenship applications by 57% for 2020; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26015/21]
- 2021-05-19 Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Justice if she will address missing targeted applications under the single application procedure for international protection applicants by 46.4% for 2020 (details supplied). [26825/21]
- 2021-05-19 Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Justice if she will address the decreased number of liquor licensing applications for 2020; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26826/21]
Foreign 2 questions
- 2021-05-18 Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if Ireland will consider sending observers to the forthcoming Armenian elections. [26759/21]
- 2021-05-20 Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if a passport will be approved for a person (details supplied). [27154/21]
Agriculture 2 questions
- 2021-05-20 Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the impact of Covid-19 on the processing of licence appeals in his Department. [26921/21]
- 2021-05-20 Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the estimated turnaround time in relation to applications for BEEP-S; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26922/21]
Further and Higher Education 2 questions
- 2021-05-20 Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if he will review the criteria and income thresholds for SUSI grants to ensure that each family qualifying for the working family payment is deemed eligible for a fee and maintenance SUSI grant; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26933/21]
- 2021-05-20 Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if he will consider a graduated special rate for SUSI grant applicants who have at least 365 days continuous Department of Social Protection payments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26934/21]
Social 1 question
- 2021-05-18 Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Social Protection her views on the eligibility for non-rateable premises for Covid-19 supports under her Department; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16745/21]
Tourism 1 question
- 2021-05-18 Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if she will engage with representatives of park runs (details supplied) on the holding of trial events given the inclusive nature of the events as outlined. [26472/21]

New lobbying 21 returns

Womens Aid Justice and Equality
- Sent the Women's Aid Submission to the Family Law Court Bill General Scheme to the Committee on Justice
Sisters of Mercy Environment
- The lobbying concerned the Climate Action Bill going through its second stage and being voted on in the DAIL
Disability Federation of Ireland Justice and Equality
- Submission to the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice on the Dying with Dignity Bill 2020
One Family Justice and Equality
- General Scheme of the Family Law Courts Bill
Irish Hospital Consultants Association Health
- Dying with Dignity Bill 2020
The Union of Students in Ireland · 2 returns Housing · Education and Training
- USI Student Accommodation Bill
- USI Education For All campaign
Center for Independent Living Justice and Equality
- ILMI submission on the Dying with Dignity bill sent to all members of Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice ( https://ilmi.ie/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/ILMI-Submission-on-the-Dying-With-Dignity-Bill.pdf)
CHILDREN'S RIGHTS ALLIANCE - REPUBLIC OF IRELAND LIMITED Justice and Equality
- Reform of the family justice system
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA Agriculture
- Results-Based Environment Agri Pilot (REAP)
Irish Penal Reform Trust · 4 returns Justice and Equality
- Progress in the Penal System 2020
- Prison Law Seminar: Prison Rules 2007
- All Party Oireachtas Group on Penal Reform
- IPRT Penal Policy Priorities
Hume Brophy Justice and Equality
- Legislation governing assisted suicide
National Union of Journalists Communications
- Iconic Media need to recognise the union amongst their members
Irish Cancer Society Health
- Introductory meetings with volunteer Irish Cancer Society grassroots Advocacy Champions
Threshold Housing
- Email to the Deputy
Dublin Rape Crisis Centre Justice and Equality
- Brief Deputy on suggested amendments to Criminal Procedures Bill
Irish Council for Civil Liberties Justice and Equality
- Judicial Appointments Commission Bill
Retailers Against Smuggling Finance
- A mailout outlining RAS activities from Q1 2021