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

What your Laois TDs did this week

Mon, 17 May – 23 May 2021 · 3 TDs · 3 bills voted on · 8 questions · 54 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 Brian Stanley

Voted against 1 Sean Fleming

Did not vote 1 William Aird

Financial Resolution: Stamp Duties

2021-05-19 · 3 votes

An amendment to the bill · motion failed 60–79

Voted for 1 Brian Stanley

Voted against 1 Sean Fleming

Did not vote 1 William Aird

An amendment to the bill · motion failed 61–79

Voted for 1 Brian Stanley

Voted against 1 Sean Fleming

Did not vote 1 William Aird

An amendment to the bill · motion failed 61–79

Voted for 1 Brian Stanley

Voted against 1 Sean Fleming

Did not vote 1 William Aird

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 Brian Stanley

Voted against 1 Sean Fleming

Did not vote 1 William Aird

An amendment to the bill · motion failed 46–74

Voted for 1 Brian Stanley

Voted against 1 Sean Fleming

Did not vote 1 William Aird

Brian Stanley — Independent 6 votes · 7 questions · 10 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 7 total

Social 2 questions
- 2021-05-18 Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for Social Protection her plans to address the practice of bogus self-employment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25945/21]
- 2021-05-18 Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for Social Protection if her attention has been drawn to the fact that bogus self-employment practices have been in use in RTÉ and that a settlement has been made by RTÉ to the Revenue Commissioners; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25946/21]
Agriculture 2 questions
- 2021-05-20 Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he has a strategy to develop a biomass sector to provide farmers with another income stream; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26924/21]
- 2021-05-20 Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he has considered the introduction of a ban on below cost selling in the beef sector; and if he plans to take action to address same to ensure that farmers can receive a fair price for their produce. [26923/21]
Further and Higher Education 2 questions
- 2021-05-20 Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science his plans to address an anomaly in the SUSI grant scheme in circumstances in which a student applies initially as a dependent of their parents but subsequently gains a council tenancy and lives independently of their family. [26711/21]
- 2021-05-20 Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if an anomaly in the SUSI grant scheme will be addressed in circumstances in which a student applies initially as a dependent of their parents but subsequently gets married during the period of their third-level education but is still assessed as a dependent of their parents. [26710/21]
Transport 1 question
- 2021-05-18 Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for Transport the steps being taken for persons that have had a driver theory test cancelled on three occasions (details supplied). [25563/21]

New lobbying 10 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
Irish Wheelchair Association (IWA) Transport
- Looked for support for Clár Funding for a bus to transport members to and from home to services
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.
Ibec Economic Development and Industry
- Midlands region investment priorities for the mid-term review of the National Development Plan (NDP)
The Union of Students in Ireland Housing
- USI Student Accommodation Bill
National Centre for Youth Mental Health Children and Youth Affairs
- Virtual Meeting to discuss work with young people in Laois Offaly
National Union of Journalists Communications
- Iconic Media need to recognise the union amongst their members
Threshold Housing
- Email to the Deputy

Sean Fleming — Fianna Fáil 6 votes · 1 question · 44 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 1 total

Environment 1 question
- 2021-05-20 Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications when an eircode can be provided to a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27197/21]

New lobbying 44 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.
Irish Heart Foundation Finance
- Ethical State investment
Barclays Bank Ireland PLC Banking and Financial Institutions
- Introduction to new Barclays Europe CEO, outline of development of Barclays Europe business in 2021.
Irish Sports Matters Ltd t/a the Federation of Irish Sport Sports and Recreation
- Insurance Reform
Irish Wheelchair Association (IWA) Transport
- Looked for support for Clár Funding for a bus to transport members to and from home to services
Volunteering Ireland Banking and Financial Institutions
- Request to Cabinet Sub-Group on Insurance Reform on Personal Injuries Guidelines
Pender & Associates Ltd · 3 returns Banking and Financial Institutions
- Request for contribution to quote for press release from Minister of State Sean Fleming TD
- Discussion of Insurance Reform
- Engagement regarding insurance reform
Allianz plc · 2 returns Banking and Financial Institutions
- 1. An email notification was issued to the office of Minister of State Sean Fleming informing him of Allianz's decision to consolidate service to Allianz customers in Northern Ireland under the existing UK regulated Allianz Group entities of Allianz Insurance UK for business customers and LV= General Insurance for personal customers
- A meeting held at the request of Minister of State Sean Fleming as the individual wished to meet with all insurance company CEOs arising from the Judicial Council ruling on PIAB and other industry matters. The questions were raised by the Minister in respect of various matters relating to the insurance industry and Allianz's role within said industry.
Licensed Vintners Association · 2 returns Trade · Finance
- Personal Injuries Guidelines
- Outline a compelling case for urgent insurance reform to facilitate recovery and sustainability in the licensed trade
Vintners' Federation of Ireland Trade
- Level of Personal Injuries Guidelines adopted by the Judicial Council
Childminding Ireland Children and Youth Affairs
- The National Action Plan for Childminding (2021-2029), and issues and challenges facing childminders (including insurance), children and families using childminding services
Banking & Payments Federation Ireland Banking and Financial Institutions
- Roundtable exchange on industry issues with interational banks
David Curtin & Co Ltd Health
- Invite Senators to address a webinar for current and former clients of Coolmine TC on International Women's Day
Ibec Economic Development and Industry
- Midlands region investment priorities for the mid-term review of the National Development Plan (NDP)
The Union of Students in Ireland Finance
- Insurance costs - car and international
GENERALI SEGUROS Y REASEGUROS S.A. · 2 returns Banking and Financial Institutions
- Response to Minister's letter of 23 December 2019 in regard to the impact of the Action Plan for Insurance Reform and COVID-19 on insurers
- Meeting to insurance issues, including the impact of the new Personal Injuries Guidelines.
RGDATA Banking and Financial Institutions
- Introduction of the new Judicial Guidelines on Personal Injury payments and the impact on shop insurance premiums.
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.
Law Society of Ireland Banking and Financial Institutions
- Imposition of charges on deposits by two pillar banks
Insurance Ireland · 5 returns Banking and Financial Institutions
- On behalf of members, to raise awareness of industry concerns relating to potential legislation on differential pricing.
- On behalf of members, to raise awareness of issues pertinent to the Irish motor insurance industry.
- On behalf of members, providing input into insurers response to Covid 19
- On behalf of members, to highlight issues in relation to flooding.
- To highlight reforms to the policy environment which would address the volatility of claims costs.
The Wheel Banking and Financial Institutions
- The Wheel as a member of the Alliance for Insurance Reform attended a high level meeting on the 24th of February with Minister Leo Varadkar, Minister Sean Fleming, Minister Robert Troy and Minister Damien English to discuss actions needed to bring down the cost of insurance and address the insurance crisis facing charities and community and voluntary organisations.
Hanover Media Strategy Limited Finance
- Cost of Motor Insurance Policies in Ireland
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
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
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA Health
- Nursing Homes Support Scheme - Fair Deal
Gerard Howlin Finance
- To lobby for the policy objectives of ILCU as set out in its 2020 Vision document and its detailed policy documents on funding for social housing, lending to SMEs and provision of micro-credit. To lobby for delivery of commitments to credit unions in the Programme for Government. To provide information to Oireachtas members on credit union issues of interest to them.
RSA Insurance Ireland DAC Banking and Financial Institutions
- Following a request for a meeting from Minister Sean Fleming to discuss the Government’s Action Plan for Insurance Reform, and the new Personal Injuries Guidelines, I wrote to Minister Fleming on 1 April outlining my support for the reform proposals and my views on other insurance matters. A meeting was subsequently held to provide the Minister and his officials with RSA’s views on the new Personal Injuries Guidelines and the proposals for new powers for PIAB.
Dublin Chamber of Commerce Economic Development and Industry
- Communication on insurance sector reform
Credit Union Development Association · 3 returns Banking and Financial Institutions
- Credit Guarantee Scheme announcement
- Covid-19 operational resilience and recover supports that credit unions could provide
- Required changes to Credit Union related legislation and regulations to allow them share loans
Irish League of Credit Unions Finance
- To Lobby for the League's policy objectives as set out in our Vision 2020 document
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
Revolut Payments Ireland Ltd Banking and Financial Institutions
- Briefing on Revolut in Ireland, including: having more than 1m retail customers; low-cost payment services for consumers and businesses; enhancing youth financial literacy via Revolut Jr; innovations eg Open Banking, SEPA Instant, acquiring and P2P payments; competition in the market, especially given the departure of major financial institutions; Revolut's consumer spending data, and its value to policy-makers; Revolut's aim to achieve CBI authorisation and act as a post-Brexit EU hub.

William Aird — Fine Gael 0 votes · 0 questions · 0 new lobbying returns

Quiet week — no questions filed or new lobbying returns.