Limerick City — week of Mon, 17 May — Watch Them Work

What your Limerick City TDs did this week

Mon, 17 May – 23 May 2021 · 4 TDs · 3 bills voted on · 7 questions · 191 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 Maurice Quinlivan

Voted against 3 Brian Leddin · Kieran O'Donnell · Willie O'Dea

Did not vote 1 Conor Sheehan

Financial Resolution: Stamp Duties

2021-05-19 · 3 votes

An amendment to the bill · motion failed 60–79

Voted for 1 Maurice Quinlivan

Voted against 2 Brian Leddin · Willie O'Dea

Did not vote 2 Conor Sheehan · Kieran O'Donnell

An amendment to the bill · motion failed 61–79

Voted for 1 Maurice Quinlivan

Voted against 3 Brian Leddin · Kieran O'Donnell · Willie O'Dea

Did not vote 1 Conor Sheehan

An amendment to the bill · motion failed 61–79

Voted for 1 Maurice Quinlivan

Voted against 3 Brian Leddin · Kieran O'Donnell · Willie O'Dea

Did not vote 1 Conor Sheehan

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 Maurice Quinlivan

Voted against 2 Brian Leddin · Willie O'Dea

Did not vote 2 Conor Sheehan · Kieran O'Donnell

An amendment to the bill · motion failed 46–74

Voted for 1 Maurice Quinlivan

Voted against 1 Brian Leddin

Did not vote 3 Conor Sheehan · Kieran O'Donnell · Willie O'Dea

Conor Sheehan — Labour Party 0 votes · 0 questions · 1 new lobbying return

New lobbying 1 return

Clancourt Management Economic Development and Industry
- Dooradoyle Urban Quarter, Covid 19 and Crescent Shopping Centre

Kieran O'Donnell — Fine Gael 3 votes · 3 questions · 38 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 3 total

Environment 1 question
- 2021-05-18 Deputy Kieran O'Donnell asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the further steps he will take to reduce single use plastics following the proposed ban on certain plastics in July; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25909/21]
Tourism 1 question
- 2021-05-18 Deputy Kieran O'Donnell asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if water parks are permitted to reopen along with swimming pools and leisure centres on 7 June 2021 in line with the easing of Covid-19 restrictions. [26188/21]
Further and Higher Education 1 question
- 2021-05-18 Deputy Kieran O'Donnell asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the steps he is taking to address the need for additional university places for the next academic year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26412/21]

New lobbying 38 returns

Vulcan Consulting Limited · 2 returns Transport · Sports and Recreation
- E-scooter legislation and introducing Zipp Mobility
- Sale of Tickets Legislation
Sisters of Mercy Environment
- The lobbying concerned the Climate Action Bill going through its second stage and being voted on in the DAIL
Rehab Group Public Expenditure and Reform
- Very little use by Public Bodies of EU Procurement Directive & WSS funding
Tiernan Properties Development and Zoning
- Email on public policy regarding regional cities generally and Limerick city centre specifically
Zipp Mobility Transport
- Micromobility Legislation
Ryanair Transport
- Letter of 9 April to Kieran O’Donnell regarding refunds.
Chambers Ireland Transport
- eScooters legislation
NCBI · 2 returns Health
- The expansion of the Eye Clinic Liaison Officer Service (ECLO's) to acute hospitals outside of Dublin
- The expansion of the Eye Clinic Liaison Officer Service (ECLO's) to acute hospitals outside of Dublin
Lufthansa Technik Shannon Limited Employment
- Shannon based companies, LTSL and LTTS operate in the aviation maintenance sector, employing 730+ staff. The COVID-19 pandemic continues to have a devastating impact on our business and revenues have fallen significantly. Our correspondence to and meetings with government TDs and Ministers sought an extension to EWSS / State Covid supports. The company’s meetings with and correspondence to Clare County Council sought a reduction in rents and rates.
Ibec · 4 returns Transport · Economic Development and Industry
- New framework for the evaluation of transport and investment projects
- Mid-West region investment priorities for the mid-term National Development Plan (NDP) review
- Investment priorities for the Mid-West region
- Ibec Economic Policy Priorities
Irish Congress of Trade Unions Employment
- Rehab Enterprises in Limerick
Limelight Communications Transport
- Covid 19 business supports & Government policy relating to International Travel
Irish Travel Agents Association Transport
- Covid 19 business supports and Government policy relating to International Travel
National Union of Journalists Communications
- Iconic Media need to recognise the union amongst their members
Pinnacle Public Affairs Ltd Health
- Antigen Testing
Irish Cancer Society · 3 returns Health · Employment
- Daffodil Day 2021
- Introductory meetings with volunteer Irish Cancer Society grassroots Advocacy Champions
- Cancer patients returning to work after a diagnosis
Macra na Feirme Agriculture
- Discussion on the future of rural areas and supports to aid young farmers
Q4PR Transport
- Legislation regarding the regulation of miromobility in Ireland
Hume Brophy Transport
- Recovery of the Irish Aviation Sector
Threshold Housing
- Email to the Deputy
Troy Studios Arts
- Sharing of PwC industry commissioned report showing the positive contribution of Section 481 to the economy
Limerick City Area Partnership CLG Employment
- Proposed changes to contracting arrangements for public employment services
Galway Chamber Public Expenditure and Reform
- Regional Airports
Unite the Union, Ireland Region Transport
- Situation of Approved Driving Instructors in the context of Covid-19 and associated restrictions
Pixel Strategic Consulting Ltd Transport
- E-scooter Legislation / Introducing TIER Mobility
Dublin Chamber of Commerce Economic Development and Industry
- Communication on the 15 Minute City with Kieran O'Donnell TD, Chair of the Oireachtas Transport and Communications Networks Committee
Limerick Chamber · 3 returns Transport · Economic Development and Industry
- Proposed measures in support of Shannon airport
- Progress the completion of Coonagh to Knockalisheen road scheme
- Progress on LUROC
mytaxi network Ireland (trading as FREE NOW) Transport
- Calling for increased support for electrification of taxi fleet
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

Maurice Quinlivan — Sinn Féin 6 votes · 0 questions · 26 new lobbying returns

New lobbying 26 returns

Misean Cara Foreign Affairs
- Two requests that the JOC on EU Affairs, and the JOC on Enterprise, Trade and Employment undertake a review of Ireland’s position regarding the proposal at the WTO to issue waiver from certain provisions of the TRIPS Agreement for the prevention, containment and treatment of Covid-19.
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 Employment
- Policies to support Travellers gain employment in the mainstream labour market
NCBI · 2 returns Health
- The expansion of the Eye Clinic Liaison Officer Service (ECLO's) to acute hospitals outside of Dublin
- The expansion of the Eye Clinic Liaison Officer Service (ECLO's) to acute hospitals outside of Dublin
Lufthansa Technik Shannon Limited Employment
- Shannon based companies, LTSL and LTTS operate in the aviation maintenance sector, employing 730+ staff. The COVID-19 pandemic continues to have a devastating impact on our business and revenues have fallen significantly. Our correspondence to and meetings with government TDs and Ministers sought an extension to EWSS / State Covid supports. The company’s meetings with and correspondence to Clare County Council sought a reduction in rents and rates.
Plan International Ireland Foreign Affairs
- Co-signed a letter alongside other INGOs in Ireland asking the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Enterprise, Trade and Employment to review Ireland's position on the TRIPS waiver
Ibec Economic Development and Industry
- Mid-West region investment priorities for the mid-term National Development Plan (NDP) review
Irish Congress of Trade Unions Employment
- Rehab Enterprises in Limerick
Trócaire Foreign Affairs
- Vaccine Equity
Oxfam Ireland · 2 returns EU Affairs · Trade
- Information about the TRIPS waiver and C-TAP and capacity in the Global South to produce Covid-19 vaccines
- Co-signatory to letter requesting that the Oireachtas Committee on Enterprise, Trade and Employment review Ireland's position on TRIPS waiver
National Union of Journalists Communications
- Iconic Media need to recognise the union amongst their members
Irish Cancer Society · 3 returns Health · Employment
- Daffodil Day 2021
- Introductory meetings with volunteer Irish Cancer Society grassroots Advocacy Champions
- Cancer patients returning to work after a diagnosis
Threshold Housing
- Email to the Deputy
Troy Studios Arts
- Sharing of PwC industry commissioned report showing the positive contribution of Section 481 to the economy
Image Learning and Development Training Network, company Limited by Guarantee T/A HABIC Economic Development and Industry
- Detailed outline of the impact of COVID-19 including an up-to-date economic report by economist Jim Power, outlining the supports needed by the personal grooming sector.
American Chamber of Commerce Ireland Economic Development and Industry
- Employment Permits (Consolidation and Amendment) Bill 2019
Galway Chamber Public Expenditure and Reform
- Regional Airports
Vulcan Consulting Limited Sports and Recreation
- Sale of Tickets Legislation
Limerick Chamber Economic Development and Industry
- Progress the completion of Coonagh to Knockalisheen road scheme
Amnesty International Ireland · 2 returns Foreign Affairs · Health
- Amnesty communications re TRIPS waiver proposal for COVID-19
- Joint coalition letters to Oireachtas Joint Committee on Enterprise, Trade and Employment and Joint Committee on EU Affairs re Covid-19 TRIPS waiver
Vodafone Ireland Economic Development and Industry
- An overview of the policy recommendations of the Vodafone commissioned report on Covid-19 and the Irish SME Sector: Supporting Recovery and Growth.

Willie O'Dea — Fianna Fáil 5 votes · 3 questions · 21 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 3 total

Social 2 questions
- 2021-05-18 Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Social Protection the number of persons in County Limerick currently in receipt of the pandemic unemployment payment; the number in receipt of the payment on the same date in April 2021; the number of persons in County Limerick who have received the payment since its introduction; the total expenditure on such payments in County Limerick over that time; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26260/21]
- 2021-05-18 Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding the availability of community employment places for persons on the pandemic unemployment payment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26261/21]
Transport 1 question
- 2021-05-20 Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Transport his plans to allow full unrestricted air travel in order to safeguard jobs in Shannon Airport and the wider aviation industry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27415/21]

New lobbying 21 returns

Sisters of Mercy Environment
- The lobbying concerned the Climate Action Bill going through its second stage and being voted on in the DAIL
Rehab Group Public Expenditure and Reform
- Very little use by Public Bodies of EU Procurement Directive & WSS funding
Tiernan Properties Development and Zoning
- Email on public policy regarding regional cities generally and Limerick city centre specifically
NCBI · 2 returns Health
- The expansion of the Eye Clinic Liaison Officer Service (ECLO's) to acute hospitals outside of Dublin
- The expansion of the Eye Clinic Liaison Officer Service (ECLO's) to acute hospitals outside of Dublin
Lufthansa Technik Shannon Limited Employment
- Shannon based companies, LTSL and LTTS operate in the aviation maintenance sector, employing 730+ staff. The COVID-19 pandemic continues to have a devastating impact on our business and revenues have fallen significantly. Our correspondence to and meetings with government TDs and Ministers sought an extension to EWSS / State Covid supports. The company’s meetings with and correspondence to Clare County Council sought a reduction in rents and rates.
Ibec Economic Development and Industry
- Mid-West region investment priorities for the mid-term National Development Plan (NDP) review
Irish Congress of Trade Unions · 2 returns Employment
- Rehab Enterprises in Limerick
- Protection of Workers Rights in circumstances of company liquidations
Trócaire Foreign Affairs
- Human rights and international humanitarian law in Israel and the occupied Palestinian territory
National Union of Journalists Communications
- Iconic Media need to recognise the union amongst their members
Irish Cancer Society · 3 returns Employment · Health
- Returning to work after cancer
- Daffodil Day 2021
- Cancer patients returning to work after a diagnosis
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
Troy Studios Arts
- Sharing of PwC industry commissioned report showing the positive contribution of Section 481 to the economy
Limerick City Area Partnership CLG Employment
- Proposed changes to contracting arrangements for public employment services
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.
Vulcan Consulting Limited Sports and Recreation
- Sale of Tickets Legislation
Limerick Chamber Economic Development and Industry
- Progress the completion of Coonagh to Knockalisheen road scheme