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

What your Louth TDs did this week

Mon, 17 May – 23 May 2021 · 5 TDs · 3 bills voted on · 54 questions · 141 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 3 Imelda Munster · Peter Fitzpatrick · Ruairí Ó Murchú

Voted against 1 Fergus O'Dowd

Did not vote 4 Erin McGreehan · Ged Nash · Joanna Byrne · Paula Butterly

Financial Resolution: Stamp Duties

2021-05-19 · 3 votes

An amendment to the bill · motion failed 60–79

Voted for 3 Ged Nash · Imelda Munster · Ruairí Ó Murchú

Voted against 2 Fergus O'Dowd · Peter Fitzpatrick

Did not vote 3 Erin McGreehan · Joanna Byrne · Paula Butterly

An amendment to the bill · motion failed 61–79

Voted for 3 Ged Nash · Imelda Munster · Ruairí Ó Murchú

Voted against 2 Fergus O'Dowd · Peter Fitzpatrick

Did not vote 3 Erin McGreehan · Joanna Byrne · Paula Butterly

An amendment to the bill · motion failed 61–79

Voted for 3 Ged Nash · Imelda Munster · Ruairí Ó Murchú

Voted against 2 Fergus O'Dowd · Peter Fitzpatrick

Did not vote 3 Erin McGreehan · Joanna Byrne · Paula Butterly

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 3 Ged Nash · Imelda Munster · Ruairí Ó Murchú

Voted against 1 Fergus O'Dowd

Did not vote 3 Erin McGreehan · Joanna Byrne · Paula Butterly

An amendment to the bill · motion failed 46–74

Voted for 3 Ged Nash · Imelda Munster · Ruairí Ó Murchú

Voted against 1 Fergus O'Dowd

Did not vote 3 Erin McGreehan · Joanna Byrne · Paula Butterly

Erin McGreehan — Fianna Fáil 0 votes · 0 questions · 32 new lobbying returns

New lobbying 32 returns

Bassline Strategy Ltd Health
- Briefing meetings regarding rights and service provision for persons with spina bifida and/or hydrocephalus
Irish Heart Foundation · 2 returns Environment · Health
- Development of new Solid Fuel Regulations for Ireland
- Childhood Obesity
Early Childhood Ireland · 2 returns Children and Youth Affairs
- The bespoke Employment Wage Subsidy Scheme (EWSS) for the childcare sector
- Our Annual Childcare Barometer 2021
Zipp Mobility Transport
- Micromobility Legislation
Inclusion Ireland · 3 returns Health · Education and Training
- Covid-19 Vaccinations and Services
- School Closures
- Vaccinations, Services & representation for vunerable persons on NPHET
Ibec Economic Development and Industry
- Ibec Economic Policy Priorities
BioMarin International Limited Health
- Rare disease policy in Ireland
Vulcan Consulting Limited Health
- Rare disease policy in Ireland
Abbott Health
- Outline the benefits of flash glucose monitoring technology in treating people with diabetes
Children in Hospital Ireland Health
- Providing information on the findings and recommendations of Children in Hospital Ireland’s research report ‘Childhood Illness, Financial Stress - The Hidden Costs of Hospital Care for Children’. The report focused on the non-medical costs associated with having a child in hospital and the financial supports available to families. Discussing the report's findings with DPOs and asking about the opportunity to present to Oireachtas committees.
NBI Infrastructure DAC Communications
- Public Policy or Programme
Trócaire Foreign Affairs
- Human rights and international humanitarian law in Israel and the occupied Palestinian territory
Irish Penal Reform Trust Justice and Equality
- All Party Oireachtas Group on Penal Reform
Irish Family Planning Association Health
- National and international policy on sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR)
CHILDREN'S RIGHTS ALLIANCE - REPUBLIC OF IRELAND LIMITED Children and Youth Affairs
- Submission on the General Scheme of the Parent’s Leave and Benefit (Amendment) Bill
Muscular Dystrophy Society of Ireland GLC Health
- Seeking vaccine prioritisation from a coalition of 19 patient, carer and medically vulnerable group organisations. The coalition called for people with disabilities and chronic and/or rare condition(s) to be given greater priority for COVID-19 vaccination and for patient organisation leaders and representatives to be included in future policy discussions and decision-making processes related to the national immunisation plan.
Threshold Housing
- Emailed the Senator regarding forthcoming legislation.
Meta Platforms Ireland Ltd Communications
- Discussions regarding the Online Safety and Media Regulation Bill
Wind Energy Ireland · 6 returns Energy and Natural Resources · Environment
- Development of the electricity grid
- Development of onshore renewable energy projects
- Development of offshore wind energy
- Cost of renewable electricity
- Maritime Area Planning Bill
- Offshore renewables and seafood industry
The Irish Society for Autism Health
- The impact of Covid 19 and the need for autism specific legislation
Irish Council for Civil Liberties · 2 returns Justice and Equality · Health
- Institutional Burials Bill
- Collection and Retention of Personal Data Pertaining to Autistic Children Taking Legal Action Against the State.
Murray Energy and Natural Resources
- Information on proposed offshore wind farm and public consultation.

Ged Nash — Labour Party 5 votes · 7 questions · 21 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 7 total

Further and Higher Education 5 questions
- 2021-05-19 Deputy Ged Nash asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the funding that has been allocated for spending on grants and supports and structural funding for blue sky research in higher education institutions in each of the years 2019 to 2021; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26818/21]
- 2021-05-20 Deputy Ged Nash asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if he plans to amend the earnings disregard for qualification for a SUSI grant to include support received by students who have received pandemic unemployment payment support as a consequence of the loss of a job during the Covid-19 pandemic; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26777/21]
- 2021-05-20 Deputy Ged Nash asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the number of apprenticeship trainees that have had their qualification completion delayed due to Covid-19 pandemic; the supports planned by his Department to assist with catch up for their apprentices; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26782/21]
- 2021-05-20 Deputy Ged Nash asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the funding that has been made available to higher education institutions to complete mandated consent training for students; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26780/21]
- 2021-05-20 Deputy Ged Nash asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science his plans to restore the SUSI adjacent distance payment to 50km; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26781/21]
Transport 1 question
- 2021-05-18 Deputy Ged Nash asked the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to the long-standing proposal to develop the northern port access route north of Drogheda town; if he plans to initiate a specific funding programme for infrastructure of this nature that, if built, would enable road access to planned lands for the development of in excess of 4,000 homes in north Drogheda; if his Department will work with Louth County Council to identify funding sources for the route; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26425/21]
Justice 1 question
- 2021-05-18 Deputy Ged Nash asked the Minister for Justice when a decision will be made on a visa application by a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25546/21]

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
Irish Congress of Trade Unions EU Affairs
- Draft Directive on Adequate Minimum Wages in the EU
Respect Vapers Health
- Legislation on vaping products
Christian Aid Ireland Taxation
- UN& EU proposals on tax avoidance
Alcohol Forum Ireland Justice and Equality
- Regional briefings in collaboration with ICANN and Drug and Alcohol Task Forces, on Deliver Change on Drink Deliveries campaign.
Premier Lotteries Ireland Designated Activity Company Public Expenditure and Reform
- Briefing on the operation of the National Lottery, and the collection and distribution of Good Causes Funding.
Ibec · 2 returns Economic Development and Industry
- Business priorities for the mid-term Review of the National Development Plan (NDP)
- Ibec Economic Policy Priorities
Ervia Energy and Natural Resources
- Discussion regarding Policy Paper on Transformation of Water Services
Louth Youth Federation Education and Training
- Young people contacted Louth Public reps to support their environmental board game and to have an input.
Alcohol Action Ireland · 2 returns Health · Arts
- Public Health Alcohol Act 2018
- Night-time economy | licensing reform
Hume Brophy Finance
- Promotion of Digital Payments
Irish Cancer Society · 2 returns Health
- Daffodil Day 2021
- Introductory meetings with volunteer Irish Cancer Society grassroots Advocacy Champions
Hanover Media Strategy Limited · 2 returns Finance
- Cost of Motor Insurance Policies in Ireland
- Consumer protection for SMEs whose loans have been sold to unregulated entities
Threshold Housing
- Email to the Deputy
Murray · 2 returns Energy and Natural Resources
- Information regarding public consultation for Offshore Wind Farm
- Provide information in relation to proposed offshore wind farm and consultation process
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.

Joanna Byrne — Sinn Féin 0 votes · 0 questions · 4 new lobbying returns

New lobbying 4 returns

Women for Election Justice and Equality
- Increasing the number of women elected as TD's and Local Councillors. Maternity Leave for Public Representatives. Gender Quotas in Local, European and Seanad Elections. Tackling abuse of politicians. Research of the barriers to women's participation in politics. Remote voting for Dail and Seanad. Childcare/Care expenses to be included in SIPO eligible expenses
Louth Youth Federation Children and Youth Affairs
- Louth County Council re Submission plan and timeline for Drogheda South - Youth consultation
Threshold Housing
- Invited the Councillor to a briefing session
Murray Energy and Natural Resources
- Information on proposed offshore wind farm and public consultation

Paula Butterly — Fine Gael 0 votes · 0 questions · 1 new lobbying return

New lobbying 1 return

Threshold Housing
- Invited the Councillor to a briefing session

Ruairí Ó Murchú — Sinn Féin 6 votes · 5 questions · 23 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 5 total

Agriculture 2 questions
- 2021-05-20 Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if his Department will undertake a comprehensive analysis of feedlot figures; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27006/21]
- 2021-05-20 Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the progress of the coastal townhall meetings; the status of the feedback received to date; the actions he plans to take to support coastal communities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27005/21]
Further and Higher Education 2 questions
- 2021-05-20 Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the actions he plans to take to tackle the backlog of apprentices on waiting lists to access the State provided training they need to advance in their apprenticeship; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27001/21]
- 2021-05-20 Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the status of his engagements with Dundalk Institute of Technology regarding technological university status; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27002/21]
Housing 1 question
- 2021-05-20 Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage further to Parliamentary Question No. 121 of 12 May 2021, the number of properties to date in rent pressure zones by local authority in respect of quarter 1 2021 data that have been identified as potentially in breach of short-term lettings regulations; the number of site inspections that have taken place; the number of change of use planning applications received; the number of warning letters issued (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27247/21]

New lobbying 23 returns

Engineers Ireland Economic Development and Industry
- North East Region event - Highlighting work of local Employer
Zipp Mobility Transport
- Micromobility Legislation
Chambers Ireland Transport
- eScooters legislation
Alcohol Forum Ireland Justice and Equality
- Regional briefings in collaboration with ICANN and Drug and Alcohol Task Forces, on Deliver Change on Drink Deliveries campaign.
The Union of Students in Ireland · 2 returns Education and Training
- USI Education For All campaign
- USI’s Pre-Budget Submission and Irish language funding at third level
Limelight Communications Transport
- Covid 19 business supports & Government policy relating to International Travel
NBI Infrastructure DAC Communications
- Public Policy or Programme
Irish Travel Agents Association Transport
- Covid 19 business supports and Government policy relating to International Travel
Trócaire Foreign Affairs
- Vaccine equity, climate and biodiversity, business and human rights and CETA, and Syria
Médecins Sans Frontières/Doctors Without Borders (MSF) EU Affairs
- Joint letter to Chair, members and clerk requesting that this committee set aside some time to review Ireland’s position on the TRIPS waiver.
Oxfam Ireland EU Affairs
- Co-signatory to letter requesting that the Joint Oireachtas Committee on EU Affairs review Ireland's position on the TRIPS waiver
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
Threshold Housing
- Email to the Deputy
Unite the Union, Ireland Region · 2 returns Transport
- Situation of Approved Driving Instructors in the context of Covid-19 and associated restrictions
- Regulation of motor mechanics trade
Comhlámh Trade
- Ireland's ratification of the Comprehensive Economic Trade Agreement between the EU and Canada (CETA)
Dundalk Chamber Economic Development and Industry
- Post Brexit economy in Border region
Murray Energy and Natural Resources
- Information regarding public consultation for Offshore Wind Farm
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