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

What your Wexford TDs did this week

Mon, 17 May – 23 May 2021 · 4 TDs · 3 bills voted on · 19 questions · 250 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 Brendan Howlin · Johnny Mythen · Verona Murphy

Voted against 1 James Browne

Did not vote 1 George Lawlor

Financial Resolution: Stamp Duties

2021-05-19 · 3 votes

An amendment to the bill · motion failed 60–79

Voted for 2 Brendan Howlin · Johnny Mythen

Voted against 1 James Browne

Did not vote 2 George Lawlor · Verona Murphy

An amendment to the bill · motion failed 61–79

Voted for 2 Brendan Howlin · Johnny Mythen

Voted against 1 James Browne

Did not vote 2 George Lawlor · Verona Murphy

An amendment to the bill · motion failed 61–79

Voted for 2 Brendan Howlin · Johnny Mythen

Voted against 1 James Browne

Did not vote 2 George Lawlor · Verona Murphy

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 Brendan Howlin · Johnny Mythen

Voted against 1 James Browne

Did not vote 2 George Lawlor · Verona Murphy

An amendment to the bill · motion failed 46–74

Voted for 2 Brendan Howlin · Johnny Mythen

Voted against 1 James Browne

Did not vote 2 George Lawlor · Verona Murphy

George Lawlor — Labour Party 0 votes · 0 questions · 1 new lobbying return

New lobbying 1 return

Threshold Housing
- Invited the Councillor to a briefing session

James Browne — Fianna Fáil 6 votes · 1 question · 25 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 1 total

Rural 1 question
- 2021-05-20 Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the breakdown of local authority applications to her Department’s grant schemes since May 2019 to date in 2021, in tabular form; the reason for each funding application; the amount sought by each application; the amount awarded to each application; the successful or unsuccessful status of each application; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27131/21]

New lobbying 25 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
Irish Sports Matters Ltd t/a the Federation of Irish Sport Sports and Recreation
- Problem Gambling
Enniscorthy & District Chamber Development and Zoning
- lobbied Wexford Oireachtas members James Browne and Paul Kehoe for funding for the redevelopment of Enniscorthy's Slaney Street
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 Economic Development and Industry
- South-East region investment priorities for the Mid-term review of the National Development Plan (NDP)
Inner City Organisations Network (ICON) Justice and Equality
- Issues in relation to the increase in knife crime and violence in the north east inner city.
County Wexford Chamber of Industry and Commerce CLG Community
- We discussed the results of our recent Broadband survey and how Broadband services provided to people across County Wexford and how they are still inadequate and fall below expectations of what it should be. We highlighted that with the Government’s Remote Strategy plan underway for Ireland, it is vital that Broadband services are vastly improved, or it will result in a failed attempt to provide everyone with the same opportunities to work remotely.
CHILDREN'S RIGHTS ALLIANCE - REPUBLIC OF IRELAND LIMITED Children and Youth Affairs
- Report Card 2021
Migrant Rights Centre Ireland Justice and Equality
- Regularisation of undocumented people
Saint John of God Hospital clg Health
- 1) Gambling Control Bill & Gambling Addiction 2) Mental Health First Aid 3) Specialist Dementia Services
Law Society of Ireland · 2 returns Justice and Equality · Economic Development and Industry
- Criminal Justice (Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing) (Amendment) Bill 2020
- Data Protection Act 2018
Irish Penal Reform Trust Justice and Equality
- Prison Law Seminar: Prison Rules 2007
National Union of Journalists Communications
- Iconic Media need to recognise the union amongst their members
Hume Brophy Health
- Highlight the benefits of ketogenic dietary therapy for the treatment of epilepsy and the need to support this through increasing the number of ketogenic dietitians available to supervise and prescribe this therapy.
Irish Cancer Society Health
- Daffodil Day 2021
Q4PR Justice and Equality
- Proposals re the establishment of a Gambling Regulator
Threshold Housing
- Email to the Deputy
Wexford Local Development Employment
- The procurement of public employment services
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA · 2 returns Health · Justice and Equality
- Nursing Homes Support Scheme - Fair Deal
- Personal Insolvency (Amendment) Bill 2020
Coillte CGA Transport
- New legislative measures to deal with misuse of quads and scramblers
Retailers Against Smuggling Finance
- A mailout outlining RAS activities from Q1 2021
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

Johnny Mythen — Sinn Féin 6 votes · 0 questions · 19 new lobbying returns

New lobbying 19 returns

Independent Broadcasters of Ireland Communications
- Attended as a witness at a meeting of the Joint Oireachtas committee on Media on May 6th 2021
Family Carers Ireland Health
- 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
CyberSafeIreland Children and Youth Affairs
- Online Safety and Media Regulation Bill
Restaurants Association of Ireland Tourism
- Oireachtas Joint Committee on Media, Tourism, Arts, Culture, Sport and the Gaeltacht - present on the subject of “Impact of Covid-19 on Hospitality Sector” on Tuesday 23rd March 2021
Inclusion Ireland Health
- Covid-19 Vaccinations and Services
Ibec · 2 returns Economic Development and Industry
- General Scheme of the Online Safety and Media Regulation Bill
- South-East 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
County Wexford Chamber of Industry and Commerce CLG Community
- We discussed the results of our recent Broadband survey and how Broadband services provided to people across County Wexford and how they are still inadequate and fall below expectations of what it should be. We highlighted that with the Government’s Remote Strategy plan underway for Ireland, it is vital that Broadband services are vastly improved, or it will result in a failed attempt to provide everyone with the same opportunities to work remotely.
CHILDREN'S RIGHTS ALLIANCE - REPUBLIC OF IRELAND LIMITED Children and Youth Affairs
- Online Media Safety Regulation Bill
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA Agriculture
- Agri-food Strategy 2030
Irish Penal Reform Trust Justice and Equality
- All Party Oireachtas Group on Penal Reform
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
Hume Brophy Trade
- EU–UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement
Threshold Housing
- Email to the Deputy
Wexford Local Development Employment
- The procurement of public employment services
IRISH MUSIC RIGHTS ORGANISATION CLG Economic Development and Industry
- Post Covid supports for the music sector

Verona Murphy — Independent 1 vote · 2 questions · 19 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 2 total

Housing 1 question
- 2021-05-18 Deputy Verona Murphy asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the status of funding for a sewerage scheme (details supplied) in County Wexford; when works will begin on the scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25682/21]
Agriculture 1 question
- 2021-05-19 Deputy Verona Murphy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine further to Parliamentary Question No. 1107 of 28 April 2021, his views on whether most of the 4,500 hectares will not convert to planting given the length of time to obtain the approval which forces landowners to opt for other forms of income from the proposed area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26705/21]

New lobbying 19 returns

Family Carers Ireland Health
- 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
Respect Vapers Health
- Legislation on vaping products
Inclusion Ireland · 2 returns Health
- Covid-19 Vaccinations and Services
- Vaccinations, Services & representation for vunerable persons on NPHET
Ibec · 2 returns Economic Development and Industry
- South-East region investment priorities for the Mid-term review of the National Development Plan (NDP)
- Ibec Economic Policy Priorities
County Wexford Chamber of Industry and Commerce CLG Community
- We discussed the results of our recent Broadband survey and how Broadband services provided to people across County Wexford and how they are still inadequate and fall below expectations of what it should be. We highlighted that with the Government’s Remote Strategy plan underway for Ireland, it is vital that Broadband services are vastly improved, or it will result in a failed attempt to provide everyone with the same opportunities to work remotely.
Vulcan Consulting Limited Agriculture
- Forestry policy and programmes
Irish Kidney Association Health
- Priorities on Vaccination
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.
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
Hume Brophy Trade
- EU–UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA Agriculture
- Common Agriculture Policy (CAP) Proposals - Convergence
Threshold Housing
- Email to the Deputy
Nursing Homes Ireland Health
- Representation regarding Covid19 Nursing Homes Expert Panel 86 Recommendations regarding costs for implementation and timelines
Wexford Local Development Employment
- The procurement of public employment services
Retailers Against Smuggling Finance
- A mailout outlining RAS activities from Q1 2021