Waterford — week of Mon, 21 Jun — Watch Them Work

What your Waterford TDs did this week

Mon, 21 Jun – 27 Jun 2021 · 4 TDs · 4 bills voted on · 34 questions · 0 new lobbying filings

Votes this week

Residential Tenancies (No. 2) Bill 2021: Committee and Remaining Stages

2021-06-23 · 3 votes

An amendment to the bill · motion failed 50–74

Voted for 1 David Cullinane

Voted against 2 Marc Ó Cathasaigh · Mary Butler

Did not vote 2 Conor D McGuinness · John Cummins

An amendment to the bill · motion failed 51–76

Voted for 1 David Cullinane

Voted against 2 Marc Ó Cathasaigh · Mary Butler

Did not vote 2 Conor D McGuinness · John Cummins

An amendment to the bill · motion failed 53–75

Voted for 1 David Cullinane

Voted against 2 Marc Ó Cathasaigh · Mary Butler

Did not vote 2 Conor D McGuinness · John Cummins

Regulation of Lobbying (Post-Term Employment as Lobbyist) Bill 2020

2021-06-23 · 1 vote · Labour Party PMB

A bill to make further provision in relation to restrictions on the post-term employment of certain persons as lobbyists, for that purpose to amend the Regulation of Lobbying Ac…

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A bill to make further provision in relation to restrictions on the post-term employment of certain persons as lobbyists, for that purpose to amend the Regulation of Lobbying Act 2015, and to provide for related matters.

An amendment to the bill · motion passed 75–51

Voted for 3 Marc Ó Cathasaigh · Mary Butler · Matt Shanahan

Voted against 1 David Cullinane

Did not vote 2 Conor D McGuinness · John Cummins

Offences against the State (Amendment) Act 1998

2021-06-23 · 2 votes

An amendment to the bill · motion failed 21–77

Voted for 1 Matt Shanahan

Voted against 2 Marc Ó Cathasaigh · Mary Butler

Did not vote 3 Conor D McGuinness · David Cullinane · John Cummins

The motion · motion passed 87–7

Voted for 3 Marc Ó Cathasaigh · Mary Butler · Matt Shanahan

Did not vote 3 Conor D McGuinness · David Cullinane · John Cummins

Criminal Justice (Amendment) Act 2009

2021-06-23 · 1 vote

The motion · motion passed 91–6

Voted for 3 Marc Ó Cathasaigh · Mary Butler · Matt Shanahan

Did not vote 3 Conor D McGuinness · David Cullinane · John Cummins

Conor D McGuinness — Sinn Féin 0 votes · 0 questions · 0 new lobbying returns

Quiet week — no questions filed or new lobbying returns.

David Cullinane — Sinn Féin 4 votes · 29 questions · 0 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 29 total

Health 13 questions
- 2021-06-22 Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health if he will advise on a matter raised in correspondence (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25613/21]
- 2021-06-22 Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health if he has reviewed the administration of vaccines by clinics and vaccination centres to identify cases of vaccination unreasonably given outside of the sequencing order set out in the national strategy and secondary documents; if he has considered sanction in these instances; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25616/21]
- 2021-06-22 Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health if he and the HSE have considered plans submitted by a society (details supplied) relating to a dedicated unit to treat and rehabilitate patients with intestinal failure; if he has made a decision on the proposal for such a unit at a location such as St. James’ Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25617/21]
- 2021-06-22 Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the number of assistant psychologists that are currently working on a voluntary capacity within the HSE; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25622/21]
- 2021-06-22 Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health his views on the recruitment of assistant psychologists in an unpaid capacity; if the review has been carried out; if the results of the review will be made available to the public; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25623/21]
- 2021-06-22 Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health his plans to expand the current national pilot assistant psychology programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25624/21]
- 2021-06-22 Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the reason the reopening of amusement parks (details supplied) is not permitted; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25666/21]
- 2021-06-22 Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the status of the new framework agreement on the supply and pricing of medicines; the steps he has taken to help reduce the cost of medicines to the HSE and to patients; the timeline for negotiations for this agreement given the existing agreement is due to expire in July 2021; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25677/21]
- 2021-06-22 Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the organisations that he or his officials have met since July 2020 in relation to the process to agree a new framework agreement on the supply and pricing of medicines; his views on whether increased usage of generic medicines and biosimilars can help reduce the cost to the State; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25678/21]
- 2021-06-22 Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health if he has examined the policy proposals by an organisation (details supplied) which if implemented could help free up €1 billion in expenditure over the next five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25679/21]
- 2021-06-22 Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the number of acute inpatient beds in the health service; the number of beds in wards; the number of beds in single room isolation; the estimated cost to replace 10% of beds in wards with single isolation; if he has plans or targets to replace beds over a fixed time period; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25715/21]
- 2021-06-23 Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health if consideration has been given to lifting the ongoing restrictions on the receipt of sacraments for sixth class pupils; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26112/21]
- 2021-06-24 Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the international evidence supporting the effectiveness, safety and acceptability of telemedicine abortion including a recent statement by an organisation (details supplied) endorsing the permanent adoption of telemedicine abortion services; his plans to retain remote consultation for early abortion care beyond the public health emergency in view of this evidence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26121/21]
Transport 5 questions
- 2021-06-22 Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Transport the supports that are available for persons with special requirements taking the driver theory test; the supports available for persons with ADHD; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32914/21]
- 2021-06-22 Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Transport the funding provided to regional airports in each of the years 2016 to 2020 and to date in 2021, in tabular form. [33009/21]
- 2021-06-22 Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Transport the funding provided to Waterford Airport in 2018, 2019, 2020 and to date in 2021; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33010/21]
- 2021-06-22 Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Transport if the €5 million previously committed to by his Department to Waterford Airport for development works has yet been allocated; if not, when it will be allocated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33011/21]
- 2021-06-22 Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Transport the amount of funding allocated to the National Transport Authority to increase bus route capacity in County Waterford in 2018, 2019, 2020 and to date in 2021, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33122/21]
Justice 3 questions
- 2021-06-22 Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Justice the number of gardaí by rank attached to the Waterford divisional drugs unit as of 30 June 2020 and 14 June 2021, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33119/21]
- 2021-06-22 Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Justice the number of unmarked Garda public order unit vans currently in the fleet; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33120/21]
- 2021-06-22 Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Justice the number of Garda youth diversion projects in the Waterford Garda division in 2019, 2020 and to date in 2021, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33121/21]
Social 2 questions
- 2021-06-22 Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Social Protection the number of jobseeker's payment reviews carried out each month since September 2020 to date in 2021; the results of the reviews; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33128/21]
- 2021-06-22 Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Social Protection the estimated cost of increasing the disability allowance of €203 per week by €10 per week to €213; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33129/21]
Taoiseach 1 question
- 2021-06-22 Deputy David Cullinane asked the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee that deals with national security last met; and when it is scheduled to meet next. [33127/21]
Housing 1 question
- 2021-06-22 Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the amount of funding allocated to each local authority for the housing adaption grant for people with a disability scheme and for the disabled persons grant scheme; if local authorities have discretion to use funds from one scheme to meet demand under the other scheme according to local need; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33413/21]
Foreign 1 question
- 2021-06-22 Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs when strengthening ties between the EU and Mexico was discussed at the EU Foreign Affairs Council meeting; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33126/21]
Further and Higher Education 1 question
- 2021-06-22 Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the capacity in each of the Youthreach services in County Waterford in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33118/21]
Agriculture 1 question
- 2021-06-22 Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if his Department has commenced a review of the funding scheme for local authority fishery harbours, with particular regard to the difficulties experienced with Cé Heilbhic, in which the local authority may not apply for funding under the scheme for the preparatory work required to dredge the harbour (details supplied); if he will amend the scheme to allow local authorities access funding for the preparatory work required before dredging can take place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33415/21]
Rural 1 question
- 2021-06-22 Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the estimated full year cost if the budget for the social inclusion and community active programme increased by 5%; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33123/21]

John Cummins — Fine Gael 0 votes · 0 questions · 0 new lobbying returns

Quiet week — no questions filed or new lobbying returns.

Mary Butler — Fianna Fáil 7 votes · 0 questions · 0 new lobbying returns