Clare — week of Mon, 13 Sept

What your Clare TDs did this week

Mon, 13 Sept – 19 Sept 2021 · 4 TDs · 1 bill voted on · 33 questions · 22 new lobbying filings

Confidence in Minister for Foreign Affairs and Defence

2021-09-15 · 1 vote

The motion · motion passed 92–59

Voted for 3 Cathal Crowe · Joe Carey · Michael McNamara

Voted against 1 Violet-Anne Wynne

Did not vote 3 Donna McGettigan · Joe Cooney · Timmy Dooley

Cathal Crowe — Fianna Fáil 1 vote · 5 questions · 8 new lobbying returns

Enterprise 2 questions
- 2021-09-15 Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if, in the wake of a recent major jobs' announcement for Dublin, his Department and the IDA are engaging to have multinational online selling and distribution companies based in the midwest area. [43723/21]
- 2021-09-15 Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he will provide an overview of the efforts his Department, the IDA and Enterprise Ireland are making in terms of attracting new businesses to locate in County Clare. [43722/21]
Transport 2 questions
- 2021-09-16 Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Transport when a chairperson will be appointed to the board of the Shannon Group; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44116/21]
- 2021-09-16 Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Transport the measures his Department is taking to ensure better air connectivity to Ireland’s regions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44117/21]
Environment 1 question
- 2021-09-16 Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the way Ireland can ramp up production of renewable energy in order to prevent future energy supply issues. [44230/21]

Huntington's Disease Association of Ireland Health
- During Huntington’s Disease Awareness month (May 2021) we requested TDs, Senators and Councillors with a special interest in health or equality to post their support on social media for the Huntington’s Disease Alliance UK and Ireland #FamilyMatters awareness campaign.
Janssen Sciences Ireland UC Health
- Sharing copy of a new report on Cell and Gene therapies
Health Research Charities Ireland Health
- Disseminated recommedations contained in IHRF Report on Advancing Genomics in Ireland
Galway Film Resource Centre Limited Arts
- Section 481 Regional Film Development Uplift
National Union of Journalists Communications
- Iconic Media need to recognise the union amongst their members
Association of Visitor Experiences and Attractions CLG Tourism
- AVEA (the Association of Visitor Experiences & Attractions) sought the removal of prohibition on indoor guided tours in visitor experiences and attractions. Visitor experiences are highly controlled and managed environments, and guided tours enable adherence to public health guidelines. Maximum capacity limits greatly inhibit ability to welcome visitors. Prohibition on guided tours makes it difficult to cater for international groups, school groups, etc.
Rare Diseases Ireland Health
- Attended Health Committee on may 26
Technological Universities Association Education and Training
- Submission on Budget 2022

Donna McGettigan — Sinn Féin 0 votes · 0 questions · 0 new lobbying returns

Quiet week — no questions filed or new lobbying returns.

Joe Cooney — Fine Gael 0 votes · 0 questions · 0 new lobbying returns

Quiet week — no questions filed or new lobbying returns.

Timmy Dooley — Fianna Fáil 0 votes · 0 questions · 6 new lobbying returns

Epilepsy Ireland Social Protection
- Contacted representatives to discuss and gain support for access to Free Travel for people with epilepsy.
Irish Heart Foundation Environment
- Air pollution
Zipp Mobility Transport
- E-scooter Legislation
Trócaire Foreign Affairs
- Sustainable Food Systems
Friends of the Earth Environment
- Seanad Amendment to Climate (Amendment) Bill
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA Environment
- Committee Stage – Seanad Eireann – Climate Action & Low Carbon Development (Amendment) Bill 2021