Waterford — week of Mon, 13 Sept

What your Waterford TDs did this week

Mon, 13 Sept – 19 Sept 2021 · 4 TDs · 1 bill voted on · 21 questions · 47 new lobbying filings

Votes this week

Confidence in Minister for Foreign Affairs and Defence

2021-09-15 · 1 vote

The motion · motion passed 92–59

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

Voted against 1 David Cullinane

Did not vote 2 Conor D McGuinness · 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 1 vote · 12 questions · 15 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 12 total

Health 9 questions
- 2021-09-15 Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health if steps will be taken to address the unacceptably long waiting list for the National Gender Service; his plans to revise the role of the National Gender Service in gatekeeping transgender healthcare to allow transgender persons access care in a timely manner; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43210/21]
- 2021-09-15 Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the number of vacant consultant posts including posts filled on a temporary basis or by locum staff by hospital and by hospital group in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43289/21]
- 2021-09-15 Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the estimated cost to fully remove private healthcare from public hospitals; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43290/21]
- 2021-09-15 Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the estimated cost of delivering free general practitioner care to all children up to the age of 18 years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43291/21]
- 2021-09-15 Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health his plans to expand the long-term illness scheme or to broaden the eligibility criteria for the long-term illness card; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43312/21]
- 2021-09-15 Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health if he has engaged with the Medical Council to ensure that PRES 3 candidates will be given an opportunity to sit their exams as soon as possible; his plans to allow PRES 3 candidates to obtain temporary registration; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43332/21]
- 2021-09-15 Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health when he expects the new Sláintecare public-only consultant contract to be fully operationalised as the standard contract for new consultant appointments; the date from which this will occur; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43946/21]
- 2021-09-16 Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health if Irish citizens can access public funding, either on a standard or exceptional basis for medical treatment outside of the EU, EEA, Switzerland or the UK; the authority that authorises same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44392/21]
- 2021-09-16 Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health if his Department can identify the Irish surgeons who are available to fully and safely remove mesh implants; if the HSE will update its website accordingly; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44393/21]
Taoiseach 1 question
- 2021-09-15 Deputy David Cullinane asked the Taoiseach the cost of each commission of investigation under the remit of his Department over the preceding decade. [43001/21]
Transport 1 question
- 2021-09-15 Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Transport when a licence will be issued to a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43555/21]
Tourism 1 question
- 2021-09-16 Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if she will address a matter raised in correspondence in relation to children’s choirs (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44310/21]

New lobbying 15 returns

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.
Children in Hospital Ireland Health
- Sharing Children in Hospital Ireland’s pre-Budget submission, which calls for the introduction of a new social protection payment to assist parents with the non-medical financial costs associated with prolonged and/or repeated hospital care of a child.
Bassline Strategy Ltd Health
- Briefing meetings regarding the impact of heart valve disease
Croi - The West of ireland Cardiac Foundation Limited Health
- Briefing meetings regarding the impact of heart valve disease
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
Epilepsy Ireland Health
- Met with Deputies to discuss issues surrounding the Medical Cannabis Access Programme for people with epilepsy.
National Union of Journalists Communications
- Iconic Media need to recognise the union amongst their members
Irish Heart Foundation · 2 returns Environment · Health
- Air pollution
- Cardiovascular Health Policy in Ireland
Rare Diseases Ireland Health
- Attended Health Committee on may 26
Family Carers Ireland Budgetary matters
- Budget 2022
Spina Bifida Hydrocephalus Ireland Health
- Access to children’s health services in Ireland
SIPTU - Services Industrial Professional Trade Union Health
- I contacted David Cullinane TD's office to seek a meeting to discuss the proposed Health (Amendment) (Professional Home Care) Bill 2020. Our team expressed concern at the limited definition of a worker used within the draft bill and the impact this may have on the workers represented by our union.
Technological Universities Association Education and Training
- Submission on Budget 2022

John Cummins — Fine Gael 0 votes · 0 questions · 4 new lobbying returns

New lobbying 4 returns

National Union of Journalists Communications
- Iconic Media need to recognise the union amongst their members
National Women's Council of Ireland · 2 returns Local Government
- Introduction of gender quotas for local government elections
- Establishment of Electoral Commission
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA Environment
- Committee Stage – Seanad Eireann – Climate Action & Low Carbon Development (Amendment) Bill 2021

Mary Butler — Fianna Fáil 1 vote · 2 questions · 10 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 2 total

Finance 1 question
- 2021-09-15 Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Finance if he will consider the matters raised in correspondence (details supplied) in relation to counselling and psychotherapy in the context of Budget 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43257/21]
Housing 1 question
- 2021-09-15 Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will address the concerns raised in correspondence (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43213/21]

New lobbying 10 returns

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
- Invitation to Discuss Patient Research on Mental Illness
Youth Advocate Programmes Ireland CLG Children and Youth Affairs
- On July 1st 2021 YAP Ireland hosted a webinar titled "Working Together to put Children and Young People First". The event showcased the work of YAP Ireland and how we work collaboratively with our partners
National Union of Journalists Communications
- Iconic Media need to recognise the union amongst their members
Pieta House Gaeltacht
- Request support for future state funding for Pieta and sustainability of services
Family Carers Ireland Budgetary matters
- Budget 2022
ALONE Health
- €3 million funding that was previously announced in 2019 to address loneliness
SIPTU - Services Industrial Professional Trade Union Budgetary matters
- Retired Members Pre-Budget Submission
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA Health
- IFA's Let's Talk and Walk Green Ribbon Campaign
Technological Universities Association Education and Training
- Submission on Budget 2022