Wicklow — week of Mon, 13 Sept

What your Wicklow TDs did this week

Mon, 13 Sept – 19 Sept 2021 · 5 TDs · 1 bill voted on · 13 questions · 70 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 Simon Harris · Stephen Donnelly · Steven Matthews

Voted against 2 Jennifer Whitmore · John Brady

Did not vote 2 Edward Timmins · Pat Casey

Edward Timmins — Fine Gael 0 votes · 0 questions · 0 new lobbying returns

Quiet week — no questions filed or new lobbying returns.

Jennifer Whitmore — Social Democrats 1 vote · 11 questions · 8 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 11 total

Environment 7 questions
- 2021-09-16 Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the analysis his Department has carried out to date regarding the use of energy by data centres, including their effect on energy prices and the impact their energy demand will have on Ireland’s capacity to reach renewable energy targets; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44120/21]
- 2021-09-16 Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if his attention has been drawn to the lengthy application process for end-of-waste licences; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44122/21]
- 2021-09-16 Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he requested the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to issue a Ministerial policy directive as per section 29 of the Planning Act 2000 to An Bord Pleanála that reflected the Government’s policy statement on the importation of fracked gas which includes a moratorium on the development of LNG terminals pending the review of security of supply; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44121/21]
- 2021-09-16 Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he will place a levy on construction and demolition waste under the Waste Action Plan for a Circular Economy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44125/21]
- 2021-09-16 Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he plans to establish on a statutory footing a just transition commission with a remit that covers all relevant sectors and areas across Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44124/21]
- 2021-09-16 Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications when funding for climate action staff and for the development of local authority climate action plans will be provided; if this funding will result in more staff at local council level or through the CARO offices; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44123/21]
- 2021-09-16 Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications when a new national energy efficiency action plan will be drafted to reduce energy use including behavioural and awareness aspects of energy efficiency such as building and data management in view of the growth of data centres in the country and in line with commitments under the Programme for Government. [43746/21]
Enterprise 2 questions
- 2021-09-15 Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he will consider a review of Government policy on the development of data centres in Ireland until a cost-benefit analysis has been carried out in relation to energy security, energy prices and their potential to impact on Ireland’s ability to meet climate targets; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43753/21]
- 2021-09-15 Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if there are plans to update the Government statement on the Role of Data Centres in Ireland’s Enterprise Strategy report taking into account increased growth in the sector since the policy was devised in 2017, new climate action legislation that has been enacted since and other relevant Government policies that have been drafted; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43754/21]
Transport 2 questions
- 2021-09-16 Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to concerns regarding the public consultation process on a company (details supplied) proposal of the preferred red corridor route including accessibility of information being provided, availability of one-on-one meetings, the short timeframe and a lack of a public meeting in view of the considerable impact this proposal could have on a large number of residents in County Wicklow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44158/21]
- 2021-09-16 Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Transport if he has had examined the role of his Department in the case of a person (details supplied); if he has had discussions with the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine regarding the use the European fisheries funds to seek compensation for the case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44050/21]

New lobbying 8 returns

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.
Pinergy Energy and Natural Resources
- Pricing of Electricity and Security of Supply
UCD Students' Union Company Limited by Guarantee Education and Training
- Lobbied Minister, Constituency TDs and Higher Education Spokespeople regarding a student who had his SUSI status downgraded based on receipt of the PUP and recalculation of his address.
Irish Wildbird Conservancy Environment
- The implementation of the Common Fisheries Policy and the conservation of marine biodiversity
National Union of Journalists Communications
- Iconic Media need to recognise the union amongst their members
Alupro Ireland Environment
- Design of Ireland's Deposit Return System (DRS)
Trócaire Foreign Affairs
- Sustainable Food Systems
Technological Universities Association Education and Training
- Submission on Budget 2022

John Brady — Sinn Féin 1 vote · 2 questions · 5 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 2 total

Foreign 2 questions
- 2021-09-15 Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs when the processing of applications received for foreign birth registrations will resume; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43224/21]
- 2021-09-15 Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the process in cases in which an Irish passport could be granted to a person through descent; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43872/21]

New lobbying 5 returns

National Union of Journalists Communications
- Iconic Media need to recognise the union amongst their members
National Spiritual Assembly of the Bahá'ís of Ireland Foreign Affairs
- Bringing attention to the increased persecution of the Baha'is in Iran
Dublin Simon Community · 2 returns Housing
- Communicating on Homeless and Housing Simon Community Developments in Wicklow
- Brief TD on Homeless and housing projects by Dublin Simon in Wicklow
Technological Universities Association Education and Training
- Submission on Budget 2022

Pat Casey — Fianna Fáil 0 votes · 0 questions · 1 new lobbying return

New lobbying 1 return

Áiseanna Tacaíochta CLG Justice and Equality
- Refusal by Irish Insurance Sector to offer cover to disabled employers

Simon Harris — Fine Gael 1 vote · 0 questions · 18 new lobbying returns

New lobbying 18 returns

Restaurants Association of Ireland Employment
- Request for an updated Report on the Skills Requirements for the Restaurant & Hospitality Sector, possibly through the Expert Group on Future Skills Needs.
UCD Students' Union Company Limited by Guarantee · 2 returns Education and Training
- Lobbied Minister, Constituency TDs and Higher Education Spokespeople regarding a student who had his SUSI status downgraded based on receipt of the PUP and recalculation of his address.
- Re-Opening of Campus
Treoir (Federation of Services for Unmarried Parents and their Children) Education and Training
- SUSI Grant and criteria
Janssen Sciences Ireland UC Economic Development and Industry
- European Innovation Scorecard 2021 with a focus on Ireland’s performance and areas for improvement
Health Research Charities Ireland Health
- Disseminated recommedations contained in IHRF Report on Advancing Genomics in Ireland
Freight Transport Association of Ireland Transport
- Meet to discuss the proposed Commercial Driver Apprenticeship
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
Vintners' Federation of Ireland Taxation
- Minimum Unit Pricing
Society of St. Vincent de Paul Budgetary matters
- Engagement with Ministers, Elected Officials and Senior Civil Servants regarding SVP pre-budget asks for 2022
Higher Education Colleges Association (HECA) Education and Training
- COVID-19 Sectoral Vigilance Schemes - Safe Return to On-Campus 2021-22
TU Dublin Students' Union CLG Education and Training
- Support for USI campaign for access to education for all
Prader-Willi Syndrome Association of Ireland Health
- We contacted relevant members of the Oireachtas to contact the Minister of Health Stephen Donnelly, Minister Anne Rabbitte, Minister Roderic O Gorman and the HSE in support of the establishment of a PWS appropriate respite service
Mary Immaculate College Students' Union Education and Training
- Discussed a number of matters relating to third level students with Minister of Further and Higher Education. These inlcuded: COVID19 and impact on students, waiving of Gaeltacht Fees for post-primary ed. students, protection of funding for Students' Unions, reduction of the student contribution charge, need to build student specfic accommodation, recent announcement of funding for mental health initiatives.
Technological Universities Association · 3 returns Education and Training
- Plan for the return to campus-based education in technological higher education institutuions
- Sustainability of the advocacy and representation model for technological higher education sector
- Submission on Budget 2022