Cavan-Monaghan — week of Mon, 20 Sept

Brendan Smith — Fianna Fáil 0 votes · 7 questions · 18 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 7 total

Public 3 questions
- 2021-09-22 Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the project timeline for the provision of new accommodation at a Garda station (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45662/21]
- 2021-09-23 Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will report on the PEACE PLUS cross-Border EU programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45423/21]
- 2021-09-23 Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the status of the Brexit Adjustment Fund; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45424/21]
Finance 2 questions
- 2021-09-21 Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Finance the actions he is taking to reduce insurance costs. [44785/21]
- 2021-09-21 Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Finance the number of companies in counties Cavan and Monaghan that have registered under the business resumption support scheme. [44786/21]
Health 2 questions
- 2021-09-21 Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Health if he will address a matter raised in correspondence (details supplied). [44603/21]
- 2021-09-22 Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Health when additional financial resources will be allocated to the regional drugs task forces, such as the north east regional task force in view of the increasing demand for such services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45661/21]

New lobbying 18 returns

Grant Thornton Taxation
- Email to all TDs and Senators. Invite to read CCAB-I submission for Budget 2022. Flagging need for temporary legislative amendment to Finance (COVID-19 and Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2021 to ensure that proprietary directors of companies in the SME sector are not penalised because of their employers’ participation in the Tax Debt Warehousing Scheme for PAYE purposes.
Local Development Companies Network CLG Employment
- The Future of Community based Employment Services
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA · 12 returns Budgetary matters · Agriculture · Environment · Education and Training
- IFA Budget 2022 Submission - Tax Measures to Support Growth & Restructuring.
- Farm Assist Scheme
- Horticulture Issues - Peat
- Climate Action and Low Carbon Development (Amendment) Bill 2021
- Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) Phasing out of long-term leasing of entitlements, with appropriate definition of genuine farmer.
- Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) Practical implementation of Good Agricultural Environmental Conditions (GAECs) /cross compliance.
- Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) €1.5bn of carbon tax revenue for agri-environmental measures
- Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) Maximise national co-financing of Pillar II farm schemes.
- Common Agricultural Policy (CAP). 75% Internal Convergence
- Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) Minimise the impact of the Eco-scheme on farmers' Basic Payment
- Nitrates Action Plan Review
- Driver Theory Test
Hume Brophy Environment
- Deposit Return Scheme Regulations
Sandyford BID CLG Economic Development and Industry
- Sharing the findings of the Economic Report prepared for the area by Jim Power which highlights the need to provide extra housing stock and associated facilities and amenities to cater for the projected doubling of the workforce in the years ahead
FTI Consulting Trade
- Seeking the opportunity to brief public representatives on the extent and impact of the illegal trade in tobacco products.
Irish Cancer Society Health
- Introductory meetings with volunteer Irish Cancer Society grassroots Advocacy Champions

Cathy Bennett — Sinn Féin 0 votes · 0 questions · 0 new lobbying returns

Quiet week — no questions filed or new lobbying returns.

David Maxwell — Fine Gael 0 votes · 0 questions · 1 new lobbying return

New lobbying 1 return

Galway Harbour Company Development and Zoning
- Presentation on the Port of Galway's vision for the potential development of the inner dock lands

Matt Carthy — Sinn Féin 0 votes · 15 questions · 47 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 15 total

Agriculture 6 questions
- 2021-09-21 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if the Minister for Finance or a representative of their Department advocated to his Department that a cap be placed on suckler numbers for participants in a proposed agricultural scheme. [44714/21]
- 2021-09-21 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the primary legislation, statutory instruments and EU directives which serve as the basis for which his Department implements penalties and interest when recouping monies from farmers who have withdrawn from, or have been found to be in breach of a Departmental scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44755/21]
- 2021-09-21 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the engagements he has had with farmers or farming organisations with regard the potential of anaerobic digestion; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44756/21]
- 2021-09-21 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine further to Parliamentary Question No. 177 of 29 April 2021, the progress made in establishing an interdepartmental group with regard to the regulation of exotic animals; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44757/21]
- 2021-09-21 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of cattle slaughtered from controlled finishing units in July and August 2021; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44758/21]
- 2021-09-21 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the measures he has introduced since December 2020 to protect against the potential of African swine flu outbreaks in Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44759/21]
Finance 3 questions
- 2021-09-21 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Finance the status of a proposed review into extending section 664A of the Taxes Consolidation Act 1997 to include agricultural contractors for the purpose of providing them similar status as farmers regarding the carbon tax on green diesel. [44744/21]
- 2021-09-21 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Finance if he plans to introduce budgetary measures to address the increased costs of building materials considering the current housing shortage. [44745/21]
- 2021-09-21 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Finance if he will bring forward recommendations to address the high costs of insurance cover in the childcare sector. [36212/21]
Public 2 questions
- 2021-09-23 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the funding that the Exchequer will receive from the EU Brexit Adjustment Reserve; the expected timeframe for receipt of that funding; if he proposes to initiate a consolation process regarding the distribution of this funding; and the other proposals he plans to present in this regard. [44746/21]
- 2021-09-23 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the expected timeframe for completion of an overflow pipe at Lough Funshinagh. [44887/21]
Education 2 questions
- 2021-09-23 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Education her proposals to regularise pay and conditions for school secretaries. [44740/21]
- 2021-09-23 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Education the steps she has taken to ensure that capacity will be available in school transport for all applicants in 2021-22. [44739/21]
Housing 1 question
- 2021-09-21 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if farmers with land on or surrounding Shass mountain will be eligible to apply for funding under the blanket bog agri-environment programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44713/21]
Health 1 question
- 2021-09-21 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health when he expects EU digital Covid certificates will be available to Irish citizens who were vaccinated in Northern Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44753/21]

New lobbying 47 returns

Grant Thornton Taxation
- Email to all TDs and Senators. Invite to read CCAB-I submission for Budget 2022. Flagging need for temporary legislative amendment to Finance (COVID-19 and Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2021 to ensure that proprietary directors of companies in the SME sector are not penalised because of their employers’ participation in the Tax Debt Warehousing Scheme for PAYE purposes.
Vulcan Consulting Limited Agriculture
- Forestry policy and programmes
Veterinary Ireland Agriculture
- Communications with the members of the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, in relation to a Bill regarding the Ownership of Veterinary Practices and the practice of Veterinary medicine.
Ibec · 3 returns Agriculture · Finance
- Forestry licensing and supply for construction
- The O'Hara Report and Project Woodland
- Excise relief scheme for craft cider producers
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA · 28 returns Environment · Agriculture · Food · Development and Zoning · Health · Trade · Education and Training
- River Shannon Flooding
- Sustaining Ireland Campaign
- Targeted Agriculture Modernisation Schemes (TAMS)
- Online System to Record Slurry Movement
- Day of Action - IFA Nationwide Rally to Highlight the Value of Farming to the Rural Economy
- Lidl Injunction Against IFA
- Basic Payment Scheme - Leased Entitlements
- An Taisce's Appeal of the Planning Permission for the Glanbia Cheese Plant
- Labelling of Feed Grain
- Horticulture Issues - Peat
- Chinese Beef Market
- Signpost Programme
- Bord Na Mona Bog Rewetting
- Nursing Home Support Scheme (Amendment) Bill 2021
- Dog Attacks on Sheep
- Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) Phasing out of long-term leasing of entitlements, with appropriate definition of genuine farmer.
- Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) Practical implementation of Good Agricultural Environmental Conditions (GAECs) /cross compliance.
- Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) €1.5bn of carbon tax revenue for agri-environmental measures
- Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) Maximise national co-financing of Pillar II farm schemes.
- Common Agricultural Policy (CAP). 75% Internal Convergence
- Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) Minimise the impact of the Eco-scheme on farmers' Basic Payment
- Organic Farm Scheme
- Nitrates Action Plan Review
- Nitrates Action Plan Review
- Takeover of Slaney Meats and Irish Country Meats (ICM) by ABP Ireland.
- Forest Licensing
- Results Based Environment Agri Pilot Project (REAP)
- Driver Theory Test
Early Childhood Ireland · 2 returns Children and Youth Affairs · Employment
- Budget 2022
- Joint Labour Committee on Early Years
Hume Brophy · 2 returns Environment · Agriculture
- Deposit Return Scheme Regulations
- Animal Health & Welfare (Amendment) Bill 2021
Sandyford BID CLG Economic Development and Industry
- Sharing the findings of the Economic Report prepared for the area by Jim Power which highlights the need to provide extra housing stock and associated facilities and amenities to cater for the projected doubling of the workforce in the years ahead
Macra na Feirme · 3 returns Agriculture · Health
- LEAN& GREEN: Macra na Feirme’s vision on the Green Architecture of CAP post 2023
- Provision for transport for those receiving addiction services
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine - Discussion on ongoing CAP Negotiations and impact on Young Farmers
Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers Association · 2 returns Agriculture
- CAP reform
- Beef Regulator
Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers Association Agriculture
- Meeting with the Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food & Marine on CAP Post 2020.
Irish Cancer Society Health
- Introductory meetings with volunteer Irish Cancer Society grassroots Advocacy Champions
Nomad Foods Europe Ltd Trade
- Trade disruption as a result of Brexit - Operating challenges for food exporters to UK from production facilities in Ireland

Niamh Smyth — Fianna Fáil 0 votes · 18 questions · 26 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 18 total

Education 5 questions
- 2021-09-21 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Education the reason a person (details supplied) is waiting on a Teaching Council number; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45113/21]
- 2021-09-22 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Education the details of the development of a new digital strategy for schools and measures in place to further support digital online learning for primary and secondary schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45747/21]
- 2021-09-22 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Education her plans to develop new measures to support school leadership; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45748/21]
- 2021-09-23 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Education her plans to improve supports for children with special needs and to ensure that such supports are put in place in a timely manner and eliminate delays in sanctioning posts; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45434/21]
- 2021-09-23 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Education when it is proposed to increase school bus capacity in view of the difficulties that have occurred for many families in having school transport provided for their children; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45433/21]
Health 5 questions
- 2021-09-21 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health the reason a primary medical certificate for a person (details supplied) is being delayed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45141/21]
- 2021-09-21 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health the reason a primary medical certificate for a person (details supplied) is being delayed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45142/21]
- 2021-09-22 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health the reason a person (details supplied) is waiting so long for a hospital appointment in Navan Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45516/21]
- 2021-09-23 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health if he will request the Health Service Executive to include the maintenance and upkeep of an AED register in the report that the HSE has commissioned on Out of Hospital Cardiac Arrest Strategy of Ireland (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45768/21]
- 2021-09-23 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health the reason a person (details supplied) has been waiting so long for an assessment of need appointment. [45857/21]
Finance 2 questions
- 2021-09-21 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Finance if consideration will be given to extending the help-to-buy incentive until 31 December 2022. [44723/21]
- 2021-09-21 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Finance if he will consider introducing a financial incentive for first-time buyers who intend purchasing a vacant property; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44724/21]
Public 2 questions
- 2021-09-23 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will report on capital expenditure to date in 2021; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45493/21]
- 2021-09-23 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the estimated overall level of Covid-19 related public expenditure that he anticipates in 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45492/21]
Social 1 question
- 2021-09-21 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Social Protection the reason a person (details supplied) cannot have an invalidity pension awarded to them; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44731/21]
Children 1 question
- 2021-09-22 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the proposals he has to improve childcare provision under the national childcare scheme for children whose parents are not working or in education or training; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45462/21]
Transport 1 question
- 2021-09-23 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Transport the reason a person (details supplied) cannot renew a driver licence; the reason they must sit all their driving lessons and test again; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45812/21]
Justice 1 question
- 2021-09-23 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Justice the reason a person (details supplied) is waiting so long for citizenship; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45811/21]

New lobbying 26 returns

Grant Thornton Taxation
- Email to all TDs and Senators. Invite to read CCAB-I submission for Budget 2022. Flagging need for temporary legislative amendment to Finance (COVID-19 and Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2021 to ensure that proprietary directors of companies in the SME sector are not penalised because of their employers’ participation in the Tax Debt Warehousing Scheme for PAYE purposes.
Bauer Media Audio Ireland Communications
- Chris Doyle appeared on behalf of the Independent Broadcasters of Ireland at Joint Oireachtas Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport and Media in relation to the Broadcasting Amendment Bill
TG4 Communications
- Fís TG4 tar éis covid/ aigneacht réamhbhuiséid
Rockwood Consulting ULC Finance
- Proposed a solution to help to enhance hospitality activity in Ireland
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA · 7 returns Agriculture
- Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) Phasing out of long-term leasing of entitlements, with appropriate definition of genuine farmer.
- Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) Practical implementation of Good Agricultural Environmental Conditions (GAECs) /cross compliance.
- Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) €1.5bn of carbon tax revenue for agri-environmental measures
- Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) Maximise national co-financing of Pillar II farm schemes.
- Common Agricultural Policy (CAP). 75% Internal Convergence
- Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) Minimise the impact of the Eco-scheme on farmers' Basic Payment
- Nitrates Action Plan Review
Hume Brophy · 2 returns Environment · Housing
- Deposit Return Scheme Regulations
- Short Term Letting
Alcohol Action Ireland Health
- Public Health Alcohol Act 2018
MKC Communications Communications
- Online Safety and Media Regulation Bill
Irish Penal Reform Trust · 2 returns Children and Youth Affairs · Justice and Equality
- Supporting Children and Families affected by imprisonment
- Criminal Justice (Amendment) Bill 2021
Sandyford BID CLG Economic Development and Industry
- Sharing the findings of the Economic Report prepared for the area by Jim Power which highlights the need to provide extra housing stock and associated facilities and amenities to cater for the projected doubling of the workforce in the years ahead
Retailers Against Smuggling · 2 returns Finance
- Pre-Budget 2022 Submission document from Retailers Against Smuggling
- A mailout outlining RAS activities from Q2 2021
Irish Cancer Society Health
- Introductory meetings with volunteer Irish Cancer Society grassroots Advocacy Champions
Irish Council for Civil Liberties · 4 returns Justice and Equality
- Criminal Justice (Hate Crime) Bill 2021
- Garda Síochána (Digital Recording ) Bill
- Garda Síochána (Powers Bill)
- Policy, Security and Community Safety Bill
Association of Visitor Experiences and Attractions CLG Tourism
- AVEA (the Association of Visitor Experiences and Attractions) submitted a five-point document for consideration in advance of Budget 2022.

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