Dublin Central — week of Mon, 20 Sept

Gary Gannon — Social Democrats 0 votes · 14 questions · 24 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 14 total

Education 9 questions
- 2021-09-21 Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Education the timeline for the review on alternative education which includes services (details supplied); when this review began; the scope of this review; when findings are expected to be published; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45273/21]
- 2021-09-21 Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Education the timeline for the publication of guidelines regarding reduced timetables in educational settings; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45274/21]
- 2021-09-21 Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Education the status of the upgrade of existing payroll systems to an online system which was planned to roll out on a phased basis over 2021. [45275/21]
- 2021-09-21 Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Education if her attention has been drawn to the fact that Ireland is ranked last out of 36 developed countries for investment in education relative to GDP according to the latest OECD publication Education at a Glance 2021; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45276/21]
- 2021-09-23 Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Education her views on claims that the official advice from her Department regarding carbon dioxide concentrations in classrooms is unsafe and will not aid in reducing transmission of Covid-19; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45717/21]
- 2021-09-23 Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Education if she plans to alter or reform the leaving certificate examination through alternative assessments after the experiences of the State examinations over the course of the Covid-19 pandemic and the work carried out by the NCCA for the reform of State examinations; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45719/21]
- 2021-09-23 Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Education the status of legislation to ensure an inclusive, relevant and age-appropriate sexual education programme for students following announcements made by her in May 2021; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45720/21]
- 2021-09-23 Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Education when legislation will be brought forward to provide adequate, relevant and age-appropriate sexual education throughout Irish schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45721/21]
- 2021-09-23 Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Education if her attention has been drawn to the increased financial burden placed on families for back-to-school costs detailed in an annual back to school survey (details supplied) and the back to school survey by an organisation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45718/21]
Foreign 2 questions
- 2021-09-21 Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs when a family who has applied for a passport for a child (details supplied) can expect to receive the passport. [45268/21]
- 2021-09-21 Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the status of the passport service following significant delays; the steps he is taking to address the issue; if his attention has been drawn to the lack of communication available to applicants from the passport office through the phoneline and WebChat function; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45269/21]
Defence 2 questions
- 2021-09-21 Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Defence the reason he accepted an Ombudsman for the Defence Forces report which ruled that a person (details supplied) was not discriminated against when it was subsequently determined that they were discriminated against by the Workplace Relations Commission. [45270/21]
- 2021-09-21 Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Defence the reason he chose not to act, when it was brought to his attention in January 2017 through a protected disclosure that an officer in the Defence Forces (details supplied) was bullied, sexually abused, victimised and discriminated against and informed the person that their protected disclosure was subjective and could not be acted on in view of the fact they were taking a case; the reason he accepted an Ombudsman for the Defence Forces report which ruled that a person (details supplied) was not discriminated against when it was later determined that they were by the Workplace Relations Commission case and in further view of the fact that he is meeting other persons who have taken such cases. [45271/21]
Further and Higher Education 1 question
- 2021-09-23 Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if he will report on the most recent meeting of the Working Group on Student Accommodation; the details of the immediate supports planned to tackle the student accommodation crisis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45926/21]

New lobbying 24 returns

Fórsa trade union Employment
- Looking for support in seeking a stakeholders meeting with the Minister of Department Social Protection Heather Humphreys with regard to changes to the tendering processes for Local Employment Services and Jobs Clubs.
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.
Rehab Group · 2 returns Social Protection
- Unpublished reports on Cost of Disability & Disability Capacity Review
- Issues for people with disabilities in relation to Social Protection, including need to increase basic rates, improve supports for independent living, and improved employment supports
Local Development Companies Network CLG Employment
- The Future of Community based Employment Services
Ibec · 2 returns Economic Development and Industry · Transport
- Business priorities for resilient and sustainable growth across the Dublin & Mid-East Region
- The National Investment Framework for Transport in Ireland (NIFTI) and the considerations for Dublin
TG4 Communications
- Fís TG4 tar éis covid/ aigneacht réamhbhuiséid
Community Workers' Limited Community
- Policies in relation to community work
Christian Aid Ireland Foreign Affairs
- Response to escalating violence in IOPT
Instinctif Partners Public Affairs Ireland Education and Training
- To introduce Zoom and update on its presence in Ireland
Alcohol Action Ireland Health
- Alcohol Treatment Services
Oxfam Ireland Foreign Affairs
- Invitation to launch of People's Vaccine Ireland
DOCHAS - THE IRISH ASSOCIATION OF NON- GOVERNMENTAL DEVELOPMENT ORGANISATIONS Foreign Affairs
- Meeting with the Joint Committee on Foreign Affairs and Defence
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
Disability Federation of Ireland Budgetary matters
- Oireachtas Disability Group meeting with Oireachtas members on the Budget
Irish Wheelchair Association (IWA) Budgetary matters
- Oireachtas Disability Group meeting with Oireachtas members on the Budget
Center for Independent Living Justice and Equality
- ILMI as member of Oireachtas Disability Group meeting with Oireachtas members on the Budget
Dublin Chamber of Commerce Economic Development and Industry
- Communication with Dublin parliamentarians on the business climate and budgetary policy.
Q4PR Development and Zoning
- Information sharing with public representatives in respect of the Clonliffe development programme
National Federation of Voluntary Service Providers Supporting People with Intellectual Disability Budgetary matters
- Oireachtas Disability Group meeting with Oireachtas members on the Budget
Migrant Rights Centre Ireland Justice and Equality
- Firewalls between certain services and immigration
John Gallagher Foreign Affairs
- Irish government policy on Yazidi Community in Middle East
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.

Marie Sherlock — Labour Party 0 votes · 0 questions · 19 new lobbying returns

New lobbying 19 returns

Fórsa trade union Employment
- Briefing on Kevin Callinan, Fórsa General Secretary's priorities as candidate for ICTU President. The new Public Service Agreement, a Four-Day Week pilot programme; Forsa's Collective Benefit Report - seeking party support on these matters.
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.
Engineers Ireland Finance
- Professional Indemnity (PI) Insurance
Irish Congress of Trade Unions Economic Development and Industry
- Recovery in the Retail Sector, post pandemic
Ibec Economic Development and Industry
- Shaping a better and more sustainable future for the Dublin Metropolitan Area in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic
TG4 Communications
- Fís TG4 tar éis covid/ aigneacht réamhbhuiséid
Irish Family Planning Association Health
- National and international policy on sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR)
DHR Consultancy Limited Health
- Programme for Government commitment to roll out free contraception - activity from 1 July
Vincent Jennings/Convenience Stores and Newsagents Association (CSNA) Finance
- retailers of tobacco are prohibited by law from selling tobacco at a price higher than the one set by the tobacco company.CSNA does not consider this prohibition to be useful in meeting the Towards a Tobacco-Free Society Policy objective. Retailers need to be able to set the price of tobacco in the same manner as they calculate the required RSP of all other Fast Moving Consumer Goods. We cannot and will not seek to sell the products below RRP.
National Youth Council of Ireland Employment
- Meeting with Senator Marie Sherlock to discuss legislation and regulation on internships
Trócaire Foreign Affairs
- Human rights in Israel and the occupied Palestinian territory
Children's Books Ireland CLG Education and Training
- Lobbying in relation to funding for primary school libraries
One Family Justice and Equality
- Article 41.3 of the Constitution
Oxfam Ireland Foreign Affairs
- Invitation the launch of People's Vaccine Ireland. Also following up on previous request re Ireland's position regarding the proposal at the WTO to issue a waiver from certain provisions of the TRIPS Agreement.
Dublin Chamber of Commerce Economic Development and Industry
- Communication with Dublin parliamentarians on the business climate and budgetary policy.
The Presbyterian Church in Ireland Housing
- Mica Redress scheme - specific inclusion of Presbyterian Manses as properties eligible for the Mica Redress Scheme, with an increase to 100% redress
Q4PR Development and Zoning
- Information sharing with public representatives in respect of the Clonliffe development programme
Migrant Rights Centre Ireland Employment
- Employment Permit Bill
Irish Council for Civil Liberties Public Expenditure and Reform
- Protected Disclosures (Amendment) Bill 2021

Mary Lou McDonald — Sinn Féin 0 votes · 12 questions · 24 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 12 total

Foreign 4 questions
- 2021-09-21 Deputy Mary Lou McDonald asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the current processing times for valid online passport applications in respect of simple adult renewals, complex renewals and first-time applications. [44959/21]
- 2021-09-21 Deputy Mary Lou McDonald asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the number of passport applications that are currently awaiting processing in respect of simple adult renewals, complex renewals and first-time applications. [44960/21]
- 2021-09-21 Deputy Mary Lou McDonald asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the number of applications that are currently in the foreign births registration system awaiting processing. [44961/21]
- 2021-09-21 Deputy Mary Lou McDonald asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will provide an update in respect of his Department's engagement with the Public Appointments Service recruitment campaign to hire additional staff needed to meet demand for passports and foreign birth registration applications. [44962/21]
Health 4 questions
- 2021-09-23 Deputy Mary Lou McDonald asked the Minister for Health the number of persons who are currently awaiting inpatient eye care procedures in the community healthcare organisation Dublin north city and county area; the average waiting time for an inpatient appointment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45850/21]
- 2021-09-23 Deputy Mary Lou McDonald asked the Minister for Health the number of persons who are currently awaiting outpatient eye care treatment in the community healthcare organisation Dublin north city and county area; the average waiting time for an outpatient appointment; the average waiting time for a procedure; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45851/21]
- 2021-09-23 Deputy Mary Lou McDonald asked the Minister for Health the number of persons in the community healthcare organisation Dublin north city and county area who have been waiting six, 12, 18 and more than 18 months to access outpatient eye care. [45852/21]
- 2021-09-23 Deputy Mary Lou McDonald asked the Minister for Health if he will facilitate the appointment of the new chairperson of the North Inner City Drug and Alcohol Taskforce as agreed by consensus at the taskforce minuted meeting of 16 March 2021, in full adherence to the Local and Regional Drugs Task Forces Handbook. [45860/21]
Defence 2 questions
- 2021-09-21 Deputy Mary Lou McDonald asked the Minister for Defence if serving and retired women members of the Defence Forces who were victims of workplace sexual harassment, assault, discrimination and bullying have been actively consulted by his officials when drafting the terms of reference for the independent review of these matters; and if his officials have not consulted with the women, if he will now ensure they are consulted. [45127/21]
- 2021-09-21 Deputy Mary Lou McDonald asked the Minister for Defence the date on which his Department was first contacted by victims of workplace sexual harassment, assault, discrimination and bullying in the Defence Forces; and the action he or his officials took on receipt of these initial communications. [45128/21]
Education 1 question
- 2021-09-21 Deputy Mary Lou McDonald asked the Minister for Education when a school (details supplied) will be informed of a decision by her Department on two emergency works applications relating to electrical work and a fire alarm further to the provision by the school of all information requested to the emergency works team of her Department. [44660/21]
Enterprise 1 question
- 2021-09-23 Deputy Mary Lou McDonald asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment when the stakeholder consultation of his Department on the International Labour Organisation Convention 190, Elimination of Violence and Harassment in the World of Work is due to commence. [45777/21]

New lobbying 24 returns

Fórsa trade union Employment
- Briefing on Kevin Callinan, Fórsa General Secretary's priorities as candidate for ICTU President. The new Public Service Agreement, a Four-Day Week pilot programme; Forsa's Collective Benefit Report - seeking party support on these matters.
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.
Ibec · 3 returns Education and Training · Economic Development and Industry · Transport
- The future of higher education in Ireland
- Business priorities for resilient and sustainable growth across the Dublin & Mid-East Region
- The National Investment Framework for Transport in Ireland (NIFTI) and the considerations for Dublin
TG4 Communications
- Fís TG4 tar éis covid/ aigneacht réamhbhuiséid
Early Childhood Ireland Children and Youth Affairs
- Budget 2022
Wind Energy Ireland Energy and Natural Resources
- Maritime Area Planning Bill
Social Innovation Growth Fund Ireland Limited trading as Rethink Ireland. Community
- Correspondence with key members from Sinn Fein to discuss the power of philanthropy and social innovation and how Rethink Ireland can support this sector in the future
National Centre for Youth Mental Health Children and Youth Affairs
- Round-table on youth mental health
Galway Harbour Company Development and Zoning
- Presentation on the Port of Galway's vision for the potential development of the inner dock lands
Galway Chamber Economic Development and Industry
- Galway Chamber Business Lunch with Deputy Mary Lou McDonald and Leader of Sinn Féin
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
Dublin Chamber of Commerce · 3 returns Economic Development and Industry
- Meeting with Sinn Féin.
- Communication with Sinn Féin on business climate and budgetary policy.
- Meeting with Mary Lou McDonald TD
CHILDREN'S RIGHTS ALLIANCE - REPUBLIC OF IRELAND LIMITED Children and Youth Affairs
- constitutional arrangements on the island of Ireland
Women for Election Justice and Equality
- Increasing the number of women elected as TD's and Local Councillors. Maternity Leave for Public Representatives. Gender Quotas in Local, European and Seanad Elections. Tackling abuse of politicians. Research of the barriers to women's participation in politics. Remote voting for Dail and Seanad. Childcare/Care expenses to be included in SIPO eligible expenses
The Presbyterian Church in Ireland Housing
- Mica Redress scheme - specific inclusion of Presbyterian Manses as properties eligible for the Mica Redress Scheme, with an increase to 100% redress
Montague Communications Ltd Housing
- Redress scheme for apartment owners affected by fire and other defects as well as reform of the law to minimise chance of such defects occurring in the future
Construction Defects Alliance Housing
- Redress Scheme for Apartment Owners affected by Fire and other Defects as well as reform of the law to minimise chance of such defects occurring in the future.
Q4PR Development and Zoning
- Information sharing with public representatives in respect of the Clonliffe development programme
Sage Advocacy Health
- To highlight the publication of Sage Advocacy's annual report 2020.
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.

Paschal Donohoe — Fine Gael 0 votes · 0 questions · 113 new lobbying returns

New lobbying 113 returns

Uplift Arts
- Uplift members emailed high level cabinet Ministers and party leaders asking them that a post-Covid lockdown road map be drawn up for the events, arts and entertainment sectors
Irish SME Association · 2 returns Budgetary matters
- Pre-budget Submission 2022
- ISME wrote to the Minster for Finance concerning Ireland’s Corporation Tax (CT) rate of 12.5% and plans by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) to adopt a global minimum rate of 15%
Irish ProShare Association · 3 returns Finance
- A pre Budget submission focusing on (i) the endangerment of the SAYE scheme given that there is no Irish-licensed bank acting as a 'savings carrier' to facilitate the scheme and suggested legislative amendments to resolve the position (ii) suggested amendments to the KEEP legislation and (iii) amendments to the Companies Act to facilitate share buy-backs and amendments to the TCA so that options can only be taxed at exercise instead of both grant and exercise for long options.
- A pre Budget submission focusing on (i) the endangerment of the SAYE scheme given that there is no Irish-licensed bank acting as a 'savings carrier' to facilitate the scheme and suggested legislative amendments to resolve the position (ii) suggested amendments to the KEEP legislation and (iii) amendments to the Companies Act to facilitate share buy-backs and amendments to the TCA so that options can only be taxed at exercise instead of both grant and exercise for long options.
- A pre Budget submission focusing on (i) the endangerment of the SAYE scheme given that there is no Irish-licensed bank acting as a 'savings carrier' to facilitate the scheme and suggested legislative amendments to resolve the position (ii) suggested amendments to the KEEP legislation and (iii) amendments to the Companies Act to facilitate share buy-backs and amendments to the TCA so that options can only be taxed at exercise instead of both grant and exercise for long options.
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.
Waterford Chamber of Commerce Budgetary matters
- Waterford Chamber Pre-Budget Submission
Merchants QuayIreland Ltd Community
- Proposals re. drug treatment, homelessness, mental health and related matters
An Taisce The National Trust for Ireland Environment
- Budget 2022
Heneghan PR Housing
- Seeking clarification on stamp duty policy
Irish Air Line Pilots Association (IALPA) · 3 returns Transport
- Letter to Minister for Finance Re: Bogus Self-employment in Irish Aviation
- Letter to Assistant Secretary General Tim Duggan - Department Social Protection Re: Bogus self-employment
- Letter to All Cabinet Ministers from IALPA
John Sisk & Son Ltd Economic Development and Industry
- Letter re: Negative impacts construction material availability constraints and price escalation are having on the construction industry’s ability to complete live projects and the risk to future project viability.
Ibec · 14 returns Economic Development and Industry · Trade · Children and Youth Affairs · Finance · Budgetary matters · Transport
- New Covid roadmap
- Supports for firms impacted by COVID-19 and plans for re-opening
- International business competitiveness issues
- US-Irish economic relationship
- Reopening Ireland’s Experience Economy
- National Economic Recovery Plan
- Childhood Service Ireland's Budget 2022 Submission
- Solvency II EU Directive
- Budget 2022 priorities for the telecommunications sector
- Budget 2022 priorities for Drinks Ireland
- Excise on bad debts
- Business priorities for resilient and sustainable growth across the Dublin & Mid-East Region
- The National Investment Framework for Transport in Ireland (NIFTI) and the considerations for Dublin
- Submission on Budget 2022
Irish Congress of Trade Unions Budgetary matters
- Congress Budget 2022
Engineers Ireland Finance
- Professional Indemnity (PI) Insurance
Irish Road Haulage Association Transport
- Driver shortage in the Transport Industry, Budget submission 2022, 10 year strategy document
TG4 Communications
- Fís TG4 tar éis covid/ aigneacht réamhbhuiséid
Scale Ireland Economic Development and Industry
- Budget 2022 - changes to EIIS
Vincent Jennings/Convenience Stores and Newsagents Association (CSNA) Finance
- retailers of tobacco are prohibited by law from selling tobacco at a price higher than the one set by the tobacco company.CSNA does not consider this prohibition to be useful in meeting the Towards a Tobacco-Free Society Policy objective. Retailers need to be able to set the price of tobacco in the same manner as they calculate the required RSP of all other Fast Moving Consumer Goods. We cannot and will not seek to sell the products below RRP.
Banking & Payments Federation Ireland Banking and Financial Institutions
- Clarify issues around customers being denied mortgage insurance due to Covid-19
Motor Insurers' Bureau of Ireland (MIBI) Finance
- Annual Report of the Motor Insurers Insolvency Compensation Fund (MIICF)
Bank of Ireland Group plc Banking and Financial Institutions
- Communication with the Department on remuneration policy in respect of Bank of Ireland’s acquisition of J&E Davy.
Age & Opportunity Budgetary matters
- Pre-Budget Submission to several Government Departments
Business in the Community Ireland · 2 returns Children and Youth Affairs
- We requested bridging funding for our EPIC programme due to delay in ESF tender
- We requested bridging funding for our EPIC programme due to delay in ESF tender
Irish Stock Exchange plc trading as Euronext Dublin EU Affairs
- Letter to Minister Donohoe outlining the role that Euronext can play in supporting the European Commission's new Next Generation EU Bonds programme.
Early Childhood Ireland Children and Youth Affairs
- The bespoke Employment Wage Subsidy Scheme (EWSS) for the childcare sector
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA · 2 returns Budgetary matters
- IFA Budget 2022 Submission - Tax Measures to Support Growth & Restructuring.
- National Economic Dialogue
Christian Aid Ireland Finance
- Submission to review of Ireland's bilateral tax treaty policy
Wind Energy Ireland Budgetary matters
- Budget 2022
Social Innovation Growth Fund Ireland Limited trading as Rethink Ireland. Community
- The launch of Rethink Irelands- National Womens Council report on The-Impact-of-Covid-19-on-Womens-Economic-Mobility
Simon Communities of Ireland Housing
- Budget 2022
Chambers Ireland Budgetary matters
- Budget 2022
SFDC Ireland Ltd (Salesforce) Economic Development and Industry
- Meeting with Salesforce to discuss current priorities
Apple Distribution International Ltd. EU Affairs
- Digital Markets Act
Society of Chartered Surveyors Ireland Housing
- SCSI preBudget submission - delivery of affordable housing. The submission recommended changes to CGT, increase funding for housing in line with ESRI recommendations, extension to the Help To Buy Scheme and roll-out of the Shared Equity Scheme
Children's Books Ireland CLG Education and Training
- Lobbying in relation to funding for primary school libraries
Law Society of Ireland · 2 returns Taxation · Finance
- Claw back of Help to Buy tax relief as a statutory charge on a site/new property
- Finance Bill 2021
Consultative Committee of Accountancy Bodies Ireland · 3 returns Taxation
- Response to public consultation on ATAD Implementation Article 9a Reverse Hybrid Mismatches Feedback Statement July 2021
- CCAB-I Pre-Budget 2022 Submission
- Response to public consultation on Ireland’s Tax Treaty Policy
Q4PR · 3 returns Transport · Economic Development and Industry · Development and Zoning
- Travel restrictions, aviation recovery taskforce, supports for the aviation sector.
- Discussion of proposals relating to minimum unit pricing of alcohol
- Information sharing with public representatives in respect of the Clonliffe development programme
One Family Budgetary matters
- Pre-Budget Submission 2022
Nursing Homes Ireland Health
- Advancing the necessity to ensure the Covid19 Nursing Homes Expert Panel recommendations are implemented to achieve structural reform within the nursing home sector. NHI advocacy focused on: Integration: Ensure residents have access to community care services vital to support their health and social care needs; Resourcing: Introduce funding model commensurate with nursing home care costs; Workforce: Develop comprehensive workforce strategy to concentrate on attracting and retaining staff
Irish Travel Agents Association Transport
- Covid 19 Business Support for Travel Agents
Pinnacle Public Affairs Ltd Taxation
- Submission on changes to Stamp Duty
Mental Health Reform Health
- To advocate for legislative change and increased public funding for mental health
Insurance Ireland · 3 returns Banking and Financial Institutions
- On behalf of members, to raise awareness of issues pertinent to the Irish insurance industry.
- On behalf of members, to make a pre-budget submission.
- On behalf of members, making proposals in relation to the review of Solvency II.
RIAI Environment
- Professional Indemnity Insurance
The Wheel Community
- Ivan Cooper presented on the needs of the community and voluntary sector at the National Economic Dialogue.
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
British Irish Chamber of Commerce · 2 returns Budgetary matters
- Roundtable Discussion with the Minister for Finance in advance of Budget 2022
- The British Irish Chamber of Commerce 2022 Pre-Budget Submission
Cork Chamber Housing
- Distribution of a KPMG report on behalf of Cork Chamber and CIF, "Addressing the Viability and Affordability of Apartment Development"
Aer Lingus Transport
- Travel restrictions, aviation recovery taskforce, supports for aviation sector
Association of Insurance & Financial Brokers trading as Brokers Ireland · 2 returns Finance
- Regulation Overload of Micro SMEs in the Financial Sector
- BROKERS IRELAND PRE BUDGET 2022 SUBMISSION
Irish Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - IACP Health
- IACP's Pre-Budget Submission 2022
Home and Community Care Ireland Health
- Circulation of Pre-Budget Submission
Family Business Network Ireland Limited Budgetary matters
- The FBN 2022 Pre-Budget Submission
KPMG Taxation
- KPMG responded to a public consultation by the Department of Finance on the introduction of legislative measures to restrict deductions for interest and counteract hybrid mismatches in accordance with the European Union's Anti-Tax Avoidance Directives
Dublin Chamber of Commerce · 4 returns Economic Development and Industry
- Communication with Government on Budget 2022.
- Communication with Government following the NED.
- Communication with Government on business climate and preliminary budget priorities.
- Meeting with Government on issues impacting SMEs
County Wexford Chamber of Industry and Commerce CLG · 2 returns Finance
- County Wexford Chamber has made its recommendations ahead of Budget 2022 and requested Government to act on the areas highlighted over the next 12-18 months. In particular, the supports for vulnerable businesses will be critical in the coming months and we have called for their withdrawal to be gradual to avoid the risk of a wave of insolvencies hitting our economy.
- We requested certainty around Business supports which specifically included the Extension of the Small Benefits Exemption to allow employers to give a voucher in 2021 up to the value of €1,000 and the Extension of the reduced VAT rate for Hospitality & Tourism businesses until end of 2023.
Irish Tax Institute · 3 returns Taxation
- Pre-Budget 2022 Submission (a copy of the submission is available on the Institute's website)
- Pre-Finance Bill 2021 Submission (a copy of the submission is available on the Institute's website)
- Addressing specific questions raised by Minister for Finance, Paschal Donohoe TD at the National Economic Dialogue Breakout Session - Deliver a sustainable and resilient economic recovery (including through the work of the Commission on Welfare and Taxation)
Marc Coleman · 2 returns Housing · Economic Development and Industry
- General public interest promotion of housing crisis solutions and suggested priorities
- Role of small business and taxpayers in policy formation process
JTI Ireland Limited Budgetary matters
- JTI Ireland's Pre Budget 2022 Submission
The Presbyterian Church in Ireland Housing
- Mica Redress scheme - specific inclusion of Presbyterian Manses as properties eligible for the Mica Redress Scheme, with an increase to 100% redress
Macra na Feirme · 2 returns Budgetary matters · Agriculture
- National Economic Dialogue
- Submission the public consultation of Stamp Duty & Stock Relief for Young Trained Farmers
Montague Communications Ltd Housing
- Redress scheme for apartment owners affected by fire and other defects as well as reform of the law to minimise chance of such defects occurring in the future
Construction Defects Alliance Housing
- Redress Scheme for Apartment Owners affected by Fire and other Defects as well as reform of the law to minimise chance of such defects occurring in the future.
American Chamber of Commerce Ireland · 2 returns Economic Development and Industry · Budgetary matters
- US - Ireland economic relationship
- Pre Budget Submission
Irish Institutional Property · 3 returns Budgetary matters · Finance
- Pre Budget Submission setting out IIP request for maintenance of a stable and predictable public policy environment which supports the development of a sustainable real estate sector
- Communicate the key role IIP and institutional investors play in development of real estate and associated infrastructure to support economic recovery and growth
- Report and anlaysis which demonstrates the significant role institutional investors play in providing finance for development of real estate and associated infrastructure in Ireland
Retailers Against Smuggling · 2 returns Finance
- Pre-Budget 2022 Submission document from Retailers Against Smuggling
- Social media activity highlighting the RAS Pre-Budget 2022 Submission tagging Minister for Finance Paschal Donohoe TD.
Age Action Taxation
- Attendance at the National Economic Dialogue including the breakout session on taxation
Irish Hotels Federation Tourism
- Measures and economic supports required to support Ireland's tourism and hospitality sector and mitigate the challenges due to the ongoing Covid-19 crisis
Google Ireland Limited Finance
- International and EU tax developments
Irish National Organisation of the Unemployed Finance
- In June the INOU participated in National Economic Dialogue plenaries and workshop on 'Activation and employment support policy to support a dynamic recovery'.
Shannon Chamber Transport
- Letter to Minister Paschal Donohoe seeking meeting to present the Chambers/IHF COVID Traffic Recovery Support Scheme (TRSS), post meeting with Minister Eamon Ryan on 16 July 2021
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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