Dublin South-West — week of Mon, 20 Sept

Ciarán Ahern — Labour Party 0 votes · 0 questions · 0 new lobbying returns

Quiet week — no questions filed or new lobbying returns.

Colm Brophy — Fine Gael 0 votes · 0 questions · 10 new lobbying returns

New lobbying 10 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.
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
Irish Family Planning Association Health
- National and international policy on sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR)
Irish Wheelchair Association (IWA) Housing
- Contact made with list below in relation to Think Ahead Think Housing campaign and the review of Part M of the Building Regulations (2010) to include "Liveable accommodation" for wheelchair users
Hume Brophy Agriculture
- Veterinary Practice (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
Dublin Chamber of Commerce Economic Development and Industry
- Communication with Dublin parliamentarians on the business climate and budgetary policy.
Amnesty International Ireland Foreign Affairs
- Letter calling for the COVAX vaccine initiative to incorporate human rights standards and principles of transparency and accountability, publish its contacts with vaccine developers and facilitate sharing of intellectual property to make vaccines swiftly available and affordable for all.
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

John Lahart — Fianna Fáil 0 votes · 8 questions · 36 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 8 total

Education 3 questions
- 2021-09-22 Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Education if she will outline planned research into the impact on student learning from the disruption during the Covid-19 pandemic; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45746/21]
- 2021-09-23 Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Education the current and planned mental health supports in place for primary and secondary students; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45665/21]
- 2021-09-23 Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Education if her attention has been drawn to a school (details supplied) that has lodged an appeal regarding the inadequate support being supplied for children with very high needs; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45506/21]
Finance 2 questions
- 2021-09-21 Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Finance the number of companies in Dublin city and county and the number of companies in County Wicklow that have registered under the business resumption support scheme. [44788/21]
- 2021-09-21 Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Finance if he will report on his discussions on corporate taxation. [44787/21]
Public 2 questions
- 2021-09-23 Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the cumulative additional spending his Department has sanctioned as a consequence of the pandemic since March 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45488/21]
- 2021-09-23 Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if there will be a pandemic bonus for public sector workers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45487/21]
Health 1 question
- 2021-09-21 Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Health if a medical card application can be completed online; and the amount spent on the online medical card application form by the HSE. [45106/21]

New lobbying 36 returns

Uplift Health
- Uplift members emailed Minister Stephen Donnelly and the Health Committee asking that they focus the Repeal Review on improving patient experience and care and listening to those who have been most affected by Ireland’s abortion laws
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 · 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
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.
Irish Medical Organisation · 2 returns Health
- Impact of Covid 19 on Cancer Services
- Pre-legislative Scrutiny of the General Scheme of the Public Health (Tobacco and Nicotine Inhaling Products) Bill 2019
Irish Wheelchair Association (IWA) Housing
- Contact made with list below in relation to Think Ahead Think Housing campaign and the review of Part M of the Building Regulations (2010) to include "Liveable accommodation" for wheelchair users
Chambers Ireland · 2 returns Economic Development and Industry · Development and Zoning
- Outdoor Dining
- Town Centre First
Ervia Energy and Natural Resources
- Presentation to FF parliamentary party
Alcohol Action Ireland Health
- Alcohol Treatment Services
Hume Brophy Agriculture
- Veterinary Practice (Amendment) Bill 2021
Irish Hospital Consultants Association Health
- Impact of the Covid 19 pandemic on Cancer Services
Pinnacle Public Affairs Ltd Health
- Need for HEPA Filtration Systems to assist with Covid-19
Gibney Communications Education and Training
- Highlight the key findings of Drinkaware's Alcohol Education Report.
Mental Health Reform Health
- To advocate for legislative change and increased public funding for mental health
Irish Penal Reform Trust Children and Youth Affairs
- Supporting Children and Families affected by imprisonment
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
Vulcan Consulting Limited Transport
- E-Scooter Legislation
Association of Insurance & Financial Brokers trading as Brokers Ireland Finance
- BROKERS IRELAND PRE BUDGET 2022 SUBMISSION
Irish Pharmaceutical Healthcare Association Health
- Access to new medicines & new supply agreement
Irish Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - IACP · 2 returns Health
- To ask Mental Health Spokespeople in Parliamentary parties for their opinions on our Pre-Budget Submission 2022
- IACP Pre-Budget Submission 2022
BioMarin International Limited Health
- Rare disease policy in Ireland and EU
Dublin Chamber of Commerce · 3 returns Economic Development and Industry
- Communications with Oireachtas members on adoption of sustainable business practices.
- Communication with the Oireachtas Budgetary Oversight Committee.
- Meeting with Government on housing.
JTI Ireland Limited Budgetary matters
- JTI Ireland's Pre Budget 2022 Submission
Hanover Media Strategy Limited Health
- Creation of national policy with regard to Orphan Medicinal Products
Sage Advocacy Health
- To raise awareness of Sage Advocacy's work and to share a discussion document by Sage Advocacy which examined a number of key issues in relation to Covid-19 including the support and care of older people and mental health issues arising from Covid-19.
Irish Cancer Society · 3 returns Health · Finance
- Impact of COVID-19 on cancer services and patients
- Cancer screening services
- Challenges of cancer survivors in accessing financial services
MSD Health
- Cancer Care in a post-pandemic COVID-19 era
Irish Council for Civil Liberties Health
- Vaccine/Immunity Passports

Paul Murphy — People Before Profit-Solidarity 0 votes · 25 questions · 12 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 25 total

Housing 7 questions
- 2021-09-21 Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the estimated cost of acquiring and refurbishing the 700 social homes delivered under the buy and renew scheme. [44450/21]
- 2021-09-21 Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the estimated cost of acquiring and refurbishing the social homes delivered under the buy and renew scheme that are in the four Dublin local authority areas. [44451/21]
- 2021-09-21 Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the estimated cost of acquiring and refurbishing the 250 social homes delivered under the repair and lease scheme. [44452/21]
- 2021-09-21 Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the estimated cost of acquiring and refurbishing the 250 social homes delivered under the repair and lease scheme that are in the four Dublin local authority areas. [44453/21]
- 2021-09-21 Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the estimated cost in 2021 and 2022 of providing 100% redress to owners of homes with fire safety defects. [44455/21]
- 2021-09-21 Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the estimated amount it would cost in 2022 to increase Part V from 20% to a statutory minimum of 30%. [44456/21]
- 2021-09-21 Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the estimated amount it would cost to reverse the cuts in spending on Traveller accommodation since 2007 and to force local authorities to utilise funds in full. [44457/21]
Education 7 questions
- 2021-09-23 Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Education the number of CO2 monitors required to provide one for each classroom, learning support room, staff room and other school spaces in which they are required; the number that have been provided to schools to date; and when the remaining monitors will be delivered to schools. [45677/21]
- 2021-09-23 Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Education the instructions she has given to schools on the way they must respond to Covid-19 cases including on isolation of close contacts of symptomatic and asymptomatic cases. [45680/21]
- 2021-09-23 Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Education the consideration given and the action she has taken to provide high-efficiency particulate absorbing filters for each classroom, learning room and staffroom. [45678/21]
- 2021-09-23 Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Education the consideration given and action she has taken to protect and improve air quality in classrooms and school staffrooms. [45681/21]
- 2021-09-23 Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Education the number of Covid-19 tests administered and the number and proportion of confirmed Covid-19 cases for primary school pupils by week since the return of primary schools in August 2021. [45679/21]
- 2021-09-23 Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Education the actions she will take to increase education spending to bring Ireland up to at least the OECD average of 4.9% of GDP given that according to the OECD, Ireland has the lowest spending on education out of 36 countries at just 3.3% of GDP. [45682/21]
- 2021-09-23 Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Education her views on the provision of public sector pensions to school secretaries and caretakers; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45715/21]
Finance 2 questions
- 2021-09-21 Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Finance the measures he plans to take to tackle the issue of potential home buyers being denied access to a mortgage on the basis of their pre-existing illness or medical conditions; and if he considers this to be discrimination. [44432/21]
- 2021-09-21 Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Finance the estimated cost in 2021 and 2022 of reducing the rate of interest on deferred local property tax from 4% to nil. [44454/21]
Foreign 2 questions
- 2021-09-21 Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs his views on the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will raise the matter with his EU colleagues and at the United Nations. [45118/21]
- 2021-09-21 Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will meet with a group (details supplied). [45119/21]
Justice 2 questions
- 2021-09-21 Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Justice if any of her predecessors made a request to the Chief Justice to appoint a judge under section 21 of the Courts of Justice (District Court) Act 1946, or any other similar provision, to investigate (details supplied). [44434/21]
- 2021-09-21 Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Justice the progress of the inquest in relation to the Stardust fire; the timeframe and budget for same; and her views on whether the resources allocated will be sufficient. [45121/21]
Tourism 1 question
- 2021-09-21 Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if her Department will ensure that the updated guidelines in relation to the safe reopening of indoor performing arts classes will be provided to education and training board management when they have been produced by the Arts Council. [44697/21]
Further and Higher Education 1 question
- 2021-09-21 Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the estimated annual cost of paying all postgraduate workers in Irish third-level institutions a minimum living wage of €15 an hour. [44631/21]
Health 1 question
- 2021-09-21 Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the fact that a nursing home (details supplied) has received three poor inspection reports in a row; the reason the Chief Officer of HIQA has not used their powers under section 59.1(iii) of the Health Act 2007 ; and the reason they have not requested a court order to enforce improvements needed at this home. [44640/21]
Agriculture 1 question
- 2021-09-21 Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine further to Parliamentary Question No. 389 of 30 June 2021, if a decision has been made on the inclusion of rabbits in the Animal Health and Welfare (Fur Farming) Bill 2020. [44433/21]
Public 1 question
- 2021-09-23 Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if his Department has provided for the recent pay agreement with school secretaries and caretakers in Budget 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45716/21]

New lobbying 12 returns

Uplift Trade
- Uplift campaigner Michelle Byrne emailed Paul Murphy TD to ask him if the committee he sits on was considering the Government's commissioned EU Mercosur report
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.
Veterinary Ireland Agriculture
- Contact from Deputy Paul Murphy in relation to the Animal Health and Welfare (Ban on Hare Coursing) Bill 2020
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
Irish Wheelchair Association (IWA) Housing
- Contact made with list below in relation to Think Ahead Think Housing campaign and the review of Part M of the Building Regulations (2010) to include "Liveable accommodation" for wheelchair users
Christian Aid Ireland Foreign Affairs
- Response to escalating violence in IOPT
Clare Public Participation Network Energy and Natural Resources
- Following a resolution passed at Clare PPN's Plenary Meeting Clare PPN wrote to all Clare County Councillors asking them to support a motion calling on the Irish Government to take the lead in calling for a Global Ban on Fracking at the UN
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.
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 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

Seán Crowe — Sinn Féin 0 votes · 0 questions · 20 new lobbying returns

New lobbying 20 returns

Uplift · 2 returns Health
- Uplift campaigner Michelle Byrne emailed Sean Crowe TD asking that he supports a robust Repeal Review that will focus the review on improving patient experience and care and listening to those who have been most affected by Ireland’s abortion laws
- Uplift members emailed Minister Stephen Donnelly and the Health Committee asking that they focus the Repeal Review on improving patient experience and care and listening to those who have been most affected by Ireland’s abortion laws
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 · 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
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.
Irish Medical Organisation · 2 returns Health
- Impact of Covid 19 on Cancer Services
- Pre-legislative Scrutiny of the General Scheme of the Public Health (Tobacco and Nicotine Inhaling Products) Bill 2019
Irish Wheelchair Association (IWA) Housing
- Contact made with list below in relation to Think Ahead Think Housing campaign and the review of Part M of the Building Regulations (2010) to include "Liveable accommodation" for wheelchair users
Alcohol Action Ireland Health
- Alcohol Treatment Services
Irish Hospital Consultants Association Health
- Impact of the Covid 19 pandemic on Cancer Services
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
Amazon Web Services Economic Development and Industry
- To discuss AWS investment and operations in Ireland and their positive impact on the Iocal communities in which they are situated.
Mental Health Reform Health
- To advocate for legislative change and increased public funding for mental health
Hume Brophy Health
- Positive Ageing
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 Economic Development and Industry
- Communication with Dublin parliamentarians on the business climate and budgetary policy.
Vape Business Ireland Health
- Letter to the Clerk of the Oireactas Committee on Health with VBI's submission to the Committee on the Public Health (Tobacco and Nicotine Inhaling Products) Bill cc'ing Committee Chair, Deputy Sean Crowe TD
Irish Cancer Society Health
- Impact of COVID-19 on cancer services and patients
Irish Council for Civil Liberties Health
- Vaccine/Immunity Passports