Longford-Westmeath — week of Mon, 20 Sept

Micheál Carrigy — Fine Gael 0 votes · 0 questions · 11 new lobbying returns

New lobbying 11 returns

Local Ireland (representing the Regional Newspapers and Printers Association of Ireland) Communications
- Email to Fine Gael Oireachtas spokespeople regarding Local Ireland public policy issues for news publishers
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
Autism Spectrum Information, Advice and Meeting Point Ltd, Trading as AsIAm Health
- Engaged with Senator Micheal Carrigy on his proposed National Autism Strategy legislation
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA · 2 returns Environment · Agriculture
- Climate Action and Low Carbon Development (Amendment) Bill 2021
- Forest Licensing
Apple Distribution International Ltd. EU Affairs
- Digital Markets Act
Irish Amateur Swimming Association CLG Sports and Recreation
- Lobbying for a review of public health guidelines to allow for a return to children's swimming lessons
Nomad Foods Europe Ltd Trade
- Trade disruption as a result of Brexit - Operating challenges for food exporters to UK from production facilities in Ireland
Ardagh Preservation Society Development and Zoning
- Grassroots campaign to prevent the re-zoning requests of Submission DCDP-40 to the draft Longford County Development Plan 2021-2027 and the subsequent Chief Executive's re-zoning recommendations for Ardagh House and two gate lodges (from tourism to residential), and lands of Ardagh Demesne (from tourism to agriculture).
Irish National Organisation of the Unemployed Social Protection
- The INOU met with the Fine Gael Committee on Health, Disability and Social Protection and other members of the Parliamentary Party. The issues covered included the impact of Covid-19; the type of supports that exist and that are needed; Youth unemployment; and the challenges facing older people in securing employment.

Peter Burke — Fine Gael 0 votes · 2 questions · 47 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 2 total

Tourism 1 question
- 2021-09-21 Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if her Department will review a sports capital scheme application by a club (details supplied) due to the circumstances; if her Department has noted previous issues with the application; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44519/21]
Education 1 question
- 2021-09-23 Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Education when a bus ticket will be issued to a student (details supplied) who has no other means of travelling to school. [45820/21]

New lobbying 47 returns

Engineers Ireland · 2 returns Education and Training · Finance
- Local Authority Engineers and qualifications
- Professional Indemnity (PI) Insurance
Ecocem Ireland Environment
- The potential impact of low carbon cement on Climate budgets
The Irish Traveller Movement Justice and Equality
- Land Development Agency Bill. Traveller Accommodation Expert Group 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.
Ibec · 2 returns Development and Zoning · Transport
- Reforms of the planning system
- Midlands regional priorities for the National Investment Framework for Transport in Ireland (NIFTI)
Fennell Public Affairs Limited Energy and Natural Resources
- Legislative and policy initiatives to implement Climate Action Plan and Programme for Government measures on renewable energy
National Women's Council of Ireland Local Government
- Women's political Leadership
Wind Energy Ireland · 2 returns Environment · Energy and Natural Resources
- Development of onshore renewable energy projects
- Maritime Area Planning Bill
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA · 8 returns Environment · Agriculture
- 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
- Forest Licensing
Chambers Ireland · 3 returns Transport · Development and Zoning · Local Government
- Culture and Age Friendly Design
- Sustainable Urban Spaces
- Supports for local government to enable sustainable urban spaces in the covid-19 re-opening
NBI Infrastructure DAC Communications
- Engagement and information sharing regarding the delivery of broadband infrastructure as part of the National Broadband Plan.
Children's Books Ireland CLG Education and Training
- Lobbying in relation to funding for primary school libraries
Hume Brophy · 2 returns Housing
- Short Term Letting
- Social and Affordable Housing Provision
Athlone Chamber of Commerce and Industry Economic Development and Industry
- OPPORTUNITIES FOR INDUSTRY FROM FORMATION OF NEW UNIVERSITY
One Family Housing
- Housing For All Strategy
Pinnacle Public Affairs Ltd · 2 returns Development and Zoning · Housing
- Irish Water Connection
- Provision of Housing
RIAI Environment
- Professional Indemnity Insurance
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 · 2 returns Housing
- New housing strategy for disabled people
- Housing for All Consulation
Limerick Chamber · 2 returns Local Government · Energy and Natural Resources
- Directly Elected Mayor, housing and liveability in Limerick city
- Offshore Renewable Energy and Foynes co. Limerick
Dublin Chamber of Commerce Economic Development and Industry
- Communication with Government on business climate and preliminary budget priorities.
Macra na Feirme Housing
- One off rural housing
Irish Institutional Property · 2 returns Housing · Finance
- Communicate IIP views in relation to reform of planning system
- Report and anlaysis which demonstrates the significant role institutional investors play in providing finance for development of real estate and associated infrastructure in Ireland
Túath Housing Association · 4 returns Housing
- Minister Peter Burke visit to Arus Mhuire scheme and Springville House Construction Site
- Minister Peter Burke official opened housing scheme at Farran Row, Mullingar, Westmeath
- Minister Peter Burke complete PR site visit to new scheme Chestnut Grove, Castlebar, Mayo
- Minister Peter Burke officially opened housing scheme at Rochfortbridge, Westmeath
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
Nomad Foods Europe Ltd Trade
- Trade disruption as a result of Brexit - Operating challenges for food exporters to UK from production facilities in Ireland
Ardagh Preservation Society Development and Zoning
- Grassroots campaign to prevent the re-zoning requests of Submission DCDP-40 to the draft Longford County Development Plan 2021-2027 and the subsequent Chief Executive's re-zoning recommendations for Ardagh House and two gate lodges (from tourism to residential), and lands of Ardagh Demesne (from tourism to agriculture).

Robert Troy — Fianna Fáil 0 votes · 10 questions · 42 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 10 total

Further and Higher Education 2 questions
- 2021-09-21 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the way that a student can prove estrangement from their family if they are over 18 years of age and where they do have reports on file with either An Garda Síochána or Tusla; and if he can request that SUSI accept independent household bills as proof of estrangement in such cases. [44549/21]
- 2021-09-22 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the current requirements with regard to apprenticeship programmes (details supplied). [45407/21]
Health 2 questions
- 2021-09-21 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) will be called for a cataract appointment. [45204/21]
- 2021-09-23 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health the steps that should be taken by a person who cannot secure general practitioner services locally and has made efforts to secure a general practitioner within a reasonable radius of their home. [45783/21]
Education 2 questions
- 2021-09-23 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Education the status of plans to increase the capacity of school transport in view of the fact an increase would accommodate many more students who are currently awaiting tickets on routes. [45782/21]
- 2021-09-23 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Education if a school transport route can be put in place from Mullingar to Columba College, Killucan (details supplied). [45819/21]
Housing 1 question
- 2021-09-21 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the status of the winding up application of the Kildare group water scheme which has been submitted by Westmeath County Council.; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44996/21]
Agriculture 1 question
- 2021-09-21 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the financial supports which might be available to a student who is studying for an agricultural green certificate at a college (details supplied) in circumstances in which a student has been deemed over the income limit for SUSI support. [45059/21]
Social 1 question
- 2021-09-22 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Social Protection if she is currently considering putting a further extension in place for participants on community employment and Tús schemes; and her views on the fact that there are currently very limited employment opportunities for participants to move on to and also limited opportunities for sponsor groups to recruit participants. [45327/21]
Rural 1 question
- 2021-09-22 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development if she will ensure a tidy towns grant is awarded to a group (details supplied). [45479/21]

New lobbying 42 returns

Irish SME Association · 2 returns Justice and Equality
- A letter concerning the appointment of extra High Court Judges
- Commencement of Section 30 of the Civil Liability and Courts Act 2004
County Carlow Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Tourism CLG Communications
- Broadband across Carlow, NBI rollout and connection of businesses. Considering the govt have invested heavily in helping businesses to develop online presence over the last 14 months, we need to ensure they are able to connect
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 · 8 returns Economic Development and Industry · Trade · EU Affairs · Employment · Transport
- New Covid roadmap
- Irish Whiskey international trade priorities
- Ibec's key messages to the EU Competitiveness Council
- Redundancy and Insolvency Action Plan
- Government decision on the Unified Patent Court and the opportunities for Ireland
- Midlands regional priorities for the National Investment Framework for Transport in Ireland (NIFTI)
- Policies for digital health solutions
- Support of businesses in Ibec's Experience Economy campaign
South Dublin Chamber Economic Development and Industry
- Concerns of members regarding enterprise planning in Dublin
Irish Congress of Trade Unions Employment
- Company Law Insolvencies Redundancies
Bauer Media Audio Ireland Communications
- Email sent to MEPs & relevant Government Minister Of State in relation to the Digital Markets Act outlining our policy paper.
Scale Ireland · 2 returns Economic Development and Industry
- Budget 2022 - changes to EIIS
- Digital Services Act
Forvis Mazars Economic Development and Industry
- Lobbying in relation to suggested amendments to current legislation to mandate Joint Audit in certain circumstances and to lengthen the permissible audit rotation period in the case of Joint Audit.
Wind Energy Ireland · 3 returns Energy and Natural Resources · Environment · Economic Development and Industry
- Development of the electricity grid
- Development of onshore renewable energy projects
- Development of an industrial strategy for renewable energy
Apple Distribution International Ltd. EU Affairs
- Digital Markets Act
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA Agriculture
- Forest Licensing
NBI Infrastructure DAC Communications
- Engagement and information sharing regarding the delivery of broadband infrastructure as part of the National Broadband Plan.
Cuala Senior Care Limited Health
- Engagement on Home Instead's announcement of 1,000 new caregiver jobs across Ireland, the home care workforce in Ireland and future resource planning.
The Union of Retail ,Bar and Administrative Workers Employment
- Seeking changes in Legislation to protect workers in the cases of Insolvency (ICTU 5)
The Alzheimer Society of Ireland Health
- Meeting with Fianna Fail TD Robert Troy
MKC Communications Economic Development and Industry
- Lobbying in relation to suggested amendments to current legislation to mandate Joint Audit in certain circumstances and to lengthen the permissible audit rotation period in the case of Joint Audit.
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
Association of Insurance & Financial Brokers trading as Brokers Ireland Finance
- Investigation on motor market
Galway Chamber Economic Development and Industry
- West Regional Enterprise Plan Stakeholder Consultation
Dublin Chamber of Commerce · 3 returns Economic Development and Industry
- Communication with Government on business climate and preliminary budget priorities.
- Communication with Minister of State Robert Troy.
- Meeting with Government on issues impacting SMEs
Marc Coleman · 2 returns Economic Development and Industry · Public Expenditure and Reform
- Role of small business and taxpayers in policy formation process
- Procurement policy
Migrant Rights Centre Ireland Justice and Equality
- Regularisation scheme for undocumented people in Ireland
Age Action Social Protection
- Provision of a brief to Fianna Fáil TDS and Senators in relation to the STOP67 campaign to protect the state pension of which Age Action is a member
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
Nomad Foods Europe Ltd Trade
- Trade disruption as a result of Brexit - Operating challenges for food exporters to UK from production facilities in Ireland
Toyota Ireland Transport
- No specific legislation, general information provided around electrification of transport, Hydrogen transport, NOx emissions, Mobility
Ardagh Preservation Society Development and Zoning
- Grassroots campaign to prevent the re-zoning requests of Submission DCDP-40 to the draft Longford County Development Plan 2021-2027 and the subsequent Chief Executive's re-zoning recommendations for Ardagh House and two gate lodges (from tourism to residential), and lands of Ardagh Demesne (from tourism to agriculture).

Sorca Clarke — Sinn Féin 0 votes · 5 questions · 9 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 5 total

Education 2 questions
- 2021-09-23 Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Education her plans to increase the capitation grant for primary schools considering the increased costs to schools of Covid-19 safety measures; and the increase in the cost of providing light and heat. [45589/21]
- 2021-09-23 Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Education her plans to reduce the average class size for primary schools considering the growing population and the extra demands on space due to Covid-19; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45588/21]
Finance 1 question
- 2021-09-22 Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Finance the number of properties in which the PPSN of the tenant has been allocated to the property for the purposes of local property tax by county in 2019, 2020 and to date in 2021, in tabular form. [45740/21]
Foreign 1 question
- 2021-09-22 Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs his views on the continuation of the decision due to Covid-19 restrictions to suspend the deployment of any of the 500 persons who have been vetted and trained as election monitors to the Organisation for Security and Co-operation in Europe or the EU Election Monitoring System; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45739/21]
Public 1 question
- 2021-09-23 Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he is satisfied with the process of Government appointments in view of recent events; and his views on whether the Public Service Management (Recruitment and Appointment) Act 2004 needs to be amended in this regard. [45587/21]

New lobbying 9 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 Transport
- Midlands regional priorities for the National Investment Framework for Transport in Ireland (NIFTI)
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
MSD Health
- Cancer Care in a post-pandemic COVID-19 era
Nomad Foods Europe Ltd Trade
- Trade disruption as a result of Brexit - Operating challenges for food exporters to UK from production facilities in Ireland
Ardagh Preservation Society Development and Zoning
- Grassroots campaign to prevent the re-zoning requests of Submission DCDP-40 to the draft Longford County Development Plan 2021-2027 and the subsequent Chief Executive's re-zoning recommendations for Ardagh House and two gate lodges (from tourism to residential), and lands of Ardagh Demesne (from tourism to agriculture).
John Gallagher Foreign Affairs
- Irish government policy on Yazidi Community in Middle East

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