Roscommon-Galway — week of Mon, 20 Sept

Claire Kerrane — Sinn Féin 0 votes · 18 questions · 12 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 18 total

Health 10 questions
- 2021-09-23 Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Health the reason health and social care professionals in primary care will be able to progress from staff grade to senior grade while those same professionals with the same length of time with regard to experience in hospitals and the mental health area will not; the rationale for allowing some to progress in their careers while others cannot; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45823/21]
- 2021-09-23 Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 306 of 25 February 2021, the reason women who turned 61 years of age before 30 March 2020 will not be screened at 65 years given the screening programme has been increased up to 65 years; the number of women who will miss out due to this specific use of a date; the reason women are no longer screened beyond the age of 65; the reason this decision on the March date was decided; the person or body which decided it; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45824/21]
- 2021-09-23 Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Health if a list of nursing homes in the State in which residents in them are provided with tailored support packages or comfort monies will be provided; the number of individuals who receive these supports; the grounds on which they receive them; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45825/21]
- 2021-09-23 Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Health the average payment made to private nursing homes under the National Treatment Purchase Fund by county. [45826/21]
- 2021-09-23 Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Health the number of nursing homes in the State that receive a top-up payment from the HSE in respect of a resident or residents; the corresponding county each nursing home is located; the rationale for these top-up payments; and the way in which it is determined who receives them. [45827/21]
- 2021-09-23 Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Health the amount of funding provided to a centre (details supplied); the number of staff currently employed; the current services available; the number of vacant posts; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45828/21]
- 2021-09-23 Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Health the way an Irish citizen vaccinated outside of Ireland but in the EU avails of an EU Digital COVID Certificate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45831/21]
- 2021-09-23 Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Health the number of medications which have been removed from being available for free under a medical card in the past three years; the person or body which decides to remove such medications; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45838/21]
- 2021-09-23 Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Health if a medication (details supplied) will be made available again under the medical card; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45839/21]
- 2021-09-23 Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Health if a medication (details supplied) will be made available again under the medical card; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45840/21]
Social 3 questions
- 2021-09-22 Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Social Protection the further action that has been taken to address banking charges on overseas pensions; if elimination of charges on those receiving their pensions into bank accounts in Canada and the USA has been extended to all recipients; if there are intentions to refund the charges which have been made as a result of the making of all social protection payments through a bank (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45480/21]
- 2021-09-22 Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Social Protection the number of parents that have taken parent’s leave and benefit since the scheme was extended from two to five weeks; and the uptake of parent’s benefit and leave since January 2021 to date. [45474/21]
- 2021-09-23 Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Social Protection the way the pandemic unemployment payment will be treated when it comes to calculating jobseeker’s benefit for individuals in 2023, relating to pay and weeks worked in 2021; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45829/21]
Education 2 questions
- 2021-09-23 Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Education the status of and position regarding ongoing talks regarding pay and entitlements for school secretaries and caretakers; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45575/21]
- 2021-09-23 Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Education if she will reconsider the 50% capacity rule on buses for post-primary schools in line with 100% capacity on public transport; if she has sought advice on an increase in capacity from public health bodies; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45574/21]
Transport 2 questions
- 2021-09-23 Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Transport if there are plans to introduce a bus service from Moylough and Mountbellew to University Hospital Portiuncula, Ballinasloe (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45909/21]
- 2021-09-23 Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Transport further to Parliamentary Question No. 129 of 3 March 2021, the reason there are no plans to change the 46a bus services at this time in view of the advantage it would offer to those accessing the bus service from Heuston Station; if routes from main transport hubs to hospitals in Dublin are regularly reviewed with regard to ease of connection; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45916/21]
Public 1 question
- 2021-09-23 Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if there has been engagement with the Department of Community and Rural Development in relation to vacant buildings owned or under the remit of the OPW; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45699/21]

New lobbying 12 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.
Merchants QuayIreland Ltd Community
- Proposals re. drug treatment, homelessness, mental health and related matters
Rehab Group Social Protection
- 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
- Transport and infrastructure investment priorities for Kildare
- West regional priorities for the National Investment Framework for Transport in Ireland (NIFTI)
Early Childhood Ireland Children and Youth Affairs
- Budget 2022
National Youth Council of Ireland Social Protection
- Meeting with Deputy Claire Kerrane, T.D. to discuss young people and social protection
One Family Justice and Equality
- Article 41.3 of the Constitution
Liquid Gas Ireland Energy and Natural Resources
- Role of LPG & BioLPG in reducing greenhouse gas emissions and contributing to cleaner air in Ireland
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
Irish Cancer Society Health
- Introductory meetings with volunteer Irish Cancer Society grassroots Advocacy Champions

Michael Fitzmaurice — Independent Ireland 0 votes · 5 questions · 34 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 5 total

Health 5 questions
- 2021-09-21 Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice asked the Minister for Health when he expects an inquiry will be established to investigate the historical licensing and prescribing of sodium valproate to pregnant women without them being made aware of the impacts it could have on their child; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45107/21]
- 2021-09-21 Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice asked the Minister for Health when the six epilepsy nurse specialists will be recruited for the pregnancy prevention programme to help ensure pregnant women are fully informed of the side effects of sodium valproate given that to date only two of these nurses have been put in place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45108/21]
- 2021-09-21 Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice asked the Minister for Health when the stakeholder group consisting of representatives of those involved in the treatment of women with epilepsy will be established; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45109/21]
- 2021-09-21 Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice asked the Minister for Health when the community operations programme will commence which was agreed in 2018 as part of a range of services that were to be put in place for families who were caring for children impacted by exposure to sodium valproate and to date no family has availed of such service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45110/21]
- 2021-09-23 Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 163 of 7 July 2021, if he will provide a list of all other interdependencies (details supplied) which must be addressed before Part 8 of the Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Act 2015 can be commenced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45910/21]

New lobbying 34 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 · 2 returns Agriculture · Transport
- The O'Hara Report and Project Woodland
- West regional priorities for the National Investment Framework for Transport in Ireland (NIFTI)
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA · 20 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
- 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
- Organic Farm Scheme
- 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
Glennon Brothers (Glennon Bros. Timber Ltd) Agriculture
- Forestry Policy and Programmes - Felling Licence and Forestry Appeals Commission delays
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
Hume Brophy Agriculture
- Animal Health & Welfare (Amendment) Bill 2021
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.
Macra na Feirme Agriculture
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine - Discussion on ongoing CAP Negotiations and impact on Young Farmers
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

What your Roscommon-Galway TDs did this week

Questions asked 18 total

New lobbying 12 returns

Questions asked 5 total

New lobbying 34 returns