Carlow-Kilkenny — week of Mon, 17 Jan

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor — Fianna Fáil 0 votes · 11 questions · 43 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 11 total

Tourism 4 questions
- 2022-01-20 Deputy Jennifer Murnane O'Connor asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the funding that has been provided to arts and culture centres in County Carlow; the capital investment that will be available in the coming years; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2519/22]
- 2022-01-20 Deputy Jennifer Murnane O'Connor asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if extra funding for an institution (details supplied) in County Carlow to offset losses in recent years due to the pandemic will be provided for; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2518/22]
- 2022-01-20 Deputy Jennifer Murnane O'Connor asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media her strategy to promote participation in creative life amongst older members of communities; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2505/22]
- 2022-01-20 Deputy Jennifer Murnane O'Connor asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the status of preparing the regulatory capacity, structures and expertise of the media commission ahead of its planned establishment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2506/22]
Environment 2 questions
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Jennifer Murnane O'Connor asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the status of the Waste Action Plan for a Circular Economy; the municipal waste statistics by county in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1198/22]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Jennifer Murnane O'Connor asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the status of the scheme to be known as the electricity costs emergency benefit scheme to credit all domestic electricity customers with €100 in 2022; when this rebate will be given to electricity customers to offset rising energy costs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1968/22]
Children 2 questions
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Jennifer Murnane O'Connor asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the amount spent on counselling services by Tusla between 2014 and 2021; the amounts as a percentage of the Tusla annual budget for each year; the way this compares with the proportion of annual budget spent on counselling services by Tusla in 2013; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1208/22]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Jennifer Murnane O'Connor asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the amount spent on services for families experiencing relationship and marital breakdown by Tusla between 2014 and 2021; the amounts as a percentage of the Tusla annual budget for each year; the way this compares with the proportion of annual budget spent on services for families experiencing relationship and marital breakdown by Tusla in 2013; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1209/22]
Public 2 questions
- 2022-01-20 Deputy Jennifer Murnane O'Connor asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the extent to which he remains satisfied that adequate measures have been taken in respect of public expenditure and reform to withstand the ongoing impact of Covid-19; if supports for vulnerable sectors will continue in the face of rising Covid-19 infections and the impact this has on several areas of the economy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1969/22]
- 2022-01-20 Deputy Jennifer Murnane O'Connor asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the progress of the Office of Public Works refurbishment of Carlow courthouse railings; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2040/22]
Health 1 question
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Jennifer Murnane O'Connor asked the Minister for Health the status of a surgery appointment for a person (details supplied); the steps that will be taken to ensure that this emergency surgery will be prioritised; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63119/21]

New lobbying 43 returns

Restaurants Association of Ireland Tourism
- Briefing of the Fianna Fail Parliamentary Party
Early Childhood Ireland Children and Youth Affairs
- Budget 2022 follow-up
RIAI Environment
- During Cop26 and coinciding with our annual Conference, which was attended by over 1,700 delegates, the RIAI has published a new climate change initiative – 2030 Climate Challenge – which is to encourage the profession and wider construction industry to achieve net zero whole life carbon for all new and retrofitted buildings by 2030.
Irish Wheelchair Association (IWA) · 3 returns Transport · Housing
- Joint Position Paper (IWA, NCBI, Irish Guide Dogs submitted to the Minister of Ryann Naughton and Rabbitte and to trhe Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Disability Matters on Representation of Joint feedback to proposed legislation resulting in changes to the proposed wording on Road traffic Bill specifically e-scooters
- Requested a meeting with several TDs and rewuest was submitted to Disability Matters Committee and Housing Committee to request meeting to discuss part m of the building regulations
- Wrote to the Disability Matters Committee to request the opportunity to present on a review of Part M of Building Regulations
County Carlow Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Tourism CLG · 5 returns Education and Training · Local Government · Development and Zoning · Housing
- With IT Carlow moving to become a Technological University in 2022, there are several key challenges that need to be addressed
- Funding levels to Local Authorities, in particular Carlow
- Carlow 2040, progress in moving forward to the next stages
- Town Centre First programme, we believe it will be a key driver in relation to bringing about the necessary change for the future in Carlow
- Carlow has a number of key developments taking place that will work to make the town and county stronger in a range of ways including the advancement of TUSEI, new IDA Development, new busienss developments, progression of Carlow 2040
Safetynet Primary Care Justice and Equality
- Invited to speak to the Joint Committee on Children, Disability, Equality, and Integration relating to the agenda item “Experiences of Migrant Communities engaging with State Bodies, the health care system and other social services”, Submitted a statement and attended a live
MSD Health
- Immunisation Policies
Dyslexia Association of Ireland · 2 returns Education and Training
- Oireachtas Presentation for Dyslexia Awareness Month presenting findings from a recent survey on the experiences of Irish people with dyslexia, and highlighting issues which need to be addressed.
- Oireachtas Presentation for Dyslexia Awareness Month presenting findings from a recent survey on the experiences of Irish people with dyslexia, and highlighting issues which need to be addressed.
DHR Consultancy Limited Health
- Programme for Government commitment to roll out free contraception - activity from 1 September
The Ark Childrens Cultural Centre CLG (The Ark) Arts
- Written submission to the Joint Committee on Disability Matters outlining The Ark's experience of the systematic impediments to the full participation of disabled artists in the arts. It encouraged the Committee to investigate the apparent anomaly in Social Protection regulations which prevents artists in receipt of disability payments from taking up publicly funded grants, bursaries or residencies without impacting their entitlements.
Fórsa trade union Education and Training
- Seeking support for Fórsa's campaign to alter the minimum qualifications for a professional SNA grade in education.
Gibney Communications Agriculture
- To highlight the imminent crisis facing the horticultural sector as a result of restrictions placed on the harvesting of Irish horticultural peat.
Ibec · 2 returns Economic Development and Industry
- Economic policy and investment priorities for the Southeast Region
- Dáil decision on the Unified Patent Court
SIPTU - Services Industrial Professional Trade Union Children and Youth Affairs
- Budget 2022 campaign
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA · 5 returns Environment · Agriculture · Health · Budgetary matters
- Signpost Farms
- IFA's Response to the CAP Funding Proposals 2023 – 2027.
- Green Ribbon Walks 2021 - IFA's Let's Talk and Walk
- IFA Budget 2022 Submission - Tax Measures to Support Growth & Restructuring.
- IFA Budget 2022 Submission - Expenditure to Support Farm Enterprises.
Macra na Feirme · 8 returns Agriculture
- Macra na Feirme 2022 Budget - Farm Income & Tax
- Macra na Feirme 2022 Budget - Energy Generation
- Macra na Feirme 2022 Budget - Farmer Health, Safety & Wellbeing
- Macra na Feirme 2022 Budget - Capital Taxes
- Macra na Feirme 2022 Budget - Transport
- Macra na Feirme 2022 Budget - Sustainability Measures
- Macra na Feirme 2022 Budget - Youth Unemployment & Education
- Macra na Feirme 2022 Budget - Rural Infrastructure
The Alzheimer Society of Ireland Health
- The Alzheimer Society lobbied as part of its Pre Budget Submission for robust funding for dementia supports
Society of St. Vincent de Paul Children and Youth Affairs
- Engagement with elected officials and senior civil servants as part of the National One Parent Family Alliance regarding the provision of supports for one-parent families
ITMAC - Irish Tobacco Manufacturers' Advisory Committee Community
- End-of-year mailer to all Oireachtas members highlighting key 2021 successes of the Show Me ID - Be Age Ok responsible retailing programme.
An Cosan Children and Youth Affairs
- Our CEO, Heydi Foster-Breslin, was invited by the National Women's Council to speak at the Discussion on Child Poverty at the Joint Committee on Children Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth Debate - Tuesday, 14th Dec 2021 at the House of the Oireachtas (virtually)
Irish Council for Civil Liberties Justice and Equality
- Mother and Baby Homes
National Federation of Voluntary Service Providers Supporting People with Intellectual Disability Budgetary matters
- Advocating for sufficient funding to meet unmet needs for people with disabilities in Budget 2022, and to ensure sustainability of service provision
Irish Council for International Students (ICOS) · 2 returns Education and Training
- Wrote to all members of Oireachtas to invite to international student report launch
- Wrote to all members of Oireachtas to invite to international student report launch

John McGuinness — Fianna Fáil 0 votes · 4 questions · 41 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 4 total

Health 2 questions
- 2022-01-19 Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health the outcome of the recent inspection carried out by the Health and Safety Authority of the National Ambulance Service base in County Carlow; the remedial works required arising from the inspection and the associated costs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1025/22]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health if, arising from recent complaints aired through the media and in Dáil Éireann, he plans to carry out a review and audit of the National Ambulance Service relative to the protocols observed in the dispatching of ambulances, the general efficiency or otherwise of the service, the operational costs, human resources management, the promotions process and the general training of staff throughout the organisation; the level of funding allocated in each of the past five years to operate the service; if the service is operating with the full complement of staff and management required; the positions that are currently vacant in the service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1026/22]
Enterprise 1 question
- 2022-01-19 Deputy John McGuinness asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the grants available from his Department or other State agencies to persons interested in advancing a proposal to recycle spent coffee grounds rather than sending the waste to landfill; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1172/22]
Social 1 question
- 2022-01-19 Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Social Protection further to Parliamentary Question No. 409 of 30 November 20221, if a domiciliary care allowance application by a person (details supplied) which is under appeal will be expedited and approved. [1173/22]

New lobbying 41 returns

Restaurants Association of Ireland Tourism
- Briefing of the Fianna Fail Parliamentary Party
Allianz plc Banking and Financial Institutions
- An invitation was received by Allianz plc from the Joint Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach to attend a meeting of the Committee to discuss insurance issues.
County Carlow Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Tourism CLG · 7 returns Transport · Employment · Education and Training · Local Government · Development and Zoning · Housing
- Plug in Hybrid €2500 grant rowed back by govt, has impacted on businesses and individuals
- Challenges for employers in relation to the recruitment of labour across a wide number of sectors
- With IT Carlow moving to become a Technological University in 2022, there are several key challenges that need to be addressed
- Funding levels to Local Authorities, in particular Carlow
- Carlow 2040, progress in moving forward to the next stages
- Town Centre First programme, we believe it will be a key driver in relation to bringing about the necessary change for the future in Carlow
- Carlow has a number of key developments taking place that will work to make the town and county stronger in a range of ways including the advancement of TUSEI, new IDA Development, new busienss developments, progression of Carlow 2040
Society of the Irish Motor Industry Taxation
- Budget Submission 2022 - SIMI prepares an annual Submission for the Budget. The Society held 2 lobbying days inviting all TDs and Senators to Buswells Hotel to outline the contents of the of the SIMI's Budget submission, focusing on the renewal of the national vehicle fleet with newer lower emitting vehicles
Brown O'Connor Communications Taxation
- Remote working issues for cross-border workers
Hume Brophy Economic Development and Industry
- Meeting to introduce Klarna, the leading global retail bank, payments and shopping service
Banking & Payments Federation Ireland · 2 returns Banking and Financial Institutions
- BPFI future of Banking Report
- Submission to the committee in relation to SEAR legislative proposal
Image Learning and Development Training Network, company Limited by Guarantee T/A HABIC Budgetary matters
- Submission of the HABIC Pre- Budget Submission for the personal grooming industry
CPL Fuels Ireland Ltd. Energy and Natural Resources
- To discuss and support the overdue announcement of a nationwide ban on smoky coal in Ireland; to highlight the problem of smuggling and cross border fuel sales
Dyslexia Association of Ireland Education and Training
- Oireachtas Presentation for Dyslexia Awareness Month presenting findings from a recent survey on the experiences of Irish people with dyslexia, and highlighting issues which need to be addressed.
DHR Consultancy Limited Health
- Programme for Government commitment to roll out free contraception - activity from 1 September
FTI Consulting Finance
- Mastercard sent an email requesting a virtual introductory meeting to provide an overview of its operations and commitment to Ireland, and to discuss the digital payment sector and Mastercard’s role in supporting Irish businesses and consumers throughout the pandemic, and as part of the post pandemic recovery
Drinks Industry Group of Ireland Trade
- Support Your Local Campaign 2021 - Budget 2022
Irish Dental Association · 2 returns Taxation
- Concerns re potential new interpretation re VAT and dental associates
- Meeting request in relation to Finance Bill
Ibec · 2 returns Economic Development and Industry
- Economic policy and investment priorities for the Southeast Region
- Dáil decision on the Unified Patent Court
Pender & Associates Ltd · 3 returns Public Expenditure and Reform · Taxation
- Sharing views around Committee debates on gaming, gambling and national lottery activity
- Engagement regarding the pandemic and hospitality sector
- Email and calls to DPOs to secure meetings with various DPOs to discuss tax policy and make a change to the current VAT legislation
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA · 5 returns Environment · Agriculture · Health · Budgetary matters
- Signpost Farms
- IFA's Response to the CAP Funding Proposals 2023 – 2027.
- Green Ribbon Walks 2021 - IFA's Let's Talk and Walk
- IFA Budget 2022 Submission - Tax Measures to Support Growth & Restructuring.
- IFA Budget 2022 Submission - Expenditure to Support Farm Enterprises.
Insurance Ireland Banking and Financial Institutions
- On behalf of members, to raise awareness of issues pertinent to the Irish motor insurance industry.
The Alzheimer Society of Ireland Health
- The Alzheimer Society lobbied as part of its Pre Budget Submission for robust funding for dementia supports
Retailers Against Smuggling · 2 returns Finance
- A mailout outlining RAS activities from Q3 2021
- Meeting request to discuss increased tobacco smuggling rates & growing black market
ITMAC - Irish Tobacco Manufacturers' Advisory Committee Community
- End-of-year mailer to all Oireachtas members highlighting key 2021 successes of the Show Me ID - Be Age Ok responsible retailing programme.
Credit Union Development Association Banking and Financial Institutions
- Required changes to Credit Union related legislation to allow them collaborate across common bonds, to widen membership criteria and introduce their members to State Savings schemes
P. J. Carroll & Company Ltd Health
- A meeting request to discuss vaping as a less harmful alternative to smoking and the Public Health (Tobacco and Nicotine Inhaling Products) Bill
National Federation of Voluntary Service Providers Supporting People with Intellectual Disability Budgetary matters
- Advocating for sufficient funding to meet unmet needs for people with disabilities in Budget 2022, and to ensure sustainability of service provision
Irish Council for International Students (ICOS) Education and Training
- Wrote to all members of Oireachtas to invite to international student report launch

What your Carlow-Kilkenny TDs did this week

Questions asked 11 total

New lobbying 43 returns

Questions asked 4 total

New lobbying 41 returns