Cavan-Monaghan — week of Mon, 17 Jan

Brendan Smith — Fianna Fáil 0 votes · 17 questions · 25 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 17 total

Public 4 questions
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if funding will be provided to Cavan County Council in 2022 for flood alleviation measures in view of increasing problems with flooding due to heavy rainfall; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2642/22]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if funding will be provided to Monaghan County Council in 2022 for flood alleviation measures in view of increasing problems with flooding due to heavy rainfall; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2643/22]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform when it is expected to announce details of the Peace Plus Programme; the timeline for the commencement of this programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2644/22]
- 2022-01-20 Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if further consideration to an amendment of the Arterial Drainage Act 1945 will include additional waterways including the River Erne system in County Cavan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2557/22]
Agriculture 4 questions
- 2022-01-20 Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the outcome of discussions at the recent European Council of Agriculture Ministers in relation to the serious difficulties facing the pigmeat sector at present; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2801/22]
- 2022-01-20 Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the measures including financial support that will be introduced to support the pigmeat sector through the present serious difficulties; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2817/22]
- 2022-01-20 Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if his Department can support an increase in processing capacity at pigmeat plants due to present difficulties; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2818/22]
- 2022-01-20 Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if financial assistance will be made available through existing Covid-19 and Brexit related support funding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2824/22]
Tourism 2 questions
- 2022-01-20 Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if further consideration will be given to the development of monastic trails as part of the tourism infrastructure both within this State and on a cross-Border basis; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2639/22]
- 2022-01-20 Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if she has had recent discussions with her counterpart in the Northern Ireland Executive in relation to the further development of tourism infrastructure on a cross-Border basis; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2640/22]
Housing 2 questions
- 2022-01-20 Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will ensure that the funding levels of 2020 and 2021 for the voids programme are continued in 2022 in view of the need to make further progress in bringing back to habitable use vacant council housing stock; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2833/22]
- 2022-01-20 Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage when the income eligibility limits for social housing in areas such as counties Cavan and Monaghan will be increased; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2834/22]
Justice 2 questions
- 2022-01-20 Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Justice when the new strategy on domestic and sexual violence based on the four key principles of prevention, protection, prosecution and policy co-ordination will be finalised and published; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2799/22]
- 2022-01-20 Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Justice if she will give urgent consideration to the request of Safe Ireland for an immediate public and political response to the increasing rates of violence against women; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2800/22]
Taoiseach 1 question
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Taoiseach if he has had recent discussions with the First Minister and deputy First Minister of Northern Ireland. [61600/21]
Environment 1 question
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications further to Parliamentary Question No. 179 of 16 December 2021, if appropriate financial resources have been allocated to local authorities to implement appropriate enforcement measures as referred to in the reply; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63445/21]
Education 1 question
- 2022-01-20 Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Education if she will ensure that the views of students are taken into account in finalising arrangements for the 2022 leaving certificate; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2830/22]

New lobbying 25 returns

Restaurants Association of Ireland Tourism
- Briefing of the Fianna Fail Parliamentary Party
Muscular Dystrophy Society of Ireland GLC Budgetary matters
- As part of MDI's Pre-Budget 2022 campaign (see May-August 2021 return also), members were invited to take part in a letter-writing campaign to local TDs and senators, asking for their support for our submission. Key asks include: increase funding for Personal Assistance; increase core social welfare rates affecting people with MD and their carers; extend medical card eligibility for children aged 16 years and over who have MD; increase funding for housing/accommodation and supports etc.
Epilepsy Ireland Health
- Updating Deputies on decision to reimburse Epidyolex medication and thanking for them for previously raising issue
Vintners' Federation of Ireland Public Expenditure and Reform
- Financial Supports for the Pub Sector
Gambling.com Group Justice and Equality
- Regulation of gambling reform.
MSD Health
- Cancer Care in a post-pandemic COVID-19 era
The Irish Traveller Movement Justice and Equality
- Traveller Education, Anti Racism, Accommodation , Representation and Inclusion , Joint Oireachtas Committee on Key Issues Affecting Travellers
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
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.
Irish Dental Association Taxation
- Concerns re potential new interpretation re VAT and dental associates
Glennon Brothers (Glennon Bros. Timber Ltd) Agriculture
- Forestry Policy and Programmes - Felling Licence and Forestry Appeals Commission delays - Dail Forestry Debate
Ibec Economic Development and Industry
- Dáil decision on the Unified Patent Court
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA · 4 returns Environment · EU Affairs · Budgetary matters
- Signpost Farms
- European Parliament Motion to Limit the use of Animal Medicines.
- IFA Budget 2022 Submission - Tax Measures to Support Growth & Restructuring.
- IFA Budget 2022 Submission - Expenditure to Support Farm Enterprises.
Hume Brophy Environment
- Deposit Return Scheme Regulations
FTI Consulting Trade
- Seeking the opportunity to brief public representatives on the extent and impact of the illegal trade in tobacco products.
Retailers Against Smuggling · 2 returns Justice and Equality · Finance
- Meetings to discuss the impact of the growing black tobacco market on legitimate retailers.
- Meeting request to discuss issues raised in PQs to the Minister of Finance with respect to excise hikes on tobacco products following the Budget 2022 announcement.
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.
Irish Council for Civil Liberties Justice and Equality
- Mother and Baby Homes
Irish Council for International Students (ICOS) Education and Training
- Wrote to all members of Oireachtas to invite to international student report launch

Cathy Bennett — Sinn Féin 0 votes · 0 questions · 0 new lobbying returns

Quiet week — no questions filed or new lobbying returns.

David Maxwell — Fine Gael 0 votes · 0 questions · 0 new lobbying returns

Quiet week — no questions filed or new lobbying returns.

Matt Carthy — Sinn Féin 0 votes · 53 questions · 108 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 53 total

Agriculture 22 questions
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of farmers selected for satellite inspection in 2020; if he has considered processing these inspections in a timeframe that would facilitate payment to these farmers with whom no issue is found at the same time as those not selected for inspection; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63142/21]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the average and maximum delay in issuance of payment under the basic payment scheme for farmers selected for satellite inspection with whom no issue is found; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63143/21]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the timeframe for completion of the announced review of the Irish woollen industry; the amount of funding that has been allocated to the review; the terms of reference of the review; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1852/22]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of forestry licences issued by type and week in each of the years 2016 to 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2142/22]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of forestry licences currently being processed that relate to applications under one hectare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2143/22]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the afforestation target for broadleaf trees; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2144/22]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of hectares of afforestation achieved by Coillte in each of the years 2014 to 2021 and to date in 2022, in tabular form; the percentage of which was broadleaf; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2145/22]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine further to Parliamentary Question No. 271 of 10 November 2021, if persons (details supplied) were notified of the inspections taking place in 2010 and 2012 on their lands; if they were afforded to sign a control report; if a signed control reports exists in relation to these inspections; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2146/22]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the derogations from European Union regulations that his Department has availed of for the years 2016 to date; the reason for availing of such derogations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2472/22]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the amount of ex-gratia funding for animal welfare organisations allocated in 2020, 2021 and 2022; if the allocation of €3.7 million allocated in December 2021 meets the Programme for Government commitment to double the 2020 allocation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2473/22]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of full-time equivalent staff available within the forestry unit by function, role and week from December 2021 to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2474/22]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of cattle slaughtered from controlled finishing units for the months of October, November and December 2021; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2475/22]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the status of the report into the horticulture industry; when he expects to receive it; when he expects the report to be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2476/22]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the position of his Department on GWP* v GWP100 with regard to the global warming impact of methane from livestock production systems; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2536/22]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the reason for non-payment of the organic farming scheme payment to a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2537/22]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine further to Parliamentary Question No. 778 of 14 December 2021, the 2022 target for felling, private felling, road and afforestation licences issued by type; the weekly and monthly targets; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2538/22]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the details of all official engagements and meetings attended by him and Ministers of State within his Department during the period 1 December 2020 to date. [2539/22]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine further to Parliamentary Question No. 785 of 15 September 2021, the results of his engagements to date with maize growers, producers of plastic film and his counterparts in the Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications arising from SI No. 326 of 2021; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2540/22]
- 2022-01-20 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine further to Parliamentary Question No. 797 of 15 September 2021, the status of the €100,000 report on the development of a woollen industry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2770/22]
- 2022-01-20 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of full-time equivalent Departmental veterinary inspectors to meat processing plants by quarter, weekday and weekend for the years 2017 to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2771/22]
- 2022-01-20 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the full-time equivalent of Departmental veterinary inspectors to meat processing plants by month from September 2021 to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2772/22]
- 2022-01-20 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his proposals to support the pig sector in response to the decreased prices received by farmers, increased feed costs and issues relating to processing capacity at meat factories; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2773/22]
Social 10 questions
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Social Protection the number of days in each month that a community welfare officer was in the office in Carrickmacross, County Monaghan to meet members of the public in each of the years 2017 to 2021, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [63532/21]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Social Protection the number of days in each month that a community welfare officer was in the office in Castleblayney, County Monaghan to meet members of the public in each of the years 2017 to 2021, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [63533/21]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Social Protection the number of days in each month that a community welfare officer was in the office in Clones, County Monaghan to meet members of the public in each of the years 2017 to 2021, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [63534/21]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Social Protection the number of days in each month that a community welfare officer was in the office in Monaghan town, County Monaghan to meet members of the public in each of the years 2017 to 2021, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [63535/21]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Social Protection the number of days in each month that a community welfare officer was in the office in Ballybay, County Monaghan to meet members of the public in each of the years 2017 to 2021, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [63536/21]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Social Protection the days in which a community welfare officer will be in the office in Carrickmacross, County Monaghan to meet members of the public in 2022; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [63537/21]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Social Protection the days in which a community welfare officer will be in the office in Castleblayney, County Monaghan to meet members of the public in 2022; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [63538/21]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Social Protection the days in which a community welfare officer will be in the office in Clones, County Monaghan to meet members of the public in 2022; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [63539/21]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Social Protection the days in which a community welfare officer will be in the office in Monaghan town, County Monaghan to meet members of the public in 2022; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [63540/21]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Social Protection the days in which a community welfare officer will be in the office in Ballybay, County Monaghan to meet members of the public in 2022; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [63541/21]
Health 8 questions
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the number of officials in his Department that have waived part of their salary in 2021; the amount saved by his Department by these returns; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1114/22]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health if a person (details supplied) continues to waive a portion of their salary; the portion of their salary that has been returned to his Department for each month in 2021; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1115/22]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the full cost of salary remuneration provided to the Secretary General of his Department for each month in 2021, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1116/22]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health if he will approve the licence application for cannabis for medical use under the Misuse of Drugs Act 1977 in respect of a person (details supplied); the reason for the delay in this instance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1191/22]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the date on which a charge was applied for non-general practitioner referral attendance at the minor injuries' unit at Monaghan Hospital; the levels of charges that have applied since; if he will request the HSE to reduce or remove this fee; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1363/22]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) will receive an operation at Louth County Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1986/22]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the dental services that are available to children and those under the age of 18 who are in receipt of a medical card; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2558/22]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the fact that follow-up dental appointments for children in receipt of a medical card are not covered by the card; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2559/22]
Public 4 questions
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the number of officials in each Department that waived a portion of their salary in 2021; the amount of funding saved by the Exchequer for these returns in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1117/22]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the full cost of salary remuneration provided to the secretary general of each Department for each month in 2021, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1118/22]
- 2022-01-20 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the salary costs associated with the secretary general of each Department in 2021. [1748/22]
- 2022-01-20 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the number of Government employees by Department that waived a portion of their salary in 2021; and the cost savings delivered in each Department by this means. [1747/22]
Education 2 questions
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Education if she will abandon the proposed changes to the leaving certificate Irish curriculum considering that it would discriminate against students who attend Irish language medium education; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [63566/21]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Education the number of those eligible for school transport that had or have not yet secured a place on a bus due to late payment of fees by county and month from September 2021 to date in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2135/22]
Tourism 2 questions
- 2022-01-20 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media when she expects the review into the large-scale sport infrastructure fund to be completed; and when new applications from local authorities for swimming pools will be accepted. [1745/22]
- 2022-01-20 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media when allocations under the 2020 the sports capital and equipment programme will be made. [1746/22]
Environment 1 question
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the number of connections made in each county and in each month of 2021 under the National Broadband Plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2136/22]
Transport 1 question
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Transport the progress that has been made to ensure that customers of non-PSO routes will be able to avail of decreased fares as outlined in Budget 2022; when such reduced fares are due to come into effect; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2134/22]
Housing 1 question
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the local authorities that sought funding to provide for asbestos removal in council homes in each of the years since 2000; the amount of funding sought in each case; the funding allocated for this purpose for each local authority in each of the years since 2000, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1104/22]
Children 1 question
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if he will advise Pobal to deliver an alternative to onsite National Childcare Scheme compliance inspections of childcare facilities given the current challenges facing those centres as a result of the Covid-19 situation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1207/22]
Justice 1 question
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Justice when she expects to receive the final report of the scoping inquiry into the circumstances surrounding the death of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1200/22]

New lobbying 108 returns

Muscular Dystrophy Society of Ireland GLC Budgetary matters
- As part of MDI's Pre-Budget 2022 campaign (see May-August 2021 return also), members were invited to take part in a letter-writing campaign to local TDs and senators, asking for their support for our submission. Key asks include: increase funding for Personal Assistance; increase core social welfare rates affecting people with MD and their carers; extend medical card eligibility for children aged 16 years and over who have MD; increase funding for housing/accommodation and supports etc.
The Association of Farm & Forestry Contractors in Ireland (FCI) Ltd · 2 returns Budgetary matters · Agriculture
- Post-Budget 2022 Submission
- Nitrates Action Programme and Farm & Forestry Contractors in Ireland
The Irish Traveller Movement Justice and Equality
- Traveller Education, Anti Racism, Accommodation , Representation and Inclusion , Joint Oireachtas Committee on Key Issues Affecting Travellers
IRD Duhallow Public Expenditure and Reform
- The delivery of the LEADER programme 2023-2027, community services programme and the European innovation programme
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.
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA · 69 returns Agriculture · Energy and Natural Resources · Environment · EU Affairs · Finance · Taxation · Transport · Trade · Banking and Financial Institutions · Marine · Budgetary matters · Tourism · Development and Zoning · Health · Justice and Equality
- Use of Peat in Horticulture
- IFA and Bord Gáis Energy Launch New Solar Energy Pilot
- Christmas Day Floods on Wexford Farms
- Price Increase Required for Pig Sector
- Key Farming Issues at EU Level
- Brexit
- Input Costs
- Central Statistics Office (CSO) Farm Income Estimate
- Poultry Farmers Need Cost Recovery
- Electronic Fund Transfer (EFT)
- Underspend in Forestry Programme Must be Re-directed to Forest Owners Impacted by Ash Dieback
- Hunting of Wild Mammals Bill
- Green Party's Position in Supporting the Finance Needs of Irish Farmers
- Live Animal Transport
- Residential Zoned Land Tax (RZLT).
- New Reference Period for Sheep Welfare Scheme (SWS)
- New Stakeholder Forum for Suckler and Beef Farmers
- Save Irish Farming Rally
- Signpost Farms
- Green Low-Carbon Agri-Environment Scheme Extension (GLAS)
- COP26
- Grid Infrastructure in Ireland
- Funding for Bovine Electronic ID (EID) Tags
- Farm Families / Machinery Event in Dublin Sunday 21st November
- Farm Families / Machinery Event in Dublin Sunday 21st November
- IFA's Response to the CAP Funding Proposals 2023 – 2027.
- Funding for Organics
- CAP Plan - the new Agri-Environment and Climate Measure Scheme.
- Development of Greenways
- CAP Plan - Tillage Sector
- CAP Plan - Funding for Sheep Sector
- CAP Plan - Suckler Farmers
- New Zealand/UK Sheep Trade Deal
- Buy Irish Bord Bia Quality Assured Pigmeat
- Smart Farming Event - The link between our soils and water quality.
- Brexit Impact Loan Scheme (BILS).
- Carbon Budgets/Climate Action
- Seafood Taskforce Must Deliver for Irish Aquaculture
- European Reports Better Water Quality in Ireland
- TB Eradication Programme
- Programme for Government Commitment on Carbon Tax
- Nursing Home Support Scheme - Fair Deal
- 'Save Irish Farming' Campaign - Climate Bill
- Managing Hedgerows
- National Walks Scheme
- Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) - Comments on Emissions from the Agriculture Sector
- Forestry Sequestration
- National Co-Financing Contribution to Ireland's 2023-2027 CAP Strategic Plan
- Maximum Pay Out of Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) & Other Farm Schemes
- Future of the Suckler Sector - Teagasc
- Fertiliser Crisis - EU Anti-Dumping Duties.
- An Taisce Objections to Glanbia Cheese Plant
- Beef Exceptional Aid Measure (BEAM)
- Lough Funshinagh Flooding
- Sheep Imports
- Beef Exports to China
- Labour Shortage in Agriculture
- Anti-Parasitic Products
- Targeted Agricultural Modernisation Schemes (TAMS) Tranche 22
- Nitrates Action Plan (NAP)
- CAP Strategic Planning Consultation Process
- Rights of Way
- Producer Organisations (POs)
- Poultry - Budget 2022
- IFA Budget 2022 Submission - Tax Measures to Support Growth & Restructuring.
- Banking
- Social Protection
- Renewable Energy Microgeneration Support
- IFA Budget 2022 Submission - Expenditure to Support Farm Enterprises.
DHR Consultancy Limited Health
- Programme for Government commitment to roll out free contraception - activity from 1 September
Coach Tourism and Transport Council of Ireland Finance
- 29/09/21 - Inform Oireachtas members of the issues in the private coach sector and the need for targeted supports in Budget 2022
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.
Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation Health
- Treatment of student nurse and midwives during pandemic and publication and implementation of the McHugh Report
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.
Irish Dental Association Taxation
- Concerns re potential new interpretation re VAT and dental associates
Glennon Brothers (Glennon Bros. Timber Ltd) Agriculture
- Forestry Policy and Programmes - Felling Licence and Forestry Appeals Commission delays - Dail Forestry Debate
Ibec · 2 returns Economic Development and Industry · Food
- Dáil decision on the Unified Patent Court
- Food Drink Ireland Budget 2022 Priorities
Hume Brophy · 3 returns Agriculture · Environment
- Veterinary Practice (Amendment) Bill 2021
- Animal Health & Welfare (Amendment) Bill 2021
- Deposit Return Scheme Regulations
Macra na Feirme · 13 returns Agriculture · Budgetary matters · Finance
- Joint Agriculture Committee to discuss the Nitrates Action Programme and resume its discussion on issues related to the Forestry Industry
- Joint Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine to discuss Common Agricultural Policy and young farmers with Macra na Feirme
- Macra na Feirme 2022 Budget - Youth Work Funding
- Macra na Feirme 2022 Budget - Health
- Macra na Feirme 2022 Budget - VAT Review
- 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
Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers Association · 2 returns Agriculture
- Addressing the Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food & Marine on the proposed changes to the Nitrates regulations.
- Meeting with Sinn Fein on CAP Post 2020, Climate Change, Nitrates proposal and other farm issues.
Devenish Agriculture
- Following the visit of Jackie Cahill TD and Senator Paul Daly to our research farm in County Meath on 10th June 2021, we issued an invitation to the Joint Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine to visit Dowth. This visit took place on 18th October 2021.
South Tipperary Development CLG · 2 returns Public Expenditure and Reform · Social Protection
- Requesting an increase to the LEADER Budget for the period 2023 to 2027
- Request to revoke the 6year rule on the Rural Social Scheme
Free Legal Advice Centres (FLAC) Banking and Financial Institutions
- Sent a copy of the report and echoed the concerns expressed in a labour motion and to also note that the issue of consumer debt arising out of the pandemic extends beyond housing related debt to also include consumer credit and utility debt.
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.
Irish Council for International Students (ICOS) Education and Training
- Wrote to all members of Oireachtas to invite to international student report launch

Niamh Smyth — Fianna Fáil 0 votes · 23 questions · 39 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 23 total

Health 9 questions
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health if the case of a person (details supplied) will be reviewed; if assistance will be provided in relation to this matter given the circumstances; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62962/21]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health the increase in ambulances, EMTs and paramedics to date in counties Cavan and Monaghan in view of the Programme for Government commitment to increase same; and the way response times have improved in the counties. [63127/21]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health the latest response times for ambulances in counties Cavan, Monaghan and Meath and nationally in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63128/21]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health his plans to upgrade Monaghan Hospital and reintroduce its accident and emergency department; his views on the concerns of the public due to the lack of this service and delays in ambulance response times; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63130/21]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health the reason a person (details supplied) is waiting so long on surgery; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63234/21]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health if the case of a person (details supplied) will be reviewed and advice offered in this instance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63504/21]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health if the case of a person (details supplied) will be reviewed; if advice or assistance will be provided in relation to the case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1429/22]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health the reason that a person (details supplied) is waiting so long on a bed in a hospital in County Galway. [1832/22]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health the reason a person (details supplied) is waiting so long for an appointment in Cavan General Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2115/22]
Foreign 4 questions
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will review the case of a person (details supplied); if he will provide an update on these matters; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63090/21]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will review the case of a person (details supplied); if he will provide an update on these matters; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63092/21]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will review the case of a person (details supplied) in relation to a visa; if assistance can be provided on this matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63182/21]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will review an urgent passport application in the case of a person (details supplied); if same will be expedited based on medical needs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1788/22]
Finance 2 questions
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Finance if he will review correspondence from a person (details supplied); if he will review the issue raised in paragraph two; if he will examine the matter and provide clarity on same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63064/21]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Finance if correspondence will be reviewed in relation to a primary medical certificate appeal by a person (details supplied); the status of the appeal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63559/21]
Tourism 2 questions
- 2022-01-20 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the planned measures to examine the allowing of persons to make complaints for harmful online content directly to the proposed online safety commissioner; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2493/22]
- 2022-01-20 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the progress to date in implementing the recommendations set out in the 2020 Arts and Culture Recovery Taskforce report, Life Worth Living to assist the recovery of the arts and culture sector post-pandemic; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2494/22]
Enterprise 1 question
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the most recent occasion on which the IDA visited counties Cavan, Monaghan and Meath; the number of new jobs that have been created by the IDA in the past 12 months; the steps it is taking to attract companies to the counties; the success it has had with the strategy for the counties; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63230/21]
Education 1 question
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Education if she will review correspondence from a person (details supplied); if she will increase the funding for same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [63168/21]
Children 1 question
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if he will review a case (details supplied) regarding resources for a family resource centre in County Monaghan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63510/21]
Justice 1 question
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Justice if an application to move from stamp 3 to stamp 4 by a person (details supplied) will be expedited. [63397/21]
Rural 1 question
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the terms of reference for the Mobile Phone and Broadband Taskforce; the matters discussed at the first meeting of the Taskforce; when the Taskforce is expected to report its findings to her; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [63514/21]
Public 1 question
- 2022-01-20 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will provide an update on plans for a pandemic bonus for front-line public sector workers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2541/22]

New lobbying 39 returns

Restaurants Association of Ireland Tourism
- Briefing of the Fianna Fail Parliamentary Party
Irish Sports Matters Ltd t/a the Federation of Irish Sport Sports and Recreation
- Budget for Sport and Physical Activity 2022
Muscular Dystrophy Society of Ireland GLC Budgetary matters
- As part of MDI's Pre-Budget 2022 campaign (see May-August 2021 return also), members were invited to take part in a letter-writing campaign to local TDs and senators, asking for their support for our submission. Key asks include: increase funding for Personal Assistance; increase core social welfare rates affecting people with MD and their carers; extend medical card eligibility for children aged 16 years and over who have MD; increase funding for housing/accommodation and supports etc.
Early Childhood Ireland Children and Youth Affairs
- Budget 2022 follow-up
Epilepsy Ireland Communications
- Seeking update on Epilepsy Ireland proposals on Online Safety & Media Regulation Bill RE need to reference attacks on those with photosensitive epilepsy (PSE); raising concerns with Minister
Irish Episcopal Conference Justice and Equality
- Seeking the introduction of amending legislation to ensure the inward transfer of Irish prisoners overseas can recommence. Seeking clarification on and proposing changes to the Criminal Justice (Mutual Recognition of Custodial Sentences) Bill 2021.
Samaritans Ireland Communications
- Online Safety and Media Regulations General Scheme
Gambling.com Group Justice and Equality
- Regulation of gambling reform.
The Irish Traveller Movement Justice and Equality
- Traveller Education, Anti Racism, Accommodation , Representation and Inclusion , Joint Oireachtas Committee on Key Issues Affecting Travellers
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
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.
SAFE Ireland National Social Change Agency CLG T/A SAFE Ireland Justice and Equality
- Oireachtas Joint Committee on Justice Enquiry into Domestic Violence Refuge Accommodation
Drinks Industry Group of Ireland Trade
- Support Your Local Campaign 2021 - Budget 2022
Irish Dental Association Taxation
- Concerns re potential new interpretation re VAT and dental associates
Ibec Economic Development and Industry
- Dáil decision on the Unified Patent Court
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA · 4 returns Agriculture · Environment · Budgetary matters
- Save Irish Farming Rally
- Signpost Farms
- IFA Budget 2022 Submission - Tax Measures to Support Growth & Restructuring.
- IFA Budget 2022 Submission - Expenditure to Support Farm Enterprises.
Unite the Union, Ireland Region Tourism
- Situation of workers in the hospitality sector
Hume Brophy · 2 returns Housing · Environment
- Matters related to Short Term Letting Regulations
- Deposit Return Scheme Regulations
Pender & Associates Ltd Taxation
- Engagement regarding the pandemic and hospitality sector
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.
CHILDREN'S RIGHTS ALLIANCE - REPUBLIC OF IRELAND LIMITED Communications
- To advocate for the establishment of an online safety commissioner with appropriate powers
Irish Council for Civil Liberties · 5 returns Justice and Equality · Public Expenditure and Reform
- Procedural Rights in Police Custody Event
- Criminal Justice (Hate Crime) Bill 2021
- Reform of Data Protection Commission
- An Garda Síochána Reform Legislation
- ICCL 2022 Pre-Budget Submission
Irish Penal Reform Trust Justice and Equality
- Sentencing and Sentencing Guidelines in Ireland
Alcohol Action Ireland Health
- Public health alcohol policy
Irish Council for International Students (ICOS) Education and Training
- Wrote to all members of Oireachtas to invite to international student report launch
Vodafone Ireland Communications
- Report of the Committee on the Online Safety & Media Regulation Bill.