Cork North-Central — week of Mon, 17 Jan

Colm Burke — Fine Gael 0 votes · 32 questions · 61 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 32 total

Health 22 questions
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Health if his Department will consider launching a public health campaign advising of the health dangers of obesity and measures of prevention; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63613/21]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Health if consideration will be given to the establishment of a national radio station dedicated solely to health issues offering personal guidance, advice and assistance to persons; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63615/21]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Health if his Department will consider establishing drop-in care centres with services for patients with dementia; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63616/21]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Health if his Department plans to deliver post acquired brain injury inpatient services locally outside of Dublin as per the recommendations of the National Stroke Strategy and the National Rehabilitation Strategy which plan for the implementation of local specialist neurorehabilitation services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63617/21]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Health if a commitment will be given to delivering post acquired brain injury inpatient services; his plans for same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63618/21]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Health if consideration will be given to establishing a mental health first aid responder unit to be contactable along with other emergency services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63619/21]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Health if his Department will consider increasing the maximum amount of time that a prescription can be valid to 12 months in specific controlled circumstances to alleviate pressure on general practitioners and the medical system as a whole; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63621/21]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Health the current procedures in place for all that is to be carried out in respect of the purchase and use of pharmaceuticals within each of the hospitals in the HSE; if comparisons have been made in order to determine areas in which deductions can be achieved by better stock control of these items; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63622/21]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Health his plans to reduce hospital car parking charges particularly for those with sick children; the timeline for this reduction; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63626/21]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Health if consideration will be given by his Department to including antigen tests in the drugs payment scheme to ensure that relief is provided for those purchasing them to promote public health; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1251/22]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Health when antiviral drugs to treat Covid-19 are likely to be made available to persons here given the announcement that the Government has agreed to spend €90 million on such drugs; the category of person who will be entitled to receive same; the assessment process that will be put in place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1252/22]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Health the action that will be taken against companies which sold antigen tests in cases in which the product was subsequently recalled and proven to be defective; the measures of recourse the purchasers of the tests prior to their recall will have against the company; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1255/22]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Health the estimated cost of removing all adult inpatient and day service hospital charges; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1349/22]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Health the estimated cost of reducing the daily inpatient and day service hospital charges by amounts of €5, €10, €15 and €20, respectively in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1350/22]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Health the estimated cost of reducing the monthly drug payment scheme threshold by amounts of €2.50, €5, €10, €15 and €20, respectively in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1351/22]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Health the estimated cost of removing the prescription charge for persons aged over 70 years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1352/22]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Health the estimated cost of reducing the prescription charge for all medical card holders by 50 cent and the maximum monthly amount by €5; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1353/22]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Health the estimated cost of increasing the weekly income limits for the general practitioner visit card by proportions of 10% and 15%; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1354/22]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Health his views on and response to the recent launch of the European Commission Beating Cancer Implementation Roadmap; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1948/22]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Health the way the Government intends to interact with the Achieving a Tobacco Free Europe programme of actions as outlined by the European Commission in its Beating Cancer Implementation Roadmap; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1949/22]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Health if a person (details supplied) will be invited to make a presentation to health officials on the European Commission Beating Cancer Implementation Roadmap; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1950/22]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Health the funding that was provided in Budget 2022 to charities including section 38 and section 39 organisations providing mental health services; the way in which small mental health charities can apply for funding allocated in Budget 2022; if additional funding programmes are available to them; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2364/22]
Justice 4 questions
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Justice if consideration will be given to amending the regularisation scheme for long-term undocumented migrants to ensure that those for whom European Union treaty right permission has been revoked and who have been placed on temporary visas will be eligible to apply for the scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2395/22]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Justice the timeframe envisaged for applications to the regularisation scheme for long-term undocumented migrants to be processed and completed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2396/22]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Justice if consideration will be given to extending the deadline for the regularisation scheme for long-term undocumented migrants; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2397/22]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Justice the steps she is taking to ensure that the undocumented in Ireland are made aware of the regularisation scheme for long-term undocumented migrants; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2398/22]
Public 2 questions
- 2022-01-20 Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the detail of the latest Exchequer figures which showed a record €9.9 billion in gross capital expenditure in 2021; the way the 2021 figure for spending under the national development plan will compare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2376/22]
- 2022-01-20 Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform his views on the composition of the €580 million unused gross capital expenditure allocation for 2021 as identified in the end of year Exchequer figures published earlier in January 2022; the way the funds will be allocated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2377/22]
Tourism 2 questions
- 2022-01-20 Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if consideration will be given to increasing the resources of her Department for the basic income for the arts pilot scheme in the event of significant demand for same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2378/22]
- 2022-01-20 Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the way that her Department plans to award payments to all successful applicants to the proposed basic income for the arts pilot scheme; if the number of applications far exceeds the allocated funding of €25 million; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2379/22]
Finance 1 question
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Finance if his Department will consider increasing the threshold for relief on importation of gifts from non-EU countries from customs duty of €45 in order to support families receiving gifts outside of the EU; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1150/22]
Education 1 question
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Education if her Department will consider launching a campaign in schools advising of the health dangers of obesity and measures of prevention; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [63614/21]

New lobbying 61 returns

Irish Platform for Patients' Organisations, Science and Industry Budgetary matters
- Pre Budget 2022 Submission
Restaurants Association of Ireland Tourism
- Briefing of the Fine Gael Parliamentary Party
Acquired Brain Injury Ireland Health
- Implementing the Neuro-rehabilitation Strategy/Implementation Framework
Vincent Jennings/Convenience Stores and Newsagents Association (CSNA) Finance
- Removing Personal Allowances for tobacco (and alcohol) products from other MS within EU. Changes to Finance Act to allow retailers sell tobacco products ABOVE manufacturers RRP.
Vulcan Consulting Limited Health
- Rare Disease Policy in Ireland
Galway Simon Community Housing
- Joint Committee on Key Issues affective the Traveller Community
Gambling.com Group Justice and Equality
- Regulation of gambling reform.
Vertex Pharmaceuticals (Europe) Limited Health
- Meeting to discuss the cystic fibrosis in Ireland and access to innovative medicines in treating this and other serious diseases
Pender & Associates Ltd · 2 returns Employment
- Letter outlining concerns over impact of visa scheme on home care sector
- Request to raise Dail PQ
Alcohol Forum Ireland Justice and Equality
- Proposed Sale of Alcohol Bill
MSD · 2 returns Health
- Immunisation Policies
- Policy Priorities 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 · 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
Ibec · 3 returns Economic Development and Industry
- Economic update and business policy priorities for 2022
- Economic policy and investment priorities for the Cork Region
- Dáil decision on the Unified Patent Court
Nursing Homes Ireland · 2 returns Health
- The Temporary Assistance Payment Scheme (TAPS), which was implemented by Government to contribute towards the cost of nursing homes implementing intensified infection prevention control measures not covered by Fair Deal fees payable, was amongst the first financial supports to be withdrawn by Government, ceasing end of June. The cessation was despite nursing homes, understandably, having to continue to implement cost-heavy measures not encompassed under the fees payable by the State.
- Workforce Challenges- Nursing Homes are experiencing a crisis due to workforce shortages, particularly healthcare assistants. Nursing Homes have advanced the requirement for pay parity, with the State suppressing wage capacity through the Nursing Home Support Scheme. Extreme pressures present for some nursing homes, with critical staffing challenges also present due to Covid19.
Cuala Senior Care Limited Employment
- Concerns over impact of visa scheme on home care sector Meeting to discuss concerns over impact of visa scheme on home care sector
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA · 4 returns Environment · Health · Budgetary matters
- Signpost Farms
- 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 · 12 returns Agriculture · Budgetary matters · Finance
- Parliamentary Party gathering - presentation on young farmers & CAP
- 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 Hospital Consultants Association Health
- Pre-budget submission concerning the 2022 health budget on increased capacity and resourcing needs of acute hospital and mental health services, recruitment and retention of consultants, and clinical indemnity.
JKS Communications Health
- additional specialist nurses
Irish Medical Organisation · 2 returns Health
- Measures to support doctor mental health and well-being
- Medical Workforce - Recruitment and Retention – NCHD issues
BioMarin International Limited Health
- Rare disease policy in Ireland and EU
Cork City Partnership Clg Employment
- To inform re proposed changes to the Local Employment Service from being an annual programme to becoming an open competition
Cork Simon Community Housing
- Update on Cork Simon Community's Planning Application for development of 78 housing units in Cork City
The Alzheimer Society of Ireland Health
- The Alzheimer Society lobbied as part of its Pre Budget Submission for robust funding for dementia supports
Home and Community Care Ireland Health
- Update on issues in the home care sector
Higher Education Colleges Association (HECA) Education and Training
- Exclusion of students studying at HECA member HEIs from the free COVID-19 rapid antigen tests
Irish Cancer Society · 2 returns Health
- Children Adolescents and Young Adults Living with Cancer
- Public Health (Tobacco and Nicotine Inhaling Products) Bill
Mental Health Reform Health
- To advocate for legislative change and increased public funding for mental health.
FTI Consulting Health
- FTI Consulting sent a copy of a press release, on behalf of Jazz Pharmaceuticals, regarding the public announcement of HSE’s reimbursement of Epidyolex
Hanover Media Strategy Limited Health
- Creation of national policy with regard to Orphan Medicinal Products
Vape Business Ireland · 2 returns Health
- Letter to Oireachtas Committee on Health members regarding the cancellation of the scheduled hearing with Vape Business Ireland as part of the PLS of the Public Health (Tobacco and Nicotine Inhaling Products) Bill.
- Letter to Oireachtas Committee on Health members to provide detail on the UK's National Health Service decision to prescribe vaping products to help smokers move away from smoked tobacco products.
Irish Penal Reform Trust Justice and Equality
- Attendance at Public Meeting of Joint Committee on Key Issues affecting the Traveller Community to Discuss Travellers' Experience in Prison
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.
Multiple Sclerosis Ireland Health
- MS Ireland invited a number of public officials to a photocell for the launch of a survey to examine the societal cost of MS
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

Eoghan Kenny — Labour Party 0 votes · 0 questions · 0 new lobbying returns

Quiet week — no questions filed or new lobbying returns.

Ken O'Flynn — Independent Ireland 0 votes · 0 questions · 0 new lobbying returns

Quiet week — no questions filed or new lobbying returns.

Pádraig O'Sullivan — Fianna Fáil 0 votes · 44 questions · 31 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 44 total

Health 14 questions
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Health the number of legal cases his Department faced in 2018, 2019, 2020 and 2021; the amount spent in settlements, legal costs and awards; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62947/21]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 734 of 28 September 2021, if Cork University Hospital will be allocated additional resources (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1157/22]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Health the number of children awaiting an assessment of need in each of the CHO areas of Cork city and county; the average waiting times; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1162/22]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Health the number of homecare packages being received in each LHO area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1163/22]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Health the status of the commitment to introduce a statutory homecare scheme to ensure equitable allocation of resources to persons requiring homecare and licensing and regulation of homecare service providers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1164/22]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Health the number of persons on the child and adolescent mental health services waiting list in CHO4; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1165/22]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Health the number of persons on the child and adolescent mental health services waiting list in each of the CHO areas of Cork city and county; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1166/22]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Health when a child (details supplied) will receive access to services given that they have not received any services from the HSE since diagnosis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1167/22]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the fact that waiting lists for child and adolescent mental health services in Cork city and county have increased by 23% in recent months; the measures that are being taken to reduce the waiting list; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1169/22]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Health if the two vacant CAMHS consultant posts in County Cork have been filled; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1170/22]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Health if there are plans to recruit an additional CAMHS consultant for the north Cork area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1171/22]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Health the provisions that will be made in respect of the EU Digital COVID Certificate for those persons unable to receive the booster vaccination due to medical reasons (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1283/22]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Health the number of applications for prior authorisation and reimbursement made under the cross-border directive in each of the years 2018 to 2021, by medical procedure in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1972/22]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Health if support will be considered for additional expenses such as accommodation for the family of patients who have to travel for treatment under the cross-border directive; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1975/22]
Education 13 questions
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Education the number of legal cases her Department faced in 2018, 2019, 2020 and 2021; the amount spent in settlements, legal costs and awards; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [62948/21]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Education the format the 2022 leaving certificate will take; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1031/22]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Education if an impact assessment of demand for additional school places across the east County Cork area has been carried out; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1152/22]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Education if her attention has been drawn to capacity issues in primary and secondary schools in east County Cork; her plans to increase capacity; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1153/22]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Education the position regarding school building and expansion projects in east County Cork given the ongoing shortage of school places in the area; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1154/22]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Education further to Parliamentary Question No. 96 of 22 September 2021, the status of the site identified for a new special school in Glanmire; if an agreement has been reached in principle with the landowner; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1155/22]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Education if she expects the review of the school transport scheme to be finalised at the end of quarter 1 2022 as previously stated; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1156/22]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Education the number of applications received by her Department for new school buildings in each the years 2019 to 2021; the number of applications approved; the number of buildings successfully completed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1161/22]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Education if consideration has been given to using alternative technologies to HEPA filters in schools (details supplied) given that some of these technologies have been used successfully in the NHS since 2014; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1240/22]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Education if contact tracing in primary schools will be reintroduced as an additional measure given the recent surge in Covid-19 cases; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1253/22]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Education if she will address matters raised in correspondence (details supplied) in relation to HEPA filters; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1258/22]
- 2022-01-20 Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Education the number of primary schools in Cork city with an ASD unit; if a list of the schools will be provided; the number of children on a waiting list for those schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2744/22]
- 2022-01-20 Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Education the number of primary schools in County Cork with an ASD unit; if a list of the schools will be provided; the number of children on a waiting list for those schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2745/22]
Finance 3 questions
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Finance if there are local property tax exemptions for persons whose estates are not taken in charge; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62951/21]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Finance if a person (details supplied) will qualify for the help-to-buy-scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63211/21]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Finance the action he is taking to bring mortgage interest rates here in line with the rates applicable throughout the European Union; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2274/22]
Social 3 questions
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Social Protection the number of legal cases her Department faced in 2018, 2019, 2020 and 2021; the amount spent in settlements, legal costs and awards; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [62949/21]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Social Protection the number of primary school students in receipt of the hot meals programme in Cork city and county and nationally, respectively; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1158/22]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Social Protection the number of secondary school students in receipt of the hot meals programme in Cork city and county and nationally, respectively; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1159/22]
Public 2 questions
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the status of the engineer’s report his Department is to undertake in relation to an incident (details supplied) in County Cork in February 2021; if he will expedite same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1284/22]
- 2022-01-20 Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the process by which changes to remuneration for those employed under the scheme for secretarial assistance is decided; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2254/22]
Tourism 2 questions
- 2022-01-20 Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the breakdown by county of the funding for Irish language groups; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2413/22]
- 2022-01-20 Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if additional funds will be allocated towards the current sports capital programme to help increase the number of successful applicants; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2412/22]
Enterprise 1 question
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment further to Parliamentary Question No. 31 of 3 March 2021, the current position in relation to whether the period of time an employee who has been on the temporary wage subsidy scheme or the pandemic unemployment payment will be taken into consideration as part of their tenure for redundancy packages; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63120/21]
Transport 1 question
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Transport the financial supports that will be in place over the coming years to support the recovery of Cork Airport following the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1160/22]
Children 1 question
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if his attention has been drawn to the case of a family (details supplied); if efforts will be made to relocate this family to Ireland given the threat to their lives; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63116/21]
Further and Higher Education 1 question
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if there are grants available to students who wish to pursue postgraduate opportunities but have already availed of the SUSI grant for an undergraduate degree; the funding available to a person in this situation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63117/21]
Justice 1 question
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Justice if her attention has been drawn to the case of a family (details supplied); if efforts will be made to relocate this family to Ireland given the threat to their lives; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [63115/21]
Agriculture 1 question
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will provide a breakdown of payments for an area (details supplied) under the beef sector efficiency programmes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62952/21]
Rural 1 question
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the status of the upgrade to Mayfield Library, Cork; when it is likely to be completed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [62956/21]

New lobbying 31 returns

Rare Diseases Ireland Health
- Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) Act 2013 - recommendations for changes and updates to existing legislation
Restaurants Association of Ireland Tourism
- Briefing of the Fianna Fail Parliamentary Party
Cormac McKay · 3 returns Justice and Equality · Transport
- Petition for Citizens assembly
- Petition to request a feasibility study on The Dublin Loop underground tunnels and multi purpose adaptable Autonomous electric vehicles.
- petition to Ban all fossil fuel and hybrid vehicles advertising on all Irish media.
Vulcan Consulting Limited Health
- Rare Disease Policy in Ireland
Instinctif Partners Public Affairs Ireland Health
- Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) (Amendment) Bill 2021
Vertex Pharmaceuticals (Europe) Limited Health
- Meeting to discuss the cystic fibrosis in Ireland and access to innovative medicines in treating this and other serious diseases
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 · 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.
- Submission on Senior Cycle/Leaving Certificate Reform made to the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Education, Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science
DHR Consultancy Limited Health
- Programme for Government commitment to roll out free contraception - activity from 1 September
Ibec · 2 returns Economic Development and Industry
- Economic policy and investment priorities for the Cork Region
- Dáil decision on the Unified Patent Court
Liquid Gas Ireland Energy and Natural Resources
- To highlight the role of LPG and BioLPG in reducing greenhouse gas emissions and contributing to cleaner air in rural Ireland. Consumer choice and affordability of energy solutions will be key for the economic recovery of rural household and businesses in order to reduce carbon emissions.
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA · 3 returns Environment · Agriculture · Health
- Signpost Farms
- 'Save Irish Farming' Campaign - Climate Bill
- Green Ribbon Walks 2021 - IFA's Let's Talk and Walk
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
BioMarin International Limited Health
- Rare disease policy in Ireland and EU
Cork Simon Community Housing
- Update on Cork Simon Community's Planning Application for development of 78 housing units in Cork City
Hanover Media Strategy Limited Health
- Creation of national policy with regard to Orphan Medicinal Products
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

Thomas Gould — Sinn Féin 0 votes · 35 questions · 42 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 35 total

Health 17 questions
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Health when the date for the citizens' assembly on drugs will be announced. [63038/21]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Health the timeline for delivery of the €0.5 million committed to in Budget 2022 to address high-risk drug use; and if he will fully consult with the drug and alcohol task forces in rolling it out. [63039/21]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Health the timeline for delivery of the €1.7 million to increase the availability of HSE drug and alcohol services on a nationwide basis; and if he will fully consult with the drug and alcohol task forces in rolling it out. [63040/21]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Health the timeline for delivery of the €0.5 million to increase access to and provision of community-based drug and alcohol services for women, ethnic minorities and LGTBI+; and if he will fully consult with the drug and alcohol task forces in rolling it out. [63041/21]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Health the timeline for delivery of the €0.7 million to provide additional services for children and families who are impacted by parental drug and alcohol use; and if he will fully consult with the drug and alcohol task forces in rolling it out. [63042/21]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Health the additional funding to be allocated to drug and alcohol task forces to implement the actions in the Drug Relation Intimidation and Violence Engagement report as launched on 26 November 2021. [63043/21]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Health the steps that are being taken to ensure that family support groups across the State will continue to have representation at national level on the National Oversight Committee; and the way his Department will support an organisation (details supplied) in its ongoing work to put a new national network in place. [63044/21]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Health if he will restore the two places on the National Oversight Committee that have been removed from the community and voluntary sector effectively leaving the regions without any representation at a national level. [63045/21]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Health when a partnership interagency working group involving all sectors including the community and voluntary sector will be reinstated to recommence the review of the handbook for drug and alcohol task forces; and if he will provide a clear timeline for it to carry out and conclude its task. [63046/21]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Health if a commitment will be given that the terms of reference for the civil society grouping will be drawn up in consultation with the National Oversight Committee community and voluntary representatives and will be brought to the full National Oversight Committee meeting for agreement. [63048/21]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Health the reason the nursing group were not invited given that five medically trained personnel were invited to sit on the National Oversight Committee when it had specifically requested to remain on the committee; the criteria that was utilised to ascertain suitability for membership; the way the transparency was applied; if members were informed of the criteria; and if clinical balance was taken into consideration. [63049/21]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Health if general practitioners can withhold appointments for private non-medical patients. [2103/22]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Health the number of applications for birth certificates currently awaiting printing, posting or certification respectively by county in tabular form. [2131/22]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Health the average wait time from application to receipt of a birth certificate by county in tabular form. [2132/22]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Health the reason that addiction nurses were removed from the National Oversight Committee on the National Drugs Strategy. [2184/22]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Health if he has met addiction nurses to discuss their removal from the National Oversight Committee on the National Drugs Strategy; and if not, the reason. [2185/22]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Health the number of addiction nurses currently working in the State. [2186/22]
Justice 5 questions
- 2022-01-20 Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Justice the legislative responsibility of management companies within the Multi-Unit Development Act 2011 or other relevant legislation. [2825/22]
- 2022-01-20 Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Justice if there is legislation or regulation allowing owner-occupiers to call an annual general meeting of a management group in circumstances in which one has not been called for a period of time. [2826/22]
- 2022-01-20 Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Justice the timeframe in which a management group of a multi-unit development should convene an annual general meeting. [2827/22]
- 2022-01-20 Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Justice if tenants can join the management group of a multi-unit development. [2828/22]
- 2022-01-20 Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Justice the recourse available to owner-occupiers if they feel their management fees are being poorly utilised in a multi-unit development. [2829/22]
Environment 4 questions
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the procedure in circumstances in which it appears that households are burning smoky coal. [63475/21]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if his attention has been drawn to serious issues with air quality in the Glanmire area of Cork. [1942/22]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the funding that is available to local authorities seeking to improve air quality. [1943/22]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if there is a ban on all smoky fuels. [1944/22]
Housing 3 questions
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage when an application was submitted for retrofitting on Noonan's Road; the details of the application received; and the additional information now required. [63245/21]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if local authorities are required to employ a disability officer. [1579/22]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the local authorities that have a disability or equality officer in tabular form. [2027/22]
Children 2 questions
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if his Department will consider granting asylum to a family (details supplied). [63356/21]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if his attention has been drawn to the fact that Cork City Council does not have a disability officer; and if this is a requirement. [1580/22]
Rural 2 questions
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development further to a statement by An Taoiseach in November 2021 (details supplied), if she will provide an update on proposed actions arising from this work; and her plans to have such actions implemented. [63047/21]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development if funding is available for a centre (details supplied). [63254/21]
Finance 1 question
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Finance the grants available to a person with a disability in need of an adapted vehicle. [63415/21]
Further and Higher Education 1 question
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the funding available to those looking to develop citizen science initiatives. [63355/21]

New lobbying 42 returns

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.
Sustainable Water Network (SWAN) · 2 returns Marine
- Maritime Area Planning Bill
- Maritime Area Planning Bill
Irish Bookmakers Association Justice and Equality
- Safer Gambling Code & Regulation
The Irish Traveller Movement Justice and Equality
- Traveller Education, Anti Racism, Accommodation , Representation and Inclusion , Joint Oireachtas Committee on Key Issues Affecting Travellers
SSE plc Energy and Natural Resources
- Maritime Area Planning Bill proposed amendments.
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
Merchants QuayIreland Ltd Community
- Proposals re. drug treatment, homelessness, mental health and related matters
Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation Health
- Treatment of student nurse and midwives during pandemic and publication and implementation of the McHugh Report
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
- Economic policy and investment priorities for the Cork Region
- Dáil decision on the Unified Patent Court
Pender & Associates Ltd Justice and Equality
- Gaming, gambling and lotteries industry activity and related legislation
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA · 2 returns Environment · Health
- Signpost Farms
- Green Ribbon Walks 2021 - IFA's Let's Talk and Walk
Macra na Feirme · 11 returns Budgetary matters · Finance · Agriculture
- 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 Planning Institute Housing
- Presentation and submission to the Joint Oireachtas Housing Committee on LRD Bill
Cork City Partnership Clg Employment
- To inform re proposed changes to the Local Employment Service from being an annual programme to becoming an open competition
Cork Simon Community Housing
- Update on Cork Simon Community's Planning Application for development of 78 housing units in Cork City
Q4PR Community
- Proposals re drugs treatment, homelessness mental health and related matters
Irish Cancer Society Health
- Public Health (Tobacco and Nicotine Inhaling Products) Bill
FTI Consulting Health
- FTI Consulting sent a copy of a press release, on behalf of Jazz Pharmaceuticals, regarding the public announcement of HSE’s reimbursement of Epidyolex
Society of St. Vincent de Paul Energy and Natural Resources
- Engagement with elected officials on the recommendations contained in a joint report from SVP and Threshold on energy efficiency in the private rented sector
Uisce Éireann · 2 returns Energy and Natural Resources
- Discussion concerning water and waste water services in Ireland and upcoming major projects
- Discussion concerning water and waste water services in Ireland and Connection and Developer Services in Irish Water
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 Penal Reform Trust Justice and Equality
- Share IPRT Views on the National Youth Justice Strategy 2021-2027 and Supporting Community Safety.
Environmental Pillar · 2 returns Environment
- Maritime Area Planning Bill, 2021
- Planning and Development (large scale residential development) bill 2021
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