Cork South-Central — week of Mon, 17 Jan

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire — Sinn Féin 0 votes · 12 questions · 26 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 12 total

Education 11 questions
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Education the number of pupils that were enrolled in third year of secondary school in the 2018-2019 academic year. [1856/22]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Education the number of pupils that were in transition year in the 2019-2020 academic year. [1857/22]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Education the number of pupils that were in third year of secondary school in the 2019-2020 academic year that chose not to take transition year and instead to enter straight into fifth year in 2020-2021. [1858/22]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Education the number of pupils that were in third year of secondary school in the 2019-2020 academic year that are now enrolled in sixth year. [1859/22]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Education the number of students in sixth year of secondary education in the 2021-2022 academic year. [1860/22]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Education if she will consider allowing leaving certificate students a choice between calculated grades and written exams; and if not, the reason for same. [2530/22]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Education if the review on mask wearing in school settings has concluded; when the updated guidance on mask wearing in school settings will be published; and if she has considered the use of FFP2 masks for school staff. [2531/22]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Education the status of the meetings of the stakeholders group on State examinations. [2532/22]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Education if she will provide clarity on the running of junior certificate exams in 2022; and if she will afford greater choice on the exam papers in recognition of the disruption junior certificate students have experienced. [2533/22]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Education the progress of the consultation on DEIS following the announcement of expansion of DEIS funding in budget 2022. [2534/22]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Education the timeline for the expansion of DEIS as included as a measure in budget 2022; when public consultation will open; and when the additional schools can expect to be designated DEIS status. [2535/22]
Taoiseach 1 question
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Taoiseach the estimated population of the Carrigaline local electoral area. [62621/21]

New lobbying 26 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.
Cork Chamber Economic Development and Industry
- Cork Chamber meeting with Sinn Féin representatives
DOCHAS - THE IRISH ASSOCIATION OF NON- GOVERNMENTAL DEVELOPMENT ORGANISATIONS Foreign Affairs
- Dóchas Pre-Budget Submission 2022 (Official Development Assistance)
The Irish Traveller Movement Justice and Equality
- Traveller Education, Anti Racism, Accommodation , Representation and Inclusion , Joint Oireachtas Committee on Key Issues Affecting Travellers
INTO - Irish National Teachers' Organisation Education and Training
- Ensure safety and welfare of primary school teachers and children during the Omicron wave of the Pandemic
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
daa plc Transport
- Meeting with Donnchadh O'Laoghaire TD and Darren O'Rourke TD to brief on Cork Airport and aviation matters
Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation Health
- Treatment of student nurse and midwives during pandemic and publication and implementation of the McHugh Report
Ibec · 2 returns Economic Development and Industry
- Economic policy and investment priorities for the Cork Region
- Dáil decision on the Unified Patent Court
Simply Blue Group & its JV Project Companies Energy and Natural Resources
- Overview of Simply Blue Group projects (Specifically Emerald Offshore Wind), floating offshore wind and MAP/MARA legislation.
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA · 2 returns Environment · Health
- Signpost Farms
- Green Ribbon Walks 2021 - IFA's Let's Talk and Walk
Depaul Community
- Launch event for the transfer of seven facilities from the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul to Depaul, which took place at Deerpark House in Cork.
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
Vulcan Consulting Limited Environment
- Seeking policy adoption towards air filtration and ventilation as part of Government's COVID-19 strategy
Wilson Hartnell Health
- Engagement on the importance of ventilation in indoor settings and the role that air management can play in reducing the spread of airborne illnesses
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
Janssen Sciences Ireland UC Health
- Event at the DePuy Synthes site in Co. Cork to mark the formal launch of Johnson & Johnson entering into an eight-year corporate power purchase agreement in Ireland
Alcohol Action Ireland Health
- Public health alcohol policy
Amnesty International Ireland Trade
- Meeting between People's Vaccine Coalition reps and Sinn Féin members of Oireachtas and MEPs on need for TRIPS waiver at WTO to allow more Covid-19 vaccines and treatments to be produced on a global scale
Irish Council for International Students (ICOS) Education and Training
- Wrote to all members of Oireachtas to invite to international student report launch

Jerry Buttimer — Fine Gael 0 votes · 0 questions · 43 new lobbying returns

New lobbying 43 returns

Restaurants Association of Ireland Tourism
- Briefing of the Fine Gael 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.
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.
Irish Wheelchair Association (IWA) Transport
- 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
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
Hume Brophy · 2 returns Transport
- Recovery of the Irish aviation sector and commitment to move to net zero emissions by 2050
- Sustainable Micro Mobility
MSD Health
- Immunisation Policies
Virgin Media Ireland Limited Communications
- Telecommunications
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.
daa plc · 5 returns Transport
- Telephone conversation with Senator Jerry Buttimer around sustainability in aviation, infrastructure requirements including sustainable fuelling, electrification of apron and solar farms and potential government policy support to advance climate action measures for aviation
- Telephone conversation followed by email with Senator Jerry Buttimer to brief on aviation and in particular Cork Airport and required medium term supports
- Email to Jerry Buttimer to advise of and seek support for Cork-Belfast potential PSO as set out in (New Decade, New Approach document) terms of cross border initiatives - connectivity and infrastructure page 59.
- Discussion of the national development plan in the context of aviation and transport.
- Email and discussion with Senator Jerry Buttimer around the Air Navigation and Transport Bill 2020 second stage
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
Superpedestrian Ireland Ltd. Transport
- Micromobility Legislation
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA Environment
- Signpost Farms
Unite the Union, Ireland Region · 2 returns Transport
- Regulation of motor mechanics trade
- Proposed amendment to the Road Traffic Bill
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.
Pixel Strategic Consulting Ltd Transport
- E-scooter Standards
Cork Simon Community Housing
- Update on Cork Simon Community's Planning Application for development of 78 housing units in Cork City
Vulcan Consulting Limited Transport
- E-Scooter Legislation
The Alzheimer Society of Ireland Health
- The Alzheimer Society lobbied as part of its Pre Budget Submission for robust funding for dementia supports
Iarnród Éireann Irish Rail Transport
- Update on Iarnród Éireann’s Strategy 2027, Investment plans, and the role rail can play in addressing the climate emergency through a sustainable transport network
Mental Health Reform Health
- To advocate for legislative change and increased public funding for mental health.
MKC Communications Communications
- Telecommunications
Premier Lotteries Ireland Designated Activity Company Public Expenditure and Reform
- Briefing on the operation of the National Lottery and the allocation of Good Causes Funding
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.
Janssen Sciences Ireland UC Health
- Event at the DePuy Synthes site in Co. Cork to mark the formal launch of Johnson & Johnson entering into an eight-year corporate power purchase agreement in Ireland
Simon Communities of Ireland Housing
- Secure the passage of the Simon Homeless Prevention Bill
AM O'Sullivan PR Ltd. Energy and Natural Resources
- Offshore exploration
Google Ireland Limited Communications
- Presentation on Google Ireland
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) Education and Training
- Wrote to all members of Oireachtas to invite to international student report launch
Irish Hotels Federation Tourism
- Measures and economic supports required to support Ireland's tourism and hospitality sector and mitigate the challenges due to the ongoing Covid-19 crisis
Cullen Communications Ltd Transport
- Road Traffic (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill and proposed legislation for the regulation of shared e-scooters in Ireland.
Limelight Communications Transport
- Covid 19 business supports & Government policy relating to International Travel. Challenges facing the Travel Industry as international travel resumes.

Micheál Martin — Fianna Fáil 0 votes · 0 questions · 139 new lobbying returns

New lobbying 139 returns

Supermac's Economic Development and Industry
- Discussion on business challenges including insurance costs
Rare Diseases Ireland Health
- UN Resolution on “Addressing the Challenges of Persons Living with a Rare Disease and their Families.”
Restaurants Association of Ireland · 2 returns Tourism
- Exclusion of Hospitality Businesses from the easing of restrictions on indoor events
- 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
National Safeguarding Ireland Housing
- Housing for All Strategy - a letter outlining a need for adult safeguarding legislation in order to fully accommodate the needs of the most vulnerable.
The Irish Hospice Foundation Arts
- Discuss the need for a remembrance service of some kind to mark the grief of all those impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic
St. Francis Hospice Dublin Health
- Seeking assistance to secure restoration of funding from the HSE for St. Francis Hospice Dublin as a Section 39 funded agency, in order to implement the new HSE payscales associated with the Lansdowne Road Agreement.
Acquired Brain Injury Ireland Health
- Implementing the Neuro-rehabilitation Strategy/Implementation Framework
Ecocem Ireland Environment
- The potential impact of low carbon cement on Climate budgets
Muscular Dystrophy Society of Ireland GLC · 2 returns Budgetary matters · Health
- 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.
- Signatory to joint letter/email seeking support for UN Resolution on 'Addressing the Challenges of Persons Living with a Rare Disease and their Families'.
Irish Association of Social Workers Health
- Implementation of Sláintecare
Epilepsy Ireland Social Protection
- Highlighting Epilepsy Ireland proposals around improving access to Free Travel for people with epilepsy.
Comhlámh Health
- Seeking support for the TRIPS waiver in relation to Covid-19 vaccines
IRISH FISH PROCESSORS AND EXPORTERS ASSOCIATION Marine
- Control Plan and when an interim plan would be put in place by EU Commission /DG Mare
Samaritans Ireland Communications
- Online Safety and Media Regulations General Scheme
The Irish Co-operative Organisation Society Ltd Environment
- Establishment of National Carbon Budgets
Vintners' Federation of Ireland · 2 returns Trade · Public Expenditure and Reform
- Changes to the late night and night club sector
- Financial Supports for the Pub Sector
Safetynet Primary Care Health
- Asking the government to stop blocking the TRIPSWaiver
Philanthropy Ireland Community
- Pre budget submission seeking advancement of Philanthropy Policy and relevant supports for activation of policy
Irish National Organisation of the Unemployed Budgetary matters
- In September the INOU's 2022 Pre-Budget submission was sent to key Government Ministers and Ministers of State.
Brown O'Connor Communications Taxation
- Remote working issues for cross-border workers
The ONE Campaign EU Affairs
- Inform and seek greater support for ONE's international campaigns, including that related to COVID-19 - In the lead up to the December European Council, push EU leaders, including Irish Taoiseach, to deliver on global vaccine equity by: increasing ACT-A contributions, sharing doses, supporting the TRIPS waiver.
National Youth Council of Ireland Children and Youth Affairs
- Letter to number of Ministers and Senior Civil Servants with regard to the NYCI Pre-Budget Submission 2022
Pavee Point Traveller & Roma Centre Housing
- Recommendations of Ombudsman for Children report 'No End in Site'.
Sustainable Water Network (SWAN) · 2 returns Marine
- Marine Protected Areas
- Dredging
Irish Street Arts, Circus and Spectacle Network Arts
- Pre Budget submission advocating for greater recognition and support for Street Arts. Circus and Spectacle
Inner City Organisations Network (ICON) Health
- Reinstatement of the North Inner City Drug & Alcohol Task Force and implementation of the National Drugs Strategy
Mainstream Renewable Power Energy and Natural Resources
- The contents and technical consequences of the Maritime Area Planning Bill
Social Innovation Growth Fund Ireland Limited trading as Rethink Ireland. Community
- The launch of Rethink Irelands- National Womens Council report on The-Impact-of-Covid-19-on-Womens-Economic-Mobility
Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation · 3 returns Health
- Slaintecare implementation
- Decision not to include HCW's in the booster vaccine programme
- Treatment of student nurse and midwives during pandemic and publication and implementation of the McHugh Report
Pender & Associates Ltd Health
- Request to support event
Irish SME Association Health
- Deficiencies with the Work Safely Protocol
DOCHAS - THE IRISH ASSOCIATION OF NON- GOVERNMENTAL DEVELOPMENT ORGANISATIONS Foreign Affairs
- Dóchas Pre-Budget Submission 2022 (Official Development Assistance)
The Irish Traveller Movement Justice and Equality
- Traveller Education, Anti Racism, Accommodation , Representation and Inclusion , Joint Oireachtas Committee on Key Issues Affecting Travellers
INTO - Irish National Teachers' Organisation Education and Training
- INTO Pre Budget Campaign "We can do Better" .
Cork Chamber · 2 returns Economic Development and Industry · Budgetary matters
- Letters sent regarding the 37th America's Cup
- Distribution of Cork Chamber Budget 2022 Submission
Montague Communications Ltd Housing
- Redress scheme for apartment owners affected by fire and other defects as well as reform of the law to minimise chance of such defects occurring in the future
Construction Defects Alliance Housing
- Redress Scheme for Apartment Owners affected by Fire and other Defects as well as reform of the law to minimise chance of such defects occurring in the future.
Waterford Chamber of Commerce · 3 returns Economic Development and Industry · Transport · Taxation
- Technology and innovation in Waterford
- Waterford Airport and N24
- Carbon Tax
Chambers Ireland · 3 returns Environment · Taxation
- Renewable Energy Policy
- Transborder Workers Relief
- COP26 Article 6 Rulebook
SSE plc · 2 returns Energy and Natural Resources
- Letter to An Taoiseach Michael Martin.
- Climate Event held in Belfast with the Taoiseach, First & Deputy First Ministers
Fórsa trade union Employment
- Wrote joint letter to Taoiseach, from Forsa, ICTU, INTO, INMO and SIPTU General Secretaries seeking meeting on the ICTU campaign 'Valuing Care, Recognising Work. Had meeting with Minister for Disability regarding campaign. Campaign seeks 3% pay increase for staff in sector; recognition of valuable role played; and the establishment of a forum for structured social dialogue in the sector.
Pfizer Health
- COVID-19 vaccination programme
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.
daa plc Trade
- Request to DPO for support/input to daa International business development.
DHR Consultancy Limited Health
- Programme for Government commitment to roll out free contraception - activity from 1 September
Abbott · 2 returns Local Government · Transport
- Highlight delays in planning processes
- Impact on freight costs caused by pandemic and reduced air travel
Aer Lingus Transport
- Travel restrictions, aviation recovery, supports for aviation sector
Irish Dental Association Health
- Letter clarifying issues arising from remarks made by Taoiseach during Dail debate
Ibec · 7 returns Employment · Economic Development and Industry · Environment
- Labour Employer Economic Forum
- Drinks Industry priorities at the Hospitality & Tourism Forum for Covid-19 financial supports
- Early closures and reinstatement of curfew to the hospitality sector under Covid-19 guidelines
- Need for reinstatement of EWSS payment levels during current restrictions period
- Online Safety and Media Regulation (OSMR) Bill
- Implication of proposal to change carbon accounting methodology for the Agri-Food Sector and the wider economy
- Continued Covid-19 Support measures for businesses in the Experience Economy
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA · 9 returns Agriculture · Finance · Health
- 67th IFA Annual General Meeting
- Green Party's Position in Supporting the Finance Needs of Irish Farmers
- Save Irish Farming Rally
- Forestry Licences
- Carbon Budgets/Climate Action
- 'Save Irish Farming' Campaign - Climate Bill
- National Co-Financing Contribution to Ireland's 2023-2027 CAP Strategic Plan
- Green Ribbon Walks 2021 - IFA's Let's Talk and Walk
- CAP Strategic Planning Consultation Process
Hume Brophy Agriculture
- Animal Health & Welfare (Amendment) Bill 2021
Nursing Homes Ireland · 3 returns Health
- The governments plans to reward frontline healthcare workers for their efforts during the Covid19 pandemic.
- NHI noted the recent developments regarding Sláintecare. Stated concerns regarding the slow pace in implementation of reform within our health services are of concern too for NHI and mirror challenges presented within the nursing home sector. NHI has expressed strong concern regarding implementation of structural reform within the sector, as per Covid19 Expert Panel. The Expert Panel strategic recommendations are not being progressed with the expediency they require.
- 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.
The Presbyterian Church in Ireland Environment
- The Active Travel unit on behalf of Fingal County Council are carrying out works to enhance the existing cycle lane infrastructure from Baldoyle to Howth village.
Pieta House Health
- Statutory support for Pieta's suicide prevention programmes and implementation of Sharing the Vision
Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers Association Environment
- Letter to An Taoiseach regarding proposed carbon budget.
Dublin Zoo Heritage
- Shared 10 Strategy Plan and requested financial support for Dublin Zoo and Fota Wildlife Park
Front Line Defenders Economic Development and Industry
- Launch of campaign for corporate accountability legislation in Ireland. Submission of 'Make it Your Business' report
Irish Hospital Consultants Association · 2 returns Health
- Ending the inequity imposed on consultants being contracted since 2012, acute hospital capacity and resource deficits, including Consultant vacancies and recruitment & retention of Consultants, and new Consultants' Contract terms
- 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.
Society of Chartered Surveyors Ireland Agriculture
- In capacity as Construction Industry Council (CIC) Chair wrote relevant DPOs in regards the construction industry’s concern with regards to the shortage of timber due to insufficient felling licences and the need to reform the forestry regulatory system.
Friends of the Earth Environment
- System Reset - National Youth Assembly
Irish Road Haulage Association Transport
- Fuel Prices, Post budget 22 submission & Northern Ireland Protocol, Post Budget Submission 2022, Dublin port hours of opening issues.
Depaul Community
- Launch event for the transfer of seven facilities from the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul to Depaul, which took place at Deerpark House in Cork.
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
Irish Rural Link Co-Operative Society Limited Budgetary matters
- Email copies of Pre-Budget Submission to all relevant Ministers and Opposition Leaders and Spokespeople.
Wind Energy Ireland Energy and Natural Resources
- Maritime Area Planning Bill
FleishmanHillard, Ireland Education and Training
- Marking Down Syndrome Ireland's 50th Anniversary
Home and Community Care Ireland Health
- Update on issues in the home care sector
Association of Consulting Engineers of Ireland Environment
- 18/10/21 Construction Industry Council outlining the need for an urgent reform of the forestry regulatory system. The shortage of timber due to insufficient felling licences issued has caused timber prices to rise. The price rise and lack of availability have increased the challenges facing the delivery of new homes and the Government’s own annual new homes targets in ‘Housing for All’.
Irish Cancer Society · 2 returns Health
- Pre-Budget Submission
- Sláintecare
Intel Ireland Limited Economic Development and Industry
- A meeting took place with Intel CEO and Senior executives on the 9th September to update on Intel's IDM 2.0 strategy and importance of Government support to assist growth for the Semiconductor ecosystem in the EU. Round table discussion followed by tour of Intel facility.
Mental Health Reform Health
- To advocate for legislative change and increased public funding for mental health.
Licensed Vintners Association · 2 returns Trade · Justice and Equality
- Developing a plan to allow Dublin pubs to survive the Covid-19 crisis
- Fees for Special Exemption Orders
American Chamber of Commerce Ireland Economic Development and Industry
- Public Consultation on the draft National Risk Assessment
Hanover Media Strategy Limited Health
- Update on AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine and therapies
Global Coalition on Aging Health
- Request to support event
Oxfam Ireland · 2 returns EU Affairs · Foreign Affairs
- TRIPS Waiver
- Business and Human Rights
National Centre for Youth Mental Health Children and Youth Affairs
- Launch of Jigsaw's Strategic Plan by An Taoiseach, Micheal Martin TD and Minister Mary Butler TD
Stripe Economic Development and Industry
- Meeting to introduce Stripe; update on its presence and plans in and long-term commitment to Ireland; discuss the growing importance of digitisation and the online economy to Irish businesses, especially SMEs and startups; and Ireland’s future as a global centre for tech.
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 Children and Youth Affairs
- Letter on response to the Ombudsman for Children report on Traveller Children - No End in Site
Janssen Sciences Ireland UC Health
- Event at the DePuy Synthes site in Co. Cork to mark the formal launch of Johnson & Johnson entering into an eight-year corporate power purchase agreement in Ireland
Trócaire · 2 returns Foreign Affairs · Budgetary matters
- Business and Human Rights
- Offical Development Assistance and Climate Justice
Codling Wind Park Limited Energy and Natural Resources
- Development of proposed offshore renewable project at the Codling Bank
Irish Institutional Property Development and Zoning
- IIP report and analysis on concept of 15 Minute City
Medtronic plc Economic Development and Industry
- Geoff Martha introduction to An Taoiseach on his first trip to Ireland as CEO
NewsBrands Ireland Justice and Equality
- Defamation law
Troy Studios Arts
- Email letter on the changing nature and potential of the audio-visual sector and role of the Section 481 Taxes Consolidated Act 1997.
Insight Consultants Agriculture
- To inform Public Representatives about new technology available to help reduce greenhouse gases
Down Syndrome Ireland Education and Training
- Marking Down Syndrome Ireland's 50th Anniversary
John Gallagher Foreign Affairs
- Government policy on Yazidi Community in Middle East
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
Amnesty International Ireland · 6 returns Health · Foreign Affairs · EU Affairs
- Amnesty International’s new global report: "A Double Dose of Inequality: Pharma Companies and the Covid-19 Vaccines Crisis"
- Objection to UK Government’s plans to legislate for a de facto amnesty for grave human rights violations and abuses committed during the Northern Ireland ‘Troubles’ - Joint letter with Amnesty International UK
- Letter setting out action needed on human rights crisis in Afghanistan, including at UN Human Rights Council 48th Session
- Letter re EU High-level Forum on providing protection to Afghans at risk
- Letter from People's Vaccine Alliance Ireland following up letter of July seeking meeting to discuss Ireland's lack of support for TRIPS waiver to reduce global vaccine inequity
- European Council meeting on 16-17 December: Letter calling for temporary measures on asylum and return to be rejected
Irish Council for International Students (ICOS) Education and Training
- Wrote to all members of Oireachtas to invite to international student report launch
LauraLynn Ireland's Children's Hospice Health
- Meeting and photo op with the Taoiseach to mark LauraLynn's 10th Birthday and expansion plans
Irish Hotels Federation Tourism
- Measures and economic supports required to support Ireland's tourism and hospitality sector and mitigate the challenges due to the ongoing Covid-19 crisis
Cullen Communications Ltd Transport
- Create an awareness of issues facing the motor industry
Hemp Federation of Ireland Agriculture
- System-wide dysfunctional and unlawful governance of the Irish hemp industry

What your Cork South-Central TDs did this week

Questions asked 12 total

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New lobbying 139 returns