Donegal — week of Mon, 17 Jan

Charlie McConalogue — Fianna Fáil 0 votes · 0 questions · 127 new lobbying returns

New lobbying 127 returns

North East Kerry Leader Partnership Teoranta T/a North East & West Kerry Development Employment
- LEADER and Rural Development Employment Services
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.
Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers Association · 11 returns Agriculture · Public Expenditure and Reform
- ICSA proposals on CAP Suckler Payment
- ICSA proposals on CAP Sheep Payment
- ICSA proposals on CAP Agri Environment Payment
- ICSA proposals on CAP Beef Payment
- ICSA proposals on CAP Eco Scheme
- ICSA proposals on Nitrates Action Plan
- New Beef forum
- Animal Anti Parasitic Proposals
- ICSA pre-budget submission, in the areas of finance and public expenditure and reform
- Proposals on animal transport rules at EU level
- Bord Bia QAS requirement for future suckler scheme
IRISH FISH PROCESSORS AND EXPORTERS ASSOCIATION Marine
- Control Plan and when an interim plan would be put in place by EU Commission /DG Mare
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
Irish Distillers Association Food
- Enforcement of EU spirits regulations, in particular indicated place of provenance provisions (e.g. Art 21 of 787/19)
The Irish Co-operative Organisation Society Ltd Environment
- Establishment of National Carbon Budgets
British Irish Chamber of Commerce Agriculture
- Minister speaking at a Chamber Event: The Road to Cop: The Role of the Agri-Food Sector
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
Sustainable Water Network (SWAN) · 4 returns Agriculture · Marine · Environment
- Water use in agriculture
- Large Trawlers Ban
- CAP Strategic Plan
- NDP Environmental Assessments
The Association of Farm & Forestry Contractors in Ireland (FCI) Ltd Budgetary matters
- Post-Budget 2022 Submission
Alcohol Forum Ireland Justice and Equality
- Proposed Sale of Alcohol Bill
IRD Duhallow Public Expenditure and Reform
- The delivery of the LEADER programme 2023-2027
Royal Dublin Society Sports and Recreation
- Support for redevelopment of the RDS Main Arena
Chambers Ireland Taxation
- Transborder Workers Relief
Orsted Onshore Ireland Midco Limited Energy and Natural Resources
- Email issued informing of public consultation and offering opportunity to find out more about the project
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 · 33 returns Agriculture · Finance · EU Affairs · Banking and Financial Institutions · Environment · Taxation · Budgetary matters
- Use of Peat in Horticulture
- Drumkeeran Landslide, Co. Leitrim
- Price Increase Required for Pig Sector
- Tone of Communication from the Department of Agriculture to Farm Families.
- Green Party's Position in Supporting the Finance Needs of Irish Farmers
- Save Irish Farming Rally
- Potato Seed - Brexit
- IFA's Response to the CAP Funding Proposals 2023 – 2027.
- CAP Plan - the new Agri-Environment and Climate Measure Scheme.
- Unfair Trading Practices Enforcement Authority
- Forestry Licences
- CAP Plan - Tillage Sector
- CAP Plan - Funding for Sheep Sector
- CAP Plan - Suckler Farmers
- Brexit Impact Loan Scheme (BILS).
- Carbon Budgets/Climate Action
- European Reports Better Water Quality in Ireland
- TB Eradication Programme
- Nursing Home Support Scheme - Fair Deal
- 'Save Irish Farming' Campaign - Climate Bill
- 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
- Fertiliser Crisis - EU Anti-Dumping Duties.
- Beef Exceptional Aid Measure (BEAM)
- Emergency Approval of Diquat
- Labour Shortage in Agriculture
- Targeted Agricultural Modernisation Schemes (TAMS) Tranche 22
- Nitrates Action Plan (NAP)
- CAP Strategic Planning Consultation Process
- Commission on Taxation and Welfare
- Brexit Adjustment Reserve (BAR) Fund
- 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
Veterinary Ireland · 3 returns Agriculture
- Correspondence with Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue, regarding a Veterinary Ireland nominee to the newly established Advisory Council on Companion Animal Welfare (ACCAW).
- Correspondence with Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue, regarding Brachycephalic dogs, and a way forward that will result in a sharp reduction of dogs born with genetic deformations whilst also supporting responsible dog ownership.
- Correspondence with Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue, to arrange a meeting with the Minister's representatives to discuss matters relating to animal welfare, and to seek information on animal welfare matters.
Irish Dental Association Taxation
- Concerns re potential new interpretation re VAT and dental associates
Ibec · 10 returns Communications · Agriculture · Food · Economic Development and Industry
- Food Drink Ireland priorities for the Online Safety and Media Regulation Bill
- Improvement of forestry treatment in the CAP
- Need to resolve the forestry licensing crisis
- Greater support for forestry carbon emissions abatement and the Development of a new forest policy for Ireland
- Avian Influenza outbreaks
- Economic development of the North-West region
- Sustainability priorities for the dairy industry
- Brexit priorities for the dairy sector
- spiritsEurope Congress
- Food Drink Ireland Budget 2022 Priorities
Simply Blue Group & its JV Project Companies Energy and Natural Resources
- Seafarers Skills Conference/Webinar
Hume Brophy Agriculture
- Animal Health & Welfare (Amendment) Bill 2021
Irish Wildbird Conservancy Agriculture
- Ireland's Common Agriculture Policy Strategic Plan
KILLYBEGS FISHERMEN'S ORGANISATION LTD · 4 returns Marine
- A query addressed to Minister McConalogue regarding the legal status of appealing the imposition of Penalty Points for a fishery offence
- The pre-Fisheries Council meeting at which the final details of TACs for 2022 could be decided
- Weighing of pelagic fish
- The revocation of weighing permits, Brexit/Burden sharing, CFP review
Irish Egg Marketing Ltd Agriculture
- The Irish Egg Association, through its work with an informal group of various poultry stakeholders, titled the Poultry Working Grou(PWG) continues to work towards the improvement of disease prevention measures including the establishment of a Disease Protection Fund, as per the recommendations of an Economic Review of the Poultry Sector carried-out in 2020.
Musgrave Group · 2 returns Economic Development and Industry
- NI Protocol
- Labour Shortages
Horse Racing Ireland Agriculture
- Pre budget submission on behalf of Horse Racing Ireland
Macra na Feirme · 14 returns Agriculture · Budgetary matters · Finance · Environment
- Macra na Feirme Annual Agricultural Conference with Minister of Agriculture
- Macra na Feirme 2022 Budget - Youth Work Funding
- 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
- CAP & Young farmers - Minister's Mart Tours
- Carbon Budgets/Climate Action
- CAP, young farmer supports & funding
Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers Association · 7 returns Agriculture · EU Affairs
- Letter to Minister McConalogue regarding Teagasc Board appointment.
- Meeting of the Department of Agriculture, Food & Marine Brexit Consultative Committee.
- Meeting with Minister McConalogue on ireland's proposed CAP Strategic Plan.
- CAP Consultative Committee meetings.
- Meetings with Minister for Agriculture, Food & Marine, Charlie McConalogue on CAP Post 2020, climate change, nitrates and veterinary medicines.
- Meeting with Minister for Agriculture, Food & Marine on CAP Post 2020 and Climate Change.
- Minister for Agriculture, Food & Marine, Charlie McConalogue addressing the national AGM of ICMSA.
Instinctif Partners Public Affairs Ireland Community
- Shared a position paper on Budget 2022 and the funding of the greyhound racing industry.
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.
Irish Rural Link Co-Operative Society Limited Budgetary matters
- Email copies of Pre-Budget Submission to all relevant Ministers and Opposition Leaders and Spokespeople.
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
ClientEarth Agriculture
- EU fishing limits for 2022
Migrant Rights Centre Ireland Employment
- Call for better working conditions for migrant workers in agrifood
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.
Trócaire Budgetary matters
- Offical Development Assistance and Climate Justice
Environmental Pillar · 2 returns Agriculture
- Ireland's CAP Strategic Plan as it relates to nature and biodiversity, and how CAP must enable Ireland to deliver on its long-term sustainabilty, biodiversity and climate objectives
- Meeting Request
National Women's Council of Ireland Agriculture
- Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) investment
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
Hemp Federation of Ireland Agriculture
- System-wide dysfunctional and unlawful governance of the Irish hemp industry

Pat the Cope Gallagher — Fianna Fáil 0 votes · 0 questions · 2 new lobbying returns

New lobbying 2 returns

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.
Irish Council for International Students (ICOS) Education and Training
- Wrote to all members of Oireachtas to invite to international student report launch

Pearse Doherty — Sinn Féin 0 votes · 16 questions · 31 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 16 total

Finance 4 questions
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance when the Revenue Commissioners will grant relief to persons (details supplied) in County Donegal on contributions for 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63242/21]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance the effective tax rate inclusive of the full rate of PRSI on annual earnings for a single taxpayer in percentage terms in each of the years 2011 to 2021 for incomes between €100,000 and €200,000 in intervals of €10,000. [63385/21]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance the cost to the Exchequer of tax relief on pension contributions from 2016 to 2020 disaggregated by year and salary band with intervals of €10,000 in tabular form. [1420/22]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance the number of persons availing of tax relief on pension contributions from 2016 to 2020 disaggregated by year and salary band with intervals of €10,000 in tabular form. [1421/22]
Health 4 questions
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Health if a person (details supplied) in County Donegal is on the routine or urgent waiting list in Letterkenny University Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63239/21]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) in County Donegal will receive an appointment in Letterkenny University Hospital for a pain relief injection; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63577/21]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Health when respite services at a location (details supplied) will open on a seven-day basis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1335/22]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Health when medical records requested by a person (details supplied) in County Donegal will be issued; the reason for the delay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1939/22]
Housing 2 questions
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if the defective concrete block scheme 2021 will include redress for second homes impacted by MICA which are semi-detached to a primary residence that is also impacted by MICA; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63444/21]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if it is planned to accept defective block scheme applications for rental properties that were registered and payments that were backdated after 1 November 2021 in cases in which delays were encountered with the Residential Tenancies Board online registration process; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1404/22]
Public 2 questions
- 2022-01-20 Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the status of the catchment flood risk management plan for Donegal town; the progress on the implementation of same that has been made to date; the funding that has been allocated to the scheme to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2555/22]
- 2022-01-20 Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform his role and that of his Department in the implementation of the National Broadband Plan; if he received or contributed to monitoring reports with regard to the project; if not, if he made recommendations or findings with regard to its delivery; if so, the recommendations or findings that have been made; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2556/22]
Tourism 2 questions
- 2022-01-20 D'fhiafraigh Deputy Pearse Doherty den Aire Turasóireachta, Cultúir, Ealaíon, Gaeltachta, Spóirt agus Meán an bhfuil a Roinn ag tabhairt faoi phleananna maidir le cúrsaí Gaeltachta do Cháisc agus do Shamhradh 2022 i láthair na huaire; an bhfuil sé ar intinn ag a Roinn deontas atosaithe a chur ar fáil do mhná agus d’fhir tí; agus an ndéanfaidh sí ráiteas ina thaobh. [2209/22]
- 2022-01-20 D'fhiafraigh Deputy Pearse Doherty den Aire Turasóireachta, Cultúir, Ealaíon, Gaeltachta, Spóirt agus Meán an mbeidh cúrsaí Gaeltachta ag dul ar aghaidh ag am na Cásca i mbliana; agus an mbeidh deontas atosaithe ar fáil do mhná agus d’fhir tí má tá na cúrsaí ag dul ar aghaidh i mbliana. [2208/22]
Transport 1 question
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Transport if an extension of a driver’s licence can be granted in exceptional circumstances to a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63571/21]
Education 1 question
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Education when the additional schools added to the DEIS programme will be published; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1971/22]

New lobbying 31 returns

Irish Pharmacy Union Health
- Pandemic Bonus-Community Pharmacy Teams
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.
Alliance for Insurance Reform Banking and Financial Institutions
- Seeking policy decisions that will reduce the cost of insurance for our members and Irish society as a whole to affordable levels and keep it that way.
Christian Aid Ireland Finance
- 'Single Malt' tax avoidance structures
Brown O'Connor Communications Taxation
- Remote working issues for cross-border workers
Hume Brophy Economic Development and Industry
- Meeting to introduce Klarna, the leading global retail bank, payments and shopping service
The Association of Farm & Forestry Contractors in Ireland (FCI) Ltd Budgetary matters
- Post-Budget 2022 Submission
Chambers Ireland Taxation
- Transborder Workers Relief
Orsted Onshore Ireland Midco Limited Energy and Natural Resources
- Email issued informing of public consultation and offering opportunity to find out more about the project
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
Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation Health
- Treatment of student nurse and midwives during pandemic and publication and implementation of the McHugh Report
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 · 5 returns Economic Development and Industry · Finance
- Economic development of the North-West region
- Dáil decision on the Unified Patent Court
- Drinks Ireland Budget 2022 priorities
- Need for refresh of Covid business supports to reflect updated guidelines
- All-Island Economy Research Project
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA · 2 returns Taxation · Environment
- Residential Zoned Land Tax (RZLT).
- Signpost Farms
Insurance Ireland Banking and Financial Institutions
- On behalf of members, to raise awareness of issues pertinent to the Irish motor insurance industry.
Irish Rural Link Co-Operative Society Limited Budgetary matters
- Email copies of Pre-Budget Submission to all relevant Ministers and Opposition Leaders and Spokespeople.
Pender & Associates Ltd Taxation
- Engagement regarding the pandemic and hospitality sector
American Chamber of Commerce Ireland Budgetary matters
- OECD Corporation Tax Proposals & Budget 2022
Scale Ireland Economic Development and Industry
- Budget 2022
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.
Retailers Against Smuggling Finance
- A mailout outlining RAS activities from Q3 2021
Credit Union Development Association Banking and Financial Institutions
- Required changes to Credit Union related legislation to allow them collaborate across common bonds, to widen membership criteria and introduce their members to State Savings schemes
Irish Council for International Students (ICOS) Education and Training
- Wrote to all members of Oireachtas to invite to international student report launch

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn — Sinn Féin 0 votes · 10 questions · 2 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 10 total

Housing 3 questions
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Pádraig Mac Lochlainn asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage when the clarification sought by Donegal County Council from his Department in relation to proposed remedial works in the context of test results, geologist reports and engineer's reports will be forthcoming to allow stage 1 applications under the defective concrete blocks grant scheme to proceed. [1190/22]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Pádraig Mac Lochlainn asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will urgently increase the housing assistance payment rent limits for County Donegal to reflect the real cost of rent across the county and the impact of the mica defective blocks crisis on housing in the county. [1397/22]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Pádraig Mac Lochlainn asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the assistance that his Department can provide to Donegal County Council to assist it with an emergency housing plan to address the crisis presented by mica defective blocks over the time ahead particularly in the northern half of the county. [1398/22]
Environment 2 questions
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Pádraig Mac Lochlainn asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the estimated financial contribution of zinc and lead ore royalties to the State from a company (details supplied). [1041/22]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Pádraig Mac Lochlainn asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if his attention has been drawn to the serious concerns of the local community in the Inishowen peninsula, County Donegal at plans for gold mining in the area; and if he will provide an update on the current licence application for his decision. [1956/22]
Health 2 questions
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Pádraig Mac Lochlainn asked the Minister for Health the measures he and the HSE can take to improve the difficulties that paramedics encounter when they are looking to transfer from the ambulance service in Northern Ireland or Britain over to the National Ambulance Service in this State. [63456/21]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Pádraig Mac Lochlainn asked the Minister for Health when the North-West Regional Centre for Neurology at Sligo University Hospital will have a full complement of seven neurology nurse specialists in line with international best practice to service patients across the region. [1028/22]
Finance 1 question
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Pádraig Mac Lochlainn asked the Minister for Finance the estimated financial contribution from tax revenue to the State from a company (details supplied). [1041/22]
Children 1 question
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Pádraig Mac Lochlainn asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the total budget in his Department for the Traveller and Roma communities and the Traveller unit and considering the scale of the challenges across the country for the Traveller and Roma communities; the way his Department made the decision to allocate only a 3% increase; and the percentage increase in funding that had been requested. [63283/21]
Justice 1 question
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Pádraig Mac Lochlainn asked the Minister for Justice her plans to implement a recommendation (details supplied) from the 2018 report, The Future of Policing in Ireland. [1970/22]

New lobbying 2 returns

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.
Irish Council for International Students (ICOS) Education and Training
- Wrote to all members of Oireachtas to invite to international student report launch

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