Dublin Bay South — week of Mon, 17 Jan

Ivana Bacik — Labour Party 0 votes · 21 questions · 66 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 21 total

Housing 5 questions
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if it is planned to undertake a review of pollution at the Elm Park stream to measure the water quality from wastewater treatment plant overflows in the locality. [63505/21]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage his views on the effect the release of raw sewage into Dublin Bay; if it is considered that sewage releases in the Sandymount area contributes to the increase of Ectocarpus deposits on Sandymount strand; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63506/21]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage further to Parliamentary Question No. 270 of 23 November 2021, if his Department has received clarity from the European Commission regarding the water supply zones in Ireland that were identified as failing to comply with the requirements of the Drinking Water Directive 98/83/EC; and, if not, when he expects to receive such information. [1446/22]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the steps he will take to ensure that children in emergency accommodation have timely access to a child support worker; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2161/22]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will establish a dedicated task force to review the effect of housing insecurity on one-parent families and to develop appropriate solutions. [2163/22]
Health 5 questions
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health the status of phase two of the model of care for infertility as promised in the Programme for Government; and the plans that are in place to alleviate the financial burden for persons undergoing treatments such as IVF. [62955/21]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health the number of persons in County Dublin that have been assessed for delivery of home support hours and are waiting for a carer to become available in excess of one, three and six months and one year in tabular form. [63293/21]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health if he will amend regulations relating to the EU Digital COVID Certificate to enable non-national residents of Ireland who received a complete vaccine schedule outside of the European Union to request a certificate as is currently permitted for Irish citizens; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1445/22]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health if he will meet with an organisation (details supplied). [2164/22]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health if his Department is collecting feedback from healthcare workers and service users as to the functioning of services relating to the Covid-19 pandemic such as availability of PCR and antigen testing and the vaccination roll-out; if so, the way such data is being used to improve the public health response; and if not, if he will consider introducing such a measure. [2167/22]
Justice 4 questions
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Justice if her attention has been drawn to research (details supplied) which shows an increase in domestic and financial abuse against older persons during the Covid-19 pandemic; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [62981/21]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Justice her plans to expand the recently announced regularisation scheme for undocumented migrants in Ireland to include persons who previously held an EU treaty rights permission and who currently have a temporary permission to remain in Ireland; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [63294/21]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Justice her views on granting reduced fees for naturalisation for citizenship applicants who were unable to marry an Irish citizen partner prior to the legalisation of same-sex marriage in Ireland; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [63562/21]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Justice if there are plans to collate data on the number of applications made on behalf of children for a certificate of nationality under section 28 of the Irish Nationality and Citizenship Act 1956. [2166/22]
Transport 3 questions
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Transport his plans to further regulate private clamping companies and the areas in which they operate; and if he has considered the establishment of a sub-office within the National Transport Authority to manage and review the way clamping operates in Ireland. [62982/21]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Transport his views on the feasibility of using St. Stephen’s Green as the interchange station between the Luas and MetroLink in the context of the Programme for Government commitment to prioritise plans for the delivery of MetroLink, Luas and other light rail expansion projects. [63312/21]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Transport the status of the MetroLink project; and his views on the feasibility of using St. Stephen’s Green as the interchange station between the Luas and MetroLink. [63513/21]
Children 2 questions
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the number of HEPA filters he anticipates will be provided by the recently announced €10 million grant programme; if antigen tests will be provided with the funding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62980/21]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth when the Gender Pay Gap Information Act 2021 will be commenced. [2165/22]
Environment 1 question
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if there are plans to reform the better energy warmer homes scheme to enable applicants to access the scheme for upgrades every five years or to shorten the permitted intervals between applications by some other period of time. [2162/22]
Further and Higher Education 1 question
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science his views on and understanding of the prevalence of non-disclosure or confidentiality agreements in third-level education institutions in the context of bullying and sexual harassment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1915/22]

New lobbying 66 returns

Voice of Irish Concern for the Environment Environment
- meeting with department officials and politicians about the adoption of the Deposit Refund Scheme regulations
Muscular Dystrophy Society of Ireland GLC Budgetary matters
- As part of MDI's Pre-Budget 2022 campaign (see May-August 2021 return also), members were invited to take part in a letter-writing campaign to local TDs and senators, asking for their support for our submission. Key asks include: increase funding for Personal Assistance; increase core social welfare rates affecting people with MD and their carers; extend medical card eligibility for children aged 16 years and over who have MD; increase funding for housing/accommodation and supports etc.
Early Childhood Ireland · 2 returns Children and Youth Affairs
- Budget 2022 follow-up
- Budget 2022 and other developments
Christian Aid Ireland Foreign Affairs
- Business & human rights, corporate accountability
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
Jerry O'Connor Community
- Pre-Budget Submission focussing on commitment to new National Policy on Philanthropy
Fórsa trade union · 2 returns Employment · Education and Training
- Seeking to discuss a Fórsa report on Section 39 workers and invited all TDs and Senators to a briefing on the issues of concern for Fórsa members in the health sector. Briefed some Oireachtas members on the issues.
- Seeking support for Fórsa's campaign to alter the minimum qualifications for a professional SNA grade in education.
Ervia Energy and Natural Resources
- Discussion concerning opportunity for renewable gases
ActionAid Ireland Foreign Affairs
- Emails sent to two TDs and one Senator to highlight the ActionAid report the "People Versus Austerity"
The Community Foundation for Ireland Community
- Pre-budget submission focussing on commitment to new National Policy on Philanthropy
The Wheel Children and Youth Affairs
- The Wheel signed a joint letter to senior ministers and party spokespeople from community and voluntary organisations working in the area of children and youth affairs. The letter highlighted ongoing concerns around funding sustainability and building a supportive policy environment.
Women for Election · 3 returns Justice and Equality
- Increasing the number of women elected as TD's and Local Councillors. Maternity Leave for Public Representatives. Gender Quotas in Local, European and Seanad Elections. Tackling abuse of politicians. Research of the barriers to women's participation in politics. Remote voting for Dail and Seanad. Childcare/Care expenses to be included in SIPO eligible expenses
- Increasing the number of women elected as TD's and Local Councillors. Maternity Leave for Public Representatives. Gender Quotas in Local, European and Seanad Elections. Tackling abuse of politicians. Research of the barriers to women's participation in politics. Remote voting for Dail and Seanad. Childcare/Care expenses to be included in SIPO eligible expenses
- Increasing the number of women elected as TD's and Local Councillors. Maternity Leave for Public Representatives. Gender Quotas in Local, European and Seanad Elections. Tackling abuse of politicians. Research of the barriers to women's participation in politics. Remote voting for Dail and Seanad. Childcare/Care expenses to be included in SIPO eligible expenses
The Prevention and Early Intervention Network Children and Youth Affairs
- Presented to the Oireachtas Committee on Children, Disability, Youth & Integration on the need for additional prevention and early intervention supports to children and families post Covid.
The Irish Traveller Movement Justice and Equality
- Traveller Education, Anti Racism, Accommodation , Representation and Inclusion , Joint Oireachtas Committee on Key Issues Affecting Travellers
Irish Family Planning Association Health
- National and international policy on sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR)
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 · 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 · 2 returns Health
- Programme for Government commitment to roll out free contraception - activity from 1 September
- 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
Inclusion Ireland Justice and Equality
- Request for introductory meeting with Derval Mc Donagh to further work on rights of people with intellectual disability
Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation Health
- Treatment of student nurse and midwives during pandemic and publication and implementation of the McHugh Report
Ibec · 4 returns Economic Development and Industry
- Irish food and beverage sector work towards the transition to a low carbon economy
- Business priorities for the forthcoming Transport Strategy for the Greater Dublin Area
- The enterprising region, planning for growth and a Dublin & Mid-East region that works
- Dáil decision on the Unified Patent Court
150Bond Transport
- Legislation to regulate the use of e-scooters in Ireland (Road Traffic and Roads Bill 2021)
Alice Public Relations Justice and Equality
- WorkEqual's campaign for workplace equality
Friends of the Earth · 2 returns Energy and Natural Resources
- Solar Policy and Solar Schools Youth Assembly in October
- PBP Planning and Development (Climate Emergency Measures) (Amendment) Bill
The Alzheimer Society of Ireland Health
- To brief the labour party on matters related to dementia funding and the need for services and supports
Wind Energy Ireland · 7 returns Energy and Natural Resources · Environment
- Energy storage
- Development of the electricity grid
- Cost of renewable electricity
- Renewable Electricity Support Scheme
- Development of onshore renewable energy projects
- Wind Turbine Regulation Bill 2020
- Net-zero Irish energy system
Q4PR Community
- Proposals re drugs treatment, homelessness mental health and related matters
Home and Community Care Ireland Health
- Update on issues in the home care sector
National College of Ireland Education and Training
- Updating on work of NCI re education and Early Learning Initiative
Irish Cancer Society Health
- Children Adolescents and Young Adults Living with Cancer
Society of St. Vincent de Paul Children and Youth Affairs
- Engagement with elected officials and senior civil servants as part of the National One Parent Family Alliance regarding the provision of supports for one-parent families
Sage Advocacy Budgetary matters
- To highlight to an elected representative key issues in relation to older people and Budget 2022 and the lack of progress on the development of the Commission on Care, pledged by the Government.
Dignity Ireland Transport
- Additional support funding to enable ACTS to fit out new vans suitable as buses to cater for wheelchair users.
Irish Penal Reform Trust · 3 returns Justice and Equality
- All Party Oireachtas Group on Penal Reform
- Share IPRT Views on the National Youth Justice Strategy 2021-2027 and Supporting Community Safety.
- Sentencing and Sentencing Guidelines in Ireland
ITMAC - Irish Tobacco Manufacturers' Advisory Committee Community
- End-of-year mailer to all Oireachtas members highlighting key 2021 successes of the Show Me ID - Be Age Ok responsible retailing programme.
An Cosan Children and Youth Affairs
- Our CEO, Heydi Foster-Breslin, was invited by the National Women's Council to speak at the Discussion on Child Poverty at the Joint Committee on Children Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth Debate - Tuesday, 14th Dec 2021 at the House of the Oireachtas (virtually)
CHILDREN'S RIGHTS ALLIANCE - REPUBLIC OF IRELAND LIMITED · 2 returns Communications · Budgetary matters
- To advocate for the establishment of an online safety commissioner with appropriate powers
- Seeking key investment for children and young people in Budget 2022
Trócaire Foreign Affairs
- Business and Human Rights
Environmental Pillar Justice and Equality
- Highlighted Chief Justice's conference on Access to Justice
Benefacts Public Expenditure and Reform
- Benefacts – its importance and future existence
National Women's Council of Ireland Justice and Equality
- Irish Women's Parliamentary Caucus
Alcohol Action Ireland · 2 returns Education and Training · Health
- Trauma informed education
- Public health alcohol policy
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
Smashing Times Theatre and Film Company Arts
- Securing a Building and Funding for the International Centre for the Arts and Equality

Jim O'Callaghan — Fianna Fáil 0 votes · 16 questions · 36 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 16 total

Justice 8 questions
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice when the new Parole Board will commence its operation and functions under the Parole Act 2019; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [63019/21]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice when she plans to extend the powers of the Parole Board to persons convicted of sentences other than life sentences; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [63020/21]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice when the Optional Protocol to the Convention Against Torture and other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment will be ratified by Ireland; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [63023/21]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice when the inspection of places of detention Bill will be introduced in the Houses of the Oireachtas; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [63024/21]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice when a new prisoner complaints system will be put in place; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [63025/21]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice when the monitoring report into the monitoring visit of a place of detention in April 2020 will be published; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [63026/21]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice when the special investigation report completed in 2020 will be published; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [63027/21]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice if flexibility can be introduced for persons applying for citizenship to reduce the total cost on applicants for providing evidence through bank statements or other personal data of their continuous residence; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2112/22]
Housing 5 questions
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the level or percentage of funding that local authorities get from commercial rates; if he will provide the breakdown of commercial rates payments, by county; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63145/21]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the plans his Department has for the reform of business or commercial rates; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63146/21]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if his Department can provide both pre and post Covid-19 analysis of the yield to the local authorities from commercial rates; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63147/21]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if his Department has plans to harmonise the conduct of revaluation efforts of the local authorities in order that they occur at regular intervals and during the same period; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63148/21]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if persons who received the pandemic unemployment payment pass the test of continuous employment that is required in order to apply for a loan under the local authority home loan scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1423/22]
Health 2 questions
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the expenditure on respiratory sleep therapy services as defined in the HSE National Drawdown Framework including the provision of CPAP devices by HSE area in each of the years 2017 to 2021. [62977/21]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health if persons who were vaccinated for Covid-19 in the United States of America and who do not hold an Irish passport will be eligible for an EU Digital COVID Certificate issued by the State; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1924/22]
Transport 1 question
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Transport if he will work with a company (details supplied) to reinstate a bus stop at a location to ensure that persons from East Wall, Ringsend and Irishtown, Dublin have access to bus transport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62999/21]

New lobbying 36 returns

Restaurants Association of Ireland Tourism
- Briefing of the Fianna Fail Parliamentary Party
Muscular Dystrophy Society of Ireland GLC Budgetary matters
- As part of MDI's Pre-Budget 2022 campaign (see May-August 2021 return also), members were invited to take part in a letter-writing campaign to local TDs and senators, asking for their support for our submission. Key asks include: increase funding for Personal Assistance; increase core social welfare rates affecting people with MD and their carers; extend medical card eligibility for children aged 16 years and over who have MD; increase funding for housing/accommodation and supports etc.
Epilepsy Ireland Health
- Raising Epilepsy Ireland ongoing campaign on sodium valproate - need for inquiry, greater risk reduction measures and services for families.
Jerry O'Connor Community
- Pre-Budget Submission focussing on commitment to new National Policy on Philanthropy
Irish Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - IACP Health
- IACP Pre-Budget Submission 2022
The Community Foundation for Ireland Community
- Pre-budget submission focussing on commitment to new National Policy on Philanthropy
Hume Brophy · 3 returns Public Expenditure and Reform · Economic Development and Industry · Housing
- The National Lottery Amendment Bill 2021
- Meeting to introduce Klarna, the leading global retail bank, payments and shopping service
- Matters related to Short Term Letting Regulations
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 · 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
Irish Dental Association Taxation
- Concerns re potential new interpretation re VAT and dental associates
Ibec · 5 returns Economic Development and Industry · Transport · Justice and Equality
- Engagement on business priorities for the Dublin & Mid-East region
- The draft Greater Dublin Transport Strategy
- Business priorities for the forthcoming Transport Strategy for the Greater Dublin Area
- Dáil decision on the Unified Patent Court
- Legislative procedure for national ratification of the Unified Patent Court Agreement
150Bond Transport
- Legislation to regulate the use of e-scooters in Ireland (Road Traffic and Roads Bill 2021)
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA Agriculture
- Save Irish Farming Rally
Irish Penal Reform Trust Justice and Equality
- Virtual meeting with Deputy Jim O'Callaghan to discuss penal reform priorities.
Bank of Ireland Group plc Banking and Financial Institutions
- To brief on the market changes underway in the Irish financial services landscape, Bank of Ireland operations, and the impact of current remuneration restrictions.
Pinnacle Public Affairs Ltd Education and Training
- Digital education, training and learning
Insurance Ireland Banking and Financial Institutions
- On behalf of members, to raise awareness of issues pertinent to the Irish motor insurance industry.
Stripe Economic Development and Industry
- Meeting to introduce Stripe, update on its presence and future plans in Dublin, its hiring plans and long-term commitment to Dublin and the local community, and its support for Irish startups
Treoir (Federation of Services for Unmarried Parents and their Children) Justice and Equality
- Reform of the family Justice System
Revolut Payments Ireland Ltd Finance
- General update on Revolut in Ireland, including: having more than 1.5m retail customers; the provision of free day-to-day payment services; enhancing financial literacy among children via Revolut Junior; innovations including Open Banking and SEPA Instant transfers, benefiting consumers and business; the value of market competition; consumer spending data and its value to policy-makers; Revolut's application to achieve authorisation by the CBI to act as a post-Brexit EU hub for the business.
Retailers Against Smuggling · 3 returns Finance · Justice and Equality
- A mailout outlining RAS activities from Q3 2021
- Meetings to discuss the impact of the growing black tobacco market on legitimate retailers.
- Meeting request to discuss increased tobacco smuggling rates & growing black market
ITMAC - Irish Tobacco Manufacturers' Advisory Committee Community
- End-of-year mailer to all Oireachtas members highlighting key 2021 successes of the Show Me ID - Be Age Ok responsible retailing programme.
CHILDREN'S RIGHTS ALLIANCE - REPUBLIC OF IRELAND LIMITED Communications
- To advocate for the establishment of an online safety commissioner with appropriate powers
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 Civil Liberties Public Expenditure and Reform
- ICCL 2022 Pre-Budget Submission
Irish Council for International Students (ICOS) Education and Training
- Wrote to all members of Oireachtas to invite to international student report launch

What your Dublin Bay South TDs did this week

Questions asked 21 total

New lobbying 66 returns

Questions asked 16 total

New lobbying 36 returns