Dublin Mid-West — week of Mon, 17 Jan

Emer Higgins — Fine Gael 0 votes · 13 questions · 44 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 13 total

Education 4 questions
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Emer Higgins asked the Minister for Education the criteria on which DEIS status is awarded to a school; the rationale for excluding a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [63454/21]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Emer Higgins asked the Minister for Education the status of progress and the timelines for the delivery of new school accommodation for schools (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1059/22]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Emer Higgins asked the Minister for Education the preparations her Department is undertaking to prepare for the leaving certificate examinations 2022; if a combination of predicted grades and written examinations will be offered to students; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1145/22]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Emer Higgins asked the Minister for Education the preparations her Department is undertaking to prepare for the junior certificate examinations 2022; if a combination of predicted grades and written examinations will be offered to students; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1146/22]
Health 3 questions
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Emer Higgins asked the Minister for Health if his Department is considering issuing Digital COVID Certificates or proof of vaccination to those under the age of 18 years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1055/22]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Emer Higgins asked the Minister for Health if his Department is considering issuing Digital COVID Certificates on the basis of a negative antigen test or recovery following a positive antigen test; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1056/22]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Emer Higgins asked the Minister for Health if he will review the currently available list of pharmacies participating in the Covid-19 vaccine roll-out to ensure it is up to date; the way in which a pharmacy can have its name removed from the list when it is no longer participating in the roll-out; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2076/22]
Tourism 2 questions
- 2022-01-20 Deputy Emer Higgins asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media her views on the progress of establishing an expert group to review the possibility of introducing an individual complaints mechanism for harmful online content within the Online Safety and Media Regulation Bill; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2300/22]
- 2022-01-20 Deputy Emer Higgins asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if the support available to businesses and performers under the live performance support scheme is sufficient given the ongoing restrictions on the night-time economy; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2299/22]
Enterprise 1 question
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Emer Higgins asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the Covid-19 business supports that are available to those in the dry-cleaning industry whose businesses are heavily reliant on the normal functioning of the hospitality, trade and business sectors; if he will consider extending the business supports available to the hospitality industry to those employed in the dry cleaning business; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1148/22]
Housing 1 question
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Emer Higgins asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the reason that event companies are not included in the quarter 4 2021 commercial rates waiver administered by local authorities given the significant curtailment to events, due to the Covid-19 pandemic, which has directly impacted event companies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63447/21]
Social 1 question
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Emer Higgins asked the Minister for Social Protection if she has considered expanding the qualifying criteria for the fuel allowance payment to include those who must continue to work into old age but cannot afford fuel and heating costs due to high mortgage repayments; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [63449/21]
Agriculture 1 question
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Emer Higgins asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the criteria that determined the amount of funding that was given to each animal welfare organisation under the €3.7 million allocated to organisations on animal welfare awareness day; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63270/21]

New lobbying 44 returns

Saoirse Housing Association CLG Children and Youth Affairs
- CEO, Allison Graham was invited to present at the Oireachtais Joint Committee on Justice on 3rd November 2021 on the topic of ‘Women’s shelters / domestic abuse refuges’. In advance of the committee meeting on 3rd November, we contacted all local TD's in the Dublin South -West and Dublin Mid-West constituencies where our services operate, to ask for their support by attending this meeting and support our on-going efforts to make domestic violence a political priority.
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.
Epilepsy Ireland Health
- Raising Epilepsy Ireland ongoing campaign on sodium valproate - need for inquiry, greater risk reduction measures and services for families.
South Dublin Chamber Economic Development and Industry
- report on economic growth opportunities and barriers in South Dublin County
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.
Irish Wheelchair Association (IWA) · 3 returns Transport · Housing
- 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
- Requested a meeting with several TDs and rewuest was submitted to Disability Matters Committee and Housing Committee to request meeting to discuss part m of the building regulations
- Wrote to the Disability Matters Committee to request the opportunity to present on a review of Part M of Building Regulations
OPEN STRATEGIC COMMUNICATIONS LTD Housing
- Building regualtions
Gambling.com Group Justice and Equality
- Regulation of gambling reform.
MSD Health
- Immunisation Policies
Irish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children Education and Training
- Online safety education to be embedded into the curriculum.
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.
SSE plc Energy and Natural Resources
- Maritime Area Planning Bill proposed amendments.
HINES REAL ESTATE IRELAND LIMITED Development and Zoning
- Liffey Valley Sod Turning
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
The Ark Childrens Cultural Centre CLG (The Ark) Arts
- Written submission to the Joint Committee on Disability Matters outlining The Ark's experience of the systematic impediments to the full participation of disabled artists in the arts. It encouraged the Committee to investigate the apparent anomaly in Social Protection regulations which prevents artists in receipt of disability payments from taking up publicly funded grants, bursaries or residencies without impacting their entitlements.
Ibec · 6 returns Justice and Equality · Economic Development and Industry · Tourism · Employment
- Equality, diversity and inclusion
- Engagement on business priorities for the Dublin & Mid-East region
- Business priorities for the forthcoming Transport Strategy for the Greater Dublin Area
- Dáil decision on the Unified Patent Court
- Whiskey industry priorities for food and drink tourism
- Gender balance in employment
150Bond Transport
- Legislation to regulate the use of e-scooters in Ireland (Road Traffic and Roads Bill 2021)
Cuala Senior Care Limited Health
- Engagement on home care sector regulation, the home care workforce in Ireland and future resource planning.
JKS Communications Local Government
- Licencing and regulation of gaming premises
Instinctif Partners Public Affairs Ireland Community
- Shared a position paper on Budget 2022 and the funding of the greyhound racing industry.
Irish Planning Institute Housing
- Presentation and submission to the Joint Oireachtas Housing Committee on LRD Bill
Cheeverstown Charity Justice and Equality
- An email was sent to local TDs to highlight the Dept of Health disability capacity review to 2032 and the National Federation of Voluntary Service Providers briefing
Wind Energy Ireland Energy and Natural Resources
- Maritime Area Planning Bill
Irish Cancer Society Health
- Debt collection
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 Energy and Natural Resources
- Discussion concerning water and waste water services in Ireland and upcoming major projects
JTI Ireland Limited Trade
- To highlight the need to address the inconsistencies of current tobacco price lists displayed in retail outlets in relation to differing size, font, artwork and the selective nature of the products listed.
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.
Google Ireland Limited Communications
- Presentation on Google Ireland
ESB Energy and Natural Resources
- Range of engagements regarding use of hybrid connections for embedded generation, emphasising the opportunities arising from the Green Atlantic @ Moneypoint strategy of ESB, including submissions on the Maritime Area Planning Act 2021 and clarification of the interface between onshore and offshore TAOs
Irish Council for International Students (ICOS) Education and Training
- Wrote to all members of Oireachtas to invite to international student report launch

Eoin Ó Broin — Sinn Féin 0 votes · 44 questions · 62 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 44 total

Housing 26 questions
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of Travellers in Cork city and in counties Cork and Kerry experiencing homelessness and in emergency accommodation, respectively; and the number of the Traveller families accommodated in those areas by accommodation type from 2017 to date in tabular form. [63561/21]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if funding has been made available for research into the issue of defective blocks by his Department or by the Housing Agency; if so, the amount; the persons or bodies this funding has been awarded to; the nature of the research; when it will be published; and if it will be available to the public. [63611/21]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the total allocation for the shared equity loan fund for 2022; the amount he expects the pillar banks to add to the fund; the agency that is planned to administer the fund; if the staff of this agency will be seconded from the pillar banks; and when the loan facility will be open to applications. [63630/21]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the actions his Department plans to take to ensure the practice of landlords offering accommodation for sex is not permitted within the rental system in view of newspaper reports of landlords offering accommodation for sex. [63631/21]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will provide details of the proposed CPO and sale of derelict and vacant properties by the Housing Agency; the amount of funding that has been made available for 2023; the targets for 2022; if this is part of a Croí Connaithe or in addition to it; and if these properties will be in cities, towns or both. [1078/22]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he is reviewing the advice to local authorities with regard to the purchase of second-hand homes for social housing; and if he will consider allowing local authorities to purchase property that has a sitting tenant in receipt of housing assistant payment, HAP, rental accommodation scheme, RAS, or rent supplement in circumstances in which the tenant has received a notice to quit. [1211/22]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the status of the Commission on Housing including the membership of same; the number of applicants; the names of the unsuccessful applicants; the terms of reference; the work programme; and the timeline for the modules being considered. [1875/22]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of HAP, RAS and privately owned long-term leases at the end of 2021; and the cost to the Exchequer of each scheme in 2021, in tabular form. [1876/22]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of social housing leases in place at the end of 2021, by lease type, that is, approved housing body lease to own, mortgage to rent, National Asset Residential Property Services, private sector lease and so on; and the cost to the Exchequer of each of these categories of leases; and the cost as of the end of 2021, in tabular form. [1878/22]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of new Traveller specific units of accommodation provided in 2021, by local authority in tabular form. [1879/22]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the social housing targets for each local authority in each year from 2022 to 2025, in tabular form. [1880/22]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage when the regulations governing the affordable rental and purchase schemes will be published; and if he will provide a summary of such regulations published to date. [1920/22]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the status of the review of income eligibility thresholds for social housing that according to Housing for All was to be completed in Q4 of 2021. [1987/22]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the status of the National Homeless Action Committee; the membership of same; the terms of reference; the number of meetings to date; and if the invites of the group will be published on the website of his Department. [1988/22]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the targets and the delivery data of Housing First tenancies from 2018 to 2021 as per the first Housing First action plan in tabular form. [1989/22]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage when he intends to enact the deposit retention scheme passed into law in 2015. [1990/22]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if a progress report on the target for 25% of private rental tenancies to be inspected annually under the commitment outlined in Housing for All will be provided; the percentage of private rental properties that were inspected in 2021; and the expectation for 2022. [1992/22]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of new social housing units, that is, new builds and acquisitions, delivered from 2016 to 2021 by housing size, that is, one bed, two bed, three bed and so on in tabular form. [1993/22]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the status of the Housing for All commitment to develop a new youth homeless strategy. [1994/22]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage his plans for the increased use of public private partnerships in the period from 2022 to 2025. [1995/22]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the status of his proposed reforms of the mortgage to rent scheme. [1996/22]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the total drawdown of Local Infrastructure Housing Activation Fund funding in 2021, by project and amount. [1997/22]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of requests from local authorities to acquire new land in 2021, by local authority in tabular form; the location of the land; and the amount of funding requested. [1998/22]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the status of the work of the Dublin Housing Delivery Group; the membership of same; the terms of reference; the number of meetings to date; and if a commitment will be provided that its minutes will be published on the website of his Department. [1999/22]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the status of the Housing for All commitment to introduce legislation for default conciliation at the Residential Tenancies Board; the nature and detail of such conciliation; and when the legislation will be introduced. [2000/22]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the final social, affordable purchase and affordable cost rental output for 2021, in tabular form. [2032/22]
Education 4 questions
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Education the number of temporary school buildings provided for under S.I. No. 114 of 2021 including location, size and current state of development in tabular form; and the way such developments comply with the policies of proper planning as set out in the relevant local authority development plans including impacts on traffic, amenities and other matters. [63633/21]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Education the status of the provision of a permanent building for a school (details supplied); and the timeline for the delivery of the project. [1389/22]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Education the steps her Department is taking to ensure safety for staff of schools in view of the high infection rates in the community. [1438/22]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Education the status of the new building for a school (details supplied); and the timeframe in which it will be delivered. [2004/22]
Finance 3 questions
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Finance the reason that gifts worth under the value of €20,000 must have a TARIC code. [1439/22]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Finance the reason that gifts destined for Ireland would be rejected as having no TARIC codes despite being clearly marked with their value and contents. [1440/22]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Finance the status of his review of the recommendations of the working group on the tax and fiscal treatment of landlords; if a summary of those recommendations will be provided in tabular form; and the current views of his Department on each of those recommendations. [1991/22]
Social 3 questions
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Social Protection her plans to extend child benefit to over-18s who are still in full-time secondary education; the reason for not doing so; and the estimated cost of such a measure in a full year. [63604/21]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Social Protection the number of rent supplement claims at the end of 2021, by local authority area; and the cost of the scheme to the Exchequer in 2021, in tabular form. [1877/22]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Social Protection if her attention has been drawn to the difficulty faced by persons attempting to access appointments with registration offices; if her attention has been further drawn the long waiting times for appointments; if her attention has been further drawn to the financial impact of same on many persons; and the steps she will take to ensure registrations are carried out and processed in a timely manner. [2250/22]
Health 3 questions
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health if he has considered the implications of the PCR and antigen test requirements for persons with Covid recovery certificates travelling into the country within 90 days of receipt of their certificate; and the rules in place for those with a recovery certificate who may be unable to get a clear PCR or antigen test result within 90 days of receiving the certificate. [63542/21]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health the reason prioritisation has not been given to children at high-risk in relation to the Covid-19 vaccination programme for children aged 5 to 11 years of age as in other age cohorts. [1769/22]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health the reason for the delay for high-risk young persons attempting to access a booster vaccine via the online portal; and if he has plans to address this delay. [1770/22]
Environment 2 questions
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the reason for excluding natural gas from head 20 of the general scheme of the Circular Economy Bill 2021; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63139/21]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the risk analysis that has been taken regarding the proposed new gas power plants and the liabilities of the State under the energy charter treaty investor provisions given a judgement (details supplied); his views on the fact that the European Union energy investors can set up an office in another country to avoid the European Court of Justice ruling; and the way an energy investment with mixed European Union and non-European Union investors could take legal action under the Energy Charter Treaty on grounds of discrimination. [63273/21]
Justice 2 questions
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Justice her views on the case of persons who are on temporary visas whose cases are in the EU treaty department and who have been excluded from the proposed undocumented scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [63118/21]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Justice the actions her Department plans to take to ensure the practice of landlords offering accommodation for sex is not permitted within the rental system in view of newspaper reports of landlords offering accommodation for sex. [63632/21]
Transport 1 question
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Transport the number of road accidents involving HGV or commercial drivers that occurred in Ireland in the past three years; the number of the accidents that were during periods in which derogation was allowed; the number of the accidents that involved fatalities or serious injury; and the number of drivers that have been prosecuted for an offence as a result of death or serious injury in a road accident involving a HGV or commercial vehicle. [2198/22]

New lobbying 62 returns

Saoirse Housing Association CLG Children and Youth Affairs
- CEO, Allison Graham was invited to present at the Oireachtais Joint Committee on Justice on 3rd November 2021 on the topic of ‘Women’s shelters / domestic abuse refuges’. In advance of the committee meeting on 3rd November, we contacted all local TD's in the Dublin South -West and Dublin Mid-West constituencies where our services operate, to ask for their support by attending this meeting and support our on-going efforts to make domestic violence a political priority.
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 · 2 returns Social Protection · Health
- Highlighting Epilepsy Ireland proposals around improving access to Free Travel for people with epilepsy.
- Raising Epilepsy Ireland ongoing campaign on sodium valproate - need for inquiry, greater risk reduction measures and services for families.
South Dublin Chamber Economic Development and Industry
- report on economic growth opportunities and barriers in South Dublin County
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) · 8 returns Marine
- Remaining issues with the Maritime Area Planning Bill
- Questions to the department regarding MPAs for the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing session
- Points of concern regarding the Maritime Area Planning Bill in advance of Dail debate
- Maritime Area Planning Bill
- Maritime Area Planning Bill
- Maritime Area Planning Bill
- Maritime Area Planning Bill
- Marine Area Planning Bill
HINES REAL ESTATE IRELAND LIMITED · 2 returns Development and Zoning
- Discussion around request by Hines to reinstate Town Centre zoning at Liffey Valley
- Liffey Valley Sod Turning
The Irish Traveller Movement Justice and Equality
- Traveller Education, Anti Racism, Accommodation , Representation and Inclusion , Joint Oireachtas Committee on Key Issues Affecting Travellers
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.
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
Ronan Group Real Estate Development and Zoning
- Meeting and site visit in relation to the Glass Bottle site, Sandymount Strand, Dublin 4
Dublin Simon Community Housing
- Attendance at annual Simon political briefing for elected officials
Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation Health
- Treatment of student nurse and midwives during pandemic and publication and implementation of the McHugh Report
SAFE Ireland National Social Change Agency CLG T/A SAFE Ireland Social Protection
- Domestic Violence Rent Supplement
O Cualann Cohousing Alliance CLG · 2 returns Housing
- General advocacy for solutions to affordable housing crisis, and promotion of the Ó Cualann model.
- We engaged with an elected representative in relation to upcoming decision impacting on our affordable housing projects.
Ibec · 3 returns Economic Development and Industry
- Engagement on business priorities for the Dublin & Mid-East region
- Business priorities for the forthcoming Transport Strategy for the Greater Dublin Area
- Dáil decision on the Unified Patent Court
Hibernia Real Estate Group Limited Development and Zoning
- Communication on zoning and development of lands at Newlands/Naas Road area of Dublin
150Bond Transport
- Legislation to regulate the use of e-scooters in Ireland (Road Traffic and Roads Bill 2021)
Society of Chartered Surveyors Ireland Housing
- Invitation to address SCSI Construction Conference and discussion of SCSI open day at the Oireachtas outlined areas which would be shared with fellow TDs at the session: • Construction Costs • Retrofit, Rejuvenation of Towns and Sustainability • The Property Market • Apartment defects and MUDs Reports and relevant Property Clinic articles at scsi.ie
Friends of the Earth Energy and Natural Resources
- Solar Policy and Solar Schools Youth Assembly in October
Irish Planning Institute Housing
- Presentation and submission to the Joint Oireachtas Housing Committee on LRD Bill
Cheeverstown Charity Justice and Equality
- An email was sent to local TDs to highlight the Dept of Health disability capacity review to 2032 and the National Federation of Voluntary Service Providers briefing
Ed Brophy Housing
- Proposed Rent to Own scheme
Wind Energy Ireland Energy and Natural Resources
- Maritime Area Planning Bill
Q4PR · 2 returns Development and Zoning
- Proposals to deliver on Special Amenity Area Order in the Liffey Valley
- Information sharing with public representatives in respect of the Clonliffe development
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
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.
Disability Federation of Ireland Housing
- Upcoming Housing Strategy and Universal Design
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 Institutional Property Development and Zoning
- IIP report and analysis on concept of 15 Minute City
Environmental Pillar · 11 returns Justice and Equality · Environment
- Highlighted Chief Justice's conference on Access to Justice
- County Development Plan process for South Dublin County Council and Fingal County Council
- Attorney General's review of Planning legislation
- Marine Protected Areas legislation
- Forestry Licencing
- Maritime Area Planning Bill, 2021
- Horticultural Peat (Temporary Measures) Bill, 2021
- General Scheme for the Housing Planning and Development Bill 2019
- General scheme of the Planning and Development ( Amendment) (Number 2) Bill.
- Planning and Development (large scale residential development) bill 2021
- Land and Conveyancing Law Reform Bill, 2021
Simon Communities of Ireland · 2 returns Housing
- Secure the passage of the Simon Homeless Prevention Bill
- The PfG commitment to a referendum on Right to Housing
Irish Council for International Students (ICOS) Education and Training
- Wrote to all members of Oireachtas to invite to international student report launch

Mark Ward — Sinn Féin 0 votes · 27 questions · 22 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 27 total

Health 16 questions
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health the status of the removal of night-time confinement in the National Forensic Mental Health Service Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62976/21]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health the number of persons who arrived at emergency departments with suicidal thoughts in each of the years 2017 to 2021 and to date in 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63138/21]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health the way the decision was made to spend €1.8 million on electric and hybrid vehicles out of the €10 million of once-off funding announced in Budget 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63140/21]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health the details of the €1.8 million to be spent on electric and hybrid vehicles out of the €10 million of once-off funding announced in Budget 2022; the persons these vehicles are for; the purpose of these vehicles; the benefit HSE mental health users will receive from this purchase; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63141/21]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health the reason a facility (details supplied) does not align with the implementation plan for the HSE National Model of Care; if consideration will be given to same on an interim basis given the expansion planned for Mount Carmel Community Hospital is not due for completion until June 2022 and the facility is in CHO6 the same catchment area as Mount Carmel Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63144/21]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health the ways in which the vehicles will be used in relation to the €1.8 million of €10 million once-off funding for mental health that will be spent on a replacement fleet with green or hybrid vehicles in each community healthcare organisation; the vehicles they will be replacing; the previous uses of the vehicles; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63153/21]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health if he will report on the €1.5 million put in place to develop three eating disorder teams raised during promised legislation on 14 December 2021; when they will be in place; the services that will be provided; the areas in which they will be located; if this €1.5 million will be sufficient for the delivery of three eating disorder teams; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63184/21]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health if the cardiology department in Tallaght Hospital is operational for surgeries on a 24/7 basis; and if not, his plans to increase operating hours. [63189/21]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health the services that are in place for adults and children who have received a diagnosed with foetal alcohol spectrum disorder; if there are plans to further develop these services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63379/21]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health the number of beds of the 30 purchased in relation to the €7.65 million to purchase additional capacity for mental health services in the private sector that will be used for persons with eating disorders; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1863/22]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health if a breakdown will be provided of the €3,303,915 spent on seven long-term low secure mental health beds by the HSE from private operators, including the operating and ancillary costs; the locations of these beds; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1873/22]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health the minimum staffing requirements for liaison psychiatrists as outlined in A Vision for Change; and the current level of staffing for same. [2034/22]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health when he expects the roll-out of the Covid-19 booster programme to those under 16 years of age; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2060/22]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health the number of public health nurses in Clondalkin, Dublin 22 in each of the years 2016 to 2020, in tabular forms; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2305/22]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health the number of public health nurses in the CHO7 area; the breakdown of the areas in which they are based in CHO7 in each of the years 2016 to 2020, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2306/22]
- 2022-01-20 Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health the amount his Department pays to sponsor a television programme (details supplied); the length of time the contract is for; the amount paid to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2693/22]
Children 6 questions
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the criteria and threshold that Tusla use for the allocation of a social worker; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63014/21]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the number of children in State care at the start of December 2021, in tabular form indicating the type of care, for example, foster, private, residential and secure; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63276/21]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the number of times that children in State care have been accommodated in hotel accommodation each month in 2021, in tabular form; the policies and procedures for such instances; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63277/21]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the number of children between the ages 16 and 17 years who were made wards of court since 2015; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2673/22]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the number of children who were made wards of court since 2015; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2674/22]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the number of children in State care who on turning 18 years of age were made wards of court since 2015. [2675/22]
Justice 2 questions
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Justice the length of time the pilot of the mental health crisis de-escalation team will be rolled out for in County Limerick in 2022; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [63137/21]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Justice if she will report on the work undertaken on the reconfiguration of the child protection units in An Garda Síochána; the impact this reconfiguration has had on the number of cases being investigated each year; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [63278/21]
Housing 1 question
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the amount of funding allocated to each local authority for the local authority home loan scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1779/22]
Education 1 question
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Education the reason the proposed school in the new development of the Grange and Kilcarberry, Dublin on the Nangor Road will now not go ahead; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [63389/21]
Further and Higher Education 1 question
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the estimated cost to extend the SUSI grant to part-time college courses. [63170/21]

New lobbying 22 returns

Saoirse Housing Association CLG Children and Youth Affairs
- CEO, Allison Graham was invited to present at the Oireachtais Joint Committee on Justice on 3rd November 2021 on the topic of ‘Women’s shelters / domestic abuse refuges’. In advance of the committee meeting on 3rd November, we contacted all local TD's in the Dublin South -West and Dublin Mid-West constituencies where our services operate, to ask for their support by attending this meeting and support our on-going efforts to make domestic violence a political priority.
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.
South Dublin Chamber Economic Development and Industry
- report on economic growth opportunities and barriers in South Dublin County
Early Childhood Ireland Children and Youth Affairs
- More investment in early years and school age care
Safetynet Primary Care Justice and Equality
- Invited to speak to the Joint Committee on Children, Disability, Equality, and Integration relating to the agenda item “Experiences of Migrant Communities engaging with State Bodies, the health care system and other social services”, Submitted a statement and attended a live
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.
HINES REAL ESTATE IRELAND LIMITED Development and Zoning
- Discussion around request by Hines to reinstate Town Centre zoning at Liffey Valley
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
Ibec · 3 returns Economic Development and Industry
- Engagement on business priorities for the Dublin & Mid-East region
- Business priorities for the forthcoming Transport Strategy for the Greater Dublin Area
- 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)
Pieta House Health
- Statutory support for Pieta's suicide prevention programmes in budget 2022
Cheeverstown Charity Justice and Equality
- An email was sent to local TDs to highlight the Dept of Health disability capacity review to 2032 and the National Federation of Voluntary Service Providers briefing
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
Mental Health Reform Health
- To advocate for legislative change and increased public funding for mental health.
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)
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

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