Dublin South-West — week of Mon, 17 Jan

Colm Brophy — Fine Gael 0 votes · 0 questions · 19 new lobbying returns

New lobbying 19 returns

Jesuit Refugee Service (JRS) Ireland Justice and Equality
- In November 2021, JRS Ireland launched the research paper 'Protection with Dignity - A Humane Response to Global Forced Displacement'. As part of the effort to inform policy and practice in ensuring people seeking refuge and protection are received with generosity and dignity, JRS Ireland sent launch invitations and made copies of the report recommendations available to multiple relevant public officials.
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
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
DOCHAS - THE IRISH ASSOCIATION OF NON- GOVERNMENTAL DEVELOPMENT ORGANISATIONS Foreign Affairs
- Dóchas Pre-Budget Submission 2022 (Official Development Assistance)
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
Janssen Sciences Ireland UC Health
- Sharing information on European Beating Cancer Plan and impact on Ireland
Sightsavers Ireland Justice and Equality
- Calling on the Irish Government to participate in the 2022 Global Disability summit and to: 1 Demonstrate strong effective leadership by sending high-level representatives to the Summit; 2 Make ambitious, measurable and actionable commitments that are fully resourced and focus on neglected areas, particularly the rights of women and girls; 3 Ensure people with disabilities and their representative organisations are involved in the development of their countries’ commitments.
Ibec · 2 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
150Bond Transport
- Legislation to regulate the use of e-scooters in Ireland (Road Traffic and Roads Bill 2021)
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
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
Amnesty International Ireland Health
- Amnesty International’s new global report: "A Double Dose of Inequality: Pharma Companies and the Covid-19 Vaccines Crisis"
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

John Lahart — Fianna Fáil 0 votes · 22 questions · 41 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 22 total

Health 10 questions
- 2022-01-19 Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Health his views on the report recently launched by Tallaght drugs and alcohol task force with regard to emerging trends in relation to drugs and crack cocaine in particular. [62987/21]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Health the position regarding the prevention of tuberculosis in Ireland with specific regard to the roll-out of the BCG vaccine which appears to have stalled since 2015-2016; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1126/22]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Health when an alternative booster shot will be available for a very small cohort of persons who have been advised for medical reasons not to receive a further vaccine (details supplied) but instead another vaccine in its place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1582/22]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Health the measures he plans to take to ensure that antigen tests are made available at least not above cost by retailers and pharmacists (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1634/22]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Health if he will provide an update on the situation with regard to the building and ownership of the proposed new national maternity hospital at St. Vincent's University Hospital. [2317/22]
- 2022-01-20 Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Health the number of frontline personnel whole-time equivalent in the National Ambulance Service at the end of each year since 2016; the number of additional personnel who are expected to be recruited in 2022; and the overall increases in personnel in whole-time equivalent terms that is projected for 2022, in tabular form. [2811/22]
- 2022-01-20 Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Health the plans that are in place for development of the National Ambulance Service over the next five years. [2812/22]
- 2022-01-20 Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Health the number of additional staff whole-time equivalent that will be required by the National Ambulance Service over the next five years; the estimated full-year cost of recruiting same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2813/22]
- 2022-01-20 Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Health when the 2022 HSE service plan will be published. [2814/22]
- 2022-01-20 Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Health the number of emergency ambulances currently in service according to the year they entered service; the number of intermediate care ambulances currently in service by the year they entered service; the number of rapid response vehicles currently in service by the year in which they entered service and the HSE region in which they are based in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2815/22]
Housing 3 questions
- 2022-01-19 Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage his views on the positions of an organisation (details supplied) with regard to homelessness; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63113/21]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the status of a request by Tallaght Fire Station for the provision of an aerial platform at the station; if his attention has been drawn to the importance of having a permanent aerial platform in place at Tallaght Fire Station; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2168/22]
- 2022-01-20 Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Housing; Local Government and Heritage when a person (details supplied) will receive their full pension entitlements from his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2753/22]
Justice 2 questions
- 2022-01-19 Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Justice her views on the fact that the operators of unregulated websites are earning thousands of euro by block booking appointments on the State’s online visa system; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [63007/21]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Justice if she will address a matter (details supplied) in relation to the criteria for undocumented migrants scheme. [2318/22]
Public 2 questions
- 2022-01-20 Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the estimated cost to the public service in 2021 of remote working; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2358/22]
- 2022-01-20 Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will provide an update on the report of the Independent Body Examining Additional Working Hours; if the Government is accepting the recommendations; the estimated full-year cost of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2357/22]
Tourism 2 questions
- 2022-01-20 Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the number of applications and grants under the live performance support scheme 3, LPSS3 and for the seasonal musical theatre and pantomime scheme, LPSS2, by county in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2500/22]
- 2022-01-20 Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media her plans to encourage wider participation in sport across all ages and abilities; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2499/22]
Environment 1 question
- 2022-01-19 Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the way he plans to tackle Ireland’s energy needs given the decision to progress the Bill banning offshore drilling for oil and gas; the steps that have been put in place in the short and medium-term; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63109/21]
Rural 1 question
- 2022-01-19 Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the agencies and organisations that received the social enterprise capital grant scheme for dispersal in 2021 in an area (details supplied); the way the grant was advertised locally; the number of applicants; the organisations to which funding was dispersed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1940/22]
Education 1 question
- 2022-01-20 Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Education if she is considering changes to junior certificate assessment examinations (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2711/22]

New lobbying 41 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 Fianna Fail Parliamentary Party
Irish Platform for Patients' Organisations, Science and Industry Budgetary matters
- Pre Budget 2022 Submission
Huntington's Disease Association of Ireland Health
- To request a joint meeting with Minister Butler, Minister Rabbitte and clinicians working with Huntington's disease to highlight the need for a coordinated specialist service and to propose a development plan for Huntington's disease.
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 · 2 returns Children and Youth Affairs
- Joint Labour Committee on Early Years
- More investment in early years and school age care
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
Vintners' Federation of Ireland Public Expenditure and Reform
- Financial Supports for the Pub Sector
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.
Foróige, National Youth Development Organisation · 2 returns Health · Children and Youth Affairs
- Public Health Measures relating to youth work
- Meeting convened by Senator Malcolm Byrne to discuss the most pressing issues facing young people and the role of non formal education as the Fianna Fáil party look to develop 'A New Deal for Young People'
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
Janssen Sciences Ireland UC Health
- Sharing information on European Beating Cancer Plan and impact on Ireland
The Soar Foundation CLG Health
- The Soar Foundation was invited to contribute to The Oireachtas Sub-committee on Mental Health on the impact of Covid-19 on Teenagers.
Children's Books Ireland CLG Education and Training
- Lobbying in relation to funding for primary school libraries
Superpedestrian Ireland Ltd. Transport
- Micromobility Legislation
Ibec · 4 returns Economic Development and Industry · Transport
- 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
150Bond Transport
- Legislation to regulate the use of e-scooters in Ireland (Road Traffic and Roads Bill 2021)
Macra na Feirme Children and Youth Affairs
- Young rural people & the after affects of Covid-19
Irish Hospital Consultants Association Health
- Pre-budget submission concerning the 2022 health budget on increased capacity and resourcing needs of acute hospital and mental health services, recruitment and retention of consultants, and clinical indemnity.
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
The Alzheimer Society of Ireland Health
- The Alzheimer Society lobbied as part of its Pre Budget Submission for robust funding for dementia supports
Home and Community Care Ireland Health
- Update on issues in the home care sector
Irish Cancer Society Health
- Children Adolescents and Young Adults Living with Cancer
Mental Health Reform Health
- To advocate for legislative change and increased public funding for mental health.
Licensed Vintners Association Trade
- Developing a plan to allow Dublin pubs to survive the Covid-19 crisis
FTI Consulting Health
- FTI Consulting sent a copy of a press release, on behalf of Jazz Pharmaceuticals, regarding the public announcement of HSE’s reimbursement of Epidyolex
Vape Business Ireland · 2 returns Health
- Letter to Oireachtas Committee on Health members regarding the cancellation of the scheduled hearing with Vape Business Ireland as part of the PLS of the Public Health (Tobacco and Nicotine Inhaling Products) Bill.
- Letter to Oireachtas Committee on Health members to provide detail on the UK's National Health Service decision to prescribe vaping products to help smokers move away from smoked tobacco products.
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
Benefacts Public Expenditure and Reform
- To update on the status of Benefacts re future funding
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

Paul Murphy — People Before Profit-Solidarity 0 votes · 41 questions · 32 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 41 total

Health 11 questions
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the waiting time for those seeking transgender health care (details supplied); if his attention has been drawn to the fact that just to be first seen is now a waiting time of over two and a half years; if his attention has been further drawn to the fact that according to a study carried out, this kind of waiting time is actively dangerous, considering the rates of both suicidal ideation and attempts among pretransition trans people; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that patients are forced to answer invasive questions regarding their sexuality, including various sex acts they have engaged in, the number of partners they have been with and the genders of these partners; his views on whether such questions are of zero clinical necessity; and if his attention has been drawn to the fact that patients have reportedly been refused treatment on the basis of them being autistic or having ADHD. [63493/21]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Health his views on whether elderly patients should have visitation rights for a dedicated family member or advocate; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that in some cases telephoning is not a viable option due to deafness or poor hearing which leaves families reliant on a daily phone call from overstretched hospital staff to update them on their condition. [1254/22]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the issue of poor access to food for staff who work in Tallaght University Hospital (details supplied); and if his Department will work with the hospital to ensure that the canteen remains open for longer periods in order to facilitate staff who work shifts. [1345/22]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Health his position on the BCG vaccine given that no child has been vaccinated against TB in Ireland since 2015; and his plans in relation to same going forward (details supplied). [1346/22]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Health the number of children that have been admitted suffering from Covid-19 per day since the start of December 2021; and the breakdown by hospital including children's wards in general hospitals in addition to children's hospitals by age breakdown, that is, under 5, 5 to 11 and 12 years of age and upwards if possible. [1640/22]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Health when a booster vaccine (details supplied) will be made available to persons who are medically vulnerable who had a myocarditis and pericarditis reaction to an mRNA vaccine, who are following the advice of a medical professional not to receive an mRNA booster and are currently on a waiting list for the booster. [1666/22]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Health if a date will be chosen in January 2022 to meet with an association (details supplied) given a planned meeting scheduled for 11 January 2021 was cancelled and the meeting has not been rescheduled to date. [1830/22]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Health the budget for each community health organisation for homecare packages. [1925/22]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Health the number of homecare hours that were allocated to each CHO in 2021 and that have been allocated for 2022. [1926/22]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Health the number of homecare hours that were outsourced to private care by CHO in 2021 and it is planned to outsource in 2022. [1927/22]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the fact that those presenting to the accident and emergency department in St. James’s Hospital must wait outside in line to gain entry; his views on whether waiting out in the freezing cold conditions is not the correct process for those who are already so ill that they must attend the emergency department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2125/22]
Housing 7 questions
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will remove hares from the open season order and stop all shooting, hunting and coursing of hares given the threatened nature of the Irish hare species and the pressure it is under (details supplied). [62995/21]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if local councils carry out means testing and calculation for social housing eligibility based on net or gross income; if the maximum household income will be increased to reflect the rising cost of living; and if local councils remove persons from the social housing list who are over the HAP limit. [63226/21]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage , further to Parliamentary Question No. 256 of 14 December 2021, the person or body that gives approval for the location of hare coursing. [63295/21]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of houses covered by thermal upgrade contract number 123 (details supplied); the number of those houses that have had asbestos identified; and the number in which the asbestos is being removed. [63554/21]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the reason that the asbestos identified at a location (details supplied) will not be removed as part of works given that it has previously been suggested by contractors that it should be removed. [63555/21]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the reason that a thermal upgrade (details supplied) is only targeting a C grade building energy rating when all national targets now are for ratings of B or higher; if the fact that it is not reaching a B rating will affect the ability of the local authority to receive grant support for this work; and if these houses will need another retrofitting in the future to bring them up to a B rating. [63556/21]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the circumstances in which a local authority will fit stoves as part of thermal upgrades (details supplied); and the factors that are used to determine whether a house receives a stove or not. [63557/21]
Children 5 questions
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if he will address a matter regarding crèche fees (details supplied). [62965/21]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the supports his Department has in place to support the early years sector when dealing with staffing shortages due to illness as staff need to isolate and follow the public health guidance given that the Department of Education has supports in place for schools; the reason the supports differentiate when it comes to preschool settings; and if his attention has been drawn to the fact that currently they have to apply for force majeure when they have to close due to staff shortages which does not always guarantee payment. [63031/21]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth his views on whether the Mother and Baby Home Commission of Investigation Report no longer stands as a credible record and the Government must now drastically amend the redress scheme to recognise all human rights violations given the High Court declaration on 17 December 2021 that eight survivors were denied fair procedures by the Commission of Investigation; if his Department will hold an inquest held into the deaths and disappearances of children and mothers; and his further views on whether the Government must give full access to the Commission archive. [63472/21]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if his attention has been drawn to the recommendations of the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Children, Disability, Equality, Integration and Youth on the Birth Information and Tracing Bill; and if he plans to ensure these recommendations are implemented. [63473/21]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if his attention has been drawn to a campaign (details supplied) which outlines ways of supporting children living in emergency accommodation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1835/22]
Education 3 questions
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Education if her Department will arrange concessionary transport for a student (details supplied); the status of the application for same; and when the transport will be provided. [63213/21]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Education her plans for reviewing the minimum qualification for special needs assistants; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [63603/21]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Education the rationale for excluding part-time service from recognition for the purposes of incremental credit for teachers (details supplied); if this can be reviewed in view of the Protection of Employees (Part-Time Work) Act 2001; and her views on whether teachers with relevant part-time work experience should receive pro-rata incremental credit for such experience. [2108/22]
Social 3 questions
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Social Protection if her Department will be reviewing the amount given to those on the household benefits package for their fuel given the current rising energy costs and the decisions to launch a scheme allowing households to receive €100 off their first electricity bill of 2022. [63060/21]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Social Protection if advice will be provided in relation to a US citizen (details supplied) who is living in Ireland with their Irish spouse; and the way this issue can be resolved. [1364/22]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Social Protection her views in relation to returning to signing on at post offices and if this would increase the risk for recipients and post office staff of contracting the omicron variant of the Covid-19 virus (details supplied). [1814/22]
Justice 3 questions
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Justice if she will consider suspending extradition to Poland (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [63029/21]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Justice if her Department will withdraw the European Union treaty review applications and temporary stamp 4 in relation to temporary stamp 4 holders who will not be eligible for the undocumented scheme; if these persons will be added to the list of those included in the undocumented scheme; and if she will consider their time with revoked European Union treaty right permissions as undocumented. [1644/22]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Justice if in relation to legal support for divorcing couples, her Department will make changes (details supplied); and if not, the reason. [1652/22]
Tourism 2 questions
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the amount of funding the National Library of Ireland provides to the Museum of Literature. [62974/21]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media when a decision will be made on the sports capital programme application made by a club (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [63601/21]
Agriculture 2 questions
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if his attention has been drawn to a report detailing the recreational shooting of sheep, goats and deer by trophy hunter tourists; if this breaches animal protection legislation; and if he will act to stop it and prosecute those responsible (details supplied). [62994/21]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of greyhounds injured, killed and destroyed at tracks in 2021; the names of the greyhounds; the nature of each injury and death and destruction; and the associated dates and track locations. [62996/21]
Taoiseach 1 question
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Taoiseach if he will report on the work of the parliamentary liaison unit of his Department. [60212/21]
Environment 1 question
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if those in rented accommodation that are on a pre-pay power plan are also entitled to the €100 off their electric bill in relation to the scheme allowing households to receive €100 off their first electricity bill of 2022. [63057/21]
Foreign 1 question
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if his Department will cut all trade in products and services between Ireland and Israel (details supplied). [63461/21]
Defence 1 question
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Defence if his Department will work in relation to the report prepared by the military authorities with the injured parties to ensure that they are satisfied that the terms of reference include and investigate all of the avenues that they have requested (details supplied). [63073/21]
Further and Higher Education 1 question
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the amount of funding that University College Dublin provides to the Museum of Literature. [62978/21]

New lobbying 32 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.
Clare Public Participation Network Community
- Anti Poverty Strategy Project in Clare
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 Children and Youth Affairs
- Budget 2022 follow-up
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
Christian Aid Ireland · 3 returns Finance · Foreign Affairs
- 'Single Malt' tax avoidance structures
- Business & human rights, corporate accountability
- Global vaccine access, TRIPS waiver
Comhlámh Health
- Seeking support for the TRIPS waiver in relation to Covid-19 vaccines
Banking & Payments Federation Ireland Banking and Financial Institutions
- BPFI future of Banking Report
Fórsa trade union Employment
- Did presentations and sought support for Fórsa's campaign on the introduction of the Four Day Working Week from some Oireachtas members.
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 · 4 returns Economic Development and Industry · Employment
- 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
- Engagement on the issue of A Four Day Work Week
SIPTU - Services Industrial Professional Trade Union Economic Development and Industry
- "Consultation re The General Scheme of Payment of Wages (Amendment) (Tips and Gratuities) Bill. There are plans to bypass the consultative stage of the process which prevents further discussions and opportunities for stakeholders, such as unions and workers, from engaging and inputting to its content. Part of One Galway Campaign"
150Bond Transport
- Legislation to regulate the use of e-scooters in Ireland (Road Traffic and Roads Bill 2021)
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
Oxfam Ireland · 2 returns EU Affairs · Foreign Affairs
- TRIPS Waiver
- Foreign affairs policies specifically Climate Justice, Business and Human Rights, Vaccine access, Sustainable Food systems
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 · 3 returns Foreign Affairs
- Human rights in Israel and the occupied Palestinian territory
- Business and Human Rights
- Vaccine Equity
Environmental Pillar Justice and Equality
- Highlighted Chief Justice's conference on Access to Justice
National Women's Council of Ireland Health
- Slaintecare; Womens Health Action Plan
Amnesty International Ireland Trade
- People's Vaccine Coalition communications to Oireachtas Committee on Enterprise, Trade and Employment re need for TRIPS waiver at WTO to allow more Covid-19 vaccines and treatments to be produced on a global scale
Irish Council for International Students (ICOS) Education and Training
- Wrote to all members of Oireachtas to invite to international student report launch

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New lobbying 31 returns

Jesuit Refugee Service (JRS) Ireland Justice and Equality
- In November 2021, JRS Ireland launched the research paper 'Protection with Dignity - A Humane Response to Global Forced Displacement'. As part of the effort to inform policy and practice in ensuring people seeking refuge and protection are received with generosity and dignity, JRS Ireland sent launch invitations and made copies of the report recommendations available to multiple relevant public officials.
Rare Diseases Ireland Health
- Request to meet with Health Committee on rare disease policy
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.
THE DUBLIN WELL WOMAN CENTRE LIMITED Health
- Planning for the introduction of free contraception for women aged 17 - 25 during 2022
Irish Platform for Patients' Organisations, Science and Industry · 2 returns Health · Budgetary matters
- Letter to the Chair of the Joint Committee on Health, outlining several concerns around the governance and implementation of the ehealth element of the Slaintecare reform programme.
- Pre Budget 2022 Submission
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
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
Janssen Sciences Ireland UC Health
- Sharing information on European Beating Cancer Plan and impact on Ireland
Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation Health
- Treatment of student nurse and midwives during pandemic and publication and implementation of the McHugh Report
Ibec · 2 returns Economic Development and Industry
- Engagement on business priorities for the Dublin & Mid-East region
- Business priorities for the forthcoming Transport Strategy for the Greater Dublin Area
150Bond Transport
- Legislation to regulate the use of e-scooters in Ireland (Road Traffic and Roads Bill 2021)
Irish Hospital Consultants Association Health
- Pre-budget submission concerning the 2022 health budget on increased capacity and resourcing needs of acute hospital and mental health services, recruitment and retention of consultants, and clinical indemnity.
Irish Medical Organisation Health
- Measures to support doctor mental health and well-being
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
Home and Community Care Ireland Health
- Update on issues in the home care sector
Mental Health Reform Health
- To advocate for legislative change and increased public funding for mental health.
Irish Cancer Society Health
- Public Health (Tobacco and Nicotine Inhaling Products) Bill
FTI Consulting Health
- FTI Consulting sent a copy of a press release, on behalf of Jazz Pharmaceuticals, regarding the public announcement of HSE’s reimbursement of Epidyolex
Uisce Éireann Energy and Natural Resources
- Discussion concerning water and waste water services in Ireland and Connection and Developer Services in Irish Water
Wilson Hartnell Health
- Engagement on the importance of ventilation in indoor settings and the role that air management can play in reducing the spread of airborne illnesses
Vape Business Ireland · 2 returns Health
- Letter to Oireachtas Committee on Health members regarding the cancellation of the scheduled hearing with Vape Business Ireland as part of the PLS of the Public Health (Tobacco and Nicotine Inhaling Products) Bill.
- Letter to Oireachtas Committee on Health members to provide detail on the UK's National Health Service decision to prescribe vaping products to help smokers move away from smoked tobacco products.
ITMAC - Irish Tobacco Manufacturers' Advisory Committee Community
- End-of-year mailer to all Oireachtas members highlighting key 2021 successes of the Show Me ID - Be Age Ok responsible retailing programme.
Multiple Sclerosis Ireland Health
- MS Ireland invited a number of public officials to a photocell for the launch of a survey to examine the societal cost of MS
Amnesty International Ireland Health
- Amnesty International’s new global report: "A Double Dose of Inequality: Pharma Companies and the Covid-19 Vaccines Crisis"
Irish Council for International Students (ICOS) Education and Training
- Wrote to all members of Oireachtas to invite to international student report launch