Galway East — week of Mon, 17 Jan

Seán Canney — Independent 0 votes · 27 questions · 61 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 27 total

Health 11 questions
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Seán Canney asked the Minister for Health the progress that has been made in addressing delays in progressing paperwork for a drug (details supplied); if his attention has been drawn to the difficulties that these delays are causing for persons with chronic migraine; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63093/21]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Seán Canney asked the Minister for Health if a child (details supplied) will receive the necessary supports they require; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63121/21]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Seán Canney asked the Minister for Health the status of persons who are excluded from services (details supplied); the way the issue will be rectified; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63122/21]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Seán Canney asked the Minister for Health if his Department has previously commissioned or intends to commission research into the evidence which indicates that pain is experienced by unborn babies from 20 weeks of gestation onwards. [1084/22]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Seán Canney asked the Minister for Health the interment arrangements for the remains of babies from late-term abortions in circumstances in which the parents of the baby do not undertake personal arrangements; and if the baby is buried in a designated plot within the hospital grounds or elsewhere. [1085/22]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Seán Canney asked the Minister for Health if it will be ensured that the terms of reference for the review of the abortion legislation will include matters (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1564/22]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Seán Canney asked the Minister for Health if he will update the long-term illness scheme to include amputees; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1614/22]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Seán Canney asked the Minister for Health the amount spent by the HSE on contact lenses prescribed for medical use in eye conditions such as keratoconus or other eye conditions in 2021 and each of the past five years; the geographical breakdown of the area in which the funding was spent; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1791/22]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Seán Canney asked the Minister for Health the eye conditions that were treated with medically necessary contact lenses funded by the HSE; the breakdown of the funding provided and the various conditions involved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1792/22]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Seán Canney asked the Minister for Health if he will establish a reporting group to investigate the instances of the negative effects that Covid-19 vaccines have had on a small minority of persons; the supports and services that will be put in place for those persons; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1833/22]
- 2022-01-20 Deputy Seán Canney asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the GMS dentistry service is no longer available to medical card holders; if he plans to intervene in order to provide a service that is workable; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2761/22]
Housing 6 questions
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Seán Canney asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will provide additional funding under the housing aid for older people scheme to reflect the unprecedented increase in the costs of materials and labour; if this funding will be 100% grant funded by his Department to the local authorities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63175/21]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Seán Canney asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he and his Department support the master plan for Moore Street as developed by a group (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63176/21]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Seán Canney asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will alter the regulations on the registration of septic tanks to allow persons who purchase a property in which the septic tank has not been previously registered to register same in order to be eligible for grant aid to upgrade for environmental reasons; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63471/21]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Seán Canney asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage when the hen harrier threat response plan will be published; the reason for the long delay in the publication of the plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1780/22]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Seán Canney asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he plans to introduce a new tenant purchase scheme for tenants of social houses, including Part V houses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2038/22]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Seán Canney asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will amend the tenant purchase scheme to allow carers who have given up work to care for loved ones to avail of the amended scheme to ensure that carers are not discriminated against in terms of purchasing their own homes. [2039/22]
Finance 2 questions
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Seán Canney asked the Minister for Finance the amount his Department estimates it received in overpaid taxes in 2020 and 2021; his plans to make taxpayers aware of their overpayments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2041/22]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Seán Canney asked the Minister for Finance his plans to put in place a tax regime which properly reflects the costs that persons working from home incur in terms of electricity, heat and broadband; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2042/22]
Tourism 2 questions
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Seán Canney asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the amount of public funding or public support received by a club (details supplied) in 2020; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [63125/21]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Seán Canney asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the amount of public funding or public support received by League of Ireland clubs in 2020; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [63126/21]
Enterprise 1 question
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Seán Canney asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he will add physiotherapists and occupational therapists to the critical skills occupations list to meet the present staffing crisis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2201/22]
Environment 1 question
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Seán Canney asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he will amend the SEAI rule on a one home one visit in the SEAI warmer homes scheme to allow homeowners reapply for works that were not supported by grants in the 2014 scheme such as external wall insulation on houses in which walls were solid and could not be insulated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2520/22]
Education 1 question
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Seán Canney asked the Minister for Education when she will publish her plans for the junior and leaving certificate exams for 2022; if she will publish them at the earliest possible date to allay the fears and concerns of students, parents and teachers; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1811/22]
Social 1 question
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Seán Canney asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will consider raising the income threshold for the fuel allowance in order that persons living alone who are in receipt of a contributory pension and half-rate carer’s allowance can access the fuel allowance; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [63529/21]
Children 1 question
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Seán Canney asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if there is an investigative unit in place to investigate anomalies in the files of persons who gave birth to children in mother and baby homes whose files are not correct; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1613/22]
Justice 1 question
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Seán Canney asked the Minister for Justice if she will consider amending the undocumented scheme to provide assistance to the many non-EEA nationals who are living and working in Ireland long-term in vulnerable conditions having come to Ireland initially to work on a stamp 4 visa; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1960/22]

New lobbying 61 returns

Muscular Dystrophy Society of Ireland GLC Budgetary matters
- As part of MDI's Pre-Budget 2022 campaign (see May-August 2021 return also), members were invited to take part in a letter-writing campaign to local TDs and senators, asking for their support for our submission. Key asks include: increase funding for Personal Assistance; increase core social welfare rates affecting people with MD and their carers; extend medical card eligibility for children aged 16 years and over who have MD; increase funding for housing/accommodation and supports etc.
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.
COPE Galway CLG Public Expenditure and Reform
- Budget 2022 Submission detailing a range of measures for inclusion in respect of addressing homelessness, the building of additional social housing, enhancements to legislation to protect tenants of residential dwellings, measures to support older people to continue to live in their homes, the provision of additional domestic abuse refuge spaces for women and children and increases in social welfare rates including the old age pension
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
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
Pender & Associates Ltd Employment
- Letter outlining concerns over impact of visa scheme on home care sector
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.
Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation Health
- Treatment of student nurse and midwives during pandemic and publication and implementation of the McHugh Report
Gibney Communications Agriculture
- To highlight the imminent crisis facing the horticultural sector as a result of restrictions placed on the harvesting of Irish horticultural peat.
Ibec · 2 returns Economic Development and Industry
- Economic policy and investment priorities for the West Region
- Dáil decision on the Unified Patent Court
Ability West · 2 returns Budgetary matters
- Invitation to DPOs to discuss the campaign run by the National Federation of Voluntary Service Providers ahead of Budget 2022 (Oct 2021)
- Correspondence to DPOs to highlight unmet needs and challenges ahead of Budget 2022 (in October 2021)
Liquid Gas Ireland Energy and Natural Resources
- To highlight the role of LPG and BioLPG in reducing greenhouse gas emissions and contributing to cleaner air in rural Ireland. Consumer choice and affordability of energy solutions will be key for the economic recovery of rural household and businesses in order to reduce carbon emissions.
Cuala Senior Care Limited Employment
- Concerns over impact of visa scheme on home care sector Meeting to discuss concerns over impact of visa scheme on home care sector
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA · 10 returns Agriculture · Environment · Transport · Health · Budgetary matters
- Save Irish Farming Rally
- Signpost Farms
- IFA's Response to the CAP Funding Proposals 2023 – 2027.
- Development of Greenways
- Forestry Licences
- Carbon Budgets/Climate Action
- Green Ribbon Walks 2021 - IFA's Let's Talk and Walk
- Nitrates Action Plan (NAP)
- IFA Budget 2022 Submission - Tax Measures to Support Growth & Restructuring.
- IFA Budget 2022 Submission - Expenditure to Support Farm Enterprises.
Small Firms Association (SFA) Budgetary matters
- Submission on Budget 2022
Instinctif Partners Public Affairs Ireland Community
- Shared a position paper on Budget 2022 and the funding of the greyhound racing industry.
Macra na Feirme · 19 returns Budgetary matters · Finance · Agriculture
- Macra na Feirme 2022 Budget - Youth Work Funding
- Macra na Feirme 2022 Budget - Health
- Macra na Feirme 2022 Budget - VAT Review
- Macra na Feirme 2022 Budget - Farm Income & Tax
- Macra na Feirme 2022 Budget - Farm Income & Tax
- Macra na Feirme 2022 Budget - Energy Generation
- Macra na Feirme 2022 Budget - Energy Generation
- Macra na Feirme 2022 Budget - Farmer Health, Safety & Wellbeing
- Macra na Feirme 2022 Budget - Farmer Health, Safety & Wellbeing
- Macra na Feirme 2022 Budget - Capital Taxes
- Macra na Feirme 2022 Budget - Capital Taxes
- Macra na Feirme 2022 Budget - Transport
- Macra na Feirme 2022 Budget - Transport
- Macra na Feirme 2022 Budget - Sustainability Measures
- Macra na Feirme 2022 Budget - Sustainability Measures
- Macra na Feirme 2022 Budget - Youth Unemployment & Education
- Macra na Feirme 2022 Budget - Youth Unemployment & Education
- Macra na Feirme 2022 Budget - Rural Infrastructure
- Macra na Feirme 2022 Budget - Rural Infrastructure
Wind Energy Ireland Energy and Natural Resources
- Foreshore licence applications
Iarnród Éireann Irish Rail Transport
- Update on Iarnród Éireann’s Strategy 2027, Investment plans, and the role rail can play in addressing the climate emergency through a sustainable transport network
Autism Spectrum Information, Advice and Meeting Point Ltd, Trading as AsIAm Children and Youth Affairs
- Engaged with relevant public representatives and officials on the Regional Group's proposed Autism Bill
Galway Chamber Budgetary matters
- Distribution of Galway Chamber Budget 2022 Submission
Retailers Against Smuggling · 2 returns Finance
- A mailout outlining RAS activities from Q3 2021
- 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.
Irish Council for Civil Liberties Justice and Equality
- Mother and Baby Homes
National Federation of Voluntary Service Providers Supporting People with Intellectual Disability Budgetary matters
- Advocating for sufficient funding to meet unmet needs for people with disabilities in Budget 2022, and to ensure sustainability of service provision
Irish Council for International Students (ICOS) Education and Training
- Wrote to all members of Oireachtas to invite to international student report launch

What your Galway East TDs did this week

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Questions asked 27 total

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