Galway West — week of Mon, 17 Jan

Catherine Connolly — Independent 0 votes · 29 questions · 40 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 29 total

Health 8 questions
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Health the number of persons in County Galway who have been approved for the home support service but are still on the waiting list; the number waiting over 6, 12, 18 and 24 months respectively; the longest period of time a person has been waiting; the average length of time that persons have been waiting; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62941/21]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Health the number of persons in each CHO who have been approved for the home support service but are still on the waiting list; the number waiting over 6, 12, 18 and 24 months respectively; the longest period of time a person has been waiting; the average length of time that persons have been waiting in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62942/21]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Health the number of homecare hours applied for by CHO2 in each of the past five years; the number of homecare hours granted in CHO2 over each of the past five years in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62943/21]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Health the number of homecare hours applied for in County Galway over each of the past five years; the number of homecare hours granted in County Galway over each of the past five years in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62944/21]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Health the details of all service providers providing home support services in Galway city and county in tabular form; the number of home support hours contracted to each service provider in Galway city and county in each month in 2020 and 2021, in tabular form; the number of home support hours delivered by each service provider in Galway city and county in each month in 2020 and 2021; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63070/21]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Health the measures that are in place to ensure the updating of the EU Digital COVID Certificate to accommodate the booster vaccine given many persons will be unable to access vital services in some European Union member states in the absence of such a certificate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1080/22]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Health the steps a person must take to obtain a second certificate of recovery from Covid-19 for the purposes of the EU Digital COVID Certificate in cases in which a person has been infected with the virus for a second time; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1138/22]
- 2022-01-20 Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Health when the publication of numbers of confirmed Covid-19 cases by local electoral area on Ireland’s COVID-19 Data Hub website will resume; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2725/22]
Justice 6 questions
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Justice her plans to extend the criteria of the new regularisation scheme to persons living long-term in Ireland who previously held EU treaty rights permissions and are currently on a temporary permission to remain; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [63575/21]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Justice her plans for the introduction of a regularisation scheme for temporary stamp 4 holders from the EU treaty review department who are living long-term in Ireland; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1405/22]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Justice her plans with regard to temporary stamp 4 holders who previously held EU treaty rights permissions to allow the period spent on temporary visas to be considered as undocumented for the purposes of the recently announced regularisation scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1406/22]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Justice the steps a person can take to have an elderly dependent relative who is from a non-EEA country join them in Ireland particularly in cases in which the person does not have an after-tax income of €60,000; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2205/22]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Justice the status of the implementation of measures to speed up processing times and to reduce the overall number of applicants in the international protection process; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2214/22]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Justice further to Parliamentary Question No. 347 of 10 December 2020, the status of the ratification by Ireland of the Optional Protocol to the Convention Against Torture; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2453/22]
Tourism 6 questions
- 2022-01-20 D'fhiafraigh Deputy Catherine Connolly den Aire Turasóireachta, Cultúir, Ealaíon, Gaeltachta, Spóirt agus Meán stádas na tuarascála dar teideal Tuarascáil Taighde do Tuismitheoirí na Gaeltachta agus go háirithe na moltaí 1 go 7 atá leagtha amach sa tuarascáil sin; agus an ndéanfaidh sí ráiteas ina thaobh. [2836/22]
- 2022-01-20 Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media further to Parliamentary Question No. 250 of 11 November 2021, her plans to publish the minutes taken in respect of fortnightly meetings between her Department and Galway 2020; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2440/22]
- 2022-01-20 Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media further to Parliamentary Question No. 130 of 11 November 2021, the expected timeline for the opening of the basic income pilot scheme for artists; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2439/22]
- 2022-01-20 D'fhiafraigh Deputy Catherine Connolly den Aire Turasóireachta, Cultúir, Ealaíon, Gaeltachta, Spóirt agus Meán maidir le Ceist Pharlaiminte Uimhir 108 ar an 11ú Samhain 2021, an dtabharfaidh sí soiléiriú ar an athbhreithniú atá idir lámha ag Údarás na Gaeltachta maidir leis na córais agus leis an gcur chuige atá i bhfeidhm ag an Údarás faoi láthair chun tacú le cur chun cinn na Gaeilge sna cliantchuideachtaí agus ar na bealaí a dhéantar an t-ábhar a bhaineann leo a riaradh; cén uair a thosaigh an t-athbhreithniú seo agus cathain a bheidh sé críochnaithe; cé atá i mbun oibre; cén uair a thosaigh an dara céim agus cathain a bheidh an taighde críochnaithe agus foilsithe [2442/22]
- 2022-01-20 D'fhiafraigh Deputy Catherine Connolly den Aire Turasóireachta, Cultúir, Ealaíon, Gaeltachta, Spóirt agus Meán an dtabharfaidh sí soiléiriú ar an gcoiste comhairleach atá beartaithe faoi Acht na dTeangacha Oifigiúla, 2003 arna leasú le hAcht na dTeangacha Oifigiúla (Leasú), 2021; cathain a bheidh an coiste i bhfeidhm; cé a bheidh ar an gcoiste; agus an ndéanfaidh sí ráiteas ina thaobh. [2443/22]
- 2022-01-20 D'fhiafraigh Deputy Catherine Connolly den Aire Turasóireachta, Cultúir, Ealaíon, Gaeltachta, Spóirt agus Meán maidir le Ceist Pharlaiminte Uimhir 114 ar an 11ú Samhain 2021, an dtabharfaidh sí soiléiriú ar stádas phlean teanga Oileáin Árann agus stádas phlean teanga na Gaeltachta Láir; cén fhad atá na pleananna sin os comhair na Roinne; cén dáta a mbeidh an dá phlean faofa; agus an ndéanfaidh sí ráiteas ina thaobh. [2441/22]
Children 4 questions
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the number of judicial review cases settled in relation to the Final Report of the Commission of Investigation into Mother and Baby Homes on 17 December 2021; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63434/21]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the number of direct provision and emergency accommodation centres which were in use by the International Protection Accommodation Services as of 31 December 2021; the occupancy of each of these centres as of 31 December 2021; the contracted capacity of each of these centres in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2211/22]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the number of persons who are resident in direct provision and emergency accommodation centres under the remit of the International Protection Accommodation Services who are awaiting a final determination on their international protection application; the number of persons still resident in such accommodation centres who have received a positive determination on their international protection application; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2212/22]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the status of his plans to close all emergency accommodation centres; the expected timeline for the closure of emergency centres that are still in operation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2213/22]
Public 2 questions
- 2022-01-20 Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the engagement he has had with the National Coastal Change Management Strategy Steering Group in 2021 and to date in 2022; if he will report on the work of the group; the number of times the group has met to date; the details of reports he has received from the Group; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2447/22]
- 2022-01-20 Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform further to Parliamentary Question No. 108 of 16 November 2021, the status of the flood relief works in the Spanish Arch area of Galway city; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2446/22]
Environment 1 question
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if his attention has been brought to a situation (details supplied); the analysis that has been carried out into the possibility of installing a black box for the houses concerned; the reason these nine houses have been excluded from the roll-out of the National Broadband Plan to date; the timeline for their connection under the National Broadband Plan; the reason for the delay in carrying out the surveying of this area; when the surveying will be carried out in respect of this area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63476/21]
Finance 1 question
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Finance the analysis his Department has carried out into increases in insurance premiums based on age; the analysis his Department has carried out into whether this practice is discriminatory; his plans to address potential discrimination in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2210/22]
Foreign 1 question
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if his attention has been drawn to the situation of a person (details supplied); if he has made representations regarding same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1081/22]

New lobbying 40 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.
Early Childhood Ireland Children and Youth Affairs
- Budget 2022 follow-up
Epilepsy Ireland · 2 returns Health
- Raising Epilepsy Ireland ongoing campaign on sodium valproate - need for inquiry, greater risk reduction measures and services for families.
- Contacted Deputies seeking responses to PQs that they had submitted which may be relevant to work of Epilepsy Ireland (Issues re HSE epilepsy services & funding)
Shannon Chamber Economic Development and Industry
- Follow on from Chambers Ireland call re COVID-19
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
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 · 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)
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA · 5 returns Environment · Agriculture · Health
- Signpost Farms
- IFA's Response to the CAP Funding Proposals 2023 – 2027.
- Carbon Budgets/Climate Action
- Green Ribbon Walks 2021 - IFA's Let's Talk and Walk
- Nitrates Action Plan (NAP)
Macra na Feirme · 11 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 - Energy Generation
- Macra na Feirme 2022 Budget - Farmer Health, Safety & Wellbeing
- Macra na Feirme 2022 Budget - Capital Taxes
- Macra na Feirme 2022 Budget - Transport
- Macra na Feirme 2022 Budget - Sustainability Measures
- Macra na Feirme 2022 Budget - Youth Unemployment & Education
- Macra na Feirme 2022 Budget - Rural Infrastructure
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.
Galway Chamber Budgetary matters
- Distribution of Galway Chamber Budget 2022 Submission
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 Penal Reform Trust Justice and Equality
- Share IPRT Views on the National Youth Justice Strategy 2021-2027 and Supporting Community Safety.
Environmental Pillar · 2 returns Justice and Equality · Environment
- Highlighted Chief Justice's conference on Access to Justice
- Considerations relevant to regularisation of the consent for the Derrybrien Windfarm, and Ireland's compliance with CJEU judgements c-251/06 and c-261/18.
Irish Council for Civil Liberties · 2 returns Justice and Equality · Children and Youth Affairs
- Mother and Baby Homes
- Adoption Information
Alcohol Action Ireland Health
- Public health alcohol policy
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

Hildegarde Naughton — Fine Gael 0 votes · 0 questions · 58 new lobbying returns

New lobbying 58 returns

Irish Postmasters' Union Communications
- Post Office Network
Restaurants Association of Ireland Tourism
- Briefing of the Fine Gael Parliamentary Party
Bolt Itx Transport
- Passage of Road Traffic and Roads Bill 2021 and concerns regarding max power provisions
Muscular Dystrophy Society of Ireland GLC Budgetary matters
- As part of MDI's Pre-Budget 2022 campaign (see May-August 2021 return also), members were invited to take part in a letter-writing campaign to local TDs and senators, asking for their support for our submission. Key asks include: increase funding for Personal Assistance; increase core social welfare rates affecting people with MD and their carers; extend medical card eligibility for children aged 16 years and over who have MD; increase funding for housing/accommodation and supports etc.
Alliance for Insurance Reform Banking and Financial Institutions
- Seeking policy decisions that will reduce the cost of insurance for our members and Irish society as a whole to affordable levels and keep it that way.
Connaught Airport Development Company Ltd Transport
- Funding supports due to Covid pandemic
Irish Exporters Association Transport
- Follow up to submitted feedback from IEA members on measures that could be taken to address the HGV driver shortage.
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) Transport
- Joint Position Paper (IWA, NCBI, Irish Guide Dogs submitted to the Minister of Ryann Naughton and Rabbitte and to trhe Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Disability Matters on Representation of Joint feedback to proposed legislation resulting in changes to the proposed wording on Road traffic Bill specifically e-scooters
Hume Brophy · 2 returns Transport
- Recovery of the Irish aviation sector and commitment to move to net zero emissions by 2050
- Sustainable Micro Mobility
Mainstream Renewable Power Energy and Natural Resources
- The contents and technical consequences of the Maritime Area Planning Bill
MSD Health
- Immunisation Policies
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.
daa plc Trade
- Request to DPO for support/input to daa International business development.
DHR Consultancy Limited Health
- Programme for Government commitment to roll out free contraception - activity from 1 September
Coach Tourism and Transport Council of Ireland Transport
- Sought support and intervention from Ministers for the relating to challenges facing members at a coach station
Aer Lingus Transport
- Travel restrictions, aviation recovery, supports for aviation sector
Ibec · 4 returns Finance · Employment · Economic Development and Industry · Justice and Equality
- Aircraft leasing
- Labour Employer Economic Forum
- Economic policy and investment priorities for the West Region
- Intellectual property in the context of civil justice reform and establishing Ireland as a global hub for litigation
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)
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA · 6 returns Agriculture · Transport · Health · Environment
- 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)
Irish Air Line Pilots Association (IALPA) · 7 returns Transport
- Non-Commercial Complex Operations
- Peer Support Programmes
- Proposed Amendments to the Air Navigation Bill
- Air Navigation Transportation Bill
- IALPA comments regarding the IAA letter dated 08 November 2021 circulated to Senators regarding the Air Navigation & Transport Bill.
- IALPA Letter to Department of Transport Re: AAIU R116 Accident Report
- Urgent letter regarding IAA Statements to Joint Committee on Transport & Communications on Wednesday 24 November 2021
Macra na Feirme · 8 returns Agriculture
- Macra na Feirme 2022 Budget - Farm Income & Tax
- Macra na Feirme 2022 Budget - Energy Generation
- Macra na Feirme 2022 Budget - Farmer Health, Safety & Wellbeing
- Macra na Feirme 2022 Budget - Capital Taxes
- Macra na Feirme 2022 Budget - Transport
- Macra na Feirme 2022 Budget - Sustainability Measures
- Macra na Feirme 2022 Budget - Youth Unemployment & Education
- Macra na Feirme 2022 Budget - Rural Infrastructure
Irish Road Haulage Association Transport
- Fuel Prices, Post budget 22 submission & Northern Ireland Protocol, Post Budget Submission 2022, Dublin port hours of opening issues.
Galway Chamber · 2 returns Development and Zoning · Economic Development and Industry
- Launch of Galway 2050, A Vision for Galway.
- Supports for new accelerator programmes in the west region and delivery of infrastructure projects for Galway
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
Irish Travel Agents Association · 2 returns Transport
- Calling on Government to reverse decision to cut EWSS and requesting that Travel Agents to be included in future financial supports.
- Covid 19 Business Support for Travel Agents
Irish Council for Civil Liberties Public Expenditure and Reform
- ICCL 2022 Pre-Budget Submission
Alcohol Action Ireland Transport
- Designated Driver campaign
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
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
Limelight Communications Transport
- Covid 19 business supports & Government policy relating to International Travel. Challenges facing the Travel Industry as international travel resumes.

John Connolly — Fianna Fáil 0 votes · 0 questions · 1 new lobbying return

New lobbying 1 return

Brendan Smith Environment
- I lobbied the councillors of Galway City Council to include the designation of Galway National Park City into the Galway City Development Plan 2023-2029

Mairéad Farrell — Sinn Féin 0 votes · 15 questions · 47 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 15 total

Public 10 questions
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the date the report by the Commission for Public Service Appointments into the recruitment process of ministerial drivers was issued; the terms of reference for this report; and the key findings of the report. [1342/22]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the methodology he will be using for the cost of his review of the freedom of information regime; and the way he will be calculating the cost savings that it generates. [2267/22]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he plans to remove the clauses in the heads of the Protected Disclosures (Amendment) Bill 2021 which the Oireachtas Joint Committees on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach deemed to be regressive; if he will be redrafting this Bill given the other serious concerns that the committee outlined in its pre-legislative scrutiny report (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2268/22]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the progress he has made to date implementing the recommendations of the report that was issued by the Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach in relation to top public service appointments and remuneration (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2269/22]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if his Department factored in the potential for increased productivity that might arise from the reduced Haddington Road working hours; and the methodology that was used by his Department to reach its estimated cost (details supplied). [2270/22]
- 2022-01-20 Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the progress that has been made to date with the roll-out of the pandemic bonus for front-line staff. [2513/22]
- 2022-01-20 Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the preparations he has made for the unwinding of unpaid hours in the Haddington Road Agreement. [2514/22]
- 2022-01-20 Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will implement the recommendations of the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach in view of the committee's report on the Protected Disclosures (Amendment) Bill 2021; if he will remove the regressive clauses that were identified by the committee; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2682/22]
- 2022-01-20 Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will examine the costs related to the freedom of information regime regarding High Court challenges taken by Departments or public bodies against the Office of the Information Commissioner in view of his review of the freedom of information regime and his stated intention to examine its cost; and the actions he plans to take to minimise the cost to the taxpayer from the significant number of challenges which are not upheld. [2681/22]
- 2022-01-20 Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will consider as part of his review of the ethics framework making the registrable interests of the person occupying the position of Attorney General publicly available in the same way as elected representatives. [2516/22]
Health 2 questions
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Health the number of children waiting for scoliosis treatment; the length of time they have been on the waiting list; his plan to ensure that these children receive this treatment as soon as possible; if he plans to make additional funding available to achieve this goal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1641/22]
- 2022-01-20 Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Health when the publication of Covid-19 cases by local electoral area on Ireland's COVID-19 Data Hub will resume; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2730/22]
Tourism 2 questions
- 2022-01-20 D'fhiafraigh Deputy Mairéad Farrell den Aire Turasóireachta, Cultúir, Ealaíon, Gaeltachta, Spóirt agus Meán an ndéanfaidh sí athbhreithniú ar scéim na mbóithre áise a thabhairt ar ais le haghaidh na gceantar Gaeltachta; agus an ndéanfaidh sí ráiteas ina thaobh. [2512/22]
- 2022-01-20 D'fhiafraigh Deputy Mairéad Farrell den Aire Turasóireachta, Cultúir, Ealaíon, Gaeltachta, Spóirt agus Meán cén dul chun cinn atá déanta maidir le toghcháin phoiblí do bhord Údarás na Gaeltachta; agus an ndéanfaidh sí ráiteas ina thaobh. [2511/22]
Transport 1 question
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Transport the status of the revision of the European Union Trans-European Transport Network regulation; if the western arc will be restored to the TEN-T core network; if the Government will continue to lobby the European Commission for the restoration of the western arc to the core network; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1750/22]

New lobbying 47 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.
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
Hume Brophy Economic Development and Industry
- Meeting to introduce Klarna, the leading global retail bank, payments and shopping service
Banking & Payments Federation Ireland Banking and Financial Institutions
- BPFI future of Banking Report
Women for Election · 3 returns Justice and Equality
- Increasing the number of women elected as TD's and Local Councillors. Maternity Leave for Public Representatives. Gender Quotas in Local, European and Seanad Elections. Tackling abuse of politicians. Research of the barriers to women's participation in politics. Remote voting for Dail and Seanad. Childcare/Care expenses to be included in SIPO eligible expenses
- Increasing the number of women elected as TD's and Local Councillors. Maternity Leave for Public Representatives. Gender Quotas in Local, European and Seanad Elections. Tackling abuse of politicians. Research of the barriers to women's participation in politics. Remote voting for Dail and Seanad. Childcare/Care expenses to be included in SIPO eligible expenses
- Increasing the number of women elected as TD's and Local Councillors. Maternity Leave for Public Representatives. Gender Quotas in Local, European and Seanad Elections. Tackling abuse of politicians. Research of the barriers to women's participation in politics. Remote voting for Dail and Seanad. Childcare/Care expenses to be included in SIPO eligible expenses
CPL Fuels Ireland Ltd. Energy and Natural Resources
- To discuss and support the overdue announcement of a nationwide ban on smoky coal in Ireland; to highlight the problem of smuggling and cross border fuel sales
Dyslexia Association of Ireland Education and Training
- Oireachtas Presentation for Dyslexia Awareness Month presenting findings from a recent survey on the experiences of Irish people with dyslexia, and highlighting issues which need to be addressed.
DHR Consultancy Limited Health
- Programme for Government commitment to roll out free contraception - activity from 1 September
Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation Health
- Treatment of student nurse and midwives during pandemic and publication and implementation of the McHugh Report
Irish Dental Association · 2 returns Taxation
- Concerns re potential new interpretation re VAT and dental associates
- Meeting request in relation to Finance Bill
Ibec · 2 returns Economic Development and Industry
- Economic policy and investment priorities for the West Region
- Dáil decision on the Unified Patent Court
SIPTU - Services Industrial Professional Trade Union · 2 returns Health · Community
- "15th October 2021, met with David Cullinane SF spokesperson for Health and Mairead Farrell re Healthcare in Galway with GUH HCA Rep. SF had requested a meeting with local Galway healthcare reps to understand the issues before meeting with HSE later in the day. Issues specifically raised were outsourcing of healthcare, lack of home care, recruitment and retention of healthcare staff, shortage of mental health care."
- Local Employment Services
Pender & Associates Ltd · 2 returns Public Expenditure and Reform · Taxation
- Sharing views around Committee debates on gaming, gambling and national lottery activity
- Email and calls to DPOs to secure meetings with various DPOs to discuss tax policy and make a change to the current VAT legislation
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)
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA · 5 returns Agriculture · Transport · Environment
- IFA's Response to the CAP Funding Proposals 2023 – 2027.
- Development of Greenways
- Forestry Licences
- Carbon Budgets/Climate Action
- Nitrates Action Plan (NAP)
Macra na Feirme · 11 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 - Energy Generation
- Macra na Feirme 2022 Budget - Farmer Health, Safety & Wellbeing
- Macra na Feirme 2022 Budget - Capital Taxes
- Macra na Feirme 2022 Budget - Transport
- Macra na Feirme 2022 Budget - Sustainability Measures
- Macra na Feirme 2022 Budget - Youth Unemployment & Education
- Macra na Feirme 2022 Budget - Rural Infrastructure
Insurance Ireland Banking and Financial Institutions
- On behalf of members, to raise awareness of issues pertinent to the Irish motor insurance industry.
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.
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 Environmental Network Environment
- National Lottery Act
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

Noel Grealish — Independent 0 votes · 5 questions · 25 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 5 total

Housing 2 questions
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the details of the marks awarded under the urban regeneration and development fund assessment process to an organisation (details supplied) in its application in 2020-2021; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2427/22]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage further to Parliamentary Question No. 456 of 19 October 2021, when reform measures under the social housing reform agenda are likely to be completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2430/22]
Environment 1 question
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the reason his Department is supporting the Pike Conservation Bye-Law No. 809 of 2006 and the Coarse Fish Conservation Bye-Law No. 806 of 2006 on the Lough Corrib special area of conservation given that no appropriate assessment screenings were conducted on these two bye-laws in 2006 to assess their potential impact on the conservation objectives of Lough Corrib as required under Article 6 of the EU Habitats Directive and given that prospective legislation for special area of conservation waters must be subjected to the appropriate assessment process; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2431/22]
Education 1 question
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Education if there are grants available to schools that wish to install solar panels for energy generation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2429/22]
Health 1 question
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Health the number of administrative and management staff have been recruited by the Saolta group and at Galway University Hospital, respectively since March 2020; the number of nurses, doctors, consultants and other medical staff that have been recruited in the same time period by the Saolta group and at Galway University Hospital, respectively; the number of staff in each category currently employed by the Saolta group and at Galway University Hospital, respectively; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2428/22]

New lobbying 25 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.
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
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
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 Economic Development and Industry
- 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)
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA · 6 returns Environment · Agriculture · Health
- Signpost Farms
- IFA's Response to the CAP Funding Proposals 2023 – 2027.
- Forestry Licences
- Carbon Budgets/Climate Action
- Green Ribbon Walks 2021 - IFA's Let's Talk and Walk
- Nitrates Action Plan (NAP)
Small Firms Association (SFA) Budgetary matters
- Submission on Budget 2022
Rockwood Consulting ULC Finance
- To understand the official position relevant to property-related policy
The Alzheimer Society of Ireland Health
- The Alzheimer Society lobbied as part of its Pre Budget Submission for robust funding for dementia supports
FTI Consulting Trade
- Seeking the opportunity to brief public representatives on the extent and impact of the illegal trade in tobacco products.
Home and Community Care Ireland Health
- Update on issues in the home care sector
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 International Students (ICOS) Education and Training
- Wrote to all members of Oireachtas to invite to international student report launch

Seán Kyne — Fine Gael 0 votes · 0 questions · 53 new lobbying returns

New lobbying 53 returns

Irish Platform for Patients' Organisations, Science and Industry Budgetary matters
- Pre Budget 2022 Submission
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.
Early Childhood Ireland · 2 returns Children and Youth Affairs
- Budget 2022 follow-up
- More investment in early years and school age care
Vulcan Consulting Limited · 2 returns Health · Transport
- Rare Disease Policy in Ireland
- E-Scooter Legislation
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
Dyslexia Association of Ireland · 2 returns Education and Training
- Oireachtas Presentation for Dyslexia Awareness Month presenting findings from a recent survey on the experiences of Irish people with dyslexia, and highlighting issues which need to be addressed.
- Oireachtas Presentation for Dyslexia Awareness Month presenting findings from a recent survey on the experiences of Irish people with dyslexia, and highlighting issues which need to be addressed.
DHR Consultancy Limited Health
- Programme for Government commitment to roll out free contraception - activity from 1 September
Superpedestrian Ireland Ltd. Transport
- Micromobility Legislation
Simply Blue Group & its JV Project Companies Energy and Natural Resources
- Overview of Simply Blue Group projects, floating offshore wind and MAP/MARA legislation.
Gerard Howlin Health
- To seek support for legislative change for mental health, for greater public investment and for policy change to deliver better services.
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA · 11 returns Environment · Agriculture · Transport · EU Affairs · Budgetary matters
- Signpost Farms
- IFA's Response to the CAP Funding Proposals 2023 – 2027.
- Development of Greenways
- Forestry Licences
- Carbon Budgets/Climate Action
- European Reports Better Water Quality in Ireland
- National Co-Financing Contribution to Ireland's 2023-2027 CAP Strategic Plan
- Maximum Pay Out of Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) & Other Farm Schemes
- Nitrates Action Plan (NAP)
- IFA Budget 2022 Submission - Tax Measures to Support Growth & Restructuring.
- IFA Budget 2022 Submission - Expenditure to Support Farm Enterprises.
Macra na Feirme · 9 returns Agriculture
- Parliamentary Party gathering - presentation on young farmers & CAP
- Macra na Feirme 2022 Budget - Farm Income & Tax
- Macra na Feirme 2022 Budget - Energy Generation
- Macra na Feirme 2022 Budget - Farmer Health, Safety & Wellbeing
- Macra na Feirme 2022 Budget - Capital Taxes
- Macra na Feirme 2022 Budget - Transport
- Macra na Feirme 2022 Budget - Sustainability Measures
- Macra na Feirme 2022 Budget - Youth Unemployment & Education
- Macra na Feirme 2022 Budget - Rural Infrastructure
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
BioMarin International Limited Health
- Rare disease policy in Ireland and EU
Ed Brophy Energy and Natural Resources
- Maritime Area Planning Bill
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
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
JTI Ireland Limited Taxation
- Oral smokeless tobacco products in Ireland.
Premier Lotteries Ireland Designated Activity Company Public Expenditure and Reform
- Briefing on the operation of the National Lottery and the allocation of Good Causes Funding
Galway Chamber Budgetary matters
- Distribution of Galway Chamber Budget 2022 Submission
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.
P. J. Carroll & Company Ltd Health
- A meeting request to discuss vaping as a less harmful alternative to smoking and the Public Health (Tobacco and Nicotine Inhaling Products) Bill
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) · 2 returns Education and Training
- Wrote to all members of Oireachtas to invite to international student report launch
- Wrote to all members of Oireachtas to invite to international student report launch

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