Laois — week of Mon, 17 Jan

Brian Stanley — Independent 0 votes · 3 questions · 16 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 3 total

Health 2 questions
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for Health the number of occupational therapists employed in the adult community services in County Laois; the number of vacancies that exist; and his plans to recruit additional occupational therapists. [63037/21]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for Health the number of persons approved for home support hours but who are awaiting a carer in counties Laois and Offaly, respectively; and the number waiting for more than three and more than six months. [1765/22]
Finance 1 question
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for Finance the amount of carbon tax collected in 2020 and 2021, respectively. [1763/22]

New lobbying 16 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.
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
Fórsa trade union Education and Training
- Seeking support for Fórsa's campaign to alter the minimum qualifications for a professional SNA grade in education.
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 Economic Development and Industry
- Dáil decision on the Unified Patent Court
Nursing Homes Ireland Health
- Representation to Public Accounts Committee following its examination of the Comptroller & Auditor General Special Report 110- Nursing Home Support Scheme (Fair Deal). NHI highlighted the Comptroller has highlighted fundamental failings in the scheme and lack of transparency applied in administration of Fair Deal.
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA · 3 returns Environment · Budgetary matters
- Signpost Farms
- IFA Budget 2022 Submission - Tax Measures to Support Growth & Restructuring.
- IFA Budget 2022 Submission - Expenditure to Support Farm Enterprises.
Muiriosa Foundation Budgetary matters
- To support the Budget 2022 campaign relating to the funding crisis within disability services being spearheaded by the National Federation of Voluntary Bodies on foot of the publication by Government of the Disability Capacity Review to 2032 - A review of Social Care Demand and Capacity Requirements to 2032 is very significant and its findings concerning.
Irish Cancer Society Health
- Pre-Budget 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.
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

Sean Fleming — Fianna Fáil 0 votes · 4 questions · 40 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 4 total

Agriculture 2 questions
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when a GLAS payment will be granted to a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63228/21]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when a payment will be issued to a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63565/21]
Social 1 question
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Social Protection the timetable for the child maintenance review group to report in relation to child maintenance; if a draft report will be issued; her plans in relation to the establishment of a child maintenance agency; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [63558/21]
Health 1 question
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Health his plans to establish infusion suites in Kilkenny Hospital and Waterford Hospital for patients with multiple sclerosis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63507/21]

New lobbying 40 returns

Restaurants Association of Ireland Tourism
- Briefing of the Fianna Fail Parliamentary Party
Allianz plc Banking and Financial Institutions
- A meeting held at the request of Minister of State Sean Fleming as the individual wished to meet with all insurance company CEOs to discuss PIAB and other industry matters. Questions were raised by the Minister in respect of various matters relating to the insurance industry and Allianz plc's role within said industry.
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.
Alter Domus Fund Services (Ireland) Limited Banking and Financial Institutions
- Minister Sean Fleming attended opening of AD Cork office in October 2021. An email was then sent to Mr. Kieran Donoghue in IDA which was subsequently forwarded to Minister Fleming in which the challenges as regard fund authorisation/registration were outlined. This email highlighted challenges in the market & benefits of resolving these matters.
Association of Insurance & Financial Brokers trading as Brokers Ireland · 2 returns Finance
- Motor insurance investigation; inability to get insurance for some risks/ insurance being too expensive; BI’s engagement with Local Enterprise Offices.
- Insurance Reform
Royal College of Physicians of Ireland Health
- Correspondence regarding legislation
Irish National Organisation of the Unemployed Budgetary matters
- In September the INOU's 2022 Pre-Budget submission was sent to key Government Ministers and Ministers of State.
National Supervisors Forum (Credit Unions) Banking and Financial Institutions
- Virial Meeting with Mr. Sean Fleming TD, Department of Finance on Credit Union policy
Hume Brophy · 2 returns Economic Development and Industry · Finance
- Meeting to introduce Klarna, the leading global retail bank, payments and shopping service
- Discussing the value of digital payments and Visa's market activities to promote digital inclusion for citizens and businesses
Banking & Payments Federation Ireland · 2 returns Banking and Financial Institutions
- BPFI EU member priorities
- FIBI CEO Forum
Irish Street Arts, Circus and Spectacle Network Arts
- Pre Budget submission advocating for greater recognition and support for Street Arts. Circus and Spectacle
Cork Chamber Finance
- Cork Chamber Financial Services Forum
Irish Dental Association Taxation
- Concerns re potential new interpretation re VAT and dental associates
Gerard Howlin Finance
- To lobby for the policy objectives of ILCU as set out in its 2020 Vision document and its detailed policy documents on funding for social housing, lending to SMEs and provision of micro-credit. To lobby for delivery of commitments to credit unions in the Programme for Government. To provide information to Oireachtas members on credit union issues of interest to them.
Musgrave Group · 3 returns Economic Development and Industry
- Insurance reform
- NI Protocol
- Labour Shortages
Irish Funds Industry Association CLG Economic Development and Industry
- Domestic & EU Legislative Agenda
GENERALI SEGUROS Y REASEGUROS S.A. Banking and Financial Institutions
- Discussion of the progress of the Personal Injuries Guidelines and impact on customer premiums
Insurance Ireland · 5 returns Banking and Financial Institutions
- On behalf of members, making proposals in relation to the review of Solvency II.
- On behalf of members to highlight reforms to the policy environment which would address the volatility of claims costs.
- On behalf of members, to raise awareness of issues pertinent to the Irish motor insurance industry.
- On behalf of members, to raise awareness of issues pertinent to the Irish insurance industry.
- On behalf of members, to highlight reforms to the policy environment which would address the volatility of claims costs.
Law Society of Ireland Finance
- Ireland for Finance Action Plan 2022
Muiriosa Foundation Budgetary matters
- To support the Budget 2022 campaign relating to the funding crisis within disability services being spearheaded by the National Federation of Voluntary Bodies on foot of the publication by Government of the Disability Capacity Review to 2032 - A review of Social Care Demand and Capacity Requirements to 2032 is very significant and its findings concerning.
Stripe · 2 returns Finance · EU Affairs
- Participation in fintech roundtable organised by the City of London Corporation
- Meetings to discuss EU policy to support the digital economy and European startups
Irish Cancer Society Health
- Pre-Budget Submission
RSA Insurance Ireland DAC · 2 returns Banking and Financial Institutions
- Virtual meeting held at the request of Minister of State Sean Fleming on 17 November to discuss RSA’s response to the implementation of the new Judicial Council Guidelines on personal injury awards. In addition, the conversation touched on RSA’s expansion of cover in commercial lines, RSA’s anti-fraud approach, and product provision to cover younger and less experienced drivers. RSA reaffirmed its support for the proposals to provide additional powers to the Personal Injuries Assessment Board
- Following a virtual meeting with Minister of State Sean Fleming in July, Mr Kevin Thompson, CEO RSA Insurance Ireland and Mr Charles Brindamour, CEO of Intact Financial Corporation met with Minister of State Sean Fleming. This was to update him on RSA Insurance Ireland’s view of the Irish market including Government measures to reduce the cost of insurance, the work of Intact’s Centre on Climate Adaptation and global trends in commercial lines. The meeting was held on 19 November.
Revolut Payments Ireland Ltd Finance
- General update on Revolut in Ireland, including: having more than 1.5m retail customers; the provision of free day-to-day payment services; enhancing financial literacy among children via Revolut Junior; innovations including Open Banking and SEPA Instant transfers, benefiting consumers and business; the value of market competition; consumer spending data and its value to policy-makers; Revolut's application to achieve authorisation by the CBI to act as a post-Brexit EU hub for the business.
Galway Chamber Budgetary matters
- Distribution of Galway Chamber Budget 2022 Submission
Trócaire Budgetary matters
- Offical Development Assistance and Climate Justice
Credit Union Development Association · 2 returns Banking and Financial Institutions
- Concerns that the Consumer Protection (Regulation of Retail Credit and Credit Servicing Firms) Bill 2021 does not go far enough to protect consumers
- Required changes to Credit Union related legislation to permit collaboration across common bonds, widen membership criteria and introduce members to State Savings schemes.
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

What your Laois TDs did this week

Questions asked 3 total

New lobbying 16 returns

Questions asked 4 total

New lobbying 40 returns