Limerick City — week of Mon, 17 Jan

Kieran O'Donnell — Fine Gael 0 votes · 0 questions · 40 new lobbying returns

New lobbying 40 returns

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.
Shannon Group plc Transport
- Ongoing supports required for the airport
Epilepsy Ireland Social Protection
- Highlighting Epilepsy Ireland proposals around improving access to Free Travel for people with epilepsy.
Shannon Chamber Economic Development and Industry
- Follow on from Chambers Ireland call re COVID-19
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
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
Hume Brophy · 2 returns Transport
- Recovery of the Irish aviation sector and commitment to move to net zero emissions by 2050
- Sustainable Micro Mobility
Banking & Payments Federation Ireland Banking and Financial Institutions
- BPFI future of Banking Report
Zipp Mobility Transport
- E-scooter legislation
Limerick Chamber Economic Development and Industry
- Limerick Chamber Pre-Budget meeting and update on Mid West business priorities
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
Fórsa trade union Education and Training
- Seeking support for Fórsa's campaign to alter the minimum qualifications for a professional SNA grade in education.
Coach Tourism and Transport Council of Ireland Finance
- 29/09/21 - Inform Oireachtas members of the issues in the private coach sector and the need for targeted supports in Budget 2022
Ibec · 3 returns Economic Development and Industry
- Economic policy and investment priorities for the Midwest Region
- Economic update and business policy priorities for 2022
- Dáil decision on the Unified Patent Court
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA · 5 returns Environment · Agriculture · Budgetary matters
- Signpost Farms
- IFA's Response to the CAP Funding Proposals 2023 – 2027.
- Labour Shortage in Agriculture
- IFA Budget 2022 Submission - Tax Measures to Support Growth & Restructuring.
- IFA Budget 2022 Submission - Expenditure to Support Farm Enterprises.
Unite the Union, Ireland Region · 2 returns Transport
- Regulation of motor mechanics trade
- Proposed amendment to the Road Traffic Bill
Vulcan Consulting Limited Transport
- E-Scooter Legislation
Irish Air Line Pilots Association (IALPA) Transport
- Urgent letter regarding IAA Statements to Joint Committee on Transport & Communications on Wednesday 24 November 2021
Doras Luimní Justice and Equality
- Policy development around Afghan Admissions programme, Ireland's response to the humanitarian situation in Afghanistan and policy regarding centre of interest regarding provision of homeless services in Limerick
Higher Education Colleges Association (HECA) Education and Training
- Exclusion of students studying at HECA member HEIs from the free COVID-19 rapid antigen tests
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
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.
Janssen Sciences Ireland UC Health
- Discussion on National Development Plan priorities, energy and environmental policy
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
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
Cullen Communications Ltd Transport
- Road Traffic (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill and proposed legislation for the regulation of shared e-scooters in Ireland.
Limelight Communications Transport
- Covid 19 business supports & Government policy relating to International Travel. Challenges facing the Travel Industry as international travel resumes.

Maurice Quinlivan — Sinn Féin 0 votes · 1 question · 28 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 1 total

Health 1 question
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Maurice Quinlivan asked the Minister for Health the wait time for an MRI scan for a person (details supplied) who has already been waiting 18 months; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62940/21]

New lobbying 28 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.
Shannon Chamber Economic Development and Industry
- Follow on from Chambers Ireland call re COVID-19
Comhlámh Health
- Seeking support for the TRIPS waiver in relation to Covid-19 vaccines
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
Limerick Chamber Economic Development and Industry
- Limerick Chamber Pre-Budget meeting and update on Mid West business priorities
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
Drinks Industry Group of Ireland Trade
- Support Your Local Campaign 2021 - Budget 2022
Ibec · 3 returns Economic Development and Industry · Employment
- Economic policy and investment priorities for the Midwest Region
- Work programme of the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Enterprise, Trade and Employment
- Engagement on the issue of A Four Day Work Week
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA Environment
- Signpost Farms
The Alzheimer Society of Ireland Health
- The Alzheimer Society lobbied as part of its Pre Budget Submission for robust funding for dementia supports
Doras Luimní Justice and Equality
- Policy development around Afghan Admissions programme, Ireland's response to the humanitarian situation in Afghanistan and policy regarding centre of interest regarding provision of homeless services in Limerick
Zoom Communications Economic Development and Industry
- To raise the potential for video conferencing technologies to deliver the Government's Remote Working Strategy
Pender & Associates Ltd Taxation
- Engagement regarding the pandemic and hospitality sector
Vincent Jennings/Convenience Stores and Newsagents Association (CSNA) Employment
- CSNA wish to have the special position of employers that need to provide cover for employees on Sick Leave accommodated in the Sick Leave Bill.
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
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.
Oxfam Ireland Foreign Affairs
- Foreign affairs policies specifically Climate Justice, Business and Human Rights, Vaccine access, Sustainable Food systems
Trócaire Foreign Affairs
- Business and Human Rights
Amnesty International Ireland · 2 returns Trade · Health
- 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
- 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

Willie O'Dea — Fianna Fáil 0 votes · 4 questions · 20 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 4 total

Public 2 questions
- 2022-01-20 Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the amount of allocated funds that went unspent in 2021; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2549/22]
- 2022-01-20 Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the level of gross capital expenditure in 2021; the amount that has been allocated for 2022 in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2550/22]
Transport 1 question
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Transport if he will review the current situation in which approved driving instructors at RSA test centres have been prevented from entering these centres and have had no access to toilet or sanitary facilities for almost two years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63298/21]
Health 1 question
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Health his plans to provide hormone replacement therapy free to all women who wish to avail of this therapy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2330/22]

New lobbying 20 returns

Restaurants Association of Ireland Tourism
- Briefing of the Fianna Fail Parliamentary Party
Coolmine Therapeutic Community Health
- Obtain support with a CAS application for funding to refurbish a facility for the operation of a 22 bed residential treatment centre for homeless women and their children in the mid West region
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
Shannon Chamber Economic Development and Industry
- Follow on from Chambers Ireland call re COVID-19
Pender & Associates Ltd Employment
- Letter outlining concerns over impact of visa scheme on home care sector
Limerick Chamber Economic Development and Industry
- Pre-Budget meeting to outline Mid West business priorities
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
Ibec Economic Development and Industry
- Dáil decision on the Unified Patent Court
SIPTU - Services Industrial Professional Trade Union · 2 returns Children and Youth Affairs · Community
- Budget 2022 campaign
- Local Employment Services
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 · 4 returns Environment · Agriculture · Budgetary matters
- Signpost Farms
- IFA's Response to the CAP Funding Proposals 2023 – 2027.
- IFA Budget 2022 Submission - Tax Measures to Support Growth & Restructuring.
- IFA Budget 2022 Submission - Expenditure to Support Farm Enterprises.
Doras Luimní Justice and Equality
- Policy development around Afghan Admissions programme, Ireland's response to the humanitarian situation in Afghanistan and policy regarding centre of interest regarding provision of homeless services in Limerick
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

What your Limerick City TDs did this week

New lobbying 40 returns

Questions asked 1 total

New lobbying 28 returns

Questions asked 4 total

New lobbying 20 returns