Longford-Westmeath — week of Mon, 17 Jan

Micheál Carrigy — Fine Gael 0 votes · 0 questions · 32 new lobbying returns

New lobbying 32 returns

Irish Sports Matters Ltd t/a the Federation of Irish Sport Sports and Recreation
- Budget for Sport and Physical Activity 2022
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.
CRAOL Community
- Attendance at the JOC-on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport and Media regarding the challenges facing the broadcasting sector as a result of COVID-19
Vulcan Consulting Limited Agriculture
- Forestry policy and programmes
Samaritans Ireland Communications
- Online Safety and Media Regulations General Scheme
Virgin Media Ireland Limited Communications
- Telecommunications
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA · 4 returns Agriculture · Environment
- Horticultural Peat (Temporary Measures) Bill 2021
- Save Irish Farming Rally
- Signpost Farms
- IFA's Response to the CAP Funding Proposals 2023 – 2027.
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.
Glennon Brothers (Glennon Bros. Timber Ltd) Agriculture
- Forestry Policy and Programmes - Felling Licence and Forestry Appeals Commission delays - Dail Forestry Debate
Gerard Howlin Health
- To seek support for legislative change for mental health, for greater public investment and for policy change to deliver better services.
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.
Macra na Feirme Agriculture
- Parliamentary Party gathering - presentation on young farmers & CAP
The Alzheimer Society of Ireland Health
- The Alzheimer Society lobbied as part of its Pre Budget Submission for robust funding for dementia supports
Autism Spectrum Information, Advice and Meeting Point Ltd, Trading as AsIAm Children and Youth Affairs
- Engaged with Senator Michael Carrigy and relevant officials on his ongoing efforts to establish an Oireachtas Committee on Autism to draft an Autism Strategy
Sage Advocacy Health
- To raise awareness of Sage Advocacy's work and to share a discussion document by Sage Advocacy which examined a number of key issues in relation to Covid-19 including the support and care of older people and mental health issues arising from Covid-19.
Mental Health Reform Health
- To advocate for legislative change and increased public funding for mental health.
MKC Communications Communications
- Telecommunications
Disability Federation of Ireland Budgetary matters
- Oireachtas Disability Group's Pre Budget Submission 2022
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
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.
Ardagh Preservation Society Development and Zoning
- Grassroots campaign to prevent the re-zoning requests of Submission DCDP-40 to the draft Longford County Development Plan 2021-2027 and the subsequent Chief Executive's re-zoning recommendations for Ardagh House and two gate lodges (from tourism to residential), and lands of Ardagh Demesne (from tourism to agriculture).
An Post · 2 returns Communications
- Post Office Network update and seeking support in advocating with Government colleagues to move PUP and Jobseekers payments back to the Post Office network.
- Seeking support in advocating a return of PUP and Jobseekers payments back to the Post Office network.
Google Ireland Limited Communications
- Presentation on Google Ireland
Irish Council for International Students (ICOS) Education and Training
- Wrote to all members of Oireachtas to invite to international student report launch
National Federation of Voluntary Service Providers Supporting People with Intellectual Disability Budgetary matters
- Oireachtas Disability Group Pre Budget Campaign

Peter Burke — Fine Gael 0 votes · 7 questions · 59 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 7 total

Transport 2 questions
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Transport the number of grants that were provided in 2020 and 2021 for wheelchair accessible taxis in counties Longford and Westmeath; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63106/21]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Transport if he will investigate the possibility of including the R392 in the Connecting Ireland plan by the National Transport Authority (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1464/22]
Taoiseach 1 question
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Peter Burke asked the Taoiseach if he will provide an update on the Future of Media Commission report; if the report has been completed and submitted to his Department and the Government; and when it is planned to consider and publish this report. [63440/21]
Finance 1 question
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Finance if the acquirer of a regulated entity authorised under section 10 of the Investment Intermediaries Act 1995 must notify the Central Bank. [1257/22]
Tourism 1 question
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if she will provide an update on the Future of Media Commission report; if the report has been completed and submitted to her Department and the Government; when it is planned to consider and publish this report; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [63439/21]
Foreign 1 question
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if a passport will be issued for a person (details supplied) given that it was applied for weeks ago; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1731/22]
Education 1 question
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Education if she will consider an application by a person (details supplied) for a school bus place; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [63099/21]

New lobbying 59 returns

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.
RIAI Environment
- During Cop26 and coinciding with our annual Conference, which was attended by over 1,700 delegates, the RIAI has published a new climate change initiative – 2030 Climate Challenge – which is to encourage the profession and wider construction industry to achieve net zero whole life carbon for all new and retrofitted buildings by 2030.
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
RGDATA · 2 returns Development and Zoning · Local Government
- Town Centre First Policy.
- Covid 19 Rates Waiver Scheme
Sustainable Water Network (SWAN) · 2 returns Marine
- Maritime Area Planning Bill
- Maritime Area Planning Bill and NPMF
Westmeath Community Development Agriculture
- LEADER budget & Place for ILDN (Irish Local Development Network) on CAP Consultative Forum
Women for Election · 2 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
Mainstream Renewable Power Energy and Natural Resources
- The contents and technical consequences of the Maritime Area Planning Bill
SSE plc Energy and Natural Resources
- Letter regarding Arklow Bank Wind Park.
Chambers Ireland Taxation
- Transborder Workers Relief
Friends of the Earth Energy and Natural Resources
- Policy Statement on Fracked Gas and LNG Strategic Infrastructure Designation
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
Coach Tourism and Transport Council of Ireland Transport
- Local issue in Mullingar for a CTTC member
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.
Irish Dental Association Taxation
- Concerns re potential new interpretation re VAT and dental associates
Glennon Brothers (Glennon Bros. Timber Ltd) Agriculture
- Forestry Policy and Programmes - Felling Licence and Forestry Appeals Commission delays - Dail Forestry Debate
Ibec · 6 returns Development and Zoning · Economic Development and Industry · Local Government · Housing
- Draft Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Development Plan 2022-2028
- Economic development of the Midlands region
- Dublin citizens' assembly on a directly elected mayor
- A sustainable recovery strategy for Dublin city centre
- Economic outlook and competitiveness challenges
- Business priorities regarding streamlining and reform of Ireland's planning, appeals and judicial review regime
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA · 4 returns Marine · Agriculture · Budgetary matters
- Marine Spatial Planning Advisory Group
- Lough Funshinagh Flooding
- IFA Budget 2022 Submission - Tax Measures to Support Growth & Restructuring.
- IFA Budget 2022 Submission - Expenditure to Support Farm Enterprises.
Fennell Public Affairs Limited Energy and Natural Resources
- Legislative and policy initiatives to implement Climate Action Plan and Programme for Government measures on renewable energy
Clúid Housing Housing
- Social housing provision
Hume Brophy Housing
- Matters related to Short Term Letting Regulations
Institute of Professional Auctioneers and Valuers Housing
- To provide Government with alternative solutions to the current proposal under the 'Housing for All' Plan that all rental accommodation be certified by letting agents prior to being let, to the 2017 Housing Standards for Rented Houses.
Pinnacle Public Affairs Ltd Housing
- Provision of Social and Affordable Housing
Irish Planning Institute · 3 returns Education and Training · Environment · Employment
- Request to Minister Burke to address the Annual Planning Conference in Wexford on 18 and 19 November
- Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage Planning advisory forum
- Findings Shared from a resourcing survey completed by Local Authorities Planning Departments
Vulcan Consulting Limited Housing
- Short-Term Letting Regulations
Wind Energy Ireland Energy and Natural Resources
- Maritime Area Planning Bill
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.
RWE Renewables Ireland (formerly Innogy Renewables Ireland Limited) Energy and Natural Resources
- Discussion with the Minister on policy and legislation relating to the offshore wind industry
Licensed Vintners Association Housing
- Request for commercial rates waiver for the Dublin licensed trade
County Wexford Chamber of Industry and Commerce CLG Housing
- Lack of Housing, The Repair and Leasing Scheme and work permits.
Free Legal Advice Centres (FLAC) · 2 returns 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.
- 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.
ITMAC - Irish Tobacco Manufacturers' Advisory Committee Community
- End-of-year mailer to all Oireachtas members highlighting key 2021 successes of the Show Me ID - Be Age Ok responsible retailing programme.
CHILDREN'S RIGHTS ALLIANCE - REPUBLIC OF IRELAND LIMITED Children and Youth Affairs
- Letter on response to the Ombudsman for Children report on Traveller Children - No End in Site
Joe Giltinane Development and Zoning
- The inclusion in the Meath County Development Plan 2021-2027 of a fully serviced proposed residential 7 acre Site at Churchfields Ashbourne, and associated pedestrian/cycle permeability link to Ballybin Road, creating an Ashbourne 5km walking/cycle loop.
Limerick Chamber Local Government
- Directly Elected Mayor
Trócaire Budgetary matters
- Offical Development Assistance and Climate Justice
Irish Institutional Property · 2 returns Housing · Development and Zoning
- Inform government policy on role of planning in housing and real estate delivery
- IIP report and analysis on concept of 15 Minute City
Ardagh Preservation Society Development and Zoning
- Grassroots campaign to prevent the re-zoning requests of Submission DCDP-40 to the draft Longford County Development Plan 2021-2027 and the subsequent Chief Executive's re-zoning recommendations for Ardagh House and two gate lodges (from tourism to residential), and lands of Ardagh Demesne (from tourism to agriculture).
National Women's Council of Ireland Local Government
- Gender quotas for local government elections 2024.
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

Robert Troy — Fianna Fáil 0 votes · 7 questions · 62 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 7 total

Education 2 questions
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Education further to Parliamentary Question No. 326 of 7 December 2021, if she will consider a waiver of the five day rule whilst unqualified teachers, that is, third and fourth year students who are substituting during the Covid-19 pandemic given the reply received did not address the question. [63215/21]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Education if she will approve DEIS status for a school (details supplied). [63573/21]
Transport 1 question
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport when the reduced public transport rate for third-level students which was announced in budget 2022 will come into effect. [1851/22]
Further and Higher Education 1 question
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if there are financial supports available to assist in completing a diploma course in embalming which is not covered through the SUSI system. [63450/21]
Health 1 question
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health if a date for a hip operation for a person (details supplied) will be expedited.; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63508/21]
Social 1 question
- 2022-01-20 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Social Protection the details of the updated income limits for the fuel allowance scheme in 2022. [2712/22]
Agriculture 1 question
- 2022-01-20 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when a GLAS appeal by a person (details supplied) will be decided. [2838/22]

New lobbying 62 returns

Supermac's Economic Development and Industry
- Discussion on business challenges including insurance costs
Restaurants Association of Ireland Tourism
- Briefing of the Fianna Fail Parliamentary Party
Forvis Mazars Economic Development and Industry
- Follow-up contact in relation to discussion around Joint Audit
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.
Epilepsy Ireland Health
- Raising Epilepsy Ireland ongoing campaign on sodium valproate - need for inquiry, greater risk reduction measures and services for families.
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
Laois Chamber Alliance Economic Development and Industry
- Meeting with Minister Troy and the IDA regarding encouraging employment and new companies to locate in Laois
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.
Westmeath Community Development Agriculture
- LEADER budget & Place for ILDN (Irish Local Development Network) on CAP Consultative Forum
Irish SME Association Justice and Equality
- Judiciary ignoring judicial guidelines on damages; failure to protect sports club from litigation by member.
Chambers Ireland · 7 returns Employment · Taxation
- Innovation strategy
- Competition Policy
- Digital Services Act
- Fitfor55 Package
- Updated Industrial Strategy
- Section 12 Redundancies
- Transborder Workers Relief
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
DBI Advisory & Services Company Limited By Guarantee EU Affairs
- Irish Government's position on Digital Services Act proposal
Gibney Communications · 2 returns Agriculture · Education and Training
- To highlight the imminent crisis facing the horticultural sector as a result of restrictions placed on the harvesting of Irish horticultural peat.
- To highlight the benefit of Huawei's Seeds for the Future Programme
Irish Dental Association Taxation
- Concerns re potential new interpretation re VAT and dental associates
Glennon Brothers (Glennon Bros. Timber Ltd) Agriculture
- Forestry Policy and Programmes - Felling Licence and Forestry Appeals Commission delays - Dail Forestry Debate
Ibec · 9 returns EU Affairs · Trade · Economic Development and Industry · Employment · Environment
- EU Green and Digital Transition
- Irish Whiskey international trade priorities
- EU Competition Rules
- Ibec's key messages to the EU Competitiveness Council of 28-29 September 2021
- Government decision on the Unified Patent Court Agreement
- Ireland’s participation on the UPC Preparatory Committee and European developments
- Ibec priorities for the Labour Employer Economic Forum's Sub-Group on Enterprise, Trade and Employment
- Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive
- Online Safety and Media Regulation (OSMR) Bill
Simply Blue Group & its JV Project Companies Energy and Natural Resources
- Inter Ministerial Floating Offshore Wind Meeting Cardiff - Potential of Offshore Wind Development in the Celtic Sea.
Apple Distribution International Ltd. EU Affairs
- Development of the Digital Markets Act
Small Firms Association (SFA) Budgetary matters
- Submission on Budget 2022
Front Line Defenders Economic Development and Industry
- Launch of campaign for corporate accountability legislation in Ireland. Submission of 'Make it Your Business' report
Macra na Feirme Finance
- Macra na Feirme 2022 Budget - VAT Review
Ballina Chamber of Commerce Economic Development and Industry
- Ballina and Mayo Chambers meeting to discuss business concerns over reopening of country post Covid lock down, with specific issues relevant to Co Mayo.
Irish Rural Link Co-Operative Society Limited Budgetary matters
- Email copies of Pre-Budget Submission to all relevant Ministers and Opposition Leaders and Spokespeople.
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.
The Alzheimer Society of Ireland Health
- The Alzheimer Society lobbied as part of its Pre Budget Submission for robust funding for dementia supports
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
Licensed Vintners Association Trade
- Developing a plan to allow Dublin pubs to survive the Covid-19 crisis
Scale Ireland Economic Development and Industry
- Digital Services Act - Impact on start-ups
Oxfam Ireland · 2 returns EU Affairs · Foreign Affairs
- TRIPS Waiver
- Business and Human Rights
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 · 2 returns Foreign Affairs · Budgetary matters
- Business and Human Rights
- Offical Development Assistance and Climate Justice
An Post · 2 returns Communications
- Meeting on role for An Post in supporting the SME sector
- Seeking support in advocating a return of PUP and Jobseekers payments back to the Post Office network.
Ardagh Preservation Society Development and Zoning
- Grassroots campaign to prevent the re-zoning requests of Submission DCDP-40 to the draft Longford County Development Plan 2021-2027 and the subsequent Chief Executive's re-zoning recommendations for Ardagh House and two gate lodges (from tourism to residential), and lands of Ardagh Demesne (from tourism to agriculture).
MKC Communications Finance
- Joint Audit
Irish Council for Civil Liberties EU Affairs
- EU Digital Regulation Legislation
Amazon Web Services EU Affairs
- Attended a roundtable organised by the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment regarding the EU Digital Package.
Amazon UK Services Ltd. · 2 returns EU Affairs
- Attended a roundtable organised by the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment regarding the EU Digital Package.
- To discuss the positive impact of Amazon investment in Ireland and the EU Digital Package.
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

Sorca Clarke — Sinn Féin 0 votes · 28 questions · 28 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 28 total

Transport 6 questions
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Transport the number of cycling officers employed by local authorities 2020 and 2021, as committed to in the Programme for Government by county in tabular form. [2246/22]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Transport the number of children that have availed of cycling training through the ramped up Cycle Right Programme as committed to in the Programme for Government by county in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2248/22]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Transport the number of taxi licences issued in Athlone, County Westmeath. [63262/21]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Transport the number of taxi licences issues by county in tabular form. [63263/21]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Transport the number of wheelchair accessible taxis registered in Athlone, County Westmeath. [63264/21]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Transport the number of wheelchair accessible taxis per county in tabular form. [63265/21]
Education 4 questions
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Education if school transport will be provided to the children of a person (details supplied). [63346/21]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Education the number of applications to her Department by primary and post-primary schools for funding for air filtration systems by county in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [63413/21]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Education if she plans to introduce clear definitive regulations and specific requirements for room air cleaners for schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1333/22]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Education if buying power will be maximised by procuring room air cleaners for schools from a single source. [1334/22]
Justice 4 questions
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Justice the engagement she has had with the Garda Commissioner regarding the continuing issue of the cancellation of 999 calls; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [63331/21]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Justice the number of female members serving in An Garda Síochána by Garda district in 2019, 2020 and 2021, in tabular form. [63332/21]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Justice the number of antisocial behaviour orders issued in County Longford in 2019, 2020 and 2021. [63333/21]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Justice the number of antisocial behaviour orders issued in County Westmeath in 2019, 2020 and 2021. [63334/21]
Health 4 questions
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health the number of persons in County Longford awaiting the allocation of homecare hours; the length of time they have been waiting; and the number of hours they have been allocated. [63591/21]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health the number of persons in County Westmeath awaiting the allocation of homecare hours; the length of time they have been waiting; and the number of hours they have been allocated. [63592/21]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health if he will consider extending the available hours to access the HSE antigen online order form beyond the current 12 hours per day; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1332/22]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health when a group (details supplied) can expect a rescheduled date for a meeting given that the original date was over 12 months ago. [1608/22]
Finance 2 questions
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Finance if his attention has been drawn to the lack of insurance providers for community groups; if consideration has been given to the State providing cover in such cases; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63412/21]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Finance the number of persons in counties Longford and Westmeath, respectively, currently being supported by the employment wage subsidy scheme; the number of businesses in each county currently availing of the business resumption support scheme and the Covid restrictions support scheme, respectively; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63590/21]
Housing 2 questions
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if consideration is being given by his Department to continue the local authority commercial rates waiver (details supplied). [63411/21]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage when the income limits for social housing will be reviewed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2247/22]
Social 2 questions
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Social Protection the amendments that have been made to the calculation of assessable income for self-employed persons or the spouses of self-employed persons in terms of application for the disability allowance given the ongoing financial impact Covid-19 is having on all service industries particularly in relation to the use of 2019 financial statements to project future earnings. [63593/21]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Social Protection if 2021 financial statements can be the sole basis of calculating the assessable income of self-employed persons or the spouses of self-employed persons for disability applications made in 2022 or applications currently under appeal given the ongoing financial impact Covid-19. [63594/21]
Taoiseach 1 question
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Taoiseach if he will provide an update on the implementation of the Programme for Government. [63595/21]
Public 1 question
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the measures he is taking to facilitate remote working for staff in Departments; the number of staff who have applied to work from home on a part-time or permanent basis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63325/21]
Foreign 1 question
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the number of persons still in Afghanistan awaiting assistance from the Government; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63414/21]
Defence 1 question
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Defence if his Department is considering an increase in the daily budget for catering in the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2249/22]

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.
Christian Aid Ireland Foreign Affairs
- Business & human rights, corporate accountability
MSD Health
- Cancer Care in a post-pandemic COVID-19 era
DOCHAS - THE IRISH ASSOCIATION OF NON- GOVERNMENTAL DEVELOPMENT ORGANISATIONS Foreign Affairs
- Joint Committee on Foreign Affairs and Defence on Climate Change & COP26
Chambers Ireland Taxation
- Transborder Workers Relief
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.
Defence Security Industry and Research Ireland CLG Defence
- Letter to Ministers, Deputies, Senators and the Secretary General after 25 November 2021 Department of Defence and Defence Forces Funding event
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.
Irish Dental Association Taxation
- Concerns re potential new interpretation re VAT and dental associates
Glennon Brothers (Glennon Bros. Timber Ltd) Agriculture
- Forestry Policy and Programmes - Felling Licence and Forestry Appeals Commission delays - Dail Forestry Debate
Ibec · 2 returns Economic Development and Industry
- Dáil decision on the Unified Patent Court
- Economic outlook and competitiveness challenges
SIPTU - Services Industrial Professional Trade Union Children and Youth Affairs
- Budget 2022 campaign
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA · 2 returns Agriculture · Environment
- Save Irish Farming Rally
- Signpost Farms
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.
The Alzheimer Society of Ireland Health
- The Alzheimer Society lobbied as part of its Pre Budget Submission for robust funding for dementia supports
Uisce Éireann Energy and Natural Resources
- Discussion concerning water and waste water services in Ireland and Connection and Developer Services in Irish Water
Disability Federation of Ireland Budgetary matters
- Oireachtas Disability Group's Pre Budget Submission 2022
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 Foreign Affairs
- Business and Human Rights
Ardagh Preservation Society Development and Zoning
- Grassroots campaign to prevent the re-zoning requests of Submission DCDP-40 to the draft Longford County Development Plan 2021-2027 and the subsequent Chief Executive's re-zoning recommendations for Ardagh House and two gate lodges (from tourism to residential), and lands of Ardagh Demesne (from tourism to agriculture).
National Federation of Voluntary Service Providers Supporting People with Intellectual Disability · 2 returns Budgetary matters
- Advocating for sufficient funding to meet unmet needs for people with disabilities in Budget 2022, and to ensure sustainability of service provision
- Oireachtas Disability Group Pre Budget Campaign
Irish Council for International Students (ICOS) Education and Training
- Wrote to all members of Oireachtas to invite to international student report launch

What your Longford-Westmeath TDs did this week

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Questions asked 7 total

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