Mayo — week of Mon, 17 Jan

Alan Dillon — Fine Gael 0 votes · 19 questions · 50 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 19 total

Housing 6 questions
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of inspections carried out by a local authority (details supplied) on septic tanks over the past three years; the efforts that have taken place to ensure that Covid-19 has not resulted in a detrimental decrease in the number of inspections; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1957/22]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the types of grant aid available to households in cases in which a septic tank has failed an inspection by a local authority; if consideration is being given to extending potential grant aid for repairs in circumstances in which an immediate environmental risk is evident outside the inspection process by local authorities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1958/22]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if his Department or the agencies within his aegis provide grant aid for the repair of septic tanks in cases in which an immediate environmental risk is evident; if a cost-benefit analysis has been undertaken in terms of environmental clean-up costs versus increasing the provision of grant aid to boost the number of repairs to septic tanks; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1959/22]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the economic analysis that takes place in determining rent pressure zones; if his Department is monitoring the number of private landlords selling their properties in rent pressure zones; if so, the number in each of the past three years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2180/22]
- 2022-01-20 Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage when his Department will issue a circular to local authorities that have no affordable housing schemes in place which details the requirements for those applying to affordable housing schemes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2841/22]
- 2022-01-20 Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the way local authorities such as Mayo County Council will implement important objectives of housing policy outlined with Housing for All to deliver an affordable housing scheme in towns such as Castlebar, Ballina and Westport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2842/22]
Transport 5 questions
- 2022-01-20 Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Transport the status of road projects and improvements (details supplied) in County Mayo; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2684/22]
- 2022-01-20 Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Transport the status of the proposed traffic calming works on the N60 at Breaffy, County Mayo; if further consideration will be given to reducing the speed limit to 60kph through Breaffy village; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2685/22]
- 2022-01-20 Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Transport the status of rail projects (details supplied) in County Mayo; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2686/22]
- 2022-01-20 Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Transport the process for creating a new rail spur adjacent to an existing railway for private companies wishing to use rail for freight purposes; if policies are in place as part of the Rail Freight 2040 Strategy to encourage increased direct access to the rail network; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2687/22]
- 2022-01-20 Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Transport the date he expects the youth travel card scheme to go live; and the progress the NTA has made to expand the eligibility of the scheme to include private bus and coach operators in order to avoid the exclusion of young persons living outside large urban areas in which public transport is not readily available. [2839/22]
Health 4 questions
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health the number of children in each county within CHO2 who are waiting for an assessment of needs including waiting times in tabular form; and when the HSE proposes that these assessment of needs will be resolved in the interests of children who require timely assessment and corresponding service intervention to address their needs. [63094/21]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health if he will address concerns raised since 2016 by HSE staff at a health centre (details supplied) in relation to the provision of an ambulance bay, disabled parking bay, patient parking spaces and hand-rail to support entry into centre and adequate seating for the waiting room. [2405/22]
- 2022-01-20 Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health the measures his Department and the HSE are providing to address the backlog in ophthalmology waiting lists for children: if his Department is considering empowering community optometrists to treat children over eight years of age in the public system for a specific period; and if not, if he plans to build capacity to address the waiting lists. [2843/22]
- 2022-01-20 Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health the status of the implementation of the recommendations of the national youth mental health task force, in particular the youth mental health pathfinder project; if a pathfinder team is now in place; if so, the progress to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2844/22]
Public 2 questions
- 2022-01-20 Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will report on the external assurance process for major capital investment projects announced in December 2021; if part of the mandate for the associated major projects advisory group will be to improve the timeline of delivering major capital projects versus the risk of increasing bureaucratic delays; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2449/22]
- 2022-01-20 Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the status of a scheme (details supplied); the reason for the delay in his Department finalising the review, which was expected as imminent in 2021; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2448/22]
Tourism 1 question
- 2022-01-20 Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the status of two projects (details supplied); if it is expected that there will be further rounds of the platforms for growth facility centres for water sports investment scheme announced by her in 2021; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2445/22]
Agriculture 1 question
- 2022-01-20 Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the State backed incentives and schemes that are available for young farmers; and the additional measures planned for young farmers in the next CAP. [2840/22]

New lobbying 50 returns

Western Care Association Health
- Letter highlighting the challenges and priorities facing the organisation and the sector, including an invitation to meet and discuss these further in advance of the budget.
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.
Vincent Jennings/Convenience Stores and Newsagents Association (CSNA) Social Protection
- lack of availability of workers for the retail sector in many parts of Ireland
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
Samaritans Ireland Communications
- Online Safety and Media Regulations General Scheme
Safetynet Primary Care Justice and Equality
- Invited to speak to the Joint Committee on Children, Disability, Equality, and Integration relating to the agenda item “Experiences of Migrant Communities engaging with State Bodies, the health care system and other social services”, Submitted a statement and attended a live
The Prevention and Early Intervention Network Children and Youth Affairs
- Presented to the Oireachtas Committee on Children, Disability, Youth & Integration on the need for additional prevention and early intervention supports to children and families post Covid.
The Irish Traveller Movement Justice and Equality
- Traveller Education, Anti Racism, Accommodation , Representation and Inclusion , Joint Oireachtas Committee on Key Issues Affecting Travellers
Ballyhaunis Chamber of Commerce Public Expenditure and Reform
- Rural Regeneration Funding, Town Centre First
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.
Ibec · 3 returns Economic Development and Industry
- Economic policy and investment priorities for the West Region
- Economic update and business policy priorities for 2022
- Dáil decision on the Unified Patent Court
SIPTU - Services Industrial Professional Trade Union Community
- Local Employment Services
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA · 7 returns Environment · Agriculture · Budgetary matters
- Signpost Farms
- IFA's Response to the CAP Funding Proposals 2023 – 2027.
- Forestry Licences
- Carbon Budgets/Climate Action
- 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 · 12 returns Agriculture · Budgetary matters · Finance
- Parliamentary Party gathering - presentation on young farmers & CAP
- 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
Unite the Union, Ireland Region Tourism
- Situation of workers in the hospitality sector
Ballina Chamber of Commerce · 2 returns Economic Development and Industry · Local Government
- Ballina Chamber Pre-Budget meetings and update on North West business priorities and that in particular for Ballina and North Mayo.
- Ballina 2023
The Alzheimer Society of Ireland Health
- The Alzheimer Society lobbied as part of its Pre Budget Submission for robust funding for dementia supports
Licensed Vintners Association Trade
- Developing a plan to allow Dublin pubs to survive the Covid-19 crisis
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.
An Cosan Children and Youth Affairs
- Our CEO, Heydi Foster-Breslin, was invited by the National Women's Council to speak at the Discussion on Child Poverty at the Joint Committee on Children Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth Debate - Tuesday, 14th Dec 2021 at the House of the Oireachtas (virtually)
CHILDREN'S RIGHTS ALLIANCE - REPUBLIC OF IRELAND LIMITED Communications
- To advocate for the establishment of an online safety commissioner with appropriate powers
An Post 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.
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
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

Dara Calleary — Fianna Fáil 0 votes · 12 questions · 46 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 12 total

Housing 5 questions
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if his attention has been drawn to the fact that Mayo Fire and Rescue Services are equipped and trained to act as first responders for cardiac arrest incidences but are not currently permitted to undertake the action; if he has plans to rectify this issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1071/22]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he has had discussions with his Ministerial colleagues or if his officials have had discussions with other relevant officials in relation to the position of insurance companies either refusing to quote, including for existing customers or penalising homeowners whose homes have been shown to have either pyrite or MICA within their blocks through no fault of their own in the context of his review of the defective concrete blocks scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1683/22]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the payments made to Mayo County Council during 2021 under the defective concrete blocks scheme; the items for which these payments were claimed; if there are outstanding payment claims on 31 December 2021; and if so, the details of same in tabular form. [2061/22]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the payments made to Donegal County Council during 2021 under the defective concrete blocks scheme; the details of the items for which these payments were claimed; if there are outstanding payment claims on 31 December 2021; and if so, the details of same in tabular form. [2062/22]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if applications for the defective concrete blocks scheme can still be accepted and processed by the relevant local authorities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2063/22]
Public 2 questions
- 2022-01-20 Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the current position in relation to the flood alleviation scheme for Crossmolina, County Mayo; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2228/22]
- 2022-01-20 Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the action being taken to in relation to delays in infrastructure projects under the public expenditure code; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2227/22]
Tourism 2 questions
- 2022-01-20 Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media her strategy to promote the use of the Irish language at an official level at national and European Union level; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2492/22]
- 2022-01-20 Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if she will provide an update on the status of the pilot basic income guarantee scheme for artists, including its planned scope, start date and duration; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2491/22]
Education 1 question
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Education when a decision will be made on a school transport request for a person (details supplied) in County Donegal; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1225/22]
Health 1 question
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Health the research that is being done into the prevalence of long Covid in Ireland; the number of cases of long Covid that are estimated to be here; the supports he envisages putting in place within the health service to support such patients; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2059/22]
Rural 1 question
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development if applications for funding were received by her Department from Mayo County Council for the Rural Regeneration and Development Fund announced on 7 January 2022; and if so, if the Council was successful. [1667/22]

New lobbying 46 returns

Western Care Association Health
- Letter highlighting the challenges and priorities facing the organisation and the sector, including an invitation to meet and discuss these further in advance of the budget.
Restaurants Association of Ireland Tourism
- Briefing of the Fianna Fail Parliamentary Party
SIRO Designated Activity Company Communications
- Broadband network roll-out
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.
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
Vintners' Federation of Ireland Public Expenditure and Reform
- Financial Supports for the Pub Sector
Banking & Payments Federation Ireland Banking and Financial Institutions
- BPFI future of Banking Report
The Irish Traveller Movement Justice and Equality
- Traveller Education, Anti Racism, Accommodation , Representation and Inclusion , Joint Oireachtas Committee on Key Issues Affecting Travellers
Ballyhaunis Chamber of Commerce Public Expenditure and Reform
- Rural Regeneration Funding, Town Centre First
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 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 Economic Development and Industry
- Dáil decision on the Unified Patent Court
SIPTU - Services Industrial Professional Trade Union Community
- Local Employment Services
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.
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA · 13 returns Agriculture · Environment · Budgetary matters
- Save Irish Farming Rally
- Signpost Farms
- IFA's Response to the CAP Funding Proposals 2023 – 2027.
- CAP Plan - the new Agri-Environment and Climate Measure Scheme.
- Forestry Licences
- CAP Plan - Tillage Sector
- CAP Plan - Funding for Sheep Sector
- CAP Plan - Suckler Farmers
- Carbon Budgets/Climate Action
- Nitrates Action Plan (NAP)
- CAP Strategic Planning Consultation Process
- IFA Budget 2022 Submission - Tax Measures to Support Growth & Restructuring.
- IFA Budget 2022 Submission - Expenditure to Support Farm Enterprises.
Society of St. Vincent de Paul Budgetary matters
- Engagement with Ministers and Elected Officials to ensure Budget 2022 prioritises people living in poverty and on a low income and that the measures taken are fair and equitable.
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
Ballina Chamber of Commerce · 4 returns Public Expenditure and Reform · Economic Development and Industry · Local Government
- Business supports related to Covid-19.
- Ballina Chamber Pre-Budget meetings and update on North West business priorities and that in particular for Ballina and North Mayo.
- Ballina 2023
- Ballina and Mayo Chambers meeting to discuss business concerns over reopening of country post Covid lock down, with specific issues relevant to Co Mayo.
FTI Consulting Trade
- Seeking the opportunity to brief public representatives on the extent and impact of the illegal trade in tobacco products.
Irish Cancer Society · 2 returns Health
- Children Adolescents and Young Adults Living with Cancer
- 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.
Irish Council for International Students (ICOS) Education and Training
- Wrote to all members of Oireachtas to invite to international student report launch

Keira Keogh — Fine Gael 0 votes · 0 questions · 0 new lobbying returns

Quiet week — no questions filed or new lobbying returns.

Paul Lawless — Aontú 0 votes · 0 questions · 0 new lobbying returns

Quiet week — no questions filed or new lobbying returns.

Rose Conway-Walsh — Sinn Féin 0 votes · 32 questions · 29 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 32 total

Health 12 questions
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Rose Conway-Walsh asked the Minister for Health the average wait time for orthopaedic treatment nationally; the average waiting for orthopaedic treatment for County Mayo; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62937/21]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Rose Conway-Walsh asked the Minister for Health the number of dentists in the dental treatment services scheme by LHO; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62938/21]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Rose Conway-Walsh asked the Minister for Health if there is a transfer mechanism for speech and language therapists working within the HSE who wish to move location given recruitment panels often specify that the applicant must not be currently employed by the HSE; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63193/21]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Rose Conway-Walsh asked the Minister for Health if he will provide a list of all speech and language therapy vacancies in counties Mayo and Sligo; if therapists already employed by the HSE in another part of the State are permitted to apply for these posts; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63194/21]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Rose Conway-Walsh asked the Minister for Health the number of whole-time equivalent home help staff in CHO2 in counties Mayo, Galway and Roscommon in each year since 2016, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63357/21]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Rose Conway-Walsh asked the Minister for Health the number of whole-time equivalent management and administrative staff working in the area of mental health care in CHO2 in counties Mayo, Galway and Roscommon in each year since 2016, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63359/21]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Rose Conway-Walsh asked the Minister for Health the number of whole-time equivalent nursing staff working with persons with disability in CHO2 in counties Mayo, Galway and Roscommon in each year since 2016, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63360/21]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Rose Conway-Walsh asked the Minister for Health the number of whole-time equivalent HSE staff working with older persons in CHO2 in counties Mayo, Galway and Roscommon in each year since 2016, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63361/21]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Rose Conway-Walsh asked the Minister for Health the current waiting times for children with autism trying to access speech and language therapy in each county in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63462/21]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Rose Conway-Walsh asked the Minister for Health the procedure if a speech and language therapist leaves the role with the HSE with regard to the children being treated by the therapist; if the children being treated by that therapist go back to the bottom of the waiting list; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63463/21]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Rose Conway-Walsh asked the Minister for Health if there is a pathway for persons with chronic health conditions to receive a medical card that is ongoing, that is, not subject to regular review; the conditions regarding the way that pathway may be identified and utilised; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63464/21]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Rose Conway-Walsh asked the Minister for Health the action that is being taken to alleviate current waiting time of 10 to 12 weeks for patients waiting on urgent referrals to the BreastCheck clinic at Galway University Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2252/22]
Further and Higher Education 9 questions
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Rose Conway-Walsh asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the estimated number of students that will receive a free antigen test prior to their end of semester exams commencing; the estimated number of students that will receive a free antigen test prior to the end of the first semester of 2021-2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62936/21]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Rose Conway-Walsh asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if eight education and training boards will receive less funding compared to 2020 despite the €0.8 million increase to the Mitigating against Educational Disadvantage Fund; the education and training boards that will receive less funding; the reduction amount in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63010/21]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Rose Conway-Walsh asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science when the SUSI review will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63195/21]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Rose Conway-Walsh asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if he will provide the list of all further education and training providers by county; the number of staff employed; the number of courses offered by each provider in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63284/21]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Rose Conway-Walsh asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the details of the expert panel currently reviewing the further education and training funding model; when the review will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63578/21]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Rose Conway-Walsh asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the target number of total registered apprentices for 2022; the breakdown between craft and consortia; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63606/21]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Rose Conway-Walsh asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the cost per advanced healthcare assistant practitioner apprentice; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63607/21]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Rose Conway-Walsh asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the cost per retail supervision apprenticeship; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63608/21]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Rose Conway-Walsh asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the cost per international financial services associate, international financial services specialist apprenticeship and recruitment executive apprenticeship; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63609/21]
Enterprise 3 questions
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Rose Conway-Walsh asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if consideration has been given to providing greater flexibility for persons on work permits who are made redundant as a result of Covid-19 particularly in sectors that have been hard hit by the pandemic such as aviation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63011/21]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Rose Conway-Walsh asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment when calculating the business spend on research and development for the purposes of the research and development budget, if this includes expenditure on research and development carried out outside of the State; if his Department measures the level of research and development activity carried out inside the State; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63377/21]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Rose Conway-Walsh asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment further to Parliamentary Question No. 125 of 16 November 2021, the number of skilled retrofitting workers that will be needed to deliver on retrofitting targets; the number of each category of tradesperson or specifically qualified retrofitting construction workers in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63605/21]
Housing 2 questions
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Rose Conway-Walsh asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the location of all built social housing provided in County Mayo in 2021; the location of the targeted 90 social homes by built in 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62935/21]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Rose Conway-Walsh asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage his plans to move forward accessibility issues for the public to OPW-run Moyne Abbey, Ballina, County Mayo given that the OPW can only advise on access for OPW staff and not on public access; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63465/21]
Environment 1 question
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Rose Conway-Walsh asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the criteria that must be met before a premises is able to pre-order broadband under the National Broadband Plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63623/21]
Public 1 question
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Rose Conway-Walsh asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if small community and voluntary groups in receipt of Exchequer funding are required to submit full accounts that are audited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63196/21]
Social 1 question
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Rose Conway-Walsh asked the Minister for Social Protection if there are provisions planned for making contributory State pensions more eligible to persons who have worked for many years but do not have enough contributions and who are not eligible for a non-contributory State pension; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [63466/21]
Justice 1 question
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Rose Conway-Walsh asked the Minister for Justice if her attention has been drawn to the fact that two naturalisation applications by persons (details supplied) that were submitted in September 2020 have not been concluded and no update has been received by the persons; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [63486/21]
Rural 1 question
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Rose Conway-Walsh asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development if the funding for the social inclusion and community activation programme will be withdrawn; when this will happen; if a new social inclusion and community activation programme will replace the current scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [63624/21]
Tourism 1 question
- 2022-01-20 Deputy Rose Conway-Walsh asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the steps that have been taken to support musicians and other artists through the renewed restrictions on hospitality and cultural events; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2655/22]

New lobbying 29 returns

Western Care Association Health
- Letter highlighting the challenges and priorities facing the organisation and the sector, including an invitation to meet and discuss these further in advance of the budget.
Muscular Dystrophy Society of Ireland GLC Budgetary matters
- As part of MDI's Pre-Budget 2022 campaign (see May-August 2021 return also), members were invited to take part in a letter-writing campaign to local TDs and senators, asking for their support for our submission. Key asks include: increase funding for Personal Assistance; increase core social welfare rates affecting people with MD and their carers; extend medical card eligibility for children aged 16 years and over who have MD; increase funding for housing/accommodation and supports etc.
Epilepsy Ireland Health
- Raising Epilepsy Ireland ongoing campaign on sodium valproate - need for inquiry, greater risk reduction measures and services for families.
Irish Wheelchair Association (IWA) Housing
- Requested a meeting with several TDs and rewuest was submitted to Disability Matters Committee and Housing Committee to request meeting to discuss part m of the building regulations
DOCHAS - THE IRISH ASSOCIATION OF NON- GOVERNMENTAL DEVELOPMENT ORGANISATIONS Foreign Affairs
- Dóchas Pre-Budget Submission 2022 (Official Development Assistance)
Ballyhaunis Chamber of Commerce Public Expenditure and Reform
- Rural Regeneration Funding, Town Centre First
Dyslexia Association of Ireland · 3 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.
- Submission on Senior Cycle/Leaving Certificate Reform made to the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Education, Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science
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
Ibec Economic Development and Industry
- Dáil decision on the Unified Patent Court
RCSI (Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland) Education and Training
- North-South student and staff mobility in the higher education sector
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA · 8 returns Agriculture · Environment · Budgetary matters
- Save Irish Farming Rally
- Signpost Farms
- IFA's Response to the CAP Funding Proposals 2023 – 2027.
- Forestry Licences
- Carbon Budgets/Climate Action
- Nitrates Action Plan (NAP)
- IFA Budget 2022 Submission - Tax Measures to Support Growth & Restructuring.
- IFA Budget 2022 Submission - Expenditure to Support Farm Enterprises.
Ballina Chamber of Commerce Economic Development and Industry
- Ballina Chamber Pre-Budget meetings and update on North West business priorities and that in particular for Ballina and North Mayo.
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
- Vaccine Equity
- Offical Development Assistance and Climate Justice
Amnesty International Ireland Trade
- Meeting between People's Vaccine Coalition reps and Sinn Féin members of Oireachtas and MEPs on need for TRIPS waiver at WTO to allow more Covid-19 vaccines and treatments to be produced on a global scale
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