Offaly — week of Mon, 17 Jan

Carol Nolan — Independent 0 votes · 7 questions · 26 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 7 total

Tourism 2 questions
- 2022-01-20 Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the details of the consultation that took place to inform the stakeholder forum on the pilot basic income for the arts; if her attention has been drawn to the fact that advocacy groups such as a group (details supplied) have expressed concerns in relation to the pilot scheme specifically that it will see professional musicians competing with new and emerging artists and subsidised gigs when the sector reopens; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1442/22]
- 2022-01-20 Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the measures being taken by her Department to support the promotion of the Irish language in national and local systems of administration; if her Department retains data on the number of complaints or communications made to her Department by persons who were unable to access national or local systems of administration through the medium of the Irish language; the details of same if such data is retained; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1443/22]
Finance 1 question
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Finance the legal basis for cash as legal tender in Ireland; if retail businesses or service providers can refuse to accept payment in cash; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1767/22]
Education 1 question
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Education if she will address concerns among leaving certificate students relating to the uncertainty of the format of the 2022 examinations; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1768/22]
Social 1 question
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will investigate the case of a person (details supplied) who wishes to access their pension contributions following the discontinuation of the pension scheme established by their former employer; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [63098/21]
Justice 1 question
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Justice further to Parliamentary Question No. 499 of 14 December 2021, the reason that she did not provide the names of the studies referenced on the website of her Department as requested in the original question; her views on whether the inference can be made that no such studies exist; if the Department will amend the statement on the website of her Department referencing the studies; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [63231/21]
Agriculture 1 question
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the reason an issue (details supplied) has not been resolved; if a decision on the application can be expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63243/21]

New lobbying 26 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.
Epilepsy Ireland Health
- Raising Epilepsy Ireland ongoing campaign on sodium valproate - need for inquiry, greater risk reduction measures and services for families.
Vulcan Consulting Limited Agriculture
- Forestry policy and programmes
CPL Fuels Ireland Ltd. Energy and Natural Resources
- To discuss and support the overdue announcement of a nationwide ban on smoky coal in Ireland; to highlight the problem of smuggling and cross border fuel sales
Dyslexia Association of Ireland · 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.
- 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
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 · 2 returns Economic Development and Industry
- Economic development of the Midlands region
- Dáil decision on the Unified Patent Court
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.
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA Environment
- Signpost Farms
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
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
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.
Irish Council for International Students (ICOS) Education and Training
- Wrote to all members of Oireachtas to invite to international student report launch

What your Offaly TDs did this week

Questions asked 7 total

New lobbying 26 returns