Longford-Westmeath — week of Mon, 2 May

What your Longford-Westmeath TDs did this week

Mon, 2 May – 8 May 2022 · 5 TDs · 1 bill voted on · 14 questions · 12 new lobbying filings

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business

2022-05-04 · 1 vote

The motion · motion passed 72–53

Voted for 2 Joe Flaherty · Robert Troy

Voted against 1 Sorca Clarke

Did not vote 3 Kevin Boxer Moran · Micheál Carrigy · Peter Burke

Kevin Boxer Moran — Independent 0 votes · 0 questions · 0 new lobbying returns

Quiet week — no questions filed or new lobbying returns.

Micheál Carrigy — Fine Gael 0 votes · 0 questions · 2 new lobbying returns

Samaritans Ireland Communications
- Online Safety and Media Regulations Bill
Restaurants Association of Ireland Tourism
- Attendance at The Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport and Media following invitation by the Committee

Peter Burke — Fine Gael 0 votes · 3 questions · 4 new lobbying returns

Justice 2 questions
- 2022-05-04 Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Justice the average processing time for family re-unification visas for those who are holders of critical work permits working here; her views on whether this is a disincentive for those seeking to work here in critical employment categories; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22075/22]
- 2022-05-05 Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Justice if there is any particular process in the case of Ukrainian refugees seeking to work in Ireland for the Garda vetting in the current circumstances, or if the Ukrainian refugees are to apply in the normal way provided they have proof of identity; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22527/22]
Environment 1 question
- 2022-05-04 Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the situation in relation to the €200 energy grant for a person (details supplied) in rented accommodation who prepays their electricity in an apartment complex; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22065/22]

Irish Wildlife Trust CLG. Environment
- We were promoting the Shannon Wilderness Park in Co. Longford
Tom Phillips + Associates Development and Zoning
- Advocating to have planning policy changed to recognised and zone for retirement communities. Gave a presentation
Restaurants Association of Ireland Tourism
- Re Town Centre First Policy - meeting request
Irish Wheelchair Association (IWA) Housing
- A. Amend the Building Regulations Part M Section 3 (Access and Use) 2010 in so far as it relates to housing and include provision and guidance for the design and delivery of wheelchair liveable homes to UD+ and UD++ standards. B. Each Local Authority to immediately review their respective lists of approved housing applicants to establish the exact number of wheelchair liveable housing units required

Robert Troy — Fianna Fáil 1 vote · 6 questions · 2 new lobbying returns

Health 4 questions
- 2022-05-04 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health if he will schedule a date for neck surgery for a person (details supplied). [22115/22]
- 2022-05-04 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health the funding that is available to families of disabled children who require permanent equipment in their home such as a hoist; and if there is funding available to help families with extensions for level access bathrooms and extra space for such large equipment. [22220/22]
- 2022-05-04 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health if he will expedite an appointment for a person (detail supplied). [22242/22]
- 2022-05-05 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health if a date for surgery will be expedited for a person (detail supplied). [22547/22]
Social 1 question
- 2022-05-04 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Social Protection the reason that 520 credits are required to qualify for the home caring periods scheme (details supplied). [22088/22]
Finance 1 question
- 2022-05-05 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance if a person (details supplied) can claim tax back on two cataract procedures carried out in a private hospital. [22382/22]

Irish Wildlife Trust CLG. Environment
- We were promoting the Shannon Wilderness Park in Co. Longford
North Midlands Credit Union Limited Banking and Financial Institutions
- Policy Framework for Credit Unions - to be reviewed under the Programme for Government in 2022.

Sorca Clarke — Sinn Féin 1 vote · 5 questions · 1 new lobbying return

Irish Wildlife Trust CLG. Environment
- We were promoting the Shannon Wilderness Park in Co. Longford