Clare — week of Mon, 16 May

What your Clare TDs did this week

Mon, 16 May – 22 May 2022 · 4 TDs · 3 bills voted on · 29 questions · 124 new lobbying filings

Votes this week

Sick Leave Bill 2022: Report and Final Stages

2022-05-18 · 2 votes

An amendment to the bill · motion failed 56–78

Voted against 2 Cathal Crowe · Joe Carey

Did not vote 3 Donna McGettigan · Joe Cooney · Timmy Dooley

An amendment to the bill · motion passed 83–54

Voted for 2 Cathal Crowe · Joe Carey

Did not vote 3 Donna McGettigan · Joe Cooney · Timmy Dooley

National Maternity Services

2022-05-18 · 1 vote

The motion · motion passed 56–10

Abstained 2 Cathal Crowe · Joe Carey

Did not vote 3 Donna McGettigan · Joe Cooney · Timmy Dooley

Subsidies for Developers

2022-05-18 · 1 vote

An amendment to the bill · motion passed 73–62

Voted for 2 Cathal Crowe · Joe Carey

Did not vote 3 Donna McGettigan · Joe Cooney · Timmy Dooley

Cathal Crowe — Fianna Fáil 4 votes · 16 questions · 42 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 16 total

Social 3 questions
- 2022-05-17 Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Social Protection the status of the commitment to benchmark pension rates in the Roadmap for Social Inclusion 2020-2025; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24684/22]
- 2022-05-17 Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Social Protection if her Department in conjunction with the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment will establish a skills database in order that Ukrainian refugees arriving in Ireland can be matched with suitable employment. [15037/22]
- 2022-05-17 Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will consider setting up a skill set database to match Ukrainian refugees with prospective employers. [18472/22]
Health 2 questions
- 2022-05-17 Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Health if non-medical front-line staff in the health sector that is, administration staff, security, cleaning staff and so on, that worked in hospitals throughout the pandemic will be entitled to the pandemic bonus payment. [24790/22]
- 2022-05-18 Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Health if he will revise the rules in relation to access to dental treatment for medical card holders in order that they can have dental cleaning carried out on an annual basis. [25065/22]
Housing 2 questions
- 2022-05-18 Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will engage with local authorities with a view to reducing and capping the amount of commercial rates payable by not-for-profit and voluntary organisations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25260/22]
- 2022-05-19 Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will consider a further roll-out of rent-pressure zones to large urban centres such as Ennis and Shannon, in view of the latest rental report by an organisation (details supplied),; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25418/22]
Enterprise 2 questions
- 2022-05-19 Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the number of vacant industrial buildings in Shannon, County Clare at this time; and the measures that his Department, in conjunction with the IDA and Enterprise Ireland, is doing to attract new companies to the area. [25009/22]
- 2022-05-19 Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he will provide an overview of the composition and terms of reference for the new Shannon Estuary Taskforce. [25010/22]
Environment 1 question
- 2022-05-17 Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if his Department plans to mark the centenary of the Shannon Scheme; if there are plans to provide a new visitor centre at Ardnacrusha power station; if he has engaged with the ESB regarding the public consultation on the aforementioned; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24617/22]
Finance 1 question
- 2022-05-17 Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Finance if he will issue guidance on whether the help-to-buy scheme will be extended to 2023; if his Department will, in conjunction with the Department of Housing. Local Government and Heritage examine other schemes to assist those looking to buy a home will be rolled out; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24634/22]
Defence 1 question
- 2022-05-17 Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Defence the location in which unsuccessful military pension claims relating to the 1916 Rising and the War of Independence period are now stored; and if they can be added to State digital archives. [24698/22]
Further and Higher Education 1 question
- 2022-05-19 Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if he will provide an update on the University of Limerick’s development plans for the portion of its campus which is located in County Clare. [25017/22]
Public 1 question
- 2022-05-19 Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform when his Department received additional documentation relating to a project (details supplied); and when a decision on same will be issued. [25489/22]
Justice 1 question
- 2022-05-19 Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Justice if the Government plans to introduce tighter legislation to curb dog theft; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25416/22]
Agriculture 1 question
- 2022-05-19 Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if his officials will be carrying out investigations to determine if the wild goat herd in the Burren, County Clare is carrying tuberculosis, in view of the risk this poses to the herds of local farmers. [25552/22]

New lobbying 42 returns

Illumina Cambridge Ltd Health
- National Genomics and Genetic Medicine Network
Irish Family Planning Association Health
- National and international policy on sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR)
Irish Self Catering Federation Local Government
- Eco system for Self Catering in Ireland
Early Childhood Ireland Children and Youth Affairs
- The proposed new Core Funding arrangements for ELC/SAC settings
The Union of Retail ,Bar and Administrative Workers Employment
- Seeking support from all TDs and Senators urging Tesco to engage with Mandate on outsourcing employment
Neurological Alliance of Ireland Health
- Call for investment to address the shortfall in neurology nurse specialists across Ireland
RCSI (Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland) Health
- Medical workforce policy
Baxter Healthcare Ireland Ltd Health
- Home Dialysis services National provision and World Kidney Day
Pender & Associates Ltd Health
- Letter sharing research paper and invitation to meet
Home and Community Care Ireland · 2 returns Health
- Attendance at Oireachtas Health Committee
- Briefing on home care policy developments
Mental Health Reform Children and Youth Affairs
- Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) (Amendment) Bill 2021, CAMHs review, Oireachtas Disability Group, Briefing document for Statements on Youth Mental Health, Pre-legislative scrutiny of the Heads of Bill to reform the Mental Health Act 2001
Vodafone Ireland Communications
- Discussions to provide an overview of the industry Shared Rural Network proposal.
Unite the Union, Ireland Region Transport
- Driving Instructor 'check tests'
daa plc Transport
- Facilitated briefing and visit to Dublin Airport to discuss future priorities of airport and also security screening challenges and associated passenger delays
Clare Youth Service Children and Youth Affairs
- Request to implement the report of the National Council for Curriculum Assessment (NCCA) relating to RSE and Sex Education. Provide additional resources for Youth Services to support their preventative work with young people experiencing mental health concerns and to address the overwhelming costs on small charities of meeting legislative and regulatory compliance.
Hanover Media Strategy Limited · 2 returns Communications · Health
- To share a briefing on the Communications Regulation (Enforcement) Bill 2022
- Update on AstraZeneca sponsored roundtable outcomes held for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Vape Business Ireland Health
- To outline VBI's position on Public Health legislation
Youth Work Ireland Children and Youth Affairs
- Briefing for all Oireachtas members on our work with an emphasis on constituecnies with members, flyer with 3 "asks" distributed on RSE Curriculum change, youth work funding and Youth Mental Health
EPIC Empowering People in Care Children and Youth Affairs
- To raise awareness around Care Day; Children in care and with care experience.
Hume Brophy Transport
- Sustainable Micro Mobility
Shannon Chamber · 3 returns Employment · Local Government · Transport
- Concern re delays in processing work permits and visas for foreign nationals from non-EEA countries.
- Request elected representatives to liaise with Clare County Council and Government to ensure that the keys requirements of Shannon Town Masterplan implementation are delivered.
- To discuss current developments at Shannon Airport/ Shannon Group
MKC Communications Transport
- Roads and Road Traffic Bill 2021
Janssen Sciences Ireland UC Health
- Invite to webinar series on the 'Future of Value Based Healthcare in Ireland', RCSI Dublin
Vincent Jennings/Convenience Stores and Newsagents Association (CSNA) Taxation
- CSNA wished to inform legislators of the need to agree with the path being taken by the French and Finnish Governments in prioritising the needs of the Irish Exchequer with regards to Article 32 Freedom of movement of excisable products.
Gibney Communications Health
- To highlight the importance of the Low Risk Weekly Guidelines, and the need for greater public information and education to reduce the misuse of alcohol in Ireland.
mytaxi network Ireland (trading as FREE NOW) · 2 returns Transport
- Invitation to attend ACCESS NOW virtual conference hosted by FREE NOW in partnership with the Irish Wheelchair Association
- Invitation to attend EV Roadshows hosted by FREE NOW
BioMarin International Limited Health
- Rare disease policy in Ireland and EU
Huhtamaki Cup Print Ltd. Environment
- Circular Economy, Waste Management (Amendment) and Minerals Development (Amendment) Bill 2022
Irish Penal Reform Trust Justice and Equality
- Submission on the General Scheme of the Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) (Amendment) Bill 2021
Fennell Public Affairs Limited · 2 returns Energy and Natural Resources
- Development of proposed onshore renewable project in Lackareagh Co Clare
- Legislative and policy initiatives to implement Climate Action Plan and Programme for Government measures on renewable energy
Global Coalition on Aging Health
- Letter sharing research paper and invitation to meet
Irish Cancer Society · 2 returns Health
- Tobacco and e-cigarettes
- The financial impact of cancer (including issues around debt collection, inpatient charges, car parking charges);
Irish Medical Organisation · 2 returns Health
- Issues Relating to General Practice
- Hospital Overcrowding
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

Donna McGettigan — Sinn Féin 0 votes · 0 questions · 0 new lobbying returns

Quiet week — no questions filed or new lobbying returns.

Joe Cooney — Fine Gael 0 votes · 0 questions · 1 new lobbying return

New lobbying 1 return

Fennell Public Affairs Limited Energy and Natural Resources
- Development of proposed onshore renewable project in Lackareagh Co Clare

Timmy Dooley — Fianna Fáil 0 votes · 0 questions · 42 new lobbying returns

New lobbying 42 returns

Chambers Ireland Environment
- Carbon Budgeting
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA · 3 returns Agriculture · Food · Environment
- Draft River Basin Management Plan for Ireland 2022-2027 (RBMP)
- Food Vision 2030 Dairy Sub-Group
- Climate Action - Carbon Budgets
Irish Self Catering Federation Local Government
- Eco system for Self Catering in Ireland
The Union of Retail ,Bar and Administrative Workers Employment
- Seeking support from all TDs and Senators urging Tesco to engage with Mandate on outsourcing employment
Devenish Agriculture
- The Joint Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine and the Joint Committee on Environment and Climate Action invited Richard Kennedy, CEO, to attend "a Joint Joint Committee" virtual meeting on 31st March on the topic of exploring technologies and opportunities that may exist in the effort to reduce emissions in the agriculture sector.
Sustainable Water Network (SWAN) Environment
- Water quality and environmental impact of peat extraction.
Wind Energy Ireland · 7 returns Energy and Natural Resources · Economic Development and Industry · Budgetary matters · Environment
- Development of the electricity grid
- Development of an industrial strategy for renewable energy
- Budget 2023
- Green Hydrogen
- Planning reform
- Cost of renewable electricity
- SuperGrid
Liquid Gas Ireland Energy and Natural Resources
- To provide an update on LGI activities and the role of LPG and BioLPG in reducing greenhouse gas emissions and contribution to cleaner air in rural Ireland in the context of the National Heat Study
Unite the Union, Ireland Region Transport
- Driving Instructor 'check tests'
Clare Youth Service Children and Youth Affairs
- Request to implement the report of the National Council for Curriculum Assessment (NCCA) relating to RSE and Sex Education. Provide additional resources for Youth Services to support their preventative work with young people experiencing mental health concerns and to address the overwhelming costs on small charities of meeting legislative and regulatory compliance.
Friends of the Earth · 4 returns Energy and Natural Resources · Housing
- Carbon Budget Programme
- National Retrofit Plan
- Gas Infrastructure
- Planning regulations for solar panels on rooves
Hanover Media Strategy Limited Communications
- To share a briefing on the Communications Regulation (Enforcement) Bill 2022
Youth Work Ireland Children and Youth Affairs
- Briefing for all Oireachtas members on our work with an emphasis on constituecnies with members, flyer with 3 "asks" distributed on RSE Curriculum change, youth work funding and Youth Mental Health
Hume Brophy Transport
- Sustainable Micro Mobility
Pinnacle Public Affairs Ltd Environment
- Green Energy and Circular Economy
Shannon Chamber · 3 returns Employment · Local Government · Transport
- Concern re delays in processing work permits and visas for foreign nationals from non-EEA countries.
- Request elected representatives to liaise with Clare County Council and Government to ensure that the keys requirements of Shannon Town Masterplan implementation are delivered.
- To discuss current developments at Shannon Airport/ Shannon Group
MKC Communications · 2 returns Environment
- Circular Economy, Waste Management (Amendment) and Minerals Development (Amendment) Bill 2022 (‘the Bill’)
- Circular Economy, Waste Management (Amendment) and Minerals Development (Amendment) Bill 2022
The Alzheimer Society of Ireland Health
- AV Room event to brief members of the Oireachtas on the issue of brain health
Instinctif Partners Public Affairs Ireland Energy and Natural Resources
- Invitation to meet with Gabriel D'Arcy, Chair of EnergyCloud, to discuss how EnergyCloud can use some of Ireland's surplus renewable energy, which would otherwise be wasted, to help tackle fuel poverty
mytaxi network Ireland (trading as FREE NOW) · 2 returns Transport
- Invitation to attend ACCESS NOW virtual conference hosted by FREE NOW in partnership with the Irish Wheelchair Association
- Invitation to attend EV Roadshows hosted by FREE NOW
Huhtamaki Cup Print Ltd. Environment
- Circular Economy, Waste Management (Amendment) and Minerals Development (Amendment) Bill 2022
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
Irish Green Building Council Environment
- Sending a copy of IGBC's recommendations to decarbonise Ireland's built environment across the whole life cycle
Simply Blue Group & its JV Project Companies · 2 returns Energy and Natural Resources
- 02/02/22: Presentation to Senator Timmy Dooley on Ireland's floating wind opportunity.
- 13/04/22: Request for Senator Timmy Dooley to aid in securing a meeting for Simply Blue Group with Clare Oireachtas Members.
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
Insight Consultants Agriculture
- To introduce new technologies available to combat farm emissions to the Environment and Climate Action and Agriculture Committees in Leinster House