Cork North-Central — week of Mon, 16 May

What your Cork North-Central TDs did this week

Mon, 16 May – 22 May 2022 · 5 TDs · 3 bills voted on · 53 questions · 223 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 for 2 Mick Barry · Thomas Gould

Voted against 2 Colm Burke · Pádraig O'Sullivan

Did not vote 2 Eoghan Kenny · Ken O'Flynn

An amendment to the bill · motion passed 83–54

Voted for 2 Colm Burke · Pádraig O'Sullivan

Voted against 2 Mick Barry · Thomas Gould

Did not vote 2 Eoghan Kenny · Ken O'Flynn

National Maternity Services

2022-05-18 · 1 vote

The motion · motion passed 56–10

Voted for 2 Mick Barry · Thomas Gould

Abstained 2 Colm Burke · Pádraig O'Sullivan

Did not vote 2 Eoghan Kenny · Ken O'Flynn

Subsidies for Developers

2022-05-18 · 1 vote

An amendment to the bill · motion passed 73–62

Voted for 2 Colm Burke · Pádraig O'Sullivan

Voted against 2 Mick Barry · Thomas Gould

Did not vote 2 Eoghan Kenny · Ken O'Flynn

Colm Burke — Fine Gael 4 votes · 14 questions · 50 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 14 total

Transport 3 questions
- 2022-05-17 Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Transport if he will review public transport bus services (details supplied); the reason that services are curtailed; the reason that a renovated and restored bus station with reduced services is now operating; if the services will be restored; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24453/22]
- 2022-05-18 Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Transport the timeline that is in place under the contracts between his Department and the national car testing service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25031/22]
- 2022-05-18 Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Transport if consideration will be given to implement a policy similar to that in the United Kingdom in which car garages with capacity to carry out car tests can do so in order to tackle the lengthy delays in obtaining a national car test; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25032/22]
Health 3 questions
- 2022-05-18 Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Health the timeframe for when it is proposed that the virtual disease registries will be put in place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25028/22]
- 2022-05-18 Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Health if consideration will be given to reinstate Sláintecare funding for the national diabetes registry project in order that its results will inform future projects relating to other chronic diseases; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25029/22]
- 2022-05-18 Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Health the reason that general practitioners and the public can only access hospital policies via a freedom of information request; when this decision was made; when his Department and the HSE made this decision; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25030/22]
Social 2 questions
- 2022-05-17 Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Social Protection the number of persons who are in receipt of the blind pension; her Department’s work in this area to support persons with disabilities; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24382/22]
- 2022-05-17 Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Social Protection the number of persons who are still in receipt of the enhanced illness benefit to date; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24381/22]
Enterprise 2 questions
- 2022-05-18 Deputy Colm Burke asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the plans that are in place to reduce the waiting times for employment permits considering that recently have been taking up to five months to receive a decision on applications; if he will consider implementing measures to reimburse businesses that incur costs as a result of the backlog such as in the case of job applicants withdrawing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25033/22]
- 2022-05-19 Deputy Colm Burke asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the status of the online retail scheme; the amount of funding that has been allocated to the scheme since its inception; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24912/22]
Further and Higher Education 2 questions
- 2022-05-19 Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science to provide updated details on his Department’s work to identify the prevalence and type of drug use among the third-level student population; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25080/22]
- 2022-05-19 Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the pathways that are being made available for people with disabilities to access further and higher education; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25079/22]
Justice 1 question
- 2022-05-17 Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Justice the progress to date in the appeal of the visa application by a person (details supplied) in view of the fact that the required documentation has been submitted to the Department twice; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24434/22]
Agriculture 1 question
- 2022-05-17 Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the breakdown of forestry licences relating to afforestation, roads, the reconstitution and underplanting scheme, private felling, and Coillte felling; the percentage of target his Department are at in each category from 31 January 2022 to 30 April 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24124/22]

New lobbying 50 returns

Illumina Cambridge Ltd Health
- National Genomics and Genetic Medicine Network
Irish Heart Foundation Health
- Cardiovascular Health Policy in Ireland
Construction Industry Federation (CIF) Development and Zoning
- Briefing for Cork TDs on issues facing construction industry, including hyperinflation of materials
Irish Family Planning Association Health
- National and international policy on sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR)
Family Carers Ireland Health
- Minimum Essential Standard of Living for Family Carers
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
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
Cork Chamber Housing
- Meeting with Fine Gael representatives regarding vacant property housing
Baxter Healthcare Ireland Ltd Health
- Home Dialysis services National provision and World Kidney Day
Pender & Associates Ltd · 2 returns Health
- Letter sharing research paper and invitation to meet
- Invitation to attend event launching home care report
Takeda Products Ireland Health
- Creation of national policy with regard to Orphan Medicinal Products
Home and Community Care Ireland · 2 returns Health
- Attendance at Oireachtas Health Committee
- Briefing on home care policy developments
Nursing Homes Ireland · 2 returns Health
- Correspondence to TDs in relation to the state of emergency in Nursing Homes regarding extreme staffing and cost pressures. In December 2021, the Department of Health published A value for money review of nursing home care costs. This explicitly presents the discrimination being applied by the State in the resourcing of nursing home resident care, which is manifesting in the state of emergency that is now presenting for private and voluntary nursing homes.
- Invitation to the Advanced Healthcare Practitioner Apprenticeship Launch
Montague Communications Ltd · 2 returns Housing
- Redress Scheme for Apartment Owners affected by Fire and other Defects as well as reform of the law to minimise chance of such defects occurring in the future.
- Redress Scheme for Apartment Owners affected by Fire and other Defects as well as reform of the law to minimise chance of such defects occurring in the future.
Construction Defects Alliance Housing
- Redress Scheme for Apartment Owners affected by Fire and other Defects as well as reform of the law to minimise chance of such defects occurring in the future.
Fairfill/Fairfield Community Association Community
- Zoning of land for building a community centre
MSD Health
- Immunisation Policies
Janssen Sciences Ireland UC Health
- Sharing information on challenges in medicines reimbursement process in Ireland
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.
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals (Ireland) DAC · 2 returns Health
- Briefing on AstraZeneca's Covid-19 treatments
- High Tech medicines policy in Ireland
The Alzheimer Society of Ireland · 2 returns Health
- To brief Fine Gael Health Spokespersons on the specific issues around dementia service provision
- To brief members of the Oireachtas Health Committee in advance of an Alzheimer Society of Ireland speaker before the committee
Hanover Media Strategy Limited Health
- Update on AstraZeneca sponsored roundtable outcomes held for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
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.
Vulcan Consulting Limited · 3 returns Health · Transport
- Rare Disease Policy in Ireland and the EU
- eBike services in Ireland
- COVID-19 Treatment Policy
mytaxi network Ireland (trading as FREE NOW) Transport
- Invitation to attend EV Roadshows hosted by FREE NOW
BioMarin International Limited Health
- Rare disease policy in Ireland and EU
Pinnacle Public Affairs Ltd Health
- Cardiovascular Health Policy in Ireland
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 Cancer Society · 5 returns Health · Banking and Financial Institutions
- Palliative care services
- Cancer screening services
- Tobacco and e-cigarettes
- Invite to Oireachtas Event
- The work of the Oireachtas Cross-Party Group on Cancer;
Global Coalition on Aging Health
- Letter sharing research paper and invitation to meet
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
Roche Health
- Access to medicines and health data infrastructure
Huntington's Disease Association of Ireland Health
- To highlight the need for a coordinated specialist multi-disciplinary service and dedicated integrated care pathways for families impacted by Huntington's disease.
JKS Communications Health
- advocacy for health charity rep group

Eoghan Kenny — Labour Party 0 votes · 0 questions · 0 new lobbying returns

Quiet week — no questions filed or new lobbying returns.

Ken O'Flynn — Independent Ireland 0 votes · 0 questions · 0 new lobbying returns

Quiet week — no questions filed or new lobbying returns.

Pádraig O'Sullivan — Fianna Fáil 4 votes · 19 questions · 28 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 19 total

Health 11 questions
- 2022-05-18 Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Health if he has considered the contents of a recent study which ranked Ireland as one of the worst countries in Europe for paid maternity leave; her Department's response to this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24587/22]
- 2022-05-18 Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Health if he will outline the formal remit of the National Centre for Pharmaco-economics; if this remit was approved by his Department or the HSE; the timeline associated with its approval; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25082/22]
- 2022-05-18 Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Health the governance processes for health technology assessments; the extent to which external oversight is a feature of the health technology assessment process; the planned publication date of a report (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25083/22]
- 2022-05-18 Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Health the key performance indicators that he is applying to the pricing and reimbursement system for the supply of medicines outside of those criteria defined in the Health Act 2013; if the timelines for patient access from the application is measured by the HSE and National Centre for Pharmacoeconomics as a priority; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25084/22]
- 2022-05-18 Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Health when a child (details supplied) will receive a wheelchair; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25085/22]
- 2022-05-18 Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Health when a child (details supplied) will receive a new wheelchair; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25086/22]
- 2022-05-18 Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Health when a child (details supplied) will receive a new sling and hoist; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25089/22]
- 2022-05-18 Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Health when a person will receive a home support package (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25090/22]
- 2022-05-18 Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) will receive a standing frame; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25091/22]
- 2022-05-18 Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) will receive a home support package; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25092/22]
- 2022-05-19 Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) will receive a new modified wheelchair; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25498/22]
Education 2 questions
- 2022-05-17 Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Education if a post (details supplied) will be filled to tackle the backlog; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24482/22]
- 2022-05-18 Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Education when a child (details supplied) will receive assistive technology for writing in school; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25088/22]
Enterprise 2 questions
- 2022-05-19 Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if a minimum time can be achieved for the processing of applications for work permits for non-European Union workers particularly in the healthcare sector in which there are so many staff shortages; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25016/22]
- 2022-05-19 Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he will provide a report on the new Regional Enterprise Plan for counties Cork and Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25015/22]
Further and Higher Education 2 questions
- 2022-05-19 Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if he will consider having a Higher Education Colleges Association representative at the National Skills Council and Fora; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25246/22]
- 2022-05-19 Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science his plans to increase the supply of affordable on campus accommodation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25247/22]
Social 1 question
- 2022-05-17 Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Social Protection the action her Department is taking to develop a pension solution for family carers to ensure they have adequate income once they reach retirement age as per the commitment in the Programme for Government; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24585/22]
Foreign 1 question
- 2022-05-18 Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the extent of the backlog in foreign birth registrations; the steps that are being taken to address the backlog; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25081/22]

New lobbying 28 returns

Illumina Cambridge Ltd Health
- National Genomics and Genetic Medicine Network
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA Housing
- Housing Available to Ukrainian refugees.
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
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
Takeda Products Ireland Health
- Creation of national policy with regard to Orphan Medicinal Products
Technological Universities Association · 2 returns Education and Training
- HEA legislation
- Future funding of higher education
Irish Pharmaceutical Healthcare Association Health
- (i) EU Pharmaceutical Policy; (ii) EFPIA WAIT Indicator Survey - Access to new medicines; (iii) Access to Orphan Medicines; (iv) EU Pharmaceutical Strategy
Pfizer · 2 returns Health · Economic Development and Industry
- PMB in relation to reimbursement of orphan medicines Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) (Amendment) Bill 2021
- Proposed COVID-19 Trips waiver
Friends of the Earth Education and Training
- Higher Education Authority Bill
MSD Health
- Oncology Policy
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals (Ireland) DAC Health
- High Tech medicines policy in Ireland
Age Action Social Protection
- Attendance at Fianna Fáil roundtable discussion on energy costs
Vulcan Consulting Limited · 2 returns Health · Transport
- Rare Disease Policy in Ireland and the EU
- eBike services in Ireland
Higher Education Colleges Association (HECA) Education and Training
- Formal request for HECA representation on the National Skills Council (NSC)
mytaxi network Ireland (trading as FREE NOW) Transport
- Invitation to attend EV Roadshows hosted by FREE NOW
BioMarin International Limited Health
- Rare disease policy in Ireland and EU
Irish Development Education Association Education and Training
- Higher Education Authority Bill 2022
Society of St. Vincent de Paul Social Protection
- Engagement with elected officials on the impact of the cost of living crisis on low income households and measures to address it.
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 Cancer Society Employment
- Maternity leave entitlements
Irish Universities Association Education and Training
- HEA Bill 2022 Amendments
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
Autism Spectrum Information, Advice and Meeting Point Ltd, Trading as AsIAm · 2 returns Health
- Supported the establishment of the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Autism
- Engaged with a range of stakeholders in promoting our World Autism Month Campaign which included the publication of the Same Chance Report

Thomas Gould — Sinn Féin 4 votes · 15 questions · 25 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 15 total

Health 8 questions
- 2022-05-18 Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Health if he will provide an update on the proposed cap on hospital car parking charges. [24965/22]
- 2022-05-19 Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Health if he will request the HSE to recoup money spent by the family of a person (details supplied); and if he intends to remedy this situation for other families in a similar position. [25547/22]
- 2022-05-19 Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Health the amount allocated to Cork Kerry Community Healthcare in 2021; the amount drawn-down; and the amount spent. [25599/22]
- 2022-05-19 Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Health the amount allocated to CAMHS in counties Cork and Kerry in 2021; the amount drawn-down; and the amount spent. [25600/22]
- 2022-05-19 Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Health the funding of returns, by CHO of community healthcare in 2021 and to date in 2022, in tabular form. [25601/22]
- 2022-05-19 Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Health the amount allocated to COPE in counties Cork and Kerry in 2021; the amount drawn-down; and the amount spent. [25602/22]
- 2022-05-19 Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Health the amount allocated to NAS in counties Cork and Kerry in 2021; the amount drawn-down; and the amount spent. [25603/22]
- 2022-05-19 Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Health the amount allocated to the Brothers of Charity in counties Cork and Kerry in 2021; the amount drawn-down; and the amount spent. [25604/22]
Social 2 questions
- 2022-05-17 Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Social Protection if she has considered increasing social welfare rates given the recent Central Statistics Office report highlighting the potential increases to those at-risk of poverty in 2021 without Covid-19 emergency payments. [24589/22]
- 2022-05-17 Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will consider meeting with family carers to discuss supports they need due to the cost of living crisis. [24588/22]
Enterprise 2 questions
- 2022-05-19 Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the status of the implementation of legislation to prevent, in the future, a situation similar to that of a company (details supplied). [25372/22]
- 2022-05-19 Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the status of the report received by the Low Wage Commission. [25371/22]
Further and Higher Education 2 questions
- 2022-05-19 Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science when technological university funding status will be given equal standing to NUI universities. [25374/22]
- 2022-05-19 Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if he has considered an increase to apprenticeship rates given the rising cost of living. [25373/22]
Tourism 1 question
- 2022-05-17 Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the funding that is available for a person looking to establish a tennis court in Cork city. [24189/22]

New lobbying 25 returns

Gilead Sciences Ireland UC Health
- HIV, Hepatitis-C & Oncology healthcare policy and access to lifesciences innovation in Ireland
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
Mental Health Reform Health
- Innovation Team briefing, MHR 3 priority asks , Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) (Amendment) Bill 2021, Pre-legislative scrutiny of the Heads of Bill to reform the Mental Health Act 2001, Briefing doc for Statements on Youth Mental Health
Clúid Housing Housing
- Remedial works redress scheme
Cork Simon Community Housing
- Update on the extent of homelessness in Cork and Cork Simon's plans to address.
Friends of the Earth Energy and Natural Resources
- EU Energy Performance in Buildings Directive (EPBD)
Fairfill/Fairfield Community Association Community
- Zoning of land for building a community centre
Uisce Éireann Environment
- Discussion regarding Irish Water Projects
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.
Age Action Social Protection
- Meeting to discuss HSE fair deal scheme
Alcohol Action Ireland Health
- Alcohol related deaths in Ireland
Vulcan Consulting Limited Transport
- eBike services in Ireland
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
BioMarin International Limited Health
- Rare disease policy in Ireland and EU
Irish Penal Reform Trust Justice and Equality
- IPRT 'Progress in the Penal System (PIPS)' 2021 report
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
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
Ibec · 2 returns Housing
- Debt service ratios to the Central Bank Mortgage Measures framework review
- The impact of Judical Reviews on housing supply
Engineers Ireland Community
- Invitation by our Cork Regional Branch to its Design Competition, opening event
Irish Council for Civil Liberties Local Government
- Electoral Reform Bill 2022
Flutter Entertainment PLC Justice and Equality
- General Scheme of the Gambling Regulation Bill
An Taisce The National Trust for Ireland Agriculture
- The Nitrates Action Programme and the draft River Basin Management Plan 2022