Cork North-West — week of Mon, 16 May

What your Cork North-West TDs did this week

Mon, 16 May – 22 May 2022 · 3 TDs · 3 bills voted on · 17 questions · 60 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 3 Aindrias Moynihan · Michael Creed · Michael Moynihan

Did not vote 1 John Paul O'Shea

An amendment to the bill · motion passed 83–54

Voted for 3 Aindrias Moynihan · Michael Creed · Michael Moynihan

Did not vote 1 John Paul O'Shea

National Maternity Services

2022-05-18 · 1 vote

The motion · motion passed 56–10

Abstained 3 Aindrias Moynihan · Michael Creed · Michael Moynihan

Did not vote 1 John Paul O'Shea

Subsidies for Developers

2022-05-18 · 1 vote

An amendment to the bill · motion passed 73–62

Voted for 3 Aindrias Moynihan · Michael Creed · Michael Moynihan

Did not vote 1 John Paul O'Shea

Aindrias Moynihan — Fianna Fáil 4 votes · 8 questions · 12 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 8 total

Social 3 questions
- 2022-05-17 Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Social Protection the measures that are being taken to reduce processing times on all appeals received for social protection applications; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24504/22]
- 2022-05-17 Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Social Protection the measures that are in place to support highly-skilled Ukrainian refugees in accessing the Irish job market; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24961/22]
- 2022-05-17 Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Social Protection if she has considered index linking social protection payments in view of the fact that both Brexit and the war in Ukraine are projected to compound existing inflationary pressures from Covid-19 and the disruption of supply chains; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21439/22]
Further and Higher Education 3 questions
- 2022-05-19 Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the reforms that are being considered for the current CAO system given the recent announcement of changes to be implemented on the current leaving certificate programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24954/22]
- 2022-05-19 Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if he is considering making more third-level education places available to accommodate the increasing numbers of Ukrainians entering Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24953/22]
- 2022-05-19 Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if he is satisfied with the classroom spaces currently available to deal with the backlog of apprenticeships; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that it currently could take over six years for electrical apprentices to be fully certified; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18754/22]
Foreign 1 question
- 2022-05-17 Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will outline the process for the verification of guardians form for passport applications which are signed in the Garda station; the reason the need to contact the gardaí when they have already signed and stamped the form; the difficulties that arise in verifying the form; the measures being introduced to improve the situation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24231/22]
Enterprise 1 question
- 2022-05-19 Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the policy solutions or mitigation measures that his Department is considering to ease the impact of current supply chain issues whilst awaiting the establishment of the Expert Group on Global Value Chains and Supply Chains; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24962/22]

New lobbying 12 returns

Irish Heart Foundation Health
- Public Health (Obesity) Bill
St. Joseph's Foundation Budgetary matters
- Wrote to representatives in our area requesting staff in Section 39 disability service providers to be included in once off payment re Covid-19. .
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
Hume Brophy Food
- B Corp certification, Danone Ireland is independently verified as meeting globally recognised high standards of social and environmental performance
Conradh na Gaeilge Gaeltacht
- An maoiniú leis an nGaeilge agus an nGaeltacht a fhorbairt; Reachtaíocht na Gaeilge a láidriú; An Ghaeilge a láidriú sa chóras oideachais
FTI Consulting Trade
- Briefing of public representatives on e-cigarette products and the vaping market.
Vulcan Consulting Limited Transport
- eBike services in Ireland
mytaxi network Ireland (trading as FREE NOW) Transport
- Invitation to attend EV Roadshows hosted by FREE NOW
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
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

John Paul O'Shea — Fine Gael 0 votes · 0 questions · 5 new lobbying returns

New lobbying 5 returns

Cork Chamber Housing
- Meeting with Fine Gael representatives regarding vacant property housing
Wind Energy Ireland · 2 returns Environment · Energy and Natural Resources
- Development of onshore renewable energy projects
- Cost of renewable electricity
IRD Duhallow Housing
- The Cork County Development plan has the field immediately in front of the James O Keeffe Institute, Newmarket, designated for Housing but the Draft Plan has proposed it as Agriculture. The Board therefore is asking for your support to reverse this proposal and retain the Housing designation if possible or at least change to Community Designation for the portion of the field in our control.
Vulcan Consulting Limited Transport
- eBike services in Ireland

Michael Moynihan — Fianna Fáil 4 votes · 7 questions · 21 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 7 total

Social 2 questions
- 2022-05-17 Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Social Protection the status of the supports under the domiciliary care allowance and carer’s allowance for parents and guardians of children who are hospitalised; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24679/22]
- 2022-05-17 Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Social Protection the status of the review of her Department’s Reasonable Accommodation Fund grants scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24680/22]
Enterprise 2 questions
- 2022-05-19 Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he will provide an update on the progress made to date in the implementation in the South-West region of the IDA Strategy - Driving Recovery & Sustainable Growth 2021 – 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24974/22]
- 2022-05-19 Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the number of companies in each of counties Cork and Kerry that have applied for funding under the Irish Innovation Seed Fund Programme in tabular form; the number that have been successful in each county; and the total funding awarded in each county to date. [24975/22]
Further and Higher Education 2 questions
- 2022-05-19 Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if he will outline supports in place for students with disabilities to access further education and training; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25276/22]
- 2022-05-19 Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if he will provide an update on supports for students of DEIS schools to access further and higher education; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25277/22]
Education 1 question
- 2022-05-17 Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Education if consideration will be given to providing more phased payment methods for school transport; if her attention has been drawn to the fact that parents would benefit from the option to pay school transport costs over a longer period of time; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24701/22]

New lobbying 21 returns

St. Joseph's Foundation · 2 returns Budgetary matters · Public Expenditure and Reform
- Wrote to representatives in our area requesting staff in Section 39 disability service providers to be included in once off payment re Covid-19. .
- Met with MEP & TD re issues of concern for St. Joseph's Foundation.
Irish Association of Social Workers Children and Youth Affairs
- Opening Statement by the Irish Association of Social Workers (IASW) to the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Disability Matters 31 March 2022
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
Hume Brophy Food
- B Corp certification, Danone Ireland is independently verified as meeting globally recognised high standards of social and environmental performance
Disability Federation of Ireland · 2 returns Public Expenditure and Reform · Health
- DFI Pre-Budget Submission 2022 & Submission on EU Semester National Reform Program
- Safeguarding
Irish Wheelchair Association (IWA) Transport
- Contacted politicians and local development group for letters of support for CLAR funding application
Home and Community Care Ireland Health
- Briefing on home care policy developments
Vulcan Consulting Limited Transport
- eBike services 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
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
American Chamber of Commerce Ireland Economic Development and Industry
- US Ireland Business Report
Irish Cancer Society · 2 returns Employment · Health
- Maternity leave entitlements
- Invite to Oireachtas Event
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
Down Syndrome Ireland · 2 returns Education and Training · Health
- Issues highlighted included access to education, Supporting teenagers for life after post-primary school.
- The lack of therapies as a result of Progressing Disabilities
Ability West Finance
- Correspondence to DPOs re Once-off Bonus Payment (€1,000) to Frontline Healthcare Workers