Dún Laoghaire — week of Mon, 16 May

What your Dún Laoghaire TDs did this week

Mon, 16 May – 22 May 2022 · 4 TDs · 3 bills voted on · 22 questions · 175 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 Cormac Devlin · Jennifer Carroll MacNeill · Ossian Smyth

Did not vote 2 Barry Ward · Richard Boyd Barrett

An amendment to the bill · motion passed 83–54

Voted for 3 Cormac Devlin · Jennifer Carroll MacNeill · Ossian Smyth

Voted against 1 Richard Boyd Barrett

Did not vote 1 Barry Ward

National Maternity Services

2022-05-18 · 1 vote

The motion · motion passed 56–10

Voted for 1 Richard Boyd Barrett

Abstained 3 Cormac Devlin · Jennifer Carroll MacNeill · Ossian Smyth

Did not vote 1 Barry Ward

Subsidies for Developers

2022-05-18 · 1 vote

An amendment to the bill · motion passed 73–62

Voted for 3 Cormac Devlin · Jennifer Carroll MacNeill · Ossian Smyth

Voted against 1 Richard Boyd Barrett

Did not vote 1 Barry Ward

Barry Ward — Fine Gael 0 votes · 0 questions · 28 new lobbying returns

New lobbying 28 returns

Ancient Order of Hibernians/John Deasy Foreign Affairs
- US E3 visa and general matters related to immigration to and from US and foreign policy matters
Hume Brophy · 3 returns Education and Training · Agriculture
- To discuss the future of Explorium, Ireland's National Sports and Science Centre
- Veterinary Practice (Amendment) Bill 2021
- Animal Health & Welfare (Amendment) Bill 2021
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
Friends of the Earth Energy and Natural Resources
- Carbon Budget Programme
Irish Penal Reform Trust · 4 returns Justice and Equality
- Penal reform priorities including models of rehabilitation for Irish prisons and particular responses to youth offending
- IPRT 'Progress in the Penal System (PIPS)' 2021 report
- An examination of rehabilitative opportunities within the prison system
- Anti-social behaviour (causes and measures to address such behaviour)
The Alzheimer Society of Ireland Health
- AV Room event to brief members of the Oireachtas on the issue of brain health
Multiple Sclerosis Ireland Health
- MS Ireland contacted a number of public representatives regarding funds for our Move Smart and Active Neuro projects. The communications came from multiple supporters of MS Ireland including a staff member and members of the Board of MS 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
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 · 3 returns Transport · Economic Development and Industry · Communications
- The Draft Transport Strategy for the Greater Dublin Area (2022-2043)
- #TogetherAgain campaign
- Drinks Ireland priorities for the Online Safety & Media Regulations Bill
Atticus Partners Ltd Foreign Affairs
- Introduction to the work of the Committee for Freedom in Hong Kong
Irish Council for Civil Liberties · 3 returns Justice and Equality
- Judicial Appointments Bill
- Reform of Data Protection Commission
- Defamation Reform
Flutter Entertainment PLC Justice and Equality
- General Scheme of the Gambling Regulation Bill
Autism Spectrum Information, Advice and Meeting Point Ltd, Trading as AsIAm · 3 returns Health · Education and Training
- Finalising the details of the Autism Information Line and arranging a launch event
- Met with Senator Barry Ward to discuss the launch of our Autism Information Line, the Autism Innovation Strategy and related matters
- Met with the Fine Gael Policy Lab Team to discuss reform of the EPSEN Act
Dublin Solicitors Bar Association Justice and Equality
- the introduction of new Information for Persons in Custody Form (C72), particularly from a criminal defence perspective.
Dublin Rape Crisis Centre Justice and Equality
- Brief on the need for the inclusion of an individual complaints mechanism in the forthcoming Online Safety & Media Regulation Bill

Cormac Devlin — Fianna Fáil 4 votes · 2 questions · 43 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 2 total

Enterprise 2 questions
- 2022-05-19 Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he will provide an update on the number of jobs supported by the IDA and Enterprise Ireland in Dublin during 2021. [25245/22]
- 2022-05-19 Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he will provide an update on Government support for sectors of the economy impacted by the war in the Ukraine. [25244/22]

New lobbying 43 returns

Saint John of God Community Services Limited Health
- Correspondence to try and increase funding for housing and to resolve reduced respite in the Service
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
Hume Brophy · 2 returns Education and Training · Agriculture
- To discuss the future of Explorium, Ireland's National Sports and Science Centre
- Veterinary Practice (Amendment) Bill 2021
Irish Self Catering Federation Local Government
- Eco system for Self Catering in Ireland
Uplift Communications
- Arranged a briefing on social media corporations regulation and harms for TDs and senators by France Haugen
Ulster Community Investment Trust Ireland Banking and Financial Institutions
- Contacted T.D. to communicate community financial supports available from Community Finance 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.
LauraLynn Ireland's Children's Hospice Housing
- Proposed Strategic Housing Development in Dublin 18
Neurological Alliance of Ireland Health
- Call for investment to address the shortfall in neurology nurse specialists across Ireland
Wind Energy Ireland Energy and Natural Resources
- 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
Friends of the Earth · 4 returns Energy and Natural Resources · Environment
- Carbon Budget Programme
- National Retrofit Plan
- Gas Infrastructure
- Work Plan of the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action
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
Pinnacle Public Affairs Ltd Environment
- Green Energy and Circular Economy
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
Age Action Social Protection
- Attendance at Fianna Fáil roundtable discussion on energy costs
Multiple Sclerosis Ireland Health
- MS Ireland contacted a number of public representatives regarding funds for our Move Smart and Active Neuro projects. The communications came from multiple supporters of MS Ireland including a staff member and members of the Board of MS 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
Q4PR Transport
- Legislation regarding the regulation of miromobility in Ireland
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.
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 Cancer Society Employment
- Maternity leave entitlements
Irish Green Building Council Environment
- Sending a copy of IGBC's recommendations to decarbonise Ireland's built environment across the whole life cycle
Saint John of God Hospital clg Health
- Human Rights for People living with Dementia
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 · 4 returns Local Government · Transport · Economic Development and Industry
- Dáil debate on the directly elected mayor for Dublin
- Dublin & Eastern regional priorities for the All Island Strategic Rail Review
- The Draft Transport Strategy for the Greater Dublin Area (2022-2043)
- #TogetherAgain campaign
JKS Communications Local Government
- DLRCC draft development plan
Insight Consultants · 2 returns Education and Training · Agriculture
- To introduce a new Down Syndrome Centre for Families to public representatives
- To introduce new technologies available to combat farm emissions to the Environment and Climate Action and Agriculture Committees in Leinster House
Bullock Harbour Preservation Association Development and Zoning
- Planning permission for development of former Western Marine site at Bullock Harbour, Dalkey

Jennifer Carroll MacNeill — Fine Gael 4 votes · 5 questions · 50 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 5 total

Social 2 questions
- 2022-05-17 Deputy Jennifer Carroll MacNeill asked the Minister for Social Protection the measures her Department is taking to attract unemployed women or women looking to return to work into the construction sector; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24224/22]
- 2022-05-17 Deputy Jennifer Carroll MacNeill asked the Minister for Social Protection the findings of the latest survey on income and living conditions data and the impact that her Department’s income supports have had on these findings; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24225/22]
Further and Higher Education 2 questions
- 2022-05-19 Deputy Jennifer Carroll MacNeill asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if he will report on his Department’s work towards tackling harassment and bullying on campus; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24890/22]
- 2022-05-19 Deputy Jennifer Carroll MacNeill asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the future plans his Department has to improve the access to third level education for people with disabilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24889/22]
Enterprise 1 question
- 2022-05-19 Deputy Jennifer Carroll MacNeill asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he had concluded his consideration of the report on the living wage from the Low Pay Commission; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24914/22]

New lobbying 50 returns

Saint John of God Community Services Limited Health
- Correspondence to try and increase funding for housing and to resolve reduced respite in the Service
Irish Professional Private Investigators Association · 2 returns Justice and Equality
- A proposed amendment to the Offences Against the Person Act was studied by our barrister and we wished to share this legal opinion with the department of justice. We were initially concerned with the wording of the amendment and worried that it might not be specific enough to target the intended perpetrators designed by the act.
- A proposed amendment to the Offences Against the Person Act was studied by our barrister and we wished to share this legal opinion with the department of justice. We were initially concerned with the wording of the amendment and worried that it might not be specific enough to target the intended perpetrators designed by the act.
One Family Justice and Equality
- Gender Equality
Transgender Equality Network Ireland Community
- Ongoing targeted attacks on the trans community, Healthcare and gender recognition legislation
Irish Heart Foundation Health
- Public Health (Obesity) Bill
CHILDREN'S RIGHTS ALLIANCE - REPUBLIC OF IRELAND LIMITED Communications
- To advocate for the establishment of an online safety commissioner with appropriate powers
Pavee Point Traveller & Roma Centre Health
- Publication of National Traveller Health Action Plan
Irish Family Planning Association Health
- National and international policy on sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR)
Family Carers Ireland · 2 returns Health
- Cost of living crisis
- Minimum Essential Standard of Living for Family Carers
Hume Brophy · 2 returns Education and Training · Agriculture
- To discuss the future of Explorium, Ireland's National Sports and Science Centre
- Veterinary Practice (Amendment) Bill 2021
Irish Self Catering Federation Local Government
- Eco system for Self Catering in Ireland
Ulster Community Investment Trust Ireland Banking and Financial Institutions
- Contacted T.D. to communicate community financial supports available from Community Finance 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
ActionAid Ireland Foreign Affairs
- Invitations sent by email to the Foreign Affairs Committee Deputies and Senators, to the Gender Equality Committee Deputies and Senators and to members of the Oireachtas Women’s Caucus to join the online launch of ActionAid Ireland’s new strategy.
BeLonG To Youth Services Ltd. Children and Youth Affairs
- National LGBTI+ Inclusion Strategy
LauraLynn Ireland's Children's Hospice Housing
- Proposed Strategic Housing Development in Dublin 18
Neurological Alliance of Ireland Health
- Call for investment to address the shortfall in neurology nurse specialists across Ireland
Mental Health Reform Budgetary matters
- Introduction meeting
The Irish Hospice Foundation Justice and Equality
- Review of Garda Vetting procedures
Technological Universities Association Education and Training
- Submission to Joint Oireachtas Committee on Gender Equality on behalf of the technological higher education sector
Law Society of Ireland · 2 returns Justice and Equality · Housing
- Access to the legal profession
- Seller’s Legal Pack for Property Buyers Bill 2021
Institute of Professional Auctioneers and Valuers · 2 returns Housing
- Highlighted the inquitable impact of Rent Pressure Zones on different types of landlords.
- To underline the need for a fair rent per metre scheme.
National Women's Council of Ireland Justice and Equality
- Beyond Exploitation Campaign
Oxfam Ireland Justice and Equality
- EU migration and refugee policy and human rights. The topics related to mistreatment of refugees and migrants in EU countries, violations of international and EU law by EU member states including Greece, and the role of Ireland as an EU member state. We sent Oxfam reports and wrote to Irish politicians on this matter. We also held an event on human rights violations in Libya and invited Irish politicians to attend this event. Oxfam Ireland met with politicians and civil servants.
Dublin Simon Community Health
- Briefing on Homeless, Health and Dublin Simon work
Irish Penal Reform Trust · 5 returns Justice and Equality
- IPRT 'Progress in the Penal System (PIPS)' 2021 report
- The experiences of women in prison.
- An examination of rehabilitative opportunities within the prison system
- Anti-social behaviour (causes and measures to address such behaviour)
- All Party Oireachtas Group on Penal Reform
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 Health
- 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
Ibec Transport
- The Draft Transport Strategy for the Greater Dublin Area (2022-2043)
Atticus Partners Ltd Foreign Affairs
- Introduction to the work of the Committee for Freedom in Hong Kong
Irish Council for Civil Liberties · 4 returns Justice and Equality
- Citizens’ Assembly on Gender Equality
- Judicial Appointments Bill
- Reform of Data Protection Commission
- Defamation Reform
Autism Spectrum Information, Advice and Meeting Point Ltd, Trading as AsIAm · 3 returns Health · Education and Training
- 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
- Met with the Fine Gael Policy Lab Team to discuss reform of the EPSEN Act
Bullock Harbour Preservation Association Development and Zoning
- Planning permission for development of former Western Marine site at Bullock Harbour, Dalkey
Women for Election Justice and Equality
- Increasing the number of women elected as TD's and Local Councillors. Maternity Leave for Public Representatives. Gender Quotas in Local, European and Seanad Elections. Tackling abuse of politicians. Research of the barriers to women's participation in politics. Remote voting for Dail and Seanad. Childcare/Care expenses to be included in SIPO eligible expenses
Inclusion Ireland Education and Training
- Inclusive Education

Richard Boyd Barrett — People Before Profit-Solidarity 3 votes · 15 questions · 20 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 15 total

Taoiseach 6 questions
- 2022-05-17 Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Taoiseach if he will report on his recent visit to Finland and Estonia. [20608/22]
- 2022-05-17 Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Taoiseach if he will report on the work of the housing and infrastructure unit of his Department. [24523/22]
- 2022-05-17 Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Taoiseach if he will provide and update on the national risk assessment. [24774/22]
- 2022-05-17 Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Taoiseach if he will report on the work of the public service, justice and policing reform division of his Department. [24524/22]
- 2022-05-18 Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Taoiseach when the new Cabinet subcommittee that is dealing with Ukrainian refugees will next meet. [21863/22]
- 2022-05-18 Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Taoiseach if he will outline the vision for the shared island dialogue in the wake of the Assembly elections. [24775/22]
Further and Higher Education 5 questions
- 2022-05-19 Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the measures that he intends to introduce to address student poverty and the shortage of affordable student accommodation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25333/22]
- 2022-05-19 Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if measures will be taken as part of budget 2023 to ensure that all financial barriers for those wishing to undertake further education or apprenticeship courses are removed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25334/22]
- 2022-05-19 Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if he will abolish all fees for further and higher education and for apprenticeships; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25332/22]
- 2022-05-19 Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if he will remove the fees for all post-graduate psychology courses and ensure that funding and supports are provided in order that more students are encouraged into this discipline given the chronic shortage of psychologists; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25331/22]
- 2022-05-19 Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if he will ensure in Budget 2023 that there are enhanced mental health services across all further and higher education and apprenticeship courses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25335/22]
Health 2 questions
- 2022-05-18 Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Health if a social care worker employed by TUSLA in a setting (details supplied) is eligible for the pandemic bonus payment having worked full-time from October 2020 to August 2021; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25067/22]
- 2022-05-18 Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Health when all frontline workers who worked during the pandemic in certain healthcare settings (details supplied) will receive their pandemic bonus payment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25068/22]
Education 1 question
- 2022-05-17 Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Education the timeline for the completion of the purchase of a building (details supplied) in order that the school can expedite the project in order to open the ASD class in September 2022; if her Department will expedite the project; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24171/22]
Social 1 question
- 2022-05-17 Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Social Protection if the case of a person (details supplied) will be addressed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24380/22]

New lobbying 20 returns

The Prevention and Early Intervention Network Social Protection
- PEIN developed a prevention and early intervention paper, including a number of recommendations for public policy and resource allocation. A number of political representatives were invited to input at the launch of that paper, to speak specifically about what policy areas their party prioritises.
CHILDREN'S RIGHTS ALLIANCE - REPUBLIC OF IRELAND LIMITED Children and Youth Affairs
- Advocacy on Children's Rights Alliance Report Card 2022
Hume Brophy Education and Training
- To discuss the future of Explorium, Ireland's National Sports and Science Centre
Irish Self Catering Federation Local Government
- Eco system for Self Catering in Ireland
Ulster Community Investment Trust Ireland Banking and Financial Institutions
- Contacted T.D. to communicate community financial supports available from Community Finance 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
LauraLynn Ireland's Children's Hospice Housing
- Proposed Strategic Housing Development in Dublin 18
Neurological Alliance of Ireland Health
- Call for investment to address the shortfall in neurology nurse specialists across Ireland
Front Line Defenders Economic Development and Industry
- Draft EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive
Fair Seas Ireland Environment
- Letter to TDs about soft launch of new campaign
Trócaire Foreign Affairs
- Business and Human Rights
One in Four Children and Youth Affairs
- Requests to party leaders to send representatives to a National Child Safety Summit to participate in discussions re Child Sexual Abuse in Ireland and form solutions.
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
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 Transport
- The Draft Transport Strategy for the Greater Dublin Area (2022-2043)
Irish Council for Civil Liberties · 2 returns Local Government · Justice and Equality
- Electoral Reform Bill 2022
- Proposed Definition of Anti-Semitism
Bullock Harbour Preservation Association Development and Zoning
- Planning permission for development of former Western Marine site at Bullock Harbour, Dalkey
Amnesty International Ireland Foreign Affairs
- Alerting foreign affairs spokespersons and other Oireachtas members to Israel/OPT report