Dublin Bay North — week of Mon, 16 May — Watch Them Work

What your Dublin Bay North TDs did this week

Mon, 16 May – 22 May 2022 · 5 TDs · 3 bills voted on · 48 questions · 160 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 3 Aodhán Ó Ríordáin · Cian O'Callaghan · Denise Mitchell

Voted against 2 Richard Bruton · Seán Haughey

Did not vote 3 Barry Heneghan · Naoise Ó Muirí · Tom Brabazon

An amendment to the bill · motion passed 83–54

Voted for 2 Richard Bruton · Seán Haughey

Voted against 3 Aodhán Ó Ríordáin · Cian O'Callaghan · Denise Mitchell

Did not vote 3 Barry Heneghan · Naoise Ó Muirí · Tom Brabazon

National Maternity Services

2022-05-18 · 1 vote

The motion · motion passed 56–10

Voted for 3 Aodhán Ó Ríordáin · Cian O'Callaghan · Denise Mitchell

Abstained 2 Richard Bruton · Seán Haughey

Did not vote 3 Barry Heneghan · Naoise Ó Muirí · Tom Brabazon

Subsidies for Developers

2022-05-18 · 1 vote

An amendment to the bill · motion passed 73–62

Voted for 2 Richard Bruton · Seán Haughey

Voted against 3 Aodhán Ó Ríordáin · Cian O'Callaghan · Denise Mitchell

Did not vote 3 Barry Heneghan · Naoise Ó Muirí · Tom Brabazon

Barry Heneghan — Independent 0 votes · 0 questions · 0 new lobbying returns

Quiet week — no questions filed or new lobbying returns.

Cian O'Callaghan — Social Democrats 4 votes · 9 questions · 36 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 9 total

Taoiseach 4 questions
- 2022-05-17 Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Taoiseach if he will report on the work of the housing and infrastructure unit of his Department. [22094/22]
- 2022-05-17 Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Taoiseach if he will report on the work of the housing and infrastructure unit of his Department. [23380/22]
- 2022-05-17 Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Taoiseach if he will report on the work of the housing and infrastructure unit of his Department. [24808/22]
- 2022-05-18 Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Taoiseach when the Cabinet subcommittee to oversee the State response to the Ukraine crisis last met. [24810/22]
Housing 1 question
- 2022-05-17 Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the steps that are being taken to tackle overcrowding in rental accommodation; the status of the overcrowded housing Bill 2018; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24793/22]
Rural 1 question
- 2022-05-17 Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development if she will provide an update on the results of the 2019 public consultation on a review of measures relating to the control of dogs in Ireland; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24129/22]
Foreign 1 question
- 2022-05-18 Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the status of a passport application by a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24998/22]
Social 1 question
- 2022-05-18 Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Social Protection the status of an illness benefit application by a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25039/22]
Finance 1 question
- 2022-05-19 Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Finance the number of households that did not complete the self-reporting local property tax survey on vacancies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25608/22]

New lobbying 36 returns

TASC - Think Tank for Action on Social Change Housing
- Sent TD copy of recent research report and offered to discuss (not taken)
NCBI Local Government
- Electoral Reform
OPEN STRATEGIC COMMUNICATIONS LTD Housing
- Forwarded updated briefing paper to reflect recent industry changes.
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
Neurological Alliance of Ireland Health
- Call for investment to address the shortfall in neurology nurse specialists across Ireland
Prosper Meath CLG Employment
- Once-Off €1000 Bonus Payment to Frontline Healthcare Workers and Concerns Around Same
Prosper Fingal CLG Employment
- Once-Off €1000 Bonus Payment to Frontline Healthcare Workers and Concerns Around Same
Clúid Housing Housing
- Remedial works redress scheme
Sustainable Water Network (SWAN) Heritage
- River Basin Management Plan (RBMP)
daa plc Transport
- Provided information regarding security staff contracts and conditions at Dublin Airport in response to discussions and issues raised in the Dáil
Montague Communications Ltd · 3 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 BSQ apartment owners affected by fire and water ingress defects
- 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.
Friends of the Earth Energy and Natural Resources
- National Retrofit Plan
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.
Uisce Éireann Environment
- Discussion regarding Irish Water Projects
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
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 · 2 returns Employment · Health
- Maternity leave entitlements
- The financial impact of cancer (including issues around debt collection, inpatient charges, car parking charges);
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
Environmental Pillar · 5 returns Environment
- General Scheme for the Housing Planning and Development Bill 2019
- General Scheme of the Revised General Scheme of the Monuments & Archaeological Bill
- Planning and Development Act 2000
- Planning and Development ( Exempted Development ) Regulations - SI 75/2022
- Planning and Development (Solar Panels for Public Buildings, Schools, Homes and Other Premises) (Amendment) Bill 2021
Ibec · 3 returns Housing · Transport
- Debt service ratios to the Central Bank Mortgage Measures framework review
- The impact of Judical Reviews on housing supply
- The Draft Transport Strategy for the Greater Dublin Area (2022-2043)
Focus Ireland Housing
- Email to Cian O'Callaghan requesting a parliamentary question on the HAP review report
Irish Council for Civil Liberties · 2 returns Local Government · Justice and Equality
- Electoral Reform Bill 2022
- Proposed Definition of Anti-Semitism
Simon Communities of Ireland Housing
- Simon Bill for the Prevention of Homelessness
An Taisce The National Trust for Ireland Agriculture
- The Nitrates Action Programme and the draft River Basin Management Plan 2022

Denise Mitchell — Sinn Féin 4 votes · 1 question · 17 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 1 total

Justice 1 question
- 2022-05-17 Deputy Denise Mitchell asked the Minister for Justice the reason that the Stardust preliminary hearings are being held in Store Street despite the fact that a 12-month contract has been entered into with the Rotunda Hospital for the use of the Pillar Room. [24375/22]

New lobbying 17 returns

Youth Advocate Programmes Ireland CLG Children and Youth Affairs
- YAP Ireland Annual Report Launched
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
Northside Partnership Employment
- Department of Social Protection RTF Local Area Employment Service
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
Prosper Meath CLG Employment
- Once-Off €1000 Bonus Payment to Frontline Healthcare Workers and Concerns Around Same
Prosper Fingal CLG Employment
- Once-Off €1000 Bonus Payment to Frontline Healthcare Workers and Concerns Around Same
Liquid Gas Ireland Energy and Natural Resources
- To highlight the role of LPG and BioLPG in reducing greenhouse gas emissions and contributing to cleaner air in rural Ireland in the context of the Climate Action Plan. Consumer choice and affordability of energy solutions will be key for the economic recovery of rural house holds and businesses in order to reduce carbon emissions
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
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 · 4 returns Employment · Health
- Maternity leave entitlements
- Smoking cessation programmes
- Invite to Oireachtas Event
- The financial impact of cancer (including issues around debt collection, inpatient charges, car parking charges);
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)

Naoise Ó Muirí — Fine Gael 0 votes · 0 questions · 2 new lobbying returns

New lobbying 2 returns

Pinnacle Public Affairs Ltd Housing
- Ensuring the delivery Social and Affordable Housing
Q4PR Transport
- Legislation regarding the regulation of miromobility in Ireland

Tom Brabazon — Fianna Fáil 0 votes · 0 questions · 1 new lobbying return

New lobbying 1 return

Dublin Chamber of Commerce Housing
- Representation to Dublin City Councillors on residential planning and mixed development