Dublin Bay South — week of Mon, 16 May

What your Dublin Bay South TDs did this week

Mon, 16 May – 22 May 2022 · 4 TDs · 3 bills voted on · 20 questions · 237 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 Chris Andrews · Ivana Bacik

Voted against 2 Eamon Ryan · Jim O'Callaghan

Did not vote 2 Eoin Hayes · James Geoghegan

An amendment to the bill · motion passed 83–54

Voted for 2 Eamon Ryan · Jim O'Callaghan

Voted against 2 Chris Andrews · Ivana Bacik

Did not vote 2 Eoin Hayes · James Geoghegan

National Maternity Services

2022-05-18 · 1 vote

The motion · motion passed 56–10

Voted for 2 Chris Andrews · Ivana Bacik

Abstained 2 Eamon Ryan · Jim O'Callaghan

Did not vote 2 Eoin Hayes · James Geoghegan

Subsidies for Developers

2022-05-18 · 1 vote

An amendment to the bill · motion passed 73–62

Voted for 2 Eamon Ryan · Jim O'Callaghan

Voted against 2 Chris Andrews · Ivana Bacik

Did not vote 2 Eoin Hayes · James Geoghegan

Eoin Hayes — Social Democrats 0 votes · 0 questions · 0 new lobbying returns

Quiet week — no questions filed or new lobbying returns.

Ivana Bacik — Labour Party 4 votes · 11 questions · 61 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 11 total

Taoiseach 6 questions
- 2022-05-17 Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Taoiseach if he will report on his recent visit to Finland and Estonia. [22899/22]
- 2022-05-17 Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Taoiseach if he will report on the work of the housing and infrastructure unit of his Department. [22900/22]
- 2022-05-17 Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Taoiseach if he will report on the work of the public service, justice and policing reform division of his Department. [22902/22]
- 2022-05-18 Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Taoiseach if he will report on the membership of the new Cabinet subcommittee to oversee the State response to the Ukraine crisis; and when it will next meet. [21855/22]
- 2022-05-18 Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Taoiseach if he will outline the vision for the shared island dialogue following the Assembly elections in Northern Ireland. [24219/22]
- 2022-05-18 Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee on social affairs and equality will next meet. [22896/22]
Agriculture 2 questions
- 2022-05-17 Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when he will introduce the tie-up scheme for boats struggling to make ends meet due to the recent increase in the cost of diesel fuel; when the other proposals that he has planned to support fishers will be introduced; if he will consider an income support scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24841/22]
- 2022-05-17 Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if there are plans to introduce a de-commissioning scheme for fishers in parallel with a tie-up scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24842/22]
Justice 1 question
- 2022-05-17 Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Justice her plans to address the waiting times in the processing of visas being experienced by Ukrainian refugees who do not have either European Union or Ukrainian nationality; the efforts that she is taking to address the matter; if she intends to provide for additional staff; the number of such applications that have been received; the number that have been processed and awarded; the current waiting time; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24839/22]
Health 1 question
- 2022-05-17 Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health if the contract for a primary care centre at a location (details supplied) will retain the site in public ownership; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24840/22]
Finance 1 question
- 2022-05-19 Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Finance if those who have already received the pandemic special recognition payment are not subject to income tax on the €1,000 payment even though the necessary legislation has not been passed by the Houses of the Oireachtas to date; the administrative measures that are in place to ensure same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25500/22]

New lobbying 61 returns

One Family Justice and Equality
- Gender Equality
Irish Heart Foundation Health
- Public Health (Obesity) Bill
CHILDREN'S RIGHTS ALLIANCE - REPUBLIC OF IRELAND LIMITED · 2 returns Children and Youth Affairs · Education and Training
- Advocacy on Children's Rights Alliance Report Card 2022
- Alternative Education
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 Children and Youth Affairs
- Inclusion of young carers in government policy
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
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 · 3 returns Employment
- Seeking support from all TDs and Senators urging Tesco to engage with Mandate on outsourcing employment
- Seeking support from all TDs and Senators urging Tesco to engage with Mandate on outsourcing employment
- Labour Party's position on Employment issues for Retail Workers
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.
Neurological Alliance of Ireland · 2 returns Health
- Call for investment to address the shortfall in neurology nurse specialists across Ireland
- Call for investment to address the shortfall in neurology nurse specialists across Ireland
Mental Health Reform · 2 returns Health · Children and Youth Affairs
- 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
- 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
Baxter Healthcare Ireland Ltd Health
- Home Dialysis services National provision and World Kidney Day
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
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 Justice and Equality
- Citizen's Assembly on Gender Equality
Ruhama Justice and Equality
- Update on the organisation and the sector, request to meet
Home and Community Care Ireland Health
- Briefing on home care policy developments
Front Line Defenders Economic Development and Industry
- Draft EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive
Hanover Media Strategy Limited Health
- Introducing Horizon and its presence in Ireland
Friends of the Earth · 2 returns Energy and Natural Resources
- Carbon Budget Programme
- National Retrofit Plan
National Women's Council of Ireland · 2 returns Health · Justice and Equality
- Three year Review of the operation of the Health (Termination of Pregnancy) Act
- 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.
Trócaire Foreign Affairs
- Business and Human Rights
SIPTU - Services Industrial Professional Trade Union Children and Youth Affairs
- Improve the rates of pay for Early Years Professionals to address the staffing crisis.
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.
Alcohol Action Ireland Education and Training
- Awareness of the need for trauma informed education.
Environmental Pillar Environment
- Animal Welfare Bill 2021
BioMarin International Limited Health
- Rare disease policy in Ireland and EU
Irish Development Education Association Education and Training
- Higher Education Authority Bill 2022
Irish Penal Reform Trust · 2 returns Justice and Equality
- The experiences of women in prison.
- All Party Oireachtas Group on Penal Reform
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
American Chamber of Commerce Ireland Economic Development and Industry
- US Ireland Business Report
Irish Cancer Society · 4 returns Social Protection · Health · Banking and Financial Institutions
- Households Benefits Package
- National Lymphoedema Clinical Guidelines
- Invite to Oireachtas Event
- The work of the Oireachtas Cross-Party Group on Cancer;
Irish Green Building Council Environment
- Sending a copy of IGBC's recommendations to decarbonise Ireland's built environment across the whole life cycle
Irish Universities Association Education and Training
- HEA Bill 2022 Amendments
Premier Lotteries Ireland Designated Activity Company · 2 returns Public Expenditure and Reform
- Briefing on the operation of the National Lottery and the allocation of Good Causes funding
- Briefing on the operation of the National Lottery and the allocation of Good Causes funding
Ibec · 2 returns Local Government · Transport
- Motion regarding Citizens' Assemblies
- The Draft Transport Strategy for the Greater Dublin Area (2022-2043)
Irish Council for Civil Liberties · 4 returns Justice and Equality · Local Government · Communications
- Citizens’ Assembly on Gender Equality
- Electoral Reform Bill 2022
- Digital Services Act
- Call for Inquiry into Sallins Case
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
Dublin Rape Crisis Centre · 2 returns Justice and Equality · Foreign Affairs
- Discuss issues of interest DRCC has in the work of the Joint Committee on Gender Equality
- Raise an issue of concern for client of DRCC

James Geoghegan — Fine Gael 0 votes · 0 questions · 1 new lobbying return

New lobbying 1 return

Ibec Local Government
- Draft Dublin City Development Plan 2022-2028

Jim O'Callaghan — Fianna Fáil 4 votes · 4 questions · 35 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 4 total

Justice 2 questions
- 2022-05-17 Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice the number of applications for citizenship received by Irish Naturalisation and Immigration service monthly in each of the years from 2017 to 2022, in tabular form; the applications processed by the service monthly in tabular form; the length of time it took to process these applications per year; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24414/22]
- 2022-05-17 Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice the current target of the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service to process citizenship applications; if additional resources will be allocated to reduce processing times; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24415/22]
Education 1 question
- 2022-05-18 Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Education if a school (details supplied) can regain a class teacher; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24993/22]
Health 1 question
- 2022-05-18 Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health if his Department plans to make cariban available on the drugs repayment scheme or on the medical card in order that women debilitated by hyperemesis can avail of the medication for the duration of their pregnancy if necessary; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24999/22]

New lobbying 35 returns

Illumina Cambridge Ltd Health
- National Genomics and Genetic Medicine Network
Ulster Community Investment Trust Ireland · 2 returns Community · Banking and Financial Institutions
- The availability of social finance from Community Finance Ireland for use by all not for profit taking entities
- Contacted T.D. to communicate community financial supports available from Community Finance 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
Neurological Alliance of Ireland Health
- Call for investment to address the shortfall in neurology nurse specialists across Ireland
John Gallagher Education and Training
- Irish Federation of University Teachers (IFUT) policies on higher education
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
Technological Universities Association · 2 returns Education and Training
- HEA legislation
- Future funding of higher education
Ruhama Justice and Equality
- Update on the organisation and the sector, request to meet
Friends of the Earth Education and Training
- Higher Education Authority Bill
Oxfam Ireland · 2 returns Foreign Affairs · Finance
- Foreign affairs policies specifically Climate Justice, Business and Human Rights, Vaccine access, Sustainable Food systems
- Advocacy on bringing in a Wealth Tax in Ireland
Trócaire Foreign Affairs
- Business and Human Rights
Irish Solar Energy Association Energy and Natural Resources
- Promotion of solar PV deployment in Republic of Ireland through appropriate Government policy and regulatory/legislative framework.
Vulcan Consulting Limited Tourism
- Short-Term Letting Regulations
Insurance Ireland Banking and Financial Institutions
- On behalf of members, to raise awareness of issues pertinent to the Irish motor insurance industry.
Irish League of Credit Unions Finance
- To Lobby for the League's policy objectives as set out in our Policy Objectives 2022 document
BioMarin International Limited Health
- Rare disease policy in Ireland and EU
Irish Development Education Association Education and Training
- Higher Education Authority Bill 2022
Irish Penal Reform Trust Justice and Equality
- The experiences of women in prison.
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 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
Ibec · 2 returns Economic Development and Industry · Transport
- Ireland's ratification of the Unified Patent Court Agreement
- The Draft Transport Strategy for the Greater Dublin Area (2022-2043)
Pender & Associates Ltd Health
- Amend VAT legislation
Transparency International Ireland Public Expenditure and Reform
- Transparency International Ireland (TI Ireland) wrote to Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform Michael McGrath sharing its concerns on the Protected Disclosures Amendment Bill 2022, which aims to transpose Directive (EU) 2019/1937 of the European Parliament and Council on the protection of persons who report breaches of Union law (EU Whistleblowing Directive) into Irish Law.
Irish Council for Civil Liberties · 3 returns Justice and Equality · Local Government
- Judicial Appointments Bill
- Electoral Reform Bill 2022
- Defamation Reform
Irish Dental Association Taxation
- Request sought for meeting re concerns related to application of VAT to certain dental practices
Dublin Solicitors Bar Association Justice and Equality
- the introduction of new Information for Persons in Custody Form (C72), particularly from a criminal defence perspective.
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