Dublin Fingal East — week of Mon, 16 May

What your Dublin Fingal East TDs did this week

Mon, 16 May – 22 May 2022 · 3 TDs · 3 bills voted on · 9 questions · 136 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 1 Duncan Smith

Voted against 1 Darragh O'Brien

Did not vote 1 Ann Graves

An amendment to the bill · motion passed 83–54

Voted for 1 Darragh O'Brien

Voted against 1 Duncan Smith

Did not vote 1 Ann Graves

National Maternity Services

2022-05-18 · 1 vote

The motion · motion passed 56–10

Voted for 1 Duncan Smith

Abstained 1 Darragh O'Brien

Did not vote 1 Ann Graves

Subsidies for Developers

2022-05-18 · 1 vote

An amendment to the bill · motion passed 73–62

Voted for 1 Darragh O'Brien

Voted against 1 Duncan Smith

Did not vote 1 Ann Graves

Ann Graves — Sinn Féin 0 votes · 0 questions · 2 new lobbying returns

New lobbying 2 returns

Alison Ryan Development and Zoning
- Draft Development Plan Fingal
Quanta Capital Development and Zoning
- Fingal Draft Development Plan 2023-2029, proposals in respect of lands at Old Swords Road, Santry, Dublin 9

Darragh O'Brien — Fianna Fáil 4 votes · 0 questions · 91 new lobbying returns

New lobbying 91 returns

Herr Ltd Environment
- To ask for changes to the Irish Building Regulations to allow for composting toilets. To allow for urine separating toilets and the treatment of urine to recover phosphorus as Struvite and also to recover nitrogen as Ammonium Sulphate. To permit and approve the use of these recycled nutrients to be used in Irish Agriculture as a safe to use fertiliser that does not contain toxic metals or pharmaceuticals. To ask for rainwater harvesting systems to be mandatory for all new buildings in Dublin
Jack and Jill Children's Foundation Housing
- Call for urgent review of Housing Adaptation Scheme for families with children with significant disabilites
Waterford Chamber of Commerce · 3 returns Housing · Development and Zoning
- Request for meeting with Minister Darragh O'Brien
- Housing and Planning
- Planning administration and delays by An Bord Pleanála
Irish Heart Foundation Finance
- VAT Reform
CHILDREN'S RIGHTS ALLIANCE - REPUBLIC OF IRELAND LIMITED Children and Youth Affairs
- Advocacy on Children's Rights Alliance Report Card 2022
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA · 3 returns Agriculture · Housing
- Input Costs in the Horticulture Sector
- Retail Price Compression Threatens the Viability of Irish Horticulture - Report by Jim Power commissioned by IFA
- Housing for All Policy.
Fórsa trade union Energy and Natural Resources
- Met with Minister for Housing, Local Gov & Heritage, as part of the ICTU group, regarding Irish Water.
Construction Industry Federation (CIF) Housing
- Discussion on General Housing Issues and problems being experienced in the housing market
John Sisk & Son Ltd Housing
- Letter re: Need to address the public procurement and contracting mechanism in relation to social housing.
Youth Advocate Programmes Ireland CLG Children and Youth Affairs
- YAP Ireland Annual Report Launched
Dublin Chamber of Commerce Housing
- Meeting with Darragh O'Brien
Irish Self Catering Federation Local Government
- Eco system for Self Catering in Ireland
Peter McVerry Trust · 2 returns Housing
- Submission on Youth Homelessness
- Call for new emergency legislation on tackling vacant homes
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
Túath Housing Association Housing
- Official Opening of Woodside Cost Rental Homes by Minister of Housing Darragh O'Brien
Glenveagh Properties Plc Housing
- Section 28 Guidelines for Planning Authorities on Sustainable and Compact Settlement Guidance in the Housing for All Plan
Neurological Alliance of Ireland Health
- Call for investment to address the shortfall in neurology nurse specialists across Ireland
Sustainable Water Network (SWAN) · 2 returns Environment
- Asking people to put into Census a wish that the River Basin Management Plan finally turns corner on failing water quality.
- Tweet asking for SWAN's recommendations for the River Basin Management Plan to be adopted
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
Wind Energy Ireland · 3 returns Energy and Natural Resources · Budgetary matters · Environment
- Offshore renewables and seafood industry
- Budget 2023
- Planning reform
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
Hardware Association Ireland Trade
- Invite to Open Trade Show
Ronan Group Real Estate Housing
- Correspondence with Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage (DHLGH)
Ruhama Justice and Equality
- Update on the organisation and the sector, request to meet
New Fortress Energy Energy and Natural Resources
- Security of Energy Supply - letter to An Taoiseach and other DPOs
UCD Students' Union Company Limited by Guarantee Housing
- Student accommodation rental costs, affordable design, deposit protection schemes, vacant property tax, licensee system revisions
Institute of Professional Auctioneers and Valuers · 2 returns Housing
- To address the series of complaints and issues received from IPAV members regarding the RTB's new Online Portal, to enable successful upload of the required information.
- To allow time for the issues with the RTB's online portal to be resolved before yearly registrations are required in April 2022.
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
daa plc · 2 returns Transport
- To engage with DPOs in their role as a local representative of the constituency in which Dublin Airport is situated
- Keep DPOs updated and informed of a high-profile issue at Dublin Airport
Fair Seas Ireland Environment
- Letter to TDs about soft launch of new campaign
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.
EPIC Empowering People in Care Children and Youth Affairs
- Public policy housing youth homelessness strategy
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.
Pinnacle Public Affairs Ltd Housing
- Allow for greater flexibility on planning permission extensions following Covid-19 pandemic
Shannon Chamber Local Government
- Request elected representatives to liaise with Clare County Council and Government to ensure that the keys requirements of Shannon Town Masterplan implementation are delivered.
Irish League of Credit Unions Finance
- To Lobby for the League's policy objectives as set out in our Vision 2020 document
Q4PR Development and Zoning
- Delays at the Property Registration Authority that is prohibiting shovel-ready building
Ervia Energy and Natural Resources
- Discussion concerning separation legislation and abstraction legislation.
Society of Chartered Surveyors Ireland · 2 returns Housing
- Letter to offer assistance of surveyors for housing Ukraine refugees
- Humanitarian Crisis Housing Taskforce
Banking & Payments Federation Ireland Banking and Financial Institutions
- Meeting to discuss housing Ukrainians
Threshold · 2 returns Housing
- Meeting with Housing Minister to update him on Threshold policies and operations
- Meetings of the National Homeless Action Committee
Fingal LEADER Partnership CLG · 2 returns Energy and Natural Resources · Community
- Setting up a Community Energy Agency
- The level of funding for the next EU funded LEADER Programme
Sabrina Joyce-Kemper Public Expenditure and Reform
- Requesting whether the minister had ever received a costs benefit analysis (more recent than 2012) for the greater Dublin Drainage project, particularly in relation to his request as an opposition minister in 2019. And if the answer was no, if he would in his capacity of Minister for Housing overseeing ERVIA and Irish Water if he would request an updated CBA in 2022.
Macra na Feirme Environment
- River Basin Management Plan Consultation
Society of St. Vincent de Paul Housing
- Meeting with the Minister for Housing as part of the National Homeless Action Committee to discuss homeless prevention measures and National Youth Homelessness Strategy
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
Focus Ireland · 3 returns Public Expenditure and Reform · Housing
- Email to housing Minister requesting reform of Section 10 Funding for Homeless Sector
- Emailed Minister for Housing regarding Youth Homelessness Strategy
- Phone calls to Minister for Housing regarding Youth Homelessness Strategy
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
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 · 6 returns Housing · Transport · Communications · Development and Zoning
- Debt service ratios to the Central Bank Mortgage Measures framework review
- The impact of Judical Reviews on housing supply
- Implementation of the Housing for All strategy in Dublin City
- The Draft Transport Strategy for the Greater Dublin Area (2022-2043)
- Technology Ireland priorities for the Online Safety and Media Regulations Bill
- Property sector priorities for draft Dublin City Development Plan
Dublin Simon Community Health
- Advocating for homeless frontline staff to be included in Covid recognition scheme
Transparency International Ireland Local Government
- TI Ireland wrote to Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage Darragh O'Brien TD on 11 February 2022 requesting publication of The Review Into Certain Planning Matters In Respect Of Donegal County Council prepared by Rory Mulcahy SC?. The review was initiated to investigate alleged planning irregularities in Donegal County Council, dating back over more than a decade. The report prepared by Mr Mulcahy SC was presented to the Minister in June 2017.
Irish Council for Civil Liberties Local Government
- Electoral Reform Bill 2022
National Association of Regional Game Councils Heritage
- Wildlife legislation and licencing laws
Irish Institutional Property · 3 returns Housing · Taxation
- Participate in government led discussions regarding housing response to Ukrainiian humanitarian crisis
- Exchange of views on IIP policy priorities in relation to increasing housing planning and delivery
- Report and analysis on taxation of real estate collective investment schemes
Maynooth College Development and Zoning
- Future planning policies and development frameworks for Maynooth
Cairn Homes plc Housing
- Introductory meeting with Mr. Darragh O'Brien TD and a general conversation on the Irish residential construction industry and the broader housing market
Simon Communities of Ireland · 2 returns Housing
- Simon Bill for the Prevention of Homelessness
- HAP Rates
National Federation of Voluntary Service Providers Supporting People with Intellectual Disability Housing
- Called for the implementation of the new Housing Strategy for Disabled People
Irish Hotels Federation Tourism
- Measures and economic supports required to support Ireland's tourism and hospitality industry and mitigate challenges arising from the Covid-19 crisis
Cunningham Devlin Communications Energy and Natural Resources
- Highlighting the use of automated energy management technology on energy savings and energy efficiency in the context of the escalating energy costs and their impacts on household incomes.
An Taisce The National Trust for Ireland · 2 returns Local Government · Agriculture
- Galway County Council enforcement functions
- The Nitrates Action Programme and the draft River Basin Management Plan 2022

Duncan Smith — Labour Party 4 votes · 9 questions · 43 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 9 total

Health 4 questions
- 2022-05-17 Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Health if the Medical Council is recognising non-European Union qualifications specifically in relation to Ukrainian refugees coming to Ireland who have medical qualifications; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24372/22]
- 2022-05-17 Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Health the way that a person (details supplied) in County Kildare can get emergency dental treatment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24746/22]
- 2022-05-17 Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Health if the new lactation consultants posts promised for 2022 has been filled; if those recruited have commenced employment in that role; the total number of publicly funded lactation consultants currently working by CHO area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24926/22]
- 2022-05-19 Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Health the options open to a person (details supplied) in County Kildare to avail of a dentist. [25515/22]
Housing 2 questions
- 2022-05-17 Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the updated position in relation to housing at a location (details supplied) in County Kildare; the plans for this location; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24249/22]
- 2022-05-17 Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the plans that he has put in place or will put in place to facilitate those who may wish to downsize from their current housing accommodation to a smaller local authority owned home; the consequences of same for the homeowner; the criteria for such a transfer; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24250/22]
Transport 2 questions
- 2022-05-18 Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Transport the revenue collected from fares on public transport and public service obligation-supported routes, broken down by each transport company in each of the years since 2016, in tabular form; the expected yield in 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25062/22]
- 2022-05-18 Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Transport the additional funding provided for public transport in 2020, 2021, and 2022, respectively; the specific funding that related to Covid-19; the level of public service obligation subsidy provided to each operator in each of those years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25063/22]
Education 1 question
- 2022-05-19 Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Education the steps that her Department is taking to work with the Department of Housing Local Government and Heritage and Fingal County Council to resolve the delay in providing a permanent site for a school (details supplied) due to the failure of a planning application on the site; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25507/22]

New lobbying 43 returns

Jesuit Refugee Service (JRS) Ireland Children and Youth Affairs
- In March/April 2022, JRS Ireland arranged for the submission of multiple parliamentary questions to the Minister for Justice and the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth
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
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
Baxter Healthcare Ireland Ltd Health
- Home Dialysis services National provision and World Kidney Day
Hume Brophy · 2 returns Health · Transport
- Minimum Unit Pricing of Alcohol
- Sustainable Micro Mobility
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
Home and Community Care Ireland Health
- 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
Front Line Defenders Economic Development and Industry
- Draft EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive
Unite the Union, Ireland Region Transport
- Driving Instructor 'check tests'
daa plc · 4 returns Transport
- To engage with DPOs in their role as a local representative of the constituency in which Dublin Airport is situated
- To engage with the DPO in his role as a local representative of the constituency in which Dublin Airport is situated
- Facilitated briefing and visit to Dublin Airport to discuss future priorities of airport and also security screening challenges and associated passenger delays
- Keep DPOs updated and informed of a high-profile issue at Dublin Airport
Fair Seas Ireland Environment
- Letter to TDs about soft launch of new campaign
Montague Communications Ltd Transport
- Air Navigation and Transport Bill
Hanover Media Strategy Limited Communications
- To share a briefing on the Communications Regulation (Enforcement) Bill 2022
Trócaire Foreign Affairs
- Business and Human Rights
MKC Communications Communications
- Telecommunications
National Centre for Youth Mental Health Children and Youth Affairs
- Contact with public representatives regarding Jigsaw's work in North Fingal
Alcohol Action Ireland Health
- Alcohol related deaths 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
BioMarin International Limited Health
- Rare disease policy in Ireland and EU
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 Health
- Cancer screening services
Down Syndrome Ireland Health
- Down Syndrome Ireland seeks urgent meeting to discuss issues with Progressing Disabilities
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
- Ensuring enhanced global connectivity for a region that works
- Dublin & Eastern regional priorities for the All Island Strategic Rail Review
- The Draft Transport Strategy for the Greater Dublin Area (2022-2043)
Pender & Associates Ltd Health
- Dental Treatment Services Scheme
Disability Federation of Ireland Justice and Equality
- Introduction meeting with Deputy Duncan Smith and discussion on disability issues
Irish Council for Civil Liberties Justice and Equality
- Proposed Definition of Anti-Semitism
Irish Dental Association Health
- Crisis in Dental Treatment Services Scheme