Dublin Rathdown — week of Mon, 16 May

What your Dublin Rathdown TDs did this week

Mon, 16 May – 22 May 2022 · 4 TDs · 3 bills voted on · 13 questions · 101 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 1 Josepha Madigan

Did not vote 4 Maeve O'Connell · Neale Richmond · Shay Brennan · Sinéad Gibney

An amendment to the bill · motion passed 83–54

Voted for 1 Josepha Madigan

Did not vote 4 Maeve O'Connell · Neale Richmond · Shay Brennan · Sinéad Gibney

National Maternity Services

2022-05-18 · 1 vote

The motion · motion passed 56–10

Abstained 1 Josepha Madigan

Did not vote 4 Maeve O'Connell · Neale Richmond · Shay Brennan · Sinéad Gibney

Subsidies for Developers

2022-05-18 · 1 vote

An amendment to the bill · motion passed 73–62

Voted for 1 Josepha Madigan

Did not vote 4 Maeve O'Connell · Neale Richmond · Shay Brennan · Sinéad Gibney

Maeve O'Connell — Fine Gael 0 votes · 0 questions · 0 new lobbying returns

Quiet week — no questions filed or new lobbying returns.

Neale Richmond — Fine Gael 0 votes · 13 questions · 30 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 13 total

Justice 5 questions
- 2022-05-17 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Justice if he will provide an update on a pathway to citizenship for those born in Ireland; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24198/22]
- 2022-05-17 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Justice the current number of citizenship applications being processed for minors with a naturalised parent; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24199/22]
- 2022-05-17 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Justice the average waiting time for citizenship applications for a minor with at least one naturalised parent; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24200/22]
- 2022-05-17 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Justice the number of decisions made per year over the past five years for citizenship applications for a minor with at least one naturalised parent; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24201/22]
- 2022-05-17 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Justice if her attention has been drawn to the fact that students on stamp 2 visas who are due to enter third-level education in September must leave the country for the summer sacrificing their accommodation and jobs; if she will consider extending stamp 2 visa permissions until 31 September; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24785/22]
Social 2 questions
- 2022-05-17 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Social Protection the steps she is taking to ensure the welfare of Ukrainian refugees; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24215/22]
- 2022-05-17 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will provide an update on the figures on the Live Register; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24214/22]
Further and Higher Education 2 questions
- 2022-05-19 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the steps that he is taking to improve access to third-level education across the island; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25204/22]
- 2022-05-19 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the steps that he is taking to ensure a sufficient number of trained construction workers through apprenticeships; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25205/22]
Taoiseach 1 question
- 2022-05-17 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Taoiseach if he has spoken to the leaders of the parties in Northern Ireland following the Stormont elections. [22930/22]
Health 1 question
- 2022-05-17 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Health if contact tracers are eligible for the Covid-19 bonus payment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24807/22]
Education 1 question
- 2022-05-18 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Education if her attention has been drawn to the fact that a school (details supplied) is not participating in the Summer Education Programme for Children with Additional Needs given that it is not safe to do so; if she has engaged with the school to provide solutions to these issues; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24991/22]
Enterprise 1 question
- 2022-05-19 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he will report on the main location for Irish trading destinations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25202/22]

New lobbying 30 returns

Gilead Sciences Ireland UC Health
- HIV, Hepatitis-C & Oncology healthcare policy and access to lifesciences innovation in Ireland
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
FTI Consulting Finance
- Mastercard sent an email requesting an on-site meeting with Deputy Neale Richmond at Mastercard’s offices in Dublin to mark the opening of Mastercard’s Global Tech Hub in the Deputy's constituency in Leopardstown.
Irish Family Planning Association Health
- National and international policy on sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR)
Hume Brophy · 2 returns Education and Training · Economic Development and Industry
- To discuss the future of Explorium, Ireland's National Sports and Science Centre
- Meeting to introduce Klarna, the leading global retail bank, payments and shopping service; to welcome the Consumer Protection (Regulation of Retail Credit & Credit Servicing Firms) Bill 2021; and flag observations on the Consumer Credit Directive
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 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
British Irish Chamber of Commerce EU Affairs
- A Guest Speaker at a Chamber Event
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
Montague Communications Ltd Housing
- Redress scheme for BSQ apartment owners affected by fire and water ingress defects
MKC Communications Transport
- Roads and Road Traffic Bill 2021
Oxfam Ireland Finance
- Advocacy on bringing in a Wealth Tax in Ireland
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.
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
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
National Infertility Support and Information Group Health
- NISIG is the only Irish charity supporting and advocacy on behalf of those experiencing fertility issues. NISIG is part of a broader AHR Coalition Group comprising LGBT Ireland, 221 Plus group, Equality for Children, Rainbow Families Equality Network, Irish Families Through Surrogacy, Irish Gay Dads & Independent Living. The main aim of the coalition is to ensure that equality is secured, and the human rights of children conceived using AHR, their intended parents and families are protected and
Credit Union Development Association Banking and Financial Institutions
- Required changes to Credit Union related legislation to allow them collaborate across common bonds, to widen membership criteria and introduce their members to State Savings schemes
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)
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 Dental Association Taxation
- Request sought for meeting re concerns related to application of VAT to certain dental practices

Shay Brennan — Fianna Fáil 0 votes · 0 questions · 0 new lobbying returns

Quiet week — no questions filed or new lobbying returns.

Sinéad Gibney — Social Democrats 0 votes · 0 questions · 0 new lobbying returns

Quiet week — no questions filed or new lobbying returns.