Dublin West — week of Mon, 16 May

What your Dublin West TDs did this week

Mon, 16 May – 22 May 2022 · 5 TDs · 3 bills voted on · 22 questions · 249 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 Paul Donnelly

Voted against 3 Jack Chambers · Leo Varadkar · Roderic O'Gorman

Did not vote 2 Emer Currie · Ruth Coppinger

An amendment to the bill · motion passed 83–54

Voted for 3 Jack Chambers · Leo Varadkar · Roderic O'Gorman

Voted against 1 Paul Donnelly

Did not vote 2 Emer Currie · Ruth Coppinger

National Maternity Services

2022-05-18 · 1 vote

The motion · motion passed 56–10

Voted for 1 Paul Donnelly

Abstained 3 Jack Chambers · Leo Varadkar · Roderic O'Gorman

Did not vote 2 Emer Currie · Ruth Coppinger

Subsidies for Developers

2022-05-18 · 1 vote

An amendment to the bill · motion passed 73–62

Voted for 3 Jack Chambers · Leo Varadkar · Roderic O'Gorman

Voted against 1 Paul Donnelly

Did not vote 2 Emer Currie · Ruth Coppinger

Emer Currie — Fine Gael 0 votes · 0 questions · 18 new lobbying returns

New lobbying 18 returns

Dublin Zoo Heritage
- The future mobility of the Phoenix Park - Also invited DPO's to attend the official opening of new habitats at the Zoo
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
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
St. Francis Hospice Dublin Health
- Enhanced Core Funding for St. Francis Hospice and re-designation to Section 38
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
Zoom Communications Employment
- To discuss Ireland's Remote Working Strategy
Instinctif Partners Public Affairs Ireland EU Affairs
- Engagement around remote working policy in Ireland and the Future of Work.
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.
CRAOL Communications
- Asking Department to Consider that legislation make clear that paragraph 63.--2009 Act be used to license commercial and non-community media, such as communities of faith, which cannot be considered as a community of interest, in the full sense indicated in the legislation and in the BAI community media policy of 2021. • Paragraph 64:-- 2009 Act be retained to license those media that adhere to the Social Benefit and Community Media Policies adopted by the BAI
Friends of the Earth Energy and Natural Resources
- Carbon Budget Programme
Hume Brophy · 2 returns Agriculture · Transport
- Animal Health & Welfare (Amendment) Bill 2021
- Sustainable Micro Mobility
The Alzheimer Society of Ireland Health
- AV Room event to brief members of the Oireachtas on the issue of brain 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
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)

Jack Chambers — Fianna Fáil 4 votes · 0 questions · 25 new lobbying returns

New lobbying 25 returns

The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA Agriculture
- Retail Price Compression Threatens the Viability of Irish Horticulture - Report by Jim Power commissioned by IFA
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
Irish Sports Matters Ltd t/a the Federation of Irish Sport Sports and Recreation
- National Sports Policy Leadership group
St. Francis Hospice Dublin Health
- Enhanced Core Funding for St. Francis Hospice and re-designation to Section 38
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 · 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
Royal Dublin Society Development and Zoning
- Support for the RDS Main Arena/Anglesea Stand Redevelopment Project.
Law Society of Ireland Housing
- Seller’s Legal Pack for Property Buyers Bill 2021
Ruhama Justice and Equality
- Update on the organisation and the sector, request to meet
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
Kinia Education and Training
- Pleanalaí Teanga
Olympic Federation of Ireland · 2 returns Sports and Recreation
- Invitation from OFI President and CEO to Minister Martin and Minister Chambers to attend Team Ireland Athletes’ Ball
- OFI Briefing with Minister Chambers on Winter Sport Strategy goals
Alcohol Action Ireland Communications
- Online Safety & Media Regulation Bill
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
- 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 · 2 returns Local Government · Transport
- Local governance structures that work for Dublin
- The Draft Transport Strategy for the Greater Dublin Area (2022-2043)
Social Innovation Growth Fund Ireland Limited trading as Rethink Ireland. Sports and Recreation
- Discussion around Social Outcomes Contracts and Sport
Benefacts Public Expenditure and Reform
- To provide clarification in relation to matters raised at a meeting of an Oireachtas Committee
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

Paul Donnelly — Sinn Féin 4 votes · 22 questions · 15 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 22 total

Justice 5 questions
- 2022-05-17 Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Justice if she will provide a list of justice youth diversion programmes in Dublin 15; and the name, location, amount of funding and number of young people engaged in each programme in tabular form. [24400/22]
- 2022-05-17 Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Justice the number of alleged crimes involving robbery from the person that have been reported to gardaí in the K district in 2021 and to date in 2022, in tabular form; and the number of persons who were successfully prosecuted for these offences in the period. [24401/22]
- 2022-05-17 Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Justice the number of gardaí by rank attached to each divisional scenes of crime unit as of 1 May 2020 and 9 May 2022, in tabular form. [24403/22]
- 2022-05-17 Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Justice the number of gardaí who took part in method of entry training courses in 2021 and to date in 2022, in tabular form; and the duration of these courses. [24404/22]
- 2022-05-17 Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Justice the number of interview rooms in each Garda station within DMR as of 9 May 2022, in tabular form; and if any of those rooms are reserved for suspects, victims or witnesses of crime and that are aged under 18 years of age. [24405/22]
Health 4 questions
- 2022-05-17 Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health if consideration will be given to the establishment of an android and smart phone application which would provide parents of newborns with a 24/7 support system with on-demand access to leading maternal and paediatric experts. [24395/22]
- 2022-05-17 Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health the number of full-time midwives in each of public maternity units here as of 1 May 2020, 1 May 2021 and 10 May 2022, in tabular form. [24396/22]
- 2022-05-17 Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health the number of full-time community development workers funded by the HSE to work in addiction services in each of the years 2018 to 2021 and to date in 2022, in tabular form. [24397/22]
- 2022-05-17 Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health the number of locations and practitioners that publicly provide frenotomy services for babies with tongue tie issues. [24398/22]
Transport 3 questions
- 2022-05-17 Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Transport the number of passengers who used Broombridge, Castleknock, Clonsilla and Hansfield train stations each month in 2021 and to-date in 2022, in tabular form. [24389/22]
- 2022-05-17 Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Transport the number of buses in the Dublin Bus fleet as of 1 May 2020, 1 May 2021 and 10 May 2022, in tabular form. [24390/22]
- 2022-05-17 Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Transport when the construction of the new national train control centre will be completed; and the estimated cost of this project. [24391/22]
Finance 1 question
- 2022-05-17 Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Finance if he will provide the necessary funding to replace the Revenue Commissioners' custom vessels; and if so, when the tender for the replacement of the vessels will be published. [24384/22]
Public 1 question
- 2022-05-17 Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if the OPW plans to extend the opening hours of the Iveagh Gardens during the summer months. [24392/22]
Tourism 1 question
- 2022-05-17 Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the way that the extra €35 million funding for tourism marketing fund will be spent in 2022. [24406/22]
Foreign 1 question
- 2022-05-17 Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs If he has spoken formally with his Turkish counterpart to date in 2022. [24388/22]
Defence 1 question
- 2022-05-17 Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Defence the current strength verses establishment of the Naval Service Fleet Operational Readiness Standards and training; and the status of the effective capability of FORST at present. [24393/22]
Education 1 question
- 2022-05-17 Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Education the additional number of teachers that would be required to reduce class sizes from a 21:1 ratio to 19:1 in urban band vertical schools and from 19:1 to 18:1 in urban band 1 junior schools. [24387/22]
Social 1 question
- 2022-05-17 Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Social Protection the full year cost of recruiting four additional full-time medical assessors for her Department, in tabular form. [24386/22]
Children 1 question
- 2022-05-17 Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the number of young persons who are currently on remand at Oberstown Children Detention Campus for more than four months as of 6 May 2022. [24385/22]
Further and Higher Education 1 question
- 2022-05-17 Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the details of capital public expenditure at Dublin City University in the past five years; and the individual projects supported. [24399/22]
Agriculture 1 question
- 2022-05-17 Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the dates in 2021 and to-date in 2022 that he has met the CEO and or equivalent from each State agency under the remit of his Department, in tabular form. [24394/22]

New lobbying 15 returns

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
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
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
Instinctif Partners Public Affairs Ireland Agriculture
- Invitation to brief members of the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture in relation to dog welfare issues
John Gallagher Community
- Promotion of Policies of The Wheel for charity, social enterprise and community and voluntary sector
Oxfam Ireland Finance
- Advocacy on bringing in a Wealth Tax in 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
Irish Cancer Society · 2 returns Health
- 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)

Roderic O'Gorman — Green Party 4 votes · 0 questions · 60 new lobbying returns

New lobbying 60 returns

Jesuit Refugee Service (JRS) Ireland · 3 returns Justice and Equality · Children and Youth Affairs
- In January 2022, JRS Ireland issued copies of its 2022 Intercultural & Interfaith Calendar to relevant Ministers and departmental officials.
- In April 2022, JRS Ireland co-signed a letter, issued by the Ukraine Civil Society Response Forum, to An Taoiseach.
- 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
Saoirse Housing Association CLG Children and Youth Affairs
- Allison Graham, CEO was invited to present at an Oireachtas Joint Committee on Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth on the Pre-Committee Stage Consideration of – The Organisation of Working Time (Domestic Violence Leave) Bill 2020, on 26th April in Leinster House.
Jack and Jill Children's Foundation Housing
- Call for urgent review of Housing Adaptation Scheme for families with children with significant disabilites
One Family · 3 returns Children and Youth Affairs · Social Protection
- EU Child Guarantee
- Your Vision, Our Voice
- National Policy Framework for Children and Young People
CHILDREN'S RIGHTS ALLIANCE - REPUBLIC OF IRELAND LIMITED · 4 returns Children and Youth Affairs · Justice and Equality
- Advocacy on Children's Rights Alliance Report Card 2022
- Regularisation of Long Term Undocumented Migrants Scheme
- Supports for Ukrainian children and young people arriving in Ireland
- Traveller accomodation
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA Agriculture
- Retail Price Compression Threatens the Viability of Irish Horticulture - Report by Jim Power commissioned by IFA
Chambers Ireland Justice and Equality
- Flexible work policies
NCBI Communications
- EU Digital Services Act
Youth Advocate Programmes Ireland CLG · 2 returns Children and Youth Affairs
- YAP Ireland Annual Report Launched
- Informing the Minister of Independent Mental Health Advocacy work being carried out by YAP Ireland and the need for Advocacy services to be delivered nationwide
Irish Association of Social Workers · 2 returns Justice and Equality · Children and Youth Affairs
- IASW Letter Refugee Program
- Support of launch of the examination of the lives of children in care and adults who were in care as children.
Irish Self Catering Federation Local Government
- Eco system for Self Catering in Ireland
Irish Congress of Trade Unions Children and Youth Affairs
- General Scheme of the Work Life Balance and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill
Ulster Community Investment Trust Ireland Banking and Financial Institutions
- Contacted T.D. to communicate community financial supports available from Community Finance Ireland
Northside Partnership · 2 returns Employment · Children and Youth Affairs
- Department of Social Protection RTF Local Area Employment Service
- Letter to Minister Roderic O'Gorman requesting that the Department and Tusla reconsider refusal to include ABC's in the 4% funding increase
The Irish Traveller Movement Justice and Equality
- Traveller accommodation, education, participation in political and public life. School diversity programme
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
Midlands Regional Youth Service CLG T/a Youth Work Ireland Midlands Children and Youth Affairs
- Local ETB financial rules impacted cash flow for a youth work organisation delivering UBU.
Doras Luimní · 2 returns Justice and Equality
- Joint meeting to present proposals for response to people fleeing Ukraine
- Meeting raising issues relating to response to people fleeing Ukraine, White Paper on Ending Direct Provision and other matters
Neurological Alliance of Ireland Health
- Call for investment to address the shortfall in neurology nurse specialists across Ireland
Royal College of Physicians of Ireland Health
- Correspondence between RCPI and Designated Public Officials
Irish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children Children and Youth Affairs
- Highlighting specific issues and considerations of children in the area of family law reform.
Law Society of Ireland Justice and Equality
- Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Act 2015 & Assisted Decision-Making Capacity (Amendment) Bill 2021
Obair Newmarket on fergus CLG Community
- Lobbied Roderic O'Gorman and Roisin Garvey for funding for a youth worker for Newmarket on Fergus
Mental Health Reform Children and Youth Affairs
- 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
Front Line Defenders Community
- Interventions by elected representatives on the work of civil society organisations in Ireland.
Youth Work Ireland · 2 returns 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
- Need for enhanced supports for youth work
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.
Foróige, National Youth Development Organisation Children and Youth Affairs
- Meeting with Minister Roderic O'Gorman to discuss the future of funding for the youth sector and for the Big Brother Big Sister Programme
Olympic Federation of Ireland Sports and Recreation
- Letter from OFI CEO to Minister Martin in relation to visa waivers for refugee athletes
Alcohol Action Ireland · 2 returns Communications · Children and Youth Affairs
- Online Safety & Media Regulation Bill
- Raising awareness of the need to capture alcohol harm in data and research being undertaken on children in care.
Macra na Feirme · 2 returns Children and Youth Affairs
- Public Consultation on the next Government Policy Framework for Children and Young People in Ireland
- YOUTH GROUPS MEETING
mytaxi network Ireland (trading as FREE NOW) Transport
- Invitation to attend ACCESS NOW virtual conference hosted by FREE NOW in partnership with the Irish Wheelchair Association
Dublin LGBTQ Pride CLG Justice and Equality
- Meeting with Minister regarding national LGBTI 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
Irish Cancer Society Health
- 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 · 2 returns Transport · Communications
- The Draft Transport Strategy for the Greater Dublin Area (2022-2043)
- Technology Ireland priorities for the Online Safety and Media Regulations Bill
Sage Advocacy Health
- To ask the Minister for Children, Disability, Equality Integration detail what level of funding that has been allocated to each CHO area for under 65’s inappropriately placed in nursing homes to leave long term nursing homes and be supported to live in the community and provide a breakdown of the funding per CHO?
Scouting Ireland · 2 returns Children and Youth Affairs
- Called to constituency office to hand deliver invitation to Regal Circle Dinner
- Invitation to Impact Seminar at World Scout Conference Dublin 2022
Irish Council for Civil Liberties Justice and Equality
- Importance of Free Civic Space
Disability Federation of Ireland Foreign Affairs
- Support to people with disabilities in and from Ukraine
Irish Hotels Federation Justice and Equality
- Measures for insurance reform and personal injury claims to address excessive cost of insurance in Ireland
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

Ruth Coppinger — People Before Profit-Solidarity 0 votes · 0 questions · 0 new lobbying returns

Quiet week — no questions filed or new lobbying returns.