Kerry — week of Mon, 16 May

Danny Healy-Rae — Independent 4 votes · 2 questions · 9 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 2 total

Social 2 questions
- 2022-05-17 Deputy Danny Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Social Protection the reason that self-employed persons are not entitled to claim illness benefit if they are unable to work due to illness; the measures that are being taken to bring about changes to same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24217/22]
- 2022-05-17 Deputy Danny Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Social Protection if self-employed persons are entitled to apply for the jobseeker's benefit in cases in which their company goes out of business and they are looking for a job; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24230/22]

New lobbying 9 returns

NBI Infrastructure DAC Communications
- Engagement and information sharing regarding the delivery of broadband infrastructure as part of the National Broadband Plan.
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA · 3 returns Agriculture · EU Affairs
- Forestry Regulatory Review
- Eradication of Tuberculosis (TB)
- Fertiliser Sector Crisis
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
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
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

Michael Cahill — Fianna Fáil 0 votes · 0 questions · 1 new lobbying return

New lobbying 1 return

Hume Brophy Agriculture
- Animal Health & Welfare (Amendment) Bill 2021

Michael Healy-Rae — Independent 4 votes · 29 questions · 15 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 29 total

Health 9 questions
- 2022-05-17 Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Health the reason that Cariban is not on the drug payment scheme (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24186/22]
- 2022-05-17 Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Health the status of a hospital appointment for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24202/22]
- 2022-05-17 Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Health if the situation in relation to the landing of helicopters (details supplied) in County Kerry will be examined; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24457/22]
- 2022-05-17 Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Health the details of the intensive home care package for dementia; the way that a person (details supplied) can apply for this package; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24694/22]
- 2022-05-17 Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Health the status of an operation for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24708/22]
- 2022-05-17 Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Health the status of a hospital appointment for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24797/22]
- 2022-05-18 Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Health if he will address a query raised by a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25306/22]
- 2022-05-19 Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Health the status of a hospital appointment for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25417/22]
- 2022-05-19 Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Health the status of the provision of equipment for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25424/22]
Rural 7 questions
- 2022-05-17 Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development if disused public buildings will be offered to an organisation (details supplied) in cases in which they are suitable; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24720/22]
- 2022-05-17 Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development if a national recruitment campaign can start for the men's sheds in Ireland; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24723/22]
- 2022-05-17 Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development if an annual grant of €5,000 will be placed at the disposal for an organisation (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24715/22]
- 2022-05-17 Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development if an annual shed sustainability grant of €2,500 will be given to each branch of an organisation (details supplied) in Ireland; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24716/22]
- 2022-05-17 Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development if an organisation (details supplied) can receive an exemption or rebate on VAT payable on tools, materials and electricity; if commercial rates will be waived for the organisation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24717/22]
- 2022-05-17 Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development if a one-off grant of €10,000 will be paid to newly registered branches of an organisation (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24718/22]
- 2022-05-17 Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development if significant additional core funding can be given to the branches of an organisation (details supplied) in order that they can meet the demands and support same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24721/22]
Housing 4 questions
- 2022-05-17 Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will address a matter with regard to a walk in Killarney National Park (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24458/22]
- 2022-05-17 Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage further to Parliamentary Question No. 160 of 5 May 2022, if the matter (details supplied) will be re-examined given that he has responsibility for the control of access to the lakes in Killarney National Park; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24626/22]
- 2022-05-18 Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the status of a turf cutters cessation scheme application by a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25251/22]
- 2022-05-18 Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the status of a turf cutters cessation scheme application by a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25252/22]
Environment 2 questions
- 2022-05-17 Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the proposals or recommendations in view of his concern over pollution being created by turf smoke (details supplied) that he might have with regard to trying to deal with the issue of the tonnes of CO2 entering our atmosphere; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24128/22]
- 2022-05-19 Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications his views on the introduction of a scrappage scheme (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25491/22]
Social 2 questions
- 2022-05-17 Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Social Protection the status of a PPS number for a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24781/22]
- 2022-05-17 Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Social Protection the status of a PPS number for a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24903/22]
Finance 1 question
- 2022-05-17 Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Finance if an organisation (details supplied) can receive an exemption or rebate on VAT payable on tools, materials and electricity; if commercial rates will be waived for the organisation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24719/22]
Foreign 1 question
- 2022-05-17 Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will address a matter (details supplied) regarding the passport office; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24121/22]
Education 1 question
- 2022-05-17 Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Education if he will address the case of a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24379/22]
Children 1 question
- 2022-05-17 Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if legislation is in place under the Children First Act 2015 in respect of cases in which a child is being abused under the care of the HSE; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24643/22]
Justice 1 question
- 2022-05-19 Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Justice the status of an application by a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25488/22]

New lobbying 15 returns

NBI Infrastructure DAC Communications
- Engagement and information sharing regarding the delivery of broadband infrastructure as part of the National Broadband Plan.
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA Agriculture
- Forestry Regulatory Review
Irish Self Catering Federation Local Government
- Eco system for Self Catering in 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
John Gallagher Communications
- Roll-out of mobile telephony infrastructure nationally
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
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.
- Representation regarding extreme staffing and cost pressures in nursing home sector. 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. Crisis being exacerbated given very considerable hike in costs.
Hume Brophy Agriculture
- Animal Health & Welfare (Amendment) Bill 2021
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 · 2 returns Development and Zoning · Energy and Natural Resources
- Planning policy in County Kerry supportive of renewable energy
- 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
Irish Second-Level Students' Union (ISSU) Education and Training
- Spoke with Michael Healy Rae and Brendan Griffin about student voice

Norma Foley — Fianna Fáil 4 votes · 0 questions · 32 new lobbying returns

New lobbying 32 returns

INTO - Irish National Teachers' Organisation Education and Training
- Briefing Meeting with Department of Education Officials ahead of INTO Annual Congress
CHILDREN'S RIGHTS ALLIANCE - REPUBLIC OF IRELAND LIMITED · 3 returns Children and Youth Affairs · Education and Training
- Advocacy on Children's Rights Alliance Report Card 2022
- Covid Impact on children
- Alternative Education
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA · 2 returns Agriculture
- Retail Price Compression Threatens the Viability of Irish Horticulture - Report by Jim Power commissioned by IFA
- Forestry Regulatory Review
Hume Brophy · 2 returns Education and Training · Agriculture
- To discuss the future of Explorium, Ireland's National Sports and Science Centre
- Animal Health & Welfare (Amendment) Bill 2021
Irish Self Catering Federation Local Government
- Eco system for Self Catering in Ireland
Uplift Education and Training
- Tweet Action to Minister Norma Foley regarding Sex Education in Schools
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 · 2 returns Employment · Education and Training
- Seeking support from all TDs and Senators urging Tesco to engage with Mandate on outsourcing employment
- Inclusion of Trade Union History and the Role of Trade Unions in Student and Pupil Learning
John Gallagher Communications
- Roll-out of mobile telephony infrastructure nationally
Engineers Ireland Education and Training
- Publication of Engineers Ireland's 'Engineering 2022 Barometer'
Irish Funds Industry Association CLG Economic Development and Industry
- Domestic & EU Legislative Agenda
Educate Together Education and Training
- Discussed: Reconfiguration for diversity, need for more Educate Together schools / School accommodation, need to improve planning and systems / Resourcing of new and developing schools / Staffing for students with additional needs / School insurance costs / Grants for management bodies, need to increase.
Coach Tourism and Transport Council of Ireland Education and Training
- Explained the impact of the fuel crisis on the sector
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
St Patrick's Mental Health Services Health
- The Director of Communications and Advocacy attended a meeting at Leinster House with the Minister for Education, Norma Foley to discuss the topic of increasing mental health supports in primary schools.
Environmental Pillar Environment
- Environmental Education
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 Communications
- Technology Ireland priorities for the Online Safety and Media Regulations Bill
Autism Spectrum Information, Advice and Meeting Point Ltd, Trading as AsIAm Education and Training
- Campaigned to ensure that schools re-opened for children with additional needs after the Christmas holidays
Teachers' Union of Ireland Education and Training
- Briefing meeting with Minister Foley accompanied by some of her officials in advance of TUI Annual Congress
Irish Second-Level Students' Union (ISSU) · 5 returns Education and Training
- Announcement of the Senior Cycle Reform Plan
- Department of Education Advisory Group on State Examinations Planning with Minister Norma Foley.
- Informing education stakeholders of the ISSU's position on the Leaving Certificate 2022
- Department of Education Steering Committee meeting to Review the 2013 Action Plan on Bullying
- Informing stakeholders of the ISSU's position on the Leaving Certificate Examinations for 2022 students
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

Pa Daly — Sinn Féin 4 votes · 11 questions · 19 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 11 total

Social 4 questions
- 2022-05-17 Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will introduce a secure webchat capability for local INTREO offices to facilitate families with young children, those with disabilities and the elderly, given the difficulties they may face attending offices in person; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24535/22]
- 2022-05-17 Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will temporarily cease rent supplement reviews in which rent has been increased and the recipient is being advised to seek alternative or cheaper accommodation, given the current housing crisis; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24536/22]
- 2022-05-17 Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Social Protection if it is possible to remove blank years from a person's contributions history if residing and working in another State, given the impact of this on the total contributions average; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24864/22]
- 2022-05-18 Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Social Protection when the extra €100 fuel allowance payment will be paid to recipients; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25297/22]
Health 3 questions
- 2022-05-17 Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Health the community response plan that is in place by county or other geographic breakdown in each of the years from 2010 to 2021; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24228/22]
- 2022-05-17 Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Health the number of times that a community response plan has been invoked by county or other geographic breakdown during each of the calendar years from 2010 to 2021, in tabular form [24229/22]
- 2022-05-18 Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Health when an appointment will issue related to a CAMHS referral for a person (details supplied). [25034/22]
Taoiseach 2 questions
- 2022-05-17 Deputy Pa Daly asked the Taoiseach if he will report on the work of the public service, justice and policing reform division of his Department. [24359/22]
- 2022-05-17 Deputy Pa Daly asked the Taoiseach when he last spoke to the British Prime Minister. [23921/22]
Justice 1 question
- 2022-05-17 Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Justice the number and corresponding percentage of members of An Garda Síochána who have a moderate and-or strong competency in spoken Irish by Gaeltacht area in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24213/22]
Children 1 question
- 2022-05-18 Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if he will provide a list of the properties which his Department currently has lease arrangements for the provision of direct provision and any other accommodation for those seeking asylum; and if he will provide a corresponding list of the service providers in each of these properties. [25055/22]

New lobbying 19 returns

The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA Agriculture
- Forestry Regulatory Review
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
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
Association of Higher Civil & Public Servants Justice and Equality
- Paul Malone AHCPS met with Pa Daly TD and Martin Kenny TD to discuss the implications for Garda Civilian staff of the upcoming Policing, Security and Community Safety Act.
John Gallagher Communications
- Roll-out of mobile telephony infrastructure nationally
National Women's Council of Ireland Justice and Equality
- 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.
Irish Penal Reform Trust · 3 returns Justice and Equality
- IPRT 'Progress in the Penal System (PIPS)' 2021 report
- An examination of rehabilitative opportunities within the prison system
- Anti-social behaviour (causes and measures to address such behaviour)
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
Atticus Partners Ltd Foreign Affairs
- Introduction to the work of the Committee for Freedom in Hong Kong
Irish Council for Civil Liberties · 5 returns Justice and Equality
- Judicial Appointments Bill
- Reform of Data Protection Commission
- Departmental Purchase/Usage of Spyware and Articifial Intelligence Technology
- Defamation Reform
- Call for Inquiry into Sallins Case

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