Limerick County — week of Mon, 16 May

What your Limerick County TDs did this week

Mon, 16 May – 22 May 2022 · 3 TDs · 3 bills voted on · 9 questions · 62 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 Richard O'Donoghue

Voted against 2 Niall Collins · Patrick O'Donovan

An amendment to the bill · motion passed 83–54

Voted for 3 Niall Collins · Patrick O'Donovan · Richard O'Donoghue

National Maternity Services

2022-05-18 · 1 vote

The motion · motion passed 56–10

Voted against 1 Richard O'Donoghue

Abstained 2 Niall Collins · Patrick O'Donovan

Subsidies for Developers

2022-05-18 · 1 vote

An amendment to the bill · motion passed 73–62

Voted for 2 Niall Collins · Patrick O'Donovan

Voted against 1 Richard O'Donoghue

Niall Collins — Fianna Fáil 4 votes · 2 questions · 21 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 2 total

Justice 1 question
- 2022-05-17 Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Justice if she will consider matters raised in correspondence by a person (details supplied) in relation to undocumented persons; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24824/22]
Education 1 question
- 2022-05-19 Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Education the process in obtaining an exemption from Irish; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25519/22]

New lobbying 21 returns

The Society of Actuaries in Ireland Public Expenditure and Reform
- Invitation to the Society of Actuaries in Ireland's President's Conference on 'Megatrends: shaping our future'
Limerick Youth Service Children and Youth Affairs
- Visit by Minister Niall Collins to Limerick Youth Service Community Training Centre
St. Joseph's Foundation Budgetary matters
- Wrote to representatives in our area requesting staff in Section 39 disability service providers to be included in once off payment re Covid-19. .
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA · 3 returns Agriculture
- Income Crisis on Pig Farms
- Retail Price Compression Threatens the Viability of Irish Horticulture - Report by Jim Power commissioned by IFA
- Pig Stability Fund Proposal to Government
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
Gibney Communications Education and Training
- To promote the potential opportunities that exist if there is a greater focus on Physics.
Baxter Healthcare Ireland Ltd Health
- Home Dialysis services National provision and World Kidney Day
John Gallagher Education and Training
- Irish Federation of University Teachers (IFUT) policies on higher education
Johnson & Johnson Vision Care (Ireland) Education and Training
- Discussion with Minister Niall Collins during a visit to our Vision facility. Progression path for apprenticeships and training allowances
Pinnacle Public Affairs Ltd Housing
- The Provision of Housing in Kilmallock, Co. Limerick
mytaxi network Ireland (trading as FREE NOW) Transport
- Invitation to attend EV Roadshows hosted by FREE NOW
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
Teneo Strategy Ireland Limited Economic Development and Industry
- Attend launch of ADI Catalyst in Limerick
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
Aughinish Alumina Limited EU Affairs
- To raise awareness of the risk to employment at Aughinish and the impact on the EU aluminium industry as a result of the Russian invasion of Ukraine
Atticus Partners Ltd Foreign Affairs
- Introduction to the work of the Committee for Freedom in Hong Kong
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

Patrick O'Donovan — Fine Gael 4 votes · 0 questions · 21 new lobbying returns

New lobbying 21 returns

Limerick Youth Service Education and Training
- Youth Work Ireland, Annual Oireachtas Briefing Event Areas identified for discussion: Mental Health & CAMHS. Youth Service Grant. Relationships & Sexuality Education implement report of National Council for Curriculum Assessment. The role of the community training centre in FET.
St. Joseph's Foundation Budgetary matters
- Wrote to representatives in our area requesting staff in Section 39 disability service providers to be included in once off payment re Covid-19. .
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA Agriculture
- Retail Price Compression Threatens the Viability of Irish Horticulture - Report by Jim Power commissioned by IFA
Hume Brophy Education and Training
- To discuss the future of Explorium, Ireland's National Sports and Science Centre
Irish Self Catering Federation Local Government
- Eco system for Self Catering in Ireland
Irish Congress of Trade Unions Employment
- Rehab Enterprises in Limerick
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
Baxter Healthcare Ireland Ltd · 3 returns Health
- Home Dialysis services National provision and World Kidney Day
- Home Dialysis services National provision and World Kidney Day
- Home Dialysis services National provision and World Kidney Day
New Fortress Energy Energy and Natural Resources
- Meeting with Minister O'Donovan to share information in relation to the Shannon Technology and Energy Park development
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
Rockwood Consulting ULC Finance
- Proposed a solution to transportation issues encountered at Phoenix Park Gate
Construction Industry Federation (CIF) · 2 returns Economic Development and Industry · Housing
- Price Variation Clauses in Public Works Contracts
- Looking at ways of housing Ukrainian refugees using modular housing and modern methods of construction.
mytaxi network Ireland (trading as FREE NOW) Transport
- Invitation to attend EV Roadshows hosted by FREE NOW
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
Aughinish Alumina Limited EU Affairs
- To raise awareness of the risk to employment at Aughinish and the impact on the EU aluminium industry as a result of the Russian invasion of Ukraine
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

Richard O'Donoghue — Independent Ireland 4 votes · 7 questions · 20 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 7 total

Further and Higher Education 3 questions
- 2022-05-17 Deputy Richard O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if his attention has been drawn to the circumstances surrounding the reason that €2 million in funding apportioned to University of Limerick under the energy efficiency and decarbonisation pathfinder programme that he launched in 2021 has been withheld from the university; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24299/22]
- 2022-05-17 Deputy Richard O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the reason some €2 million apportioned to the University of Limerick under the energy efficiency and decarbonisation pathfinder programme 2021, a fund to aid higher education institutions with retrofitting, has been withheld from the university; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24297/22]
- 2022-05-17 Deputy Richard O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science his plans to have €2 million in funding apportioned to the University of Limerick under the Energy Efficiency and Decarbonisation Pathfinder Programme 2021 and €1.7 million in withheld capital funding, released to the University of Limerick; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24298/22]
Health 1 question
- 2022-05-17 Deputy Richard O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Health the number of submissions his Department received through its public consultation process for the review of the operation of the Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Act 2018; if he will provide a breakdown of the findings drawn from the public submissions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24137/22]
Enterprise 1 question
- 2022-05-19 Deputy Richard O'Donoghue asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the role of his Department in incentivising a technology-neutral approach to climate action until an alternative can be reached; if his attention has been drawn to the carbon emissions reductions that can be achieved by the use of biofuels as a solution to both transport and home heating; whether his Department has considered initiatives to incentivise further research and development in biofuels or other supports to the biofuels industry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25420/22]
Foreign 1 question
- 2022-05-19 Deputy Richard O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the number of passport applications that are currently outstanding for persons residing in County Limerick in tabular form. [25502/22]
Agriculture 1 question
- 2022-05-19 Deputy Richard O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the reason for his Department’s plans to address the forgotten farm issue; if the forgotten farmers will have access to the TAMS equivalent in the next CAP period and the National Reserve; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25501/22]

New lobbying 20 returns

The Prevention and Early Intervention Network Social Protection
- PEIN developed a prevention and early intervention paper, including a number of recommendations for public policy and resource allocation. A number of political representatives were invited to input at the launch of that paper, to speak specifically about what policy areas their party prioritises.
St. Joseph's Foundation Budgetary matters
- Wrote to representatives in our area requesting staff in Section 39 disability service providers to be included in once off payment re Covid-19. .
NBI Infrastructure DAC Communications
- Engagement and information sharing regarding the delivery of broadband infrastructure as part of the National Broadband Plan.
Dairygold Co Operative Society Limited Development and Zoning
- Zoning issue at Dairygold site at Cappamore, Co. Limerick
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
Clúid Housing Housing
- Remedial works redress scheme
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
Friends of the Earth Energy and Natural Resources
- EU Energy Performance in Buildings Directive (EPBD)
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
mytaxi network Ireland (trading as FREE NOW) Transport
- Invitation to attend EV Roadshows hosted by FREE NOW
Irish Penal Reform Trust Justice and Equality
- IPRT 'Progress in the Penal System (PIPS)' 2021 report
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 Green Building Council Environment
- Sending a copy of IGBC's recommendations to decarbonise Ireland's built environment across the whole life cycle
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 Housing
- Debt service ratios to the Central Bank Mortgage Measures framework review
- The impact of Judical Reviews on housing supply
Irish Council for Civil Liberties Local Government
- Electoral Reform Bill 2022
An Taisce The National Trust for Ireland Agriculture
- The Nitrates Action Programme and the draft River Basin Management Plan 2022