Waterford — week of Mon, 16 May

What your Waterford TDs did this week

Mon, 16 May – 22 May 2022 · 4 TDs · 3 bills voted on · 17 questions · 162 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 David Cullinane

Voted against 3 Marc Ó Cathasaigh · Mary Butler · Matt Shanahan

Did not vote 2 Conor D McGuinness · John Cummins

An amendment to the bill · motion passed 83–54

Voted for 3 Marc Ó Cathasaigh · Mary Butler · Matt Shanahan

Voted against 1 David Cullinane

Did not vote 2 Conor D McGuinness · John Cummins

National Maternity Services

2022-05-18 · 1 vote

The motion · motion passed 56–10

Voted for 1 David Cullinane

Abstained 2 Marc Ó Cathasaigh · Mary Butler

Did not vote 2 Conor D McGuinness · John Cummins

Subsidies for Developers

2022-05-18 · 1 vote

An amendment to the bill · motion passed 73–62

Voted for 3 Marc Ó Cathasaigh · Mary Butler · Matt Shanahan

Voted against 1 David Cullinane

Did not vote 2 Conor D McGuinness · John Cummins

Conor D McGuinness — Sinn Féin 0 votes · 0 questions · 0 new lobbying returns

Quiet week — no questions filed or new lobbying returns.

David Cullinane — Sinn Féin 4 votes · 12 questions · 50 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 12 total

Health 11 questions
- 2022-05-17 Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health when the HSE will publish its annual report 2021; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24148/22]
- 2022-05-17 Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the total revenue and net revenue generated by each hospital car park for each hospital in 2021, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24149/22]
- 2022-05-17 Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health his plans to add Osteoarthritis to the list of illnesses covered by the long-term illness scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24247/22]
- 2022-05-17 Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to a case (details supplied); if he will acknowledge receipt of correspondence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24468/22]
- 2022-05-17 Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the value of refunds by the HSE for blood tests for which patients were charged by general practitioners in each of the years since 2019, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24474/22]
- 2022-05-17 Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health if there are plans to include Addison’s disease to the medical card and the long-term illness scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24640/22]
- 2022-05-18 Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health if he will advise on a matter raised in correspondence (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24981/22]
- 2022-05-19 Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the status of diagnostic waiting lists by hospital for the latest available date, in tabular form; the comparison with figures at the end of 2021; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25520/22]
- 2022-05-19 Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the mean, median, and maximum waiting time across National Treatment Purchase Fund-reported waiting lists for April 2022 that were published on 13 May 2022, by speciality and hospital in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25521/22]
- 2022-05-19 Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the extent and sub-heads of funding which will be transferred from the Department of Health to the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth following the transfer of functions to the latter Minister under the Health (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2022 and other instruments, in tabular form in each of the years 2020-2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25522/22]
- 2022-05-19 Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the number of persons aged over 75 years of age who are on acute hospital waiting lists by speciality by hospital in April 2022, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25523/22]
Housing 1 question
- 2022-05-17 Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if advice will be provided on a matter raised in correspondence in regard to loft conversion guidelines (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24695/22]

New lobbying 50 returns

Illumina Cambridge Ltd Health
- National Genomics and Genetic Medicine Network
Irish Heart Foundation Health
- Cardiovascular Health Policy in Ireland
Dara Residential Services Budgetary matters
- The €1000 bonus payment for healthcare workers who worked during the 1st phase of covid especially those in community disability services
Fórsa trade union Health
- Sent a copy of a Fórsa press release regarding enhanced regional health services to one TD and one Senator on the Oireachtas health committee.
Pavee Point Traveller & Roma Centre Health
- Publication of National Traveller Health Action Plan
Irish Family Planning Association Health
- National and international policy on sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR)
Irish Self Catering Federation Local Government
- Eco system for Self Catering in Ireland
Uplift Health
- Actions relating to campaign on the National Maternity Hospital
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
Association of Occupational Therapists of Ireland Health
- AOTI attended a meeting with Deputy David Cullinane along with colleagues from the Health and Social Care Professions Alliance (HSCPA) to discuss our concerns about the lack of a senior independent health and social care professional officer within the Department of Health
DEBRA Ireland Health
- Issues affecting people living with epidermolysis bullosa (EB) and the work of DEBRA Ireland
Neurological Alliance of Ireland Health
- Call for investment to address the shortfall in neurology nurse specialists across Ireland
RCSI (Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland) · 2 returns Education and Training · Health
- Introduction to RCSI, potential for innovation in workforce role reform - in particular PAs.
- Medical workforce policy
Baxter Healthcare Ireland Ltd Health
- Home Dialysis services National provision and World Kidney Day
Hume Brophy Health
- Minimum Unit Pricing of Alcohol
John Gallagher Community
- Promotion of Policies of The Wheel for charity, social enterprise and community and voluntary sector
Pender & Associates Ltd · 2 returns Health
- Meeting to discuss issues of concern to home care sector in Ireland, and international case studies
- Dental Treatment Services Scheme
Home and Community Care Ireland · 2 returns Health
- Attendance at Oireachtas Health Committee
- Briefing on home care policy developments
Irish Pharmaceutical Healthcare Association Health
- (i) EU Pharmaceutical Policy; (ii) EFPIA WAIT Indicator Survey - Access to new medicines; (iii) Access to Orphan Medicines; (iv) EU Pharmaceutical Strategy
Nursing Homes Ireland · 2 returns Health
- Meeting to brief on Fair Deal and the urgent requirement to achieve parity for healthcare workers through Fair Deal. The current system of applying discriminatory fees is resulting in providers being unable to match HSE rates. Therefore pay parity within the nursing home sector is unachievable. NHI Members want to provide equal pay for equal work.
- Invitation to the Advanced Healthcare Practitioner Apprenticeship Launch
Pfizer Economic Development and Industry
- Proposed COVID-19 Trips waiver
Hanover Media Strategy Limited · 2 returns Health
- Introducing Horizon and its presence in Ireland
- Update on AstraZeneca sponsored roundtable outcomes held for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
National Women's Council of Ireland Health
- Three year Review of the operation of the Health (Termination of Pregnancy) Act
Disability Federation of Ireland Children and Youth Affairs
- Children's disability services
Janssen Sciences Ireland UC Health
- Invite to webinar series on the 'Future of Value Based Healthcare in Ireland', RCSI Dublin
Vincent Jennings/Convenience Stores and Newsagents Association (CSNA) Taxation
- CSNA wished to inform legislators of the need to agree with the path being taken by the French and Finnish Governments in prioritising the needs of the Irish Exchequer with regards to Article 32 Freedom of movement of excisable products.
Age Action Health
- Attendance as a witness at the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Health
Alcohol Action Ireland Health
- Alcohol related deaths in Ireland
Gibney Communications Health
- To highlight the importance of the Low Risk Weekly Guidelines, and the need for greater public information and education to reduce the misuse of alcohol in Ireland.
BioMarin International Limited Health
- Rare disease policy in Ireland and EU
Irish Cancer Society · 7 returns Health · Banking and Financial Institutions
- Radiology waiting lists
- Cancer Treatment Delivery
- Debt collection practices
- Tobacco and e-cigarettes
- Smoking cessation programmes
- The financial impact of cancer (including issues around debt collection, inpatient charges, car parking charges);
- The work of the Oireachtas Cross-Party Group on Cancer;
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
Global Coalition on Aging Health
- Meeting to discuss issues of concern to home care sector in Ireland, and international case studies
Irish Medical Organisation · 2 returns Health
- Issues Relating to General Practice
- Hospital Overcrowding
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 Dental Association Health
- Crisis in Dental Treatment Services Scheme
Autism Spectrum Information, Advice and Meeting Point Ltd, Trading as AsIAm Health
- Met with Deputy Cullinane to discuss issues with the Assessment of Needs Process
Inclusion Ireland Children and Youth Affairs
- Progressing Disability Services for Children and Young People

John Cummins — Fine Gael 0 votes · 0 questions · 26 new lobbying returns

New lobbying 26 returns

Irish Self Catering Federation Local Government
- Eco system for Self Catering in Ireland
Waterford Ladies Gaelic Football Association (WLGFA) Development and Zoning
- Proposed De-zoning of lands at Duckspool, Dungarvan, Co Waterford by Waterford City and Council in accordance with the material alterations to the draft Waterford County & City development plan.
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
Dungarvan & West Waterford Chamber Transport
- Other European countries including Belgium, Holland, Italy and Poland will now exchange Ukrainian Licenses for their own national licenses. We ask that Dept Transport review this immediately and similar to the process with Ukrainian car licenses, allow Ukrainian HGV Licenses to be accepted in Ireland
Clúid Housing Housing
- Remedial works redress scheme
Cork Chamber Housing
- Meeting with Fine Gael representatives regarding vacant property housing
Tetrarch Capital Limited Development and Zoning
- Tetrarch Capital Limited (Tetrarch) made a presentation to Fine Gael's housing policy group on the benefits of Senior Living / Integrated Retirement Communities and gave the group an overview of its current plans for the development of a number of Integrated Retirement Communities in Ireland.
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.
Montague Communications Ltd · 2 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 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.
Friends of the Earth · 2 returns Energy and Natural Resources
- Carbon Budget Programme
- EU Energy Performance in Buildings Directive (EPBD)
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.
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
Uisce Éireann Environment
- Discussion regarding Irish Water Projects
Pinnacle Public Affairs Ltd Housing
- Housing Policy
The Alzheimer Society of Ireland Health
- AV Room event to brief members of the Oireachtas on the issue of brain health
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
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

Mary Butler — Fianna Fáil 4 votes · 1 question · 47 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 1 total

Education 1 question
- 2022-05-18 Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Education if she will address matters raised in correspondence by a person (details supplied) in respect of the summer schools' programme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25050/22]

New lobbying 47 returns

Alliance of Age Sector NGOs Health
- The urgent need for a collaborative and resourced programme of work to tackle ageism. (2) The need for leadership and relevant structures to support effective implementation of the National Positive Ageing Strategy (2013).
Transgender Equality Network Ireland Community
- Ongoing targeted attacks on the trans community, Healthcare and gender recognition legislation
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 Agriculture
- Retail Price Compression Threatens the Viability of Irish Horticulture - Report by Jim Power commissioned by IFA
Irish Hospital Consultants Association Health
- Mental Health (Amendment) Bill 2021
Pavee Point Traveller & Roma Centre Health
- Traveller Mental Health
The Psychological Society of Ireland Health
- National Placement Office - Letter to Mary Butler looking for a meeting
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 Self Catering Federation Local Government
- Eco system for Self Catering in Ireland
Waterford Ladies Gaelic Football Association (WLGFA) Development and Zoning
- Proposed De-zoning of lands at Duckspool, Dungarvan, Co Waterford by Waterford City and Council in accordance with the material alterations to the draft Waterford County & City development plan.
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
Association of Occupational Therapists of Ireland Health
- Meeting with Mary Butler TD, Minister of State with Responsibility for Mental Health and Older People
BeLonG To Youth Services Ltd. Children and Youth Affairs
- National LGBTI+ Inclusion Strategy
Neurological Alliance of Ireland Health
- Call for investment to address the shortfall in neurology nurse specialists across Ireland
Mental Health Reform · 2 returns Health · Children and Youth Affairs
- 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
- 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
Baxter Healthcare Ireland Ltd Health
- Home Dialysis services National provision and World Kidney Day
Merchants QuayIreland Ltd Community
- Proposals re. drug treatment, homelessness, mental health and related matters
Home and Community Care Ireland · 2 returns Health
- Workforce issues in home care sector
- Pandemic Special Recognition Payment
Nursing Homes Ireland · 6 returns Health
- Establishment of Strategic Workforce Advisory Group
- Representations to the Minister for Older People re National Quality Standards for Residential Care Settings for Older People Standard 25; Physical Environment. Clarity sought with regard to application of the standard in 2022 for all nursing homes regulated by HIQA.
- Representation re pandemic payment to frontline staff. Nursing home workers were the frontline of the Covid19 pandemic. Engagement with Ministers to ensure inclusion of such staff and rollout to the private and voluntary nursing home sector
- Meeting with Minister Butler and Department of Health officials. On the agenda: sustainability of sector due to staffing shortages and the rise of inflation. Severe recruitment and retention staffing challenges present for a sector that cant meet HSE pay scales due to the Fair Deal rates. Failure of Fair Deal to recognise true cost of resident care is placing very severe pressures upon private and voluntary nursing homes.
- Meeting with Minister and Department Health officials to discuss the inflationary costs in the nursing home sector and the impact the huge increase in costs is having upon providers as they are tasked with providing specialised care to high dependency residents on a 24/7 basis.
- Presentation of NHI Staffing and Cost Pressures Analyses
College of Psychiatrists of Ireland · 2 returns Health
- Letter Re Maskey Report into CAMHS Kerry outlining grave concerns around lack of governance at many management levels & lack of sufficient plans for recruitment & retention leading to no fully qualified specialist psychiatrist permanently in place. Concern that a narrow audit /review focussing on prescribing only is stigmatising & insufficient & that a broader national review particularly on governance at all levels is required.Request for a meeting with the Taoiseach and relevant Ministers.
- Inform Office of Attorney General, Minister Butler and DoH personnel of College EGM held around concerns of the latest draft of the general scheme to revise the Mental Health Act 2001 & unintended consequences the revised threshold for treatment under the Act will have for those very unwell. Also to inform her of a College member survey on current proposed revisions and consultative process on same.
Hanover Media Strategy Limited Health
- Introducing Horizon and its presence in Ireland
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
Pender & Associates Ltd Health
- Engagement to provide quote for publication
The Alzheimer Society of Ireland Health
- Invitation to attend opening of new Dementia Day Centre
Bloomfield Health Services Health
- Mental Health Services at Bloomfield Health Services
BioMarin International Limited Health
- Rare disease policy in Ireland and EU
St Patrick's Mental Health Services · 2 returns Health
- An invitation via email and phone was extended to the Minister for Mental Health and Older People to speak at a webinar exploring additional mental health support services for primary schools, and to query if alternatively a meeting with the Minister would be possible to discuss same.
- The CEO took part in a video call with the Minister for Mental Health and Older People, on the topic of increasing mental health supports in primary schools.
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
Global Coalition on Aging · 2 returns Health
- Invitation to present alongside GCOA at World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) Forum, organized by UN ITU, to discuss matters related to the caregiving workforce and home care sector in Ireland
- Follow up on invitation for Irish Government to partner with GCOA on our global Silver Economy Forum
Saint John of God Hospital clg Health
- Human Rights for People living with Dementia
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
Sage Advocacy Health
- To highlight Sage Advocacy's support and advocacy work nationally to the Minister for Older people and to highlight key systemic issues
Social Innovation Growth Fund Ireland Limited trading as Rethink Ireland. Health
- Mental Health Funding
Huntington's Disease Association of Ireland Health
- To highlight the need for a coordinated specialist multi-disciplinary service and dedicated integrated care pathways for families impacted by Huntington's disease.
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