Wexford — week of Mon, 16 May

What your Wexford TDs did this week

Mon, 16 May – 22 May 2022 · 4 TDs · 3 bills voted on · 32 questions · 263 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 2 Paul Kehoe · Verona Murphy

Did not vote 3 George Lawlor · James Browne · Johnny Mythen

An amendment to the bill · motion passed 83–54

Voted for 2 Paul Kehoe · Verona Murphy

Did not vote 3 George Lawlor · James Browne · Johnny Mythen

National Maternity Services

2022-05-18 · 1 vote

The motion · motion passed 56–10

Voted for 1 Verona Murphy

Abstained 1 Paul Kehoe

Did not vote 3 George Lawlor · James Browne · Johnny Mythen

Subsidies for Developers

2022-05-18 · 1 vote

An amendment to the bill · motion passed 73–62

Voted for 1 Paul Kehoe

Voted against 1 Verona Murphy

Did not vote 3 George Lawlor · James Browne · Johnny Mythen

George Lawlor — Labour Party 0 votes · 0 questions · 0 new lobbying returns

Quiet week — no questions filed or new lobbying returns.

James Browne — Fianna Fáil 0 votes · 0 questions · 27 new lobbying returns

New lobbying 27 returns

Irish Heart Foundation · 2 returns Health · Finance
- Public Health (Obesity) Bill
- VAT Reform
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 · 6 returns Agriculture · Community
- Horticulture Support Funding
- National Community Engagement Day
- Input Costs in the Horticulture Sector
- Retail Price Compression Threatens the Viability of Irish Horticulture - Report by Jim Power commissioned by IFA
- Ukraine War - Food Security
- CAP Reform 2023-2027 - Funding Shortfall
Enniscorthy & District Chamber · 3 returns Transport · Development and Zoning
- Contacted locally elected public representatives and local TDs to have Local Bus Link Extended to more locations within Enniscorthy
- Following an annoucement of the further delay in the start of the Slaney Flood Relief Programme the chamber lobbied Ministers James Browne TD, Paul Kehoe TD & Council officials to expedite a start to the scheme
- Supported a grant application to the National Transport Authority for funding for phases 2 & 3 of the Enniscorthy North Business District
Construction Industry Federation (CIF) Development and Zoning
- Meeting to discuss construction activity in the South East Region
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
Neurological Alliance of Ireland Health
- Call for investment to address the shortfall in neurology nurse specialists across Ireland
Baxter Healthcare Ireland Ltd Health
- Home Dialysis services National provision and World Kidney Day
Neville International Justice and Equality
- Communication in relation to work visa applications to Ireland by non EEA citizens where a work permit has been obtained due skills shortages in the respective profession. Communicating industry findings and challenges with visa application system. Communicating of Workforce Ireland's questions and answers on specific applications.
Oxfam Ireland · 2 returns 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.
- 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.
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
Gaming & Leisure Association of Ireland Justice and Equality
- General Scheme of the Gambling Regulation Bill 2021
National Association of Regional Game Councils Justice and Equality
- Firearms legislation and licencing laws
Autism Spectrum Information, Advice and Meeting Point Ltd, Trading as AsIAm Health
- Finalising the details of the Autism Information Line and arranging a launch event
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

Johnny Mythen — Sinn Féin 0 votes · 1 question · 16 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 1 total

Housing 1 question
- 2022-05-17 Deputy Johnny Mythen asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the breakdown of the affordable housing targets funded by the affordable housing fund for County Wexford from 2022 to 2026. [24411/22]

New lobbying 16 returns

Enniscorthy & District Chamber Transport
- Contacted locally elected public representatives and local TDs to have Local Bus Link Extended to more locations within Enniscorthy
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA Agriculture
- CAP Reform 2023-2027 - Funding Shortfall
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
Neurological Alliance of Ireland Health
- Call for investment to address the shortfall in neurology nurse specialists across Ireland
Baxter Healthcare Ireland Ltd Health
- Home Dialysis services National provision and World Kidney Day
Unite the Union, Ireland Region · 2 returns Employment · Arts
- Working conditions in the hospitality sector
- Online Safety and Media Regulation Bill 2022
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
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 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
Irish Council for Civil Liberties · 3 returns Communications · Justice and Equality
- Digital Services Act
- Online Safety and Media Regulation Bill
- Rohingya Refugee Complaint Against Facebook Ireland

Verona Murphy — Independent 4 votes · 17 questions · 16 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 17 total

Health 14 questions
- 2022-05-17 Deputy Verona Murphy asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 755 of 1 March 2022, the specific locations in County Wexford in which the HSE public dental service is providing emergency cover for medical card patients who are unable to access a service from their local dentist; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24151/22]
- 2022-05-17 Deputy Verona Murphy asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 755 of 1 March 2022, if he will report on the most recent engagements and discussions that have taken place between his Department and an organisation (details supplied) on matters relating to the provision of services for medical card holders under the dental treatment services scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24152/22]
- 2022-05-17 Deputy Verona Murphy asked the Minister for Health the total number of persons under 18 years of age who are currently waiting to commence orthodontic treatment in County Wexford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24154/22]
- 2022-05-17 Deputy Verona Murphy asked the Minister for Health the total number of current vacancies within the HSE orthodontic services in County Wexford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24155/22]
- 2022-05-17 Deputy Verona Murphy asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the five-year waiting time for out-patient care at the Royal Victoria Eye and Ear Hospital, Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24193/22]
- 2022-05-17 Deputy Verona Murphy asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) who has been on the waiting list since 2018 will be given an outpatient appointment at the Royal Victoria Eye and Ear Hospital, Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24194/22]
- 2022-05-17 Deputy Verona Murphy asked the Minister for Health if he intends to issue a directive for any remaining maternity restrictions in hospitals to be lifted completed where there are still restrictions on partners attending ante-natal and scan appointments and visiting after birth if he will explain the reason that is the case; the reason maternity services across the country are not equitable; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24625/22]
- 2022-05-18 Deputy Verona Murphy asked the Minister for Health the total number of dentists currently operating under the dental treatment services scheme; the number of dentists who operated under the scheme in 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25060/22]
- 2022-05-18 Deputy Verona Murphy asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the crisis in retaining dental graduates in Ireland; the discussions that his Department has had with an organisation (details supplied) in this regard; the specific plans that his Department has in place to address the issue of retention of dental graduates in Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25066/22]
- 2022-05-18 Deputy Verona Murphy asked the Minister for Health if he will report on the discussions between primary care south east community healthcare and Cork University Dental Hospital in regard to the service agreement and funding issues which have led to considerable delays in the delivery of maxillofacial services for eligible patients (details supplied); when the issue will be resolved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25254/22]
- 2022-05-19 Deputy Verona Murphy asked the Minister for Health the current number of occupational therapist vacancies within the primary care services in County Wexford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25440/22]
- 2022-05-19 Deputy Verona Murphy asked the Minister for Health the current number of occupational therapist vacancies across the national primary care services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25441/22]
- 2022-05-19 Deputy Verona Murphy asked the Minister for Health the current number of occupational therapists within the HSE services who are due to retire in the next 24 months; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25442/22]
- 2022-05-19 Deputy Verona Murphy asked the Minister for Health the cross-Departmental consultations that his Department had to address the necessity to increase third-level graduate places for the core specialist professions critically needed across the CAMHS and children's disability network team services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25443/22]
Further and Higher Education 3 questions
- 2022-05-18 Deputy Verona Murphy asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the provisions that his Department has in place for the increase of dentistry places and courses; when additional funding for the expansion of Irish dental schools will be provided; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25059/22]
- 2022-05-19 Deputy Verona Murphy asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the provisions that his Department is making to provide increased capacity in third-level education for the core specialist professions critically needed to address the shortages in expertise across the CAMHS and children's disability network team services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25444/22]
- 2022-05-19 Deputy Verona Murphy asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the current number of occupational therapists who are due to graduate from third-level education; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25445/22]

New lobbying 16 returns

Irish Heart Foundation Health
- Public Health (Obesity) Bill
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA · 4 returns Agriculture
- Income Crisis on Pig Farms
- Targeted Agriculture Modernisation Schemes (TAMS)
- Targeted Agriculture Modernisation Scheme (TAMS) Tranche 25
- Pig Stability Fund Proposal to Government
Family Carers Ireland Health
- Minimum Essential Standard of Living for Family Carers
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
Neurological Alliance of Ireland Health
- Call for investment to address the shortfall in neurology nurse specialists across Ireland
Baxter Healthcare Ireland Ltd Health
- Home Dialysis services National provision and World Kidney Day
Wind Energy Ireland Energy and Natural Resources
- Green Hydrogen
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 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
Pender & Associates Ltd Health
- Dental Treatment Services Scheme
Irish Dental Association Health
- Crisis in Dental Treatment Services Scheme