Waterford — week of Mon, 12 Sept

What your Waterford TDs did this week

Mon, 12 Sept – 18 Sept 2022 · 4 TDs · 1 bill voted on · 50 questions · 51 new lobbying filings

Votes this week

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business

2022-09-14 · 1 vote

The motion · motion passed 83–58

Voted for 2 Marc Ó Cathasaigh · Mary Butler

Did not vote 3 Conor D McGuinness · David Cullinane · 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 0 votes · 43 questions · 11 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 43 total

Health 42 questions
- 2022-09-14 Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health if further details will be published regarding the announcement of 136 new therapist appointments; if those details will be communicated to families; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44375/22]
- 2022-09-14 Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the estimated full-year cost of recruiting three additional whole-time equivalent radiographer sonographers for Louth County Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44425/22]
- 2022-09-14 Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health if funding will be provided for the recruitment of additional full-time consultant obstetrician gynaecologists with a special interest in urogynaecology for Cork University Maternity Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44426/22]
- 2022-09-14 Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the capital works currently ongoing at the Mater Hospital; when each of the capital works will be completed in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44427/22]
- 2022-09-14 Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the estimated full-year cost of recruiting four additional whole-time equivalent advanced nurse practitioners in movement disorders for Tallaght University Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44428/22]
- 2022-09-14 Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the number of full-time consultant paediatric nephrologists attached to CHI Temple Street and CHI Crumlin in each of the years 2019 to 2021 and to date in 2022, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44429/22]
- 2022-09-14 Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the way that the €2.7 million allocation in 2022 to support the development of Cork University Hospital as a major trauma hospital was spent; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44430/22]
- 2022-09-14 Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the amount that was spent on older persons services in CHO9 in 2021 and to date in 2022, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44431/22]
- 2022-09-14 Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the availability of ambulance services in the Inishowen Peninsula, County Donegal on a 24/7 basis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44432/22]
- 2022-09-14 Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the number of full-time HSE employed dentists working in County Carlow as of 1 September 2021 and 1 September 2022, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44433/22]
- 2022-09-14 Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the number of full-time trained emergency department nurses employed at University Hospital Kerry in each of the past three years in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44434/22]
- 2022-09-14 Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the number of full-time optometrists and orthoptists employed by the HSE in CHO6 in 2021 and to date in 2022, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44435/22]
- 2022-09-14 Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the number of full-time theatre nurses working in Cappagh Orthopaedic Hospital in 2020, 2021 and to date in 2022, in tabular form; if this number will be further increased; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44436/22]
- 2022-09-14 Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the ongoing infrastructure improvements works to the neo-natal intensive care facilities at the Rotunda Maternity Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44437/22]
- 2022-09-14 Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the number of full-time dieticians working in Coolock primary care centres in 2021 and to date in 2022, in tabular form; if this number will be further increased; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44438/22]
- 2022-09-14 Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health if he will provide the management structure by grade and organisational chart for speech and language therapists working in County Louth; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44439/22]
- 2022-09-14 Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the number of liaison psychiatrists for children in CHO4; the number of liaison psychiatrists for children at South Infirmary Victoria University Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44440/22]
- 2022-09-14 Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the number of whole-time equivalent specialist periodontists and implant dentists employed by the HSE in CHO2 in each of the years 2020 and 2021 and to date in 2022, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44441/22]
- 2022-09-14 Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the number of full-time staff nurses in critical care working in Beaumont Hospital in 2021 and to date in 2022, in tabular form; if this number will be further increased; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44442/22]
- 2022-09-14 Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the estimated cost of providing one additional HSE air ambulance on a 24/7/365 basis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44443/22]
- 2022-09-14 Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the funding that was made available to the South Infirmary Victoria University Hospital to upgrade its four operating theatres; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44444/22]
- 2022-09-14 Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the estimated cost of recruiting two additional full-time chiropodists and two additional full-time senior chiropodists for CHO7; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44445/22]
- 2022-09-14 Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the amount that has been spent on medical agency staffing in 2019, 2021 and to date in 2022. [44472/22]
- 2022-09-14 Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the number of permanent approved consultant positions that are not filled on a permanent basis and are either vacant or filled on a temporary, agency or other basis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44490/22]
- 2022-09-14 Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the number of patients in outpatient parenteral antimicrobial therapy referral list at Cork University Hospital who are waiting for treatment; the number of staff working in the OPAT team at CUH in tabular form; if there are plans to recruit additional staff; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44491/22]
- 2022-09-14 Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the status of the reimbursement pricing negotiations for the cystic fibrosis medication kaftrio for children aged six to 11 years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44492/22]
- 2022-09-14 Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the number of persons who have been previously diagnosed with breast cancer who are currently recommended to undergo regular follow-up mammograms; the number of persons currently waiting for a follow-up mammogram appointment by each waiting time period in each of the designated cancer centres in tabular form. [44493/22]
- 2022-09-14 Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the number of persons who have been previously diagnosed with bowel cancer who are currently recommended to undergo regular follow-up colonoscopies; the number and proportion of this group of persons that are currently waiting for a follow-up colonoscopy appointment by each waiting time period in each of the designated cancer centres in tabular form. [44494/22]
- 2022-09-14 Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the number of persons who received a diagnostic test deemed as urgent at a symptomatic breast disease clinic in each of the years 2010 to 2021; and the percentage of these patients who received a diagnosis of cancer in tabular form. [44495/22]
- 2022-09-14 Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the number of persons who received a diagnostic test deemed as non-urgent at a symptomatic breast disease clinic in each of the years 2010 to 2021; and the percentage of these patients who received a diagnosis of cancer following their diagnostic test in tabular form. [44496/22]
- 2022-09-14 Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the number of persons who received a diagnostic test at a lung rapid access clinic in each of the years 2010 to 2021; and the percentage of these patients who received a diagnosis of cancer following their diagnostic test in tabular form. [44497/22]
- 2022-09-14 Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the number of persons who received a diagnostic test at a prostate rapid access clinic in each of the years 2010 to 2021; and the percentage of these patients who received a diagnosis of cancer following their diagnostic test in tabular form. [44498/22]
- 2022-09-14 Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health if there are plans to provide funding in budget 2023 to fund the provision of the FreeStyle Libre flash glucose monitoring system to persons with diabetes over 21 years of age based on clinical need; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44499/22]
- 2022-09-14 Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health if he will ring-fence some of the anticipated 2021 cost savings from the recent HSE medicines management programme, MMP, preferred blood glucose strips for adults with type 1 and type 2 diabetes evaluation to fund the provision of the Freestyle Libre flash glucose monitoring system to persons with diabetes over 21 years of age based on clinical need; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44500/22]
- 2022-09-14 Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the number of applications for FreeStyle Libre that were submitted by individual hospitals for persons with diabetes over 21 years of age; the number that were approved; the number that were refused in each of the years 2017 to 2021, in tabular form; if there are plans to remove the age restriction on FreeStyle Libre; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44501/22]
- 2022-09-14 Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the number of children on initial and further waiting lists in County Tipperary by speciality in tabular form; the number of children by wait length; the number of children that are waiting for the first contact; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44502/22]
- 2022-09-14 Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the availability of sexually transmitted infection testing kits in each CHO; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44504/22]
- 2022-09-14 Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the number of sexually transmitted infection clinics by CHO nationally; the staffing numbers and vacancy numbers at each; the length of time that the vacancies have existed; the active recruitment campaigns, if any, for the vacancies in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44505/22]
- 2022-09-14 Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health his plans to introduce a sexually transmitted infection clinic in Waterford; the availability of STI testing kits in Waterford; his plans to expand STI screening service in Waterford; the steps that his Department is taking to fund and resource this service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44506/22]
- 2022-09-14 Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health if he will reconsider the inclusion of the drug Praluent for reimbursement in the drug payment scheme; if he will provide an update on same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44507/22]
- 2022-09-14 Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health if will provide an update on the day care services in north Sligo, Cliffoney and Mougherow; when those services will resume to meet the demand in the area; the interim measures that are being considered by the HSE to provide off-site services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44508/22]
- 2022-09-14 Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health when day care services will resume in west Sligo and at the day care centre in Easkey; if there are plans to resume a five-day service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44509/22]
Enterprise 1 question
- 2022-09-15 Deputy David Cullinane asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if the Government will support the trade-related aspects of intellectual property rights waiver proposal at the World Trade Organisation ministerial conference [30804/22]

New lobbying 11 returns

Dungarvan & West Waterford Chamber · 3 returns Budgetary matters
- Housing Increase funding for the delivery of home so that the National Development Plan targets can be met Fast track shallow retrofits at scale to help households mitigate the effects of higher energy costs. Alter tax incentives through increasing levies so that hoarding vacant properties is no longer a viable business Support L.A. efforts to make urban Ireland an attractive place to live & work Change on C.B.I.ending rules. , allowing rent payments to be used as of proof of affordability
- Looking for the government to become much more ambitious about gathering renewable energy from the sea. The most important one is for MARA to be founded as a kind of ‘IDA for the sea’ – an organisation that will work with govt bodies to facilitate the quick delivery of offshore energy projects. In the short run, changing the incentives landscape to facilitate commercial properties becoming microgen producers, and delivering shallower retrofits
- Skills & Talent - help resolve the immediate shortages in Skills & Talent Government. Simplify the visa and permit system. Expand resources for upskilling and retraining those who are in employment. Review, consolidate and simplify the employment law legislation. Overhaul of Turas Nua & Community Employment Schemes. Introduce greater supports for carers to ensure that they can continue to remain engaged with the workplace to the greatest degree possible
Children in Hospital Ireland Health
- Sharing Children in Hospital Ireland's policy proposals to improve supports for children in hospital and their families
CHC Ireland DAC Transport
- CHC and Waterford Airport celebrated the anniversary of 20 years of Irish Coastguard Helicopter service at Waterford Airport and as part of that celebration politicians attended
Vincent Jennings/Convenience Stores and Newsagents Association (CSNA) Health
- We sought to inform legislators of the need to ensure that a tobacco licensing system was implemented by Revenue , not HSE. We also wanted legislators to understand the very real difficulties retailers would experience if there was an attempt to increase the age of those selling tobacco products to 21 as suggested by NGO's during the PLS process.
Seqirus Health
- Introduction to Seqirus, raise awareness of flu season challenges in the southern hemisphere
Society of St. Vincent de Paul Social Protection
- Email to inform on establishment of Vincentian MESL Research Centre at SVP
DEBRA Ireland Health
- Pre-Budget Submission
BioMarin International Limited Health
- Rare disease policy in Ireland and EU
Neurological Alliance of Ireland Health
- Support from Oireachtas members for the NAI Patients Deserve Better advocacy campaign: calling for investment to tackle the shortage of 100 nurse specialists across neurology services in Ireland.

John Cummins — Fine Gael 0 votes · 0 questions · 7 new lobbying returns

New lobbying 7 returns

Dungarvan & West Waterford Chamber · 3 returns Budgetary matters
- Housing Increase funding for the delivery of home so that the National Development Plan targets can be met Fast track shallow retrofits at scale to help households mitigate the effects of higher energy costs. Alter tax incentives through increasing levies so that hoarding vacant properties is no longer a viable business Support L.A. efforts to make urban Ireland an attractive place to live & work Change on C.B.I.ending rules. , allowing rent payments to be used as of proof of affordability
- Looking for the government to become much more ambitious about gathering renewable energy from the sea. The most important one is for MARA to be founded as a kind of ‘IDA for the sea’ – an organisation that will work with govt bodies to facilitate the quick delivery of offshore energy projects. In the short run, changing the incentives landscape to facilitate commercial properties becoming microgen producers, and delivering shallower retrofits
- Skills & Talent - help resolve the immediate shortages in Skills & Talent Government. Simplify the visa and permit system. Expand resources for upskilling and retraining those who are in employment. Review, consolidate and simplify the employment law legislation. Overhaul of Turas Nua & Community Employment Schemes. Introduce greater supports for carers to ensure that they can continue to remain engaged with the workplace to the greatest degree possible
CHC Ireland DAC Transport
- CHC and Waterford Airport celebrated the anniversary of 20 years of Irish Coastguard Helicopter service at Waterford Airport and as part of that celebration politicians attended
Airbnb Ireland UC Tourism
- Sharing Airbnb's 'Community Tourism and Housing Protection Plan'
Neurological Alliance of Ireland Health
- Support from Oireachtas members for the NAI Patients Deserve Better advocacy campaign: calling for investment to tackle the shortage of 100 nurse specialists across neurology services in Ireland.
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA Agriculture
- Sheep Sector Requirements

Mary Butler — Fianna Fáil 1 vote · 2 questions · 14 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 2 total

Finance 1 question
- 2022-09-14 Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Finance if he will consider issues facing Irish charities, community and voluntary groups and social enterprises raised in correspondence in budgetary context (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44395/22]
Social 1 question
- 2022-09-14 Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will address the concerns raised in correspondence by stakeholders within the insurance industry regarding Institutions for Occupational Retirement Provision regulations and legislation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44415/22]

New lobbying 14 returns

Dungarvan & West Waterford Chamber · 3 returns Budgetary matters
- Housing Increase funding for the delivery of home so that the National Development Plan targets can be met Fast track shallow retrofits at scale to help households mitigate the effects of higher energy costs. Alter tax incentives through increasing levies so that hoarding vacant properties is no longer a viable business Support L.A. efforts to make urban Ireland an attractive place to live & work Change on C.B.I.ending rules. , allowing rent payments to be used as of proof of affordability
- Looking for the government to become much more ambitious about gathering renewable energy from the sea. The most important one is for MARA to be founded as a kind of ‘IDA for the sea’ – an organisation that will work with govt bodies to facilitate the quick delivery of offshore energy projects. In the short run, changing the incentives landscape to facilitate commercial properties becoming microgen producers, and delivering shallower retrofits
- Skills & Talent - help resolve the immediate shortages in Skills & Talent Government. Simplify the visa and permit system. Expand resources for upskilling and retraining those who are in employment. Review, consolidate and simplify the employment law legislation. Overhaul of Turas Nua & Community Employment Schemes. Introduce greater supports for carers to ensure that they can continue to remain engaged with the workplace to the greatest degree possible
Irish Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - IACP Health
- To request a meeting to seek guidance regarding our proposal, Access to Counselling & Psychotherapy Through Schools Initiative from each member of the Oireachtas Subcommittee on Mental Health and Mental Health spokespeople, Minster for State, Mental Health, and the Minster for Education.
The Psychological Society of Ireland · 2 returns Health
- Letter to Mary Butler for invite to PSI documentary screening
- Trainee funding and recruitment
Psychiatric Nurses Association Health
- Staffing Crisis and Closure of Linn Dara CAMHS services
CHC Ireland DAC Transport
- CHC and Waterford Airport celebrated the anniversary of 20 years of Irish Coastguard Helicopter service at Waterford Airport and as part of that celebration politicians attended
Sage Advocacy · 2 returns Health
- To ask the Minister for Older People if she is aware that some older people in Donegall are still unable to access adult day centres?
- To ask the Minister for Older People if she can provide hope to older people who have been unable to leave hospital because they are unable to get a home care package that will enable them to live independently in their own homes.
Neurological Alliance of Ireland Health
- Support from Oireachtas members for the NAI Patients Deserve Better advocacy campaign: calling for investment to tackle the shortage of 100 nurse specialists across neurology services in Ireland.
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA · 3 returns Health · Finance
- Home Care Package Scheme
- Green Ribbon 2022 Campaign
- IFA Budget 2023 Submission - Residential Zoned Land Tax