Clare — week of Mon, 19 Sept

What your Clare TDs did this week

Mon, 19 Sept – 25 Sept 2022 · 4 TDs · 4 bills voted on · 30 questions · 132 new lobbying filings

Votes this week

Road Traffic and Roads Bill 2021: Report and Final Stages

2022-09-21 · 1 vote

The motion · motion passed 74–64

Voted for 2 Cathal Crowe · Joe Carey

Voted against 1 Violet-Anne Wynne

Did not vote 3 Donna McGettigan · Joe Cooney · Timmy Dooley

Measures to Assist with Household Bills

2022-09-21 · 1 vote

An amendment to the bill · motion failed 59–80

Voted for 1 Violet-Anne Wynne

Voted against 2 Cathal Crowe · Joe Carey

Did not vote 3 Donna McGettigan · Joe Cooney · Timmy Dooley

Energy Security

2022-09-21 · 1 vote

An amendment to the bill · motion passed 74–65

Voted for 2 Cathal Crowe · Joe Carey

Voted against 1 Violet-Anne Wynne

Did not vote 3 Donna McGettigan · Joe Cooney · Timmy Dooley

Security of Electricity Supply

2022-09-21 · 1 vote

The motion · motion passed 13–6

Abstained 1 Joe Carey

Did not vote 4 Cathal Crowe · Donna McGettigan · Joe Cooney · Timmy Dooley

Cathal Crowe — Fianna Fáil 3 votes · 10 questions · 49 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 10 total

Transport 3 questions
- 2022-09-22 Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Transport the date on which he will commence work on a new national aviation policy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46097/22]
- 2022-09-22 Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Transport if his Department has received a Public Service Obligation application from an organisation (details supplied) in terms of a service established between Shannon Airport and Amsterdam Schiphol Airport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46096/22]
- 2022-09-22 Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Transport if he, in consultation with Transport For Ireland, will address the anomaly by which third levels students must be aged 19 years or older to be entitled to a student Leap card (details supplied). [46419/22]
Foreign 2 questions
- 2022-09-20 Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the efforts that will be made beyond what has already been done to reunite an Irish mother and child (details supplied). [45933/22]
- 2022-09-21 Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the status of an application for citizenship made by a person (details supplied). [46074/22]
Social 1 question
- 2022-09-20 Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will consider a proposal from an organisation (details supplied) for improved access to the free-travel scheme for people with epilepsy in Ireland. [45598/22]
Children 1 question
- 2022-09-20 Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if measures will be put in place to address concerns (details supplied) with the new CORE funding model. [45808/22]
Rural 1 question
- 2022-09-21 Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development if she will provide an update on plans to establish exclusively independent community-led Leader groups, as committed to in the Programme for Government. [46166/22]
Finance 1 question
- 2022-09-22 Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Finance his plans to introduce new personal taxation treatment to encourage stay at home parents to enter part-time employment in strategic areas (details supplied);; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46101/22]
Enterprise 1 question
- 2022-09-22 Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the plans that are in place to ensure that employers do not implement unpaid trial shifts in the workplace for potential staff members; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46471/22]

New lobbying 49 returns

The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA · 4 returns Environment
- Climate Action Act -The IFA Position
- Climate Action Act - Impact of Sectoral Emissions Ceiling for Agriculture
- Climate Action and Low Carbon Development (Amendment) Act 2021
- Climate Action Act - Sectoral Emissions Ceiling for Agriculture
Bassline Strategy Ltd Health
- Advocacy based on Croí’s National Survey on Echocardiography Services
Shannon Group plc Transport
- National Aviation Policy
DHR Consultancy Limited Health
- Implementation of Budget 2022 commitment to roll out free contraception to women aged 17-25 years
Irish Heart Foundation Health
- Cardiovascular Health Policy in Ireland
Irish Hospital Consultants Association Health
- Pre-budget submission concerning the 2023 health budget on increased capacity and resourcing needs of acute hospital and mental health services, recruitment and retention of consultants, and clinical indemnity.
daa plc Transport
- Update on Cork Airport performance and request for capital and opex funding for 2023 including access to regional airports funding mechanism.
NBI Infrastructure DAC Communications
- Engagement and information sharing regarding the delivery of broadband infrastructure as part of the National Broadband Plan.
Fennell Public Affairs Limited Energy and Natural Resources
- Development of renewable energy project in Lackareagh, Co Clare
Cuala Senior Care Limited Health
- Sharing Infogaphic fact sheets on home care
Rare Diseases Ireland · 2 returns Health
- Letter requesting support for National Screening Advisory Committee Bill 2020
- Commentary re Health Committee meeting of 22 Jun
Irish Family Planning Association Health
- National and international policy on sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR)
Family Carers Ireland · 2 returns Community · Budgetary matters
- FCI Carers week
- Pre budget submission 2023
Irish Road Haulage Association Transport
- Road haulage sector, Brexit & Northern Ireland Protocol, Issues facing haulage industry, Budget Submission 2023
Gibney Communications Education and Training
- To promote the potential opportunities that exist if there is a greater focus on research and development in physics and physics-based industries in Ireland.
FTI Consulting Health
- Jazz Pharmaceuticals reached out to a number of DPO’s requesting an introductory meeting to discuss the Company’s approach to cannabinoid science and development of regulatory approved cannabis-based medicines.
Association of Insurance & Financial Brokers trading as Brokers Ireland Finance
- the Road Traffic Amendment Bill
Hanover Media Strategy Limited Transport
- Shared Pre-Budget 2023 submission to inform policy on shared transport, electrification and vehicle supply
Horse Sport Ireland Agriculture
- On farm investment schemes
Shannon Chamber · 4 returns Transport · Agriculture · Economic Development and Industry
- Request that Shannon Chamber be directly represented on the Working Group that is expected to be appointed to oversee a review of the National Aviation Policy
- Concern raised at the decision by the Dept. of Agriculture, Food and Marine to concentrate the Border Custom Post (BCP) for agri-related exports and imports at Dublin Airport.
- Submission made to the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment regarding the Public Consultation for the White Paper on Enterprise Policy
- Submission made to The Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment's Shannon Estuary Economic Taskforce in response to a request from the Transport and Logistics Sub-group to do so,
Bus Éireann Transport
- public transport developments and transition to zero and low emission fleet across Bus Eireann operations
Pinnacle Public Affairs Ltd · 2 returns Health · Education and Training
- Cardiovascular Health Policy in Ireland
- Budget 2023 submission for increased funding for digital, hybrid and flexible learning
Uplift Health
- Communications re National Maternity Hospital
Pender & Associates Ltd Health
- Engagement on issues of concern relating to recruitment and other challenges affecting the home care sector in Ireland
Vertex Pharmaceuticals (Europe) Limited Health
- Meeting to discuss access to cystic fibrosis medicines in Ireland
Ibec · 3 returns Transport · Education and Training · Finance
- Business priorities for the GDA Transport Strategy
- Ibec priorities regarding the National Training Fund
- Financial Services Ireland campaign “Financial Services in Ireland – Skills of the Future”
Vulcan Consulting Limited Health
- Rare Disease Policy in Ireland
Insurance Ireland Banking and Financial Institutions
- On behalf of members, to make a pre-budget submission.
Mental Health Reform Health
- Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) (Amendment) Bill 2022, Reform of the Mental Health Act 2001, Launch of Dual Diagnosis and Dual Recovery Research Report
Clare Public Participation Network Community
- Anti Poverty Strategy Project in Clare - Clare PP submitted a range of parliamentary questions through our county TDs seeking information to inform a report on poverty in County Clare
Alcohol Awareness Foundation Limited Education and Training
- Letter to Committee members regarding Drinkaware's support of the National Framework on Involving Young Adults in Decision Making/the updating of the RSE curriculum, in the context of the Drinkaware's Junior Cycle Alcohol Education Programme and ongoing public education & awareness work
Young Social Innovators Education and Training
- Presentation to Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education, Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science. The value of social innovation education and the benefits it brings for young people, communities and wider society were outlined to the Committee. Follow up email to Oireachtas Committe members and a follow up email to the Minister for Education.
Huhtamaki Cup Print Ltd. Environment
- Circular Economy, Waste Management (Amendment) and Minerals Development (Amendment) Bill 2022
Friends of the Earth Energy and Natural Resources
- Joint recommendations on energy poverty and energy pollution
John Gallagher Community
- Promotion of Policies of The Wheel for charity, social enterprise and community and voluntary sector
Alcohol Action Ireland Justice and Equality
- Sale of Alcohol Bill
Mag Mell Energy Ireland Ltd. Energy and Natural Resources
- Email to Oireachtas members to share Mag Mell Energy Ireland's white paper 'Keeping Ireland's Energy Flowing' which outlines how existing physical infrastructure at the Kinsale Head Gas Field should be repurposed for the offshore importation of non-fracked liquified natural gas (LNG) using floating storage regasification units (FSRUs).
Epilepsy Ireland Education and Training
- Seeking details around the eligibility criteria for deferred sittings of the Leaving Cert exams and highlighting issues with the eligibility criteria when announced.

Donna McGettigan — Sinn Féin 0 votes · 0 questions · 1 new lobbying return

New lobbying 1 return

Clare Public Participation Network Community
- Anti Poverty Strategy Project in Clare - Clare Invited all Clare County Councillors to a focus group as part of our anti-poverty strategy project. tted a range of parliamentary questions through our county TDs seeking information to inform a report on poverty in County Clare

Joe Cooney — Fine Gael 0 votes · 0 questions · 2 new lobbying returns

New lobbying 2 returns

Fennell Public Affairs Limited Energy and Natural Resources
- Development of renewable energy project in Lackareagh, Co Clare
Clare Public Participation Network Community
- Anti Poverty Strategy Project in Clare - Clare Invited all Clare County Councillors to a focus group as part of our anti-poverty strategy project. tted a range of parliamentary questions through our county TDs seeking information to inform a report on poverty in County Clare

Timmy Dooley — Fianna Fáil 0 votes · 0 questions · 31 new lobbying returns

New lobbying 31 returns

The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA · 4 returns Environment
- Climate Action Act -The IFA Position
- Climate Action Act - Impact of Sectoral Emissions Ceiling for Agriculture
- Climate Action and Low Carbon Development (Amendment) Act 2021
- Climate Action Act - Sectoral Emissions Ceiling for Agriculture
NBI Infrastructure DAC Communications
- Engagement and information sharing regarding the delivery of broadband infrastructure as part of the National Broadband Plan.
Cre- Composting and Anaerobic Digestion Association of Ireland Environment
- Food Waste Breakfast Meeting with over 30 Stakeholders in which the Cré report was launched ‘The Quantity of Feedstocks Processed in Composting and Anaerobic Digestion Plants on the Island of Ireland in 2020’
Janssen Sciences Ireland UC Health
- J&J hosted an exhibit at the ALDE Congress in Dublin, which showcased health and life sciences innovation from across Europe, including cutting edge treatments for cancer, robotic surgery and 3D printing, state-of-the-art green technologies in supply chain to our initiatives for supporting start-ups and the life science ecosystem across Europe.
Fennell Public Affairs Limited Energy and Natural Resources
- Development of renewable energy project in Lackareagh, Co Clare
Hanover Media Strategy Limited · 2 returns Energy and Natural Resources · Transport
- Ocean Winds' offshore wind projects in Ireland
- Shared Pre-Budget 2023 submission to inform policy on shared transport, electrification and vehicle supply
Vodafone Ireland Communications
- To provide an overview of our programme to upgrade our 3G Network to transition to 4G and 5G Networks.
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
Law Society of Ireland Employment
- Protected Disclosures (Amendment) Bill 2022
Association of Insurance & Financial Brokers trading as Brokers Ireland Finance
- the Road Traffic Amendment Bill
AerCap Holdings N.V. Transport
- Meeting held with AerCap/Hume Brophy to discuss general aspects of aircraft leasing in Ireland.
Shannon Chamber · 4 returns Transport · Agriculture · Economic Development and Industry
- Request that Shannon Chamber be directly represented on the Working Group that is expected to be appointed to oversee a review of the National Aviation Policy
- Concern raised at the decision by the Dept. of Agriculture, Food and Marine to concentrate the Border Custom Post (BCP) for agri-related exports and imports at Dublin Airport.
- Submission made to the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment regarding the Public Consultation for the White Paper on Enterprise Policy
- Submission made to The Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment's Shannon Estuary Economic Taskforce in response to a request from the Transport and Logistics Sub-group to do so,
Property Owners Association of Ireland Limited (IPOA) Housing
- Presentation of economic report on private non-institutional landlords leaving the market.
Ibec Transport
- Business priorities for the GDA Transport Strategy
Wind Energy Ireland Energy and Natural Resources
- Cost of renewable electricity
FTI Consulting Trade
- Seeking the opportunity to brief public representatives on the extent and impact of the illegal trade in tobacco products.
Institute of Professional Auctioneers and Valuers Housing
- Presentation of economic report on small landlords leaving the market.
Huhtamaki Cup Print Ltd. Environment
- Circular Economy, Waste Management (Amendment) and Minerals Development (Amendment) Bill 2022
Friends of the Earth · 3 returns Energy and Natural Resources · Environment
- National and EU legislation re fossil gas infrastructure
- National Retrofit Plan Recommendations
- Sectoral Emission Ceilings
Trócaire Foreign Affairs
- Business and Human Rights
Mag Mell Energy Ireland Ltd. · 2 returns Energy and Natural Resources
- Correspondence to members of the Oireachtas Committee on Environment and Climate Action ahead of its meeting with Minister Eamon Ryan TD, the CRU and Eirgrid on Tuesday, 30th August.
- Meeting requests to discuss the detail of Mag Mell Energy Ireland's white paper 'Keeping Ireland's Energy Flowing' which outlines how existing physical infrastructure at the Kinsale Head Gas Field should be repurposed for the offshore importation of non-fracked liquified natural gas (LNG) using floating storage regasification units (FSRUs)