Donegal — week of Mon, 19 Sept

What your Donegal TDs did this week

Mon, 19 Sept – 25 Sept 2022 · 5 TDs · 4 bills voted on · 22 questions · 209 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 Charlie McConalogue · Joe McHugh

Voted against 3 Pearse Doherty · Pádraig Mac Lochlainn · Thomas Pringle

Did not vote 2 Charles Ward · Pat the Cope Gallagher

Measures to Assist with Household Bills

2022-09-21 · 1 vote

An amendment to the bill · motion failed 59–80

Voted for 3 Pearse Doherty · Pádraig Mac Lochlainn · Thomas Pringle

Voted against 2 Charlie McConalogue · Joe McHugh

Did not vote 2 Charles Ward · Pat the Cope Gallagher

Security of Electricity Supply

2022-09-21 · 1 vote

The motion · motion passed 13–6

Voted against 1 Thomas Pringle

Abstained 4 Charlie McConalogue · Joe McHugh · Pearse Doherty · Pádraig Mac Lochlainn

Did not vote 2 Charles Ward · Pat the Cope Gallagher

Energy Security

2022-09-21 · 1 vote

An amendment to the bill · motion passed 74–65

Voted for 2 Charlie McConalogue · Joe McHugh

Voted against 3 Pearse Doherty · Pádraig Mac Lochlainn · Thomas Pringle

Did not vote 2 Charles Ward · Pat the Cope Gallagher

Charles Ward — 100% RDR 0 votes · 0 questions · 0 new lobbying returns

Quiet week — no questions filed or new lobbying returns.

Charlie McConalogue — Fianna Fáil 4 votes · 0 questions · 121 new lobbying returns

New lobbying 121 returns

The Association of Farm & Forestry Contractors in Ireland (FCI) Ltd · 7 returns Agriculture · Finance
- Submission from the Association of Farm & Forestry Contractors in Ireland (FCI) – to Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine on the Future of Farm Contracting
- Submission from the Association of Farm & Forestry Contractors in Ireland (FCI) – to Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine to extend the harvesting closing date for the Fodder Support Scheme from 5 September to 30 September due to poor grass growth
- Inclusion of Carbon Tax Credits and/or VAT Refunds for Farm & Forestry Contractors as Agricultural Diesel and Machinery Investment Costs Double & Sector Sustainability Report
- Pre-Budget 2023 Submission from the Association of Farm & Forestry Contractors in Ireland (FCI) – Tax Strategy Group Climate Action and Tax Paper 22/06
- Pre-Budget 2023 Submission from the Association of Farm & Forestry Contractors in Ireland (FCI) – Tax Strategy Group Climate Action and Tax Paper 22/06
- Pre-Budget 2023 Submission from the Association of Farm & Forestry Contractors in Ireland (FCI)
- FCI Submission to National Fodder & Food Security Committee on Tillage Sector Support
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA · 32 returns Agriculture · Finance · Environment · Taxation · Energy and Natural Resources
- CAP 2023 - 2027 "Forgotten Farmers"
- Farm input price crisis
- IFA Budget 2023 Submission - Measures to support Climate Action
- IFA Budget 2023 Submission - Measures to Support Farmers through Brexit
- Climate Action Act -The IFA Position
- IFA Budget 2023 Submission - Agri Taxation
- IFA Budget 2023 Submission - Measures to Support Farm Enterprises
- Climate Action Act - Impact of Sectoral Emissions Ceiling for Agriculture
- Climate Action Act - Impact of Sectoral Emissions Ceiling for Agriculture
- Climate Action and Low Carbon Development (Amendment) Act 2021
- Climate Action and Low Carbon Development (Amendment) Act 2021
- Climate Action Act - Sectoral Emissions Ceiling for Agriculture
- IFA Budget 2023 Submission-Measures to mitigate increased cost of production and general inflationary pressures
- Cabinet Sub-Committee on Environment and Climate
- Farm Safety Week 18th to 22nd July
- Potato Plant Protection
- Residential Zoned Land Tax (RZLT).
- National Economic Dialogue (NED)
- Common Agriculture Policy (CAP) 2023 - 2027 - Strategic Plan
- Climate Action Plan
- Fodder Scheme
- Potato Security Scheme
- IFA Proposals on UTPs (Unfair Trading Practices) - Pre-Legislative Scrutiny of the General Scheme of the Agricultural & Food Supply Chain Bill 2022
- Food Vision 2030 - Dairy Sub-Group
- Dog Legislation
- Brexit Adjustment Reserve (BAR)
- Financial supports for the Irish Aquaculture sector
- Input Crisis
- Solar Energy and the Agriculture Industry
- Nitrates Derogation
- The distinct characteristics of biogenic methane
- The Risk of Carbon Leakage.
Irish South & East Fish Producers Organisation Limited Marine
- Meeting Minister Charlie McConalogue to discuss possible subsidy on Marine Diesel due to Fuel crisis
Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers Association · 8 returns Agriculture · Finance
- Fuel, Fertiliser and Feed Costs
- ICSA Pre Budget submission
- Climate change sectoral emissions
- Looking for additional funds for TB programme, and various details around the rules for compensation, income supplement and other grants for TB affected farmers
- Scheme for tillage farmers to grow catch crops
- An extra scheme to support suckler farmers
- A scheme to support sheep farmers
- ICSA proposal for a Beef Carbon Scheme
Fair Seas Ireland Environment
- Military testing in Irish waters
IS&WFPO CLG Marine
- Fuel Crisis - Aid and Decommissioning
Cre- Composting and Anaerobic Digestion Association of Ireland Environment
- Presenting a copy of the new Cre report ‘The Quantity of Feedstocks Processed in Composting and Anaerobic Digestion Plants on the Island of Ireland in 2020’
Abbvie Limited Health
- The need to speed up access to innovative medicines in Ireland, particularly in areas with high unmet need
Liquid Gas Ireland Environment
- To highlight the role of LPG and BioLPG in reducing greenhouse gas emissions and contributing to cleaner air in rural Ireland. Consumer choice and affordability of energy solutions will be key for the economic recovery of rural house holds and businesses in order to reduce carbon emissions
Cuala Senior Care Limited Communications
- Meeting Demands of Home Care
Montague Communications Ltd Budgetary matters
- Pre-budget process
Irish Road Haulage Association Transport
- Road haulage sector, Brexit & Northern Ireland Protocol, Issues facing haulage industry, Budget Submission 2023
Irish Rural Link Co-Operative Society Limited Budgetary matters
- A copy of Irish Rural Link Pre-Budget Submission sent to all relevant Ministers and opposition spokespeople
DCC plc Energy and Natural Resources
- To provide an update on Flogas and Liquid Gas Ireland Activities and highlight the role of LPG and BioLPG in reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
Chambers Ireland Economic Development and Industry
- Challenges and opportunities for business countrywide
Gerard Howlin Finance
- To lobby for the policy objectives of ILCU as set out in its document Lobbying Priorities 2022 and its detailed policy documents on funding for social housing, lending to SMEs and provision of micro-credit. To lobby for delivery of commitments to credit unions in the Programme for Government. To provide information to Oireachtas members on credit union issues of interest to them.
Horse Sport Ireland · 3 returns Trade · Budgetary matters · Agriculture
- Challenges of international trade associated with brexit
- HSI Budget 2023 Submission - Supports for the Sport Horse Sector
- Equine measures within future on farm investment schemes from 2023 onwards
Irish Wildbird Conservancy · 5 returns Marine · Environment · Agriculture
- Fishing quotas
- Advocacy to press government to establish a more robust agri-environment scheme to save breeding waders
- Avian Flu
- Retention of Hedgerows within the Common Agriculture Policy
- Elimination of winter stubble within the Nitrates Directive
Local Development Companies Network CLG Budgetary matters
- Pre-Budget Process
EY Agriculture
- To discuss the establishment of a national voluntary soil carbon scheme and advocate for same
Irish Thoroughbred Breeders' Association Agriculture
- During the period in question the ITBA engaged with both politicans and officials to ensure equine was included in Tams and also made a submission to the Brexit Adjustment Reserve Fund
Macra na Feirme · 14 returns Budgetary matters · Finance · Agriculture
- Macra na Feirme 2023 Budget - Youth Work Funding
- Macra na Feirme 2023 Budget - VAT Review
- Macra na Feirme 2023 Budget - Farm Income & Tax
- Macra na Feirme 2023 Budget - Energy Generation
- Macra na Feirme 2023 Budget - Farmer Health, Safety & Wellbeing
- Macra na Feirme 2023 Budget - Capital Taxes
- Macra na Feirme 2023 Budget - Transport
- Macra na Feirme 2023 Budget - Sustainability Measures
- Macra na Feirme 2023 Budget - Youth Unemployment & Education
- Macra na Feirme 2023 Budget - Rural Infrastructure
- TB Forum
- TB Forum
- Land Mobility, mental health, cap reform, generational renewal
- Fodder Support Scheme
Ibec · 6 returns Local Government · Trade · Agriculture · Finance
- Technology Ireland priorities for the Electoral Reform Bill
- EU trade negotiations with Kenya
- Sustainability priorities for the dairy industry
- Budget allocation to forestry programme in Budget 2023
- Content of the next Forestry Programme 2023-2027
- Financial Services Ireland campaign “Financial Services in Ireland – Skills of the Future”
Veterinary Ireland · 2 returns Agriculture
- Communications with Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) and Joint Oireachtas Committee (JOC) on Agriculture regarding Veterinary Ireland concerns and recommendations with the Department's Protocol for Dealing with Pets from Ukraine.
- Invitation to Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine to attend and open Veterinary Ireland Annual General Meeting and Conference 25th November 2022.
Cork Chamber Budgetary matters
- Distribution of Cork Chamber Budget 2023 Submission
Sustainable Water Network (SWAN) Heritage
- Avian Flu
Hume Brophy Agriculture
- Animal Health & Welfare (Amendment) Bill 2022
Vulcan Consulting Limited Agriculture
- Forestry policy and programmes
Limerick Chamber Budgetary matters
- Communicating Budgetary priorities for Mid West Business Community
The Irish Co-operative Organisation Society Ltd Agriculture
- ICOS Pre Budget Submission
Environmental Pillar · 3 returns Environment
- European Pesticide Regulation
- Ireland's Common Agricultural Policy Strategic Plan and the European Commission’s Observations on the plan, highlighting deficiencies with plan as it relates to pollution, climate and biodiversity
- The Adoption of a Sectoral Emissions Ceiling for Agriculture
Letterkenny Chamber of Commerce Economic Development and Industry
- Meeting with An Taoiseach Micheal Martin to discuss the business concerns across the North West Region.
KILLYBEGS FISHERMEN'S ORGANISATION LTD Marine
- The continued negative effects of BREXIT on the Killybegs, and wider Irish, fishing industry and the remedial measures which should now be in place to alleviate some of the hardship as agreed with government
Irish Council for Civil Liberties Justice and Equality
- Usage of Facial Recognition Technology
Friends of the Earth Energy and Natural Resources
- Joint recommendations on energy poverty and energy pollution
American Chamber of Commerce Ireland Taxation
- AmCham Budget 2023 Submission
Irish Egg Marketing Ltd Agriculture
- Provision of de minimis funds to deal with the additional costs of the HPAI H5N1 (2021 - 2022) outbreaks and to develop a poultry protection fund.
Irish Hotels Federation Tourism
- Measures and economic supports required to support Ireland's tourism and hospitality industry and mitigate challenges during recovery post-Covid-19 and in response to the energy crisis
Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers Association · 2 returns Finance · Agriculture
- National Economic Dialogue
- Meeting with Charlie McConalogue, Minister for Agriculture, Food & Marine.
Trócaire Foreign Affairs
- Sustainable Food Systems
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 Social Protection
- Highlighting Epilepsy Ireland's Free Travel campaign and seeking support for improved access to Free Travel for people with epilepsy.
Irish League of Credit Unions Finance
- To Lobby for the League's policy objectives as set out in our Policy Objectives 2022 document
Agricultural Consultants Association - ACA · 5 returns Agriculture
- Submission relating to any proposed support of new staff appointments in the public advisory service.
- Requesting an extension to the REAP pilot programme deadline.
- Requesting an extension to the AETS farmer training deadline to the 31st of December 2022
- Invitation to attend ACA National Organic Event
- ACA Budget 2023 Submission
Irish Distillers Association Food
- Enforcement of EU spirits regulations, in particular indicated place of provenance provisions (e.g. Art 21 of 787/19)

Pat the Cope Gallagher — Fianna Fáil 0 votes · 0 questions · 0 new lobbying returns

Quiet week — no questions filed or new lobbying returns.

Pearse Doherty — Sinn Féin 4 votes · 12 questions · 34 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 12 total

Finance 6 questions
- 2022-09-22 Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance further to Parliamentary Question No. 177 of 14 September 2022, his views on implementing windfall taxes on energy companies that are generating unjustifiable revenues as a result of the energy crisis; the position that he has articulated on this proposal at Eurogroup level since October 2021; the work that has been undertaken in his Department relating to this measure; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46505/22]
- 2022-09-22 Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance his views on the policy response of the Government to the energy crisis to date, given that recent research (details supplied) has found the economic supports put in place by the Government to shield households and businesses were the second lowest as a proportion of GDP in the European Union; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46292/22]
- 2022-09-22 Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance if he will review and reform the advantageous tax regime enjoyed by IREFs and REITs following the sharp decline in taxes paid by institutional property investment funds and recommendations made by the Commission on Tax and Welfare. [46287/22]
- 2022-09-22 Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance the status of the review of the disabled drivers and disabled passengers scheme that his Department gave a commitment to undertake; the timeline for reforming the scheme; and the expected date by which the Medical Board of Appeal will recommence hearings. [46288/22]
- 2022-09-22 Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance if he will introduce a refundable tax credit equivalent to one month’s rent for struggling renters in Budget 2023 given the deepening unaffordability in the rental sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46290/22]
- 2022-09-22 Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance the discussions that have been held at the Eurogroup regarding a windfall tax on energy companies since October 2021; the views that he has expressed with regards to this issue at Eurogroup level; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46500/22]
Transport 2 questions
- 2022-09-21 Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Transport when a person (details supplied) from County Donegal can expect a date for a driving test; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46176/22]
- 2022-09-21 Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Transport if a driving test date will issue to a person (details supplied) in County Donegal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46179/22]
Health 2 questions
- 2022-09-22 Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Health the policy of Letterkenny University Hospital on establishing a patient's next-of-kin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46426/22]
- 2022-09-22 Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Health when an appointment will issue to a person (details supplied) in County Donegal for Sligo University Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46484/22]
Agriculture 1 question
- 2022-09-20 Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine further to Parliamentary Question No. 888 of 14 July 2022, the manner in which a farmer can demonstrate that hens are accessing the full range area necessary to meet the threshold set out in Annex II of Commission Regulation No. 589/2008; if photographic or video evidence is sufficient; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46020/22]
Justice 1 question
- 2022-09-21 Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Justice when a family (details supplied) in County Longford can expect a date for an inquest from the Coroner’s Office; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46165/22]

New lobbying 34 returns

One Family Budgetary matters
- Pre-Budget Submission 2023
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA Environment
- Climate Action Act - Impact of Sectoral Emissions Ceiling for Agriculture
Alliance for Insurance Reform Banking and Financial Institutions
- Seeking policy decisions that will reduce the cost of insurance for our members and Irish society as a whole to affordable levels and keep it that way.
Irish Heart Foundation Finance
- Irish Heart Foundation Pre Budget Submission 2023
Society of St. Vincent de Paul Children and Youth Affairs
- Engagement with elected officials and civil servants as part of the National One Parent Family Alliance
Banking & Payments Federation Ireland Banking and Financial Institutions
- Ulster Bank & KBC withdrawal from market
Abbvie Limited Health
- The need to speed up access to innovative medicines in Ireland, particularly in areas with high unmet need
Cuala Senior Care Limited Communications
- Meeting Demands of Home Care
Heneghan PR Housing
- Pre budget submission
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.
Irish Rural Link Co-Operative Society Limited Budgetary matters
- A copy of Irish Rural Link Pre-Budget Submission sent to all relevant Ministers and opposition spokespeople
Irish Association of Investment Managers Finance
- Alternative Investment Funds Manager Directive (AIFMD) Review by the European Parliament
FTI Consulting Finance
- Mastercard sent an email requesting an introductory meeting with Deputy Pearse Doherty.
Association of Insurance & Financial Brokers trading as Brokers Ireland · 2 returns Finance
- Pre budget submission 2023
- Regulation Overload of Micro SMEs in the Financial Sector
Hanover Media Strategy Limited Transport
- Shared Pre-Budget 2023 submission to inform policy on shared transport, electrification and vehicle supply
CHILDREN'S RIGHTS ALLIANCE - REPUBLIC OF IRELAND LIMITED Budgetary matters
- National One Parent Family Alliance (NOPFA) pre-budget submission
Scale Ireland Economic Development and Industry
- Budget 2023
Merchants QuayIreland Ltd Community
- Proposals re drugs treatment, homelessness mental health and related matters
Marc Coleman Economic Development and Industry
- Promoting a greater connection between foreign direct investment and Ireland's indigenous SME economy
Ibec Finance
- Financial Services Ireland campaign “Financial Services in Ireland – Skills of the Future”
British Irish Chamber of Commerce Budgetary matters
- Submission to Budget Process
Insurance Ireland · 4 returns Banking and Financial Institutions
- On behalf of members, to raise awareness of consumer campaign launch.
- On behalf of members, to raise awareness of the outcome of European Commission investigation
- On behalf of members to lend support to the insurance reform agenda.
- On behalf of members, to raise awareness of issues pertinent to the Irish insurance industry.
Mental Health Reform Budgetary matters
- Pre-Budget Submission Launch for Budget 2023
Huhtamaki Cup Print Ltd. Environment
- Circular Economy, Waste Management (Amendment) and Minerals Development (Amendment) Bill 2022
Alcohol Action Ireland Finance
- Submission on Budget 2023
Transparency International Ireland Public Expenditure and Reform
- TI Ireland was invited to share its views with the Joint Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach on the General Scheme of the Lobbying Regulation (Amendment) Bill 2022.
Independent Broadcasters of Ireland Communications
- Representations to politicians regarding policy objectives of Independent Broadcasters of Ireland concerning the forthcoming Online Safety and Medial Regulation Bill
Mag Mell Energy Ireland Ltd. Energy and Natural Resources
- 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)
Epilepsy Ireland Health
- Seeking support for campaign around Sodium Valproate - establishment of Inquiry; need for additional nurses; need for stakeholder group; and need for services to be put in place for families affected.

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn — Sinn Féin 4 votes · 3 questions · 0 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 3 total

Education 2 questions
- 2022-09-20 Deputy Pádraig Mac Lochlainn asked the Minister for Education when a response will issue to correspondence (details supplied) in relation to school transport in Clonmany, Co Donegal. [45752/22]
- 2022-09-20 Deputy Pádraig Mac Lochlainn asked the Minister for Education her views regarding no formal response being issued to this Deputy in relation to school transport in an area (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46007/22]
Housing 1 question
- 2022-09-20 Deputy Pádraig Mac Lochlainn asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage his plans for a public inquiry into the circumstances that led to the defective blocks and products issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46006/22]