Dublin Fingal East — week of Mon, 19 Sept

What your Dublin Fingal East TDs did this week

Mon, 19 Sept – 25 Sept 2022 · 3 TDs · 4 bills voted on · 12 questions · 153 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 1 Darragh O'Brien

Voted against 1 Duncan Smith

Did not vote 1 Ann Graves

Measures to Assist with Household Bills

2022-09-21 · 1 vote

An amendment to the bill · motion failed 59–80

Voted for 1 Duncan Smith

Voted against 1 Darragh O'Brien

Did not vote 1 Ann Graves

Security of Electricity Supply

2022-09-21 · 1 vote

The motion · motion passed 13–6

Abstained 2 Darragh O'Brien · Duncan Smith

Did not vote 1 Ann Graves

Energy Security

2022-09-21 · 1 vote

An amendment to the bill · motion passed 74–65

Voted for 1 Darragh O'Brien

Voted against 1 Duncan Smith

Did not vote 1 Ann Graves

Ann Graves — Sinn Féin 0 votes · 0 questions · 5 new lobbying returns

New lobbying 5 returns

Tom Kirrane Local Government
- lobbied on the rezoning of land
Hydrogen Mobility Ireland Energy and Natural Resources
- Sought support for the deployment of hydrogen
Tetrarch Capital Limited Development and Zoning
- Tetrarch Capital Limited, on behalf of its affiliate, WSHI Unlimited Company, the owner of Howth Estate, lobbied all Councillors in Fingal County Council in relation to the zoning of a parcel of c. 10 acres of lands within Howth Estate to facilitate the development thereof for senior living and the zoning of a separate parcel of c. 6.5 acres of lands within Howth Estate to facilitate the development thereof for affordable and social housing.
Pinnacle Public Affairs Ltd Development and Zoning
- Zoning lands at Blakes Cross, Co. Dublin as Warehousing and Distritbution
Amnesty International Ireland Foreign Affairs
- Briefing on AI's new report on Israel's apartheid against Palestinians

Darragh O'Brien — Fianna Fáil 4 votes · 0 questions · 106 new lobbying returns

New lobbying 106 returns

COPE Galway CLG · 2 returns Finance
- Seeking payment of COVID-19 bonus under the Covid Recognition Payment Scheme to workers in homeless services
- Seeking payment of COVID-19 bonus under the Covid Recognition Payment Scheme to workers in COPE Galway Older Peoples Services
Construction Industry Federation (CIF) Housing
- Meeting with DHLGH Housing Ministerto discuss ongoing issues affecting housing output
Waterford Chamber of Commerce · 2 returns Housing
- Fast-track delivery of housing units
- Unemployment and Homelessness
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA · 6 returns Environment · Heritage
- 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
- Cabinet Sub-Committee on Environment and Climate
- Wild Bird Declarations
An Taisce The National Trust for Ireland · 3 returns Development and Zoning · Heritage
- Expansion of remit of the investigation into the management of conflicts of interest and relevant disclosures by the Deputy Chairperson of An Bord Pleanála in relation to certain Decisions of that Board and related matters
- Condition of Bishop Berkeley birthplace Dysart Castle, Thomastown, Co. Kilkenny
- Submission on weathering erosion of Irish Crosses National Monuments
Inis Offshore Wind Ltd Local Government
- Information session on the offshore wind sector in Ireland and information on Inis Offshore WInd
Society of St. Vincent de Paul · 3 returns Budgetary matters · Housing · Children and Youth Affairs
- Engagement with elected officials and civil servants on SVP pre-budget submission 2023
- Attendance and participation in the meeting at the National Homeless Action Committee
- Engagement with elected officials and civil servants as part of the National One Parent Family Alliance
Fair Seas Ireland · 4 returns Environment
- Tagging DPOs on Twitter - raising awareness levels of MPA process in Ireland and Europe
- Military testing in Irish waters
- Fair Seas attended National Biodiversity conference to introduce campaign and increase profile of MPAs in Ireland
- Fair Seas site visit to Rockabill island
Hardware Association Ireland Housing
- Thank you to Minister O'Brien for Extending a 30k and 50k grant in Croi Conaithe
Ruhama Justice and Equality
- Invite to annual report/new building launch
HAIL - Housing Association for Integrated Living Housing
- Official launch of HAIL's 2021 Annual Report by the Minister for Housing Darragh O'Brien
Community Law & Mediation Housing
- Request to amend the Limerick City & County Council Homeless Action Team Policy Document as ultra vires.
Banking & Payments Federation Ireland Banking and Financial Institutions
- Meeting to discuss the First Home Scheme
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.
Peter McVerry Trust Housing
- Social Housing Delivery and Policy
Philanthropy Ireland Local Government
- In relation to the Electoral Reform Bill 2022, a request to address an anomaly on the definition of "donation" provided at Section 22(2)(a) for the purposes of Part IV of the Electoral Act 1997
Fórsa trade union Energy and Natural Resources
- Meeting with Minister Darragh O'Brien, regarding Fórsa's campaign regarding Irish Water and the union's members working in water services in local authorities.
Hanover Media Strategy Limited Energy and Natural Resources
- Ocean Winds' offshore wind projects in Ireland
Paul Allen & Associates Public Relations Housing
- Pre Budget Submission for Hardware Association Ireland
Montague Communications Ltd 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.
Irish Road Haulage Association Transport
- Road haulage sector, Brexit & Northern Ireland Protocol, Issues facing haulage industry, Budget Submission 2023
Family Carers Ireland Budgetary matters
- Change in carers rights and entitlements as per its time for change proposal
Irish Congress of Trade Unions Energy and Natural Resources
- Public Water Services
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.
National Federation of Voluntary Service Providers Supporting People with Intellectual Disability Health
- Calling for Pay Parity for Employees of Section 39 Organisations
Youth Advocate Programmes Ireland CLG Children and Youth Affairs
- YAP Ireland National Event 2022 - a national showcase of the work done by YAP Ireland throughout the year on the theme of "Equality for Everyone, and particularly involving the young people and families on the YAP Programme
Irish Institutional Property Housing
- Exchange of views on Housing for All and update on IIP policy priorities
CHILDREN'S RIGHTS ALLIANCE - REPUBLIC OF IRELAND LIMITED Budgetary matters
- National One Parent Family Alliance (NOPFA) pre-budget submission
Chambers Ireland · 2 returns Housing · Economic Development and Industry
- Budget 2023
- Challenges and opportunities for business countrywide
Bank of Ireland Group plc Housing
- To exchange latest insights on the housing sector and to outline the Bank’s support for various State housing schemes.
Clúid Housing · 2 returns Housing
- Social housing provision
- Remedial works redress scheme
Irish Wildbird Conservancy · 3 returns Marine · Environment · Agriculture
- Fishing quotas
- Avian Flu
- Elimination of winter stubble within the Nitrates Directive
Merchants QuayIreland Ltd Community
- Proposals re drugs treatment, homelessness mental health and related matters
Association of Consulting Engineers of Ireland Finance
- 31/08/22 Pre-Budget 2023 submission with a focus on five areas: 1. Unprecedented inflation 2. Industry skills shortage 3. Professional Indemnity Insurance 4. Capital investment in public infrastructure 5. Climate Action and Sustainability
Property Owners Association of Ireland Limited (IPOA) · 2 returns Housing
- Seeking a meeting with on potential remedies to problem of landlords leaving the market.
- IPOA Joint Budget submission with Institute of Professional Auctioneers and Valuers.
Pender & Associates Ltd Housing
- Building and construction standards and regulations
Natural Capital Ireland Environment
- Posts tagging Minister of State for the Department of Heritage Malcolm Noonan, Minister for Housing Darragh O’Brien, Senator Pippa Hackett of the Department of Agriculture and Taoiseach Micheál Martin in promotion of the launch of the National Biodiversity Conference
Social Innovation Growth Fund Ireland Limited trading as Rethink Ireland. Community
- Support around Social Outcomes Contracts
Marc Coleman Economic Development and Industry
- Promoting a greater connection between foreign direct investment and Ireland's indigenous SME economy
Society of Chartered Surveyors Ireland · 2 returns Housing · Finance
- Communication regarding the State Retrofitting programme
- Finance Act - Budget 2023
Ibec · 8 returns Transport · Local Government · Housing · Finance
- Investment in Metrolink to support a region that works
- Technology Ireland priorities for the Electoral Reform Bill
- Technology Ireland concerns about potential additional obligations for online platforms in the Electoral Reform Bill 2022
- Property sector priorities for Budget 2023
- Preliminary results from census 2022
- PII solutions for the delivery of low-rise medium density housing
- Financial Services Ireland campaign “Financial Services in Ireland – Skills of the Future”
- Regulatory concerns for the Planning and Development (Amendment) (No.2) Bill 2022
Cork Chamber · 2 returns Economic Development and Industry · Budgetary matters
- Chambers Ireland Board Event
- Distribution of Cork Chamber Budget 2023 Submission
Sustainable Water Network (SWAN) · 3 returns Heritage
- River Basin Management Plan (RBMP) 2022-2027
- Protection Schemes for Pristine Rivers
- River Basin Management Plan (RBMP) 2022-2027
Túath Housing Association · 2 returns Development and Zoning
- Launch of Cost Rental homes at Parklands, City West and Kilcarbery, Clondalkin by Minister of Housing
- Key Handover Phase 1 Drumalee Manor, Cavan
Mental Health Reform Budgetary matters
- Pre-Budget Submission Launch for Budget 2023
Co-operative Housing Ireland Society Limited Housing
- Support for Housing Development
A&L Goodbody Housing
- Seeking a meeting with Minister Darragh O'Brien TD and seeking to consult with Dublin City Council to discuss possible solutions to ensure the effective delivery of the Poolbeg West SDZ development.
Limerick Chamber Budgetary matters
- Communicating Budgetary priorities for Mid West Business Community
Environmental Pillar · 2 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
Association of Insurance & Financial Brokers trading as Brokers Ireland Finance
- Regulation Overload of Micro SMEs in the Financial Sector
Codling Wind Park Limited Energy and Natural Resources
- Update on the offshore and onshore elements to the CWP Project and related public policy issues
Bullock Harbour Preservation Association · 2 returns Development and Zoning
- An Bord Pleanála procedures in handing Planning Appeal Ref: ABP 301237-18
- An Bord Pleanála procedures in handing Planning Appeal Ref: ABP 301237-18 (Updated Return)
Restaurants Association of Ireland Tourism
- Night Time Economy Activation Workshop
Lioncor Developments Limited Housing
- Seeking a meeting with Minister Darragh O'Brien TD and with Dublin City Council to discuss possible solutions to ensure the effective delivery of the Poolbeg West SDZ development.
Institute of Professional Auctioneers and Valuers · 2 returns Finance · Housing
- Joint Budget submission with Irish Property Owners' Association.
- To amend legislation to enable landlords when re-renting their property, to charge market rent for that type of property.
Irish Council for Civil Liberties · 2 returns Housing · Justice and Equality
- Electoral Reform Bill
- Usage of Facial Recognition Technology
Friends of the Earth · 2 returns Energy and Natural Resources · Environment
- Joint recommendations on energy poverty and energy pollution
- Sectoral Emission Ceilings
American Chamber of Commerce Ireland Taxation
- AmCham Budget 2023 Submission
Cairn Homes plc Housing
- General conversations with various DPOs (listed below) on the Irish residential construction industry and the broader housing market
Focus Ireland · 3 returns Housing
- Sent Pre-Budget Submission to TDs, Senators and Councillors
- National Homeless Action Committee
- Focus Ireland proposals on evict to sell crisis
Irish Men's Sheds Association Budgetary matters
- Additional Funding for a Charity Organisation
Irish Tourist Industry Confederation Tourism
- Proposed New Short Term Letting provisions
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 Council for International Students (ICOS) Housing
- Submitted PQ to Minister for Housing via Deputy Cian O'Callaghan
Transparency International Ireland Local Government
- TI Ireland wrote to Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage Darragh O'Brien TD on 7 September 2022 calling on the Government to develop statutory guidance for local authorities to prevent undue pressure being placed on print or broadcast media.
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.
Galway Chamber Housing
- Housing in Galway

Duncan Smith — Labour Party 4 votes · 12 questions · 42 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 12 total

Transport 6 questions
- 2022-09-21 Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Transport the status of the extension of the DART line to north County Dublin stations (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46106/22]
- 2022-09-22 Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Transport his plan for fare reductions on public transport in Budget 2023; if he has met with public transport service operators with regard to fare reductions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46105/22]
- 2022-09-22 Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Transport the date on which the North County Dublin Irish Rail services will receive new carriages for train services in the Greater Dublin Area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46103/22]
- 2022-09-22 Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Transport if his Department has had meetings with Transport for Ireland with regard to expanding the TFI 90-minute €2 fare to include more towns in Dublin such as Skerries and Balbriggan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46107/22]
- 2022-09-22 Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Transport the engagement he has had with public transport service providers (details supplied) with regards to public safety and security on public transport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46104/22]
- 2022-09-22 Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Transport the actions that he plans to take to address the ongoing service issues in the Greater Dublin Area, with specific regard to the bus services operated by an organisation (details supplied) including the 33A, 33B, and 102 services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46139/22]
Housing 4 questions
- 2022-09-20 Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage when plans to advertise for a new grant scheme to allow private water schemes to upgrade or refurbish their schemes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45826/22]
- 2022-09-20 Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number, location and timeframe involved in delivering cost rental housing to County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45828/22]
- 2022-09-20 Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of affordable houses delivered in County Kildare over the last 3 years; the plans for the next 3 years; the location and delivery times of those built and those proposed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45829/22]
- 2022-09-20 Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he plans to increase the HAP rate for single people; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45830/22]
Environment 1 question
- 2022-09-20 Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the reason for the number of power outages in areas (details supplied) on an ongoing basis; if these outages are due to an energy shortage with grid capacity issues; the remedial action that he proposes to take to ensure the continued power supply and increased grid capacity given the unprecedented growth across all these areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46021/22]
Social 1 question
- 2022-09-20 Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Social Protection the changes her Department are introducing to the Community Welfare Service throughout the country; if these intended changes include the centralisation of the service; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45827/22]

New lobbying 42 returns

One Family Justice and Equality
- Oireachtas Business
Blossom Ireland Education and Training
- Blossom Ireland sought public representative support for an appeal it was making on a decision relating to grant funding
Society of St. Vincent de Paul Budgetary matters
- Engagement with elected officials and civil servants on SVP pre-budget submission 2023
Bassline Strategy Ltd Health
- Advocacy based on Croí’s National Survey on Echocardiography Services
DHR Consultancy Limited Health
- Implementation of Budget 2022 commitment to roll out free contraception to women aged 17-25 years
Community Law & Mediation Environment
- Concern at Government table extensive and complex last-minute amendments to legislation which leaves the opposition with no time to engage. We have seen this with the Electoral Reform Bill and the Planning and Development, Maritime and Valuation (Amendment) Bill. It is extremely concerning that the Government sees fit to wave through amendments which have not been scrutinized by parliament or that time has not been allocated to discuss.
Irish Wheelchair Association (IWA) Budgetary matters
- ODG lobbying Day in the Oireachtas
Irish Heart Foundation Finance
- Irish Heart Foundation Pre Budget Submission 2023
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.
Home and Community Care Ireland Health
- Meetings and Request for Meetings on Home Care Issues
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
Cuala Senior Care Limited Health
- Invitation to meet to discuss issues of concern to home care sector
Irish Road Haulage Association Transport
- Road haulage sector, Brexit & Northern Ireland Protocol, Issues facing haulage industry, Budget Submission 2023
Vodafone Ireland Communications
- To provide an overview of our programme to upgrade our 3G Network to transition to 4G and 5G Networks.
Association of Insurance & Financial Brokers trading as Brokers Ireland Finance
- the Road Traffic Amendment Bill
National Youth Council of Ireland Transport
- To seek information by way of PQ on the extension of the young adult travel card
Bus Éireann Transport
- public transport developments and transition to zero and low emission fleet across Bus Eireann operations
Merchants QuayIreland Ltd Community
- Proposals re drugs treatment, homelessness mental health and related matters
Pender & Associates Ltd Health
- Engagement on issues of concern relating to recruitment and other challenges affecting the home care sector in Ireland
Ibec · 3 returns Transport · Finance
- Business priorities for the GDA Transport Strategy
- Investment in Metrolink to support a region that works
- Financial Services Ireland campaign “Financial Services in Ireland – Skills of the Future”
Autism Spectrum Information, Advice and Meeting Point Ltd, Trading as AsIAm · 2 returns Health · Education and Training
- Engaged with Deputy Duncan Smith on autism issues generally and the CAMHS audit specifically
- Engaged with a number of members of the Oireachtas on the Section 37A process
Vulcan Consulting Limited Health
- Rare Disease Policy in Ireland
Mental Health Reform · 2 returns Health · Budgetary matters
- Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) (Amendment) Bill 2022, Reform of the Mental Health Act 2001, Launch of Dual Diagnosis and Dual Recovery Research Report
- Pre-Budget Submission Launch for Budget 2023
FTI Consulting Trade
- Briefing of public representatives on e-cigarette products and the vaping market.
Community Creations Limited t/a SpunOut.ie Justice and Equality
- Co-signed a letter from the Irish Council for Civil Liberties, addressed to the Ceann Comhairle, Cathaoirleach, Members of the Business Committee and cc'd to all Party Leaders, asking that the Government reconsider the practice of passing significant amounts of legislation immediately prior to the Dáil recess
Irish Cancer Society · 2 returns Health
- Referral rates to Rapid Access Clinics
- Pre-Budget Submission 2023
Irish Council for Civil Liberties Justice and Equality
- Parliamentary Procedure
Alcohol Action Ireland · 3 returns Health · Justice and Equality
- Alcohol Treatment Services
- 75th WHO Assembly adoption of the Global Action Plan (2022-2030) to reduce harmful use of alcohol.
- Sale of Alcohol Bill
221+ Patient Suport Group Health
- 221+ strategy launch, 221+ member needs and women's health going forward
Transparency International Ireland Local Government
- TI Ireland co-signed a letter to raise concerns over the approach of the Government to advancing legislation through the Oireachtas, particularly about the manner in which certain complex Bills have been dealt with, including the Communications (Retention of Data Bill) (2022), The Electoral Reform Bill (2022), The Regulation of Providers of Building Works and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill (2022) and the Planning and Development, Maritime and Valuation (Amendment) Bill 2022.
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).
National Federation of Voluntary Service Providers Supporting People with Intellectual Disability · 3 returns Health
- Oireachtas Disability Group Budget lobbying day in the Oireachtas
- Calling for the publication of the Disability Action Plan on foot of the Disability Capacity Review
- Calling for sufficient funding to meet unmet needs for people with disabilities in Budget 2023, and to ensure sustainability of service provision