Dublin West — week of Mon, 19 Sept

What your Dublin West TDs did this week

Mon, 19 Sept – 25 Sept 2022 · 5 TDs · 4 bills voted on · 3 questions · 288 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 3 Jack Chambers · Leo Varadkar · Roderic O'Gorman

Voted against 1 Paul Donnelly

Did not vote 2 Emer Currie · Ruth Coppinger

Measures to Assist with Household Bills

2022-09-21 · 1 vote

An amendment to the bill · motion failed 59–80

Voted for 1 Paul Donnelly

Voted against 3 Jack Chambers · Leo Varadkar · Roderic O'Gorman

Did not vote 2 Emer Currie · Ruth Coppinger

Security of Electricity Supply

2022-09-21 · 1 vote

The motion · motion passed 13–6

Abstained 4 Jack Chambers · Leo Varadkar · Paul Donnelly · Roderic O'Gorman

Did not vote 2 Emer Currie · Ruth Coppinger

Energy Security

2022-09-21 · 1 vote

An amendment to the bill · motion passed 74–65

Voted for 3 Jack Chambers · Leo Varadkar · Roderic O'Gorman

Voted against 1 Paul Donnelly

Did not vote 2 Emer Currie · Ruth Coppinger

Emer Currie — Fine Gael 0 votes · 0 questions · 10 new lobbying returns

New lobbying 10 returns

Irish Heart Foundation Communications
- Online Safety and Media Regulation Bill 2022
CSPNet Budgetary matters
- We lobbied in order to get an increased budget allocation for the CSP Programme which is administered by Pobal on behalf of the Department of Community and Rural Development.
Law Society of Ireland Employment
- Protected Disclosures (Amendment) Bill 2022
Chambers Ireland · 2 returns Finance · Economic Development and Industry
- Charity status of community groups that are operating working hubs
- Challenges and opportunities for business countrywide
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals (Ireland) DAC Health
- Update on AstraZeneca operations in Ireland
Ibec Finance
- Financial Services Ireland campaign “Financial Services in Ireland – Skills of the Future”
The Union of Students in Ireland Education and Training
- Lobby on the HEA 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 Health
- Calling for the publication of the Disability Action Plan on foot of the Disability Capacity Review

Jack Chambers — Fianna Fáil 4 votes · 0 questions · 37 new lobbying returns

New lobbying 37 returns

One Family Justice and Equality
- Oireachtas Business
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA · 8 returns Environment
- Climate Action Act -The IFA Position
- Climate Action Act -The IFA Position
- 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
- Climate Action Act - Sectoral Emissions Ceiling for Agriculture
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.
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.
GAA Sports and Recreation
- Discussions regarding support for GAA investment in coaching programmes
Camogie Association Sports and Recreation
- Camogie Association funding, Inter County Support Programme, Integration of Gaelic Games Family
CSPNet Budgetary matters
- We lobbied in order to get an increased budget allocation for the CSP Programme which is administered by Pobal on behalf of the Department of Community and Rural Development.
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
Irish Sports Matters Ltd t/a the Federation of Irish Sport · 2 returns Sports and Recreation
- Pre Budget Submission for Sport and Physical Activity on behalf of our membership
- (1)Seeking to amend S.847A Taxes Consolidation Act 1997 to adjust the system for tax relief on donations to approved sporting bodies(2)Seeking to amend Irish VAT Consolidation Act 2010 (a) introduce a VAT compensation scheme, (b) reduce the VAT rate on exercise classes (3)Seeking to amend Charities Act 2009 to extend charitable status to NGBs and LSPs (4) seeking introduction of (a)system of tax refund on certain costs associated with personal/recreational exercise & (b)Employee exercise scheme
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.
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
Olympic Federation of Ireland · 2 returns Sports and Recreation
- Invitation to Minister Chambers to attend OFI AGM
- Invitation to Minister Chambers to attend Ice Facility Feasibility Study Briefing
Horse Sport Ireland · 3 returns Sports and Recreation
- RDS Anglesea Stand
- Investment in Irish equestrain sport
- Increased funding for equestrian high performance sports for 2022
NEURAVI LIMITED Health
- Potential impact to innovation due to the implementation of the EU-MDR regulation.
Social Innovation Growth Fund Ireland Limited trading as Rethink Ireland. Sports and Recreation
- Explore Opportunity around Social Outcomes Contracts
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals (Ireland) DAC Health
- Update on AstraZeneca operations in Ireland
Irish Penal Reform Trust Justice and Equality
- IPRT report on the rights, needs and experiences of foreign national and minority ethnic groups in prison
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
A&L Goodbody Public Expenditure and Reform
- (1)Seeking to amend S.847A Taxes Consolidation Act 1997 to adjust the system for tax relief on donations to approved sporting bodies(2)Seeking to amend Irish VAT Consolidation Act 2010 (a) introduce a VAT compensation scheme, (b) reduce the VAT rate on exercise classes (3)Seeking to amend Charities Act 2009 to extend charitable status to NGBs and LSPs (4) seeking introduction of (a)system of tax refund on certain costs associated with personal/recreational exercise & (b)Employee exercise scheme
Limerick Chamber Budgetary matters
- Communicating Budgetary priorities for Mid West Business Community
Irish Amateur Swimming Association CLG Sports and Recreation
- Support for aquatics/sport sector post COVID-19 pandemic - meetings with Minister of State for Sport & Department Officials on 28 Jan & 9 Apr 2021
Irish Council for Civil Liberties Justice and Equality
- Parliamentary Procedure
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
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).

Paul Donnelly — Sinn Féin 4 votes · 3 questions · 12 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 3 total

Transport 2 questions
- 2022-09-22 Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Transport if he will request the National Transport Authority to reverse its decision to remove a direct service from the Dunboyne Littlepace community under the BusConnects project, that was previously served by the 70 and the 260-bus service. [46400/22]
- 2022-09-22 Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Transport if he will request an update from Transport Infrastructure Ireland on noise abatement measures as part of the N3/ M50 upgrade. [46401/22]
Health 1 question
- 2022-09-21 Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health when the pandemic recognition payment will be paid to Fire Brigade Paramedic staff who were on the front line during the pandemic. [46336/22]

New lobbying 12 returns

Charities Institute Ireland Community
- Charities Amendment Bill 2022
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
Association of Insurance & Financial Brokers trading as Brokers Ireland Finance
- Pre budget submission 2023
Local Development Companies Network CLG Budgetary matters
- Pre-Budget Process
Ibec Finance
- Financial Services Ireland campaign “Financial Services in Ireland – Skills of the Future”
Insurance Ireland Banking and Financial Institutions
- On behalf of members, to raise awareness of consumer campaign launch.
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
Irish Cancer Society Social Protection
- Maternity Leave entitlements
Irish Men's Sheds Association Budgetary matters
- Additional Funding for a Charity Organisation
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).

Roderic O'Gorman — Green Party 4 votes · 0 questions · 76 new lobbying returns

New lobbying 76 returns

Free Legal Advice Centres (FLAC) Children and Youth Affairs
- Discussion with Minister at event on the equality law review and family law reform proposals
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
An Taisce The National Trust for Ireland Development and Zoning
- Government amendments to the Planning and Development (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill
Irish Association of Speech and Language Therapists Health
- IASLT issued a press release highlighting key concerns in relation to the roll out of Progressing Disability Services. Concerns include: Clinical Risk due to the absence of Clinical Governance and lack of Clinical Pathways. Absence of specialist pathways and clinical specialists. Concerns in relation to scope of practice. This press release was issued on the IASLT website and sent to Minister Rabbitte as well as to relevant stakeholders within the HSE.
Front Line Defenders Community
- Human rights defenders at risk in Afghanistan
Society of St. Vincent de Paul · 2 returns Budgetary matters · Children and Youth Affairs
- Engagement with elected officials and civil servants on SVP pre-budget submission 2023
- Engagement with elected officials and civil servants as part of the National One Parent Family Alliance
Irish Heart Foundation Communications
- Online Safety and Media Regulation Bill 2022
Headway Brain Injury Services and Support Health
- Protocol for access to HSE Disability Services
Pavee Point Traveller & Roma Centre Foreign Affairs
- International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights
Nasc Ireland Children and Youth Affairs
- Request to announce new call for funding under the Asylum Migration and Integration Fund (AMIF)
Doras Luimní Justice and Equality
- As part of the Ukraine Civil Society Forum, to discuss Ireland’s response to the arrival of people from Ukraine seeking temporary protection.
Montague Communications Ltd Budgetary matters
- Pre-budget process
The Irish Hospice Foundation Justice and Equality
- The delay of the second stage debate of the Assisted Decision Making (Capacity) Act legislation
Paul Allen & Associates Public Relations Social Protection
- Providing Government with an option for large luxury cruise ships to temporarily house Ukrainian refugees
Family Carers Ireland · 2 returns Justice and Equality
- work life balance bill
- work life balance bill
Irish Road Haulage Association Transport
- Road haulage sector, Brexit & Northern Ireland Protocol, Issues facing haulage industry, Budget Submission 2023
Immigrant Council of Ireland · 2 returns Justice and Equality
- DPOs listed below invited to participated in the Immigrant Council of Ireland's Irish National Integration Conference in May 2022
- Ireland’s response to supporting Ukrainian nationals who have arrived in Ireland since February 2022
Dublin LGBTQ Pride CLG Justice and Equality
- Hate crime legislation updates and LGBT+ strategy
CHILDREN'S RIGHTS ALLIANCE - REPUBLIC OF IRELAND LIMITED · 3 returns Children and Youth Affairs · Budgetary matters
- Supports for Ukrainian children and young people arriving in Ireland
- Child Poverty
- National One Parent Family Alliance (NOPFA) pre-budget submission
The Irish Traveller Movement Justice and Equality
- Progression on the Forum on a Family Friendly Parliament
National Women's Council of Ireland Justice and Equality
- Work Life Balance Bill Legislation + associated legislation
National Federation of Voluntary Service Providers Supporting People with Intellectual Disability · 2 returns Health
- Calling for the payment of the Covid-19 Pandemic Recognition Payment to Staff in Section 39 Organisations
- Calling for the Second Stage Debate on the Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) (Amendment) Bill 2022 to be put back on the Seanad's schedule
Galway Regional Youth Federation Company Limited by Guarantee Children and Youth Affairs
- Additional resources for youth services
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 Congress of Trade Unions Health
- Irish Cancer Call
Chambers Ireland · 3 returns Children and Youth Affairs
- Domestic Violence Leave
- Work-Life Balance Bill
- Flexible Working
National Youth Council of Ireland Children and Youth Affairs
- Funding for NYCI pre-Budget priorities and youth work organisations
Irish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children Children and Youth Affairs
- ISPCC sits on the Tusla Commissioning and Advisory Group and we wanted to let the Minister know of our concerns re sustainable funding.
Mental Health Reform · 4 returns Health · Budgetary matters
- Assisted Decision-Making Capacity Act and Amendment Bill, LGBTQI+ report awareness, pre-budget submission, mental health act, cost of disability report action plan & cost of disability payment
- Mental Health Reform's Pre-Budget Submission
- 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
EPIC Empowering People in Care Children and Youth Affairs
- Policy Submission on Budget 2023
Federation of Early Childhood Providers Children and Youth Affairs
- Submission for Budget 2023 on behalf of FECP
youngballymun · 2 returns Children and Youth Affairs
- Funding shortfall for ABC programmes
- Funding shortfall for ABC programmes
Merchants QuayIreland Ltd Community
- Proposals re drugs treatment, homelessness mental health and related matters
Children's Books Ireland CLG Education and Training
- We are asking that, in Budget 2023, the Department of Education: Maintain the €20m investment in books for children and young people, commit to a timeline on the recommendation of the Joint Committee on Education, Further & Higher Education, Research, Innovation & Science in its Report on Leaving Certificate Reform, in particular: All schools should have a School Library, School Librarian and full access to the School Digital Library Service, and to expand the number of JCSP libraries
Uplift Health
- Communications re National Maternity Hospital
Ibec · 5 returns Local Government · Children and Youth Affairs · Employment · Finance
- Technology Ireland priorities for the Electoral Reform Bill
- Core Funding for Early Years sector
- Childhood Service Ireland's Budget 2023 Priorities
- Proposed legislation on work life balance/domestic violence and gender pay gap
- Financial Services Ireland campaign “Financial Services in Ireland – Skills of the Future”
Cork Chamber Budgetary matters
- Distribution of Cork Chamber Budget 2023 Submission
Limerick Chamber Budgetary matters
- Communicating Budgetary priorities for Mid West Business Community
LGBT Support and Advocacy Network Ireland CLG Health
- Legislation re Ban on conversion therapy
Transgender Equality Network Ireland · 2 returns Community · Justice and Equality
- Discussion on the healthcare situation of young trans people in Ireland
- Meeting with an update on hate crime and hate speech, as well as work underway in relation to the expungement of criminal records for gay and bisexual men.
Irish Council for Civil Liberties · 2 returns Justice and Equality
- Usage of Facial Recognition Technology
- Assisted Decsion Making Capacity Bill
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
Alcohol Action Ireland Communications
- Online Safety and Media Regulation Bill 2022
Focus Ireland · 2 returns Housing · Social Protection
- Sent Pre-Budget Submission to TDs, Senators and Councillors
- National One Parent Family Alliance Pre-Budget Submission
Irish Cancer Society Social Protection
- Maternity Leave entitlements
Dublin Rape Crisis Centre Budgetary matters
- Brief relevant Ministers on our pre-budget submission
Atlantic Youth Trust Children and Youth Affairs
- To procure public funding to implement a commitment in the programme for government/ to seek support the operation of a youth development ship.
National Infertility Support and Information Group Health
- NISIG is the only Irish charity supporting and advocacy on behalf of those experiencing fertility issues. NISIG is part of a broader AHR Coalition Group comprising LGBT Ireland, 221 Plus group, Equality for Children, Rainbow Families Equality Network, Irish Gay Dads & Independent Living. Main aim of the coalition is to ensure that equality is secured, and the human rights of children conceived using AHR, their intended parents and families are protected and advanced in legislation and policy.
Irish Council for International Students (ICOS) Justice and Equality
- Requested a meeting with Minister Roderic O'Gorman to discuss racism affecting international students
The Prevention and Early Intervention Network Budgetary matters
- Submission of PEIN's pre-Budget 2023 submission to relevant government departments
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).
Irish Foster Care Association Budgetary matters
- To increase supports for those caring for children in foster care as well as contributory pensions for retired foster carers
Women for Election Justice and Equality
- Increasing the number of women elected as TD's and Local Councillors. Maternity Leave for Public Representatives. Gender Quotas in Local, European and Seanad Elections. Tackling abuse of politicians. Research of the barriers to women's participation in politics. Remote voting for Dail and Seanad. Childcare/Care expenses to be included in SIPO eligible expenses

Ruth Coppinger — People Before Profit-Solidarity 0 votes · 0 questions · 0 new lobbying returns

Quiet week — no questions filed or new lobbying returns.