Kildare South — week of Mon, 19 Sept — Watch Them Work

What your Kildare South TDs did this week

Mon, 19 Sept – 25 Sept 2022 · 5 TDs · 4 bills voted on · 0 questions · 128 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 Martin Heydon

Voted against 2 Cathal Berry · Patricia Ryan

Did not vote 4 Fiona O'Loughlin · Mark Wall · Seán Ó Fearghaíl · Shónagh Ní Raghallaigh

Measures to Assist with Household Bills

2022-09-21 · 1 vote

An amendment to the bill · motion failed 59–80

Voted for 1 Patricia Ryan

Voted against 2 Cathal Berry · Martin Heydon

Did not vote 4 Fiona O'Loughlin · Mark Wall · Seán Ó Fearghaíl · Shónagh Ní Raghallaigh

Security of Electricity Supply

2022-09-21 · 1 vote

The motion · motion passed 13–6

Voted for 1 Cathal Berry

Abstained 2 Martin Heydon · Patricia Ryan

Did not vote 4 Fiona O'Loughlin · Mark Wall · Seán Ó Fearghaíl · Shónagh Ní Raghallaigh

Energy Security

2022-09-21 · 1 vote

An amendment to the bill · motion passed 74–65

Voted for 1 Martin Heydon

Voted against 2 Cathal Berry · Patricia Ryan

Did not vote 4 Fiona O'Loughlin · Mark Wall · Seán Ó Fearghaíl · Shónagh Ní Raghallaigh

Fiona O'Loughlin — Fianna Fáil 0 votes · 0 questions · 27 new lobbying returns

New lobbying 27 returns

Disabled Drivers Association of Ireland Transport
- Transport for People with Disabilities
Fórsa trade union Education and Training
- Contacting members of the Dáil Eireann education committee on an upcoming Fórsa presentation to the committee on the union's campaign to increase the minimum qualification standards for SNAs.
Irish Family Planning Association Health
- National and international policy on sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR)
Family Carers Ireland Transport
- Inclusive transport for people with disability and their carers
Immigrant Council of Ireland Justice and Equality
- Cross-party briefing in Leinster House concerning Ireland's response to supporting Ukrainian nationals who have arrived in Ireland since February 2022
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.
Law Society of Ireland Employment
- Protected Disclosures (Amendment) Bill 2022
Technological Universities Association Education and Training
- Submission to Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education: mental health in tertiary education
Pfizer Economic Development and Industry
- COVID-19 Trips waiver - vaccines and therapeutics
Merchants QuayIreland Ltd Community
- Proposals re drugs treatment, homelessness mental health and related matters
Pinnacle Public Affairs Ltd Education and Training
- Budget 2023 submission for increased funding for digital, hybrid and flexible learning
Ibec · 2 returns Education and Training · Finance
- Ibec priorities regarding the National Training Fund
- Financial Services Ireland campaign “Financial Services in Ireland – Skills of the Future”
Down Syndrome Ireland Health
- Funding for further education courses
Autism Spectrum Information, Advice and Meeting Point Ltd, Trading as AsIAm Health
- Wrote to members of the Oireachtas Autism, Health and Disability Matters Committee expressing our concern at the proposal to exclude Autistic people from the CAMHS prescribing audit
The Union of Students in Ireland Education and Training
- Lobby on the HEA bill 2022
Irish Penal Reform Trust Justice and Equality
- Attendance at Committee on Disability Matters to discuss 'Access to Justice'
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
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
National Women's Council of Ireland Economic Development and Industry
- Gender Quotas for Corporate Boards
KARE Promoting People with Intellectual Disabilities Community
- Urgent request for the publication of the Action Plan for the Disability Capacity Review.
Irish Cancer Society Health
- Health Policy
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.
Muiriosa Foundation Health
- Disability Service Providers lobby Government and local public representatives to support the campaign by the National Federation of Voluntary Service Providers to seek their support in expediting the publication of the Action Plan for the Disability Capacity Review in advance of finalising Budget 2023.
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.
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

Mark Wall — Labour Party 0 votes · 0 questions · 12 new lobbying returns

New lobbying 12 returns

Montague Communications Ltd · 2 returns Budgetary matters · Transport
- Pre-budget process
- Air Navigation and Transport Bill
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
- Pre budget submission 2023
Local Development Companies Network CLG Budgetary matters
- Pre-Budget Process
Autism Spectrum Information, Advice and Meeting Point Ltd, Trading as AsIAm · 3 returns Education and Training · Children and Youth Affairs · Health
- In response to an announcement from the Department of Education relating to the establishment of "Special Education Centres" and a shortage of appropriate school places for Autistic students we lobbied for emergency legislation and associated measures to address the issue
- Engaged with the Labour Party on the Private Members Autism Bill
- Wrote to members of the Oireachtas Autism, Health and Disability Matters Committee expressing our concern at the proposal to exclude Autistic people from the CAMHS prescribing audit
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.
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).

Martin Heydon — Fine Gael 4 votes · 0 questions · 46 new lobbying returns

New lobbying 46 returns

The Association of Farm & Forestry Contractors in Ireland (FCI) Ltd · 4 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
- 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)
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA · 15 returns Finance · Environment · Taxation · Agriculture · Energy and Natural Resources
- 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 and Low Carbon Development (Amendment) Act 2021
- IFA Budget 2023 Submission-Measures to mitigate increased cost of production and general inflationary pressures
- Farm Safety Week 18th to 22nd July
- CAP 2023-2027 - Inclusion of Equine Support
- Farm Family Continual Professional Development - Online Farm Safety Training
- Input Crisis
- Rooftop Solar
- Solar Energy and the Agriculture Industry
- Fine Gael Agriculture and Rural Development Conference
ABP Foods Agriculture
- Information visit to ABP Demonstration farm on the environmental benefits of improved genetics and efficiencies in the dairy beef herd
Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers Association · 2 returns Agriculture
- Fuel, Fertiliser and Feed Costs
- Organic Scheme
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’
Family Carers Ireland Budgetary matters
- Pre budget submission 2023
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
Chambers Ireland Economic Development and Industry
- Challenges and opportunities for business countrywide
Horse Sport Ireland · 2 returns Budgetary matters · Sports and Recreation
- HSI Budget 2023 Submission - Supports for the Sport Horse Sector
- Investment in Irish equestrain sport
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
Ibec · 2 returns Food · Economic Development and Industry
- Sustainability of the Irish whiskey and drinks industry
- SpiritsEUROPE Congress
Macra na Feirme · 2 returns Agriculture
- Make the Moove
- Land Mobility, mental health, cap reform, generational renewal
The Irish Co-operative Organisation Society Ltd Agriculture
- ICOS Pre Budget Submission
KARE Promoting People with Intellectual Disabilities Community
- Urgent request for the publication of the Action Plan for the Disability Capacity Review.
Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers Association Agriculture
- Fine Gael Conference on agriculture and rural development.
Muiriosa Foundation Health
- Disability Service Providers lobby Government and local public representatives to support the campaign by the National Federation of Voluntary Service Providers to seek their support in expediting the publication of the Action Plan for the Disability Capacity Review in advance of finalising Budget 2023.
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
- 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).
Flutter Entertainment PLC Justice and Equality
- General Scheme of the Gambling Regulation Bill
Irish Bioenergy Association Agriculture
- Brief the minister on the JTF Midlands Bioenergy Development Project and update him on progress and the completion date of the EIP Small Biogas Demonstration Project funded by his department
Galway Chamber Tourism
- Sister cities – Chicago & Milwaukee visit
Agricultural Consultants Association - ACA · 3 returns Agriculture
- Submission relating to any proposed support of new staff appointments in the public advisory service.
- Requesting an extension to the AETS farmer training deadline to the 31st of December 2022
- ACA Budget 2023 Submission

Seán Ó Fearghaíl — Fianna Fáil 0 votes · 0 questions · 14 new lobbying returns

New lobbying 14 returns

One Family Justice and Equality
- Oireachtas Business
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 Road Haulage Association Transport
- Road haulage sector, Brexit & Northern Ireland Protocol, Issues facing haulage industry, Budget Submission 2023
The Irish Traveller Movement Justice and Equality
- Progression on the Forum on a Family Friendly Parliament
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
Ibec Finance
- Financial Services Ireland campaign “Financial Services in Ireland – Skills of the Future”
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
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
KARE Promoting People with Intellectual Disabilities Community
- Urgent request for the publication of the Action Plan for the Disability Capacity Review.
Irish Council for Civil Liberties · 2 returns Justice and Equality · Communications
- Parliamentary Procedure
- CCTV Footage and Recordings Pertaining to the Oireachtas
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.
Muiriosa Foundation Health
- Disability Service Providers lobby Government and local public representatives to support the campaign by the National Federation of Voluntary Service Providers to seek their support in expediting the publication of the Action Plan for the Disability Capacity Review in advance of finalising Budget 2023.
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).

Shónagh Ní Raghallaigh — Sinn Féin 0 votes · 0 questions · 0 new lobbying returns

Quiet week — no questions filed or new lobbying returns.