Limerick County — week of Mon, 19 Sept

What your Limerick County TDs did this week

Mon, 19 Sept – 25 Sept 2022 · 3 TDs · 4 bills voted on · 12 questions · 77 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 Niall Collins · Patrick O'Donovan

Voted against 1 Richard O'Donoghue

Measures to Assist with Household Bills

2022-09-21 · 1 vote

An amendment to the bill · motion failed 59–80

Voted for 1 Richard O'Donoghue

Voted against 2 Niall Collins · Patrick O'Donovan

Security of Electricity Supply

2022-09-21 · 1 vote

The motion · motion passed 13–6

Voted for 1 Richard O'Donoghue

Abstained 2 Niall Collins · Patrick O'Donovan

Energy Security

2022-09-21 · 1 vote

An amendment to the bill · motion passed 74–65

Voted for 2 Niall Collins · Patrick O'Donovan

Voted against 1 Richard O'Donoghue

Niall Collins — Fianna Fáil 4 votes · 9 questions · 22 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 9 total

Foreign 2 questions
- 2022-09-20 Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if his attention has been drawn to the case of persons (details supplied); if he will have the Irish Consulate in Pakistan assist in the matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45612/22]
- 2022-09-22 Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will assist a married couple (details supplied) who are in distress; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46463/22]
Education 2 questions
- 2022-09-20 Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Education if a student (details supplied) will be issued a bus ticket; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45836/22]
- 2022-09-22 Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Education the reason that a person (details supplied) was not considered for redeployment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46546/22]
Transport 1 question
- 2022-09-20 Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Transport if he can examine a submission (details supplied); if he can provide feedback on same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45479/22]
Defence 1 question
- 2022-09-20 Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Defence the status of the sale and transfer of lands from Edward Street Barracks to a school (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45432/22]
Health 1 question
- 2022-09-20 Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Health if he can assist a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45478/22]
Enterprise 1 question
- 2022-09-21 Deputy Niall Collins asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment his views on a matter (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46223/22]
Children 1 question
- 2022-09-22 Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if the social care needs of a group (details supplied) are being catered for; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46460/22]

New lobbying 22 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
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
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.
Chambers Ireland Education and Training
- Budget 2023
Shannon Chamber Agriculture
- 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.
Hume Brophy Agriculture
- Education opportunities in the Irish veterinary sector
Pinnacle Public Affairs Ltd Housing
- The Provision of Housing in Kilmallock, Co. Limerick
Macra na Feirme Finance
- Macra na Feirme 2023 Budget - VAT Review
Ibec Finance
- Financial Services Ireland campaign “Financial Services in Ireland – Skills of the Future”
Limerick Chamber Budgetary matters
- Communicating Budgetary priorities for Mid West Business Community
Friends of the Earth Energy and Natural Resources
- Joint recommendations on energy poverty and energy pollution
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
Mag Mell Energy Ireland Ltd. · 2 returns Energy and Natural Resources
- Meeting request to discuss alternative liquified natural gas (LNG) import options for Ireland including potential reuse of existing physical infrastructure at the Kinsale Head Gas Field, following commentary in favour of the proposed Shannon LNG Terminal
- 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
Eli Lilly and Company Economic Development and Industry
- Introduction to Lilly Corporate and Lilly operations in Ireland
Epilepsy Ireland Health
- Seeking update on issues being experienced by Mid-West paediatric epilepsy services in UHL
Institute of Physics Education and Training
- to promote the potential opportunities that exist if there is a greater focus on Physics.

Patrick O'Donovan — Fine Gael 4 votes · 0 questions · 26 new lobbying returns

New lobbying 26 returns

The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA · 9 returns Environment · Agriculture
- 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
- Flooding at Lough Funshinagh, Co. Roscommon
An Taisce The National Trust for Ireland Heritage
- Submission on weathering erosion of Irish Crosses National Monuments
Shannon Group plc Transport
- National Aviation Policy
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 Georgian Society · 2 returns Heritage
- Recommendation for government to buy lands at Castletown House, Co. Kildare
- Recommendations on the restoration of Kilmacurragh House, Co Wicklow
Hume Brophy Education and Training
- To discuss the future of Explorium, Ireland's National Sports and Science Centre
Shannon Chamber Agriculture
- 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.
Vulcan Consulting Limited Economic Development and Industry
- Business operations in Ireland
Aughinish Alumina Limited EU Affairs
- To raise awareness of the risk to employment at Aughinish and the impact on the EU aluminium industry as a result of the Russian invasion of Ukraine and very high energy prices
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
ESB Energy and Natural Resources
- Update regarding plans for GreenAtlantic@Moneypoint. The role of hybrid connections and an increase in floating offshore wind targets. Briefing on ESB’s operations on the River Shannon and discussion regarding ESB’s interest in undertaking further fish conservation measures to preserve fish stocks into the future.
Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers Association Agriculture
- Meeting with Minister Patrick O'Donovan on farm policy matter.
Mag Mell Energy Ireland Ltd. · 2 returns Energy and Natural Resources
- Meeting request to discuss alternative liquified natural gas (LNG) import options for Ireland including potential reuse of existing physical infrastructure at the Kinsale Head Gas Field, following commentary in favour of the proposed Shannon LNG Terminal
- 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
Eli Lilly and Company Economic Development and Industry
- Introduction to Lilly Corporate and Lilly operations in Ireland

Richard O'Donoghue — Independent Ireland 4 votes · 3 questions · 29 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 3 total

Education 1 question
- 2022-09-22 Deputy Richard O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Education if discussions are expected to reimburse host families for school transport for foreign-exchange pupils attending school; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46443/22]
Further and Higher Education 1 question
- 2022-09-22 Deputy Richard O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if discussions are expected with colleges to help students acquire accommodation in the student complexes that are housed by families and not students; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46444/22]
Health 1 question
- 2022-09-22 Deputy Richard O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Health the number of persons who availed of the Cross-Border Directive in tabular form; and the procedures which they required. [46442/22]

New lobbying 29 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
Shannon Group plc Transport
- National Aviation Policy
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
Heneghan PR Housing
- Pre budget submission
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
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.
Shannon Chamber Agriculture
- 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.
Macra na Feirme · 10 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
Ibec Finance
- Financial Services Ireland campaign “Financial Services in Ireland – Skills of the Future”
Irish Petroleum Industry Association Ltd. Energy and Natural Resources
- The potential of low carbon liquid fuels to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from the home heating sector
Irish Penal Reform Trust Justice and Equality
- IPRT report on the rights, needs and experiences of foreign national and minority ethnic groups in prison
Vulcan Consulting Limited Economic Development and Industry
- Business operations in Ireland
Irish Men's Sheds Association Budgetary matters
- Additional Funding for a Charity Organisation
221+ Patient Suport Group Health
- 221+ strategy launch, 221+ member needs and women's health going forward
Eli Lilly and Company Economic Development and Industry
- Introduction to Lilly Corporate and Lilly operations in Ireland
Irish Bioenergy Association Transport
- Lobbying and briefing of Oireachtais members on the role of bioenergy in transport