Louth — week of Mon, 19 Sept — Watch Them Work

What your Louth TDs did this week

Mon, 19 Sept – 25 Sept 2022 · 5 TDs · 4 bills voted on · 45 questions · 142 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 Fergus O'Dowd

Voted against 4 Ged Nash · Imelda Munster · Peter Fitzpatrick · Ruairí Ó Murchú

Did not vote 3 Erin McGreehan · Joanna Byrne · Paula Butterly

Measures to Assist with Household Bills

2022-09-21 · 1 vote

An amendment to the bill · motion failed 59–80

Voted for 3 Ged Nash · Imelda Munster · Ruairí Ó Murchú

Voted against 2 Fergus O'Dowd · Peter Fitzpatrick

Did not vote 3 Erin McGreehan · Joanna Byrne · Paula Butterly

Security of Electricity Supply

2022-09-21 · 1 vote

The motion · motion passed 13–6

Voted for 1 Peter Fitzpatrick

Abstained 4 Fergus O'Dowd · Ged Nash · Imelda Munster · Ruairí Ó Murchú

Did not vote 3 Erin McGreehan · Joanna Byrne · Paula Butterly

Energy Security

2022-09-21 · 1 vote

An amendment to the bill · motion passed 74–65

Voted for 1 Fergus O'Dowd

Voted against 4 Ged Nash · Imelda Munster · Peter Fitzpatrick · Ruairí Ó Murchú

Did not vote 3 Erin McGreehan · Joanna Byrne · Paula Butterly

Erin McGreehan — Fianna Fáil 0 votes · 0 questions · 33 new lobbying returns

New lobbying 33 returns

The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA Agriculture
- Farm input price crisis
One Family Social Protection
- Public Sector Duty
Disabled Drivers Association of Ireland Transport
- Transport for People with Disabilities
Montague Communications Ltd Budgetary matters
- Pre-budget process
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.
Irish Family Planning Association Health
- National and international policy on sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR)
Family Carers Ireland · 2 returns Budgetary matters · Transport
- Pre budget submission 2023
- Inclusive transport for people with disability and their carers
Gibney Communications Education and Training
- To highlight the Drinkaware commissioned research on Parents, Alcohol and Covid-19
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
National Youth Council of Ireland Children and Youth Affairs
- Funding for NYCI pre-Budget priorities and youth work organisations
Macra na Feirme · 8 returns Agriculture
- 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”
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 · 2 returns Justice and Equality
- IPRT report on the rights, needs and experiences of foreign national and minority ethnic groups in prison
- 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
Instinctif Partners Public Affairs Ireland Energy and Natural Resources
- An overview of how EnergyCloud can use some of Ireland's surplus renewable energy, which would otherwise be wasted, to help tackle fuel poverty
Alcohol Awareness Foundation Limited · 2 returns 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
- Follow up email regarding the briefing on new research regarding parents, in the context of the Drinkaware's Junior Cycle Alcohol Education Programme and ongoing public education & awareness work
Irish Cancer Society · 2 returns Health
- Health Policy
- Pre-Budget Submission 2023
Huhtamaki Cup Print Ltd. Environment
- Circular Economy, Waste Management (Amendment) and Minerals Development (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).

Ged Nash — Labour Party 4 votes · 12 questions · 43 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 12 total

Finance 6 questions
- 2022-09-22 Deputy Ged Nash asked the Minister for Finance his views on the recommendations in the recent report by the Commission on Taxation and Welfare that wealth and capital taxes should increase materially as a proportion of tax revenues; his plans to broaden the tax base and generate additional Exchequer revenue from additional taxes on wealth and assets in order to sustain public spending and to meet the challenges of the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46486/22]
- 2022-09-22 Deputy Ged Nash asked the Minister for Finance his plans, if any, to reduce the rate of VAT applied on condoms and menstrual cups to 0%; the estimated cost to the Exchequer of reducing the rate on said products to 0%; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46208/22]
- 2022-09-22 Deputy Ged Nash asked the Minister for Finance if he is concerned by the recent findings of the Report of the Commission of Investigation IBRC that a senior official at his Department made an unauthorised disclosure of confidential information regarding the sale process for an organisation (details supplied); if he believes that it is appropriate that the same official now represents the State’s interest in relation to the liquidation of IBRC in their role as head of the shareholding and financial advisory division at his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46207/22]
- 2022-09-22 Deputy Ged Nash asked the Minister for Finance if he is concerned about the impact of rising European Central Bank interest rates on mortgage holders; his plans, if any, to put a cap on variable mortgage interest rates to protect homeowners; if he agrees that the current code of conduct on mortgage arrears needs to be updated to provide greater protection to homeowners who may be in arrears; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46205/22]
- 2022-09-22 Deputy Ged Nash asked the Minister for Finance his views on the recent Tax and Welfare Commission Report’s findings that wealth and capital taxes should increase materially as a proportion of tax revenues; his plans, if any, to increase such taxes in order to put the public finances on a sustainable footing as outlined in the Programme for Government; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46204/22]
- 2022-09-22 Deputy Ged Nash asked the Minister for Finance if he, or any of his Departmental officials, were provided with any prior written or verbal notice regarding the decision of a bank (details supplied) on 21 July 2022 to terminate cash services at a number of its branches; if he or his officials were in possession of a document before the bank’s announcement of the decision to terminate cash services at a number of its branches on 22 July 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46206/22]
Health 2 questions
- 2022-09-20 Deputy Ged Nash asked the Minister for Health his views on a policy issue raised by an organisation (details supplied) regarding the closure of sexual health services in the north east; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45805/22]
- 2022-09-21 Deputy Ged Nash asked the Minister for Health his plans, if any, to extend the provision of free condoms to all persons under 25 years, regardless of gender, as part of the State’s existing free contraceptives scheme; the estimated cost to the Exchequer of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46172/22]
Public 1 question
- 2022-09-20 Deputy Ged Nash asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he plans to issue a formal circular to all Government Departments and all public bodies in relation to their responsibilities and statutory obligations under the Public Sector Equality & Human Rights Duty under Section 42 of the Irish Human Rights & Equality Commission Act of 2014; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45806/22]
Education 1 question
- 2022-09-20 Deputy Ged Nash asked the Minister for Education if she will consider an application for school transport for a person (details supplied) in Louth in view of the unique circumstances; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45469/22]
Social 1 question
- 2022-09-21 Deputy Ged Nash asked the Minister for Social Protection her plans to hold a pension market review in view of the significant changes and ongoing issues within the sector; her views as to whether or not a full review including consultation with the public and relevant stakeholders is necessary; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46239/22]
Further and Higher Education 1 question
- 2022-09-21 Deputy Ged Nash asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the work he and his Department are undertaking, if any, to ensure all students have fair and equitable online access to further and higher education in light of the ongoing student accommodation crisis; if he agrees that high-level institutions must be proactive and flexible in providing online and remote opportunities to students where possible in view of the fact that the difficulties students have in securing appropriate accommodation; his plans, if any, to issue updated guidance to higher level institutions regarding remote learning; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46115/22]

New lobbying 43 returns

The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA Agriculture
- Farm input price crisis
One Family Budgetary matters
- Pre-Budget Submission 2023
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 Wheelchair Association (IWA) Budgetary matters
- ODG lobbying Day in the Oireachtas
Irish Heart Foundation Finance
- Irish Heart Foundation Pre Budget Submission 2023
Coca-Cola HBC Ireland and Northern Ireland Economic Development and Industry
- To provide Ged Nash TD with an overview of Coca-Cola system priorities in Ireland and an update on global economic issues
Cuala Senior Care Limited Communications
- Meeting Demands of Home Care
Heneghan PR Housing
- Pre budget submission
Montague Communications Ltd · 3 returns Budgetary matters · Housing
- Pre-budget process
- Pre-budget process
- 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.
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.
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.
Vodafone Ireland Economic Development and Industry
- Discussion to provide an overview of the industry proposal for a Shared Rural Network & other key policy areas supporting competitiveness and growth.
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
Irish Association of Investment Managers Finance
- Alternative Investment Funds Manager Directive (AIFMD) Review by the European Parliament
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
National Youth Council of Ireland Local Government
- To ensure support for examination of extension of voting rights for 16 and 17 year olds in Electoral Reform Bill
CHILDREN'S RIGHTS ALLIANCE - REPUBLIC OF IRELAND LIMITED Budgetary matters
- National One Parent Family Alliance (NOPFA) pre-budget submission
Engineers Ireland Economic Development and Industry
- Requesting visit to Leinster House
Scale Ireland Economic Development and Industry
- Budget 2023
Local Development Companies Network CLG Budgetary matters
- Pre-Budget Process
Fórsa trade union Employment
- Seeking support for enhanced redundancy packages for Fórsa members who were to be made redundant through the tendering processes of Public Employment Services by the Department Social Protection,
Coca-Cola Ireland Economic Development and Industry
- To provide Ged Nash TD with an overview of Coca-Cola system priorities in Ireland and an update on global economic issues.
Merchants QuayIreland Ltd Community
- Proposals re drugs treatment, homelessness mental health and related matters
Cooley Distillery Economic Development and Industry
- Introduce to Cooley Distillery and explain our economic and social contribution to the local area.
Ibec · 2 returns Finance
- Financial Services Ireland campaign “Financial Services in Ireland – Skills of the Future”
- Drinks Ireland priorities for Budget 2023
Insurance Ireland Banking and Financial Institutions
- On behalf of members, to make a pre-budget submission.
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
Irish Council for Civil Liberties Justice and Equality
- Parliamentary Procedure
John Gallagher · 2 returns Community · Communications
- Promotion of Policies of The Wheel for charity, social enterprise and community and voluntary sector
- Roll-out of mobile telephony infrastructure nationally
Alcohol Action Ireland Finance
- Submission on Budget 2023
Irish Cancer Society Health
- Pre-Budget Submission 2023
Focus Ireland Social Protection
- National One Parent Family Alliance Pre-Budget Submission
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
- Oireachtas Disability Group Budget lobbying day in the Oireachtas

Joanna Byrne — Sinn Féin 0 votes · 0 questions · 1 new lobbying return

New lobbying 1 return

The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA Agriculture
- Farm input price crisis

Paula Butterly — Fine Gael 0 votes · 0 questions · 1 new lobbying return

New lobbying 1 return

The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA Agriculture
- Farm input price crisis

Ruairí Ó Murchú — Sinn Féin 4 votes · 6 questions · 15 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 6 total

Environment 2 questions
- 2022-09-20 Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the status of the roll-out of the national broadband plan; the number of premises that have been passed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45632/22]
- 2022-09-20 Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the engagements that he has had in recent weeks regarding the security and cost of the State’s energy supply; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45631/22]
Transport 2 questions
- 2022-09-22 Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Transport if he plans to extend all public transport fare reductions to private bus operators; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45719/22]
- 2022-09-22 Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Transport if consideration will be given to including 17- and 18-year-olds on the youth travel card scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45718/22]
Finance 2 questions
- 2022-09-22 Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Finance the status of the work of the Office for the Promotion of Competition in the Insurance Market; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45714/22]
- 2022-09-22 Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Finance the measures that are under consideration to alleviate the huge increases in the cost of energy for small and medium businesses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45715/22]

New lobbying 15 returns

The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA Agriculture
- Farm input price crisis
NBI Infrastructure DAC Communications
- Engagement and information sharing regarding the delivery of broadband infrastructure as part of the National Broadband Plan.
Cuala Senior Care Limited Communications
- Meeting Demands of Home Care
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
Association of Insurance & Financial Brokers trading as Brokers Ireland Finance
- the Road Traffic Amendment Bill
Hanover Media Strategy Limited Transport
- Shared Pre-Budget 2023 submission to inform policy on shared transport, electrification and vehicle supply
Ibec · 3 returns Transport · Finance · Employment
- Business priorities for the GDA Transport Strategy
- Financial Services Ireland campaign “Financial Services in Ireland – Skills of the Future”
- Sick Leave Bill 2022
Friends of the Earth Energy and Natural Resources
- Joint recommendations on energy poverty and energy pollution
Irish Men's Sheds Association Budgetary matters
- Additional Funding for a Charity Organisation
Trócaire Foreign Affairs
- Business and Human Rights
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).