Wicklow — week of Mon, 19 Sept

What your Wicklow TDs did this week

Mon, 19 Sept – 25 Sept 2022 · 5 TDs · 4 bills voted on · 22 questions · 281 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 Simon Harris · Stephen Donnelly · Steven Matthews

Voted against 2 Jennifer Whitmore · John Brady

Did not vote 2 Edward Timmins · Pat Casey

Measures to Assist with Household Bills

2022-09-21 · 1 vote

An amendment to the bill · motion failed 59–80

Voted for 2 Jennifer Whitmore · John Brady

Voted against 3 Simon Harris · Stephen Donnelly · Steven Matthews

Did not vote 2 Edward Timmins · Pat Casey

Security of Electricity Supply

2022-09-21 · 1 vote

The motion · motion passed 13–6

Abstained 5 Jennifer Whitmore · John Brady · Simon Harris · Stephen Donnelly · Steven Matthews

Did not vote 2 Edward Timmins · Pat Casey

Energy Security

2022-09-21 · 1 vote

An amendment to the bill · motion passed 74–65

Voted for 3 Simon Harris · Stephen Donnelly · Steven Matthews

Voted against 2 Jennifer Whitmore · John Brady

Did not vote 2 Edward Timmins · Pat Casey

Edward Timmins — Fine Gael 0 votes · 0 questions · 1 new lobbying return

New lobbying 1 return

Codling Wind Park Limited Energy and Natural Resources
- Update on the offshore and onshore elements to the CWP Project and related public policy issues

Jennifer Whitmore — Social Democrats 4 votes · 13 questions · 39 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 13 total

Health 6 questions
- 2022-09-20 Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Health the reason that ambulances cannot transfer medically complex children to hospitals for appointments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45452/22]
- 2022-09-20 Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Health the efforts that he is taking to ensure that children with medically complex needs are not waiting in hospital for long periods of time to receive an MRI scan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45453/22]
- 2022-09-20 Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Health the reason that medically complex children are transferred to adult services; the reason that there is no young adult level of care for medically complex children and children needing palliative care; if there are plans to provide services specific to children with medically complex needs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45454/22]
- 2022-09-20 Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Health if there are plans to include support teams in hospitals for parents that spend long periods of time in hospital with their sick child; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45455/22]
- 2022-09-20 Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Health his plans to ensure that a child with highly complex medical needs, when they turn 18, do not have to lose or change vital palliative support, school supports, or respite supports in order that there is continuity of care; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45456/22]
- 2022-09-20 Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Health if children with medically complex needs have to choose between a specially-adapted seat over a specialised bed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45457/22]
Environment 3 questions
- 2022-09-20 Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications when stakeholders can expect the consultation on private wires and direct lines to be released in relation to data centres (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45917/22]
- 2022-09-20 Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he will provide information on the area of land that will require to be drained to facilitate the proposed Derryadd windfarm by Bord na Móna; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45937/22]
- 2022-09-20 Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he will respond to an invitation request by an organisation (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45938/22]
Housing 3 questions
- 2022-09-20 Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the reason that individuals cannot avail of the local authority home loan and the first-home scheme at the same time; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45919/22]
- 2022-09-20 Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage when it is envisaged that the foreshore unit and the National Parks & Wildlife Service will conclude whether there is a need for updated or new guidance in relation to the assessment of proposed geophysical activities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45920/22]
- 2022-09-21 Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will suspend the hare coursing season due to the increased number of reported cases of highly-pathogenic avian influenza H5N1; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46159/22]
Rural 1 question
- 2022-09-20 Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development if there will be opportunities for rural community groups to access CLÁR funding to purchase vehicles as part of their operation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45918/22]

New lobbying 39 returns

One Family · 2 returns Justice and Equality · Social Protection
- Parental Alienation
- Public Sector Duty
Fair Seas Ireland · 3 returns Environment
- Discussion about environmental legislation progress and meet Fair Seas funders at Parliament Buildings
- Supplying information for Dáil debate
- Fair Seas attended National Biodiversity conference to introduce campaign and increase profile of MPAs in Ireland
National Women's Council of Ireland Health
- NWC advocacy on International Surrogacy policy & legislative developments
Community Law & Mediation Justice and Equality
- Pre-budget submission on access to civil legal aid and energy poverty
Irish Wheelchair Association (IWA) Budgetary matters
- ODG lobbying Day in the Oireachtas
Society of St. Vincent de Paul Children and Youth Affairs
- Engagement with elected officials and civil servants as part of the National One Parent Family Alliance
Hanover Media Strategy Limited Energy and Natural Resources
- Ocean Winds' offshore wind projects in Ireland
Irish Family Planning Association Health
- National and international policy on sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR)
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.
CHILDREN'S RIGHTS ALLIANCE - REPUBLIC OF IRELAND LIMITED Communications
- To advocate for the establishment of an online safety commissioner with appropriate powers
National Youth Council of Ireland Children and Youth Affairs
- Funding for NYCI pre-Budget priorities and youth work organisations
Irish Wildbird Conservancy · 2 returns Environment · Agriculture
- Avian Flu
- Retention of Hedgerows within the Common Agriculture Policy
Mental Health Reform · 2 returns Budgetary matters · Health
- 1. The Cost of Disability Report Action Plan 2. The Disability Capacity Review Action Plan 3. The Implementation of the Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Act 2015 & Amendment Bill 2022
- Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) (Amendment) Bill 2022, Reform of the Mental Health Act 2001, Launch of Dual Diagnosis and Dual Recovery Research Report
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
Social Enterprise Republic of Ireland Economic Development and Industry
- Contact various persons / bodies to appeal the decision to refuse our application for SSNO funding
Vertex Pharmaceuticals (Europe) Limited Health
- Meeting to discuss access to cystic fibrosis medicines in Ireland
Ibec Finance
- Financial Services Ireland campaign “Financial Services in Ireland – Skills of the Future”
Codling Wind Park Limited Energy and Natural Resources
- Update on the offshore and onshore elements to the CWP Project and related public policy issues
Wind Energy Ireland Energy and Natural Resources
- Cost of renewable electricity
SIPTU - Services Industrial Professional Trade Union Children and Youth Affairs
- Increase investment in Early Years to support better pay, quality and affordability.
KARE Promoting People with Intellectual Disabilities Community
- Urgent request for the publication of the Action Plan for the Disability Capacity Review.
Huhtamaki Cup Print Ltd. Environment
- Circular Economy, Waste Management (Amendment) and Minerals Development (Amendment) Bill 2022
Friends of the Earth · 5 returns Energy and Natural Resources · Agriculture · Environment
- Joint recommendations on energy poverty and energy pollution
- National and EU legislation re fossil gas infrastructure
- Agriculture Emissions
- National Retrofit Plan Recommendations
- Sectoral Emission Ceilings
ESB Energy and Natural Resources
- Briefing with Jennifer Whitmore TD on energy prices and Corporate Strategy, and to discuss the need for more floating offshore wind to achieve climate action targets. Also discussed the role of hydrogen in this context.
Trócaire · 2 returns Foreign Affairs
- Sustainable Food Systems
- Business and Human Rights
Mag Mell Energy Ireland Ltd. · 2 returns Energy and Natural Resources
- Correspondence to members of the Oireachtas Committee on Environment and Climate Action ahead of its meeting with Minister Eamon Ryan TD, the CRU and Eirgrid on Tuesday, 30th August.
- Meeting requests to discuss the detail of 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

John Brady — Sinn Féin 4 votes · 1 question · 27 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 1 total

Foreign 1 question
- 2022-09-21 Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the reason for his support of the decision by European Union Foreign Ministers to renew the EU-Israel Association Council for the first time since 2012; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46070/22]

New lobbying 27 returns

Hanover Media Strategy Limited Energy and Natural Resources
- Ocean Winds' offshore wind projects in Ireland
Rare Diseases Ireland Health
- Letter requesting support for National Screening Advisory Committee Bill 2020
Irish Family Planning Association Health
- National and international policy on sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR)
Irish Road Haulage Association Transport
- Road haulage sector, Brexit & Northern Ireland Protocol, Issues facing haulage industry, Budget Submission 2023
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”
DOCHAS - THE IRISH ASSOCIATION OF NON- GOVERNMENTAL DEVELOPMENT ORGANISATIONS · 2 returns Foreign Affairs
- Dóchas Pre-Budget Submission 2023: Global good crisis, Horn of Africa, ODA, Climate
- Horn of Africa Crisis Briefing
Codling Wind Park Limited Energy and Natural Resources
- Update on the offshore and onshore elements to the CWP Project and related public policy issues
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 Justice and Equality
- UK Legacy Bill
Trócaire · 3 returns Foreign Affairs
- Sustainable Food Systems
- Human rights in Israel and the occupied Palestinian territory
- Business and Human Rights
Mag Mell Energy Ireland Ltd. · 2 returns 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).
- Meeting requests to discuss the detail of 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)
Christian Aid Ireland · 2 returns Foreign Affairs
- Meetings with IOPT partners re: human rights situation
- Meeting with Deputy John Brady

Pat Casey — Fianna Fáil 0 votes · 0 questions · 13 new lobbying returns

New lobbying 13 returns

Heneghan PR Housing
- Pre budget submission
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.
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
Hanover Media Strategy Limited Transport
- Shared Pre-Budget 2023 submission to inform policy on shared transport, electrification and vehicle supply
Ibec Finance
- Financial Services Ireland campaign “Financial Services in Ireland – Skills of the Future”
Insurance Ireland · 3 returns Banking and Financial Institutions
- On behalf of members, to raise awareness of consumer campaign launch.
- On behalf of members, to raise awareness of the outcome of European Commission investigation
- On behalf of members to lend support to the insurance reform agenda.
Codling Wind Park Limited Energy and Natural Resources
- Update on the offshore and onshore elements to the CWP Project and related public policy issues
SSE plc Energy and Natural Resources
- Email and briefing note on Offshore Wind Energy Council (OWIC)
Mag Mell Energy Ireland Ltd. Energy and Natural Resources
- Meeting requests to discuss the detail of 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)

Simon Harris — Fine Gael 4 votes · 0 questions · 79 new lobbying returns

New lobbying 79 returns

Waterford Chamber of Commerce · 2 returns Budgetary matters · Education and Training
- Pre-Budget Submission
- Student Universal Support Ireland (SUSI) Grant Income Threshold
One Family Budgetary matters
- Pre-Budget Submission 2023
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA · 7 returns Agriculture · Education and Training · Finance
- Farm Safety Week 18th to 22nd July
- Tuberculosis (TB) Programme
- Agri Environment Scheme
- Leaving Certificate Module on Climate Action
- Brexit Adjustment Reserve (BAR)
- Input Crisis
- Ash Dieback
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
Bassline Strategy Ltd Health
- Advocacy based on Croí’s National Survey on Echocardiography Services
Banking & Payments Federation Ireland Banking and Financial Institutions
- BPFI advice for senior citizens transferring bank accounts
Hanover Media Strategy Limited Energy and Natural Resources
- Ocean Winds' offshore wind projects in Ireland
Irish Lung Fibrosis Association Health
- Irish Lung Fibrosis Association Newsletter as a matter of information regarding the work of ILFA on behalf of those living with pulmonary fibrosis in Ireland
Paul Allen & Associates Public Relations Housing
- Pre Budget Submission for Hardware Association Ireland
The Irish Hospice Foundation Health
- Impact of Sharon Foley's work on the areas of dying, death and bereavement
Foróige, National Youth Development Organisation Education and Training
- Meeting with Minister Simon Harris to discuss the role non-formal education can play in helping young people better prepare for the demands of higher education.
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.
Irish Development Education Association Education and Training
- HEA Bill
National Centre for Youth Mental Health Children and Youth Affairs
- Informal meeting with Minister Simon Harris
The Irish Traveller Movement Justice and Equality
- Progression on the Forum on a Family Friendly Parliament
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
Irish Congress of Trade Unions Employment
- Apprenticeship Action Plan
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
National Youth Council of Ireland · 2 returns Education and Training
- Reduction in further and higher education contribution charges
- A letter from the NYCI CEO to the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science requesting a meeting to discuss the NYCI STEAM in Youthreach project, the need to address the gap in STEAM and science education in Youthreach, and the possibility of the Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science funding the next phase of development of the project.
CHILDREN'S RIGHTS ALLIANCE - REPUBLIC OF IRELAND LIMITED Budgetary matters
- National One Parent Family Alliance (NOPFA) pre-budget submission
Teneo Strategy Ireland Limited Education and Training
- Meeting request to discuss the work of the UCD Professional Academy and professional upskilling
Irish Pharmacy Union Health
- Third Level Capacity for Education of Pharmacists
Chambers Ireland · 2 returns Education and Training · Economic Development and Industry
- Skills Development
- Challenges and opportunities for business countrywide
Engineers Ireland Education and Training
- National Conferring 2022 of Engineers Ireland
Image Learning and Development Training Network, company Limited by Guarantee T/A HABIC Education and Training
- Seeking financial support for employers training apprentices on the national apprenticeship program and the development of a new apprenticeship in the area of barbering and beauty therapy.
Hume Brophy · 2 returns Education and Training · Agriculture
- To discuss the future of Explorium, Ireland's National Sports and Science Centre
- Education opportunities in the Irish veterinary sector
Irish Wildbird Conservancy Agriculture
- Retention of Hedgerows within the Common Agriculture Policy
EPIC Empowering People in Care Children and Youth Affairs
- Fourth National Access Plan, a strategic access plan for equity for equity of access, participation and success in higher education, 2022-2028
JKS Communications Education and Training
- English language classes for displaced Ukranians
Pinnacle Public Affairs Ltd · 2 returns Housing · Education and Training
- Provision of Social and Affordable Housing
- Budget 2023 submission for increased funding for digital, hybrid and flexible learning
Irish Universities Association · 2 returns Education and Training
- Publication of Leaving Certificate results
- HEA Bill 2022 Amendments
Uplift Health
- Communications re National Maternity Hospital
Social Enterprise Republic of Ireland Economic Development and Industry
- Contact various persons / bodies to appeal the decision to refuse our application for SSNO funding
Vertex Pharmaceuticals (Europe) Limited Health
- Meeting to discuss access to cystic fibrosis medicines in Ireland
Ibec · 4 returns Local Government · EU Affairs · Education and Training · Finance
- Technology Ireland priorities for the Electoral Reform Bill
- EU Medical Device Regulation (MDR)
- Ibec support for the launch of the National Access to Apprenticeship Programme
- Financial Services Ireland campaign “Financial Services in Ireland – Skills of the Future”
Marc Coleman Budgetary matters
- General thought leadership on use of public funds and economic isues
Cork Chamber Budgetary matters
- Distribution of Cork Chamber Budget 2023 Submission
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
Limerick Chamber Budgetary matters
- Communicating Budgetary priorities for Mid West Business Community
Codling Wind Park Limited Energy and Natural Resources
- Update on the offshore and onshore elements to the CWP Project and related public policy issues
SSE plc Energy and Natural Resources
- Email and briefing note on Offshore Wind Energy Council (OWIC)
Restaurants Association of Ireland Education and Training
- Meeting re hospitality training centre & apprenticeships
KARE Promoting People with Intellectual Disabilities Community
- Urgent request for the publication of the Action Plan for the Disability Capacity Review.
Higher Education Colleges Association (HECA) · 3 returns Education and Training
- The current Exchequer C4 funding streams which provides top slice funding to the National Forum does not allow either the HEA or the National Forum, to include the HECA member HEIs in the participation and collaboration of National Forum projects to enhance national teaching and learning. Previously HECA member HEIs were able to participate as well as receive funding for the National Forum Seminar Series.
- HECA inclusion in the National Skills Council addresses a significant omission of the expertise of the majority of private HEIs. The private HE sector has provided innovative and responsive skills over the last few decades and positively collaborated and cooperated with DFHERIS in addressing the national COVID-19 HE needs. It is essential that the government continue to strengthen existing partnerships and recommit to working together to address the current and future skills needs of the country
- Currently, most students in HECA member HEIs are unable to avail of either the SUSI or FSD. The proposed amendment provides an opportunity for students attending HECA member HEIs who are awarded designated institutions of higher education status under the HEA Bill to access SUSI and FSD.
American Chamber of Commerce Ireland · 2 returns Economic Development and Industry · Taxation
- Public consultation on a Unified Tertiary Education Sector
- AmCham Budget 2023 Submission
Institute of Professional Auctioneers and Valuers Housing
- Encourage the provision of housing for third level students through a joint campaign between IPAV, Government and Union of Students Ireland to promote the rent-a- room scheme with the addition of providing references.
Irish Council for Civil Liberties Justice and Equality
- Usage of Facial Recognition Technology
Meta Platforms Ireland Ltd Economic Development and Industry
- Sharing Meta's vision for the metaverse and exchanging views on how Ireland can position itself as a front-runner in immersive technologies
John Gallagher Education and Training
- Irish Federation of University Teachers (IFUT) policies on higher education
Friends of the Earth Education and Training
- Higher Education Authority Bill
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.
Focus Ireland Social Protection
- National One Parent Family Alliance Pre-Budget Submission
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) Education and Training
- Submitted PQs via Cian O'Callaghan TD to the Minister for Further and Higher Education Research Innovation and Science
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.
Teachers' Union of Ireland Education and Training
- Budget Submission observations and recommendations in relation to the preparation by government of a budget
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