Cork East — week of Mon, 16 Jan

What your Cork East TDs did this week

Mon, 16 Jan – 22 Jan 2023 · 4 TDs · 1 bill voted on · 50 questions · 166 new lobbying filings

Votes this week

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business

2023-01-18 · 1 vote

The week's Dáil business schedule · motion passed 74–55

Voted for 2 David Stanton · James O'Connor

Voted against 2 Pat Buckley · Seán Sherlock

Did not vote 2 Liam Quaide · Noel McCarthy

James O'Connor — Fianna Fáil 1 vote · 4 questions · 49 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 4 total

Transport 2 questions
- 2023-01-19 Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Transport the position regarding the ongoing progress of the Cork metropolitan area transport strategy in the areas of road and rail infrastructure; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2273/23]
- 2023-01-19 Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Transport the position regarding the N25 Midleton to Youghal project, including the Castlemartyr bypass; if he will provide a timeline for the project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2274/23]
Public 2 questions
- 2023-01-19 Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the criteria which are applied for promotion relating to interdepartmental staff in the civil service; if any concerns have been identified for interdepartmental staff promotions within the civil service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2275/23]
- 2023-01-19 Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the position regarding inflation-related cost increases to capital projects within the national development plan; if costings of such increases are available, if he will he provide same in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2276/23]

New lobbying 49 returns

Irish Exporters Association Trade
- Meeting on the work of the IEA
Coach Tourism and Transport Council of Ireland Finance
- CTTC pre-Budget 2023 submission briefing
TPA Research Transport
- Irish aviation policy
Unite the Union, Ireland Region Transport
- Need for regulation of the motor mechanics trade; commitment from the National Car Testing Service to hire only qualified mechanics at decent terms and conditions.
Hanover Media Strategy Limited · 2 returns Transport
- Sharing pre-Budget submission ahead of Budget 2023
- To highlight the disruption caused to car rental operators as a result of NCT delays
RWE Renewables Ireland (formerly Innogy Renewables Ireland Limited) Energy and Natural Resources
- Information about proposed local wind farm developments
NCBI Transport
- Road Traffic and Roads Bill 2021
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 Cancer Society Banking and Financial Institutions
- The 'Right to be Forgotten'
Chambers Ireland · 3 returns Social Protection · Transport
- Low pay commission report
- Drivers Licences
- NCT Certificates issuance
Murray Energy and Natural Resources
- FEL 4/19 gas exploration licence held by Europa Oil & Gas
Institute of Professional Auctioneers and Valuers Housing
- Raising concerns with the implementation of the Residential Zoned Land Tax.
Premier Lotteries Ireland Designated Activity Company Public Expenditure and Reform
- Player Protection and the National Lottery
BoyleSports Communications
- Gambling Regulation Bill 2022 - Letter with a meeting invite sent to relevant TD's in relation to certain sections of the Gambling Regulation Bill 2022
Vulcan Consulting Limited Agriculture
- Forestry policy and programmes
The Irish Academy of Engineering Energy and Natural Resources
- Issue of the Irish Academy of Engineering report "Restoring Confidence in Ireland's Energy Supply"
Irish Hospital Consultants Association Health
- Pre-budget submission concerning the 2023 health budget on increased capacity and resourcing needs of acute hospital and mental health services, recruitment and retention of consultants, and clinical indemnity.
Screen Composers Guild of Ireland Arts
- Introduction of AVMS levy as part of Audiovisual Sectoral Group within Online Safety and Media Regulation Bill
Migrant Rights Centre Ireland Employment
- Amendments to Employment Permit Legislation
Dyslexia Association of Ireland Education and Training
- Oireachtas Presentation for Dyslexia Awareness Month presenting findings from a recent survey on the experiences of Irish people with dyslexia, and highlighting issues which need to be addressed.
AM O'Sullivan PR Ltd. Energy and Natural Resources
- Contact with Minister Simon Coveney and James O'Connor TD
Cork Chamber Economic Development and Industry
- Cork Chamber Dublin Dinner
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA · 7 returns Environment · Finance · Taxation
- Climate Action Act - Impact of Sectoral Emissions Ceiling for Agriculture
- IFA Budget 2023 Submission - Residential Zoned Land Tax
- IFA Budget 2023 Submission - Measures to support Climate Action
- IFA Budget 2023 Submission - Measures to Support Farmers through Brexit
- IFA Budget 2023 Submission - Measures to Support Farm Enterprises
- IFA Budget 2023 Submission - Measures to mitigate increased cost of production and general inflationary pressures
- IFA Budget 2023 Submission - Agri Taxation
Gas Networks Ireland Energy and Natural Resources
- 1. Discussions on Gas Networks Ireland’s ambition to introduce more biomethane into national gas network 2. Security of Supply. 3. Energy Transition (SEAI net-zero study, actions in support of the climate action plan, network preparedness for Hydrogen. 4) Obligations of GNI under the Climate Act.
Mag Mell Energy Ireland Ltd. Energy and Natural Resources
- AV Room briefing session organised by Deputy Michael Collins TD on the Mag Mell proposal to import non-fracked LNG using FSRUs and existing physical infrastructure at the Kinsale Head Gas Field.
Irish Distillers Economic Development and Industry
- Irish Distillers welcomed the Taoiseach and other public representatives to Midleton Distillery to mark the unveiling of expansion plans
Uber Transport
- Uber's operations in Ireland
Friends of the Earth Energy and Natural Resources
- Recommendations on energy crisis, energy poverty and decarbonisation
Ruhama Justice and Equality
- Invite to attend conference
Irish Offshore Operators' Association CLG Energy and Natural Resources
- Provided a covering letter and a copy of IOOA's submission to the Consultation of the Review of the Security of Energy Supply of Ireland’s Electricity and Natural Gas Systems.
Atticus Partners Ltd Communications
- Online safety
Environmental Pillar Environment
- Calling on elected representatives to support greater ambition within the negotiations with the European Commissions on the proposal for a regulation on Nature Restoration
DP Energy Ireland Limited Energy and Natural Resources
- Overview of Inis Ealga Marine Energy Park
Association of Consulting Engineers of Ireland Environment
- Construction Industry Council (CIC) letter to all TDs in relation to the challenges facing the construction and wider built environment sector, including recent announcement of a concrete levy. Priorities for the industry were also addressed.
Horse Racing Ireland Agriculture
- Attendance at Horse Racing Ireland Awards
Irish Solar Energy Association Energy and Natural Resources
- Promotion of solar PV deployment in Republic of Ireland through appropriate Government policy and regulatory/legislative framework.
Irish Medical Organisation Budgetary matters
- Budget 2023
Trócaire EU Affairs
- Business and Human Rights
Cobh and Harbour Chamber Economic Development and Industry
- Dinner hosted by Cobh & Harbour Chamber - Road access to Cobh and Green Wind Energy in the Cork Harbour Area
Alcohol Forum Ireland Education and Training
- Community campaign to ensure that schools based prevention on alcohol and other drugs is free from alcohol industry influence and funding

Liam Quaide — Social Democrats 0 votes · 0 questions · 3 new lobbying returns

New lobbying 3 returns

RWE Renewables Ireland (formerly Innogy Renewables Ireland Limited) Energy and Natural Resources
- Information about proposed local wind farm developments
Irish Wheelchair Association (IWA) Housing
- Contacted TD's and Councillors to garner support for members of IWA who where in need of wheelchair liveable housing
Irish Distillers Economic Development and Industry
- Irish Distillers welcomed the Taoiseach and other public representatives to Midleton Distillery to mark the unveiling of expansion plans

Noel McCarthy — Fine Gael 0 votes · 0 questions · 1 new lobbying return

New lobbying 1 return

RWE Renewables Ireland (formerly Innogy Renewables Ireland Limited) Energy and Natural Resources
- Information about proposed local wind farm developments

Pat Buckley — Sinn Féin 1 vote · 1 question · 25 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 1 total

Enterprise 1 question
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Pat Buckley asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he has commenced the comprehensive independent evaluation recommended by the National Competitiveness and Productivity Council into the cumulative impact of a range of measures which it states represent a cost to employers through administration burdens and resourcing and which could be particularly burdensome for SMEs; and if the evaluation has not commenced, when work will commence. [63403/22]

New lobbying 25 returns

COPD Support Ireland Health
- Presentation about COPD and the work of COPD Support Ireland in the AV room of Oireachtas.
Fórsa trade union Education and Training
- Presentation to the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Autism - on the experience of members in health and education sectors in relation to supporting autistic people in public services
EI-H2 LIMITED Energy and Natural Resources
- Promote economic opportunity of Irish renewable energy supply chain and energy transition in achieving net zero 2050 for Ireland and Europe.
Irish Thoracic Society Health
- Issues impacting the care of people with lung disease particularly staffing shortages and infrastructural challenges in pulmonary function laboratories, reducing access to timely diagnosis.
Mental Health Reform · 2 returns Budgetary matters · Health
- Budget 2023 & the Cost of Waiting
- Reform of the Mental Health Act 2001
RWE Renewables Ireland (formerly Innogy Renewables Ireland Limited) Energy and Natural Resources
- Information about proposed local wind farm developments
Irish Cancer Society Banking and Financial Institutions
- The 'Right to be Forgotten'
Premier Lotteries Ireland Designated Activity Company Public Expenditure and Reform
- Player Protection and the National Lottery
The Irish Academy of Engineering Energy and Natural Resources
- Issue of the Irish Academy of Engineering report "Restoring Confidence in Ireland's Energy Supply"
Irish Hospital Consultants Association Health
- Pre-budget submission concerning the 2023 health budget on increased capacity and resourcing needs of acute hospital and mental health services, recruitment and retention of consultants, and clinical indemnity.
Screen Composers Guild of Ireland Arts
- Introduction of AVMS levy as part of Audiovisual Sectoral Group within Online Safety and Media Regulation Bill
Dyslexia Association of Ireland Education and Training
- Oireachtas Presentation for Dyslexia Awareness Month presenting findings from a recent survey on the experiences of Irish people with dyslexia, and highlighting issues which need to be addressed.
Mag Mell Energy Ireland Ltd. Energy and Natural Resources
- AV Room briefing session organised by Deputy Michael Collins TD on the Mag Mell proposal to import non-fracked LNG using FSRUs and existing physical infrastructure at the Kinsale Head Gas Field.
Irish Distillers Economic Development and Industry
- Irish Distillers welcomed the Taoiseach and other public representatives to Midleton Distillery to mark the unveiling of expansion plans
Friends of the Earth Energy and Natural Resources
- Recommendations on energy crisis, energy poverty and decarbonisation
Ruhama Justice and Equality
- Invite to attend conference
Irish Offshore Operators' Association CLG Energy and Natural Resources
- Provided a covering letter and a copy of IOOA's submission to the Consultation of the Review of the Security of Energy Supply of Ireland’s Electricity and Natural Gas Systems.
Environmental Pillar Environment
- Calling on elected representatives to support greater ambition within the negotiations with the European Commissions on the proposal for a regulation on Nature Restoration
Association of Consulting Engineers of Ireland Environment
- Construction Industry Council (CIC) letter to all TDs in relation to the challenges facing the construction and wider built environment sector, including recent announcement of a concrete levy. Priorities for the industry were also addressed.
Ibec Economic Development and Industry
- Enterprise, investment and economic priorities for the Cork Region
Irish Solar Energy Association Energy and Natural Resources
- Promotion of solar PV deployment in Republic of Ireland through appropriate Government policy and regulatory/legislative framework.
Irish Medical Organisation Budgetary matters
- Budget 2023
Autism Spectrum Information, Advice and Meeting Point Ltd, Trading as AsIAm Health
- Engaged with members of the Oireachtas Committee on Autism
Alcohol Forum Ireland Education and Training
- Community campaign to ensure that schools based prevention on alcohol and other drugs is free from alcohol industry influence and funding