Cork South-Central — week of Mon, 16 Jan

What your Cork South-Central TDs did this week

Mon, 16 Jan – 22 Jan 2023 · 5 TDs · 1 bill voted on · 2 questions · 460 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 Micheál Martin · Simon Coveney

Voted against 1 Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire

Did not vote 3 Jerry Buttimer · Pádraig Rice · Séamus McGrath

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire — Sinn Féin 1 vote · 2 questions · 40 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 2 total

Education 2 questions
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Education if she has considered establishing a national voluntary redeployment panel to allow teachers who wish to relocate between schools in different counties to keep their permanent and contract of indefinite duration status and allow easier transfer. [63596/22]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Education if he will provide an update on providing permanent accommodation for a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1086/23]

New lobbying 40 returns

ActionAid Ireland Foreign Affairs
- Highlight new paper pubished by ActionAid and Irish teacher's unions "Education V Austerity" to the Foreign Affairs and Education Committees along with Ivana Bacik and Colm Brophy.
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.
Fórsa trade union Health
- Communication with certain TDs concerning the appropriate resourcing of Children's Disability Network Teams, under the HSE's Progressing Disability Services
Irish Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - IACP Health
- Counselling In Schools Programme/Pilot
Heneghan PR Housing
- Providing an update regarding a planning application for a proposed development of a 92 unit residential development at site at Bessboro, Blackrock, Co. Cork
Multiple Sclerosis Ireland Health
- Multiple Sclerosis Ireland sent a Christmas card to a number of Oireachtas members to thank them for their support in 2022 and ask that they continue to support MS Ireland in 2023
Irish Pharmaceutical Healthcare Association Health
- Medicines innovation - Arrange meeting with LIF (Danish biopharmaceutical association) to discuss policy matters in relation to medicines innovation
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.
Institute of Physics Education and Training
- To promote the potential opportunities that exist if there is a greater focus on Physics.
Vulcan Consulting Limited Health
- EU Pharmaceutical Strategy
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"
Orsted Onshore Ireland Midco Limited Energy and Natural Resources
- Meeting with Deputy Donnchadh O'Laoghaire
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
Irish Second-Level Students' Union (ISSU) Education and Training
- Email sent to Senator Pauline O'Reilly requesting a meeting to discuss the ISSU Student Voice Policy Platform with the intention of seeking her party signature on the document.
Hume Brophy Agriculture
- Education opportunities in the Irish veterinary sector
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.
Cork Chamber · 2 returns Economic Development and Industry · Development and Zoning
- Cork Chamber Dublin Dinner
- Letter sent regarding : Cost of energy - significant measures needed from Government to support businesses
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA Environment
- Climate Action Act - Impact of Sectoral Emissions Ceiling for Agriculture
Irish Development Education Association Budgetary matters
- Pre-Budget Submission
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.
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.
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.
Technological Universities Association Education and Training
- Submission to and meeting with Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education: mental health in tertiary education
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
Wind Energy Ireland · 3 returns Education and Training · Environment · Energy and Natural Resources
- Skills for Zero-Carbon Report
- Resources for State agencies to support the delivery of renewable energy.
- Development of the electricity grid
Epilepsy Ireland Education and Training
- Criteria for the deferred sitting for Leaving Cert exams
Red Flag Consulting Limited Justice and Equality
- Gambling Regulation Bill 2022
Autism Spectrum Information, Advice and Meeting Point Ltd, Trading as AsIAm Education and Training
- Engaged on issues relating to the AON process in schools
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

Jerry Buttimer — Fine Gael 0 votes · 0 questions · 42 new lobbying returns

New lobbying 42 returns

Irish Exporters Association Trade
- Meeting on the work of the IEA
Society of the Irish Motor Industry Taxation
- Budget Submission - the key issues for SIMI in Budget 2023 is taxation and incentive policy in relation to motor vehicles, particularly Electric Vehicle (EV) Supports and EV charging infrastructure and in relation to tax, no increases in VRT, Road Tax or BIK in Budget 2023.
LGBT Support and Advocacy Network Ireland CLG · 5 returns Justice and Equality · Health
- Protection of LGBT+ Refugees
- Health (Assisted Human Reproduction) Bill 2022
- Legislative and programme protection for trans and non-binary people
- Hate Speech and Hate Crime
- Legislation re ban on conversion practices
Hanover Media Strategy Limited Transport
- Sharing pre-Budget submission ahead of Budget 2023
Heneghan PR Housing
- Providing an update regarding a planning application for a proposed development of a 92 unit residential development at site at Bessboro, Blackrock, Co. Cork
RWE Renewables Ireland (formerly Innogy Renewables Ireland Limited) Energy and Natural Resources
- Information about proposed local wind farm developments
NCBI Health
- Technical Aids Grant for Assistive Technology
Multiple Sclerosis Ireland · 2 returns Health
- Multiple Sclerosis Ireland invited all Oireachtas members to support their Pre-Budget Submission by attending their AV room briefing
- Multiple Sclerosis Ireland sent a Christmas card to a number of Oireachtas members to thank them for their support in 2022 and ask that they continue to support MS Ireland in 2023
Gibney Communications · 2 returns Education and Training · Health
- To engage with politicians to discuss the benefits of Ireland's membership to CERN.
- To highlight the need for greater public information and education to reduce the misuse of alcohol in Ireland.
Institute of Physics Education and Training
- To promote the potential opportunities that exist if there is a greater focus on Physics.
Irish Cancer Society Health
- Breast cancer awareness
Chambers Ireland · 2 returns Transport
- Drivers Licences
- NCT Certificates issuance
Institute of Professional Auctioneers and Valuers Housing
- Raising concerns with the implementation of the Residential Zoned Land Tax.
Kathleen O'Meara Public Affairs Consultant Health
- The need for a national strategy and plan to address deficits in the provision of supports around adult hearing loss provision.
Premier Lotteries Ireland Designated Activity Company Public Expenditure and Reform
- Player Protection and the National Lottery
Vertex Pharmaceuticals (Europe) Limited Health
- Meeting to discuss access to cystic fibrosis medicines in Ireland
The Wheel Community
- The Wheel attended the Fine Gael Ard Fheis and spoke with a number of TDs and Senators about current issues facing the community and voluntary sector.
Dublin AIDS Alliance CLG trading as HIV Ireland Health
- HIV and AIDS - World AIDS Day 2022, Changes to blood donations policy by IBTS, Monkeypox and vaccine rollout, funding for services for HIV testing and outreach
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.
Cork Chamber · 2 returns Economic Development and Industry
- Cork Chamber Dublin Dinner
- Letter sent regarding support of 50m swimming pool
Immigrant Council of Ireland Justice and Equality
- Ukraine Refugee Crisis – need for greater communication, planning etc. Concern re accommodation in medium term.
Irish Development Education Association Environment
- Raising among Fine Gael public reps of the need for coherent policies for SDG implementation in Ireland
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.
Uber Transport
- Uber's operations in Ireland
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA Finance
- Live Animal Crib 2022
Family Carers Ireland Budgetary matters
- meeting of the oireachtas interest group on Family carers to discuss current issues of importance
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.
Ibec Economic Development and Industry
- Ibec priorities for business heading into 2023
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
National Women's Council of Ireland Health
- Every Woman Report and Abortion Review
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
Irish Hotels Federation Tourism
- Seeking measures to support Ireland's tourism and hospitality industry during recovery in response to global economic uncertainty, the energy crisis and increased levels inflation and cost of doing business

Micheál Martin — Fianna Fáil 1 vote · 0 questions · 161 new lobbying returns

New lobbying 161 returns

One Family · 2 returns Justice and Equality · Social Protection
- Constitutional Reform
- One-Parent Family supports and payments
The Health Policy Partnership Health
- Heart failure
Irish Street Arts, Circus and Spectacle Network Arts
- Increased practical, policy, legislative and financial supports towards the development of Street, Circus and Spectacle arts
CPL Fuels Ireland Ltd. Energy and Natural Resources
- Engagement regarding Government implementation of new solid fuel regulations
BeLonG To Youth Services Ltd. Justice and Equality
- Legislative and programme protection for trans and non-binary people
Devenish · 2 returns Agriculture
- On 12th September, Professor Alice Stanton (Devenish Nutrition & Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland) gave a presentation to the Fianna Fáil Think-In about her work to promote and protect the reputation of livestock products' contribution to a healthy diet
- On the 18th November, An Taoiseach Micheál Martin visited Devenish's research farm at Dowth, Co. Meath
ActionAid Ireland Foreign Affairs
- Sent ActionAid's report on how to ensure a gender-responsive EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive to then Minister for Enterprise Leo Vradkar, then Taoiseach Micheal Martin and then Minister for Foreign Affairs Simon Coveney as well as MEPs Frances Fitzgerald, Deirdre Clune, Barry Andrews and Grace O'Sullivan.
Túath Housing Association Housing
- Official Opening of 44 homes in Mullingar, Co. Westmeath
Carlow College, St. Patrick's Education and Training
- Strategic positioning.
Dignity4Patients Justice and Equality
- Commission of Investigation and Inquiry into Abuse by former Surgeon Michael Shine in Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital Drogheda 1964 - 1995
Early Childhood Ireland Children and Youth Affairs
- Budget 2023
Troy Studios Arts
- Email letter on the changing nature and potential of the audio-visual sector and role of the Section 481 Taxes Consolidated Act 1997.
LGBT Support and Advocacy Network Ireland CLG · 2 returns Health
- Health (Assisted Human Reproduction) Bill 2022
- Legislative and programme protection for trans and non-binary people
Heneghan PR Housing
- Providing an update regarding a planning application for a proposed development of a 92 unit residential development at site at Bessboro, Blackrock, Co. Cork
Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers Association Agriculture
- National Ploughing Championships.
Multiple Sclerosis Ireland Health
- Multiple Sclerosis Ireland sent a Christmas card to a number of Oireachtas members to thank them for their support in 2022 and ask that they continue to support MS Ireland in 2023
Transgender Equality Network Ireland Justice and Equality
- Legislative and programme protection for trans and non-binary people
Irish Pharmaceutical Healthcare Association Health
- Congratulations on appointment. Seek support for fast access to new medicines and for innovation in the EU Pharmaceutical Strategy.
Gibney Communications · 2 returns Education and Training · Health
- 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.
- To highlight the need for greater public information and education to reduce the misuse of alcohol in Ireland.
Acquired Brain Injury Ireland · 2 returns Health
- Implementing the Neuro-rehabilitation Strategy/Implementation Framework
- Implementing the Neuro-rehabilitation Strategy/Implementation Framework
Irish Congress of Trade Unions Health
- Support the Extension of World Trade Organisation TRIPS decision to Covid-19 therapeutics and diagnostics
Institute of Physics Education and Training
- To promote the potential opportunities that exist if there is a greater focus on Physics.
Immigrant Council of Ireland Justice and Equality
- The main objective was to share ICI’s political manifesto and try to schedule meetings with political representatives
Chambers Ireland · 2 returns Housing · Local Government
- Importance of Housing as the consistent biggest issue across Chamber network
- Highlighting the significant burden of commercial rates on business, the need for a more modern system to be devised and consideration of the Commission on Taxation reports comments in this area
Disability Federation of Ireland Budgetary matters
- ODG Pre Budget Submission 2023
Vulcan Consulting Limited · 2 returns Health
- Rare Disease Policy in Ireland
- Rare Disease Policy in Ireland
South Dublin Chamber Finance
- Addressing increasing costs to business
Galway Traveller Movement Housing
- A local Galway City Councillor went on local radio and promoted Anti Traveller Rhetoric and discriminatory view points
Irish Concrete Federation Taxation
- Defective Concrete Products Levy - Budget 2023
Alcohol Action Ireland · 5 returns Health
- Alcohol cancer link
- World Health Organisation Awareness event for Alcohol Related Harm
- State-sponsored Alcohol Office
- Fianna Fáil Ardheis 1st October 2022
- Fianna Fáil Ardheis 1st October 2022
Shannon Chamber Tourism
- Request to Government to enable the transfer of Shannon Heritage sites in Co. Clare from the Shannon Airport Group plc to Clare County Council.
Pavee Point Traveller & Roma Centre · 2 returns Justice and Equality
- Outcomes for Traveller Women
- Equality of outcomes for Travellers in health, education, employment and accommodation
Dublin Simon Community Housing
- Briefing on Homeless, Health and Dublin Simon work
Premier Lotteries Ireland Designated Activity Company Public Expenditure and Reform
- Player Protection and the National Lottery
Rockwood Consulting ULC Communications
- Presented An Taoiseach with the findings of a research report focused on digital accessibility and inclusion
SMBC Aviation Capital Limited EU Affairs
- EU sanctions in relation to Russia and leased aircraft
The Irish Academy of Engineering · 2 returns Energy and Natural Resources
- Issue of the Irish Academy of Engineering report "Restoring Confidence in Ireland's Energy Supply"
- Issue of Irish Academy of Engineering response to the "Review of the Security of Energy Supply in Ireland's Electricity and Natural Gas Systems consultation"
Age Action Community
- Attendance at the National Civic Forum
Irish Hospital Consultants Association Health
- Proposed Consultant Contract, acute hospital capacity, infrastructure and resource deficits, including Consultant vacancies and recruitment & retention of Consultants.
Christian Aid Ireland Foreign Affairs
- Ireland's climate priorities at COP27
National Federation of Voluntary Service Providers Supporting People with Intellectual Disability · 6 returns Budgetary matters · Health
- Calling for funding in Budget 2023 to ensure the sustainability of vital services for people with Intellectual Disabilities
- Oireachtas Disability Group Budget 2023
- Oireachtas Disability Group Budget 2023
- Oireachtas Disability Group calling for the Transfer of Disability Functions from the Department of Health to the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth.
- Calling for an additional €100 million in urgent funding and multi-annual funding provisions for the charitable and voluntary sector
- Calling for the Covid Pandemic Special Recognition Payment to be paid to employees of Section 39 organisations
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 Justice and Equality
- Reception and support of refugees and asylum seekers
The Wheel Community
- The Wheel took part in the Second Shared Island Forum as part of its iCommunity initiative and encouraged Government to continue to support the CV sector to participate in the initiative.
ALONE Health
- Older persons' policy in relation to social welfare payments, healthcare funding, housing for older people
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.
Fair Seas Ireland · 3 returns Environment
- Tagging DPOs on Twitter - raising awareness levels of MPA process in Ireland and Europe
- Fianna Fail, Green Party and Sinn Fein Ard Fheises
- Welcoming elected representatives back to Dail and stating Fair Seas is looking forward to working with them on new MPA legislation
Pinnacle Public Affairs Ltd Housing
- Provision of Modular Units for Ukrainian Refugees at Cork Airport Hotel
AM O'Sullivan PR Ltd. Energy and Natural Resources
- Contact with public representatives to introduce the new interim CEO of Barryroe Offshore Energy
Cork Chamber · 8 returns Economic Development and Industry · Development and Zoning
- Taoiseach visit to Cork Chamber Office
- Marymount Hospice Ball
- Letter regarding Offshore wind investor exits – Government must provide more certainty
- Letter sent regarding Garda resources in Cork
- Letter sent regarding support of 50m swimming pool
- Letter sent regarding: PSO Cork to Belfast route - Cork Airport
- Letter sent regarding: Cork Airport - Regional Airport Funding
- Letter sent regarding : Cost of energy - significant measures needed from Government to support businesses
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA · 13 returns Environment · Agriculture · Finance · Taxation
- Climate Action Act - Impact of Sectoral Emissions Ceiling for Agriculture
- Pig Crisis
- 2nd Shared Island Forum
- National Economic and Social Council (NESC)
- Pig & Poultry Protests - Cavan
- Food Vision Sub-Groups 2030
- National and World Ploughing Championships 2022 - IFA Stand
- 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
Co-operative Housing Ireland Society Limited Housing
- Delays in Housing Delivery -Irish Water connections of new homes
Pfizer · 3 returns Energy and Natural Resources · Budgetary matters · Economic Development and Industry
- Potential energy shortages
- Budget 2023
- COVID-19 Trips waiver - vaccines and therapeutics
Vodafone Ireland · 2 returns Economic Development and Industry
- Correspondence providing a summary of topics discussed at meeting, including contribution to society, key policy priorities and potential areas of partnership.
- Meeting to discuss Vodafone's economic and societal contribution and commitment to Ireland, challenges and solutions facing the sector across Europe. Discussion also covered are of policy crossover including SME, education and health & opportunities to partner.
The Irish Traveller Movement Justice and Equality
- Sanction of anti Traveller political discourse. Energy Credit equivalence for Travellers. Resources for inclusion and diversity education programme - Yellow Flag. Limerick pilot Community Development Programme. Traveller inclusion eviction ban bill.Section 29 appeals. Review of Criminal Trespass legislation
Clúid Housing Housing
- Social housing provision
BioMarin International Limited Health
- Rare Disease Policy in Ireland
Irish National Organisation of the Unemployed Budgetary matters
- In late August the INOU's 2023 Pre-Budget submission was sent to key Government Ministers and Ministers of State.
Sustainable Water Network (SWAN) Environment
- EU Nature Restoration Law
MSD Economic Development and Industry
- Positioning Ireland in the Global Biopharmaceutical Industry
Coillte CGA Agriculture
- Engagement on Coillte's forestry strategic vision
Raidió Teilifís Éireann Communications
- RTÉ current and future funding.
Irish Security Industry Association Employment
- Communications in an attempt to ensure that all efforts were made by the Government to have the negotiated and agreed terms of the Security Employment REgulation Order come into effect.
American Chamber of Commerce Ireland Economic Development and Industry
- Discussion of AmCham’s Priorities & the US-Ireland Business Relationship
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
Q4PR Trade
- Highlight unintended Impact of the sanctions on western aviation companies following Russian invasion of Ukraine
Construction Industry Federation (CIF) · 2 returns Economic Development and Industry
- Shared Island Forum with An Taoiseach broadcast from Dublin Castle
- In person LEEF Plenary Meeting in Department of Taoiseach
Uber Transport
- Uber's operations in Ireland
BiggerStage Economic Development and Industry
- The development of the unscripted production sector in Ireland
Huhtamaki Cup Print Ltd. Environment
- Circular Economy, Waste Management (Amendment) and Minerals Development (Amendment) Bill 2022
Friends of the Earth · 2 returns Energy and Natural Resources · Environment
- Recommendations on energy crisis, energy poverty and decarbonisation
- Climate policy and engagement
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals (Ireland) DAC Health
- Update on AstraZeneca operations in Ireland
Philanthropy Ireland Community
- Pre budget submission seeking advancement of Philanthropy Policy and relevant supports for activation of policy
Cannabis Industry Council (Ireland) Trade
- On policy relating to cannabis specifically as it affects the cannabis industry
The ONE Campaign · 2 returns Foreign Affairs
- Thank for contributions for the Global Fund
- Inviting Martin and Varadkar, and Higgins as Bono's guests for the Surrender Dublin show
Ruhama Justice and Equality
- Invite to attend conference
Johnson & Johnson Vision Care (Ireland) Energy and Natural Resources
- Security of energy supply in Ireland
Irish Tourist Industry Confederation · 2 returns Tourism
- Irish tourism's value proposition
- Report by economist Jim Power that makes the case clearly and unambiguously in favour of the extension beyond February 28th 2023 of the 9% Vat rate
Childhood Development Initiative Children and Youth Affairs
- Practice, policy and research developed in Ireland in relation to improving educational and other outcomes for children and young people.
NewsBrands Ireland Taxation
- Reduction on VAT on print and digital newspapers
Community Workers' Limited Community
- CWI continues to work with a range of NGOs to lobby government to improve the community response to the Ukraine crisis
Irish Council for Civil Liberties · 2 returns Health · Justice and Equality
- Assisted Decision Making (Capacity) Legislation
- Oireacthas Business
Environmental Pillar · 2 returns 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
- Meeting to discuss: Future of Social Dialogue Cost of living challenges Climate Action Plan Biodiversity funding Wellbeing Framework
Yuno Limited Energy and Natural Resources
- Target further supports for vulnerable customers
Meta Platforms Ireland Ltd · 3 returns Justice and Equality · Economic Development and Industry
- EU-US Data Transfers
- Ireland’s digital policy
- Sharing Meta's vision for the metaverse and exchanging views on how Ireland can position itself as a front-runner in Immersive Technologies.
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.
Bon Secours Health System CLG Health
- Raised the possibility of including frontline Private Hospital healthcare staff in the Pandemic Bonus Payment scheme
Irish Bioenergy Association Energy and Natural Resources
- Photograph and briefing to An Taoiseach about the Midlands Bioenergy Development Project at the National Ploughing Championships
Ibec · 7 returns EU Affairs · Employment · Communications · Finance · Economic Development and Industry
- Ireland's role in the EU
- Labour Employer Economic Forum
- Ibec priorities for Labour Employer Economic Forum
- Proposed amendment to criminal liability provisions in the Online Safety and Media Regulations bill
- Digital Services Act and Online Safety and Media Regulations bill Overlap and Divergence
- Unintended impact of the sanctions against Russia on western aircraft leasing and aviation companies
- Ongoing pension reform and the rollout of the Auto Enrolment (AE) Savings System
Irish Institutional Property Housing
- Update on institutional investor funding support of Housing for All (HfA) and discussion on IIP policy priorities
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
National Women's Council of Ireland Health
- Abortion Review
Amnesty International Ireland · 2 returns Trade · Environment
- Letter re Ireland's support for extension of WTO TRIPS Decision to Covid-19 therapeutics and diagnostics
- Communication with Taoiseach's office following up Amnesty International's Secretary General's request to meet Taoiseach at COP27
Trócaire Budgetary matters
- Climate Justice
Youth Work Ireland Foreign Affairs
- Initiation of an event or programme for young people from the UK and Ireland
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
John Gallagher · 2 returns Community · Energy and Natural Resources
- Promotion of Policies of The Wheel for charity, social enterprise and community and voluntary sector
- Development of new renewable energy facilities
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
LauraLynn Ireland's Children's Hospice Health
- Opening of LauraLynn's Cork/Kerry Hub with Taoiseach Mícheal Martin as special guest.
Irish Hotels Federation Tourism
- Seeking measures to support Ireland's tourism and hospitality industry during recovery in response to global economic uncertainty, the energy crisis and increased levels inflation and cost of doing business
Galway Chamber Economic Development and Industry
- Taoiseach visit to Galway Technology Centre (GTC)

Pádraig Rice — Social Democrats 0 votes · 0 questions · 0 new lobbying returns

Quiet week — no questions filed or new lobbying returns.

Séamus McGrath — Fianna Fáil 0 votes · 0 questions · 0 new lobbying returns

Quiet week — no questions filed or new lobbying returns.