Donegal — week of Mon, 16 Jan

What your Donegal TDs did this week

Mon, 16 Jan – 22 Jan 2023 · 5 TDs · 1 bill voted on · 76 questions · 233 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 1 Charlie McConalogue

Voted against 3 Pearse Doherty · Pádraig Mac Lochlainn · Thomas Pringle

Did not vote 2 Charles Ward · Pat the Cope Gallagher

Charles Ward — 100% RDR 0 votes · 0 questions · 0 new lobbying returns

Quiet week — no questions filed or new lobbying returns.

Charlie McConalogue — Fianna Fáil 1 vote · 0 questions · 129 new lobbying returns

New lobbying 129 returns

Keelings Group Agriculture
- Exclusion of soft fruit sector from the Government Support measures announced for the horticultural sector in April 2022.
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.
Devenish 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
Irish Distillers Association Food
- Enforcement of EU spirits regulations, in particular indicated place of provenance provisions (e.g. Art 21 of 787/19)
Letterkenny Chamber of Commerce Economic Development and Industry
- Chamber Annual Dinner
LGBT Support and Advocacy Network Ireland CLG Health
- Health (Assisted Human Reproduction) Bill 2022
Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers Association · 4 returns Agriculture · Budgetary matters
- Annual General Meeting of ICMSA
- Attendance at Food Vision 2030: A world leader in Sustainable Food Systems.
- Pre-Budget meeting with the Minister for Agriculture, Food & Marine.
- National Ploughing Championships.
The Irish Co-operative Organisation Society Ltd · 2 returns Agriculture
- CAP Strategic Plan / On Farm Capital Investment Scheme
- Veterinary Medicinal Products, Medicated Feeds and Fertiliser Regulation Bill
Irish Thoroughbred Breeders' Association Agriculture
- During the period in question the ITBA engaged with both politicians and officials to ensure equine was included in Tams. Ongoing engagement regarding the Brexit Adjustment Reserve was undertaken. The subject of work permits for non-EU residents was also undertaken
Irish South & East Fish Producers Organisation Limited Marine
- Meeting with Minister McConalogue to discuss Brexit Voluntary Permanent Cessation Scheme and Sustainability Impact Assessment meetings.
Simply Blue Group & its JV Project Companies Energy and Natural Resources
- Met with Charlie McConalogue, Minister for Agriculture, Food & the Marine.
Donegal Youth Service Children and Youth Affairs
- Re-invigoration of Youth Clubs
Freight Transport Association of Ireland Transport
- Highlight concerns of members in the implementation of BCP at Dublin Airport
Irish Wildbird Conservancy · 2 returns Environment
- Inadequate state response to spread of avian influenza in seabirds and waterbirds
- Implementation of Article 17 of the Common Fisheries Policy
Irish fish Producers Organisation Ltd · 2 returns Marine
- Meeting to reveiew TAC Negotiations and
- Meeting re CFP and EU Quota Negotiations. Also submissions regarding the EMFF EMFAF Funded Fuel Measures for Marine Sector
Shannon Chamber Agriculture
- Seeking responses to issues raised by Chamber member companies regarding how changes in Border Custom Post controls for agri-related products arriving at Shannon Airport are impacting/will impact their operations.
Premier Lotteries Ireland Designated Activity Company Public Expenditure and Reform
- Player Protection and the National Lottery
Macra na Feirme · 6 returns Agriculture
- Meeting wiht Minister for Agriculture in advance of the Budget
- Fodder Support Scheme
- Meeting Minister McConalogue in relation to seeking support as promised for the Land Mobility Service and also on Forgotten Farmers
- Seeking support for Forgotten Farmers and Land Mobility Service
- Meeting with Minister for Agriculture on supports for generational renewal
- Food Vision Beef and Sheep Group
FoodCloud Food
- During visit to Dublin Hub in relation to the launch of the Food Waste Prevention Roadmap - raised the matter of funding for the growers project
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.
Veterinary Ireland · 3 returns Agriculture
- Communications with the Minister, Chief Veterinary Officer (CVO) and other officials of the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) on the capital funding required to support the costs to Private Veterinary Practitioners (PVPs) associated with the Animal Health Computer System (AHCS), and the proposed National Veterinary Prescription System (NVPS), along with the restoration of FEMPI cuts to ERAD payments.
- Invitations to attend and speak at Veterinary Ireland Annual General Meeting and Conference 25th November 2022.
- Meeting with Minister of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, regarding Veterinary Ireland concerns on the Veterinary Medicinal Products, Medicated Feed and Fertilizer Regulation Bill 2022.
Screen Composers Guild of Ireland Arts
- Introduction of AVMS levy as part of Audiovisual Sectoral Group within Online Safety and Media Regulation Bill
ALDI Ireland Economic Development and Industry
- Meeting with ALDI Ireland at National Ploughing Championships
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 · 4 returns Environment
- Attended an event with Minister McConalogue and asked for a meeting in the New Year and raise awareness of our work on MPAs - including follow up organising emails
- 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
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA · 41 returns Agriculture · Environment · Energy and Natural Resources · Education and Training · Marine · Finance · Public Expenditure and Reform · Taxation · EU Affairs
- Donegal IFA Meeting on Agri Environment Scheme ACRES
- Climate Action Act - Impact of Sectoral Emissions Ceiling for Agriculture
- Renewable Energy
- Drumkeeran Landslide, Co. Leitrim
- Education Requirements for Female Farmers
- Temporary Emergency Crisis Fund for the Fisheries and Seafood Sector
- Sheep Crisis
- Pig Stability Fund
- Residential Zoned Land Tax (RZLT)
- Common Agricultural Policy (CAP)
- Wool Council of Ireland
- Pig Crisis
- Veterinary Medicinal Products, Medicated Feeds and Fertilisers Regulation Bill 2022 - Pre-Legislative Scrutiny
- Agri-Climate Rural Environment Scheme (ACRES) and the Burren Programme
- Nitrates Action Programme (NAP)
- Climate Action Plan 2022
- Brexit Adjustment Reserve (BAR)
- Finance Bill 2022
- Targeted Agricultural Modernisation Scheme (TAMS)
- IFA 68th Annual General Meeting
- Scientific Advisory Committee (SACAHW) on the use of Elector-Ejaculation
- Nature Restoration Targets
- Agriculture and Food Supply Chain Bill 2022
- IFA visit to Ash plantation at Castlebank House in Ardnacrusha
- Pig & Poultry Protests - Cavan
- Food Vision Sub-Groups 2030
- National and World Ploughing Championships 2022 - IFA Stand
- Government Scheme to support businesses with energy costs - State Aid SA. 103569 (2022/N) - Ireland
- 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
- Control of Dogs
- Agri Climate Rural Environment Scheme (ACRES)
- Agri Climate Rural Environment Scheme (ACRES) - Application Numbers
- Sustainable Use Directive
- Office of Fairness and Transparency in the Agri-Food Supply Chain
- IFA Aquaculture AGM 23rd February 2023
- Horticultural Exceptional Payment Scheme (HEPS)
Origin Enterprises plc Agriculture
- Fertiliser market
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
Hume Brophy Agriculture
- Animal Health & Welfare (Amendment) Bill 2022
The Association of Farm & Forestry Contractors in Ireland (FCI) Ltd Agriculture
- Ireland’s CAP Strategic Plan 2023-2027 – Response Proposals from the Association of Farm & Forestry Contractors
Pender & Associates Ltd Economic Development and Industry
- Meeting with ALDI at National Ploughing Championship
Huhtamaki Cup Print Ltd. Environment
- Circular Economy, Waste Management (Amendment) and Minerals Development (Amendment) Bill 2022
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.
Irish Tourist Industry Confederation Tourism
- Irish tourism's value proposition
KILLYBEGS FISHERMEN'S ORGANISATION LTD · 4 returns Marine
- Brexit Blue Economy Scheme
- The legislation regarding access by Norwegian fishing vessels to Irish waters
- The entire Irish fishing fleet has been disproportionately affected by the global fuel crisis which could be ameliorated by the intervention of the Department of Marine by means of a temporary subsidy for marine fuel
- The RSW fleet does not qualify for the Brexit Blue Economy aid package available to other fleet sectors but an alternative (Liquidity scheme) has been proposed
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
- Calling on Irish Ministers to support the adoption of the European Commission's proposal for a Sustainable Use of Plant Protection Products Regulation
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
- Pre budget submission on behalf of Horse Racing Ireland
Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers Association · 9 returns Agriculture · Environment · Finance
- Climate plan sectoral emissions
- EU Nature Restoration Regulation
- Climate Plan Sectoral Targets/ Support for active farming
- Proposals to change Capital Acquisitions Taxes
- CAP Strategic Plan
- TB Programme
- ICSA proposal for a Beef Carbon Scheme
- A scheme to support sheep farmers
- An extra scheme to support suckler farmers
Ibec · 8 returns Food · Economic Development and Industry · Agriculture · EU Affairs
- Brexit Adjustment Reserve funding priorities
- Changes to the new Forestry Programme 2023-2027
- Irish whiskey priorities
- Sustainability priorities for the dairy industry
- Food Vision Beef and Sheep Group recommendations
- Medtech priorities for the EU Medical Device Regulation (MDR)
- Enterprise, investment and economic priorities for the North West Region
- Public Health Alcohol Act
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
Insight Consultants Agriculture
- To inform Public Representatives about new technology available to help reduce greenhouse gases
Epilepsy Ireland Social Protection
- Seeking support for our campaign to improve access to the Free Travel scheme for people with epilepsy.
Trócaire Foreign Affairs
- Sustainable Food Systems
Horse Sport Ireland · 3 returns Agriculture
- 1. Inclusion of equine farming within the successor to TAMS – the On-Farm Capital Investment Scheme. 2. Industry wide upgrade to e-passporting 3. Integrity measures for production & breeding initiatives, including Anti-doping programme 4. Capital investment grant scheme for equestrian centre 5. Skillnet funding for Equestrian Skillnet 6. Increase in high performance sport allocation & participation grants 8. Increase in breeding & production supports, International Marketing
- Securing appropriate eligible investments for equine farmers as part of future TAMS - On-Farm Capital Investments Scheme; Secure increase in funding for HSI equestrian measures and industry
- National and World Ploughing Championships 2022
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

Pat the Cope Gallagher — Fianna Fáil 0 votes · 0 questions · 1 new lobbying return

New lobbying 1 return

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.

Pearse Doherty — Sinn Féin 1 vote · 39 questions · 31 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 39 total

Finance 17 questions
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance if it is permissible to apply separate rates of VAT to hotel accommodation and meals in hotels that is, food and drink for consumption; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1396/23]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance the estimated cost of extending the 9% rate of VAT applicable to electricity and gas from 28 February to end-March and end-June 2023, respectively. [1399/23]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance the estimated cost of extending the reduced rate of excise duty that applies to petrol from end-February to end-March and end-June 2023 respectively. [1402/23]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance the estimated cost of extending the reduced rate of excise duty that applies to diesel from end-February to end-March and end-June 2023 respectively. [1403/23]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance the estimated cost of applying a zero rate of excise duty to home heating oil from 1 February to end-March and end-June, and from 1 March to end-March and end-June 2023 respectively. [1404/23]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance the estimated cost in 2023 of the rent tax credit; and if the cost includes rent tax credit payments with respect to both 2022 and 2023. [1455/23]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance the general Government balance in nominal terms and as a percentage of GDP and GNI* in each of the years 2014 to 2022. [1875/23]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance the structural balance in each of the years 2014 to 2022; and the difference in nominal terms between the structural balance and a structural balance of -0.5% of GDP in each of those years. [1876/23]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance the estimated cost to the Central Bank of the National Claims Information Database; the expected date of the introduction of the levy as a required reimbursement mechanism under the Central Bank (National Information Claims Database) Act 2018; and the expected annual revenue that it will raise. [2171/23]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance the estimated cost of extending the reduced rate of VAT applicable to the hospitality and tourism sector until end-March 2023 and end-June 2023, respectively. [2172/23]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance the estimated cost of extending the reduced rate of VAT applicable to the hospitality and tourism sector for all categories to which it applies except hotel accommodation; and if he will list the categories of goods and services in the hospitality and tourism sector to which the reduced rate currently applies. [2173/23]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance the estimated revenue to be raised in 2023 from legislated increases in the carbon tax in May 2023 and October 2023 respectively. [2345/23]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance the estimated cost of reducing the rate of excise applicable to home heating to €0 per 1,000 litres in line with the Energy Tax Directive from 1 March to end-June and end-2023 respectively. [2347/23]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance the estimated cost of extending the reduced 9% VAT rate applicable to electricity and gas from beginning of March 2023 to end-June 2023 and end-2023 respectively. [2401/23]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance the average retail mortgage interest rate that is applied to non-performing mortgage loans and mortgage loans for which a tracker rate applies for the latest month for which information is available and June 2022 respectively; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2404/23]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance if his attention has been drawn to the fact that non-bank entities and investment funds holding mortgage loans are refusing to engage with borrowers or provide or discuss alternative repayment arrangements; his views on the growing disparity between mortgage interest rates that are being applied by retail banks and these entities; if the Code of Conduct on Mortgage Arrears is being adequately adhered to by these entities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2406/23]
- 2023-01-19 Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance if a special needs assistant is not a qualifying or eligible profession for flat-rate expense allowances; if so, the reason this is the case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2681/23]
Health 9 questions
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) in County Donegal will be transferred from Letterkenny University Hospital to the Mater public hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63486/22]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Health when a medical card application will be processed for a person (details supplied) in County Donegal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63933/22]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Health if the supplementary medications and treatment required for chronic Lyme disease will be covered by the general medical scheme and the drug treatment scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1244/23]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) in County Donegal will receive an orthopaedic appointment in Letterkenny University Hospital; if they are on the urgent or routine list; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1393/23]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) in County Donegal can expect to receive an appointment for cognitive behavioural therapy in Letterkenny University Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1774/23]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Health when a young child (details supplied) in County Donegal will receive a date for an assessment of need; the reason for the delay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1942/23]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) from County Donegal can expect to receive an appointment date from the Mater Private Hospital, Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2186/23]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Health if a person (details supplied) in County Donegal is on the urgent or routine waiting list; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2187/23]
- 2023-01-19 Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Health if a person (details supplied) in County Donegal was referred to another hospital for cancer treatment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2509/23]
Transport 6 questions
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Transport if there are plans to downgrade or close the NDLS centres in County Donegal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63809/22]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Transport when a first-time learner permit application by a person (details supplied) in County Donegal will be processed; and the reason for the delay. [63847/22]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Transport if he will outline the Government’s commitment to the funding of the project to upgrade the A5 road; the amount of money that has been set aside for the co-funding of the project over a multi-year period; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1913/23]
- 2023-01-19 Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Transport his Department's views on the need to provide rail infrastructure to the north west; the current status and future plan for the all-island strategic rail review; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1917/23]
- 2023-01-19 Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Transport if plans have been made by his Department to address the virtual absence of operational public car charging points in County Donegal give the significant rise in electric vehicles on the roads; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62764/22]
- 2023-01-19 Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Transport if a driving test date can be provided for a person (details supplied) in County Donegal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2500/23]
Public 2 questions
- 2023-01-19 Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the current progress of the Report of the Review of Ireland’s Statutory Framework for Standards in Public Office; when it will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2281/23]
- 2023-01-19 Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will outline plans under his consideration to reform ethics legislation; if so, if he will give a timeline for the implementation of those reforms; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2282/23]
Housing 1 question
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of cases that have been with An Bord Pleanála for more than five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1925/23]
Foreign 1 question
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs when a passport will issue to a person (details supplied) in County Derry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2001/23]
Social 1 question
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Social Protection when a decision will be made for the disability allowance review of a person (details supplied); the reason for the delay; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1912/23]
Children 1 question
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the reason that his Department is yet to respond to an offer of accommodation for Ukrainian refugees from a person (details supplied) in County Donegal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63358/22]
Justice 1 question
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Justice if he will clarify whether it is required for those applying for performance short stay C visas to provide original passport documents; if his attention has been drawn to reports that this was not the case previously, and that the issue is presenting considerable issues for music and arts festivals and so on; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1483/23]

New lobbying 31 returns

CPL Fuels Ireland Ltd. Energy and Natural Resources
- Engagement regarding Government implementation of new solid fuel regulations
Social Enterprise Republic of Ireland Economic Development and Industry
- Raising awareness on what social enterprise is and the importance to the economy and society. Highlighting the data collection work underway and the importance of these metrics in demonstrating the value and scale of the sector.
Mental Health Reform Health
- Reform of the Mental Health Act 2001
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.
Marc Coleman Public Expenditure and Reform
- General communications on need for more reform in government and more engagement with taxpayers and small business
Deloitte Ireland Economic Development and Industry
- General discussion on potential measures to help to continue to support the development of the Irish economy
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
Hume Brophy Banking and Financial Institutions
- Raising awareness of the systemic practice of mortgage mis-selling in the Irish market
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.
Irish Development Education Association Budgetary matters
- Pre-Budget Submission
Insurance Ireland Banking and Financial Institutions
- On behalf of members, to raise awareness of issues pertinent to the Irish insurance industry
The Wheel Community
- The Wheel attended the Sinn Fein Ard Fheis and spoke with a number of TDs and Senators about current issues facing the community and voluntary sector.
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA · 2 returns Finance
- Residential Zoned Land Tax (RZLT)
- Finance Bill 2022
Construction Industry Federation (CIF) Economic Development and Industry
- In person Joint Oireachtas Committee meeting re. proposed introduction of concrete levy
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 · 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
- The Planning and Development and Foreshore (Amendment) Bill 2022
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.
Gerard Howlin · 2 returns Finance
- To lobby for amendments to Finance Bill 2023 for inclusion of credit unions in the Business Energy Support Scheme
- To lobby for the policy objectives of ILCU as set out in its document Lobbying Priorities 2022 and its detailed policy documents on funding for social housing, lending to SMEs and provision of micro-credit. To lobby for delivery of commitments to credit unions in the Programme for Government. To provide information to Oireachtas members on credit union issues of interest to them.
Ibec Economic Development and Industry
- Enterprise, investment and economic priorities for the North West 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
John Gallagher Community
- Promotion of Policies of The Wheel for charity, social enterprise and community and voluntary sector
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

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn — Sinn Féin 1 vote · 6 questions · 1 new lobbying return

Questions asked 6 total

Health 4 questions
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Pádraig Mac Lochlainn asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) in County Donegal will receive an appointment in Beaumont Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63649/22]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Pádraig Mac Lochlainn asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) in County Donegal can expect to receive an appointment in Beaumont Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1695/23]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Pádraig Mac Lochlainn asked the Minister for Health when an application for the special recognition pandemic payment award will be processed for staff at a nursing home (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1908/23]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Pádraig Mac Lochlainn asked the Minister for Health if the drug, phesgo, is available to patients in Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2130/23]
Housing 1 question
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Pádraig Mac Lochlainn asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if the State will reimburse 90% of the engineering costs to the family of an applicant who has passed away before the completion of stage 1 under the defective concrete block grant scheme. [63537/22]
Justice 1 question
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Pádraig Mac Lochlainn asked the Minister for Justice the support that is provided to victims of crime for an inquest dealing with the death of a family member. [63618/22]

New lobbying 1 return

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.