Dublin Bay North — week of Mon, 16 Jan

What your Dublin Bay North TDs did this week

Mon, 16 Jan – 22 Jan 2023 · 5 TDs · 1 bill voted on · 62 questions · 183 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 Richard Bruton · Seán Haughey

Voted against 3 Aodhán Ó Ríordáin · Cian O'Callaghan · Denise Mitchell

Did not vote 3 Barry Heneghan · Naoise Ó Muirí · Tom Brabazon

Barry Heneghan — Independent 0 votes · 0 questions · 0 new lobbying returns

Quiet week — no questions filed or new lobbying returns.

Cian O'Callaghan — Social Democrats 1 vote · 20 questions · 44 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 20 total

Health 4 questions
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the status of the strategic assessment report for the new emergency department at Beaumont Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1174/23]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the current status of the new regional health areas which determine the introduction of community neurorehabilitation in CHO 9; when these regional health areas are expected to be implemented; the action he will take to ensure all CHO areas will receive community neurorehabilitation teams once the RHAs are finalised; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1285/23]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health if he will provide an updated timeline for when the remaining healthcare workers can expect to receive their Covid recognition payment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1600/23]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the action that he will take in 2023 to address the long waiting lists and ensure that children with autism spectrum disorder receive the necessary supports for early intervention; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1982/23]
Housing 3 questions
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will provide an update on his planned comprehensive review of the local property tax baselines; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1105/23]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will provide an updated version of the Rebuilding Ireland housing land map (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1175/23]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage when his Department’s key outputs and public service activities 2022 outturn will be available; the number of the 2022 output targets that were met; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1869/23]
Education 3 questions
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Education if she will provide an update on the introduction of a national voluntary redeployment panel for post-primary teachers; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [63647/22]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Education if she will establish a national voluntary redeployment panel so that those teachers who wish to relocate would keep their permanent-CID status; if she will meet with an organisation (details supplied) to discuss this issue; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [63734/22]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Education if records are kept of the number of boys who leave the Killester, Raheny and Clontarf catchment for school; if she will provide an update on the three proposed school buildings in the Killester, Raheny and Clontarf school catchment; if those new school buildings will account for the number of boys who leave the catchment area for school; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1286/23]
Enterprise 2 questions
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the action he will take to ensure the employment regulation order negotiated between an organisation (details supplied) and the employee unions can be implemented; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1714/23]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if there are plans to establish a property technology investment fund to support organisations that aim to find technology-based solutions to the housing crisis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1779/23]
Environment 1 question
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if the changes to benefit-in-kind introduced recently in relation to company cars have been assessed in terms of their impact on emissions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2009/23]
Finance 1 question
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Finance if he will ensure that the 23% VAT rate on antigen tests will continue to be waived in order that persons have cost-effective access to testing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1067/23]
Tourism 1 question
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the additional recourse that has been provided to Fáilte Ireland to carry out its new role in regulating short-term lets; the number of additional staff that will be provided; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [63648/22]
Foreign 1 question
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs the role of the Irish Embassy in Colombia in the ongoing land dispute between a company (details supplied) and the Misak people in the Cauca region of Colombia; if he will provide an update on the ongoing mediation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1614/23]
Social 1 question
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Social Protection the effect that the merger of the Kilbarrack and Coolock social protection offices has had; if a review of the merger has been conducted; if the merged office has had a backlog of queries; if so, the size of the backlog; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1778/23]
Children 1 question
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if he will provide an update on the publication of the ‘Operation of the ISL Act’ report; if the Irish Sign Language Act 2017 ‘voucher scheme’ will be implemented on a full-time basis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63526/22]
Further and Higher Education 1 question
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the number of apprenticeship registrations in the construction sector by type in 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1106/23]
Rural 1 question
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development if there has been any analysis undertaken of the cluster housing pilot scheme in Kilsheelan, County Tipperary; if there are other cluster housing pilot schemes planned in the coming years; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1149/23]

New lobbying 44 returns

LGBT Support and Advocacy Network Ireland CLG · 6 returns Justice and Equality · Education and Training · Health
- Protection of LGBT+ Refugees
- Education (Health, Relationships and Sex Education) Bill 2021
- 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
Society of Chartered Surveyors Ireland Housing
- Invitation from Construction Defect Alliance to SCSI to deliver presentation regarding main defects found within some apartment developments built during celtic tiger era
Pender & Associates Ltd Housing
- Building and construction standards and regulations
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"
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.
Fair Seas Ireland · 2 returns Environment
- Email sent to members of the DHLGH Joint Committee to introduce them to Fair Seas and our MPA policy report
- Welcoming elected representatives back to Dail and stating Fair Seas is looking forward to working with them on new MPA legislation
Montague Communications Ltd · 2 returns Housing
- To get pressure put on NAMA to tell its receiver to complete the remediation of defects in Carrickmines Gren
- Redress Scheme for Apartment Owners affected by Fire and other Defects as well as reform of the law to minimise chance of such defects occurring in the future.
Irish Development Education Association Budgetary matters
- Pre-Budget Submission
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
- Remedial works redress scheme
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.
Glenveagh Properties Plc Housing
- Housing for All and National Planning Framework
Society of St. Vincent de Paul Budgetary matters
- Engagement with elected officials and civil servants regarding Budget 2023 measures
Friends of the Earth · 2 returns Energy and Natural Resources
- Recommendations on energy crisis, energy poverty and decarbonisation
- Solar Policy and planning regulations
Ruhama Justice and Equality
- Invite to attend conference
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA Environment
- Issues surrounding Water Quality and Supply
Irish Council for Civil Liberties · 2 returns Local Government · Justice and Equality
- Electoral Reform Act
- Oireacthas Business
Irish Environmental Network Environment
- General Scheme of the Planning and Development and Foreshore (Amendment) Bill 2022
Environmental Pillar · 4 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
- Water Environment (Abstractions and Associated Impoundments) Bill 2022
- The Planning and Development and Foreshore (Amendment) Bill 2022
- The Planning and Development Act, 2000 (various proposed changes, and changes made via the Planning and Development, Maritime and Valuation (Amendment) Act 2022)
An Taisce The National Trust for Ireland · 2 returns Development and Zoning · Environment
- Planning and Development and Foreshore (Amendment) Bill 2022
- Abstraction bill
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.
Construction Defects Alliance Housing
- Redress Scheme for Apartment Owners affected by Fire and other Defects as well as reform of the law to minimise chance of such defects occurring in the future.
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 Marine
- Planning and Development and Foreshore (Amendment) Bill
Transgender Equality Network Ireland Health
- Access to and provisions of gender affirming healthcare
Amnesty International Ireland Foreign Affairs
- invite to a joint protest with IPSC outside Leinster House Monday 19 September to end Israel's apartheid
Trócaire EU Affairs
- Business and Human Rights
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

Denise Mitchell — Sinn Féin 1 vote · 7 questions · 17 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 7 total

Children 2 questions
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Denise Mitchell asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth when the report by the National Disability Authority into the operation and implementation of the Irish Sign Language Act 2017 will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63433/22]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Denise Mitchell asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if regulations are currently being drafted as per section 9 of the Irish Sign Language Act 2017, following the pilot scheme in 2021; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63434/22]
Health 2 questions
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Denise Mitchell asked the Minister for Health if he plans to roll out Covid vaccines to children under five years of age; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63827/22]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Denise Mitchell asked the Minister for Health the status of the new accident and emergency department for Beaumont Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1406/23]
Enterprise 1 question
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Denise Mitchell asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if his Department has any indication whether a matter (details supplied) will be reneged on. [63166/22]
Finance 1 question
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Denise Mitchell asked the Minister for Finance his plans on extending the tax relief for renters to RAS tenants; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1306/23]
Housing 1 question
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Denise Mitchell asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage when he expects the Local Government (Directly Elected Mayor with Executive Functions in Limerick City and County) Bill to be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1307/23]

New lobbying 17 returns

Irish Heart Foundation Health
- Stop Targeting Kids campaign event held in Buswells hotel.
Youth Advocate Programmes Ireland CLG · 2 returns Children and Youth Affairs
- YAP Ireland Youth CEO Report Launch
- Promotion of NUIG Galway Research into YAP Model
Arthur Edward Guinness Community
- Return to public purposefulness for The Iveagh Markets (heritage real estate) which have become neglected
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.
Friends of the Earth Energy and Natural Resources
- Recommendations on energy crisis, energy poverty and decarbonisation
Ruhama Justice and Equality
- Invite to attend conference
Tetrarch Capital Limited Development and Zoning
- Tetrarch Capital Limited, on behalf of its affiliate, WSHI Unlimited Company, the owner of Howth Estate, contacted Louise O'Reilly TD, Denise Mitchell TD, Councillor Tony Murphy and Councillor Jimmy Guerin of Fingal County Council in relation the zoning of certain lands within Howth Estate to facilitate the development thereof specifically for much needed senior living and affordable and social housing for the local community.
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
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.
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

Naoise Ó Muirí — Fine Gael 0 votes · 0 questions · 1 new lobbying return

New lobbying 1 return

Arthur Edward Guinness Community
- Return to public purposefulness for The Iveagh Markets (heritage real estate) which have become neglected

Tom Brabazon — Fianna Fáil 0 votes · 0 questions · 2 new lobbying returns

New lobbying 2 returns

Arthur Edward Guinness Community
- Return to public purposefulness for The Iveagh Markets (heritage real estate) which have become neglected
Ibec Local Government
- Dublin City Council Economic Development and Enterprise SPC