Dublin Bay South — week of Mon, 16 Jan

What your Dublin Bay South TDs did this week

Mon, 16 Jan – 22 Jan 2023 · 4 TDs · 1 bill voted on · 35 questions · 292 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 Eamon Ryan · Jim O'Callaghan

Voted against 2 Chris Andrews · Ivana Bacik

Did not vote 2 Eoin Hayes · James Geoghegan

Eoin Hayes — Social Democrats 0 votes · 0 questions · 0 new lobbying returns

Quiet week — no questions filed or new lobbying returns.

Ivana Bacik — Labour Party 1 vote · 10 questions · 74 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 10 total

Health 3 questions
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health if his Department is accepting the recommendations of the Expert Review Body on Nursing and Midwifery; if he will provide a timeline for the implementation of each of those recommendations; and if he will report on the implementation of the recommendation for the extension of the qualification allowance CNM3 grade in particular; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1459/23]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health his views on the Report of the Expert Review Body on Nursing and Midwifery; if backdated pay will be provided in respect of relevant recommendations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1460/23]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health if a community neurorehabilitation team will be provided to HSE area CHO 6; his views on the need for the establishment of community neurorehabilitation teams in each CHO, as recommended in the National Neurorehabilitation Strategy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1461/23]
Taoiseach 1 question
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Taoiseach the number of Cabinet committees that are in place; and if he will provide a list of the persons who attend each committee. [2122/23]
Environment 1 question
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the publication date for the Energy Poverty Action Plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63941/22]
Transport 1 question
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Transport his views on the need to collate data on the number of assaults perpetrated against transport workers, such as taxi drivers, bus drivers, and rail staff; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63186/22]
Housing 1 question
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the criteria that were applied to select members of the Interdepartmental and Agency Group tasked with preparing the Options Paper on a possible remediation scheme in respect of construction defects; if any members of the group live in a multi-unit development or have lived in one in the past ten years; if any members of the group are or have been directors of an owners’ management company in the past ten years; and if any members of the group have provided professional services to an owners’ management company in the past ten years. [63939/22]
Social 1 question
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will report on the implementation of the recommendations of the child maintenance review group. [1462/23]
Children 1 question
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth his plans to avoid housing international protection applicants in inappropriate or dangerous accommodation; and the position regarding contingency plans to avoid such situations arising when a shortage of accommodation arises. [63940/22]
Justice 1 question
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Justice his views on the need to collate data on the number of assaults perpetrated against transport workers, such as taxi drivers, bus drivers, and rail staff; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63187/22]

New lobbying 74 returns

One Family · 2 returns Justice and Equality · Social Protection
- Constitutional Reform
- One-Parent Family supports and payments
Dublin Zoo Heritage
- Request for financial support for Dublin Zoo, requested a meeting and called for the government to look at offering work permits for animal carers from non-EU countries
Alice Public Relations Justice and Equality
- WorkEqual's campaign for workplace equality
Galway Simon Community Budgetary matters
- Letter to Hildegarde Naughton TD and Meeting with Ivana Bacik, TD and Labour Leader and Councillor Niall McNelis and Karen Feeney and Fintan Maher from Galway Simon Community. Meeting to discuss pay parity and homelessness funding.
Irish Heart Foundation Health
- Stop Targeting Kids campaign event held in Buswells hotel.
ActionAid Ireland · 4 returns Foreign Affairs
- Highlighted ActionAid's research on the impact of Loss and Damage to members of the Committees on Foreign Affairs, Climate and Gender and the Minister for Foreign Affairs and the Environment.
- 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.
- Meeting on the impact of the climate crisis on women in Kenya between CEO of ActionAid Ireland Karol Balfe and visiting Director of ActionAid Kenya Susan Otieno with Ivana Bacik TD and the political advisers of Alice Mary Higgins, Neale Richmond, Anny Hoey,
- Invitation to meet Susan Otieno, visit director of ActionAid Kenya to discuss the climate crisis and the impact of food insecurity on women's rights
Early Childhood Ireland Children and Youth Affairs
- Employment Regulation Order for staff in early years and school age care settings
The Union of Students in Ireland Education and Training
- Lobby on USI Pre-Budget Submission 2023
Hanover Media Strategy Limited · 2 returns Health
- Rare Disease Policy
- Request for a meeting to discuss the landscape for innovative and precision medicines in Ireland.
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.
Janssen Sciences Ireland UC Health
- Sharing Invite to discussion series on 'Ireland & the European Health Union Series: Opportunities to Improve Irish Healthcare'
Mental Health Reform Budgetary matters
- Budget 2023 & the Cost of Waiting
Arthur Edward Guinness Community
- Return to public purposefulness for The Iveagh Markets (heritage real estate) which have become neglected
Multiple Sclerosis Ireland · 4 returns Health
- Multiple Sclerosis Ireland invited all Oireachtas members to support their Pre-Budget Submission by attending their AV room briefing
- The Multiple Sclerosis Society of Ireland met with Labour Party Leader Ivana Bacik to give her a tour of our National MS Care Centre and request her ongoing support for the facility
- 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
- The Multiple Sclerosis Society of Ireland thanked Oireachtas members for their attendance at our AV room briefing and requested they continue their support for our Pre-Budget Asks
Irish Cancer Society · 5 returns Health · Banking and Financial Institutions
- Hospital attendance rates
- National Cancer Strategy
- Oireachtas Cross-Party Group on Cancer
- The 'Right to be Forgotten'
- Breast cancer awareness
Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation Health
- Health crisis and concerns by INMO members re. health and safety, accommodation, working environments, etc.
The Iveagh Trust Housing
- Raising awareness of the work of The Iveagh Trust charity in social housing and its hostel for the homeless.
TobaccoFree Research Institute Ireland Health
- Briefing on Lung Health Day organised by the Irish Thoracic Society 15th September 2022
Premier Lotteries Ireland Designated Activity Company Public Expenditure and Reform
- Player Protection and the National Lottery
Wilson Hartnell Energy and Natural Resources
- Sharing details of the recommendations in Pinergy’s submission to the Departments of Finance and Public Expenditure and Reform ahead of the Budget in October 2022.
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.
Irish Penal Reform Trust · 2 returns Justice and Equality
- Criminal Justice (Theft and Fraud Offences) (Amendment) (Pets) Bill 2021
- All-Party Oireachtas Group on Penal Reform
Screen Composers Guild of Ireland Arts
- Introduction of AVMS levy as part of Audiovisual Sectoral Group within Online Safety and Media Regulation Bill
Merchants QuayIreland Ltd Community
- Proposals re drugs treatment, homelessness mental health and related matters
Dublin Rape Crisis Centre Public Expenditure and Reform
- Brief on matters of concern in particular on the issue of access to adequate, sustainable funding and supports for 'Section 56' agencies
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.
The Wheel Budgetary matters
- The Wheel held an event for the launch of its 2023 pre-Budget submission. TDs and Senators were invited to attend for individual briefings on the submission.
Dyslexia Association of Ireland · 2 returns 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.
- 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.
The Community Foundation for Ireland Community
- Circulation of Impact Report showing 25M Euro Plus in grant-making for 2022 to inform new National Policy on Philanthropy
Fair Seas Ireland Environment
- 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 Environment
- Climate Action Act - Impact of Sectoral Emissions Ceiling for Agriculture
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.
BioMarin International Limited Health
- Rare Disease Policy in Ireland
Clúid Housing Housing
- Remedial works redress scheme
Plan International Ireland Justice and Equality
- Invitation to all members of the Oireachtas to come to an event for International Day Of the Girl 10 year anniversary event at the Mansion House to hear how far we have come in Gender equality in the last ten years and what more needs to be done.
Our Lady's Hospice & Care Services Health
- A meeting to update on progress at Our Lady's Hospice & Care Services, Harold's Cross and raise awareness about plans to refurbish Anna Gaynor Residential Unit
Hume Brophy Children and Youth Affairs
- Meeting request to discuss the Safer Gambling Code
Friends of the Earth · 2 returns Environment · Energy and Natural Resources
- Sectoral Emission Ceilings
- Government's Energy Security review and need for focus on energy demand reduction
Ruhama Justice and Equality
- Invite to attend conference
Irish Council for Civil Liberties · 2 returns Justice and Equality
- Gender Equality Committee
- Oireacthas Business
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.
Environmental Pillar Environment
- The Planning and Development and Foreshore (Amendment) Bill 2022
Ibec · 5 returns Economic Development and Industry · Transport · EU Affairs · Employment
- Dublin Bay Bill 2021
- Metrolink Railway Order
- Medtech priorities for the EU Medical Device Regulation (MDR)
- Submission to the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth on proposals to introduce domestic violence leave
- Importance of engaging with all social partners
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 Medical Organisation Budgetary matters
- Budget 2023
National Women's Council of Ireland · 3 returns Health · Justice and Equality
- Every Woman Report: Reproductive health
- Every Woman Report: reproductive health
- Gender Equality and Sexual Consent in the Context of Commercial Sexual Exploitation
Amnesty International Ireland · 2 returns Foreign Affairs
- invite to a joint protest with IPSC outside Leinster House Monday 19 September to end Israel's apartheid
- Email Notifying some interested TDs and Senators of the launch of the Irish Anti Apartheid Coalition for Palestine
Women for Election Justice and Equality
- Increasing the number of women elected as TD's and Local Councillors. Maternity Leave for Public Representatives. Gender Quotas in Local, European and Seanad Elections. Tackling abuse of politicians. Research of the barriers to women's participation in politics. Remote voting for Dail and Seanad. Childcare/Care expenses to be included in SIPO eligible expenses
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

James Geoghegan — Fine Gael 0 votes · 0 questions · 4 new lobbying returns

New lobbying 4 returns

HAIL - Housing Association for Integrated Living Housing
- Meeting with Dublin City Council Housing Strategic Policy Committee
Arthur Edward Guinness Community
- Return to public purposefulness for The Iveagh Markets (heritage real estate) which have become neglected
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA Finance
- Live Animal Crib 2022
Ardstone Homes Limited Development and Zoning
- Engagement with Dublin City elected members regarding Dublin City Development Plan

Jim O'Callaghan — Fianna Fáil 1 vote · 14 questions · 52 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 14 total

Transport 3 questions
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Transport when work will commence at Dublin Airport on a new tunnel under the runways; and the purpose of such a tunnel. [63310/22]
- 2023-01-19 Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Transport if any discussions have taken place between his Department, Dublin Bus and the Luas on public order and safety on their services. [2221/23]
- 2023-01-19 Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Transport if any discussions have taken place with the Minister for Justice regarding safety and public order on board transport services. [2220/23]
Health 3 questions
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to reports that some patients with cancer coming to Ireland from Ukraine, who were undergoing chemotherapy treatments in the Ukraine, could not continue these treatments due to their not being available in Ireland; the actions taken to rectify this situation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63145/22]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the amount the State has paid under the treatment abroad scheme for patients to travel to other EU member states or the UK to have pharmacological treatments that were not reimbursed yet in Ireland, such as cellular therapies or gene therapies, in the years 2020 to 2022. [63146/22]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health when he intends to implement the key recommendations of the Report of the Expert Review Body on Nursing and Midwifery 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1487/23]
Finance 2 questions
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Finance if addiction services funded under section 39 can avail of the trade and business energy support scheme in order to receive financial support to assist with escalating fuel costs. [63531/22]
- 2023-01-19 Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Finance if measures can be introduced to reduce the red tape associated with importing goods for personal use from non-EU countries into Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2559/23]
Environment 1 question
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications when pensioners of Eircom will be entitled to the 3% increase in pension that was announced in July 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2312/23]
Public 1 question
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform when pensioners of Eircom will be entitled to the 3% increase in pension that was announced in July 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2313/23]
Foreign 1 question
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs the steps that Ireland intends to take in response to the imminent expulsion and forced transfer of over 1,000 Palestinians due to commence in January 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1609/23]
Education 1 question
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Education the steps that are being taken to respond to the teacher retention crisis in primary and secondary schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [63324/22]
Social 1 question
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Social Protection if a person (details supplied) can qualify for a State pension (contributory) in light of the years of service that they have contributed to the workforce; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1706/23]
Rural 1 question
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development if addiction services funded under section 39 can avail of the community and voluntary energy support scheme in order to receive financial support to assist with escalating fuel costs. [63531/22]

New lobbying 52 returns

CPL Fuels Ireland Ltd. Energy and Natural Resources
- Engagement regarding Government implementation of new solid fuel regulations
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.
LGBT Support and Advocacy Network Ireland CLG · 2 returns Health · Justice and Equality
- Health (Assisted Human Reproduction) Bill 2022
- Hate Speech and Hate Crime
Irish Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - IACP Health
- Counselling In Schools Programme/Pilot
Janssen Sciences Ireland UC Health
- Sharing Invite to discussion series on 'Ireland & the European Health Union Series: Opportunities to Improve Irish Healthcare'
Arthur Edward Guinness Community
- Return to public purposefulness for The Iveagh Markets (heritage real estate) which have become neglected
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.
Dublin Chamber of Commerce Economic Development and Industry
- Meeting to discuss the impact of remote working on business and latest updates to Work Life Balance Bill
The Iveagh Trust Housing
- Raising awareness of the work of The Iveagh Trust charity in social housing and its hostel for the homeless.
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
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
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.
Irish Penal Reform Trust · 2 returns Justice and Equality
- Criminal Justice (Theft and Fraud Offences) (Amendment) (Pets) Bill 2021
- IPRT Event on Spent Convictions
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 · 2 returns Banking and Financial Institutions · Agriculture
- Raising awareness of the systemic practice of mortgage mis-selling in the Irish market
- 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.
Clúid Housing Housing
- Remedial works redress scheme
Our Lady's Hospice & Care Services Health
- A meeting to update on progress at Our Lady's Hospice & Care Services, Harold's Cross and raise awareness about plans to refurbish Anna Gaynor Residential Unit
Construction Industry Federation (CIF) Economic Development and Industry
- In person Joint Oireachtas Committee meeting re. proposed introduction of concrete levy
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.
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA · 8 returns Finance · Agriculture · Taxation
- Finance Bill 2022
- 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
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 Council for Civil Liberties Justice and Equality
- Incitement to Violence or Hatred and Hate Offences Bill
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 Transport
- Metrolink Railway Order
Montague Communications Ltd 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.
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
Epilepsy Ireland Education and Training
- Criteria for the deferred sitting for Leaving Cert exams
Trócaire EU Affairs
- Business and Human Rights
Amnesty International Ireland Foreign Affairs
- Email Notifying some interested TDs and Senators of the launch of the Irish Anti Apartheid Coalition for Palestine
National Women's Council of Ireland · 2 returns Health · Foreign Affairs
- Every Woman Report: reproductive health
- All-Island Women's Forum Report & Recommendations
Red Flag Consulting Limited Justice and Equality
- Gambling Regulation Bill 2022
John Gallagher Education and Training
- Irish Federation of University Teachers (IFUT) policies on higher education
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