Dublin Mid-West — week of Mon, 16 Jan

What your Dublin Mid-West TDs did this week

Mon, 16 Jan – 22 Jan 2023 · 5 TDs · 1 bill voted on · 113 questions · 225 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 Emer Higgins

Voted against 3 Eoin Ó Broin · Gino Kenny · Mark Ward

Did not vote 2 Paul Nicholas Gogarty · Shane Moynihan

Emer Higgins — Fine Gael 1 vote · 15 questions · 37 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 15 total

Finance 5 questions
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Emer Higgins asked the Minister for Finance the measures that are in place to assist persons who feel that their pension was devalued by mismanagement through a company wind-up but who cannot be assisted by the ombudsman given that the pension scheme in question no longer exists (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1014/23]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Emer Higgins asked the Minister for Finance further to Parliamentary Question No. 193 of 17 February 2022, if the tax exemption limit for persons aged 65 years and over will be reviewed, given the Exchequer surplus in 2022 which may make it possible to increase the tax exemption limit while remaining within the fiscal parameters; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2082/23]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Emer Higgins asked the Minister for Finance the current position in regard to the Disabled Drivers Medical Board of Appeal; if new members have been appointed; if so, the date from which they were appointed; and if he will outline their terms and conditions of engagement. [2110/23]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Emer Higgins asked the Minister for Finance the number of appeals that have been heard to date by the Disabled Drivers Medical Board of Appeal; the total number of appeals that are on hand waiting to be heard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2111/23]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Emer Higgins asked the Minister for Finance the legal basis for the secretary and secretariat of the Disabled Drivers Medical Board of Appeal, in the absence of a DDMBA Chair and Board; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2112/23]
Health 5 questions
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Emer Higgins asked the Minister for Health the State investment that was given toward the construction of a facility (details supplied) in County Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63314/22]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Emer Higgins asked the Minister for Health the State investment that was given toward the renovation of a specialist intellectual disability service at a facility (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63315/22]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Emer Higgins asked the Minister for Health if he will report on the progress in delivering the primary care centre in Lucan; the services that may be provided there; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1087/23]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Emer Higgins asked the Minister for Health if he will report on the progress in delivering the primary care centre in Clondalkin; the services that may be provided there; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1088/23]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Emer Higgins asked the Minister for Health if he will report on the progress in delivering the primary care centre in Citywest; the services that may be provided there; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1089/23]
Education 3 questions
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Emer Higgins asked the Minister for Education if her attention has been drawn to the absence of school bus supports available to pupils living in Newcastle, County Dublin, and attending the nearest feeder school (details supplied); the reason for the lack of school bus supports for these students; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [63322/22]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Emer Higgins asked the Minister for Education the status of the provision of a new school building for a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [63480/22]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Emer Higgins asked the Minister for Education if he will provide an update on an application by a school (details supplied) for a permanent building to replace the existing prefabs; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1762/23]
Environment 1 question
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Emer Higgins asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if a person who is in receipt of an invalidity pension, but is not in receipt of a fuel allowance, can also qualify for the warmer homes scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1736/23]
Transport 1 question
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Emer Higgins asked the Minister for Transport if there are plans to increase the number of RSA driving test centres located in south Dublin, given that currently there are only two test centres located in south Dublin which is leading to significant delays for those waiting for a driving test appointment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1494/23]

New lobbying 37 returns

Stratagem (NI) Ltd Health
- Provision of audiology services and eye care services
Cuala Senior Care Limited Health
- To secure, and participate in, meeting for Home Instead to advocate for the introduction of home care regulation in Ireland, providing for a reliable, sustainable financing model that allows citizens to financially plan for ageing and care. To highlight the need for regulation to also deliver improved working conditions for professional caregivers and create an attractive / competitive recruitment and retention environment.
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
Dublin Chamber of Commerce Economic Development and Industry
- Meeting to highlight general issues affecting Dublin businesses
South Dublin Chamber Energy and Natural Resources
- Supports for business due to rapidly increasing energy costs
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 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 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.
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
FTI Consulting Trade
- Briefing of public representatives on e-cigarette products and the vaping market.
Clúid Housing Housing
- Remedial works redress scheme
The Union of Retail ,Bar and Administrative Workers Employment
- Retail Car Parking Facility for Workers - specifically Liffey Valley Shopping Centre
Ruhama Justice and Equality
- Invite to attend conference
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA Environment
- Issues surrounding Water Quality and Supply
Atticus Partners Ltd Communications
- Online safety
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 Act, 2000 (various proposed changes, and changes made via the Planning and Development, Maritime and Valuation (Amendment) Act 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.
Ibec Communications
- Proposed amendment to criminal liability provisions in the Online Safety and Media Regulations bill
JKS Communications Health
- NAI pre budget event
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
Wind Energy Ireland Marine
- Planning and Development and Foreshore (Amendment) Bill
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
Trócaire Foreign Affairs
- Human Rights and humanitarian issues
Google Ireland Limited Communications
- EU and national digital regulation
National Women's Council of Ireland Local Government
- Gender Quotas on boards
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

Eoin Ó Broin — Sinn Féin 1 vote · 52 questions · 56 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 52 total

Housing 29 questions
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the stage at which a homeowner who has been awarded a grant under the existing and the enhanced defective block remediation scheme can draw down payment for construction works. [63741/22]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the total number of new-build social homes delivered to date in 2022, broken down by delivery stream (details supplied). [63742/22]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the total number of social housing leases delivered to date in 2022, with a breakdown by leasing scheme. [63743/22]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will provide an update on the marine protected areas legislation, including a date when he expects to publish the Bill. [63744/22]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will provide an update on the legislation for a directly elected mayor in Limerick. [63745/22]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage when he intends to release the Mulcahy report into allegations of planning malpractice in County Donegal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63746/22]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of social homes that have been delivered through the single-stage approval process, broken down by year and local authority, for each year since 2019; and the number of new social homes that are currently in the pipeline availing of the single-stage approval process, with a breakdown by local authority, in tabular form. [63747/22]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of social homes that were delivered through the mortgage-to-rent, buy-and-renew and repair-and-lease schemes in 2022, in tabular form. [63748/22]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the total number of social and affordable homes delivered by the LDA in 2022, by location and average price. [63749/22]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the total number of Croí Cónaithe grants issued in 2022, by county. [63750/22]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of contracts that have been signed with developers under the Croí Cónaithe cities scheme; and the total number of units to be provided through these contracts. [63751/22]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the total number of new housing first tenancies created in 2022, by local authority area. [63752/22]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will provide details of the public sector benchmarking exercise used in the first bundle of the social housing public private partnerships. [63754/22]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will provide an update on bundle 2 and bundle 3 of the social housing PPP programme. [63755/22]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the average cost of one-, two-, three-, and four-bedroom social houses and one-, two-, and three-bedroom social apartments that were completed in 2022; and the average cost for the same set of units for tender contracts signed in 2022, in tabular form. [63756/22]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the total number of affordable homes delivered through the Affordable Housing Fund in 2022 that went sale closed in 2022. [63995/22]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will provide a breakdown of the 2,706 new-build social homes delivered by quarter 3 of 2022, by delivery scheme, including SHIP construction, CHIP turnkey, CALF construction, CALF turnkey, CAS construction, CAS turnkey and Part V, PPP. [63996/22]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the reason that wording (details supplied) was removed from the final Donegal quarry inspection report from the National Building Control Office published by his Department in December 2022; and the person or body that took the decision to remove this sentence from the report. [63997/22]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if his attention has been drawn to contract restrictions on apartment owners selling their apartments to local authorities or approved housing bodies for social housing; if so, if he will discuss the matter with the Minister for Justice to examine if this restriction can be overcome by way of legislation or regulation in order to allow such properties be acquired for social or affordable housing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1008/23]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he intends to revise the headline targets underpinning his housing plan; if so, the breakdown of those targets by tenure type; and when he intends to publish the revised targets. [1009/23]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the inputs that are used by his Department when using the housing need and demand assessment to determine the annual social and affordable housing targets as set out in the housing plan. [1010/23]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will provide an update on the new rural planning guidelines. [1072/23]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the policy relating to assessment of full and half-rate carer's allowance payments in relation to the local authority home loan; if the payments are assessed as income on all applications; if there is any flexibility in the case that the payment puts an applicant marginally over the income limit; if not, if flexibility will be granted given that most banks refuse to consider carer's allowance payments as income, and the last-attempt nature of the local authority home loan application. [1582/23]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if the Croí Cónaithe town grant takes the form of a Government equity stake in the property; the nature and detail of the clawback if the property is subsequently sold or transferred to a family member; if the grant can be drawn; and if there are issues with banks that are delaying draw down of grants that have been approved to date.; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1879/23]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he is considering raising the house price thresholds for the local authority mortgages in line with average house prices. [2126/23]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of applications for Croí Cónaithe towns grants to date, broken down by local authority area and by grant type, such as vacant home, derelict home; the number of croí cónaithe towns grants approved, broken down by local authority area and by grant type; the total number of croí cónaithe towns grants drawn down, broken down by local authority area and grant type; and if he will provide a summary of the total value of applications, approvals, and draw-downs to date in tabular form. [2127/23]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of mortgage-to-rent applications, approvals and completions in 2022, broken down by local authority area; the number of repair-and-lease applications, broken down by local authority area, approvals and completions in 2022; and the number of buy-and-renew applications, approvals and completions in 2022, broken down by local authority area, in tabular form. [2131/23]
- 2023-01-19 Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if the European Commission has confirmed that the Croí Cónaithe cities scheme is in line with EU state aid rules; and, if not, if he will provide an update on his Department's engagement with the Commission. [2539/23]
- 2023-01-19 Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of applications revised, the number of applications approved and the number of contracts signed under the Croí Cónaithe cities scheme; and the number of units in each application and in each category, broken down by local authority area. [2540/23]
Health 9 questions
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health if there is a process through which a person can be allocated a GP in order for the person to avail of combined care in circumstances (details supplied). [63416/22]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health if the HSE will assist a person (details supplied) to find and register with a GP service providing maternity care where the person has been unable to find a GP with capacity to take on any new patients. [63424/22]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health if the temporary inflation payment scheme will be extended past December 2022 given that fuel costs are expected to remain at heightened levels in the coming months and given that nursing homes are bound by HIQA regulations relating to temperature and adequate lighting; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63461/22]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health if the HSE will reconsider the request to transfer the care of a person (details supplied) to an alternative team in an area in order for the person to access required disability services. [63580/22]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health if the HSE will reconsider the request to transfer the care of a person (details supplied) to an alternative team in an area in order for the person to access required disability services. [63581/22]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health if the HSE will reconsider the request to transfer the care of a person (details supplied) to an alternative team in an area in order for the person to access required disability services. [63582/22]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health if the HSE will reconsider the request to transfer the care of a person (details supplied) to an alternative team in an area in order for the person to access required disability services. [63583/22]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health if the care of a person (details supplied) in relation to a particular disability service will be transferred to a team in an area in order to enable the person to access the required service. [63584/22]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) will receive a decision on their award appeal for the pandemic special recognition payment submitted in September 2022; the reason for the delay in a decision being provided; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1368/23]
Education 7 questions
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Education if schools require planning permission for the installation of temporary accommodation; the assessments, if any, that are carried out in advance of the building; and if any consideration is given to the proximity of residential homes before building takes place. [63148/22]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Education if it is correct that a two-storey temporary accommodation structure is to be placed at a distance of 16 feet away from the back boundary wall of a number of residential properties (details supplied) in relation to the installation of temporary accommodation at a school; if any consultation took place with residents in advance; and if there is any route of action for residents concerned at the proximity of the structure to their home. [63149/22]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Education the status of an application by a school (details supplied) for a permanent school building; the reason for the delay in progressing the project given that the school has been situated in prefabricated buildings for over 29 years; if she will indicate a timeline for the commencement and completion of the project; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1928/23]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Education if her Department has plans to instate a uniform policy for schools in order to ensure cost-effective options are available to students and families; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2040/23]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Education if there is a process through which class sizes in post-primary schools are set; if schools are requested to hold places back for any reason; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2166/23]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Education if her attention has been drawn to reports that second level schools in Lucan, County Dublin, have significant waiting lists for first year places for the 2023-2024 school year; the action that her Department is taking to ensure that there is increased capacity available; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2327/23]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Education if her Department has considered instating a standard policy across all second level schools in relation to school admission policies, particularly in areas in which capacity issues are apparent; if so, the outcome of the consideration; and if not, if consideration will be given to adopting such a policy. [2328/23]
Taoiseach 1 question
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Taoiseach if he will provide a list of all persons and groups invited to the 11 January housing summit; if he will list all of those who attended; and if he will publish the minutes or any record of the meeting, in particular the outcome of the workshops and open discussion session. [1871/23]
Environment 1 question
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the number of letters received from energy investors between 1995 and 2021, including international arbitration that threatened the State with legal action; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1773/23]
Transport 1 question
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Transport if issues relating to NCT tests have been brought to his attention; if his attention has been further drawn to the fact that there are delays of up to seven months for a test in some areas; his views on same; and the action that his Department intends to take to resolve the matter. [1657/23]
Finance 1 question
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Finance if he will provide an update on the recruitment of a new Primary Medical Certificate Appeals Board; the timeframe in which the review of the primary medical certificate scheme will be concluded; and when the scheme will reopen for applications. [1713/23]
Tourism 1 question
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if she will provide an update on the new enforcement regime for short-term letting. [1073/23]
Social 1 question
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Social Protection the rationale for the rule that means a person on deserted wife's benefit is not entitled to the fuel allowance or the living alone allowance; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [63759/22]
Agriculture 1 question
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the amount of funding that was allocated to each animal welfare organisation in 2022; the criteria on which the funding is granted and the amount awarded (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2200/23]

New lobbying 56 returns

Fórsa trade union · 2 returns Local Government · Energy and Natural Resources
- Met Eoin O'Broin to seek support for Fórsa's More Power to You Campaign regarding local government.
- Meetings to discuss issues regarding Irish Water, including staffing issues.
Arthur Edward Guinness Community
- Return to public purposefulness for The Iveagh Markets (heritage real estate) which have become neglected
Irish Congress of Trade Unions Energy and Natural Resources
- Public Water Services
Pender & Associates Ltd Housing
- Building and construction standards and regulations
Marc Coleman Public Expenditure and Reform
- General communications on need for more reform in government and more engagement with taxpayers and small business
Immigrant Council of Ireland · 2 returns Justice and Equality
- The main objective was to share ICI’s political manifesto and try to schedule meetings with political representatives
- Ukraine Civil Society Forum - Discussion on Irelands response to supporting Ukrainian Refugees – sharing of position paper from UCSF
Irish Wildbird Conservancy Environment
- An Bord Pleanala Action plan
Irish Concrete Federation Taxation
- Defective Concrete Products Levy - Budget 2023
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 Agriculture
- Education opportunities in the Irish veterinary sector
Irish Wheelchair Association (IWA) Housing
- To lobby politicians to garner support for a change in legislation to Part M of the building Regulations to include wheelchair liveable housinh
ALONE · 2 returns Housing · Health
- Housing policy for older people, Housing Choices for our Ageing Population Joint Policy Statement
- 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
- Email sent to members of the DHLGH Joint Committee to introduce them to Fair Seas and our MPA policy report
- 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
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.
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
Respond Housing
- Social and Cost Rental Delivery: Challenges facing AHB's and tenants due to cost of living increases and inflation. Local Authorities should support, in full, independently acquired market rent evaluations provided by AHBs for CALF schemes to deliver social homes, while awaiting the agreement of the CALF/P&A Review which is currently being undertaken by the Department of Housing Local Government and Heritage. A mechanism to assist with cash flow issues experienced by AHBs with CREL projects.
Glenveagh Properties Plc Housing
- Housing for All and National Planning Framework
Vulcan Consulting Limited Housing
- Housing for All and National Planning Framework
Friends of the Earth · 2 returns Energy and Natural Resources
- Recommendations on energy crisis, energy poverty and decarbonisation
- Solar Policy and planning regulations
The Union of Retail ,Bar and Administrative Workers Employment
- Retail Car Parking Facility for Workers - specifically Liffey Valley Shopping Centre
Ruhama Justice and Equality
- Invite to attend conference
Tetrarch Capital Limited Development and Zoning
- Tetrarch Capital Limited met with Eoin O'Broin TD on 14th October 2022 to update him on plans for certain lands at Citywest Hotel, Co. Dublin, in the ownership of its affiliate, Cape Wrath Hotel Unlimited Company. A general discussion was also had on Tetrarch's affordable housing strategy and on unsuccessful submissions made by Tetrarch on behalf of Cape Wrath for the zoning of certain lands at Citywest Hotel under the South County Dublin Development Plan 2022-2028.
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA Environment
- Issues surrounding Water Quality and Supply
Irish Council for Civil Liberties Community
- Public Art
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 · 3 returns Environment · Development and Zoning
- Planning
- 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 · 5 returns Marine · Transport · Environment · Energy and Natural Resources
- Planning and Development and Foreshore (Amendment) Bill
- Port infrastructure
- Resources for State agencies to support the delivery of renewable energy.
- Development of the electricity grid
- Development of offshore renewable energy.
Trócaire · 2 returns Foreign Affairs · EU Affairs
- Human Rights and humanitarian issues
- 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

Mark Ward — Sinn Féin 1 vote · 42 questions · 35 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 42 total

Health 27 questions
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health the amount of funding that has been allocated to the early intervention psychosis national clinical programme in the HSE for developing three new early intervention in psychosis teams in 2023, as per Sharing the Vision in Budget 2023. [63154/22]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health if money raised from the sale of Dundrum Hospital is earmarked for services; if so, the services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63313/22]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health the number of children currently waiting for an appointment in CAMHS; the number waiting circa July 2020; the average waiting times per CHO, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63467/22]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health the number of young people currently waiting for an appointment with an organisation (details supplied); the number waiting circa July 2020; the average waiting times per CHO, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63468/22]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health the number of children currently waiting for an appointment in primary care psychology; the number waiting circa July 2020; the average waiting times per CHO, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63469/22]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health the number of adults currently waiting on an appointment in primary care psychology; the number waiting circa July 2020; the average waiting times per CHO, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63470/22]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 5 of 8 December 2022, if he will outline the 35 recommendations from the Maskey Report to improve service delivery; the 17 national and local actions that have been implemented; if he will provide a timeline for the remainder of the actions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63863/22]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health when the HSE review of CAMHS in north Kerry is expected to be completed; when the review commenced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63864/22]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health if he will provide a breakdown of the 237 whole-time equivalent public health nurse vacancies by CHO; the number of these that were filled by CHO; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63865/22]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health if he will report on the National Community Nursing Oversight Group; when it was established; the professionals that are involved in the group; the process for their appointment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63866/22]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health the status of the disposal of land by the Department of Education to his Department to provide a primary health care centre in Collinstown, Dublin 22; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1169/23]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health the amount his Department pays to sponsor a television programme (details supplied); the length of time the contract is for; the amount paid to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1299/23]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health the number of persons who presented to emergency departments with self-harm and-or intentional poisoning by CHO area in each of the years 2019 to 2022 and to date in 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1300/23]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health the number of persons who arrived at emergency departments with suicidal thoughts in each of the years 2017 to 2022 and to date in 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1302/23]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health the number of persons who died by suicide in each of the years 2017 to 2022, by CHO area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1303/23]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health the number of adults who have presented to the HSE looking for treatment for eating disorders who received specialist inpatient treatment in a dedicated eating disorder service in each of the years 2018 to 2022 and to date in 2023, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1315/23]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 591 of 6 December 2022, the number of trainee peer support workers per CHO each year since 2017; the plans for trainee peer support workers for each CHO in 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1694/23]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health if each CHO has started conducting exit interviews for staff leaving the service; when these were started in each CHO; the early indicators of the reasons that persons are leaving the service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1740/23]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health the actions that are being taking to rectify the areas of non-compliance identified by the Mental Health Commission's report (details supplied) into the child and adolescent mental health service in Merlin Park University Hospital, Galway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2104/23]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health , further to Parliamentary Question No. 300 of 14 December 2022, when both workstreams will be completed; when the report will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2116/23]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health if he will provide an update on the recruitment of the youth mental health lead as announced in budget 2023; when the role is expected to be filled; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2124/23]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health if he will provide an update on the efficacy of the new standard operating procedures for assessment of needs since 2020; if this has been reviewed; if new standard operating procedures are being considered; if so, if he will outline these; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2149/23]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health the number of children waiting for assessment of needs, psychology, physiotherapy, speech and language therapy, occupational therapy, and dietetics; the average waiting time for each of these services per CHO in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2168/23]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 602 of 13 December 2022, the cost of accommodating the telemedicine clinic in CHO 4, including the expenses for travel for quarterly appointments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2188/23]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health when the report by the Heredity Cancer Model of Care will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2372/23]
- 2023-01-19 Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health the number of whole-time equivalent nurses working in the National Rehabilitation Hospital as of 6 January 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2491/23]
- 2023-01-19 Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health the percentage of all bed days for children admitted to hospital for mental health that were in CAMHS units up to the end of 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2621/23]
Transport 6 questions
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Transport when catering facilities will resume on the Dublin to Cork train; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63787/22]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Transport the average waiting times for NCT tests at time of booking for each NCT centre in Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1612/23]
- 2023-01-19 Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Transport if he will provide an update on the roll-out of additional train carriages for the Dublin mid-west area; when these will come into operation; if this can be updated in line with population growth for the area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2213/23]
- 2023-01-19 Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Transport if he will provide an update on the construction works at Kishogue train station; the reason the works were delayed; when the works are expected to be completed; when the station will be operational; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2212/23]
- 2023-01-19 Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Transport the budget allocated for active travel spending in 2023; the estimated number of kilometres of new cycling infrastructure this will deliver in 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2493/23]
- 2023-01-19 Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Transport the top six Dublin Bus routes by passenger number in 2022, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2494/23]
Finance 2 questions
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Finance the reason that cohabiting partners cannot be jointly assessed as cohabitants for tax purposes in the same way that a married couple would be in view of the fact that they are assessed jointly for social protection entitlements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1168/23]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Finance the current position in regard to the Disabled Drivers Medical Board of Appeal (details supplied). [1944/23]
Education 2 questions
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Education if there are any plans for national schools in Palmerstown and Lucan to become part of the trial to move from Catholic patronage to non-denominational in 2023; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1335/23]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Education the status of the disposal of land by her Department to the Department of Health to provide a primary healthcare centre in Collinstown, Dublin 22; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1599/23]
Environment 1 question
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the way residents of an area (details supplied) can receive their energy credit through South Dublin County Council; if they will receive the first payment from April; when these payments will be received; if a priority can be made to finalise this process before the end of the year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63328/22]
Defence 1 question
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Mark Ward asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if he will explain the appeal process for an applicant who applied to enlist with the Army cadetship service and was refused on mental health grounds; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1170/23]
Justice 1 question
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Justice if he will provide a full list of the successful applicants of the community safety innovation fund, by electoral area, and funds awarded in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63465/22]
Further and Higher Education 1 question
- 2023-01-19 Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the current number of dieticians who are due to graduate from third level education; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2495/23]
Agriculture 1 question
- 2023-01-19 Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he plans to visit each of the fishery harbours under the remit of his Department before the end of quarter 1, 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2496/23]

New lobbying 35 returns

One Family Children and Youth Affairs
- Infant and child contact time in separated families
Irish Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - IACP Health
- Counselling In Schools Programme/Pilot
Mental Health Reform · 4 returns Budgetary matters · Health
- Budget 2023 & the Cost of Waiting
- Budget 2023
- Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) (Amendment) Bill 2022
- Budget 2023
Arthur Edward Guinness Community
- Return to public purposefulness for The Iveagh Markets (heritage real estate) which have become neglected
Multiple Sclerosis Ireland · 3 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
- 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
Premier Lotteries Ireland Designated Activity Company Public Expenditure and Reform
- Player Protection and the National Lottery
BoyleSports Communications
- Gambling Regulation Bill 2022 - Letter with a meeting invite sent to relevant TD's in relation to certain sections of the Gambling Regulation Bill 2022
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 Penal Reform Trust Justice and Equality
- Access to Rights for People Detained in Secure Forensic Mental Health Facilities in Ireland
Alcohol Action Ireland Health
- Sinn Féin Ardfheis
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 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.
National Centre for Youth Mental Health · 2 returns Children and Youth Affairs
- Attendance at workshop on mental health organised by Sinn Fein
- Meeting with Deputies Mary Lou McDonald, David Cullinane and Mark Ward to provide update on Jigsaw's work
National Youth Council of Ireland Children and Youth Affairs
- Funding of voluntary youth work organisations
EPIC Empowering People in Care · 2 returns Children and Youth Affairs
- Information on the situation of care-leaver parents whose children are in care, and the supports they require
- Issues related to Foster Care
Friends of the Earth Energy and Natural Resources
- Recommendations on energy crisis, energy poverty and decarbonisation
The Irish Society for Autism Health
- Liasing with members of the Joint Committee on Children, Equality, Disability, and Youth in relation to the Autism Bill and separate communication with Sean Canney
The Union of Retail ,Bar and Administrative Workers Employment
- Retail Car Parking Facility for Workers - specifically Liffey Valley Shopping Centre
Ruhama Justice and Equality
- Invite to attend conference
The Alzheimer Society of Ireland Health
- Informal conversation at an ASI fundraising event (Christmas Jumper Day) at Leinster House regarding Blue Badge parking for people with dementia
Irish Council for Civil Liberties · 2 returns Justice and Equality
- Incitement to Violence or Hatred and Hate Offences Bill
- Mother and Baby Homes Redress Scheme
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
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

Paul Nicholas Gogarty — Independent 0 votes · 0 questions · 0 new lobbying returns

Quiet week — no questions filed or new lobbying returns.

Shane Moynihan — Fianna Fáil 0 votes · 0 questions · 0 new lobbying returns

Quiet week — no questions filed or new lobbying returns.