Dublin Rathdown — week of Mon, 16 Jan

What your Dublin Rathdown TDs did this week

Mon, 16 Jan – 22 Jan 2023 · 4 TDs · 1 bill voted on · 36 questions · 140 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 3 Catherine Martin · Josepha Madigan · Neale Richmond

Did not vote 3 Maeve O'Connell · Shay Brennan · Sinéad Gibney

Maeve O'Connell — Fine Gael 0 votes · 0 questions · 1 new lobbying return

New lobbying 1 return

HINES REAL ESTATE IRELAND LIMITED Development and Zoning
- Councillor Briefing - Cherrywood Town Centre

Neale Richmond — Fine Gael 1 vote · 35 questions · 37 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 35 total

Housing 7 questions
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage his views on kelp harvesting in Bantry Bay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63629/22]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if the local government education and mentoring programme currently under way in Fingal County Council will be taken up by all local authorities; if so, if he will provide a timeline of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1034/23]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if his attention has been drawn to severe customer service delays in the Property Registration Authority; his views on whether the current customer service delays in relation to contacting the PRA are acceptable; if he has discussed these with the PRA; the steps that are being taken to address this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1029/23]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will provide a breakdown of the playing pitches available to book through the local authority for use by the public by local authority in each of the years 2017 to 2022, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1141/23]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will provide a full list of lands in the ownership of each local authority that are zoned for housing. [2258/23]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will provide a full list of Part 8 planning permissions that have been granted for houses in each local authority in the past 15 years; the number of housing developments that have been built as a result; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2259/23]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of vacant homes officers who are employed by local authorities nationally; if those employed as vacant homes officers also carry out duties outside of this role; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2260/23]
Education 7 questions
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Education if she has considered introducing a national voluntary redeployment panel for secondary teachers who wish to relocate and keep their permanent and contract of indefinite duration status; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [63395/22]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Education her views on whether the removal of route 4 to primary teaching will further exacerbate the supply crisis in teaching; her further views on whether the current recognition pathway and the route through a college (details supplied) should be prolonged to keep more supply in the industry; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [63396/22]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Education her views on whether route 4 recognition, whereby graduates of a school (details supplied) can register with the Teaching Council, should be extended to ensure that there are sufficient primary school teachers available to work; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [63397/22]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Education the research that has been carried out by her Department into the benefits of ending the provision of homework for primary school pupils; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1028/23]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Education the number of schools that provided July provision in the past five years, by county; the number of schools that propose to facilitate July provision in 2023, by county, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1594/23]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Education the average class size in primary and secondary schools, per county, in each of the past five academic years, including 2022-2023, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1623/23]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Education if she has any plans for additional secondary schools in the Sandyford-Stepaside-Dublin 18 area, given the rising population and the lack of schools in the area; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1681/23]
Health 7 questions
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Health his views on whether there should be an awareness campaign to deter vaping in public spaces, such as in bars and nightclubs; the steps that he is taking to deter persons from doing so; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63790/22]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Health the way that those who qualify for free nappies for their children can access the service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63860/22]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Health if he has considered implementing mandatory Covid-19 tests for inward visitors from China to Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1076/23]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to reports that the increase in the pension in budget 2023 is pushing some pensioners slightly over the threshold for a medical card, thereby leaving them worse off; if he will increase the threshold for medical cards proportionally with the increase in his Department’s budget to ensure that this does not happen; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1683/23]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to reports that the increase in the pension in budget 2023 is pushing some pensioners over the threshold for a medical card; if he will take steps to address this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1684/23]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Health the status of each operational primary care centre per county in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1685/23]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Health if he plans to expand access to paxlovid; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2052/23]
Finance 4 questions
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Finance the number of applications that have been made to the trade and business energy support scheme, TBESS, to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63204/22]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Finance if performing mortgages sold by a bank (details supplied) after the economic crash should retain their original terms and conditions, including interest rates, and be afforded the same protections afforded to mortgage customers from traditional banks; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63627/22]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Finance his views on whether an individual renting a property from their parent should be able to receive the renter tax credit if they pay market rent rates; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1592/23]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Finance his views on whether the budget 2023 decision regarding benefit-in-kind for company cars should be addressed for staff for whom the company car is a necessary part of the job and not a perk; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2192/23]
Tourism 2 questions
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the efforts that are being made to increase the number of playing pitches available in each local authority nationwide; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1139/23]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the number of artificial playing pitches supported by sports capital funding that have been built across the State in each of the past ten years; their location by local authority; if they are designated for use by specific sports; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1142/23]
Foreign 2 questions
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs the actions that have been taken by his Department to enforce European Union sanctions against Russia; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1045/23]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs the actions that have been taken by his Department to enforce European Union sanctions against Belarus; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1059/23]
Enterprise 1 question
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the breakdown of Enterprise Ireland-supported jobs over the past five years, per county, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1692/23]
Environment 1 question
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications his views on whether churches should be able to avail of relief for their electricity bills given the current energy crisis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1229/23]
Transport 1 question
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to the fact that taxi drivers transferring from older taxis to newer electric vehicle taxis are facing unnecessary delays in making appointments for the suitability test; if he will take steps to address this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63628/22]
Social 1 question
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Social Protection her views on whether churches should be able to avail of relief for their electricity bills given the current energy crisis; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1230/23]
Further and Higher Education 1 question
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the number of applications that were made for the SUSI grant in the past four academic years, per county, in tabular form; the number of those applications that were successful; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1593/23]
Justice 1 question
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Justice if a Filipino citizen who is married to an Irish citizen but is residing in the Philippines can apply for Irish citizenship; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63705/22]

New lobbying 37 returns

UCD Students' Union Company Limited by Guarantee Education and Training
- Conveying UCD student views on matters of higher education funding and student accommodation.
CPL Fuels Ireland Ltd. Energy and Natural Resources
- Engagement regarding Government implementation of new solid fuel regulations
MSD Health
- Launch of research report on socio-economic inequalities in cancer
Irish Petroleum Industry Association Ltd. Environment
- Use of advanced, synthetic and biofuels to meet Ireland's energy needs while reducing carbon emissions
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.
Irish Cancer Society Health
- Breast cancer awareness
FleishmanHillard, Ireland Economic Development and Industry
- The post-Brexit UK-IRE trading environment
Premier Lotteries Ireland Designated Activity Company · 2 returns Public Expenditure and Reform
- Policy and regulatory developments directly impacting on the National Lottery
- Player Protection and the National Lottery
Rockwood Consulting ULC Communications
- Hosted an Oireachtas briefing session on digital accessibility and inclusion
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 · 2 returns Banking and Financial Institutions · Sports and Recreation
- Raising awareness of the systemic practice of mortgage mis-selling in the Irish market
- Briefing on HRI and the strategic importance of Leopardstown Racecourse
Migrant Rights Centre Ireland · 2 returns Employment
- Amendments to Employment Permit Legislation
- Amendments to Employment Permit Legislation
The Wheel Community
- The Wheel attended the Fine Gael Ard Fheis and spoke with a number of TDs and Senators about current issues facing the community and voluntary sector.
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.
Vodafone Ireland Economic Development and Industry
- Discussion regarding fair contribution to the cost of network development, and a potential structure to support ongoing investment in digital connectivity, and the importance of energy security for operations.
Uber Transport
- Uber's operations in Ireland
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA Finance
- Finance Bill 2022
Hanover Media Strategy Limited Transport
- The impact of vehicle supply shortages on the car rental sector
Ruhama Justice and Equality
- Invite to attend conference
Irish Council for Civil Liberties Justice and Equality
- Rule of Law Reporting
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.
National Infertility Support and Information Group Health
- NISIG is the only Irish charity supporting and advocating on behalf of those experiencing fertility issues. NISIG is part of a broader AHR Coalition Group comprising LGBT Ireland, Equality for Children, Irish Gay Dads, Irish Families through Surrogacy & Independent Living Movement. The main aim of the coalition is to ensure that equality is secured, and the human rights of children conceived using AHR, their intended parents and families are protected and advanced in legislation and policy.
Horse Racing Ireland Agriculture
- Briefing on HRI and the strategic importance of Leopardstown Racecourse
Irish Solar Energy Association Energy and Natural Resources
- Promotion of solar PV deployment in Republic of Ireland through appropriate Government policy and regulatory/legislative framework.
Irish Medical Organisation Budgetary matters
- Budget 2023
John Gallagher Community
- Promotion of Policies of The Wheel for charity, social enterprise and community and voluntary sector
National Women's Council of Ireland Foreign Affairs
- All-Island Women's Forum Report & Recommendations
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

Shay Brennan — Fianna Fáil 0 votes · 0 questions · 1 new lobbying return

New lobbying 1 return

HINES REAL ESTATE IRELAND LIMITED Development and Zoning
- Councillor Briefing - Cherrywood Town Centre

Sinéad Gibney — Social Democrats 0 votes · 0 questions · 0 new lobbying returns

Quiet week — no questions filed or new lobbying returns.