Dublin South-West — week of Mon, 16 Jan

What your Dublin South-West TDs did this week

Mon, 16 Jan – 22 Jan 2023 · 5 TDs · 1 bill voted on · 49 questions · 191 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 Colm Brophy · Francis Noel Duffy

Voted against 1 Seán Crowe

Did not vote 3 Ciarán Ahern · John Lahart · Paul Murphy

Ciarán Ahern — Labour Party 0 votes · 0 questions · 0 new lobbying returns

Quiet week — no questions filed or new lobbying returns.

Colm Brophy — Fine Gael 1 vote · 0 questions · 21 new lobbying returns

New lobbying 21 returns

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.
Arthur Edward Guinness Community
- Return to public purposefulness for The Iveagh Markets (heritage real estate) which have become neglected
Royal College of Physicians of Ireland Health
- Engagement with Oireachtas Members by RCPI
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.
SeeBeyondBorders Ireland CLG Foreign Affairs
- We spoke about foreign policy pertaining to Irish Aid support of Cambodia informing the DPO of our work in educational change and the need for a policy shift to include education as a priority in addition to ordnance clearance which has been Ireland's focus over the last 2 decades
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.
Irish Development Education Association Environment
- Raising among Fine Gael public reps of the need for coherent policies for SDG implementation in Ireland
Irish National Organisation of the Unemployed Budgetary matters
- In late August the INOU's 2023 Pre-Budget submission was sent to key Government Ministers and Ministers of State.
Huhtamaki Cup Print Ltd. Environment
- Circular Economy, Waste Management (Amendment) and Minerals Development (Amendment) Bill 2022
Ruhama Justice and Equality
- Invite to attend conference
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
Trócaire · 2 returns Foreign Affairs
- Human Rights and humanitarian issues
- Sustainable Food Systems
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

John Lahart — Fianna Fáil 0 votes · 3 questions · 62 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 3 total

Transport 2 questions
- 2023-01-19 Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Transport he action being taken to protect female bus drivers given the rise of antisocial behaviour and intimidation on bus routes. [2271/23]
- 2023-01-19 Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Transport if he has had discussions with Dublin Bus in relation to the suspension of services on the 27, 65b and 77a routes. [2272/23]
Environment 1 question
- 2023-01-18 Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if there will be any scheme to accommodate homes that are rated as D1 or below on the BER scale, making them ineligible for SEAI grants that would make their homes more energy efficient; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1274/23]

New lobbying 62 returns

Society of the Irish Motor Industry Taxation
- Budget Submission - the key issues for SIMI in Budget 2023 is taxation and incentive policy in relation to motor vehicles, particularly Electric Vehicle (EV) Supports and EV charging infrastructure and in relation to tax, no increases in VRT, Road Tax or BIK in Budget 2023.
Instinctif Partners Public Affairs Ireland · 2 returns Health
- Notification of MFI 2023 Pre Budget Submission to all members of the Oireachtas Health Committee and relevant Ministers in order to raise awareness of medicines shortages in Ireland and the sustainable supply of medicines in Ireland
- Engagement with members of the Oireachtas Health Committee in order to raise awareness of medicines shortages in Ireland and the sustainable supply of medicines in Ireland
Irish Heart Foundation · 2 returns Health
- CPR 4 Schools programme
- Meeting to discuss increasing the legal age of sale of tobacco products, including e-cigarettes, from 18 to 21
Fórsa trade union Health
- Contact with certain Senators and TDs regarding the Fórsa campaign for the introduction of a chief Health and Social Care Professions (HSCP) Officer within the Department of Health. Plus letter to Minister for Health regarding the creation of the post & the exclusionary criteria used for recruitment process.
MSD · 2 returns Health
- Reimbursement of innovative oncology medicines and establishment of a National Medicines Agency
- Early detection and treatment of cancer
Screen Guilds of Ireland Budgetary matters
- The Select Committee on Budgetary Oversight invited SGI to attend the oireachtas to discuss the Film Credit tax expenditure. SGI accepted the invitation and 3 members of the team attended the Dail on the 12th October. SGI subsequently sent an email invitation to the committee inviting them to attend a film set to meet with crew and see the industry in person.
LGBT Support and Advocacy Network Ireland CLG Health
- Health (Assisted Human Reproduction) Bill 2022
Irish Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - IACP Health
- Counselling In Schools Programme/Pilot
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.
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 · 2 returns Budgetary matters · Health
- Budget 2023 & the Cost of Waiting
- Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) (Amendment) Bill 2022
Arthur Edward Guinness Community
- Return to public purposefulness for The Iveagh Markets (heritage real estate) which have become neglected
NCBI Education and Training
- Implementation of education policy for young people with sight loss
Multiple Sclerosis Ireland Health
- 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
Irish Pharmaceutical Healthcare Association Health
- Medicines innovation - Arrange meeting with LIF (Danish biopharmaceutical association) to discuss policy matters in relation to medicines innovation
Dublin Chamber of Commerce Economic Development and Industry
- Dublin Chamber hosted dinner in the Dáil for members of the Oireachtas
Irish Cancer Society · 3 returns Health · Banking and Financial Institutions
- Oireachtas Cross-Party Group on Cancer
- The 'Right to be Forgotten'
- Breast cancer awareness
Irish Pharmacy Union · 2 returns Health
- Request a meeting with the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health
- Submit Parliamentary Questions
Vulcan Consulting Limited Health
- Rare Disease Policy in Ireland
South Dublin Chamber Energy and Natural Resources
- Supports for business due to rapidly increasing energy costs
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
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"
Alcohol Action Ireland · 3 returns Health
- AAI report on implementation of Public Health (Alcohol) Act 2018
- Alcohol Action Ireland's Alcohol Market Review 2022
- Fianna Fáil Ardheis 1st October 2022
Irish Penal Reform Trust Justice and Equality
- Access to Rights for People Detained in Secure Forensic Mental Health Facilities in Ireland
Screen Composers Guild of Ireland Arts
- Introduction of AVMS levy as part of Audiovisual Sectoral Group within Online Safety and Media Regulation Bill
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
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.
FTI Consulting Trade
- Seeking the opportunity to brief public representatives on the extent and impact of the illegal trade in tobacco products.
BioMarin International Limited Health
- Rare Disease Policy in Ireland
Clúid Housing Housing
- Remedial works redress scheme
Friends of the Earth Energy and Natural Resources
- Recommendations on energy crisis, energy poverty and decarbonisation
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals (Ireland) DAC Health
- High Tech medicines policy in Ireland
Ruhama Justice and Equality
- Invite to attend conference
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA Agriculture
- National and World Ploughing Championships 2022 - IFA Stand
Pender & Associates Ltd Health
- Regulated Professions (Health and Social Care) Bill 2022
Irish Council for Civil Liberties Health
- Health (Termination of Pregnancy) (Safe Access Zones) Bill 2022
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.
Ibec Economic Development and Industry
- Economic and enterprise policy priorities for Budget 2023
Irish Medical Organisation · 2 returns Health · Budgetary matters
- General Scheme of the Health (Termination of pregnancy Services – Safe Access Zones) Bill 2022
- Budget 2023
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.
National Women's Council of Ireland · 2 returns Health
- Abortion Review
- Free Contraception scheme
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

Paul Murphy — People Before Profit-Solidarity 0 votes · 41 questions · 34 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 41 total

Social 11 questions
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Social Protection if she agrees the decision not to extend the one-off payment of €500 to those in receipt of the State pension is discriminatory, given those in receipt of the State pension are also in need of financial support; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [63201/22]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Social Protection the reason hot lunches in DEIS schools and underprivileged schools have been terminated (details supplied). [63848/22]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will instruct the ETBI to provide details of the budgets provided for each school per year in relation to the issue regarding the cost of hot lunches in Deis schools and underprivileged schools. [63849/22]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will provide details of the type of food that is being provided in relation to the issue regarding the cost of hot lunches in Deis schools and underprivileged schools. [63850/22]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Social Protection if each child gets €4.40 a day with a budget of €94.4 million and 60,000 children in relation to the cost of hot lunches in Deis schools and underprivileged schools; and if she will provide a breakdown of the expenditure in tabular form. [63851/22]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Social Protection the person or body that holds the contract to provide hot lunches in Deis schools and underprivileged schools. [63852/22]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Social Protection the reason Enniscorthy Intreo office has failed to respond to a complaint submitted (details supplied) in June 2022; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1288/23]
- 2023-01-19 Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Social Protection if the landlord of the building which houses the Enniscorthy Intreo office (details supplied) ever applied for any funding to carry out any work to upgrade the building prior to and during Covid-19; if so, the funding that was applied for; the work that was carried out; and the person or body that signed off on same. [2535/23]
- 2023-01-19 Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Social Protection the person in her Department that visited the Enniscorthy Intreo office (details supplied) to check its suitability for employees and clients to be in the building; and if no one inspected the suitability of the building, the reason. [2536/23]
- 2023-01-19 Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Social Protection the person from her Department that inspected the building to check the ventilation system and the non-availability of hot water for workers to wash their hands in the building housing the Enniscorthy Intreo office (details supplied). [2537/23]
- 2023-01-19 Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Social Protection if any representatives from her Department verbally voiced any concerns in relation to the safety of employees in the building housing the Enniscorthy Intreo office during and at the start of Covid-19, guaranteeing the duty of care owed to workers (details supplied). [2538/23]
Agriculture 8 questions
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if his attention has been drawn to a reported breach of the Animal Health and Welfare Regulations 2019 (details supplied); and if he will ensure that an investigation is carried out in relation to same. [63394/22]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if his attention has been drawn to intensive pig and poultry farms given the detrimental impact that intensive farming can have on animal welfare and that Ireland’s ammonia emissions have not met EU limits for seven out of the past nine years (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63594/22]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of reports of breaches of the sale and supply of pets regulations that his Department has received; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63598/22]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of calves that have been exported to Northern Ireland from the Republic on an annual basis over the past 20 years. [1069/23]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of calves that have been imported from Northern Ireland to the Republic on an annual basis over the past 20 years; and if those calves originate from Northern Ireland or in England, Scotland or Wales. [1070/23]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he is concerned at the high number of deaths of horses at Punchestown racetrack (details supplied) and the level of horse deaths across Irish racetracks; the measures that he intends taking to address this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1289/23]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his views in relation to the decline in attendance at horse racing meetings during the recent festive period (details supplied); the reason for this decline; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1615/23]
- 2023-01-19 Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his views on whether Coillte's plans for partnering with a company (details supplied) are in line with the plans committed to in the national development plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2441/23]
Transport 5 questions
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Transport if he will instruct the NTA to act in relation to requests from taxi drivers regarding the regulations to temporarily extend the maximum permissible age of taxis and hackneys; if he will advocate for an extension of two years for all taxi cars; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63889/22]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Transport the measures he intends taking to address the long delays in access to driving tests (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1292/23]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Transport the actions that his Department is going to take to improve the No. 15 bus service, given the numerous complaints that have been received concerning unreliable bus services in the Dublin south west area (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2323/23]
- 2023-01-19 Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Transport if he has any plans to restrict the use of private jets in the State; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2379/23]
- 2023-01-19 Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Transport the way his target of removing one in five cars from the roads by 2030 is matched by the provision of an expanding and accessible public transport alternative in terms of capacity and funding; if free public transport is being considered as part of the plan to achieve this target; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2380/23]
Health 5 questions
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Health if he will provide a breakdown of funding provided to long-Covid clinics, per clinic, including details of funding spent on the long-Covid clinic itself and any funding that was spent on other, non-long-Covid related expenses, in tabular form. [63164/22]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Health if he can confirm whether St. Vincent's has officially agreed to take on long-Covid clinic patients from the Mater Hospital should the clinic there need to close due to a lack of funding provided (details supplied). [63165/22]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Health if he will ensure that the urgent review of the business case provided by a person (details supplied) in relation to the long-Covid Clinic at the Mater Hospital is provided for, given that it is now approaching the end of December, and that this is the deadline for the closing of the clinic at the hospital without a positive response in terms of funding this clinic by the HSE. [63521/22]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Health if his Department has plans in place for those who are under 12 years of age who wish to receive a Covid-19 booster; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63909/22]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Health if dentists who are struck off in the UK are permitted to practise in Ireland; the vetting procedures followed by the Dental Council of Ireland prior to registering dentists who are qualified abroad; if dentists are required to practise under the same name by which they registered with the Dental Council; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1934/23]
Children 4 questions
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if his attention has been drawn to the lack of support that is available to parents who have tragically lost a child who is over one-year-old; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2195/23]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth his views on whether one charity, which is partly funded by Tulsa, offering eight sessions of counselling is not adequate to support those facing the loss of a child; and if he will outline his Department’s plans to improve this and offer the supports needed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2196/23]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth his views on whether it is acceptable for parents who are suffering from the loss of their child to have no concrete answers in relation to the reason that their child passed away; if he will ensure that a full investigation is carried out into the sudden death of any child and provide their parents with full information; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2197/23]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the reason that supports are in place for those who have lost a child who is under one-year-of-age and not for those who lose a child that is over the age of one year; and if he will ensure that the supports needed are provided to all grieving parents. [2198/23]
Education 3 questions
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Education further to Parliamentary Question No. 16 of 5 July 2022, if she will provide an update on the revised ex gratia scheme that she referenced. [63407/22]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Education if her attention has been drawn to reports that a school (details supplied) hosted a women’s safety week from 5-9 December 2022; if she will consider making this a nationally recognised week amongst all schools in Ireland; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [63609/22]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Education if she will reassess the primary and secondary education system modules to incorporate a way to include education on cultural and institutional misogyny and the importance of gender equality in society; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [63891/22]
Further and Higher Education 2 questions
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if he will provide further details in relation to the National Research Bill 2023. [63300/22]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the cost of processing a safepass renewal. [63764/22]
Justice 2 questions
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Justice if he agrees that there needs to be more resources provided to make the citizenship application process more efficient (details supplied); and the steps that have been taken and are planned to help tackle this issue going forward. [63978/22]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Justice if he will review the case of a child (details supplied); if any updated information in relation to this case will be made available to them; if the process will be expedited given the circumstances [1629/23]
Enterprise 1 question
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if his attention has been drawn to the case of an employer (details supplied) who has not paid employees since the October 2022 payroll; if he will intervene to ensure that these workers receive their payment urgently; if he will enact a policy to protect the rights of workers in cases in which wages are delayed by an employer in such circumstances; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1626/23]

New lobbying 34 returns

Stratagem (NI) Ltd Health
- Provision of audiology services and eye care services
Clare Public Participation Network Community
- Various communications relating to Clare PPN's IHREC Funded Research Project 'Towards an Anti-Poverty Strategy for Clare'
Uplift Justice and Equality
- Sharing information about far right instigated protests against people seeking asylum
Arthur Edward Guinness Community
- Return to public purposefulness for The Iveagh Markets (heritage real estate) which have become neglected
NCBI Education and Training
- Implementation of education policy for young people with sight loss
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.
Chambers Ireland Social Protection
- Low pay commission report
Shannon Chamber Public Expenditure and Reform
- Pre-Budget submission to Clare County Council including specific requests and observations.
Irish Pharmacy Union Health
- Submit Parliamentary Questions
Alcohol Action Ireland · 2 returns Health
- Broadcast Alcohol Advertising Watershed
- Alcohol Action Ireland - Alcohol Market Review 2022
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 Penal Reform Trust Justice and Equality
- 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
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.
Migrant Rights Centre Ireland Employment
- Amendments to Employment Permit Legislation
The Institute of Directors Ireland Trade
- More support is needed for information and clarity around EU legislation relating to ESG, the EU's Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive and Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive
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.
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
Ruhama Justice and Equality
- Invite to attend conference
Irish Council for Civil Liberties Justice and Equality
- Oireacthas Business
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.
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
Transgender Equality Network Ireland Health
- Information briefing by National Gender Service and the situation of gender affirming healthcare for trans persons in Ireland
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 Health
- Every Woman Report: reproductive health
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

Seán Crowe — Sinn Féin 1 vote · 1 question · 34 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 1 total

Transport 1 question
- 2023-01-19 Deputy Seán Crowe asked the Minister for Transport if consideration has been given to the establishment of an additional driving test centre in south Dublin, given that there are more than 14,000 persons on the list to take a test for a driving licence in Tallaght. [2214/23]

New lobbying 34 returns

Society of the Irish Motor Industry Taxation
- Budget Submission - the key issues for SIMI in Budget 2023 is taxation and incentive policy in relation to motor vehicles, particularly Electric Vehicle (EV) Supports and EV charging infrastructure and in relation to tax, no increases in VRT, Road Tax or BIK in Budget 2023.
Instinctif Partners Public Affairs Ireland · 2 returns Health
- Notification of MFI 2023 Pre Budget Submission to all members of the Oireachtas Health Committee and relevant Ministers in order to raise awareness of medicines shortages in Ireland and the sustainable supply of medicines in Ireland
- Engagement with members of the Oireachtas Health Committee in order to raise awareness of medicines shortages in Ireland and the sustainable supply of medicines in Ireland
Irish Heart Foundation Health
- Meeting to discuss increasing the legal age of sale of tobacco products, including e-cigarettes, from 18 to 21
Fórsa trade union Health
- Contact with certain Senators and TDs regarding the Fórsa campaign for the introduction of a chief Health and Social Care Professions (HSCP) Officer within the Department of Health. Plus letter to Minister for Health regarding the creation of the post & the exclusionary criteria used for recruitment process.
MSD Health
- Reimbursement of innovative oncology medicines and establishment of a National Medicines Agency
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
Acquired Brain Injury Ireland Health
- Implementing the Neuro-rehabilitation Strategy/Implementation Framework
Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation Health
- INMO request to attend the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health regarding the serious issues raised in the HIQA report on the Emergency Department at University Hospital Limerick.
Vulcan Consulting Limited Health
- Rare Disease Policy in Ireland
South Dublin Chamber Energy and Natural Resources
- Supports for business due to rapidly increasing energy costs
Kathleen O'Meara Public Affairs Consultant Health
- The need for a national strategy and plan to address deficits in the provision of supports around adult hearing loss provision.
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"
Alcohol Action Ireland · 2 returns Health
- AAI report on implementation of Public Health (Alcohol) Act 2018
- Alcohol Action Ireland's Alcohol Market Review 2022
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.
Gibney Communications Health
- To highlight the need for greater public information and education to reduce the misuse of alcohol in Ireland.
Friends of the Earth Energy and Natural Resources
- Recommendations on energy crisis, energy poverty and decarbonisation
Irish Pharmaceutical Healthcare Association Health
- Request meeting on improved transparency in the context of Sinn Féin's Healthcare (Transparent Payments) Bill 2022.
Ruhama Justice and Equality
- Invite to attend conference
Irish Council for Civil Liberties Health
- Health (Termination of Pregnancy) (Safe Access Zones) Bill 2022
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.
Irish Medical Organisation · 2 returns Health · Budgetary matters
- General Scheme of the Health (Termination of pregnancy Services – Safe Access Zones) Bill 2022
- Budget 2023
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.
Cunningham Devlin Communications Energy and Natural Resources
- Highlighting the use of automated energy management technology and impacts on energy savings and energy efficiency in the context of the escalating energy costs and their impacts on household incomes, and the lack of progress in their wider adoption in this regard.
Amnesty International Ireland Health
- Letter conveying Amnesty International’s recommendations to states ahead of negotiations on the conceptual zero draft of an international instrument on pandemic prevention, preparedness and response, and the briefing document to which it refers.
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