Galway West — week of Mon, 16 Jan

What your Galway West TDs did this week

Mon, 16 Jan – 22 Jan 2023 · 6 TDs · 1 bill voted on · 112 questions · 250 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 Hildegarde Naughton · Éamon Ó Cuív

Voted against 1 Mairéad Farrell

Did not vote 4 Catherine Connolly · John Connolly · Noel Grealish · Seán Kyne

Catherine Connolly — Independent 0 votes · 33 questions · 33 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 33 total

Health 7 questions
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Health the number of pandemic recognition payments made to HSE employees in each of the months April to December 2022 and to-date in January 2023; the number of payments outstanding in this category; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1616/23]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Health the number of pandemic recognition payments made to Section 38 employees in each of the months April to December 2022 and to-date in January 2023; the number of payments outstanding in this category; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1617/23]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Health the number of pandemic recognition payments made to support staff employed by HSE Section 38 employers in each of the months April to December 2022 and to-date in January 2023; the number of payments outstanding in this category; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1618/23]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Health the number of pandemic recognition payments made to private nursing home staff in each of the months April to December 2022 and to-date in January 2023; the number of payments outstanding in this category; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1619/23]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 303 of 15 December 2022, the number of appeals received with regard to the pandemic recognition payment; the number of appeals upheld; the number of appeals dismissed; the number of appeals outstanding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1645/23]
- 2023-01-19 Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Health if he is satisfied that the Health Products Regulatory Authority is providing data on adverse drug reactions in a timely manner to the European Medicines Agency, given there appears to be a difference between the number of adverse drug reactions on the HPRA website in regard to certain drugs (details supplied) and the number of adverse drug reactions recorded on the relevant EMA database; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2488/23]
- 2023-01-19 Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Health the number of pandemic recognition payments made to non-HSE section 38 organisation staff in each of the months April to December 2022, and to date in January 2023; the number of payments outstanding in this category; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2671/23]
Transport 5 questions
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Transport the details of measures being taken to address delays in the processing of foreign driving licence exchanges; the current average waiting times for the exchange of foreign licences for Irish licences; his plans to allow for the provision of an interim document which would allow an applicant to drive while the exchange of their foreign licence for an Irish licence is processed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1245/23]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Transport his plans to increase the fixed-payment notice for taxi drivers who refuse to carry guide dogs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1435/23]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Transport his plans to address the issue of cyclists and persons on e-scooters using their bikes or e-scooters on the footpath in view of the risks to pedestrians; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1438/23]
- 2023-01-19 Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Transport further to Parliamentary Question No. 11 of 10 November 2022, the progress on the roll-out of park-and-ride facilities in Galway; the details of any engagement he has had with the park-and-ride development office with regard to the Draft Park and Ride Strategy: Galway City and Environs, and in particular with a view to ensuring the delivery of park and ride on the western side of the city as a matter of urgency; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1882/23]
- 2023-01-19 Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Transport further to Parliamentary Question No. 33 of 10 November 2022, the status of the preparations for carrying out the promised feasibility study of light rail in Galway; the timeline for the feasibility study; the status of the specialist team tasked with assisting in the NTA in the updating of the Galway Transport Strategy; the membership of the specialist team; the terms of reference of the specialist team; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1883/23]
Education 5 questions
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Education further to Parliamentary Question No. 153 of 14 December 2022, the details of any engagement she or her Department have had with a union (details supplied) with regard to its proposal to establish a new system of redeployment for teachers, whereby teachers wishing to relocate could retain their permanent and contract of indefinite duration status; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [63707/22]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Education further to Parliamentary Question No. 153 of 14 December 2022, her plans to meet with a group (details supplied) in early 2023; the details of her engagement to date with this group; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [63708/22]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Education the number of applications received to date to the ex gratia scheme for survivors of childhood sexual abuse in schools; the number approved; the number rejected and the reasons therefor; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [63804/22]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Education her plans to remove the requirement that court proceedings must have been instituted against the State prior to 1 July 2021 in order to qualify for a payment under the ex gratia scheme for survivors of childhood sexual abuse in schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [63805/22]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Education the reason persons must have instituted proceedings against the State prior to 1 July 2021 in order to qualify for a payment under the ex gratia scheme for survivors of childhood sexual abuse in schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [63806/22]
Children 5 questions
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth his plans to establish a State inquiry into the practice of illegal adoptions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63815/22]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth his plans to ensure that all persons whose illegal birth registration is established in the future are entitled to financial support; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63816/22]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the status of recruitment for the role of special rapporteur on child protection; when the role will be filled; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1562/23]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if the role of special rapporteur on child protection has been filled on an interim basis since the expiry of the term of the previous special rapporteur in July 2022 and until the new special rapporteur is in situ; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1563/23]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth his plans to increase the stipend associated with the position of special rapporteur on child protection, as recommended in the 2022 Annual Report of the Special Rapporteur on Child Protection; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1564/23]
Finance 2 questions
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Finance if he will provide details of the processes and mechanisms used by Ireland’s customs and excise authorities to identify goods from illegal Israeli settlements in occupied Palestinian territory, and in particular to distinguish between such goods and services and those from Israel. [2025/23]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Finance his plans to retain the 9% tourism VAT rate beyond February 2023; the analysis that his Department has carried out in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1221/23]
Foreign 2 questions
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs the engagement that he has had with his counterparts in Israel with regard to the imminent expulsion and forced transfer of over 1,000 Palestinian residents of the Masafer Yatta area of the West Bank, in view of the announcement on 2 January 2023 by the Israeli Government that the transfers would commence immediately; the details of any engagement between his Departmental officials on the ground in Israel and Palestinian residents of Masafer Yatta since the beginning of January; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1649/23]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs the action he intends to take at European Union and United Nations level in response to the stated intention of the new Israeli Government to expand a regime of Jewish control over all of Palestine including those lands which are supposed to constitute a future Palestinian state, given the views that were recently expressed by the new Israeli prime minister (details supplied); if he agrees that such intensification of Israel’s colonisation of Palestinian land and its dominant-settler mindset means that new political initiatives are urgently required in pursuit of a peaceful settlement; if he agrees with the concerns expressed that ethnic cleansing of the Palestinian population and the expansion of a regime that suppresses non-Jews will now most likely be promoted through further state terrorism and state-sponsored violence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2022/23]
Public 2 questions
- 2023-01-19 Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the details of the new projects to be delivered in the northern and western region following the recent allocation of €217 million under the European Regional Development Fund programme; the details of any engagement between his Department and the Northern and Western Regional Assembly in the development of the 2021 to 2027 programme and, in particular, with regard to reducing regional inequality in Ireland, as highlighted at EU level; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1885/23]
- 2023-01-19 Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform further to Parliamentary Question No. 90 of 28 April 2022, the status of the Coirib go Cósta flood relief works; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1884/23]
Enterprise 1 question
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the value of imports of all goods and services to Ireland from Israel in the past year; the value of all goods and services from illegal Israeli settlements in occupied Palestinian territory included in the above figure; the value of goods and services exported from Ireland to Israel in the same year; if the IDA employs, or has under contract, an agent in Israel to increase investment in Ireland by Israeli enterprises; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2025/23]
Environment 1 question
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he will provide details of any engagement that he has had with the Commission for Regulation of Utilities in relation to setting an upper limit on energy standing charges; if he will provide details of his engagement with the Commission with regard to carrying out a review of standing charges, particularly in view of recent price increases; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1180/23]
Social 1 question
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Social Protection her plans to increase the free electricity allowance in view of energy price increases; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1179/23]
Justice 1 question
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Justice when Ireland intends to ratify the Optional Protocol to the CRC on the Sale of Children, Child Prostitution and Child Pornography, adopted by the UN General Assembly in 2000, and signed by Ireland in 2000; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63817/22]
Rural 1 question
- 2023-01-19 Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development further to Parliamentary Question No. 4 of 15 December 2022, the date on which the final draft policy for the islands was received by her; the date on which the policy for the islands will be published; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2672/23]

New lobbying 33 returns

Clare Public Participation Network Community
- Various communications relating to Clare PPN's IHREC Funded Research Project 'Towards an Anti-Poverty Strategy for Clare'
Dignity4Patients Justice and Equality
- Commission of Investigation and Inquiry into Abuse by former Surgeon Michael Shine in Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital Drogheda 1964 - 1995
COPE Galway CLG Finance
- Supporting the Budget 2023 Submission of The Wheel seeking a range of measures relating to the adequate funding and resourcing of the wider community and voluntary sector
Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation Health
- Invited to Zoom meeting regarding status of Clifden District Hospital with the Oireachtas, local councillors in Galway West constituency.
Shannon Chamber Tourism
- Request to Government to enable the transfer of Shannon Heritage sites in Co. Clare from the Shannon Airport Group plc to Clare County Council.
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 Penal Reform Trust Justice and Equality
- Criminal Justice (Theft and Fraud Offences) (Amendment) (Pets) Bill 2021
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.
Irish Wildbird Conservancy Environment
- Implementation of Article 17 of the Common Fisheries Policy
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.
- Presentation to the Comhchoiste na Gaeilge, na Gaeltacht and Pobal Labhartha na Gaeilge on the system of exemptions for the study of Irish in secondary education
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA Environment
- Climate Action Act - Impact of Sectoral Emissions Ceiling for Agriculture
SIPTU - Services Industrial Professional Trade Union · 2 returns Health
- To call for contract services members including cleaners, catering and security officers to be added to the list for the Pandemic Recognition Payment.
- "Briefing regarding concerns over Future of Clifden District Hospital Raising awareness of issues arising regarding staffing and reasoning for notice to ballot for industrial and strike action"
Uber Transport
- Uber's operations in Ireland
Ruhama Justice and Equality
- Invite to attend conference
Ireland's Association for Adventure Tourism Tourism
- Galway Beach Bye-laws - Submission
Forum Connemara CLG Community
- Subject matter: Reduced level of LEADER Programme funding 2023-2027. Lobbied the following individuals :Hildegrade Naughton TD on 7/11/2022, Eamon O'Cuiv TD on the 1st & 14th Nov. 2022. Noel Grealish TD on the 1st & 14th Nov. 2022. Catherine Connolly TD on the 1st & 14th Nov. 2022. Mairead Farrell TD 7/11/2022. Senator Sean Kyne on the 1st & 14th Nov. 2022.
Irish Council for Civil Liberties · 2 returns Justice and Equality
- Incitement to Violence or Hatred and Hate Offences Bill
- Oireacthas Business
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 and Foreshore (Amendment) Bill 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 Budgetary matters
- Business priorities for the economic growth of the West
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
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
Sabrina Joyce-Kemper Justice and Equality
- Emailed regarding the constitutionality of the of the PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT AND FORESHORE (AMENDMENT) BILL 2022.
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

Hildegarde Naughton — Fine Gael 1 vote · 0 questions · 47 new lobbying returns

New lobbying 47 returns

Galway Simon Community Budgetary matters
- Letter to Hildegarde Naughton TD and Meeting with Ivana Bacik, TD and Labour Leader and Councillor Niall McNelis and Karen Feeney and Fintan Maher from Galway Simon Community. Meeting to discuss pay parity and homelessness funding.
Connaught Airport Development Company Ltd Transport
- Supports for development of Airport
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
The Union of Students in Ireland Education and Training
- Lobby on USI Pre-Budget Submission 2023
COPE Galway CLG Finance
- Supporting the Budget 2023 Submission of The Wheel seeking a range of measures relating to the adequate funding and resourcing of the wider community and voluntary sector
Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation Health
- Invited to Zoom meeting regarding status of Clifden District Hospital with the Oireachtas, local councillors in Galway West constituency.
Social Innovation Growth Fund Ireland Limited trading as Rethink Ireland. Community
- Dormants Accounts Relationship with Rethink Ireland
Freight Transport Association of Ireland · 3 returns Transport
- FTA Ireland Transport Manager Seminar - Keynote address
- Launch of the Managers Guide to Distribution Costs
- Highlight concerns of members in the implementation of BCP at Dublin Airport
Irish Concrete Federation Taxation
- Defective Concrete Products Levy - Budget 2023
Shannon Chamber Tourism
- Request to Government to enable the transfer of Shannon Heritage sites in Co. Clare from the Shannon Airport Group plc to Clare County Council.
Premier Lotteries Ireland Designated Activity Company Public Expenditure and Reform
- Player Protection and the National Lottery
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
Merchants QuayIreland Ltd Community
- Proposals re drugs treatment, homelessness mental health and related matters
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 Farmers' Association - IFA · 3 returns Environment · Agriculture
- Climate Action Act - Impact of Sectoral Emissions Ceiling for Agriculture
- National and World Ploughing Championships 2022 - IFA Stand
- Agri Climate Rural Environment Scheme (ACRES)
Cork Chamber · 2 returns Economic Development and Industry
- Letter sent regarding: PSO Cork to Belfast route - Cork Airport
- Letter sent regarding: Cork Airport - Regional Airport Funding
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.
Irish Air Line Pilots Association (IALPA) · 2 returns Transport · Foreign Affairs
- Re: Air Navigation & Transport Bill and Associated Correspondence
- Re: EU Air Services Regulation Revision 2023 - The Pilots' Perspective
Coca-Cola HBC Ireland and Northern Ireland Transport
- Attendance of Minister at launch of Coca-Cola HBC Ireland and Northern Ireland Designated Driver campaign in advance of Christmas.
Uber Transport
- Uber's operations in Ireland
Huhtamaki Cup Print Ltd. · 2 returns Environment
- Circular Economy, Waste Management (Amendment) and Minerals Development (Amendment) Bill 2022
- Circular Economy, Waste Management (Amendment) and Minerals Development (Amendment) Bill 2022
Ruhama Justice and Equality
- Invite to attend conference
Ireland's Association for Adventure Tourism Tourism
- Galway Beach Bye-laws - Submission
Limerick Chamber Transport
- Aviation connectivity and regional economic development
Forum Connemara CLG Community
- Subject matter: Reduced level of LEADER Programme funding 2023-2027. Lobbied the following individuals :Hildegrade Naughton TD on 7/11/2022, Eamon O'Cuiv TD on the 1st & 14th Nov. 2022. Noel Grealish TD on the 1st & 14th Nov. 2022. Catherine Connolly TD on the 1st & 14th Nov. 2022. Mairead Farrell TD 7/11/2022. Senator Sean Kyne on the 1st & 14th Nov. 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.
Ibec Budgetary matters
- Business priorities for the economic growth of the West
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
Irish Chamber of Shipping Transport
- Letter to Ministers Ryan and Naughton & Assistant Secretary O’Ciaruain dated 19th September 2022 re UK Seafarers Bill
Galway Chamber · 5 returns Transport · Economic Development and Industry · EU Affairs
- Regional Airports funding and Shannon Airport
- Appointment of Minister of Sate, Hildegarde Naughton as the Government Chief Whip
- Port of Galway awarded Ten-T status
- Galway City Ring Road
- Galway Chamber Business Awards 2022
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 Connolly — Fianna Fáil 0 votes · 0 questions · 0 new lobbying returns

Quiet week — no questions filed or new lobbying returns.

Mairéad Farrell — Sinn Féin 1 vote · 21 questions · 45 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 21 total

Public 8 questions
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the way that SDG budgeting has been incorporated into Ireland’s performance budgeting framework; the way that he intends to build on this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63953/22]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if a person (details supplied) has received the correct restorations to their public sector pension since their commencement of the pension in October 2000; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1739/23]
- 2023-01-19 Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform his plans for reforming public procurement legislation to allow the procurement system to be used in a more strategic way. [63831/22]
- 2023-01-19 Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform his plans to increase construction sector capacity in order to better deliver on the targets of the national development plan. [63832/22]
- 2023-01-19 Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the actions he will take to ensure fewer cost overruns in major public works contracts going forward; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2280/23]
- 2023-01-19 Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will review the powers granted to the Standards in Public Office Commission; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2279/23]
- 2023-01-19 Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will detail his plans to reform ethics legislation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2278/23]
- 2023-01-19 Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the status of the report of the Review of Ireland’s Statutory Framework for Standards in Public Office; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2277/23]
Health 5 questions
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Health the date by which workers employed by organisations (details supplied) will be paid the pandemic recognition payment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63219/22]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Health the avenues that are available to qualified non-EEA citizens to apply for roles in the HSE in order to apply for a critical skills work permit; if non-EEA applicants can contact the HSE for extra support and advice; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63473/22]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Health the method used to decide the discretionary medical card applications that are assessed before others; if applications for patients with conditions that require intensive and immediate treatment, such as cancer, are being prioritised by the primary care reimbursement service; and, if not, if they could be in the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63481/22]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Health the status of the inquiry for the drug sodium valproate; when he intends it to be established; the terms of reference; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63928/22]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Health the services that are currently available to those diagnosed with foetal valproate spectrum disorder; the way that families can access these services within their communities following a diagnosis; if he will provide an update on discussions between the HSE and his Department to improve access to services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63929/22]
Transport 3 questions
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Transport if the publication of the all-island rail review is delayed indefinitely until an executive is formed in Northern Ireland; if he will reconsider his position that the results of the rail review should inform Ireland's TEN-T network given the delay in the publication of the review; if there will be sufficient time to request that the European Union restores the Western Rail Corridor to the final TEN-T network; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63293/22]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Transport if a person (details supplied) can reschedule their driving test, given they missed their test date through no fault of their own; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63975/22]
- 2023-01-19 Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Transport the schemes available for rural roads that flood regularly and become impassable; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2353/23]
Finance 1 question
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Finance further to Parliamentary Question No. 347 of 8 September 2022, if he will provide an update on in-person Revenue Commissioners services in Limerick, Cork and Galway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63294/22]
Tourism 1 question
- 2023-01-18 D'fhiafraigh Deputy Mairéad Farrell den Aire Turasóireachta, Cultúir, Ealaíon, Gaeltachta, Spóirt agus Meán an féidir léi an sceideal a luaigh sí sa fhreagra do Cheist Pharlaiminteach Uimh. 17 an 17 Samhain 2022 a fhoilsiú; agus an ndéanfaidh sí ráiteas ina thaobh. [63974/22]
Housing 1 question
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if Inland Fisheries Ireland statutory body has a legal exemption or derogation from ARC 02 when stocking Atlantic salmon smolts in Lough Corrib SAC from 2010 to date given that no ministerial consents under ARC 02 (Activities Requiring Consent - stocking or re-stocking with fish) were issued by his Department from 2010 to date for the stocking of salmon parr, salmon smolts and brown trout fry in Lough Corrib SAC, the Maumturk Mountains SAC and the Connemara Bog Complex SAC; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63264/22]
Education 1 question
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Education the percentage of parents who must seek a change in patronage of a school in order for it to be facilitated; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1310/23]
Social 1 question
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Social Protection the reason that the flexibility for casual work which is available to jobseekers applying for jobseeker’s benefit is not also made available to jobseekers who are applying for jobseeker's benefit self-employed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [63630/22]

New lobbying 45 returns

CPL Fuels Ireland Ltd. Energy and Natural Resources
- Engagement regarding Government implementation of new solid fuel regulations
Consultative Committee of Accountancy Bodies Ireland Taxation
- Pre-Budget submission
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.
Fórsa trade union Health
- Telephone conversation with Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice regarding Section 39 organisations and Fórsa members who were on strike on 22nd September 2022. This included the issue of a pandemic payment for Section 39 workers. Also Kevin Donoghue held a meeting with Mairead Farrell TD to discuss pay parity for section 39 workers in the health sector.
Mental Health Reform Budgetary matters
- Budget 2023 & the Cost of Waiting
COPE Galway CLG Finance
- Supporting the Budget 2023 Submission of The Wheel seeking a range of measures relating to the adequate funding and resourcing of the wider community and voluntary sector
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 Nurses and Midwives Organisation Health
- Invited to Zoom meeting regarding status of Clifden District Hospital with the Oireachtas, local councillors in Galway West constituency.
Shannon Chamber Tourism
- Request to Government to enable the transfer of Shannon Heritage sites in Co. Clare from the Shannon Airport Group plc to Clare County Council.
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.
Alcohol Action Ireland · 2 returns Health
- Alcohol Policy
- Alcohol Policy Discussion at 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 Banking and Financial Institutions
- Raising awareness of the systemic practice of mortgage mis-selling in the Irish market
ALONE Health
- 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.
Irish Development Education Association Budgetary matters
- Pre-Budget Submission
The Wheel Community
- The Wheel attended the Sinn Fein Ard Fheis and spoke with a number of TDs and Senators about current issues facing the community and voluntary sector.
Construction Industry Federation (CIF) Economic Development and Industry
- In person Joint Oireachtas Committee meeting re. proposed introduction of concrete levy
SIPTU - Services Industrial Professional Trade Union · 3 returns Health
- To call for contract services members including cleaners, catering and security officers to be added to the list for the Pandemic Recognition Payment.
- "Briefing regarding concerns over Future of Clifden District Hospital Raising awareness of issues arising regarding staffing and reasoning for notice to ballot for industrial and strike action"
- "Raised concerns over the shortage of staff and amalgamation of Clifden District Hospital and St. Anne's CNU rosters. Raised concerns over Future of Clifden District Hospital with reduced numbers utilising rehabilitation, respite, step down and day centre activities"
Uber Transport
- Uber's operations in Ireland
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA Finance
- Finance Bill 2022
Friends of the Earth Energy and Natural Resources
- Recommendations on energy crisis, energy poverty and decarbonisation
Christian Aid Ireland Foreign Affairs
- Visit of Colombian partner Sisma Mujer to Oireachtas
Ruhama Justice and Equality
- Invite to attend conference
Ireland's Association for Adventure Tourism Tourism
- Galway Beach Bye-laws - Submission
Forum Connemara CLG Community
- Subject matter: Reduced level of LEADER Programme funding 2023-2027. Lobbied the following individuals :Hildegrade Naughton TD on 7/11/2022, Eamon O'Cuiv TD on the 1st & 14th Nov. 2022. Noel Grealish TD on the 1st & 14th Nov. 2022. Catherine Connolly TD on the 1st & 14th Nov. 2022. Mairead Farrell TD 7/11/2022. Senator Sean Kyne on the 1st & 14th Nov. 2022.
Irish Council for Civil Liberties Justice and Equality
- Ethics Legislation
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.
MetLife Finance
- Overview of MetLife's operations in Ireland and Europe, and general discussion of the cross-border insurance market.
Ibec · 3 returns Budgetary matters · EU Affairs · Economic Development and Industry
- Business priorities for the economic growth of the West
- Medtech priorities for the EU Medical Device Regulation (MDR)
- Economic and enterprise policy priorities for Budget 2023
Irish Medical Organisation Budgetary matters
- Budget 2023
Wind Energy Ireland · 2 returns Environment · Energy and Natural Resources
- Resources for State agencies to support the delivery of renewable energy.
- Development of the electricity grid
Trócaire EU Affairs
- Business and Human Rights
John Gallagher Community
- Promotion of Policies of The Wheel for charity, social enterprise and community and voluntary sector
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

Noel Grealish — Independent 0 votes · 9 questions · 32 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 9 total

Health 4 questions
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 450 of 27 September 2022, if the necessary administrative and operational changes have been made to the fair deal scheme in order that some income from renting out the family home can be deemed exempt; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63457/22]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Health the provisions his Department is taking to secure dental services for medical card holders in Galway city and county; the services available to patients who cannot find a local dentist to avail of the dental treatment services scheme; when the current DTSS will be replaced with a fit-for-purpose scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63664/22]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Health the number of dental practices in Galway city and the rest of County Galway which have ceased providing medical card services to persons with disabilities in the past ten years; the medical card dental services that are currently available to adult persons with disabilities; the provision in place for those whose local dentist withdraws from the provision of medical card services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63665/22]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Health the number of dental practices in Galway city and the rest of County Galway which have ceased providing medical card services in the past ten years; the medical card dental services that are currently available to medical card users; the provision in place for those whose local dentist withdraws from the provision of medical card services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63666/22]
Environment 1 question
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if by-law No. 840 of 2008 is compliant with the EU habitats directive and legally admissible for Lough Corrib SAC; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63371/22]
Finance 1 question
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Finance further to Parliamentary Question No. 213 of 13 October 2022, if there is an update regarding the Disabled Drivers Medical Board of Appeal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2324/23]
Housing 1 question
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if an entitlement to the current rate of RAS payment of a person will be affected in cases in which they receive an inheritance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2325/23]
Further and Higher Education 1 question
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if he will change guidelines in order that returning emigrants who have spent at least three of the previous five years in Ireland can change their status to qualify for the free fees initiative for any remainder of the college course that their children are attending; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63490/22]
Agriculture 1 question
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will reopen applications for tranche 1 of the ACRES scheme, given that this is a new scheme and some applicants did not have an opportunity to prepare and submit their application on time; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63275/22]

New lobbying 32 returns

Irish Thoracic Society Health
- Issues impacting the care of people with lung disease particularly staffing shortages and infrastructural challenges in pulmonary function laboratories, reducing access to timely diagnosis.
COPE Galway CLG Finance
- Supporting the Budget 2023 Submission of The Wheel seeking a range of measures relating to the adequate funding and resourcing of the wider community and voluntary sector
TobaccoFree Research Institute Ireland Health
- Briefing on Lung Health Day organised by the Irish Thoracic Society 15th September 2022
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.
Shannon Chamber Tourism
- Request to Government to enable the transfer of Shannon Heritage sites in Co. Clare from the Shannon Airport Group plc to Clare County Council.
Premier Lotteries Ireland Designated Activity Company Public Expenditure and Reform
- Player Protection and the National Lottery
The Irish Academy of Engineering Energy and Natural Resources
- Issue of the Irish Academy of Engineering report "Restoring Confidence in Ireland's Energy Supply"
Screen Composers Guild of Ireland Arts
- Introduction of AVMS levy as part of Audiovisual Sectoral Group within Online Safety and Media Regulation Bill
Dyslexia Association of Ireland Education and Training
- Oireachtas Presentation for Dyslexia Awareness Month presenting findings from a recent survey on the experiences of Irish people with dyslexia, and highlighting issues which need to be addressed.
Mag Mell Energy Ireland Ltd. Energy and Natural Resources
- AV Room briefing session organised by Deputy Michael Collins TD on the Mag Mell proposal to import non-fracked LNG using FSRUs and existing physical infrastructure at the Kinsale Head Gas Field.
SIPTU - Services Industrial Professional Trade Union · 2 returns Health
- To call for contract services members including cleaners, catering and security officers to be added to the list for the Pandemic Recognition Payment.
- "Briefing regarding concerns over Future of Clifden District Hospital Raising awareness of issues arising regarding staffing and reasoning for notice to ballot for industrial and strike action"
Uber Transport
- Uber's operations in Ireland
Ruhama Justice and Equality
- Invite to attend conference
Ireland's Association for Adventure Tourism Tourism
- Galway Beach Bye-laws - Submission
Irish Offshore Operators' Association CLG Energy and Natural Resources
- Provided a covering letter and a copy of IOOA's submission to the Consultation of the Review of the Security of Energy Supply of Ireland’s Electricity and Natural Gas Systems.
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA · 6 returns Finance · Taxation
- IFA Budget 2023 Submission - Residential Zoned Land Tax
- IFA Budget 2023 Submission - Measures to support Climate Action
- IFA Budget 2023 Submission - Measures to Support Farmers through Brexit
- IFA Budget 2023 Submission - Measures to Support Farm Enterprises
- IFA Budget 2023 Submission - Measures to mitigate increased cost of production and general inflationary pressures
- IFA Budget 2023 Submission - Agri Taxation
Forum Connemara CLG Community
- Subject matter: Reduced level of LEADER Programme funding 2023-2027. Lobbied the following individuals :Hildegrade Naughton TD on 7/11/2022, Eamon O'Cuiv TD on the 1st & 14th Nov. 2022. Noel Grealish TD on the 1st & 14th Nov. 2022. Catherine Connolly TD on the 1st & 14th Nov. 2022. Mairead Farrell TD 7/11/2022. Senator Sean Kyne on the 1st & 14th Nov. 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.
Ibec · 2 returns Budgetary matters · EU Affairs
- Business priorities for the economic growth of the West
- Medtech priorities for the EU Medical Device Regulation (MDR)
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
Insight Consultants Agriculture
- To inform Public Representatives about new technology available to help reduce greenhouse gases
Horse Sport Ireland Agriculture
- 1. Inclusion of equine farming within the successor to TAMS – the On-Farm Capital Investment Scheme. 2. Industry wide upgrade to e-passporting 3. Integrity measures for production & breeding initiatives, including Anti-doping programme 4. Capital investment grant scheme for equestrian centre 5. Skillnet funding for Equestrian Skillnet 6. Increase in high performance sport allocation & participation grants 8. Increase in breeding & production supports, International Marketing
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

Seán Kyne — Fine Gael 0 votes · 0 questions · 47 new lobbying returns

New lobbying 47 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.
Property Owners Association of Ireland Limited (IPOA) Housing
- Presenting Oireachtas Members with proposals to stem the outflow of landlords from the rental market.
LGBT Support and Advocacy Network Ireland CLG Health
- Health (Assisted Human Reproduction) Bill 2022
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.
Mental Health Reform Budgetary matters
- Budget 2023 & the Cost of Waiting
NCBI Health
- Technical Aids Grant for Assistive Technology
Multiple Sclerosis Ireland · 2 returns 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
- 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
Gibney Communications · 3 returns Education and Training · Health
- To engage with politicians to discuss the benefits of Ireland's membership to CERN.
- 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.
- To highlight the need for greater public information and education to reduce the misuse of alcohol in Ireland.
Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation Health
- Invited to Zoom meeting regarding status of Clifden District Hospital with the Oireachtas, local councillors in Galway West constituency.
Institute of Physics Education and Training
- To promote the potential opportunities that exist if there is a greater focus on Physics.
The Irish Hospice Foundation Health
- General meeting to discuss work of Irish Hospice Foundation
Irish Cancer Society Health
- Breast cancer awareness
Institute of Professional Auctioneers and Valuers Housing
- Presenting Oireachtas members with proposals to stem the outflow of landlords from the rental market.
Vulcan Consulting Limited Health
- Rare Disease Policy in Ireland
Rockwood Consulting ULC Communications
- Hosted an Oireachtas briefing session on digital accessibility and inclusion
Premier Lotteries Ireland Designated Activity Company Public Expenditure and Reform
- Player Protection and the National Lottery
Alcohol Action Ireland · 2 returns Health
- AAI report on implementation of Public Health (Alcohol) Act 2018
- Alcohol Action Ireland's Alcohol Market Review 2022
Dyslexia Association of Ireland · 3 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.
- Presentation to the Comhchoiste na Gaeilge, na Gaeltacht and Pobal Labhartha na Gaeilge on the system of exemptions for the study of Irish in secondary education
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA Environment
- Climate Action Act - Impact of Sectoral Emissions Ceiling for Agriculture
JTI Ireland Limited Trade
- Briefing of public representatives on JTI's vape products, the vaping market and regulatory environment.
SIPTU - Services Industrial Professional Trade Union Health
- "Briefing regarding concerns over Future of Clifden District Hospital Raising awareness of issues arising regarding staffing and reasoning for notice to ballot for industrial and strike action"
Ruhama Justice and Equality
- Invite to attend conference
Irish Offshore Operators' Association CLG Energy and Natural Resources
- Provided a covering letter and a copy of IOOA's submission to the Consultation of the Review of the Security of Energy Supply of Ireland’s Electricity and Natural Gas Systems.
Forum Connemara CLG Community
- Subject matter: Reduced level of LEADER Programme funding 2023-2027. Lobbied the following individuals :Hildegrade Naughton TD on 7/11/2022, Eamon O'Cuiv TD on the 1st & 14th Nov. 2022. Noel Grealish TD on the 1st & 14th Nov. 2022. Catherine Connolly TD on the 1st & 14th Nov. 2022. Mairead Farrell TD 7/11/2022. Senator Sean Kyne on the 1st & 14th Nov. 2022.
Irish Council for Civil Liberties Health
- Health (Termination of Pregnancy) (Safe Access Zones) Bill 2022
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 EU Affairs
- Medtech priorities for the EU Medical Device Regulation (MDR)
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.
Wind Energy Ireland · 2 returns Environment · Energy and Natural Resources
- Resources for State agencies to support the delivery of renewable energy.
- Development of the electricity grid
National Women's Council of Ireland Health
- Every Woman Report: reproductive health
Horse Sport Ireland Agriculture
- 1. Inclusion of equine farming within the successor to TAMS – the On-Farm Capital Investment Scheme. 2. Industry wide upgrade to e-passporting 3. Integrity measures for production & breeding initiatives, including Anti-doping programme 4. Capital investment grant scheme for equestrian centre 5. Skillnet funding for Equestrian Skillnet 6. Increase in high performance sport allocation & participation grants 8. Increase in breeding & production supports, International Marketing
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