Kerry — week of Mon, 16 Jan

What your Kerry TDs did this week

Mon, 16 Jan – 22 Jan 2023 · 5 TDs · 1 bill voted on · 98 questions · 228 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 Brendan Griffin · Norma Foley

Voted against 3 Danny Healy-Rae · Michael Healy-Rae · Pa Daly

Did not vote 1 Michael Cahill

Danny Healy-Rae — Independent 1 vote · 14 questions · 49 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 14 total

Health 8 questions
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Danny Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Health if he will provide an update on a matter (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63265/22]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Danny Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Health if he will provide an update on a matter (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63268/22]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Danny Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Health the reason that the freestyle libre sensor is not covered on the medical card; if consideration will be given to this for a person (details supplied); the reason that this is not automatically covered by the medical card; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63979/22]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Danny Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Health the projected completion date for the Killarney Community Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63980/22]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Danny Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Health when the healthcare workers outside of HSE staff will be paid the €1,000 pandemic recognition payment; if there is a schedule of payments and list of eligible places of work available for the Kerry area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1632/23]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Danny Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Health if the staff who worked throughout the pandemic providing meals on wheels to the public at centres (details supplied) are entitled to the €1,000 pandemic recognition payment; and if so, when will this be paid. [1633/23]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Danny Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Health the status of speech therapy for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1964/23]
- 2023-01-19 Deputy Danny Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Health the status of a hospital appointment for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2666/23]
Transport 5 questions
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Danny Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Transport the status of the provision of additional bus service (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1026/23]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Danny Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Transport the status of the provision of a bus shelter at a location (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1027/23]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Danny Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Transport the number of persons waiting for NCT tests in the Kerry area, by centre; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1974/23]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Danny Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Transport the number of persons who are currently waiting to be called for driving tests in County Kerry, by test centre; the wait time for a driving test; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1975/23]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Danny Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Transport the waiting time for a person (details supplied) to be called for a driving test; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2010/23]
Foreign 1 question
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Danny Healy-Rae asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs the status of a passport application for a child (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1970/23]

New lobbying 49 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.
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.
Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers Association Agriculture
- Meeting with the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food & Marine on the proposed EU Nature Restoration Act.
Irish Lung Fibrosis Association Health
- Irish Lung Fibrosis Association (ILFA) canvassing some members of the Oireachtas to create awareness of lung fibrosis in Ireland
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 · 2 returns Agriculture · Health
- To highlight the crisis facing the horticultural sector as a result of restrictions placed on the harvesting of Irish horticultural peat.
- To highlight the need for greater public information and education to reduce the misuse of alcohol in Ireland.
Irish Cancer Society Health
- Breast cancer awareness
Macra na Feirme · 5 returns Agriculture
- Joint Oireachtas Committee of Agriculture presentation on EU Nature Restoration
- Metting with Danny Healy Rae in relation to the provision of Housing for young people in Rural Ireland
- Call to Deputy Danny Healy Rea in relation to the issue of access to land for young farmers and the need for funding for the Land Mobility Service
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture - presentation by Macra on various DAFM Direct Payment and Rural Development Schemes, (BPS, Organic, ACRES, Beef Genomics, BEEP, TAMS III).
- Call for Climate Action Plan to provide opportunity for Future Food Producers
Premier Lotteries Ireland Designated Activity Company Public Expenditure and Reform
- Player Protection and the National Lottery
BoyleSports Communications
- Gambling Regulation Bill 2022 - Letter with a meeting invite sent to relevant TD's in relation to certain sections of the Gambling Regulation Bill 2022
The Irish Academy of Engineering Energy and Natural Resources
- Issue of the Irish Academy of Engineering report "Restoring Confidence in Ireland's Energy Supply"
Screen Composers Guild of Ireland Arts
- Introduction of AVMS levy as part of Audiovisual Sectoral Group within Online Safety and Media Regulation Bill
Liquid Gas Ireland Energy and Natural Resources
- Recognition of the role of the LPG and BioLPG as lower carbpn emission fuel options
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
Mag Mell Energy Ireland Ltd. · 2 returns Energy and Natural Resources
- Meeting with the Rural Independent Group re to discuss how key infrastructure at the Kinsale Head Gas Field for offshore should be retained for importation of non-fracked liquified natural gas (LNG) using FSRUs.
- AV Room briefing session organised by Deputy Michael Collins TD on the Mag Mell proposal to import non-fracked LNG using FSRUs and existing physical infrastructure at the Kinsale Head Gas Field.
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA · 10 returns Agriculture · Finance · Taxation
- Veterinary Medicinal Products, Medicated Feeds and Fertilisers Regulation Bill 2022 - Pre-Legislative Scrutiny
- Nature Restoration Targets
- National and World Ploughing Championships 2022 - IFA Stand
- IFA Budget 2023 Submission - Residential Zoned Land Tax
- IFA Budget 2023 Submission - Measures to support Climate Action
- IFA Budget 2023 Submission - Measures to Support Farmers through Brexit
- IFA Budget 2023 Submission - Measures to Support Farm Enterprises
- IFA Budget 2023 Submission - Measures to mitigate increased cost of production and general inflationary pressures
- IFA Budget 2023 Submission - Agri Taxation
- Veterinary Medicinal Products, Medicated Feed and Fertilisers Regulation Bill 2022
The Association of Farm & Forestry Contractors in Ireland (FCI) Ltd · 2 returns Agriculture · Local Government
- Ireland’s CAP Strategic Plan 2023-2027 – Response Proposals from the Association of Farm & Forestry Contractors
- Ref: Submission from the Association of Farm & Forestry Contractors in Ireland (FCI) – to Steven Matthews, Chair, Oireachtas Joint Committee on Housing, Local Government and Heritage on the General Scheme of the Water Environment (Abstractions) Bill
DCC plc Energy and Natural Resources
- Lobbying was carried out on our behalf by Liquid Gas Ireland. Engagement on the possible banning of replacement LPG boilers in existing homes and the Temporary Business Energy Support Scheme (TBESS).
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.
Environmental Pillar Environment
- Calling on elected representatives to support greater ambition within the negotiations with the European Commissions on the proposal for a regulation on Nature Restoration
Association of Consulting Engineers of Ireland Environment
- Construction Industry Council (CIC) letter to all TDs in relation to the challenges facing the construction and wider built environment sector, including recent announcement of a concrete levy. Priorities for the industry were also addressed.
Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers Association · 3 returns Agriculture · Environment
- Climate plan sectoral emissions
- EU Nature Restoration Regulation
- Veterinary Medicinal Products, Medicated Feeds and Fertilisers Regulation Bill 2022
Ibec EU Affairs
- 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
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
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

Michael Cahill — Fianna Fáil 0 votes · 0 questions · 0 new lobbying returns

Quiet week — no questions filed or new lobbying returns.

Michael Healy-Rae — Independent 1 vote · 45 questions · 49 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 45 total

Health 14 questions
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Health the status of a primary medical certificate for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63316/22]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Health the status of a hospital appointment for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63422/22]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Health if a hospital appointment will be expedited for a child (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63838/22]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Health if a person (details supplied) will be considered for disability services in Bantry, County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63841/22]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Health the status of the provision of a wheelchair for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63905/22]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Health if there are any plans to increase the income threshold for medical cards for people; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1137/23]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Health when the pandemic bonus will be paid to a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1269/23]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Health when an appointment will be given for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1304/23]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Health if he will expedite a medical appointment for a child (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1573/23]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Health if dentists in County Kerry are taking on patients with medical cards; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1983/23]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Health the number of whole-time equivalent vacant nursing posts in Kerry University Hospital as of 11 January 2023; when these vacancies will be filled, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2006/23]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Health the number of whole-time equivalent consultants in emergency medicine who are based in Kerry University Hospital in 2021, 2022 and to date in 2023, in tabular form; if there are plans to further increase this number; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2007/23]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Health the number of persons on a waiting list for audiology appointments in primary care in community healthcare organisation or CHO 4, by age category and time waiting, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2008/23]
- 2023-01-19 Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Health if he will provide an update on the funding for a centre (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2596/23]
Education 6 questions
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Education the status of an application for the special education school grant by a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [63280/22]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Education if she will ensure that the income of a person (details supplied) is corrected; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [63432/22]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Education if the pick-up for school transport for a person (details supplied) will be reviewed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [63959/22]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Education further to Parliamentary Question No. 458 of 18 October 2022, if she will provide an update on a matter (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1162/23]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Education if she has considered, given the shortage of teachers at present, allowing Irish students who trained in the UK to complete their induction period back in Ireland to allow them to teach in Ireland. [1280/23]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Education if an issue in relation to school transport (details supplied) will be examined and addressed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1980/23]
Agriculture 5 questions
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his views on a matter (details supplied) in relation to the ACRES scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63448/22]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will address a matter (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63732/22]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if the case of a person (details supplied) will be examined given that they are being billed by his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63879/22]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the status of an appeal by a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1012/23]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine further to Parliamentary Question No. 221 of 23 November 2022, the number of bovine animals greater than 36 months of age that were sold through Irish livestock marts in each of the years 2018 to 2022, by animal type and breed, that is, dairy or beef that were not slaughtered within 30 days of the date that they were traded in livestock marts; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1375/23]
Social 4 questions
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Social Protection if the case of a person (details supplied) will be examined and addressed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [63858/22]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will examine the case of a person (details supplied) regarding a contributory pension; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [63920/22]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Social Protection if a person (details supplied) will qualify for the benefit payment if they retire at the age of 65 years; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1272/23]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Social Protection if her Department has any plans to allow self-employed workers to claim illness benefit when they are out sick; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2373/23]
Finance 3 questions
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Finance when a mortgage customer (details supplied) will be given further information on what will happen in 2023 regarding their mortgages; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63807/22]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Finance if he intends to make any further changes to the benefit-in-kind tax (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1270/23]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Finance his views on matters (details supplied) in relation to the rent tax credit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1642/23]
Public 2 questions
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will clarify an issue regarding the cleaning of a river (details supplied in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1294/23]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform further to Parliamentary Question No. 249 of 4 October 2022, if he will provide an update (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1993/23]
Housing 2 questions
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if the proposed modular homes that are to be built on State land will be exempt from planning permission (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63456/22]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if a scheme to utilise lands owned by our local authorities (details supplied) could be reinstated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1268/23]
Further and Higher Education 2 questions
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science his views on a matter (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63823/22]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if he will address a matter (details supplied) regarding refugee status; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1606/23]
Rural 2 questions
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development her views on a matter (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [63207/22]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development if the cane corso and malenois dog breeds will be considered as dangerous breeds that should be muzzled; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [63317/22]
Enterprise 1 question
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he will address a matter (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63622/22]
Environment 1 question
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the reason that he has not signed the derogation with regard to the burning of bushes and branches (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1926/23]
Transport 1 question
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Transport if grants will be available in 2023 for electric cars to be used as taxis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2074/23]
Children 1 question
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the status of a buildings block grant for a school (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63855/22]
Justice 1 question
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Justice his views on a matter (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63679/22]

New lobbying 49 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.
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.
Saint John of God Community Services Limited Health
- Seeking emergency residential placement for service user whose father passed away
LGBT Support and Advocacy Network Ireland CLG Justice and Equality
- Protection of LGBT+ Refugees
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
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
BoyleSports Communications
- Gambling Regulation Bill 2022 - Letter with a meeting invite sent to relevant TD's in relation to certain sections of the Gambling Regulation Bill 2022
Vulcan Consulting Limited Agriculture
- Forestry policy and programmes
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
Liquid Gas Ireland Energy and Natural Resources
- Recognition of the role of the LPG and BioLPG as lower carbpn emission fuel options
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 · 8 returns Agriculture · Finance · Taxation
- Ireland's Draft Forest Strategy and Implementation Plan
- National and World Ploughing Championships 2022 - IFA Stand
- IFA Budget 2023 Submission - Residential Zoned Land Tax
- IFA Budget 2023 Submission - Measures to support Climate Action
- IFA Budget 2023 Submission - Measures to Support Farmers through Brexit
- IFA Budget 2023 Submission - Measures to Support Farm Enterprises
- IFA Budget 2023 Submission - Measures to mitigate increased cost of production and general inflationary pressures
- IFA Budget 2023 Submission - Agri Taxation
Mag Mell Energy Ireland Ltd. · 2 returns Energy and Natural Resources
- Meeting with the Rural Independent Group re to discuss how key infrastructure at the Kinsale Head Gas Field for offshore should be retained for importation of non-fracked liquified natural gas (LNG) using FSRUs.
- AV Room briefing session organised by Deputy Michael Collins TD on the Mag Mell proposal to import non-fracked LNG using FSRUs and existing physical infrastructure at the Kinsale Head Gas Field.
The Association of Farm & Forestry Contractors in Ireland (FCI) Ltd Agriculture
- Ireland’s CAP Strategic Plan 2023-2027 – Response Proposals from the Association of Farm & Forestry Contractors
Gibney Communications Health
- To highlight the need for greater public information and education to reduce the misuse of alcohol in Ireland.
DCC plc Energy and Natural Resources
- Lobbying was carried out on our behalf by Liquid Gas Ireland. Engagement on the possible banning of replacement LPG boilers in existing homes and the Temporary Business Energy Support Scheme (TBESS).
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.
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 EU Affairs
- 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
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
Irish Beef and Lamb Association · 10 returns Agriculture
- To ask the Minister for Agriculture; Food and the Marine the number of pedigree parthenaise cattle embryos in total that were exported from Ireland between the period 1 January 1 2018 to 5 October 2022, his Department's eartag details for the sires and dams for each pedigree parthenaise cattle embryo exported; the destinations which the exports took place; which of his Department's licensed exporters that each of the export consignments originated from; and if he will make a statement on the mat
- To ask the Minister for Agriculture; Food and the Marine the number of pedigree parthenaise cattle embryos in total that were exported to Australia between the period 1 January 2018 to 5 October 2022; his Department's eartag details for the sires and dams for each pedigree parthenaise cattle embryo exported to Australia; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
- To ask the Minister for Agriculture; Food and the Marine the number of pedigree cattle embryos in total that were exported to Australia between the period 1 January 2018 to 5 October 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
- To ask the Minister for Agriculture; Food and the Marine the number of ET technicians who are currently licensed by his Department to export embryos to Australia; the speciific period of time that these ET technicians have been awarded their ET export licences for Australia; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
- * To ask the Minister for Agriculture; Food and the Marine the number of bovine embryos in total that were exported to Australia between the period 1 January 2018 to 5 October 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
- PQ to ask the Minister for Agriculture,Food & Marine to make a statement on the following. Following on from the minister’s response to question 58176/22, of the bovine animals, aged greater than 36 months of age were sold at livestock Marts.
- PQ to ask the Minister for Agriculture,Food & Marine to make a statement on the following. Confirm references contained in the EU animals health law regulations 2016/429 in relation to new 6 month testing rule.
- PQ to ask the Minister for Agriculture,Food & Marine to make a statement on the following. The DAFM decision to introduce mandatory TB testing of bovines over 36 month of age at 6 month intervals. What stakeholders were involved in the consultation. At what fora did the everyone meet.
- PQ to ask the Minister for Agriculture,Food & Marine to make a statement on the following. What discussions have taken place on introducing a reduction to the national suckler herd, if a compensation package for such reduction is being discussed and with what industry stakeholders and at what fora. Sent 12th Sept 2022.
- PQ to ask the Minister for Agriculture,Food & Marine to make a statement on the following. In the context of the national dairy and beef herd being reasonably stable over the last thirty years, can the minister confirm by year, over that thirty year period, the amount in tonnes of chemical fertiliser imported to Ireland and separately the amount manufactured in Ireland over that period by fertiliser type (eg Urea or compound fertiliser).
John Gallagher Communications
- Roll-out of mobile telephony infrastructure nationally
Macra na Feirme Agriculture
- meeting with Deputy Healy Rae on supports for Rural Ireland and young farmers
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

Norma Foley — Fianna Fáil 1 vote · 0 questions · 54 new lobbying returns

New lobbying 54 returns

Irish Street Arts, Circus and Spectacle Network Arts
- Increased practical, policy, legislative and financial supports towards the development of Street, Circus and Spectacle arts
Coach Tourism and Transport Council of Ireland Education and Training
- Meeting with Minister Foley
The Psychological Society of Ireland Health
- Trainee funding - disparity of funding for educational psychology trainees.
Saint John of God Community Services Limited Health
- Seeking emergency residential placement for service user whose father passed away
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
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
Federation of Optometrists and Dispensing Opticians Health
- Our chair Garvan Mulligan wrote to the Minister for Health, Minister for Education and Minister for Further and Higher Education on 16 November 2022, regarding increasing the optometry workforce, following comments the Health Minister made.
NCBI Education and Training
- Implementation of education policy for young people with sight loss
Irish Cancer Society Health
- Breast cancer awareness
New Fortress Energy Energy and Natural Resources
- Meeting with Minister Foley to share information in relation to the Shannon Technology and Energy Park development and Energy Security of Supply
GIY Ireland · 2 returns Education and Training
- Proposal and request for Programme support funding for GIY's GROW at School food education & sustainability programme for Primary Schools sent for the attention of Ministers of the Department of Health and Dept of Education.
- Sent a summary (one page printed graphic) on GIY's GROW at School programme in addition to a copy of GIY Diaries book to public representatives who we had engaged in relation to this programme in 2022
Premier Lotteries Ireland Designated Activity Company Public Expenditure and Reform
- Player Protection and the National Lottery
Alcohol Action Ireland · 2 returns Health
- Operation Encompass / Domestic violence
- Drinkaware in schools
The Irish Academy of Engineering · 2 returns Energy and Natural Resources
- Issue of the Irish Academy of Engineering report "Restoring Confidence in Ireland's Energy Supply"
- Issue of Irish Academy of Engineering response to the "Review of the Security of Energy Supply in Ireland's Electricity and Natural Gas Systems consultation"
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
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.
Gibney Communications Education and Training
- Engagement with the Department of Education to highlight the imminent accountants shortage and the need for reform of the accountancy syllabus
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.
Cork Chamber Economic Development and Industry
- Letter sent regarding support of 50m swimming pool
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
Microsoft Ireland Operations Ltd Education and Training
- Discussion on Dream Space expansion and wider digital skills agenda
Plan International Ireland Justice and Equality
- 'Girls Takeover' event between member of our Youth Advisory Panel and Minister for Education Norma Foley to mark International Plan International Ireland's Youth Advisory members met over zoom with the Minister for Education, Norma Foleyto discuss the topics of GBV in schools and inaccessibility of politics to women as well asfindings in a recent report published by Plan International Ireland stating that girls and young women worldwide consistently feel excluded from politics. Day of the Girl
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.
Galway Traveller Movement Education and Training
- Future sustainable funding for Traveller Education and Diversity Hub in Galway
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA Finance
- Residential Zoned Land Tax (RZLT)
Zoom Communications Community
- Support for Ukrainian Refugees
Bookselling Ireland Education and Training
- Provision of free schoolbooks to primary school children, as announced in September 2022 in Budget 2023.
Huhtamaki Cup Print Ltd. Environment
- Circular Economy, Waste Management (Amendment) and Minerals Development (Amendment) Bill 2022
Friends of the Earth Energy and Natural Resources
- Recommendations on energy crisis, energy poverty and decarbonisation
CHILDREN'S RIGHTS ALLIANCE - REPUBLIC OF IRELAND LIMITED Social Protection
- Food Poverty
INTO - Irish National Teachers' Organisation Public Expenditure and Reform
- Support sought for reduction in class size numbers
Irish Universities Association Education and Training
- Leaving Cert Reform
Ruhama Justice and Equality
- Invite to attend conference
Irish Tourist Industry Confederation Tourism
- Irish tourism's value proposition
Kerry Diocesan Youth Service · 2 returns Public Expenditure and Reform · Children and Youth Affairs
- Email to public official regarding the reform of the mental health act - That they would express his / her support for the budget allocation to youth mental health and for reforms of the Mental Health Act to be implemented to improve specialist mental health and community based services for young people
- To consider the funding allocation to Youth Work in the 2022/23 Budget
The Alzheimer Society of Ireland Health
- The ASI Dementia Generation Programme for TY students was launched in Tralee by Minister Foley and Senator O'Loughlin
Environmental Pillar Environment
- Calling on elected representatives to support greater ambition within the negotiations with the European Commissions on the proposal for a regulation on Nature Restoration
Association of Consulting Engineers of Ireland Environment
- Construction Industry Council (CIC) letter to all TDs in relation to the challenges facing the construction and wider built environment sector, including recent announcement of a concrete levy. Priorities for the industry were also addressed.
Technological Universities Association Education and Training
- Leaving Certificate results timelines
Irish Solar Energy Association Energy and Natural Resources
- Promotion of solar PV deployment in Republic of Ireland through appropriate Government policy and regulatory/legislative framework.
Irish Medical Organisation Budgetary matters
- Budget 2023
Epilepsy Ireland Education and Training
- Criteria for the deferred sitting for Leaving Cert exams
John Gallagher Communications
- Roll-out of mobile telephony infrastructure nationally
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
Autism Spectrum Information, Advice and Meeting Point Ltd, Trading as AsIAm Education and Training
- Highlighted the need to improve school transport for Autistic students given nationwide shortage. Sought meeting to discuss
Teachers' Union of Ireland Education and Training
- Actions required to address the post primary teacher recruitment and retention crisis
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

Pa Daly — Sinn Féin 1 vote · 17 questions · 47 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 17 total

Health 8 questions
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Health when families affected as part of the south Kerry CAMHS review and identified as being a family that will receive redress, will receive payment from the scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63573/22]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Health when families affected as part of the south Kerry CAMHS review and identified as being a family that will receive redress, will receive detailed communications regarding the implementation of the scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63574/22]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Health when an appointment will issue for surgery for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1000/23]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Health when a nursing home worker (details supplied) can expect their Covid recognition payment. [1823/23]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Health his views on the HSE's engagement with an operator (details supplied); the services that the operator provides; and the duration of any contract with the operator. [1962/23]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Health the current waiting times in County Kerry for HSE dental appointments for children from 0 to 18-years-of-age, cross tabulated with the available age cohorts in tabular form.; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2215/23]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Health his views on the availability of concerta methylphenidate in Ireland. [2245/23]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Health his views on the new HSE guidelines on the treatment of ADHD; the role of adult ADHD clinics; when he anticipates the clinics being fully operational; and the length of the current waiting list for such clinics. [2246/23]
Justice 4 questions
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Justice the breakdown of the staffing levels in his Department and associated agencies dedicated to processing international protection applications in each of the years 2015 to 2022, in tabular form. [1199/23]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Justice the breakdown of the average wait times to process international protection applications in each of the years 2015 to 2022. [1200/23]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Justice the number of applicants for international protection that were dealt with under the single application procedure in 2022. [1386/23]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Justice if he will provide a breakdown of the number of applicants for international protection in each of the years 2012 to 2022, cross-tabulated with applicants' final decision status, in tabular form. [1395/23]
Transport 3 questions
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Transport if he will provide sufficient funding for the local improvement scheme to ensure that the backlog can be cleared within a five-year timeframe; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63914/22]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Transport if he will provide funding for community roads under the local improvement scheme to ensure that the backlog can be cleared within a two-year timeframe; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63915/22]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Transport if he will conduct a review of the local improvement scheme in view of the fact that it is estimated to take 60 years to clear the backlog in some counties, notably County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63916/22]
Rural 2 questions
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the number of approved applications on local improvement scheme waiting lists, by county, separating ordinary-private roads from community roads, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [63917/22]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the number of local improvement scheme applications completed in each county in each of the years from 2016 to 2022, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [63918/22]

New lobbying 47 returns

One Family Children and Youth Affairs
- Infant and child contact time in separated families
CPL Fuels Ireland Ltd. Energy and Natural Resources
- Engagement regarding Government implementation of new solid fuel regulations
Law Society of Ireland Justice and Equality
- Civil Legal Aid Review
Irish Medical Organisation · 2 returns Justice and Equality · Budgetary matters
- General Scheme of the Sale of Alcohol Bill
- Budget 2023
Immigrant Council of Ireland · 2 returns Justice and Equality
- The main objective was to share ICI’s political manifesto and try to schedule meetings with political representatives
- Ukraine Civil Society Forum - Discussion on Irelands response to supporting Ukrainian Refugees – sharing of position paper from UCSF
Chambers Ireland · 2 returns Transport
- Drivers Licences
- NCT Certificates issuance
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
BoyleSports Communications
- Gambling Regulation Bill 2022 - Letter with a meeting invite sent to relevant TD's in relation to certain sections of the Gambling Regulation Bill 2022
The Irish Academy of Engineering Energy and Natural Resources
- Issue of the Irish Academy of Engineering report "Restoring Confidence in Ireland's Energy Supply"
Crainn Justice and Equality
- Meeting with Pa Daly TD discussing the current Irish climate of cannabis use and how recent Justice Committee recommendations and the upcoming 'Drug Use' Citizens Assembly could provide legislative and policy solutions.
Irish Hospital Consultants Association Health
- Pre-budget submission concerning the 2023 health budget on increased capacity and resourcing needs of acute hospital and mental health services, recruitment and retention of consultants, and clinical indemnity.
Irish Penal Reform Trust · 3 returns Justice and Equality
- Criminal Justice (Theft and Fraud Offences) (Amendment) (Pets) Bill 2021
- Inspection of Places of Detention Bill
- IPRT Event on Spent Convictions
Alcohol Action Ireland · 4 returns Health
- Alcohol Policy
- Alcohol Policy Discussion at Sinn Féin Ardfheis
- Sinn Féin Ardfheis
- Sale of Alcohol Bill
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 · 4 returns Employment · Justice and Equality
- Amendments to Employment Permit Legislation
- Consideration of MRCI key asks in NRM reform for victims of trafficking.
- Atypical scheme for fishers
- Regularisation Scheme for Undocumented People in Ireland
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
Friends of the Earth Energy and Natural Resources
- Recommendations on energy crisis, energy poverty and decarbonisation
Ruhama Justice and Equality
- Invite to attend conference
Irish 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.
Irish Council for Civil Liberties · 3 returns Justice and Equality
- Incitement to Violence or Hatred and Hate Offences Bill
- Data Protection Commission and Application of GDPR
- Rule of Law Reporting
Kerry Diocesan Youth Service Public Expenditure and Reform
- Email to public official regarding the reform of the mental health act - That they would express his / her support for the budget allocation to youth mental health and for reforms of the Mental Health Act to be implemented to improve specialist mental health and community based services for young people
Environmental Pillar Environment
- Calling on elected representatives to support greater ambition within the negotiations with the European Commissions on the proposal for a regulation on Nature Restoration
Association of Consulting Engineers of Ireland Environment
- Construction Industry Council (CIC) letter to all TDs in relation to the challenges facing the construction and wider built environment sector, including recent announcement of a concrete levy. Priorities for the industry were also addressed.
Irish Solar Energy Association Energy and Natural Resources
- Promotion of solar PV deployment in Republic of Ireland through appropriate Government policy and regulatory/legislative framework.
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 Foreign Affairs
- Human Rights and humanitarian issues
Red Flag Consulting Limited Justice and Equality
- Gambling Regulation Bill 2022
John Gallagher Communications
- Roll-out of mobile telephony infrastructure nationally
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