Kildare South — week of Mon, 16 Jan

What your Kildare South TDs did this week

Mon, 16 Jan – 22 Jan 2023 · 5 TDs · 1 bill voted on · 22 questions · 202 new lobbying filings

Votes this week

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business

2023-01-18 · 1 vote

The week's Dáil business schedule · motion passed 74–55

Voted for 1 Martin Heydon

Voted against 1 Patricia Ryan

Did not vote 4 Fiona O'Loughlin · Mark Wall · Seán Ó Fearghaíl · Shónagh Ní Raghallaigh

Fiona O'Loughlin — Fianna Fáil 0 votes · 0 questions · 33 new lobbying returns

New lobbying 33 returns

Stratagem (NI) Ltd Health
- Provision of audiology services and eye care services
Down Syndrome Ireland Education and Training
- Request to ascertain if there is funding in place for Kildare Branch of Down Syndrome Ireland's Adult Programs
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.
ActionAid Ireland Foreign Affairs
- Highlight new paper pubished by ActionAid and Irish teacher's unions "Education V Austerity" to the Foreign Affairs and Education Committees along with Ivana Bacik and Colm Brophy.
Irish Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - IACP Health
- Counselling In Schools Programme/Pilot
Mental Health Reform Budgetary matters
- Budget 2023 & the Cost of Waiting
NCBI Health
- Technical Aids Grant for Assistive Technology
Gibney Communications Education and Training
- To promote the potential opportunities that exist if there is a greater focus on research and development in physics and physics-based industries in Ireland.
Irish Cancer Society Health
- Breast cancer awareness
Sage Advocacy Health
- Women’s Caucus Workshop on the Care Economy
Premier Lotteries Ireland Designated Activity Company Public Expenditure and Reform
- Player Protection and the National Lottery
Hume Brophy Agriculture
- Education opportunities in the Irish veterinary sector
Dyslexia Association of Ireland · 2 returns Education and Training
- Oireachtas Presentation for Dyslexia Awareness Month presenting findings from a recent survey on the experiences of Irish people with dyslexia, and highlighting issues which need to be addressed.
- Oireachtas Presentation for Dyslexia Awareness Month presenting findings from a recent survey on the experiences of Irish people with dyslexia, and highlighting issues which need to be addressed.
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
Insurance Ireland Banking and Financial Institutions
- On behalf of members, providing input into pensions policy
Ruhama Justice and Equality
- Invite to attend conference
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA Agriculture
- National and World Ploughing Championships 2022 - IFA Stand
The Alzheimer Society of Ireland · 3 returns Health
- Informal conversation with Minister Butler regarding The ASI services and operational concerns following ASI fundraising event at Leinster House
- The ASI Dementia Generation Programme for TY students was launched in Tralee by Minister Foley and Senator O'Loughlin
- Informal conversation while attending The ASI Memory Walk event in Kildare
Technological Universities Association Education and Training
- Submission to and meeting with Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education: mental health in tertiary education
JKS Communications Health
- NAI pre budget event
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
Trócaire Foreign Affairs
- Human Rights and rule of law in Guatemala
National Women's Council of Ireland · 4 returns Social Protection · Health · Foreign Affairs
- NWC Pre-budget priorities
- Every Woman Report: reproductive health
- NWC All-island Women's Forum
- All-Island Women's Forum Report & Recommendations
Women for Election Justice and Equality
- Increasing the number of women elected as TD's and Local Councillors. Maternity Leave for Public Representatives. Gender Quotas in Local, European and Seanad Elections. Tackling abuse of politicians. Research of the barriers to women's participation in politics. Remote voting for Dail and Seanad. Childcare/Care expenses to be included in SIPO eligible expenses
Alcohol Forum Ireland Education and Training
- Community campaign to ensure that schools based prevention on alcohol and other drugs is free from alcohol industry influence and funding

Mark Wall — Labour Party 0 votes · 0 questions · 14 new lobbying returns

New lobbying 14 returns

NCBI Health
- Technical Aids Grant for Assistive Technology
Chambers Ireland Social Protection
- Pensions Auto-enrollment
Irish Life Assurance plc Social Protection
- New auto enrolment scheme for the introduction of mandatory pensions
Premier Lotteries Ireland Designated Activity Company Public Expenditure and Reform
- Player Protection and the National Lottery
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.
Insurance Ireland Banking and Financial Institutions
- On behalf of members, providing input into pensions policy
Ruhama Justice and Equality
- Invite to attend conference
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
County Kildare Chamber Community
- Athy Healthy Communities Launch
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 Social Protection
- Seeking support for our campaign to improve access to the Free Travel scheme for people with epilepsy.
Autism Spectrum Information, Advice and Meeting Point Ltd, Trading as AsIAm Health
- Engaged with members of the Oireachtas Committee on Autism
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

Martin Heydon — Fine Gael 1 vote · 0 questions · 75 new lobbying returns

New lobbying 75 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.
Natural Capital Ireland Environment
- Series of tweets/Facebook posts advocating for use of Natural Capital Accounting to protect nature and biodiversity in Ireland regarding the following events, consultations and projects: the Biodiversity Action Plan Consultation, the Heritage Ireland 2030 Summit, the NPWS Strategy Statement Consultation, The ForES project, the Cop15 summit. In-person: NCI SC Chair Conor Kretsch briefly spoke to Minister of State for Heritage Malcolm Noonan about our work at the Heritage 2030 Summit and COP15
Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers Association · 2 returns Economic Development and Industry · Agriculture
- Meeting with An Tanaiste, Leo Varadkar on farm related matters.
- Attendance at Food Vision 2030: A world leader in Sustainable Food Systems.
Irish Thoroughbred Breeders' Association Agriculture
- During the period in question the ITBA engaged with both politicians and officials to ensure equine was included in Tams. Ongoing engagement regarding the Brexit Adjustment Reserve was undertaken. The subject of work permits for non-EU residents was also undertaken
Irish Concrete Federation Taxation
- Defective Concrete Products Levy - Budget 2023
County Kildare Chamber · 3 returns Agriculture · Economic Development and Industry
- Meeting with Minister Martin Heydon and the Boston Irish Business Association
- Email and phone conversations in relation to the potential funding for ag tech businesses in Kildare with the Dubai Investment Office
- County Kildare Chamber Business Survey Q3
Premier Lotteries Ireland Designated Activity Company Public Expenditure and Reform
- Player Protection and the National Lottery
The Irish Academy of Engineering Energy and Natural Resources
- Issue of the Irish Academy of Engineering report "Restoring Confidence in Ireland's Energy Supply"
Irish Hospital Consultants Association Health
- Pre-budget submission concerning the 2023 health budget on increased capacity and resourcing needs of acute hospital and mental health services, recruitment and retention of consultants, and clinical indemnity.
Screen Composers Guild of Ireland Arts
- Introduction of AVMS levy as part of Audiovisual Sectoral Group within Online Safety and Media Regulation Bill
Hume Brophy · 2 returns Agriculture · Sports and Recreation
- Education opportunities in the Irish veterinary sector
- Briefing on HRI and the strategic importance of Leopardstown Racecourse
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.
Pinnacle Public Affairs Ltd Employment
- Provision of Additional Work Permits for different sectors of economy - namely carers and Dairy Farm workers
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA · 30 returns Environment · Energy and Natural Resources · Agriculture · Finance · Taxation · EU Affairs
- Climate Action Act - Impact of Sectoral Emissions Ceiling for Agriculture
- Renewable Energy
- EU Required 30 Day Pre/Post Movement TB Test
- Farm Safety in Schools
- Sheep Crisis
- Pig Stability Fund
- Residential Zoned Land Tax (RZLT)
- Common Agricultural Policy (CAP)
- Irish Bioeconomy Network - Update including Bioeconomy Action Plan 2023-2025 Public Consultation
- Nitrates Action Programme (NAP)
- Climate Action Plan 2022
- Working Towards Ireland's Shared Vision for Forestry and a New forestry Strategy
- Farm Schemes
- Finance Bill 2022
- IFA 68th Annual General Meeting
- The National Potato Conference and Trade Show 2022
- Agriculture and Food Supply Chain Bill 2022
- Food Vision Sub-Groups 2030
- National and World Ploughing Championships 2022 - IFA Stand
- National and World Ploughing Championships 2022 - IFA Stand
- Government Scheme to support businesses with energy costs - State Aid SA. 103569 (2022/N) - Ireland
- 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
- Agri Climate Rural Environment Scheme (ACRES)
- Sustainable Use Directive
- Office of Fairness and Transparency in the Agri-Food Supply Chain
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.
Gas Networks Ireland Energy and Natural Resources
- 1. Discussions on Gas Networks Ireland’s ambition to introduce more biomethane into national gas network 2. Security of Supply. 3. Energy Transition (SEAI net-zero study, actions in support of the climate action plan, network preparedness for Hydrogen. 4) Obligations of GNI under the Climate Act.
Macra na Feirme · 2 returns Agriculture
- Meeting wiht Minister Heydon regarding Make the Moove on 05th October 2022
- Meeting with Minister Heydon in relation to improving Farm Safety
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.
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
Irish Rural Link Co-Operative Society Limited · 2 returns Agriculture
- Email sent to Minister of State at Department of Agriculture to request a meeting to discuss EIP project findings/recommendations.
- Meeting with Minister Martin Heydon to discuss findings and recommendations of EIP-Agri project Farmers4Safety
Ruhama Justice and Equality
- Invite to attend conference
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.
Horse Racing Ireland · 4 returns Agriculture
- Attendance at Horse Racing Ireland Awards
- Launch of industry Health & Safety Guide
- Attendance at Curragh Racecourse
- Briefing on HRI and the strategic importance of Leopardstown Racecourse
Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers Association · 5 returns Agriculture · Environment
- Climate plan sectoral emissions
- EU Nature Restoration Regulation
- EU Nature Restoration Regulation
- Climate Plan Sectoral Targets/ Support for active farming
- CAP Strategic Plan
Irish Bioenergy Association Agriculture
- Lobbied the Minister regarding an extension to the end date of the European Innovation Partnership funded project Small Biogas Demonstration Project
Ibec Food
- Public Health Alcohol Act
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
Horse Sport Ireland · 2 returns 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
- National and World Ploughing Championships 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

Seán Ó Fearghaíl — Fianna Fáil 0 votes · 0 questions · 18 new lobbying returns

New lobbying 18 returns

Center for Independent Living Justice and Equality
- Emailing ILMI document "Enabling Participation: supporting the participation of disabled people in political parties" to TDs and Senators to promote in political parties
Premier Lotteries Ireland Designated Activity Company Public Expenditure and Reform
- Player Protection and the National Lottery
The Irish Academy of Engineering Energy and Natural Resources
- Issue of the Irish Academy of Engineering report "Restoring Confidence in Ireland's Energy Supply"
Irish Hospital Consultants Association Health
- Pre-budget submission concerning the 2023 health budget on increased capacity and resourcing needs of acute hospital and mental health services, recruitment and retention of consultants, and clinical indemnity.
Screen Composers Guild of Ireland Arts
- Introduction of AVMS levy as part of Audiovisual Sectoral Group within Online Safety and Media Regulation Bill
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.
Hume Brophy Sports and Recreation
- Briefing on HRI and the strategic importance of Leopardstown Racecourse
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 Council for Civil Liberties Justice and Equality
- Oireacthas Business
Environmental Pillar Environment
- Calling on elected representatives to support greater ambition within the negotiations with the European Commissions on the proposal for a regulation on Nature Restoration
Association of Consulting Engineers of Ireland Environment
- Construction Industry Council (CIC) letter to all TDs in relation to the challenges facing the construction and wider built environment sector, including recent announcement of a concrete levy. Priorities for the industry were also addressed.
Horse Racing Ireland Agriculture
- Briefing on HRI and the strategic importance of Leopardstown Racecourse
Irish Solar Energy Association Energy and Natural Resources
- Promotion of solar PV deployment in Republic of Ireland through appropriate Government policy and regulatory/legislative framework.
Irish Medical Organisation Budgetary matters
- Budget 2023
Transgender Equality Network Ireland Justice and Equality
- Parliamentary Symposium on the theme of Enhancing Participation in Public Life and Politics with a particular emphasis on the inclusion of more young people, women and those from diverse backgrounds
Women for Election Justice and Equality
- Increasing the number of women elected as TD's and Local Councillors. Maternity Leave for Public Representatives. Gender Quotas in Local, European and Seanad Elections. Tackling abuse of politicians. Research of the barriers to women's participation in politics. Remote voting for Dail and Seanad. Childcare/Care expenses to be included in SIPO eligible expenses
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

Shónagh Ní Raghallaigh — Sinn Féin 0 votes · 0 questions · 0 new lobbying returns

Quiet week — no questions filed or new lobbying returns.