Laois — week of Mon, 16 Jan

What your Laois TDs did this week

Mon, 16 Jan – 22 Jan 2023 · 3 TDs · 1 bill voted on · 18 questions · 57 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 Sean Fleming

Voted against 1 Brian Stanley

Did not vote 1 William Aird

Brian Stanley — Independent 1 vote · 14 questions · 20 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 14 total

Health 6 questions
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for Health the counties in CHO 8 which have an ‘access officer’ assigned to oversee and ensure that those with a disability have easy access to all services. [1166/23]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for Health the date for the opening of the 12 step-down beds in Abbeyleix Hospital, County Laois, for the use of patients who have been discharged from acute hospitals. [1384/23]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for Health if an assurance will be given that the day care centre at Abbeyleix Hospital will remain on the site where it is operating successfully. [1394/23]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for Health the total number of persons who attended the emergency department at Portlaoise Hospital in 2022; and the monthly breakdown of same. [1788/23]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for Health the total number of patients attending each of the emergency departments in the State in 2021 and 2022. [1789/23]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for Health when the senior dietitians that were promised on 24 June 2022 for the diabetic clinic at Portlaoise Hospital will be appointed; if he will further confirm that funding is in place to fund these posts; the stage that recruitment is at; and the likely timeline to have them in place. [1948/23]
Environment 3 questions
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the total number of homes that have been deep retrofitted since 1 January 2022. [63288/22]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the estimated number of homes that still require wall and roof insulation. [63289/22]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the plans his Department has to support community or co-operative anaerobic digester plants. [1647/23]
Enterprise 1 question
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the number of IDA visits with potential employers to each county in the years 2021 and 2022. [1792/23]
Transport 1 question
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for Transport the number of EV charging points owned by the ESB in each quarter of 2020, 2021 and 2022. [1646/23]
Finance 1 question
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for Finance if his attention has been drawn the fact the changes to the benefit-in-kind taxation applicable from 1 January 2023 now mean some middle-income earners have had their benefit-in-kind more than double; and if he will request his senior officials to re-examine the new criteria. [1596/23]
Justice 1 question
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for Justice the current status of the protected disclosure made by a person (details supplied). [63802/22]
Agriculture 1 question
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if his Department has any strategy or plans to assist with the redevelopment of the sugar beet industry. [1648/23]

New lobbying 20 returns

Irish Cancer Society Health
- Pre-Budget Submission 2023
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.
DEBRA Ireland Health
- Representations regarding home nursing care
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA · 4 returns Agriculture
- Sheep Crisis
- Common Agricultural Policy (CAP)
- Nitrates Action Programme (NAP)
- Climate Action Plan 2022
Friends of the Earth Energy and Natural Resources
- Recommendations on energy crisis, energy poverty and decarbonisation
Family Carers Ireland Housing
- Housing application
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.
Macra na Feirme Agriculture
- Meeting with Deputy Stanley on the future prospects of rural Ireland and creating the conditions for rural sustainability
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
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

Sean Fleming — Fianna Fáil 1 vote · 4 questions · 37 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 4 total

Health 3 questions
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Health when facilities will be provided at a clinic (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63877/22]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Health if he will outline in detail the hospitals that will benefit from a project (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63904/22]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Health the current position in relation to private dental practices which no longer offer services to medical card holders; if there has been any further update on this service being resumed in the near future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1163/23]
Agriculture 1 question
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will provide correspondence to a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63945/22]

New lobbying 37 returns

State Street International (Ireland) Limited Banking and Financial Institutions
- Minister of State at the Department of Finance, Sean Fleming TD, visited State Street's new office in Kilkenny on 12th October to view the new building which is expected to open Q4 2023
Cicero Consulting Dublin Limited Finance
- Introductory meeting with MOS Finance and Officials to discuss Ireland for Finance Strategy
Council of The Bar of Ireland Justice and Equality
- Meeting with Minister Sean Fleming in relation to insurance reform
Irish Street Arts, Circus and Spectacle Network Arts
- Increased practical, policy, legislative and financial supports towards the development of Street, Circus and Spectacle arts
Communicate Ireland Arts
- To explore the possibility of securing supports/funding for the Music and Arts Festival, Forest Fest in Emo, Co Laois
Law Society of Ireland Finance
- Insurance reform
Irish Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - IACP Health
- Counselling In Schools Programme/Pilot
RSA Insurance Ireland DAC Banking and Financial Institutions
- Meeting with Minister of State Sean Fleming at his request
GENERALI SEGUROS Y REASEGUROS S.A. Banking and Financial Institutions
- Ministerial meeting with Minister of State Sean Fleming on 6th October, at the request of the Department of Finance, to update and discuss progress to date on insurance sector reforms. Liberty Representatives included: Stuart Trotter, Eoin Lennon, Roseanne Regan and Ciaran O’Boyle. It involved one meeting and approx. 4 emails just to arrange the time, agenda etc.
Multiple Sclerosis Ireland · 2 returns Health
- Multiple Sclerosis Ireland invited all Oireachtas members to support their Pre-Budget Submission by attending their AV room briefing
- 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
Allianz plc Banking and Financial Institutions
- A meeting held at the request of Minister of State Sean Fleming as the individual wished to meet with all insurance company CEOs to discuss progress to date on insurance sector reforms. Questions were raised by the Minister in respect of various matters relating to the insurance industry and Allianz plc's role within said industry.
Irish Cancer Society Banking and Financial Institutions
- The 'Right to be Forgotten'
Alliance for Insurance Reform Banking and Financial Institutions
- Seeking policy decisions that will reduce the cost of insurance for our members and Irish society as a whole to affordable levels and keep it that way.
Marc Coleman Public Expenditure and Reform
- General communications on need for more reform in government and more engagement with taxpayers and small business
Irish Concrete Federation Taxation
- Defective Concrete Products Levy - Budget 2023
Motor Insurers' Bureau of Ireland (MIBI) Transport
- Minister Fleming addressing MIBI Annual Conference
Banking & Payments Federation Ireland Banking and Financial Institutions
- Overview of international banks in Ireland
Hume Brophy · 2 returns Banking and Financial Institutions · Sports and Recreation
- Raising awareness of the systemic practice of mortgage mis-selling in the Irish market
- Briefing on HRI and the strategic importance of Leopardstown Racecourse
The Wheel Community
- As a member of the Alliance for Insurance Reform, The Wheel met with Minister Sean Fleming to discuss rising insurance costs and their impact on the community and voluntary sector.
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA · 2 returns Energy and Natural Resources · Environment
- Renewable Energy
- Issues surrounding Water Quality and Supply
Insurance Ireland · 2 returns Banking and Financial Institutions
- On behalf of members, to inform the Department about the insurance sector’s priorities for IFS2025
- On behalf of members, to raise awareness of issues pertinent to the Irish insurance industry
DEBRA Ireland Health
- Representations regarding home nursing care
SIPTU - Services Industrial Professional Trade Union Children and Youth Affairs
- Regarding the adoption of the ERO for the Early Years Sector
Huhtamaki Cup Print Ltd. Environment
- Circular Economy, Waste Management (Amendment) and Minerals Development (Amendment) Bill 2022
Macra na Feirme · 3 returns Housing · Health · Agriculture
- Meeting on Rural Housing Supply and Planning Permission issues
- Meeting provision of A&E services at Portlaoise General Hospital
- Meeting with Minister Fleming in relation to establishing a line of low cost unsecured credit for young faremers
Credit Union Development Association Banking and Financial Institutions
- Credit Union Policy Framework Review
Horse Racing Ireland Agriculture
- Briefing on HRI and the strategic importance of Leopardstown Racecourse
Ibec Finance
- Financial Services Ireland Strategy
Trócaire Foreign Affairs
- Human Rights and humanitarian issues
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
Horse Sport Ireland Agriculture
- National and World Ploughing Championships 2022

William Aird — Fine Gael 0 votes · 0 questions · 0 new lobbying returns

Quiet week — no questions filed or new lobbying returns.