Limerick City — week of Mon, 16 Jan

What your Limerick City TDs did this week

Mon, 16 Jan – 22 Jan 2023 · 4 TDs · 1 bill voted on · 32 questions · 208 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 3 Brian Leddin · Kieran O'Donnell · Willie O'Dea

Voted against 1 Maurice Quinlivan

Did not vote 1 Conor Sheehan

Conor Sheehan — Labour Party 0 votes · 0 questions · 1 new lobbying return

New lobbying 1 return

Eli Lilly and Company Economic Development and Industry
- New Lilly manufacturing site in Limerick.

Kieran O'Donnell — Fine Gael 1 vote · 0 questions · 49 new lobbying returns

New lobbying 49 returns

Irish Exporters Association · 2 returns Trade
- Meeting on the work of the IEA
- Meeting with TDs
Hydrogen Mobility Ireland Transport
- Requested meeting to discuss the benefits of hydrogen deployment
Limerick Youth Service Budgetary matters
- Highlight that 1.6% increase in funding for youth services is wholly inadequate and requested issue be brought to Minister O Gorman and request increase for youth funding from DCEDIY should exceed the rate of inflation
National Bus and Rail Union Transport
- The NBRU were seeking a hearing before the Oireachtas Committee on Transport to discuss bus real time information
Unite the Union, Ireland Region Transport
- Need for regulation of the motor mechanics trade; commitment from the National Car Testing Service to hire only qualified mechanics at decent terms and conditions.
Troy Studios Arts
- Email letter on the changing nature and potential of the audio-visual sector and role of the Section 481 Taxes Consolidated Act 1997.
Hanover Media Strategy Limited · 2 returns Transport
- Sharing pre-Budget submission ahead of Budget 2023
- To highlight the disruption caused to car rental operators as a result of NCT delays
Speed Fibre Group (and subsidiaries) Communications
- Letter to Tánaiste Leo Varadkar re Power Security. In particular, power generation and distribution in the state and to express concerns around the serious lack of urgency in which the matters appear to be addressed.
NCBI Transport
- Road Traffic and Roads Bill 2021
Chambers Ireland · 2 returns Transport
- Drivers Licences
- NCT Certificates issuance
Vulcan Consulting Limited Health
- EU Pharmaceutical Strategy
Institute of Professional Auctioneers and Valuers Housing
- Raising concerns with the implementation of the Residential Zoned Land Tax.
Shannon Chamber · 2 returns Energy and Natural Resources · Tourism
- Proposal submitted to Government setting our short-to-medium and long-term actions which could be implemented to alleviate the increasing energy costs being faced by Shannon Chamber member companies and industry nationwide.
- 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"
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
The Wheel Budgetary matters
- The Wheel held an event for the launch of its 2023 pre-Budget submission. TDs and Senators were invited to attend for individual briefings on the submission.
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 Farmers' Association - IFA · 7 returns Environment · Finance · Taxation
- Climate Action Act - Impact of Sectoral Emissions Ceiling for Agriculture
- 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
Pinnacle Public Affairs Ltd Health
- Minister addressing launch of health report called "Unifying Generations"
Macra na Feirme Agriculture
- Meeting with Deputy Kieran O'Donnell regarding Water Quality and budgetary matters
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.
Uber Transport
- Uber's operations in Ireland
Ruhama Justice and Equality
- Invite to attend conference
Limerick Chamber · 2 returns Economic Development and Industry
- Limerick policing
- Cost of doing business and regional economic matters
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.
Eli Lilly and Company Economic Development and Industry
- New Lilly manufacturing site in Limerick.
Ibec · 4 returns Transport · EU Affairs · Economic Development and Industry
- Metrolink Railway Order
- Medtech priorities for the EU Medical Device Regulation (MDR)
- Enterprise, investment and economic priorities for the Midwest Region
- Ibec priorities for business heading into 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.
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
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

Maurice Quinlivan — Sinn Féin 1 vote · 19 questions · 46 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 19 total

Transport 9 questions
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Maurice Quinlivan asked the Minister for Transport the steps that are being taken to address the backlog of driving test appointments at test centres in Limerick where applicants are being advised they will be wating six months; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63579/22]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Maurice Quinlivan asked the Minister for Transport if he intends to return the route 306 bus service to Ballynanty Beg in Limerick to a 15-minute or 30-minute service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1153/23]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Maurice Quinlivan asked the Minister for Transport the steps that he is taking to improve the 306 bus service in Limerick city servicing the Ballynanty Beg area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1154/23]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Maurice Quinlivan asked the Minister for Transport the reason that there are no bus stop markings or signs in the Ballynanty Beg area of Limerick city for the 306 bus route; if he has been in contact with the National Transport Authority regarding same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1155/23]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Maurice Quinlivan asked the Minister for Transport the reason that there are no bus shelters in the Ballynanty Beg area of Limerick city for the 306 bus route; if he has been in contact with the National Transport Authority regarding same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1156/23]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Maurice Quinlivan asked the Minister for Transport the steps that are currently being taken to address the delays in securing an NCT at Limerick, Ennis and Nenagh test centres, where the wait time for an appointment exceeds four months; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1737/23]
- 2023-01-19 Deputy Maurice Quinlivan asked the Minister for Transport the engagements that his Department has had regarding advancing the construction of a train station at Moyross, Limerick; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2354/23]
- 2023-01-19 Deputy Maurice Quinlivan asked the Minister for Transport the engagements his Department has had regarding the completion of all sections of the Coonagh, Knockalisheen Road; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2355/23]
- 2023-01-19 Deputy Maurice Quinlivan asked the Minister for Transport the engagements his Department had with a company (details supplied) following the launch of its Vision 2041 Masterplan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62781/22]
Health 8 questions
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Maurice Quinlivan asked the Minister for Health the status of the case of a child (details supplied) who has been referred to see a neurologist at Temple Street Children's Hospital and has yet to receive an appointment date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63331/22]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Maurice Quinlivan asked the Minister for Health the status of the case of a person (details supplied) who, following a referral one year ago to the orthopaedic unit at University Hospital Limerick, has yet to receive an appointment date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63351/22]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Maurice Quinlivan asked the Minister for Health if steps are being taken to secure a supply of the drugs rivotrol and zarontin for the treatment of epilepsy-related seizures, given the current international shortage of these pharmaceuticals; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63853/22]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Maurice Quinlivan asked the Minister for Health if he will provide an update on the case of the former employees of a nursing home (details supplied) who are eligible to receive the pandemic bonus payment, yet have not received the payment due to the closure of the nursing home; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1337/23]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Maurice Quinlivan asked the Minister for Health the status of the Freestyle Libre 2 application for HSE reimbursement through the national framework application process; when it will be added to the CGM devices available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1451/23]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Maurice Quinlivan asked the Minister for Health the number of times that the adult diabetes clinic takes place in University of Limerick Hospitals Groups; the speciality diabetes clinics, such as a young adult diabetes clinic, type 1 adult clinic, type 2 clinic, a diabetes podiatry clinic that take place in the University of Limerick Hospitals Group; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1452/23]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Maurice Quinlivan asked the Minister for Health if he will provide an update on the case of a child (details supplied) who is awaiting a CAMHS assessment in Limerick for over one year and has been advised that it will be a further year before they are assessed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1493/23]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Maurice Quinlivan asked the Minister for Health if consideration will be given to adding Kennedy’s disease to the list of medical conditions covered by the long-term illness scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1670/23]
Social 1 question
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Maurice Quinlivan asked the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding the case of a person (details supplied) who, following allocation to council housing, applied for the new home kit (exceptional needs payment) for flooring and was awarded significantly less than what is needed to complete the works; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [63930/22]
Justice 1 question
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Maurice Quinlivan asked the Minister for Justice the number of gardaí assigned to security details at Limerick Courthouse at Mulgrave Street, Limerick. [63689/22]

New lobbying 46 returns

Irish Exporters Association · 2 returns Trade
- Meeting on the work of the IEA
- Contact re Oireachtas ETE Committee
EI-H2 LIMITED Energy and Natural Resources
- Promote economic opportunity of Irish renewable energy supply chain and energy transition in achieving net zero 2050 for Ireland and Europe.
Law Society of Ireland Environment
- Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive
Troy Studios Arts
- Email letter on the changing nature and potential of the audio-visual sector and role of the Section 481 Taxes Consolidated Act 1997.
Irish Pharmaceutical Healthcare Association Health
- EU Policy matters and fast access for new and innovative medicines.
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.
Dublin Chamber of Commerce · 2 returns Economic Development and Industry
- Dublin Chamber hosted dinner in the Dáil for members of the Oireachtas
- Dublin Chamber Council Meeting
Scale Ireland Economic Development and Industry
- Issues in tech sector
Chambers Ireland Social Protection
- Low pay commission report
Vulcan Consulting Limited Health
- EU Pharmaceutical Strategy
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.
Rockwood Consulting ULC Communications
- Sought to present findings of a research report to members of the Oireachtas Committee on Enterprise, Trade and Employment
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.
National Federation of Voluntary Service Providers Supporting People with Intellectual Disability Budgetary matters
- Calling for funding in Budget 2023 to ensure the sustainability of vital services for people with Intellectual Disabilities
Screen Composers Guild of Ireland Arts
- Introduction of AVMS levy as part of Audiovisual Sectoral Group within Online Safety and Media Regulation Bill
Migrant Rights Centre Ireland Employment
- Amendments to Employment Permit Legislation
The Institute of Directors Ireland Trade
- More support is needed for information and clarity around EU legislation relating to ESG, the EU's Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive and Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive
Retail Excellence Ireland Employment
- Minimum wage, living wage and cost of living
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.
Uber Transport
- Uber's operations in Ireland
Friends of the Earth Energy and Natural Resources
- Recommendations on energy crisis, energy poverty and decarbonisation
Family Business Network Ireland Limited Economic Development and Industry
- Attended and Spoke to the Oireachtas Committee on Enterprise, Trade and Employment
Ruhama Justice and Equality
- Invite to attend conference
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
Limerick Chamber Economic Development and Industry
- Limerick policing
Irish Council for Civil Liberties Justice and Equality
- Representative Actions for the Protection of the Collective Interests of Consumers Bill 2022
Environmental Pillar Environment
- Calling on elected representatives to support greater ambition within the negotiations with the European Commissions on the proposal for a regulation on Nature Restoration
Association of Consulting Engineers of Ireland Environment
- Construction Industry Council (CIC) letter to all TDs in relation to the challenges facing the construction and wider built environment sector, including recent announcement of a concrete levy. Priorities for the industry were also addressed.
Eli Lilly and Company Economic Development and Industry
- New Lilly manufacturing site in Limerick.
Ibec · 3 returns Economic Development and Industry
- Founders
- Enterprise, investment and economic priorities for the Midwest Region
- Ibec priorities for business heading into 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.
Irish Medical Organisation Budgetary matters
- Budget 2023
Amnesty International Ireland Trade
- Letter re Ireland's support for extension of WTO TRIPS Decision to Covid-19 therapeutics and diagnostics
Trócaire EU Affairs
- Business and Human Rights

Willie O'Dea — Fianna Fáil 1 vote · 9 questions · 26 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 9 total

Health 3 questions
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Health his views on whether it is appropriate that ambulances are coming from as far away as Rathkeale in response to emergency calls from patients in Limerick city; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63162/22]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Health the reason that contracts have not been awarded by the HSE to two dentists (details supplied) in order for them to offer services to medical card holders in 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63967/22]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Health if he will provide statistics on excess mortality rates in Ireland for each of the years 2019 to 2022; if there is a clear and significant increase in excess mortality, if he intends to initiate an investigation into the causes of these excess deaths; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1870/23]
Transport 2 questions
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Transport the up-to-date position regarding the proposed significant road improvements for the N24 from Cahir to near Pallasgreen; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1365/23]
- 2023-01-19 Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Transport if discussions have taken place between his Department and transport services regarding safety and public order onboard their services. [2229/23]
Education 2 questions
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Education if she will clarify the extent of the Castletroy area and its environs within the school planning area; if it specifically includes the Old Singland road and Bloodmill road, Limerick; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1389/23]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Education if she will review the decision by her Department to refuse an equipment grant for a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2077/23]
Social 2 questions
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Social Protection the way that her Department assesses the means of a person on disability allowance; if it is assumed a civil partner will provide in lieu of the State in event of change of status; the assumptions that are being made regarding the cost of living in 2023; if she considers it feasible that a young couple could afford to pay rent and live off one salary within the means restrictions imposed by her Department regarding disability allowance; when the conditions were last reviewed; if she will undertake an urgent review; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1264/23]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Social Protection if an appeal has been registered for a person (details supplied) as requested on 11 October 2022 by this Deputy; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2089/23]

New lobbying 26 returns

Troy Studios Arts
- Email letter on the changing nature and potential of the audio-visual sector and role of the Section 481 Taxes Consolidated Act 1997.
NCBI Education and Training
- Implementation of education policy for young people with sight loss
Marc Coleman Public Expenditure and Reform
- General communications on need for more reform in government and more engagement with taxpayers and small business
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"
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.
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA · 7 returns Environment · Finance · Taxation
- Climate Action Act - Impact of Sectoral Emissions Ceiling for Agriculture
- 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
Uber Transport
- Uber's operations in Ireland
Friends of the Earth Energy and Natural Resources
- Recommendations on energy crisis, energy poverty and decarbonisation
Ruhama Justice and Equality
- Invite to attend conference
Limerick Chamber Economic Development and Industry
- Limerick policing
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.
Eli Lilly and Company Economic Development and Industry
- New Lilly manufacturing site in Limerick.
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