Limerick County — week of Mon, 16 Jan

What your Limerick County TDs did this week

Mon, 16 Jan – 22 Jan 2023 · 3 TDs · 1 bill voted on · 31 questions · 122 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 Niall Collins · Patrick O'Donovan

Did not vote 1 Richard O'Donoghue

Niall Collins — Fianna Fáil 1 vote · 21 questions · 38 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 21 total

Education 4 questions
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Education further to Parliamentary Question No. 106 of 26 October 2022, if she will provide an update on a matter; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1161/23]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Education the status of the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1167/23]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Education the status of an ASD unit for a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1350/23]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Education when consent, as requested by a person (details supplied), will issue; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1877/23]
Health 4 questions
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Health if he has had any further contact with the HSE in respect of the future use of the lands of the former nursing home at Crooksling; if he will appreciate the widespread interest regarding the issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63327/22]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Health if advice will be provided in relation to matters raised by a person (details supplied) regarding the provision of respite care; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63454/22]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Health if advice will be provided on matters raised in correspondence (details supplied) relating to dermatology services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63510/22]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Health if he will provide an update on a case (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63993/22]
Environment 3 questions
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the actions being taken to reduce the profits of Bord Gáis and pass on reductions to customers and consumers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63735/22]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications when he plans to sign off on a pension increase (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63898/22]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the status of matters raised in correspondence by a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1351/23]
Transport 3 questions
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Transport if there are plans to reduce the waiting times for driving tests in centres (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63677/22]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Transport his views on matters raised in correspondence (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63994/22]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Transport if he will seek action to ensure the preservation of this vital service (details supplied) for the community; if he will give assurances in relation to same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2075/23]
Justice 3 questions
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Justice the status of an application for regularisation under the undocumented scheme for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63952/22]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Justice the status of the review of the security of Members of the Houses of the Oireachtas, which An Taoiseach requested the Garda Commissioner to carry out; the actions that have been carried out as part of this review; when the outcome of the review will be communicated to Members of the Houses of the Oireachtas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1352/23]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Justice if he will discuss with the Garda Commissioner the challenges being faced by gardaí in Tallaght, Dublin 24 in respect of constant antisocial behaviour and attacks on Dublin Bus services in Tallaght west; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2075/23]
Agriculture 2 questions
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will provide an update on a query (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1080/23]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when the measures under budget 2023 to address the group of farmers known as "forgotten farmers" will be implemented; if the farmers affected were consulted in the process; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1136/23]
Enterprise 1 question
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if an employee and worker who is paid on a commission basis is entitled under Irish employment legislation to holiday pay based on the commission earned; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1929/23]
Housing 1 question
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if his Department can help a group (details supplied) with assistance towards the cost of an archaeological survey; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1353/23]

New lobbying 38 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.
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
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.
ABP Foods Agriculture
- Response to Final Report on the Food Vision Beef and Sheep Group regarding reduction of cattle numbers
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.
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
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 Housing
- The Provision of Housing at Glenfield, Kilmallock, Co. Limerick
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
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.
Uber Transport
- Uber's operations in Ireland
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
Ruhama Justice and Equality
- Invite to attend conference
Aughinish Alumina Limited EU Affairs
- To provide an update and raise further awareness of the risk to employment at Aughinish and the impact on the EU aluminium industry as a result of the Russian invasion of Ukraine and very high energy prices
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.
Ibec · 3 returns Education and Training · EU Affairs · Economic Development and Industry
- Ibec priorities regarding the National Training Fund
- Medtech priorities for the EU Medical Device Regulation (MDR)
- Enterprise, investment and economic priorities for the Midwest Region
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 Health
- Raising issue of Peadiatric Epilepsy Services at Limerick University Hospital
Amnesty International Ireland Foreign Affairs
- Email Notifying some interested TDs and Senators of the launch of the Irish Anti Apartheid Coalition for Palestine
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

Patrick O'Donovan — Fine Gael 1 vote · 3 questions · 39 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 3 total

Finance 1 question
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Patrick O'Donovan asked the Minister for Finance if limitations placed on housebuilding by Irish Water in towns nationwide will be taken into consideration in the context of the imposition of a tax, following the decision to impose a levy on lands zoned for housing in towns nationwide; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63976/22]
Health 1 question
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Patrick O'Donovan asked the Minister for Health the number of private insurance patient forms that were completed on admission to University Hospital Limerick in each of the years 2019 to 2022; the number of claims that were processed in respect of these forms to health insurance companies in those years the number that have been closed out and the number outstanding, respectively; and the total number of admissions to the Hospital in each of those years. [1620/23]
Agriculture 1 question
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Patrick O'Donovan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine further to Parliamentary Question No. 672 of 13 December 2022, when the scheme for forgotten farmers will be finalised; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63908/22]

New lobbying 39 returns

Dublin Zoo Heritage
- Request for financial support for Dublin Zoo, requested a meeting and called for the government to look at offering work permits for animal carers from non-EU countries
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.
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 Creamery Milk Suppliers Association Agriculture
- National Ploughing Championships.
ABP Foods Agriculture
- Response to Final Report on the Food Vision Beef and Sheep Group regarding reduction of cattle numbers
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 · 13 returns Environment · Finance · Agriculture · Taxation
- Climate Action Act - Impact of Sectoral Emissions Ceiling for Agriculture
- Climate Action Act - Impact of Sectoral Emissions Ceiling for Agriculture
- Flooding Issues on the River Shannon
- Residential Zoned Land Tax (RZLT)
- Common Agricultural Policy (CAP)
- Live Animal Crib 2022
- 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
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.
Uber Transport
- Uber's operations in Ireland
Huhtamaki Cup Print Ltd. Environment
- Circular Economy, Waste Management (Amendment) and Minerals Development (Amendment) Bill 2022
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.
Aughinish Alumina Limited EU Affairs
- To provide an update and raise further awareness of the risk to employment at Aughinish and the impact on the EU aluminium industry as a result of the Russian invasion of Ukraine and very high energy prices
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.
Ibec Economic Development and Industry
- Enterprise, investment and economic priorities for the Midwest Region
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

Richard O'Donoghue — Independent Ireland 0 votes · 7 questions · 44 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 7 total

Finance 2 questions
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Richard O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Finance if he will clarify whether accessories associated with defibrillators are also exempt from VAT from 1 January 2023 (details supplied). [1075/23]
- 2023-01-19 Deputy Richard O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Finance the reason VAT was added to products for the alleviation of flu and flu-like symptoms, given the escalating cost-of-living and the surge in flu and Covid symptoms this time of the year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2529/23]
Public 2 questions
- 2023-01-19 Deputy Richard O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the reason the Department of Rural and Community Development was allocated voted capital and current expenditure of only €331 million or 0.45% of the overall voted allocation in 2022 at a time when regional and rural infrastructure is creaking at the seams and many rural services are subpar or non-existent when compared with urban areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2526/23]
- 2023-01-19 Deputy Richard O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he can account for spending a record 21.5% increase in taxation revenues in 2022 (from €68.41 billion in 2021 to €83.13 billion in 2022) when it comes to delivering rural infrastructure and critical services across our regions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2527/23]
Environment 1 question
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Richard O'Donoghue asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the position regarding the sign-off of the pension increase of 3% for Eir pensioners approved by the pension trustees and Eir since 1 July 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1349/23]
Transport 1 question
- 2023-01-19 Deputy Richard O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to the number of persons waiting to sit their driving test in most centres around the country, including Limerick; if additional instructors will be hired to alleviate this backlog; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2530/23]
Health 1 question
- 2023-01-19 Deputy Richard O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Health the number of radiographers working at University Hospital Limerick in the years 2020, 2021 and 2022; if this number will increase to alleviate the waiting times in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2531/23]

New lobbying 44 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.
Arthur Edward Guinness Community
- Return to public purposefulness for The Iveagh Markets (heritage real estate) which have become neglected
Multiple Sclerosis Ireland 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
ABP Foods Agriculture
- Response to Final Report on the Food Vision Beef and Sheep Group regarding reduction of cattle numbers
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
- Hosted an Oireachtas briefing session on digital accessibility and inclusion
Premier Lotteries Ireland Designated Activity Company Public Expenditure and Reform
- Player Protection and the National Lottery
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"
Macra na Feirme · 2 returns Agriculture · Housing
- Meeting with Deputy Richard O Donoghue outlining the budget priorities of young rural dwellers
- Meeting on the provision of rural housing for rural dwellers
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.
Fair Seas Ireland · 2 returns Environment
- Email sent to members of the DHLGH Joint Committee to introduce them to Fair Seas and our MPA policy report
- Welcoming elected representatives back to Dail and stating Fair Seas is looking forward to working with them on new MPA legislation
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA · 8 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
- Issues surrounding Water Quality and Supply
Clúid Housing Housing
- Remedial works redress scheme
Mag Mell Energy Ireland Ltd. 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.
Hanover Media Strategy Limited Transport
- The impact of vehicle supply shortages on the car rental sector
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.
Limerick Chamber Economic Development and Industry
- Limerick policing
Environmental Pillar · 2 returns Environment
- Calling on elected representatives to support greater ambition within the negotiations with the European Commissions on the proposal for a regulation on Nature Restoration
- The Planning and Development Act, 2000 (various proposed changes, and changes made via the Planning and Development, Maritime and Valuation (Amendment) Act 2022)
Association of Consulting Engineers of Ireland Environment
- Construction Industry Council (CIC) letter to all TDs in relation to the challenges facing the construction and wider built environment sector, including recent announcement of a concrete levy. Priorities for the industry were also addressed.
Eli Lilly and Company Economic Development and Industry
- New Lilly manufacturing site in Limerick.
Montague Communications Ltd Housing
- Redress Scheme for Apartment Owners affected by Fire and other Defects as well as reform of the law to minimise chance of such defects occurring in the future.
Ibec Economic Development and Industry
- Ibec priorities for business heading into 2023
Construction Defects Alliance Housing
- Redress Scheme for Apartment Owners affected by Fire and other Defects as well as reform of the law to minimise chance of such defects occurring in the future.
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 · 3 returns Marine · Environment · Energy and Natural Resources
- Planning and Development and Foreshore (Amendment) Bill
- 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