Longford-Westmeath — week of Mon, 16 Jan

What your Longford-Westmeath TDs did this week

Mon, 16 Jan – 22 Jan 2023 · 5 TDs · 1 bill voted on · 63 questions · 188 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 Joe Flaherty · Peter Burke · Robert Troy

Voted against 1 Sorca Clarke

Did not vote 2 Kevin Boxer Moran · Micheál Carrigy

Kevin Boxer Moran — Independent 0 votes · 0 questions · 0 new lobbying returns

Quiet week — no questions filed or new lobbying returns.

Micheál Carrigy — Fine Gael 0 votes · 0 questions · 23 new lobbying returns

New lobbying 23 returns

CRAOL Communications
- Issues affecting the Community Radio sector specifically future development and financial sustainability
Property Owners Association of Ireland Limited (IPOA) Housing
- Presenting Oireachtas Members with proposals to stem the outflow of landlords from the rental market.
Mental Health Reform Budgetary matters
- Budget 2023 & the Cost of Waiting
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
NCBI Health
- Technical Aids Grant for Assistive Technology
Institute of Professional Auctioneers and Valuers Housing
- Presenting Oireachtas members with proposals to stem the outflow of landlords from the rental market.
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
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 · 2 returns Environment · Finance
- Climate Action Act - Impact of Sectoral Emissions Ceiling for Agriculture
- IFA Budget 2023 Submission - Measures to Support Farm Enterprises
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.
Ruhama Justice and Equality
- Invite to attend conference
NewsBrands Ireland Communications
- Presentation to Joint Oireachtas Committee on future business models for national news publishers
Atticus Partners Ltd Communications
- Online safety
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
Amnesty International Ireland Foreign Affairs
- Email Notifying some interested TDs and Senators of the launch of the Irish Anti Apartheid Coalition for Palestine
Abbey Theatre Arts
- Tour of the theatre building and discussion in relation to the Business Case for the redevelopment of the Abbey Theatre connected to Project Ireland 2040
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
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

Peter Burke — Fine Gael 1 vote · 2 questions · 45 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 2 total

Education 2 questions
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Education the catchment area that Glenmore Woods, Mullingar, County Westmeath is in, in relation to the primary schools in Mullingar town and surrounding area; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1777/23]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Education when a secondary school place will be provided for a student (details supplied) in County Westmeath; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2059/23]

New lobbying 45 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
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.
Cuala Senior Care Limited Health
- Need for increases in tender
Túath Housing Association Housing
- Official Opening of 24 homes in Kinnegad, Co. Westmeath
Society of Chartered Surveyors Ireland Employment
- Letter sent to Minister of State with responsibility for local government and planning in relation to future qualification requirements for role of CIty Valuer in Dublin City Council
Irish Cancer Society Health
- Breast cancer awareness
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
Vertex Pharmaceuticals (Europe) Limited Health
- Meeting to discuss access to cystic fibrosis medicines in Ireland
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
ALDI Ireland Economic Development and Industry
- Meeting with ALDI Ireland at National Ploughing Championships
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 · 12 returns Environment · Finance · Agriculture · Taxation
- Climate Action Act - Impact of Sectoral Emissions Ceiling for Agriculture
- Residential Zoned Land Tax (RZLT)
- Water Environment (Abstractions and Associated Impoundments) Bill 2022 - IFA Proposed Amendments
- 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
- Issues surrounding Water Quality and Supply
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
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.
Glenveagh Properties Plc Housing
- Housing for All and National Planning Framework
Pender & Associates Ltd Economic Development and Industry
- Meeting with ALDI at National Ploughing Championship
Vulcan Consulting Limited Housing
- Housing for All and National Planning Framework
Ruhama Justice and Equality
- Invite to attend conference
Limerick Chamber Local Government
- Directly Elected Mayor
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
- Attendance at Horse Racing Ireland Awards
Ibec · 3 returns Housing · Economic Development and Industry
- Property Industry Ireland priorities regarding planning reform
- Enterprise, investment and economic priorities for the Midlands Region
- Planning Policy and Build-to-Rent (BTR) developments
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 Environment
- Foreshore Act 1933
- Development of onshore renewable energy projects
- Resources for State agencies to support the delivery of renewable energy.
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
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

Robert Troy — Fianna Fáil 1 vote · 27 questions · 32 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 27 total

Health 9 questions
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health if he will provide approval for a patient (details supplied) to be fitted with chrome cobalt palate free dentures. [63212/22]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health if he will expedite a speech therapy appointment for a person (details supplied). [63701/22]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health if he will reinstate staff to speech therapy services in County Longford (details supplied). [63703/22]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health if he will ensure that the issues in supply of ConvaTec Combihesive Natura REF (GB) S7247 57MM (Flanges used for Stomas) are resolved without delay (details supplied). [63961/22]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health if there are any supports available for businesses that provide sensory experience for persons with disabilities and mental health issues. [63965/22]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health the number of appeals that have been received in his Department for the HSE pandemic bonus payment; the timeline for a decision on these; and the reason that certain grades in the vast majority of CHO areas have received this payment while the same grade in other CHO's have been refused. [1450/23]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health if a residential care place will be approved for a person (details supplied). [1519/23]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health when nursing home facilities can make additional applications to the HSE pandemic bonus scheme on behalf of former employees who are no longer employed at a facility. [1786/23]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health the reason that staff in dental practices have not yet been eligible for the HSE Covid bonus payment; and if he has plans to rectify this matter. [1900/23]
Social 3 questions
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will urgently address an issue with regard to recent cost-of-living payments, whereby recipients of partial capacity are excluded from the relevant payments. [63398/22]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will consider amending the eligibility criteria for participants in community employment schemes (details supplied); and if she will consider expanding the eligibility criteria, for example, the possibility of making Ukrainian immigrants eligible to participate in CE schemes and allowing people in receipt of jobseeker's for less than 12 months. [1091/23]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will provide an update on the future of the social welfare sub-office in Castlepollard, County Westmeath. [1523/23]
Enterprise 2 questions
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if it is permitted for companies to charge employees an administration fee to process payroll. [63551/22]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if his Department is currently preparing any legislation to deal with synthetic technology or "deepfake content" on social media; if he agrees that the use of such technology has the potential to be harmful to democracy; if he agrees that Ireland is in a unique position to compel some form of action from relevant companies given Ireland’s position as a European headquarters for many social media outlets; and if he will consider introducing legislation which would ensure that all such content was clearly labelled as synthetic reality. [63964/22]
Finance 2 questions
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance if he will address the delay that solicitors are having acquiring capital acquisitions certificates from the Office of the Revenue Commissioners, Capital Acquisitions Tax Unit, Government Buildings, Millennium Centre, Dundalk, County Louth (details supplied). [1322/23]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance the reason that dentists and dental surgeries have not been able to avail of a VAT exemption on PPE which was purchased during the pandemic period (details supplied); and if he will make an amendment to introduce a VAT exemption with regard to PPE. [1898/23]
Housing 2 questions
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will examine the way that an application by a person (details supplied) for a private well grant can be refused, citing proximity to a mains water supply as the reason when the same property could not be considered for a group water scheme in recent years due to the cost of developing a scheme to the property being considered excessive; if he agrees that both determinations are at odds with each other; and if he will agree to have the recent well grant application for this property re-examined. [63211/22]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will clarify whether a person who suffers from an illness such as COPD can be considered for a housing adaption grant for people with a disability to replace windows at a property if there is sufficient medical evidence to support an application. [63214/22]
Defence 2 questions
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if he will consider allowing all trained technicians to extend their retirement age beyond 60 years, given the level of training acquired in this field. [1453/23]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if he will outline the investment plans for Custume Barracks, Athlone, following the recently announced capital budget for the Defence Forces. [1522/23]
Agriculture 2 questions
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the supports that are currently available to the equestrian sector to support equestrian activities for persons with physical and intellectual disabilities; and if he has any plans to introduce additional supports in this regard. [1824/23]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if an ACRES application can be accepted for a person (details supplied). [1933/23]
Transport 1 question
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport if additional financial supports will be forthcoming to assist the haulage business in dealing with the substantial increase in the cost of fuel (details supplied). [63935/22]
Tourism 1 question
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the funding avenues that are available through her Department which could assist a sporting organisation with the purchase of land, particularly where a club does not currently have a ground of its own and there is a proven need within an area. [1909/23]
Education 1 question
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Education if a special needs assistant will be put in place for a child (details supplied). [2071/23]
Children 1 question
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth when the review of the county childcare committees will be completed; and when the regional hubs will be designated. [1525/23]
Rural 1 question
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the funding avenues that are available through her Department which could assist a sporting organisation with the purchase of land, particularly where a club does not currently have a ground of its own and there is a proven need within an area. [1910/23]

New lobbying 32 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
Engineers Ireland Energy and Natural Resources
- Lecture, Regional Branch of Engineers Ireland
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.
Midlands Simon Community Housing
- Midlands Simon Community met regarding the need for increased Section 10 funding to provide emergency accommodation for people who are homeless in the midlands
Institute of Physics Education and Training
- To promote the potential opportunities that exist if there is a greater focus on Physics.
Marc Coleman Public Expenditure and Reform
- General communications on need for more reform in government and more engagement with taxpayers and small business
Irish Pharmacy Union Health
- Submit Parliamentary Questions
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
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
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.
Ruhama Justice and Equality
- Invite to attend conference
Irish Council for Civil Liberties Justice and Equality
- Rule of Law Reporting
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 Economic Development and Industry
- Enterprise, investment and economic priorities for the Midlands 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
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 · 2 returns 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
- 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

Sorca Clarke — Sinn Féin 1 vote · 27 questions · 29 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 27 total

Housing 11 questions
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the engagement he has had with Tuath and Longford County Council in relation to the properties at Colmcille Terrace, Granard, County Longford. [63509/22]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of full-time vacant homes officers in County Westmeath, in tabular form. [63552/22]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the funding provided for a vacant homes officer in County Westmeath, in tabular form. [63553/22]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage his views on whether the vacant home schemes and policies are sufficient in addressing the vacant homes issue in County Westmeath. [63554/22]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he receives regular updates on the number of homes applied for through the vacant homes scheme in County Westmeath; and, if so, if he will provide figures. [63555/22]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the amount of money requested by those in County Westmeath under the voids programme in 2020; the number of units proposed to be refurbished in County Westmeath; the amount allocated to County Westmeath from this fund in 2020; and the number of units to be refurbished in County Westmeath in tabular form. [63556/22]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of full-time vacant homes officers in County Longford, in tabular form. [63558/22]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the funding provided for a vacant homes officer in County Longford, in tabular form. [63559/22]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage his views on whether the vacant home schemes and policies are sufficient in addressing the vacant homes issue in County Longford. [63560/22]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he receives regular updates on the number of homes applied for through the vacant homes scheme in County Longford; and, if so, if he will provide figures. [63561/22]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the amount of money requested by those in County Longford under the voids programme in 2020; the number of units proposed to be refurbished in County Longford; the amount allocated to County Longford from this fund in 2020; and the number of units to be refurbished in County Longford in tabular form. [63562/22]
Health 4 questions
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health when an appointment for speech and language therapy in the medical centre, Ballyminion, Longford will issue to a person (details supplied). [63496/22]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health the current waiting time for speech and language therapy appointments in County Longford. [63497/22]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health the number of speech therapists assigned to County Longford; if that number is sufficient to meet demand; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63498/22]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health if his Department have provided him with the details of the proposed inquiry into the historical licensing and use of Sodium Valproate; and if so, when he intends to bring a Memo for Government on this issue. [63529/22]
Transport 3 questions
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Transport the engagement that he has had with Irish Rail in relation to the ongoing overcrowding issue on trains from Mullingar to Dublin on the morning trains given that those trains consist of only four carriages. [63507/22]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Transport if he will provide an update on the potential of reopening Killucan train station in County Westmeath. [63508/22]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Transport if he will provide an update on the proposed N4 realignment regarding the potential routes, timelines and community engagement. [63522/22]
Education 3 questions
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Education if any consideration has been given to increase the funding allocated to primary and secondary schools to allow them to provide adequate heating and hot water to pupils, particularly during the current Arctic weather. [63495/22]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Education the number of NEPS assessments available to primary schools in counties Longford and Westmeath in 2019, 2020, 2021 and to date in 2022; the number carried out; and the value and number funded by her Department outside of these allocations in the same period in tabular form. [63502/22]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Education the supports available to a child (details supplied). [1583/23]
Children 3 questions
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if he will provide an update on the regionalisation of community childcare offices. [63499/22]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if he has considered the advantageous location of the Westmeath community childcare office in Mullingar in terms of size, location and accessibility for a regional office service. [63500/22]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the funding that has been applied for or is being considered in relation to the Grange building childcare facility in Mullingar, County Westmeath. [63501/22]
Defence 1 question
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the last time that the age limit for entry into each of the sectors of the Defence Forces was reviewed; if it was undertaken with comparison to international practice; and when the next age review regarding entry is due to take place. [63528/22]
Social 1 question
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will provide an update on the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1584/23]
Justice 1 question
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Justice the current list of countries for which family reunification programmes exist; and the other countries that are being considered for entry to or removal from the programmes. [63503/22]

New lobbying 29 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.
ActionAid Ireland · 3 returns Foreign Affairs
- Highlighted ActionAid's research on the impact of Loss and Damage to members of the Committees on Foreign Affairs, Climate and Gender and the Minister for Foreign Affairs and the Environment.
- 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.
- Invitation to meet Susan Otieno, visit director of ActionAid Kenya to discuss the climate crisis and the impact of food insecurity on women's rights
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
ALONE Health
- Older persons' policy in relation to social welfare payments, healthcare funding, housing for older people
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 Environment
- Climate Action Act - Impact of Sectoral Emissions Ceiling for Agriculture
Clúid Housing Housing
- Remedial works redress scheme
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
- Gender Equality Committee
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 Economic Development and Industry
- Enterprise, investment and economic priorities for the Midlands Region
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.
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
Trócaire · 3 returns EU Affairs · Budgetary matters · Foreign Affairs
- Business and Human Rights
- Climate Justice
- Human Rights and rule of law in Guatemala
National Women's Council of Ireland Health
- Every Woman Report: reproductive health
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
John Gallagher Foreign Affairs
- Government policy on Yazidi Community in Middle East
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