Mayo — week of Mon, 16 Jan

What your Mayo TDs did this week

Mon, 16 Jan – 22 Jan 2023 · 5 TDs · 1 bill voted on · 60 questions · 268 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 Alan Dillon · Dara Calleary · Michael Ring

Voted against 1 Rose Conway-Walsh

Did not vote 2 Keira Keogh · Paul Lawless

Alan Dillon — Fine Gael 1 vote · 28 questions · 55 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 28 total

Education 6 questions
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Education the number of places currently available in a school (details supplied); if there are children on the waiting list to attend the school; the number of children waiting for a place in a special education school in County Mayo; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [63357/22]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Education if a school (details supplied) is entitled to any assistance from community employment schemes with regard to caretaking or small jobs within the school; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [63494/22]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Education if she will provide an update on an application by a school (details supplied) under the additional accommodation scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1976/23]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Education when the school transport division will provide school transport and tickets for students (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2113/23]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Education when the school transport division will provide school transport and tickets for students (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2115/23]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Education if a place can be found for a child (details supplied) at a local primary school; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2193/23]
Health 6 questions
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health if the Saolta group accepts the serious consequences to a hospital (details supplied) if the withdrawal of college trainees occurs on 1 July 2023 due to a failure in compliance to the national clinical programme for anaesthesia towards training accreditation from the College of Anaesthesiology of Ireland, and the knock-on effect concerning adequate on-call cover for acute emergency services, especially maternity services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63408/22]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health if he will provide an update on HSE national funding through the national clinical programme and acute hospitals for four new consultant anaesthesiology posts at a hospital (details supplied) supported by the Saolta Group in April 2022 to allow the recommended on-call rota cover of two consultants and two NCHDs; the reason that the hospital is an outlier and has not been prioritised like similar model 3 hospitals in Sligo and Letterkenny; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63409/22]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health if he will provide a breakdown for each of the nine HSE regional capital and estates offices (details supplied) to carry out the delivery of the HSE Capital Programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1630/23]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health the progress that his Department has made in the recruitment and or appointment of a dedicated official in his Department with responsibility for coordinating rare disease policy; if he will provide an update on the current plans to fill this position; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1711/23]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health the status of an updated national rare disease plan as committed to in the programme for Government; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1712/23]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health the number of emergency capital works projects completed and the costs associated in 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1953/23]
Transport 5 questions
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Transport the status of the construction of a road (details supplied) in County Mayo; if the project is progressing on schedule and within budget; the earliest anticipated date of completion and opening of phases of the project; the overall completion timeline; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63205/22]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Transport the progress that is being made with a road (details supplied) project given that it should form a key part of the mid-term review of the National Development Plan 2018-2027; when the project will reach construction stage; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63206/22]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Transport if he will provide an update on progress that is being made with a matter (details supplied); when design-and-build contracts will be issued; the estimated total investment cost for this project at present; the projected timeline for completion; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1963/23]
- 2023-01-19 Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Transport when he expects the all-Ireland strategic rail review to be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1720/23]
- 2023-01-19 Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Transport if he will provide an update on the western rail corridor; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1719/23]
Rural 3 questions
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development if she will provide an update on a project (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [63350/22]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the status of the development work on a project (details supplied); if the master plan has been completed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1954/23]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development if consideration will be given to measures to fund the restoration of surfaces for multi-use gaming areas and astro pitches under the CLÁR programme supporting outdoor community recreation facilities in 2023; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1955/23]
Tourism 2 questions
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if she will provide an update regarding the appointment of new board members to Údarás na Gaeltachta; if she will provide an outline of the likely timeline; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1347/23]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if she will provide an update on the UNESCO action plan for the development of hurling and camogie; if her Department will support an application for Gaelic football and ladies football onto the national inventory of intangible heritage list; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1956/23]
Housing 2 questions
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of local authority homes in County Mayo; the number that are currently occupied and vacant, respectively; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63299/22]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will outline the requirements on presiding officers or polling clerks to check and validate photo identification of all voters at polling stations in local and general elections; if any proposals are being considered to review such requirements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1346/23]
Public 2 questions
- 2023-01-19 Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he intends to renew the current national development plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1721/23]
- 2023-01-19 Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will outline the delays associated with the ministerial confirmation step for the Crossmolina flood relief scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1722/23]
Enterprise 1 question
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if an airport (details supplied) will be eligible to secure funding under the European regional development fund to support infrastructural works; when the first call for applications will open; if local authorities will be able to submit applications; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63414/22]
Agriculture 1 question
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of farmers from County Mayo who are affected, through no fault of their own, as the forgotten farmers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63298/22]

New lobbying 55 returns

P. J. Carroll & Company Ltd Health
- A meeting request to discuss vaping as a reduced risk alternative to smoking and the Public Health (Tobacco and Nicotine Inhaling Products) Bill
One Family Children and Youth Affairs
- Infant and child contact time in separated families
CRAOL Communications
- Issues affecting the Community Radio sector specifically future development and financial sustainability
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.
Irish Heart Foundation Health
- Stop Targeting Kids campaign event held in Buswells hotel.
Cuala Senior Care Limited Health
- Home care matters
Property Owners Association of Ireland Limited (IPOA) Housing
- Presenting Oireachtas Members with proposals to stem the outflow of landlords from the rental market.
Hanover Media Strategy Limited Health
- Rare Disease Policy
Janssen Sciences Ireland UC Health
- Sharing Invite to discussion series on 'Ireland & the European Health Union Series: Opportunities to Improve Irish Healthcare'
Multiple Sclerosis Ireland · 2 returns 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
- The Multiple Sclerosis Society of Ireland thanked Oireachtas members for their attendance at our AV room briefing and requested they continue their support for our Pre-Budget Asks
Institute of Professional Auctioneers and Valuers Housing
- Presenting Oireachtas members with proposals to stem the outflow of landlords from the rental market.
Murray Energy and Natural Resources
- FEL 4/19 gas exploration licence held by Europa Oil & Gas
Vulcan Consulting Limited Health
- EU Pharmaceutical Strategy
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
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.
Coca-Cola Ireland Economic Development and Industry
- To provide TDs from Mayo constituency with an update on Coca-Cola System business priorities including local economic contribution, forthcoming Deposit Return Scheme, and social impact programmes
ALDI Ireland Economic Development and Industry
- Invite to attend opening of new ALDI store, tour of new ALDI store and participation in photocall
Screen Composers Guild of Ireland Arts
- Introduction of AVMS levy as part of Audiovisual Sectoral Group within Online Safety and Media Regulation Bill
Pender & Associates Ltd Economic Development and Industry
- Invite to attend opening of new ALDI store, tour of new ALDI store and participation in photocall
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
National Youth Council of Ireland Children and Youth Affairs
- Funding of voluntary youth work organisations
Hume Brophy Children and Youth Affairs
- Meeting request to discuss the Safer Gambling Code
Coca-Cola HBC Ireland and Northern Ireland Economic Development and Industry
- To provide a general update on company’s sugar reduction efforts, community programmes and progress towards World Without Waste goals.
Foróige, National Youth Development Organisation Children and Youth Affairs
- Emails to Deputies to build support for youth work funding in budget 2023
EPIC Empowering People in Care Children and Youth Affairs
- Information on the situation of care-leaver parents whose children are in care, and the supports they require
Gibney Communications Health
- To highlight the need for greater public information and education to reduce the misuse of alcohol in Ireland.
The Irish Society for Autism Health
- Liasing with members of the Joint Committee on Children, Equality, Disability, and Youth in relation to the Autism Bill and separate communication with Sean Canney
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.
NewsBrands Ireland Communications
- Presentation to Joint Oireachtas Committee on future business models for national news publishers
Atticus Partners Ltd Communications
- Online safety
Irish Council for Civil Liberties · 2 returns Justice and Equality
- Incitement to Violence or Hatred and Hate Offences Bill
- Mother and Baby Homes Redress Scheme
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 · 3 returns Budgetary matters · EU Affairs · Communications
- Business priorities for the economic growth of the West
- Medtech priorities for the EU Medical Device Regulation (MDR)
- Proposed amendment briefing for Select Committee regarding the Online Safety and Media Regulation Bill 2020 Dáil Committee Stage
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 · 2 returns Environment · Energy and Natural Resources
- Resources for State agencies to support the delivery of renewable energy.
- Development of the electricity grid
Trócaire Foreign Affairs
- Human Rights and humanitarian issues
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

Dara Calleary — Fianna Fáil 1 vote · 2 questions · 89 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 2 total

Rural 1 question
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development if her attention has been drawn to reports that an anomaly in the community and voluntary sector energy support scheme is excluding many community and voluntary organisations from accessing the scheme (details supplied); if she has any plans to rectify the issues outlined in order that such organisations can be deemed eligible; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1892/23]
Further and Higher Education 1 question
- 2023-01-19 Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the reason corrective lenses are not permitted for candidates on plumbing apprenticeships when they fail the colour vision test; if his Department will consider allowing corrective lenses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2639/23]

New lobbying 89 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.
Cuala Senior Care Limited · 2 returns Health
- Home care matters
- Spoke to TD regarding challenges facing Home care
Cisco International Limited Economic Development and Industry
- Introductory meeting and high level discussion on Ireland's digital transformation and digital skills development.
Irish Venture Capital Association Economic Development and Industry
- Budget 2023 - Opt in for new entrants to Irish pension scheme to funds investing in Irish SME'S
Engineers Ireland Economic Development and Industry
- Communication with a Minister of State
Janssen Sciences Ireland UC Economic Development and Industry
- Sharing information on J&J activities in Ireland and discussion of life sciences sectoral strategy for Ireland
Takeda Products Ireland Health
- Introduce Takeda operations in Ireland
Ballyhaunis Chamber of Commerce Economic Development and Industry
- Rural Regeneration Funding, Town Centre First, Development of Tourist Office, Parking, Age Friendly town - age friendly parking
Irish Pharmaceutical Healthcare Association Health
- Forum, 'The Future of Medicines'
Irish Congress of Trade Unions Employment
- Negotiations on the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive
Dublin Chamber of Commerce Economic Development and Industry
- SME & State Bodies Group Meeting
Irish Cancer Society · 2 returns Health · Banking and Financial Institutions
- Oireachtas Cross-Party Group on Cancer
- 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.
Scale Ireland Economic Development and Industry
- Digital Services Act
Chambers Ireland Trade
- To seek more co-ordinated support for Chambers of Commerce international activities
Irish Concrete Federation Taxation
- Defective Concrete Products Levy - Budget 2023
Premier Lotteries Ireland Designated Activity Company · 2 returns Public Expenditure and Reform
- Policy and regulatory developments directly impacting on the National Lottery
- 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.
Coca-Cola Ireland · 2 returns Economic Development and Industry · Environment
- To provide TDs from Mayo constituency with an update on Coca-Cola System business priorities including local economic contribution, forthcoming Deposit Return Scheme, and social impact programmes
- Real Talk public forum organised to discuss how to common sustainability goals can be reached among industry, NGOs and government.
Front Line Defenders Economic Development and Industry
- Draft EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence (CSDD) Directive
Screen Composers Guild of Ireland Arts
- Introduction of AVMS levy as part of Audiovisual Sectoral Group within Online Safety and Media Regulation Bill
RGDATA Banking and Financial Institutions
- Reform of PIAB to include regular periodic review
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
Tullamore & District Chamber of Commerce Economic Development and Industry
- Urban Renewal, Rail and Road infrastructure, Regional Hospital, IDA policy
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 · 8 returns Environment · Finance · Taxation
- Climate Action Act - Impact of Sectoral Emissions Ceiling for Agriculture
- Residential Zoned Land Tax (RZLT)
- 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
Vodafone Ireland Economic Development and Industry
- Discussion to provide an overview of how Vodafone are supporting SMEs on their digitalisation journey, through development of dedicated resources and supports, and the opportunities to support Government policy in the area.
Microsoft Ireland Operations Ltd Economic Development and Industry
- Meeting ahead of the Microsoft Envision Conference to discuss the enterprise environment and potential for digital to drive a sustainable and successful economy.
The Wheel Community
- The Wheel attended the Fine Fail Ard Fheis and spoke with a number of TDs and Senators about current issues facing the community and voluntary sector.
Zoom Communications Economic Development and Industry
- To express support for National Digital Strategy
Coca-Cola HBC Ireland and Northern Ireland Economic Development and Industry
- To provide a general update on company’s sugar reduction efforts, community programmes and progress towards World Without Waste goals.
Irish Rural Link Co-Operative Society Limited Employment
- Letter to congratulate Minister of State Dara Calleary, TD. on his promotion to Minister for Trade Promotion, Digital and Company Regulation
Foróige, National Youth Development Organisation Children and Youth Affairs
- Emails to Deputies to build support for youth work funding in budget 2023
Friends of the Earth Energy and Natural Resources
- Recommendations on energy crisis, energy poverty and decarbonisation
SuperNode Ltd Energy and Natural Resources
- R&D Energy and Climate sections of the Programme for government; Implementation of the EU Green Deal; EU Offshore Renewables Strategy
Philanthropy Ireland Community
- Pre budget submission seeking advancement of Philanthropy Policy and relevant supports for activation of policy
Cannabis Industry Council (Ireland) Trade
- On policy relating to cannabis specifically as it affects the cannabis industry
Ballina Chamber of Commerce · 2 returns Community · Economic Development and Industry
- Christmas lights and the lack of clarification on the status of the Christmas lighting in the run up to Christmas.
- Quarterly meeting with Minister Dara Calleary to discuss updates and economic progressions of projects and future development of Ballina Co Mayo
Family Carers Ireland Budgetary matters
- meeting of the oireachtas interest group on Family carers to discuss current issues of importance
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.
Tirlán Ltd Agriculture
- Discussion around diversified on farm income from renewables and updating officials on the progress in the development of Kilkenny Cheese Limited
NewsBrands Ireland Taxation
- Reduction on VAT on print and digital newspapers
Irish Council for Civil Liberties · 2 returns Justice and Equality
- Data Protection Commission and Application of GDPR
- EU Articifial Intelligence (AI) Act
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
Meta Platforms Ireland Ltd · 2 returns Economic Development and Industry
- Ireland’s digital policy
- Sharing Meta's vision for the metaverse and exchanging views on how Ireland can position itself as a front-runner in Immersive Technologies.
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.
County Kildare Chamber Economic Development and Industry
- Lufthansa Technik Celbridge launch
Amazon Ireland Support Services Limited Economic Development and Industry
- Meetings with the Minister of State for Trade Promotion and Digital Transformation
Ibec · 12 returns EU Affairs · Economic Development and Industry · Communications · Budgetary matters · Food
- Ibec's priorities on the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive
- Founders
- Embedding the use of digital technology across the Experience Economy
- National Digital Policy
- Digital Services Act and Online Safety and Media Regulations bill Overlap and Divergence
- Business priorities for the economic growth of the West
- Shared BPCI industry strategy
- Medtech priorities for the EU Medical Device Regulation (MDR)
- Supporting an improved digital future for Ireland and Europe
- EU Competitiveness Council
- Public Health Alcohol Act
- SME Taskforce
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
American Chamber of Commerce Ireland Economic Development and Industry
- Enterprise policy
Trócaire EU Affairs
- Business and Human Rights
Google Ireland Limited Communications
- EU and national digital regulation
Apple Distribution International Ltd. Economic Development and Industry
- Introductory meeting to discuss Apple's approach to privacy, Ireland's National Digital Strategy, and the EU Digital Services Act package
John Gallagher Community
- Promotion of Policies of The Wheel for charity, social enterprise and community and voluntary sector
Hanover Media Strategy Limited · 3 returns Economic Development and Industry
- Request for meetings with the Minister of State for Trade Promotion and Digital Transformation, the Minister of State for European Affairs, and the Assistant Secretary for EU and Digital Policy.
- Request for ministerial participation at Microsoft Envision Ireland event.
- Request for a meeting with the Minister of State for Trade Promotion, Digital and Company Regulation.
Horse Sport Ireland Agriculture
- 1. Inclusion of equine farming within the successor to TAMS – the On-Farm Capital Investment Scheme. 2. Industry wide upgrade to e-passporting 3. Integrity measures for production & breeding initiatives, including Anti-doping programme 4. Capital investment grant scheme for equestrian centre 5. Skillnet funding for Equestrian Skillnet 6. Increase in high performance sport allocation & participation grants 8. Increase in breeding & production supports, International Marketing
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
Galway Chamber Economic Development and Industry
- WREP Steering Committee

Keira Keogh — Fine Gael 0 votes · 0 questions · 0 new lobbying returns

Quiet week — no questions filed or new lobbying returns.

Paul Lawless — Aontú 0 votes · 0 questions · 0 new lobbying returns

Quiet week — no questions filed or new lobbying returns.

Rose Conway-Walsh — Sinn Féin 1 vote · 14 questions · 40 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 14 total

Further and Higher Education 3 questions
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Rose Conway-Walsh asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the timeline and strategy for delivering the substantial increase in healthcare training (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63450/22]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Rose Conway-Walsh asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the income and expenditure from the national training fund for 2021 and 2022 and the allocation for 2023, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63483/22]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Rose Conway-Walsh asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the number of management development training courses by Skillnet in each year for which data are available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63607/22]
Enterprise 2 questions
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Rose Conway-Walsh asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he will provide additional details of the structured monitoring process for the targets outlined in the White Paper on enterprise; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63604/22]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Rose Conway-Walsh asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the funding provided to InterTradeIreland in each year for which data are available, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63605/22]
Transport 2 questions
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Rose Conway-Walsh asked the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to reports that there are no direct bus connections from Kiltimagh to Castlebar, Galway, or Ireland West Airport; the steps that he is taking for improvements to public transport connections for Kiltimagh; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63958/22]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Rose Conway-Walsh asked the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to reports that since a multinational transport company has taken over a private bus operator in the State, the fares for ten journey passes have been increased by 33.3% from Castlebar and Ballina to Galway, and by 53% from Claremorris to Galway; if he accepts that this will particularly hit workers who choose to use the bus to commute to work; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63960/22]
Justice 2 questions
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Rose Conway-Walsh asked the Minister for Justice if any consideration is being given to extending visa-free travel to tourists from Colombia as was done in Britain on 9 November 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63224/22]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Rose Conway-Walsh asked the Minister for Justice the rationale for outsourcing visa application in Colombia to a company (details supplied); the duration and annual cost of the contract; the number of countries in which the company has responsibility for processing applications for Irish visas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63226/22]
Health 2 questions
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Rose Conway-Walsh asked the Minister for Health the number of external Pre-Hospital Emergency Care Council-registered qualified paramedics who applied for positions with the National Ambulance Service; the number of successful candidates since 2016, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63271/22]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Rose Conway-Walsh asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 306 of 15 December 2022, if he will confirm that the registration of residential services with HIQA is done on a self-assessment basis by private providers, as set out in HIQA guidelines on definition of designated centres in June 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63923/22]
Taoiseach 1 question
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Rose Conway-Walsh asked the Taoiseach if, for the purposes of calculating general expenditure on research and development, the private sector research must be conducted in Ireland to be included and-or if it is only necessary for the company carrying out the research to be based in Ireland. [63606/22]
Social 1 question
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Rose Conway-Walsh asked the Minister for Social Protection the pathway for a PhD researcher (details supplied) to access maternity benefit; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [63925/22]
Agriculture 1 question
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Rose Conway-Walsh asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the reason that a farmer is not eligible for the new sheep improvement scheme in circumstances (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63482/22]

New lobbying 40 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 Foreign Affairs
- Highlight new paper pubished by ActionAid and Irish teacher's unions "Education V Austerity" to the Foreign Affairs and Education Committees along with Ivana Bacik and Colm Brophy.
Cuala Senior Care Limited Health
- Home care matters
Irish Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - IACP Health
- Counselling In Schools Programme/Pilot
The Union of Students in Ireland Education and Training
- Lobby on USI Pre-Budget Submission 2023
Gibney Communications · 2 returns 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.
- To engage with Government officials to discuss the benefits of further investment in research and innovation.
Institute of Physics Education and Training
- To promote the potential opportunities that exist if there is a greater focus on Physics.
Murray Energy and Natural Resources
- FEL 4/19 gas exploration licence held by Europa Oil & Gas
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.
Coca-Cola Ireland Economic Development and Industry
- To provide TDs from Mayo constituency with an update on Coca-Cola System business priorities including local economic contribution, forthcoming Deposit Return Scheme, and social impact programmes
Screen Composers Guild of Ireland Arts
- Introduction of AVMS levy as part of Audiovisual Sectoral Group within Online Safety and Media Regulation Bill
Irish Second-Level Students' Union (ISSU) Education and Training
- Email sent to Senator Pauline O'Reilly requesting a meeting to discuss the ISSU Student Voice Policy Platform with the intention of seeking her party signature on the document.
Hume Brophy Agriculture
- Education opportunities in the Irish veterinary sector
Dyslexia Association of Ireland · 2 returns Education and Training
- Oireachtas Presentation for Dyslexia Awareness Month presenting findings from a recent survey on the experiences of Irish people with dyslexia, and highlighting issues which need to be addressed.
- Oireachtas Presentation for Dyslexia Awareness Month presenting findings from a recent survey on the experiences of Irish people with dyslexia, and highlighting issues which need to be addressed.
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA Environment
- Climate Action Act - Impact of Sectoral Emissions Ceiling for Agriculture
Irish Development Education Association Budgetary matters
- Pre-Budget Submission
Coca-Cola HBC Ireland and Northern Ireland Economic Development and Industry
- To provide a general update on company’s sugar reduction efforts, community programmes and progress towards World Without Waste goals.
Foróige, National Youth Development Organisation Children and Youth Affairs
- Emails to Deputies to build support for youth work funding in budget 2023
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 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.
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.
Technological Universities Association Education and Training
- Submission to and meeting with Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education: mental health in tertiary education
Ibec · 2 returns Budgetary matters · EU Affairs
- Business priorities for the economic growth of the West
- 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
Wind Energy Ireland · 4 returns Transport · Environment · Energy and Natural Resources
- Port infrastructure
- Resources for State agencies to support the delivery of renewable energy.
- Development of the electricity grid
- Development of offshore renewable energy.
Epilepsy Ireland Education and Training
- Criteria for the deferred sitting for Leaving Cert exams
National Women's Council of Ireland Health
- Every Woman Report: reproductive health
John Gallagher Education and Training
- Irish Federation of University Teachers (IFUT) policies on higher education
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