Meath East — week of Mon, 16 Jan

What your Meath East TDs did this week

Mon, 16 Jan – 22 Jan 2023 · 4 TDs · 1 bill voted on · 36 questions · 200 new lobbying filings

Votes this week

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business

2023-01-18 · 1 vote

The week's Dáil business schedule · motion passed 74–55

Voted for 1 Thomas Byrne

Voted against 1 Darren O'Rourke

Did not vote 2 Gillian Toole · Helen McEntee

Darren O'Rourke — Sinn Féin 1 vote · 36 questions · 63 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 36 total

Transport 27 questions
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport the budget and timeline for each phase of the upgrading of the Foynes-Limerick rail line; if this line will have to be raised for flood protection reasons; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63235/22]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport the active travel funding drawn down by individual local authorities, universities, hospitals and any other bodies in 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63236/22]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport the total number of diesel, petrol and electric vehicles registered by the end of 2022; the number of new EVs registered in 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63239/22]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport the reason that the number of schools awarded funding under the safe routes to school programme fell from 170 in round 1 to 108 in round 2; the total funding awarded in round 1 and round 2; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63240/22]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport the steps that he is taking to promote the use of sustainable aviation fuel here; if his Department has calculated the emission reduction savings that the increased use of sustainable aviation fuel can deliver; his plans for the State to allocate funding to promote the development of sustainable aviation fuel here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63443/22]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport the reason for the duplication of services on Bus Éireann PSO routes 470, 483 and 493, which are also served by local link services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63702/22]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport if the DART+ Coastal North project will make provision for additional rail capacity between Connolly and Malahide stations; if the existing plans will mean that Enterprise services between Dublin and Belfast will have to slow on this section of track to accommodate the additional DART services on the line; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63796/22]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to a charge of €170 imposed by an organisation (details supplied) for an assessment for a person with a disability in order for them to access driving lessons; his views on whether a person with a disability should not be charged such an amount for an assessment to access driving lessons; if he will commit to the State covering this cost; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1826/23]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to the long delays for persons with a disability accessing driving lessons; the way that he intends to address these long delays to ensure that persons with a disability can access driving lessons in a timely manner; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1827/23]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport the total amount that each local authority, university, hospital or other entity received in active travel funding in 2022, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1888/23]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport if he will publish his diary and expenses for 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1889/23]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport the status of the Boyne Greenway project; the progress that will be made in 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2390/23]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport if he will provide a 2022 end-of-year report on the Connecting Ireland plan for County Meath; the funding that was allocated and spent; the services that have been delivered; the funding that is allocated for 2023; the services that are expected to be delivered in 2023 in County Meath; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2391/23]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport the measures that he is taking to support hauliers in 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2392/23]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport if he will further reduce fares on public transport to help drive down road emissions; if he will extend the 20% fare reduction to private bus operators and cut the price of fares for under-18s to help increase passenger numbers; the estimated carbon emission savings that the increase in passenger numbers as a result of the 20% fare reduction has achieved in 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2393/23]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport the wait times for each driving test centre; the actions that he is taking to reduce the long waiting times being experienced to access driving tests; the number of driving instructors whose contracts expire within the next three months; if he has engaged with the RSA in relation to retaining these instructors to help alleviate the long wait times; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2394/23]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport if he will outline the plans to expand public transport provision in County Meath; the status of the Navan Rail Line plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2395/23]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport if he is concerned about the financial liability to the State due to the traffic guarantee clauses in the M3 and Limerick tunnel toll contracts; if these payments will increase over the coming years as a result of the efforts to move persons to public transport modes thereby reducing traffic levels on these motorways; the estimated liability for such from now until the expiry of both contracts; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2396/23]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport the status of driver recruitment at Dublin Bus, Bus Éireann and a company (details supplied); if these companies will be equipped to deliver planned service expansion in 2023; if not, if timelines will be altered in this regard; if so, the details of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2397/23]
- 2023-01-19 Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport the engagement that he has had to date with the operators of the National Car Test Service, NCTS, regarding long wait times for tests and proposed changes to work practices; when backlogs will be addressed; if he has met with trade unions in relation to the concerns of workers in the NCTS; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2408/23]
- 2023-01-19 Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport the measures that he will take to ensure the safety of public transport workers and passengers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2409/23]
- 2023-01-19 Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport the engagement that he has had with the DAA in relation to the serious issue that has arisen whereby planes taking off from the new north runway are using flight paths different to those submitted in the planning application for the runway; if he appreciates the need to address the legitimate noise concerns affected residents are now experiencing as a result; the plan that is being put in place to resolve this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2412/23]
- 2023-01-19 Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to reports of the difficulties taxi drivers are facing accessing grants for electric vehicles due to the delay in the delivery of new vehicles coupled with the failure to roll over or extend the deadline for applications; the way he intends to support the further roll-out of electric vehicles in the taxi fleet; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2413/23]
- 2023-01-19 Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport if he will provide an update on Project Bruce and plans to provide a sustainable funding stream for roads maintenance and repair as Ireland moves towards low- and zero-emissions vehicles; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2414/23]
- 2023-01-19 Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport if he will provide a 2022 end-of year-report on the Connecting Ireland plan; the funding that was allocated and spent and the services that have been delivered; the funding that is allocated for 2023; the services that are expected to be delivered in 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2411/23]
- 2023-01-19 Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport the measures he will take to ensure Irish ports are equipped to deliver on offshore wind targets; if he will outline State and other planned ports investments for 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2410/23]
- 2023-01-19 Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport the average and median waiting times in each NCT centre, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2505/23]
Environment 7 questions
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the number of homes retrofitted under each scheme in 2022, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63237/22]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the number of households that applied for solar PV grants in 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63238/22]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the number of metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent that have been used to date out of the 295 Metric CO2 equivalent allocated for the first carbon budget. [63535/22]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the amount of the first carbon budget, 295 Mt CO2 eq over the period 2021 to 2025, that has been exhausted as of December 2022; the date on which he expects the full budget to be exhausted; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63762/22]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he will provide a breakdown of the €287 million capital underspend in his Department in 2022, in tabular form, as outlined by the Fiscal Monitor published by the Department of Finance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1193/23]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he will provide the final 2022 allocation for each subhead in his Department in 2022; the final outturn for each subhead in 2022, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1194/23]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he will publish his diary and expenses for 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1890/23]
Education 1 question
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Education when a school bus service will be provided for Ukrainian children (details supplied) who are living in temporary hotel accommodation in County Meath. [1526/23]
Agriculture 1 question
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the target number of hectares of forestry to be planted in 2022; the final number reached in 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63808/22]

New lobbying 63 returns

Irish Exporters Association Trade
- Meeting on the work of the IEA
Hydrogen Mobility Ireland Transport
- Sought meeting to discuss the over-arching benefits of green hydrogen deployment
CPL Fuels Ireland Ltd. Energy and Natural Resources
- Engagement regarding Government implementation of new solid fuel regulations
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.
Coach Tourism and Transport Council of Ireland Finance
- CTTC pre-Budget 2023 submission briefing
ActionAid Ireland 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.
EI-H2 LIMITED Energy and Natural Resources
- Promote economic opportunity of Irish renewable energy supply chain and energy transition in achieving net zero 2050 for Ireland and Europe.
Unite the Union, Ireland Region Transport
- Need for regulation of the motor mechanics trade; commitment from the National Car Testing Service to hire only qualified mechanics at decent terms and conditions.
CEWEP Ireland Environment
- Circular Economy and Net Zero Carbon Policy
Hanover Media Strategy Limited · 2 returns Energy and Natural Resources · Transport
- Ocean Winds' offshore wind projects in Ireland
- Sharing pre-Budget submission ahead of Budget 2023
Janssen Sciences Ireland UC Health
- Sharing Invite to discussion series on 'Ireland & the European Health Union Series: Opportunities to Improve Irish Healthcare'
Engineers Ireland Economic Development and Industry
- National Conference 2022 of Engineers Ireland
NCBI Transport
- Road Traffic and Roads Bill 2021
Chambers Ireland · 3 returns Environment · Transport
- Climate Action
- Drivers Licences
- NCT Certificates issuance
Murray Energy and Natural Resources
- Energy Security of Supply Review
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
Liquid Gas Ireland Energy and Natural Resources
- Recognition of the role of the LPG and BioLPG as lower carbpn emission fuel options
Irish Wildbird Conservancy Environment
- Fisheries management in climate action, and implementation of Article 17 of the Common Fisheries 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.
Fair Seas Ireland Environment
- Fianna Fail, Green Party and Sinn Fein Ard Fheises
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA · 6 returns Environment · Energy and Natural Resources · Agriculture
- Climate Action Act - Impact of Sectoral Emissions Ceiling for Agriculture
- Renewable Energy
- Nitrates Action Programme (NAP)
- Climate Action Plan 2022
- Citizens' Assembly on Biodiversity Loss
- Office of Fairness and Transparency in the Agri-Food Supply Chain
Vodafone Ireland Communications
- Highlight the need for a short implementation period following the passage of the Communications Regulation Bill to allow telecommunications companies to implement the necessary IT processes
Meath Youth Federation CLG Children and Youth Affairs
- Sourcing new youth facilities for youth service
Gas Networks Ireland Energy and Natural Resources
- 1. Discussions on Gas Networks Ireland’s ambition to introduce more biomethane into national gas network 2. Security of Supply. 3. Energy Transition (SEAI net-zero study, actions in support of the climate action plan, network preparedness for Hydrogen. 4) Obligations of GNI under the Climate Act.
SSE plc Energy and Natural Resources
- In person meeting with Darren O'Rourke TD.
Mag Mell Energy Ireland Ltd. Energy and Natural Resources
- AV Room briefing session organised by Deputy Michael Collins TD on the Mag Mell proposal to import non-fracked LNG using FSRUs and existing physical infrastructure at the Kinsale Head Gas Field.
Uber Transport
- Uber's operations in Ireland
Huhtamaki Cup Print Ltd. Environment
- Circular Economy, Waste Management (Amendment) and Minerals Development (Amendment) Bill 2022
Christian Aid Ireland Environment
- Dáil Finance Ctte briefing ahead of COP27
Friends of the Earth · 4 returns Energy and Natural Resources · Foreign Affairs
- National Retrofit Scheme
- Climate commitments at COP27
- Government's Energy Security review and need for focus on energy demand reduction
- Fossil Fuel Non Proliferation Treaty
MKC Communications Environment
- Circular Economy and Net Zero Carbon policy
Stop Climate Chaos coalition Environment
- Presented on issues related to COP27 at the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment and Climate Action
Irish Pharmaceutical Healthcare Association Health
- Request meeting on improved transparency in the context of Sinn Féin's Healthcare (Transparent Payments) Bill 2022.
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.
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 Transport
- Metrolink Railway Order
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.
Trócaire · 3 returns Foreign Affairs · EU Affairs · Budgetary matters
- Human Rights and humanitarian issues
- Business and Human Rights
- Climate Justice
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

Gillian Toole — Independent 0 votes · 0 questions · 0 new lobbying returns

Quiet week — no questions filed or new lobbying returns.

Helen McEntee — Fine Gael 0 votes · 0 questions · 72 new lobbying returns

New lobbying 72 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
CPL Fuels Ireland Ltd. Energy and Natural Resources
- Engagement regarding Government implementation of new solid fuel regulations
National Safeguarding Ireland Justice and Equality
- Limitations in the Domestic Violence Act 2018 as it does not include perpetrators who are not, or who have not been, in an intimate relationship with the victim. The 1997 Act is compromised by providing that prosecution will only take place for the most severe, blatant and violent examples of coercive control. The legislation needs to have a comprehensive definition of ‘coercive control’ in all its forms, including the very high incidence of psychological abuse and abusive behaviour.
Law Society of Ireland · 2 returns Justice and Equality
- Briefing on Law Society priorities
- Statute of Limitations
Dignity4Patients Justice and Equality
- Commission of Investigation and Inquiry into Abuse by former Surgeon Michael Shine in Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital Drogheda 1964 - 1995
Irish SME Association Justice and Equality
- Reform of the duty-of-care, defamation act, reducton in legal costs, functioning of the LSRA.
LGBT Support and Advocacy Network Ireland CLG · 2 returns Health · Justice and Equality
- Health (Assisted Human Reproduction) Bill 2022
- Hate Speech and Hate Crime
Youth Advocate Programmes Ireland CLG · 2 returns Children and Youth Affairs
- YAP Ireland Youth CEO Report Launch
- Promotion of NUIG Galway Research into YAP Model
Dublin Chamber of Commerce Justice and Equality
- Meeting with Minister for Justice to discuss safety issues
Irish Cancer Society Health
- Breast cancer awareness
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.
Immigrant Council of Ireland Justice and Equality
- The main objective was to share ICI’s political manifesto and try to schedule meetings with political representatives
Sage Advocacy Community
- Informal discussion around Victim's Forum
Ryanair Transport
- Briefing on prosecution of disruptive passenger events.
Irish Concrete Federation Taxation
- Defective Concrete Products Levy - Budget 2023
Alcohol Action Ireland · 4 returns Health
- Alcohol cancer link
- Public Health (Alcohol) Act 2018
- Sale of Alcohol Bill
- Operation Encompass
Premier Lotteries Ireland Designated Activity Company Public Expenditure and Reform
- Player Protection and the National Lottery
The Irish Academy of Engineering · 2 returns Energy and Natural Resources
- Issue of the Irish Academy of Engineering report "Restoring Confidence in Ireland's Energy Supply"
- Issue of Irish Academy of Engineering response to the "Review of the Security of Energy Supply in Ireland's Electricity and Natural Gas Systems consultation"
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.
Irish Penal Reform Trust Justice and Equality
- Meeting with Minister for Justice Helen McEntee
Screen Composers Guild of Ireland Arts
- Introduction of AVMS levy as part of Audiovisual Sectoral Group within Online Safety and Media Regulation Bill
National Federation of Voluntary Service Providers Supporting People with Intellectual Disability Budgetary matters
- Calling for an additional €100 million in urgent funding and multi-annual funding provisions for the charitable and voluntary sector
Migrant Rights Centre Ireland · 2 returns Justice and Equality
- Reception and support of refugees and asylum seekers
- Regularisation Scheme for Undocumented People in Ireland
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 · 15 returns Environment · Finance · Justice and Equality · Community · Agriculture · Taxation
- Climate Action Act - Impact of Sectoral Emissions Ceiling for Agriculture
- Residential Zoned Land Tax (RZLT)
- Rural Crime
- Rural Safety Plan
- Personal Insolvency Legislation
- Shared Island Dialogue - Tackling Gender-Based Violence and Abuse
- National and World Ploughing Championships 2022 - IFA Stand
- 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
- Wildlife (Amendment) Act 2000
Jesuit Refugee Service (JRS) Ireland Justice and Equality
- In September 2022, JRS Ireland submitted a Briefing Paper, entitled "Age Disputed UAMs – Well founded fear of Age Assessment?", to Tusla, the Minister for Justice, the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth and departmental officials.
Cork Chamber Economic Development and Industry
- Letter sent regarding Garda resources in Cork
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
Insurance Ireland Banking and Financial Institutions
- On behalf of members, providing input into pensions policy
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.
Coillte CGA Justice and Equality
- Submission in relation to the Occupiers Liability Act 1995
Respond Housing
- Social and Cost Rental Delivery: Challenges facing AHB's and tenants due to cost of living increases and inflation. Local Authorities should support, in full, independently acquired market rent evaluations provided by AHBs for CALF schemes to deliver social homes, while awaiting the agreement of the CALF/P&A Review which is currently being undertaken by the Department of Housing Local Government and Heritage. A mechanism to assist with cash flow issues experienced by AHBs with CREL projects.
Irish Security Industry Association Employment
- Communications in an attempt to ensure that all efforts were made by the Government to have the negotiated and agreed terms of the Security Employment REgulation Order come into effect.
Zoom Communications Community
- Support for Ukrainian Refugees
Ruhama Justice and Equality
- Invite to attend conference
Irish Tourist Industry Confederation Tourism
- Irish tourism's value proposition
Limerick Chamber Economic Development and Industry
- Limerick policing
Irish Council for Civil Liberties · 3 returns Justice and Equality
- Incitement to Violence or Hatred and Hate Offences Bill
- Representative Actions for the Protection of the Collective Interests of Consumers Bill 2022
- Facial Recognition Technology and Garda Síochána (Recording Devices) Bill 2022
Environmental Pillar Environment
- Calling on elected representatives to support greater ambition within the negotiations with the European Commissions on the proposal for a regulation on Nature Restoration
Association of Consulting Engineers of Ireland Environment
- Construction Industry Council (CIC) letter to all TDs in relation to the challenges facing the construction and wider built environment sector, including recent announcement of a concrete levy. Priorities for the industry were also addressed.
Mountaineering Ireland Sports and Recreation
- A written submission was delivered to Minister of Justice, Helen McEntee TD and Minister of State, James Browne TD regarding the proposed changes to the Occupiers Liability Act, particularly in relation to Section 4(4).
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
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 Community
- Promotion of Policies of The Wheel for charity, social enterprise and community and voluntary sector
Macra na Feirme Justice and Equality
- Outlining Macras concern around the increasing incidence of violence towards women
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

Thomas Byrne — Fianna Fáil 1 vote · 0 questions · 38 new lobbying returns

New lobbying 38 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.
Fórsa trade union Foreign Affairs
- Letter sent to the Mr Thomas Byrne, Minister of State for European Affairs. The letter sought that the Minister’s Office should take a more active role in the decision making process under civil service circular 33/1991 to ensure that Irish civil servants are able to take up EU opportunities under 33/1991.
Irish Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - IACP Health
- Counselling In Schools Programme/Pilot
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.
Pfizer EU Affairs
- EC HERA contract in relation to Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine
Hume Brophy Sports and Recreation
- Briefing on HRI and the strategic importance of Leopardstown Racecourse
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.
MSD Economic Development and Industry
- Positioning Ireland in the Global Biopharmaceutical Industry
SSE plc Energy and Natural Resources
- Virtual Meeting with Thomas Byrne TD.
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.
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
Irish Universities Association Budgetary matters
- European universities funding initiative
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA · 6 returns Finance · Taxation
- IFA Budget 2023 Submission - Residential Zoned Land Tax
- IFA Budget 2023 Submission - Measures to support Climate Action
- IFA Budget 2023 Submission - Measures to Support Farmers through Brexit
- IFA Budget 2023 Submission - Measures to Support Farm Enterprises
- IFA Budget 2023 Submission - Measures to mitigate increased cost of production and general inflationary pressures
- IFA Budget 2023 Submission - Agri Taxation
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
Medtronic plc EU Affairs
- Discussed EU Medical Device Regulation, EU digital legislation and EU response to third-country procurement policies.
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
- Briefing on HRI and the strategic importance of Leopardstown Racecourse
Mountaineering Ireland Sports and Recreation
- Mountaineering Ireland offered its support to the new Minister upon his appointment in the new Government in his ministerial brief towards sports and physical activity the areas of hillwalking, climbing and outdoor recreation and also offer the Minister an opportunity to meet with Mountaineering Ireland to discuss these areas further.
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
Hanover Media Strategy Limited 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.
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
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