Roscommon-Galway — week of Mon, 16 Jan

What your Roscommon-Galway TDs did this week

Mon, 16 Jan – 22 Jan 2023 · 3 TDs · 1 bill voted on · 67 questions · 163 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 Denis Naughten

Voted against 1 Claire Kerrane

Did not vote 2 Martin Daly · Michael Fitzmaurice

Claire Kerrane — Sinn Féin 1 vote · 18 questions · 42 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 18 total

Social 8 questions
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will provide specific figures on the average processing times for applications for additional needs payments by month from June 2022 to date, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [63273/22]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will provide specific figures on the number of additional needs payment applications which have taken longer than four weeks to finalise in each of the months from June 2022 to date; if she will provide figures regarding the following timeframes; 5-8 weeks to process; 9-12 weeks to process, and more than 12 weeks to process in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [63274/22]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Social Protection when she will inform the Chairman of the Joint Committee on Social Protection, Community and Rural Development and the Islands in relation to a specific issue (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [63576/22]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Social Protection the amount spent on hearing aid grants under the treatment benefit scheme in 2022; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1130/23]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Social Protection the way that hearing aid suppliers are chosen for the treatment benefit scheme; if there are requirements around hearing aid manufacturers; the quality control that is implemented with regard to hearing aids provided by suppliers who are eligible for the grant; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1131/23]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Social Protection the allowable differential between the cost price of the hearing aids provided to those eligible for treatment benefit scheme and the price charged to grant recipients; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1132/23]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Social Protection if there is a minimum standard of hearing aid specified under the treatment benefit scheme with specific features like noise reduction, tinnitus relief and so on. [1133/23]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will provide a list of updated payment rates for core social protection payments from January 2023; and if she will provide this list, in tabular form, by payment. [2170/23]
Health 5 questions
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Health if he will provide an update regarding the establishment of an inquiry into the licensing and prescribing of sodium valproate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63429/22]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Health the services that are currently available to those diagnosed with foetal valproate spectrum disorder; the way that families can access services within their communities following a diagnosis; if he will provide an update on engagement between the HSE and his Department to improve access to services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63430/22]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Health the number of full-time consultant plastic surgeons working in Roscommon University Hospital in each of the years 2020 to 2022 and to date in 2023, in tabular form. [1530/23]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Health the funding and staffing resources that would be required to increase the opening hours of the complex menopause clinic at Galway University Hospital from one afternoon per week to three full days per week; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1531/23]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Health when all outstanding Covid recognition payments will be made; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2314/23]
Justice 2 questions
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Justice the number of 1250cc and 1500cc motorcycles that are in the Garda fleet as of 9 January 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1533/23]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Justice if he will provide a list of justice youth diversion programmes in County Roscommon, including the location, funding amount and number of young persons engaged in each programme in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1534/23]
Housing 1 question
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if consideration has been given to providing advance payment of grants for the Croí Cónaithe fund, in view of situations where those renovating buildings in rural areas cannot afford to spend upfront to carry out works; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63325/22]
Foreign 1 question
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs if his Department will run a national media campaign to encourage persons to check passport expiry dates ahead of booking holidays; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1532/23]
Rural 1 question
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development regarding the Outdoor Recreational Infrastructure Scheme (ORIS) if she will advise the way the scheme will operate for 2023; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2169/23]

New lobbying 42 returns

One Family · 3 returns Justice and Equality · Social Protection
- SW Bill Progress
- Child Maintenance Reform
- JST Payment Details
Irish Thoracic Society Health
- Issues impacting the care of people with lung disease particularly staffing shortages and infrastructural challenges in pulmonary function laboratories, reducing access to timely diagnosis.
Mental Health Reform Budgetary matters
- Budget 2023 & the Cost of Waiting
Chambers Ireland Social Protection
- Pensions Auto-enrollment
Irish Life Assurance plc Social Protection
- New auto enrolment scheme for the introduction of mandatory pensions
Irish Pharmacy Union Health
- Submit Parliamentary Questions
Premier Lotteries Ireland Designated Activity Company Public Expenditure and Reform
- Player Protection and the National Lottery
The Irish Academy of Engineering Energy and Natural Resources
- Issue of the Irish Academy of Engineering report "Restoring Confidence in Ireland's Energy Supply"
Irish Hospital Consultants Association Health
- Pre-budget submission concerning the 2023 health budget on increased capacity and resourcing needs of acute hospital and mental health services, recruitment and retention of consultants, and clinical indemnity.
Screen Composers Guild of Ireland Arts
- Introduction of AVMS levy as part of Audiovisual Sectoral Group within Online Safety and Media Regulation Bill
The Wheel Community
- Ivan Cooper presented to the Oireachtas Committee on Social Protection, Community and Rural Development and the Islands regarding the Charities Amendment Bill and its implications for the charity sector 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.
Insurance Ireland Banking and Financial Institutions
- On behalf of members, providing input into pensions policy
Society of St. Vincent de Paul Social Protection
- Engagement with elected officials seeking changes to the Social Welfare Bill in regard to Budget 2023 measures
Friends of the Earth Energy and Natural Resources
- Recommendations on energy crisis, energy poverty and decarbonisation
Irish Rural Link Co-Operative Society Limited Community
- Invited by Deputy Claire Kerrane, TD to speak on a panel chaired by the Deputy at the Ploughing Championship 2022 on rural communities and development
CHILDREN'S RIGHTS ALLIANCE - REPUBLIC OF IRELAND LIMITED Social Protection
- Supports for One Parent Families
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.
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
The Alzheimer Society of Ireland Health
- Informal conversation at an ASI fundraising event (Christmas Jumper Day) at Leinster House regarding issues affecting people with dementia
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 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
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 Social Protection
- Seeking support for our campaign to improve access to the Free Travel scheme for people with epilepsy.
Macra na Feirme Agriculture
- Meeting with deputy McDonald in relation to seeking support for the development of rural sustainability
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

Martin Daly — Fianna Fáil 0 votes · 0 questions · 0 new lobbying returns

Quiet week — no questions filed or new lobbying returns.

Michael Fitzmaurice — Independent Ireland 0 votes · 10 questions · 60 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 10 total

Agriculture 8 questions
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if Coillte has any harvesting rights to the forests it will be managing for the private investment fund with which it is in negotiations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63777/22]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the reason that the State forestry company, Coillte, is becoming a manager for private investment companies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63778/22]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of times during the term of the Government that he or his Department officials met with Coillte in relation to the State company merging with investment institutions to re-engage in afforestation; the dates of those meetings; the participants; the agenda; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63779/22]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when the rules changed in order that Coillte can receive forestry grants or premiums either directly or indirectly through any joint venture with institutional investment funds; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63780/22]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he or his Department officials have engaged with the European Commission regarding the joint venture between Coillte and investment funds, as discussed during a meeting of the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine in December 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63781/22]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if there are any employees of Coillte that are directly or indirectly involved in an organisation (details supplied) in either a personal or professional capacity; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63782/22]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when his attention was drawn to the discussions between Coillte and an organisation (details supplied) regarding a proposed joint venture; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63783/22]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if any of his officials, including the assistant secretary, met with Coillte to discuss any potential joint venture between Coillte and an organisation (details supplied) before appearing before the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine on 29 January 2021; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63784/22]
Social 1 question
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice asked the Minister for Social Protection when a decision will be made on a carer’s allowance application by a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [63883/22]
Health 1 question
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice asked the Minister for Health when the Covid bonus will be paid to those persons who were in employment with an employer (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1253/23]

New lobbying 60 returns

COPD Support Ireland Health
- Presentation about COPD and the work of COPD Support Ireland in the AV room of Oireachtas.
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 Health
- Telephone conversation with Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice regarding Section 39 organisations and Fórsa members who were on strike on 22nd September 2022. This included the issue of a pandemic payment for Section 39 workers. Also Kevin Donoghue held a meeting with Mairead Farrell TD to discuss pay parity for section 39 workers in the health sector.
Irish Petroleum Industry Association Ltd. Energy and Natural Resources
- Promote support for advanced, synthetic and biofuel to meet Ireland's energy needs while reducing carbon emissions
The Union of Students in Ireland Education and Training
- Lobby on USI Pre-Budget Submission 2023
Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers Association · 3 returns Agriculture
- Meeting with the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food & Marine on the proposed EU Nature Restoration Act.
- Meeting with Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food & Marine on cow banding under the Nitrate regulations.
- National Ploughing Championships.
Mental Health Reform Budgetary matters
- Budget 2023 & the Cost of Waiting
Gibney Communications Agriculture
- To highlight the crisis facing the horticultural sector as a result of restrictions placed on the harvesting of Irish horticultural peat.
ABP Foods Agriculture
- Information visit to ABP Demonstration farm on the environmental benefits of improved genetics and efficiencies in the dairy beef herd
Macra na Feirme · 7 returns Agriculture
- Joint Oireachtas Committee of Agriculture attendance on Bovine TB eradication
- Joint Oireachtas Committee of Agriculture presentation on EU Nature Restoration
- Meeting with Deputy Fitzmaurice in relation to EU land restoration plans
- Call with Deputy Fitzmaurice in relation to Lough Funshinagh Flooding and the need to find drainage solutions
- Discussion with Deputy Fitzmaurice in relation to Forgotten Farmers and Land Mobility Funding
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture - presentation by Macra on various DAFM Direct Payment and Rural Development Schemes, (BPS, Organic, ACRES, Beef Genomics, BEEP, TAMS III).
- Call for Climate Action Plan to provide opportunity for Future Food Producers
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"
Veterinary Ireland Agriculture
- Communications with the members of the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine, as part of the Stakeholder Consultation on pre-legislative scrutiny of the Veterinary Medicinal Products, Medicated Feed and Fertilizer Regulation Bill 2022.
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 · 17 returns Agriculture · Marine · Finance · Taxation
- Ireland's Draft Forest Strategy and Implementation Plan
- 2022 United Nations Climate Change Conference, Egypt
- Veterinary Medicinal Products, Medicated Feeds and Fertilisers Regulation Bill 2022 - Pre-Legislative Scrutiny
- Farm Schemes
- Nature Restoration Targets
- Agriculture and Food Supply Chain Bill 2022
- Citizens' Assembly on Biodiversity Loss
- Challenges facing the Aquaculture Industry in Ireland
- 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
- Water Environment (Abstractions And Associated Impoundments) Bill 2022
- Veterinary Medicinal Products, Medicated Feed and Fertilisers Regulation Bill 2022
- Environmental Impact of Local Emissions
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.
The Association of Farm & Forestry Contractors in Ireland (FCI) Ltd · 2 returns Agriculture · Local Government
- Ireland’s CAP Strategic Plan 2023-2027 – Response Proposals from the Association of Farm & Forestry Contractors
- Ref: Submission from the Association of Farm & Forestry Contractors in Ireland (FCI) – to Steven Matthews, Chair, Oireachtas Joint Committee on Housing, Local Government and Heritage on the General Scheme of the Water Environment (Abstractions) Bill
Family Carers Ireland Housing
- Housing issue
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
Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers Association · 5 returns Agriculture · Environment
- Climate plan sectoral emissions
- EU Nature Restoration Regulation
- Veterinary Medicinal Products, Medicated Feeds and Fertilisers Regulation Bill 2022
- CAP Strategic Plan
- TB Programme
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 Medical Organisation Budgetary matters
- Budget 2023
Insight Consultants Economic Development and Industry
- To demonstrate the technology involved in turning waste plastic into reusable wax
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
Nursing Homes Ireland Health
- Brief the deputy on the crisis in the nursing home sector and how the funding of the sector needs to be addressed or more nursing homes will close.
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