Tipperary South — week of Mon, 16 Jan

What your Tipperary South TDs did this week

Mon, 16 Jan – 22 Jan 2023 · 3 TDs · 1 bill voted on · 12 questions · 43 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 against 1 Mattie McGrath

Did not vote 2 Michael Murphy · Seamus Healy

Mattie McGrath — Independent 1 vote · 12 questions · 42 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 12 total

Education 4 questions
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Education when a student (details supplied) will be allocated a school bus ticket. [63292/22]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Education further to her response to Parliamentary Question No. 56 of 7 December 2022, her views on a matter (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [63339/22]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Education when a student (details supplied) will be allocated a school bus ticket, given the Bus Éireann school transport section has failed to respond to queries from this Deputy. [63632/22]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Education when a student (details supplied) will be allocated a school bus ticket, given the Bus Éireann school transport section has failed to respond to queries from this Deputy. [63633/22]
Health 4 questions
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the number of children who received a preliminary team assessment in place of a full assessment of needs; of those who received a PTA which was found to not satisfy the statutory right to an assessment of needs; the number of children who have subsequently received a full assessment of needs; the number who have been offered a full assessment of needs; if he will provide a breakdown of the number of children who received a PTA by CHO area; the number who have been offered a full AON by CHO; the number who have received a full AON by CHO; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63577/22]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the reason that no physiotherapy services have been established in the Cahir primary care centre in County Tipperary; if he will list all of the public physiotherapy services that are available in south Tipperary; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63859/22]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health if he will urgently move to reopen St. Brigid's Hospital, Carrick-on-Suir to reduce pressures from the acute services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1446/23]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health if a cancer support centre (details supplied) in County Tipperary will be approved for section 39 funding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1669/23]
Transport 2 questions
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Transport the number of driving testers who were let go by the RSA in 2022; the reason that a number of driving testers were let go given the long waiting lists for tests; the number of new driving testers employed in 2022; the number of testers employed by the RSA on 1 January 2022 and on 1 January 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1439/23]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Transport the up-to-date position on the N24 Cahir to Limerick Junction given that TII has advised councillors only the section near Tipperary town will be built due to lack of funding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1440/23]
Justice 1 question
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Justice the breakdown of the fines issued as a result of the vans; the related speed zones within which these fines relate to for example 50km/hour, 80km/hour and 100km/hour zones; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1496/23]
Agriculture 1 question
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of applications received under the ACRES scheme; the number of applications rejected due to late application; if the application date will be extended due to the administrative burden involved with applying; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63634/22]

New lobbying 42 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
Waterford & South Tipperary Community Youth Service Children and Youth Affairs
- A letter was sent to political representatives seeking support regarding the level of funding allocated to the sector in the national budget
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.
Property Owners Association of Ireland Limited (IPOA) Housing
- Presenting Oireachtas Members with proposals to stem the outflow of landlords from the rental market.
South Tipperary Development CLG Community
- Made representation on behalf of the company regarding the funding levels for the upcoming LEADER programme
Mental Health Reform Budgetary matters
- Budget 2023 & the Cost of Waiting
Multiple Sclerosis Ireland Health
- Multiple Sclerosis Ireland sent a Christmas card to a number of Oireachtas members to thank them for their support in 2022 and ask that they continue to support MS Ireland in 2023
Irish Cancer Society Health
- Breast cancer awareness
Institute of Professional Auctioneers and Valuers Housing
- Presenting Oireachtas members with proposals to stem the outflow of landlords from the rental market.
Shannon Chamber Tourism
- Request to Government to enable the transfer of Shannon Heritage sites in Co. Clare from the Shannon Airport Group plc to Clare County Council.
Premier Lotteries Ireland Designated Activity Company Public Expenditure and Reform
- Player Protection and the National Lottery
BoyleSports Communications
- Gambling Regulation Bill 2022 - Letter with a meeting invite sent to relevant TD's in relation to certain sections of the Gambling Regulation Bill 2022
The Irish Academy of Engineering Energy and Natural Resources
- Issue of the Irish Academy of Engineering report "Restoring Confidence in Ireland's Energy Supply"
National Federation of Voluntary Service Providers Supporting People with Intellectual Disability Budgetary matters
- Calling for funding in Budget 2023 to ensure the sustainability of vital services for people with Intellectual Disabilities
Screen Composers Guild of Ireland Arts
- Introduction of AVMS levy as part of Audiovisual Sectoral Group within Online Safety and Media Regulation Bill
Liquid Gas Ireland Energy and Natural Resources
- Recognition of the role of the LPG and BioLPG as lower carbpn emission fuel options
Dyslexia Association of Ireland Education and Training
- Oireachtas Presentation for Dyslexia Awareness Month presenting findings from a recent survey on the experiences of Irish people with dyslexia, and highlighting issues which need to be addressed.
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
Mag Mell Energy Ireland Ltd. Energy and Natural Resources
- Meeting with the Rural Independent Group re to discuss how key infrastructure at the Kinsale Head Gas Field for offshore should be retained for importation of non-fracked liquified natural gas (LNG) using FSRUs.
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
Gibney Communications Health
- To highlight the need for greater public information and education to reduce the misuse of alcohol in Ireland.
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.
Atticus Partners Ltd Communications
- Online safety
Irish Council for Civil Liberties Justice and Equality
- Oireacthas Business
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 EU Affairs · Communications · Economic Development and Industry
- 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
- Ibec priorities for business heading into 2023
Irish Solar Energy Association Energy and Natural Resources
- Promotion of solar PV deployment in Republic of Ireland through appropriate Government policy and regulatory/legislative framework.
Irish Medical Organisation Budgetary matters
- Budget 2023
Alcohol Forum Ireland Education and Training
- Community campaign to ensure that schools based prevention on alcohol and other drugs is free from alcohol industry influence and funding
Irish Hotels Federation Tourism
- Seeking measures to support Ireland's tourism and hospitality industry during recovery in response to global economic uncertainty, the energy crisis and increased levels inflation and cost of doing business

Michael Murphy — Fine Gael 0 votes · 0 questions · 1 new lobbying return

New lobbying 1 return

Eli Lilly and Company Economic Development and Industry
- New Lilly manufacturing site in Limerick.

Seamus Healy — Independent 0 votes · 0 questions · 0 new lobbying returns

Quiet week — no questions filed or new lobbying returns.