Wexford — week of Mon, 16 Jan

What your Wexford TDs did this week

Mon, 16 Jan – 22 Jan 2023 · 4 TDs · 1 bill voted on · 70 questions · 182 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 2 James Browne · Paul Kehoe

Voted against 2 Brendan Howlin · Johnny Mythen

Did not vote 2 George Lawlor · Verona Murphy

George Lawlor — Labour Party 0 votes · 0 questions · 2 new lobbying returns

New lobbying 2 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
Liquid Gas Ireland Energy and Natural Resources
- Recognition of the role of the LPG and BioLPG as lower carbpn emission fuel options

James Browne — Fianna Fáil 1 vote · 1 question · 39 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 1 total

Education 1 question
- 2023-01-18 Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Education further to Parliamentary Question No. 323 of 6 December 2022, the position regarding a person (details supplied) being eligible for school transport; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1254/23]

New lobbying 39 returns

The Dublin Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Justice and Equality
- revision of Animal Health and Welfare Act and the Control of Dogs Act as it relates to seizure of Animals.
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.
Gaisce - The President's Award Children and Youth Affairs
- Proposal for funding. No reference to specific policy, legislation or regulations etc
RWE Renewables Ireland (formerly Innogy Renewables Ireland Limited) Energy and Natural Resources
- To provide information on acquisition of the East Celtic Wind Farm project
ABP Foods Agriculture
- Response to Final Report on the Food Vision Beef and Sheep Group regarding reduction of cattle numbers
Irish Bookmakers Association Justice and Equality
- Introductory meeting with new Gambling Regulator CEO designate
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"
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.
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.
Clúid Housing Housing
- Policy and legislative change to improve ASB dispute and resolution process, this would include amendment to section 15 of the Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1997.
Coillte CGA Justice and Equality
- Submission in relation to the Occupiers Liability Act 1995
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 speak at conference
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA · 11 returns Agriculture · Finance · Taxation · Justice and Equality
- National and World Ploughing Championships 2022 - IFA Stand
- IFA Budget 2023 Submission - Residential Zoned Land Tax
- 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
- Agri Climate Rural Environment Scheme (ACRES)
- Agri Climate Rural Environment Scheme (ACRES)
- Wildlife (Amendment) Act 2000
Environmental Pillar Environment
- Calling on elected representatives to support greater ambition within the negotiations with the European Commissions on the proposal for a regulation on Nature Restoration
Association of Consulting Engineers of Ireland Environment
- Construction Industry Council (CIC) letter to all TDs in relation to the challenges facing the construction and wider built environment sector, including recent announcement of a concrete levy. Priorities for the industry were also addressed.
Ibec Economic Development and Industry
- Enterprise, investment and economic priorities for the South East Region
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
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

Johnny Mythen — Sinn Féin 1 vote · 4 questions · 24 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 4 total

Education 1 question
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Johnny Mythen asked the Minister for Education the number of ASD units that are available in County Wexford; the number of places in each unit; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [63900/22]
Social 1 question
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Johnny Mythen asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will provide an update on the establishment of a voucher scheme, included in section 9 of the Irish Sign Language Act 2017, that would allow moneys to be provided by the State to facilitate social inclusion of the deaf community through access to activities and non-public services via interpretation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [63516/22]
Children 1 question
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Johnny Mythen asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth when the report on the operation of the Irish Sign Language Act 2017 will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63515/22]
Agriculture 1 question
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Johnny Mythen asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when the lime scheme will be rolled out; if any of the €40 million that was set aside for this scheme has been allocated; the current situation regarding this scheme for farmers in County Wexford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1520/23]

New lobbying 24 returns

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.
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.
RWE Renewables Ireland (formerly Innogy Renewables Ireland Limited) Energy and Natural Resources
- To provide information on acquisition of the East Celtic Wind Farm project
ABP Foods Agriculture
- Response to Final Report on the Food Vision Beef and Sheep Group regarding reduction of cattle numbers
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"
Irish Hospital Consultants Association Health
- Pre-budget submission concerning the 2023 health budget on increased capacity and resourcing needs of acute hospital and mental health services, recruitment and retention of consultants, and clinical indemnity.
Screen Composers Guild of Ireland Arts
- Introduction of AVMS levy as part of Audiovisual Sectoral Group within Online Safety and Media Regulation Bill
Dyslexia Association of Ireland Education and Training
- Oireachtas Presentation for Dyslexia Awareness Month presenting findings from a recent survey on the experiences of Irish people with dyslexia, and highlighting issues which need to be addressed.
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA · 2 returns Education and Training · Agriculture
- Education Requirements for Female Farmers
- Agri Climate Rural Environment Scheme (ACRES)
Friends of the Earth Energy and Natural Resources
- Recommendations on energy crisis, energy poverty and decarbonisation
Ruhama Justice and Equality
- Invite to attend conference
NewsBrands Ireland Communications
- Presentation to Joint Oireachtas Committee on future business models for national news publishers
Atticus Partners Ltd Communications
- Online safety
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 · 2 returns EU Affairs · Communications
- 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
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

Verona Murphy — Independent 0 votes · 20 questions · 16 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 20 total

Health 10 questions
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Verona Murphy asked the Minister for Health if the proposed 96-bed medical ward block at Wexford General Hospital is at a detailed design stage; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63323/22]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Verona Murphy asked the Minister for Health the provisions his Department is taking to secure dental services for medical card holders in County Wexford; the services available to patients who cannot find a local dentist to avail of the dental treatment services scheme; when the current DTSS will be replaced with a fit-for-purpose scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63652/22]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Verona Murphy asked the Minister for Health the number of dental practices in County Wexford which have ceased providing medical card services to persons with disabilities in the past 36 months; the medical card dental services that are currently available to adult persons with disabilities; the provision in place for those whose local dentist withdraws from the provision of medical card services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63653/22]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Verona Murphy asked the Minister for Health the number of dental practices in County Wexford which have ceased providing medical card services in the past 36 months; the medical card dental services that are currently available to medical card users; the provision in place for those whose local dentist withdraws from the provision of medical card services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63654/22]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Verona Murphy asked the Minister for Health the average number of sessions that are currently operating at Wexford General Hospital for dental services under anaesthesia per week; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63655/22]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Verona Murphy asked the Minister for Health the number of children with special needs who are currently waiting for dental treatment under anaesthesia at Wexford General Hospital; the number of children with special needs who are waiting 24, 36 and 48 months and longer, respectively; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63656/22]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Verona Murphy asked the Minister for Health the number of adults with special needs who are currently waiting for dental treatment under anaesthesia at Wexford General Hospital; the number of adults with special needs who are waiting 24, 36 and 48 months and longer, respectively; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63657/22]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Verona Murphy asked the Minister for Health the number of dentists by local electoral area in County Wexford at present who are contracted to provide dental services under the dental treatment services scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63658/22]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Verona Murphy asked the Minister for Health the number of new persons approved for HSE home care support hours who are currently awaiting delivery of support hours in County Wexford; the number of current clients approved for additional home care support hours awaiting allocation of those additional hours in County Wexford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1295/23]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Verona Murphy asked the Minister for Health the number of approved HSE home care hours provided per month in County Wexford; the number of HSE homecare hours at present being delivered in County Wexford; the number of clients per month in receipt of home care hours in County Wexford; the numbers of approved HSE home care support hours waiting allocation in County Wexford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1296/23]
Agriculture 8 questions
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Verona Murphy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his views on the sustainability of the private forestry sector given the shortage of licences available to the sector since 2018; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63772/22]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Verona Murphy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the total number of hectares of afforestation applied for in each year since 2015; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63773/22]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Verona Murphy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the percentage of the forestry budget for 2022 that will be spent; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63774/22]
- 2023-01-19 Deputy Verona Murphy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of applications to the new agri-climate rural environment scheme in County Wexford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2661/23]
- 2023-01-19 Deputy Verona Murphy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the provisions that have been made for over subscription to the new agri-climate rural environment scheme; the provisions that have been put in place by Government to cover the shortfall in payments and make sure all those who applied for the green scheme are retained and paid; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2662/23]
- 2023-01-19 Deputy Verona Murphy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when applicants to the agri-climate rural environment scheme will be notified if they are accepted in the scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2663/23]
- 2023-01-19 Deputy Verona Murphy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the plans that have been put in place for applicants to the agri-climate rural environment scheme in County Wexford who may be deemed unsuccessful in their applications; if applicants will be excluded until 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2664/23]
- 2023-01-19 Deputy Verona Murphy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he accepts the fact that farmers need to know without delay if they are to set aside the lands that have been identified for the agri-climate rural environment scheme in 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2665/23]
Further and Higher Education 1 question
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Verona Murphy asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science when the review of the conditions of PhD work in Ireland will be complete; the considerations that he has given to the fair postgraduate workers agreement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63326/22]
Rural 1 question
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Verona Murphy asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development if she will provide a report and-or feedback on the recent unsuccessful application by an organisation (details supplied) to the town and village renewal scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [63651/22]

New lobbying 16 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.
RWE Renewables Ireland (formerly Innogy Renewables Ireland Limited) Energy and Natural Resources
- To provide information on acquisition of the East Celtic Wind Farm project
ABP Foods Agriculture
- Response to Final Report on the Food Vision Beef and Sheep Group regarding reduction of cattle numbers
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"
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.
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.
Danone Ireland Food
- Engagement with local Wexford political representatives - sharing overview of the Danone business, our contribution to the Wexford area and wider agrifood sector. Discussed priorities including Brexit, energy incl. developing an indigenous biomethane industry, media legislation, sustainability incl. food waste, health and malnutrition.
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA Agriculture
- Agri Climate Rural Environment Scheme (ACRES)
Environmental Pillar Environment
- Calling on elected representatives to support greater ambition within the negotiations with the European Commissions on the proposal for a regulation on Nature Restoration
Association of Consulting Engineers of Ireland Environment
- Construction Industry Council (CIC) letter to all TDs in relation to the challenges facing the construction and wider built environment sector, including recent announcement of a concrete levy. Priorities for the industry were also addressed.
Ibec Economic Development and Industry
- Enterprise, investment and economic priorities for the South East Region
Irish Medical Organisation Budgetary matters
- Budget 2023