Wicklow — week of Mon, 16 Jan

What your Wicklow TDs did this week

Mon, 16 Jan – 22 Jan 2023 · 5 TDs · 1 bill voted on · 58 questions · 366 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 Stephen Donnelly · Steven Matthews

Voted against 2 Jennifer Whitmore · John Brady

Did not vote 3 Edward Timmins · Pat Casey · Simon Harris

Edward Timmins — Fine Gael 0 votes · 0 questions · 1 new lobbying return

New lobbying 1 return

Glenveagh Properties Plc Housing
- Wicklow’s County Development Plan 2022-2028

Jennifer Whitmore — Social Democrats 1 vote · 28 questions · 57 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 28 total

Health 10 questions
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Health the number of full-time GPs operating in each county for the years 2012 to 2022, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63172/22]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Health if he will define the term 'blue-light' distance when used in the context of maternity service, in particular the provision of home birth supports; if this is a term used by the National Ambulance Service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63188/22]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Health when the review and-or investigations into water births will be completed; the date on which water births will be facilitated for those home-birthing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63189/22]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Health if he will provide details of the studies, analysis and evidence used to support the decision of the HSE to limit, due to safety concerns, all home-birth services outside a 30-minute blue-light distance from their nearest maternity service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63190/22]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Health the counties in which the HSE home birth service is provided; if County Wicklow is one of the counties where the service is fully available; if there has been any reduction in the availability of this service recently and or if any changes to the services are proposed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63191/22]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Health the number of children on waiting lists who are awaiting first contact with their children’s disability network team nationwide; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1813/23]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Health the average time spent on waiting lists for children awaiting first contact with their children’s disability network team nationwide, broken down to indicate the number of children awaiting longer than 18 months, 12 months and 6 months in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1814/23]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Health the number of WTE staff per specialty currently working in each children’s disability network team in County Wicklow; the number of vacancies in each; if he will provide a timeline for vacancies to be filled; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1815/23]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Health the number of WTE psychiatrists currently in CAHMS in County Wicklow; the number of vacancies available; the timeline for filling them; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1816/23]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Health the waiting times for CAHMS services in County Wicklow; the number of children on the waiting list; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1817/23]
Environment 7 questions
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the status of the new scheme for the installation of photovoltaic panels for households that have a high reliance on electricity for medical reasons; the reason for the delay of this programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63176/22]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the sector to which the emissions from the backup generation of data centres will be allocated for the purposes of carbon budgeting; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63177/22]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the total generation capacity for use by data centres in the event that they cannot access the grid; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63178/22]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the way he will ensure his ongoing energy security review integrates and respects sectoral emissions ceiling and carbon budget obligations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1672/23]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he will ensure gas demand reduction measures are prioritised in the energy security review; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1674/23]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the steps he will take to ensure confirmed data centre connections will not lock in higher gas demand and increase emissions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1675/23]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he will outline his plans for the phasing out of fossil fuel boilers in existing and new homes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1676/23]
Transport 7 questions
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Transport the number of electric State vehicles as a percentage of the overall number of State-owned vehicles, for the years 2020, 2021 and 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63173/22]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Transport if there are any restrictions on the purchase of internal combustion engine vehicles by Government bodies in light of Ireland’s climate commitments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63174/22]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Transport the timeframes for the review of the National Transport Authority’s transport strategy for the greater Dublin Area; if, as part of that review, an extension of the DART to Wicklow town will be included as part of the existing DART+ coastal south; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63179/22]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Transport when the recently announced battery-operated electric DART carriages will be delivered; the number of the 90 carriages purchased that will be allocated to Wicklow services; if any of those carriages will be provided for an expanded electric service to Wicklow town; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63180/22]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Transport when in 2023 that the additional evening train service from Dublin to Rosslare will commence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63181/22]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Transport if he will outline the policy of Transport Infrastructure Ireland in relation to planting of roadway verges, in particular, motorway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1819/23]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Transport if he will provide details of the total length of roadway managed by Transport Infrastructure Ireland per county; the corresponding length of roadway verge that is grassed; the cost of cutting that grassed area in each of the past five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1820/23]
Housing 2 questions
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will provide details for the introduction of minimum BERs in the private rental sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1676/23]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will provide an update on progress of the working group that was established to examine the short-, medium- and long-term measures required to protect bird species of conservation concern that are currently listed on the National Parks and Wildlife Service's open seasons order; if he will provide a timeline for those actions to be implemented; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1818/23]
Children 2 questions
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the number of additional staff who were allocated to his Department to deal with the intake of Ukrainian refugees; if those staff are still working within his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63170/22]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the number of additional staff who were allocated to his Department to deal with the recent increased intake of asylum seekers; if those staff are still working within his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63171/22]

New lobbying 57 returns

Irish Wildlife Trust CLG. Environment
- Nature Restoration Law
Irish Exporters Association Trade
- Meeting on the work of the IEA
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.
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.
Cuala Senior Care Limited Health
- Non Payment of Pandemic Bonus
Irish Sudden Infant Death Association Health
- Sought support for additional State funding support in light of the increased demand for FirstLight's professional bereavement counselling support services.
Troy Studios Arts
- Email letter on the changing nature and potential of the audio-visual sector and role of the Section 481 Taxes Consolidated Act 1997.
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.
Engineers Ireland Economic Development and Industry
- National Conference 2022 of Engineers Ireland
Mental Health Reform Budgetary matters
- Budget 2023 & the Cost of Waiting
NCBI Education and Training
- Implementation of education policy for young people with sight loss
Irish Cancer Society Health
- Childhood and Adolescent Young Adult Cancer Oireachtas network
Chambers Ireland Environment
- Climate Action
TobaccoFree Research Institute Ireland Health
- Briefing on Lung Health Day organised by the Irish Thoracic Society 15th September 2022
Irish Wildbird Conservancy · 2 returns Environment
- An Bord Pleanala Action plan
- Implementation of Article 17 of the Common Fisheries Policy
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
Vertex Pharmaceuticals (Europe) Limited Health
- Meeting to discuss access to cystic fibrosis medicines in Ireland
Wilson Hartnell Energy and Natural Resources
- Sharing details of the recommendations in Pinergy’s submission to the Departments of Finance and Public Expenditure and Reform ahead of the Budget in October 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
MABS Support Company Limited by Guarantee Social Protection
- South Leinster MABS was contacted about the cost of living crisis, and met with TD Jennifer Whitmore
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
- Welcoming elected representatives back to Dail and stating Fair Seas is looking forward to working with them on new MPA legislation
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 debate on access to financial services
National Youth Council of Ireland Children and Youth Affairs
- Funding of voluntary youth work organisations
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.
Our Lady's Hospice & Care Services Health
- Elected representatives were invited to attend a briefing to update on progress at Our Lady's Hospice & Care Services, Wicklow.
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.
Society of St. Vincent de Paul Energy and Natural Resources
- Engagement with elected officials and senior civil servants regarding measure to protect low income households from rising energy costs
Friends of the Earth · 5 returns Environment · Energy and Natural Resources · Foreign Affairs
- Sectoral Emission Ceilings
- Recommendations on energy crisis, energy poverty and decarbonisation
- National Retrofit Scheme
- Climate commitments at COP27
- Government's Energy Security review and need for focus on energy demand reduction
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
Stop Climate Chaos coalition Environment
- Presented on issues related to COP27 at the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment and Climate Action
Ruhama Justice and Equality
- Invite to attend conference
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
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
Trócaire Budgetary matters
- Climate Justice
National Women's Council of Ireland Social Protection
- NWC Pre-budget priorities
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

John Brady — Sinn Féin 1 vote · 15 questions · 29 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 15 total

Defence 10 questions
- 2023-01-18 Deputy John Brady asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if he will detail both the maximum and the current strength levels of the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63564/22]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy John Brady asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if he will detail both the maximum and the current strength levels of the Naval Service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63565/22]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy John Brady asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the current total strength of Air Corps personnel; and if he will provide a breakdown of the number of qualified military pilots, cadet pilots in training, qualified military aircraft maintenance technicians, qualified military avionics technicians and military apprentices in training of both aforementioned disciplines. [63566/22]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy John Brady asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the number of Naval Service operations and patrols that were cancelled in 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63567/22]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy John Brady asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the current number of women in the Defence Forces, by rank; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63568/22]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy John Brady asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the current number of women in the Defence Forces who are currently serving overseas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63569/22]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy John Brady asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the number of women members of the Defence Forces who left in 2022, by month; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63570/22]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy John Brady asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the current strength of the Reserve Defence Force; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63571/22]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy John Brady asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the number of women in the Reserve Defence Force; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63572/22]
- 2023-01-19 Deputy John Brady asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence when the decision was taken to withdraw permission for family members of serving Defence Forces personnel to use the Defence Forces training centre swimming pool at the physical education centre in the Curragh; the reason that this decision was made; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2655/23]
Transport 2 questions
- 2023-01-18 Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Transport the number of persons who are currently awaiting a date to sit their driving test, broken down by test centre, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63869/22]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Transport the status of an application under the safer routes to school scheme by a school (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63873/22]
Education 2 questions
- 2023-01-18 Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Education her Department's plans for a site that is zoned for educational use (details supplied) for a future new school; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [63874/22]
- 2023-01-18 Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Education the status of plans to address the long-term accommodation needs for a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [63875/22]
Housing 1 question
- 2023-01-18 Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the status of the review of the Retained Fire Service; if he has received the final report; if so, if he will publish the timeline for any recommendations that are contained in the report; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63302/22]

New lobbying 29 returns

ActionAid Ireland · 3 returns 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.
- Highlight new paper pubished by ActionAid and Irish teacher's unions "Education V Austerity" to the Foreign Affairs and Education Committees along with Ivana Bacik and Colm Brophy.
- Invitation to meet Susan Otieno, visit director of ActionAid Kenya to discuss the climate crisis and the impact of food insecurity on women's rights
Cuala Senior Care Limited Health
- Non Payment of Pandemic Bonus
Irish Sudden Infant Death Association Health
- Sought support for additional State funding support in light of the increased demand for FirstLight's professional bereavement counselling support services.
Troy Studios Arts
- Email letter on the changing nature and potential of the audio-visual sector and role of the Section 481 Taxes Consolidated Act 1997.
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
Christian Aid Ireland · 2 returns Foreign Affairs
- Outcomes of COP27 and the role Ireland can play
- Human rights in Colombia, Cerrejón coal
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 Development Education Association Budgetary matters
- Pre-Budget Submission
Insurance Ireland Banking and Financial Institutions
- On behalf of members, to raise awareness of issues pertinent to the Irish insurance industry
The Wheel Community
- The Wheel attended the Sinn Fein Ard Fheis and spoke with a number of TDs and Senators about current issues facing the community and voluntary sector.
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 Council for Civil Liberties Justice and Equality
- Rule of Law Reporting
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.
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 · 4 returns EU Affairs · Foreign Affairs · Budgetary matters
- Business and Human Rights
- Human rights in Israel and the occupied Palestinian territory
- Climate Justice
- Human Rights and rule of law in Guatemala
Amnesty International Ireland Foreign Affairs
- Email Notifying some interested TDs and Senators of the launch of the Irish Anti Apartheid Coalition for Palestine
John Gallagher Foreign Affairs
- Government policy on Yazidi Community in Middle East

Pat Casey — Fianna Fáil 0 votes · 0 questions · 26 new lobbying returns

New lobbying 26 returns

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.
Fórsa trade union Economic Development and Industry
- Meeting with Senator Pat Casey to discuss the TASC report "The Irish State Post-Pandemic"
NCBI Health
- Technical Aids Grant for Assistive Technology
Gibney Communications · 2 returns Education and Training
- To engage with politicians to discuss the benefits of Ireland's membership to CERN.
- To promote the potential opportunities that exist if there is a greater focus on research and development in physics and physics-based industries in Ireland.
Institute of Physics Education and Training
- To promote the potential opportunities that exist if there is a greater focus on Physics.
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.
Premier Lotteries Ireland Designated Activity Company Public Expenditure and Reform
- Player Protection and the National Lottery
Hume Brophy Banking and Financial Institutions
- Raising awareness of the systemic practice of mortgage mis-selling in the Irish market
Dyslexia Association of Ireland · 2 returns Education and Training
- Oireachtas Presentation for Dyslexia Awareness Month presenting findings from a recent survey on the experiences of Irish people with dyslexia, and highlighting issues which need to be addressed.
- Oireachtas Presentation for Dyslexia Awareness Month presenting findings from a recent survey on the experiences of Irish people with dyslexia, and highlighting issues which need to be addressed.
JTI Ireland Limited · 2 returns Trade
- Briefing of public representatives on JTI's vape products, the vaping market and regulatory environment.
- Seeking the opportunity to brief public representatives on the extent and impact of the illegal trade in tobacco products.
FTI Consulting · 2 returns Trade
- Seeking the opportunity to brief public representatives on the extent and impact of the illegal trade in tobacco products.
- Briefing of public representatives on e-cigarette products and the vaping market.
Our Lady's Hospice & Care Services Health
- Elected representatives were invited to attend a briefing to update on progress at Our Lady's Hospice & Care Services, Wicklow.
Glenveagh Properties Plc Housing
- Housing for All and National Planning Framework
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA · 2 returns Finance · Agriculture
- Finance Bill 2022
- National and World Ploughing Championships 2022 - IFA Stand
Ruhama Justice and Equality
- Invite to attend conference
Codling Wind Park Limited Energy and Natural Resources
- Update on the offshore and onshore elements to the CWP Project and related public policy issues
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

Simon Harris — Fine Gael 0 votes · 0 questions · 75 new lobbying returns

New lobbying 75 returns

Down Syndrome Ireland Education and Training
- Simon Harris was lobbied for resources to support the national roll out of the Latch On Programme throughout the ETB network.
Cuala Senior Care Limited Health
- Non Payment of Pandemic Bonus
Irish Sudden Infant Death Association Health
- Sought support for additional State funding support in light of the increased demand for FirstLight's professional bereavement counselling support services.
Carlow College, St. Patrick's Education and Training
- Strategic positioning.
Troy Studios Arts
- Email letter on the changing nature and potential of the audio-visual sector and role of the Section 481 Taxes Consolidated Act 1997.
LGBT Support and Advocacy Network Ireland CLG Health
- Health (Assisted Human Reproduction) Bill 2022
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
The Union of Students in Ireland Education and Training
- Meeting with Minister Harris following the Budget to discuss this as well as issues such as the Maynooth Student Levy, Graduate Entry Medicine students and student accommodation
Janssen Sciences Ireland UC Economic Development and Industry
- Sharing information on J&J activities in Ireland and discussion of life sciences sectoral strategy for Ireland
Federation of Optometrists and Dispensing Opticians Health
- Our chair Garvan Mulligan wrote to the Minister for Health, Minister for Education and Minister for Further and Higher Education on 16 November 2022, regarding increasing the optometry workforce, following comments the Health Minister made.
NCBI Education and Training
- Implementation of education policy for young people with sight loss
Gibney Communications Education and Training
- To promote the potential opportunities that exist if there is a greater focus on research and development in physics and physics-based industries in Ireland.
Irish Congress of Trade Unions Education and Training
- Further and Higher Education Sector
Institute of Physics Education and Training
- To promote the potential opportunities that exist if there is a greater focus on Physics.
Waterford Chamber of Commerce · 2 returns Education and Training
- Promotion of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics)
- South East Technological University
Dublin Chamber of Commerce · 2 returns Economic Development and Industry · Employment
- Picture following Dublin Chamber audience with Minister Simon Harris
- Dublin Chamber audience with Minister Simon Harris
An Cosan Education and Training
- To advocate on the importance of resourcing the Adult Community Education sector in order to support the delivery of the Government’s ‘Adult Literacy for Life’ 10 year strategy.
Social Innovation Growth Fund Ireland Limited trading as Rethink Ireland. EU Affairs
- Effective Use of funding from the European Social Funds (ESF+)
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
Pavee Point Traveller & Roma Centre Education and Training
- Implementation of National Access Plan for Equity of Access, Participation & Success in Higher Education
Alcohol Action Ireland · 2 returns Health
- Sale of Alcohol Bill
- Sale of Alcohol Bill
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.
Skillnet Ireland Education and Training
- Strengthened Mandate for Skillnet Ireland
Irish Penal Reform Trust Justice and Equality
- Letter to Interim Minister for Justice Simon Harris
RCSI (Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland) Education and Training
- Funding for Sexual Violence and Harassment Prevention and Response Manager in RCSI
Screen Composers Guild of Ireland Arts
- Introduction of AVMS levy as part of Audiovisual Sectoral Group within Online Safety and Media Regulation Bill
Merchants QuayIreland Ltd Community
- Proposals re drugs treatment, homelessness mental health and related matters
Irish Second-Level Students' Union (ISSU) Education and Training
- Email sent to Senator Pauline O'Reilly requesting a meeting to discuss the ISSU Student Voice Policy Platform with the intention of seeking her party signature on the document.
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
- Fair Seas attendance of Fine Gael Ard Fheis and ask Leo Varadkar to attend a Fair Seas event in 2023
Pinnacle Public Affairs Ltd Housing
- Provision of Social and Affordable Housing in Arklow, Co. Wicklow
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA · 3 returns Education and Training · Finance · Public Expenditure and Reform
- Leaving Certificate Climate Action and Sustainable Development Subject
- Residential Zoned Land Tax (RZLT)
- Brexit Adjustment Reserve (BAR)
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.
National Centre for Youth Mental Health · 3 returns Children and Youth Affairs
- Informal Meetings with Minister Simon Harris
- Meeting with Minister Simon Harris
- Submission to Minister Simon Harris TD on mental health in Higher Education
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.
Our Lady's Hospice & Care Services Health
- Elected representatives were invited to attend a briefing to update on progress at Our Lady's Hospice & Care Services, Wicklow.
American Chamber of Commerce Ireland Economic Development and Industry
- Submission on the Sourcing of Science Advice
Centre for Effective Services Education and Training
- Requesting a meeting to share information about CES' work in public services specifically in the area of education.
Vulcan Consulting Limited Development and Zoning
- Wicklow County Development Plan
IBM Education and Training
- Industry/university collaboration in research and innovation.
Irish Universities Association · 3 returns Budgetary matters · Education and Training
- Student Fees & university funding
- European universities funding initiative
- Reform of Leaving Certificate
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
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.
AONTAS Education and Training
- Discussion with Minister Simon Harris at an AONTAS research launch (Wood Quay, Dublin, 13th October 2022) about how the findings from the National FET Learner Forum Annual Synthesis Report 2021 – 2022 could be addressed within DFHERIS policy development.
Technological Universities Association · 2 returns Education and Training
- Meeting of the high level group on Future Funding for higher Education
- Leaving Certificate results timelines
Ibec · 2 returns Budgetary matters · Economic Development and Industry
- Medtech priorities for Budget 2023
- Supporting skills in the Experience Economy
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
National Women's Council of Ireland Health
- Every Woman Report and Abortion Review
Irish Council for International Students (ICOS) · 2 returns Education and Training
- ‘To ask the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if the new international education strategy will be published before the end of 2022?’
- Sent funding proposal in to DFHERIS and on ICOS' proposals for the new international education strategy
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
Teachers' Union of Ireland Education and Training
- Re DKIT and IADT becoming part of Technological University (TU)
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
LauraLynn Ireland's Children's Hospice Budgetary matters
- Visit of Minister to LauraLynn to Award Inaugural McKenna Scholarship and attend briefing on LauraLynn's Pre Budget Submission 2023
Macra na Feirme Education and Training
- Pilot Mental Health Training Programme to Agricultural Colleges