Dublin Mid-West — week of Mon, 27 Feb — Watch Them Work

What your Dublin Mid-West TDs did this week

Mon, 27 Feb – 5 Mar 2023 · 5 TDs · 3 bills voted on · 42 questions · 0 new lobbying filings

Votes this week

Regulation of Lobbying (Amendment) Bill 2022

2023-03-01 · 1 vote

An amendment to the bill · motion failed 51–74

Voted for 3 Eoin Ó Broin · Gino Kenny · Mark Ward

Voted against 1 Emer Higgins

Did not vote 2 Paul Nicholas Gogarty · Shane Moynihan

Equality (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2021

2023-03-01 · 1 vote · Sinn Féin PMB

A bill to provide for prohibiting discrimination on the basis of a person's social and economic disadvantaged background

full description

A bill to provide for prohibiting discrimination on the basis of a person's social and economic disadvantaged background; for those purposes to amend the Employment Equality Act 1998 and the Equal Status Act 2000; and to provide for related matters.

An amendment to the bill · motion passed 69–55

Voted for 1 Emer Higgins

Voted against 2 Eoin Ó Broin · Mark Ward

Did not vote 2 Paul Nicholas Gogarty · Shane Moynihan

National Ambulance Service

2023-03-01 · 2 votes

An amendment to the bill · motion passed 70–58

Voted for 1 Emer Higgins

Voted against 3 Eoin Ó Broin · Gino Kenny · Mark Ward

Did not vote 2 Paul Nicholas Gogarty · Shane Moynihan

The motion · motion passed 71–59

Voted for 1 Emer Higgins

Voted against 3 Eoin Ó Broin · Gino Kenny · Mark Ward

Did not vote 2 Paul Nicholas Gogarty · Shane Moynihan

Emer Higgins — Fine Gael 4 votes · 13 questions · 0 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 13 total

Transport 5 questions
- 2023-02-28 Deputy Emer Higgins asked the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to the difficulties some motorists are having with securing fully comprehensive motor insurance because they have not been able to renew their NCT in time due to considerable delays with the NCT appointment service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9921/23]
- 2023-03-02 Deputy Emer Higgins asked the Minister for Transport the cycle paths his Department has identified to cut carbon emissions and ease traffic congestion in Lucan, County Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9939/23]
- 2023-03-02 Deputy Emer Higgins asked the Minister for Transport if he will request that Córas Iompair Éireann provide a detailed explanation, including all of the outstanding information sought by the statutory ‘1951 Scheme’ Committee of Trustees, in respect of the failure of the CIÉ board to act in a timely manner in relation to investment decisions from the end of March 2020 to 13 May 2020, which lead to an as yet unspecified financial loss to the pension scheme it was responsible for; and if he will provide answers to the preliminary questions outlined in the Elected Trustee Bulletin, dated 20 February (details supplied). [10780/23]
- 2023-03-02 Deputy Emer Higgins asked the Minister for Transport if he will compel Córas Iompair Éireann to provide answers to the questions posed by Elected Trustees in relation to Agreed Actuarial Protocols, as outlined in their Elected Trustee Bulletin, dated 20 February 2023. [10781/23]
- 2023-03-02 Deputy Emer Higgins asked the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to a campaign asking that he not sign any amending statutory instrument changing the benefits of members of the CIÉ ‘1951 Scheme’ because the ‘1951’ Committee of Trustees’ independent actuary has confirmed that the ‘1951 Scheme’ now meets the Minimum Funding Standard provisions of the Pensions Act, 1990 and is solvent; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10805/23]
Health 3 questions
- 2023-02-28 Deputy Emer Higgins asked the Minister for Health if he will follow up with the HSE to request that a reply is issued in relation to a representation made to it (details supplied). [9801/23]
- 2023-02-28 Deputy Emer Higgins asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to a change in the model of care for a hospital (details supplied) from a walk-in urgent care clinic for children to an appointment-only service; the feasibility of changing this clinic back to a walk-in service to better meet parent’s and children’s emergency needs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9804/23]
- 2023-03-02 Deputy Emer Higgins asked the Minister for Health if he will outline plans for a facility (details supplied). [10618/23]
Environment 2 questions
- 2023-02-28 Deputy Emer Higgins asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications his views on his latest announcement regarding a new low-cost State loan to retrofit homes; the expected uptake of this loan in the next five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9940/23]
- 2023-03-02 Deputy Emer Higgins asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications whether new battery storage projects are required to participate in and apply to the renewable electricity support scheme to ensure community participation in energy projects with a mandatory community benefit fund to be used for the wider economic, environmental, social and cultural well-being of the local community; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10738/23]
Foreign 1 question
- 2023-02-28 Deputy Emer Higgins asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs if his attention has been drawn to the campaign to repatriate the remains of a historical figure (details supplied) from Belgium to Ireland; if his Department will be assisting with the repatriation effort given the heritage significance of the person's final resting place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9514/23]
Education 1 question
- 2023-02-28 Deputy Emer Higgins asked the Minister for Education if she has considered allowing new teachers with practical experience in subjects relevant to that which they teach (details supplied), to start out on a higher pay scale based on their prior non-teaching experience; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9468/23]
Social 1 question
- 2023-02-28 Deputy Emer Higgins asked the Minister for Social Protection the reason a person applying for home caring in the context of State pension (contributory) must have a date of birth after 11 September 1946, even when they have paid in excess of 520 paid contributions; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10012/23]

Eoin Ó Broin — Sinn Féin 4 votes · 20 questions · 0 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 20 total

Housing 12 questions
- 2023-02-28 Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if consideration has been given to extending the HAP scheme to the sponsor prior to the arrival of the family in relation to cases of family reunification; if so, if there is an outcome regarding the consideration; and, if not, if this is something his Department will consider. [9499/23]
- 2023-02-28 Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the average cost of new build SHIP construction social housing units by local authority for 2020, 2021 and 2022. [9753/23]
- 2023-02-28 Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the reason his Department chose not to follow the NPWS recommendation (details supplied) to prosecute the Office of Public Works under Regulations 51(2)(b) and 51 (2)(d) and 65 of the Birds and Habitats Regulation 2011 in his November 2020 Case Report for the Wilful disturbance to bats, and their breed and resting places, at Emo Court, County Laois; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9780/23]
- 2023-02-28 Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of local authority social housing capital funding applications funded through the SHIP programme in 2021 and 2022, that have been approved within the 59-week timeframe. [9824/23]
- 2023-02-28 Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of approved housing body capital funding applications funded through the capital assistance scheme that have been approved within the 75-week target since 2021; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9825/23]
- 2023-02-28 Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the current status of the €70 million Housing Agency revolving fund; what has been agreed as terms of reference in terms of the review of this revolving fund; and the timeline for the review to be completed. [9826/23]
- 2023-02-28 Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the current status of the review of CALF funding scheme for approved housing bodies, as promised in Housing for All, to be concluded by the 3rd quarter 2022; if he is aware of any impact of this delay on the progress of existing CALF applications; the engagement there has been with officials in the Department of Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform on this; and when the changes to the scheme are likely take effect. [9827/23]
- 2023-03-01 Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the output target for 2023, and subsequent years respectively, in terms of the number of social housing units to be delivered associated with subhead A.33 Social Housing PPP programme, which has been allocated €30 million in the REV23. [10433/23]
- 2023-03-01 Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage of the €1.9 billion capital provision for housing for 2023 that is not voted Exchequer funding, how much is to come from each of LDA investment and HFA lending, respectively. [10434/23]
- 2023-03-01 Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of affordable purchase and cost-rental homes, respectively, that will be delivered through LDA investment in 2023; and the estimated amount of expenditure it has allocated to deliver same. [10435/23]
- 2023-03-01 Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the amount of voted current funding that has been allocated for 2023, and estimated for subsequent years respectively, for payment and availability arrangements associated with the output targets of subhead A.11. [10450/23]
- 2023-03-02 Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he has any plans to extend the planning permission requirement for short-term letting to areas outside rent pressure zones; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10778/23]
Education 3 questions
- 2023-03-01 Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Education further to Parliamentary Question No. 426 of 18 October 2022, if she will provide an update on the installation of the Internet at a school (details supplied); if funding and resources have been provided by her Department to ensure Internet is accessible to the entire school building; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10284/23]
- 2023-03-01 Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Education further to Parliamentary Question No. 425 of 18 October 2022, if she will provide an update on the status of a project for a school (details supplied); and the timeframe for the commencement and completion of this long awaited school build. [10285/23]
- 2023-03-01 Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Education if funding from her Department's grants is due to be provided to a school (details supplied); and, if so, when it can be expected. [10286/23]
Health 3 questions
- 2023-03-01 Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) can expect to have their assessment of need carried out. [10327/23]
- 2023-03-01 Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health when the HSE will publish an alcohol non-compliance list in accordance with section 31 of the Public Health (Alcohol) Act 2018. [10407/23]
- 2023-03-01 Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health the number of instances of alleged breaches of section 14 of the Public Health (Alcohol) Act 2018 that have been brought to the HSE’s attention; and the number of cases that have been investigated. [10408/23]
Transport 2 questions
- 2023-03-02 Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Transport if he will confirm he will not take any actions that would amend the benefits of members of a pension scheme (details supplied). [10610/23]
- 2023-03-02 Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Transport if he is aware that a group (details supplied) has requested information from an organisation; and if he will ensure the information is provided to the group. [10611/23]

Mark Ward — Sinn Féin 4 votes · 7 questions · 0 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 7 total

Health 3 questions
- 2023-02-28 Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health the number of qualified and accredited WTE counsellors and psychotherapists employed by the national counselling service (NCS); if he will provide a breakdown of staff per CHO; the number of appointments delivered by the NCS in 2022 in total and per CHO; the total number of clients that accessed the service; the total cost of the service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9547/23]
- 2023-02-28 Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health if there are any plans to develop a model of care for people with avoidant restrictive food intake disorder; if there is a clinical lead in the HSE; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10193/23]
- 2023-02-28 Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health if there are any plans to develop a model of care for people with a dual diagnosis of avoidant restrictive food intake disorder and ASD; if there is a clinical lead in the HSE; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10194/23]
Children 1 question
- 2023-02-28 Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the commencement date of the Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) (Amendment) Act 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9644/23]
Education 1 question
- 2023-03-01 Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Education if Internet access will be provided throughout an entire school (details supplied); when this will be provided; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10502/23]
Social 1 question
- 2023-03-01 Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Social Protection the process for a person with a disability to renew their public services card if they can make an appointment in their local Intreo office; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10352/23]
Transport 1 question
- 2023-03-02 Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Transport his views on the financial deductions applied to public transport operators due to punctuality, reliability and service quality key performance indicators from 2020 to 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10560/23]

Paul Nicholas Gogarty — Independent 0 votes · 0 questions · 0 new lobbying returns

Quiet week — no questions filed or new lobbying returns.

Shane Moynihan — Fianna Fáil 0 votes · 0 questions · 0 new lobbying returns

Quiet week — no questions filed or new lobbying returns.