Carlow-Kilkenny — week of Mon, 15 May — Watch Them Work

What your Carlow-Kilkenny TDs did this week

Mon, 15 May – 21 May 2023 · 5 TDs · 1 bill voted on · 32 questions · 145 new lobbying filings

Votes this week

Illegal Israeli Settlements Divestment Bill 2023

2023-05-17 · 1 vote · Sinn Féin PMB

A bill to impose certain prohibitions and restrictions with respect to the investment by the National Treasury Management Agency of the assets of the Ireland Strategic Investmen…

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A bill to impose certain prohibitions and restrictions with respect to the investment by the National Treasury Management Agency of the assets of the Ireland Strategic Investment Fund in undertakings which appear on the UN Database of companies operating in illegal Israeli settlements on Palestinian land; to require the Agency to ensure that such assets are not invested in such an undertaking (and, where it becomes aware that an undertaking in which such assets have been so invested by it is, or has been on the said UN database, to divest the assets of that fund from such investment); and to provide for related matters.

An amendment to the bill · motion passed 67–55

Voted for 4 Jennifer Murnane O'Connor · John McGuinness · John Paul Phelan · Malcolm Noonan

Voted against 1 Kathleen Funchion

Did not vote 3 Catherine Callaghan · Natasha Newsome Drennan · Peter 'Chap' Cleere

Catherine Callaghan — Fine Gael 0 votes · 0 questions · 0 new lobbying returns

Quiet week — no questions filed or new lobbying returns.

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor — Fianna Fáil 1 vote · 23 questions · 37 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 23 total

Justice 4 questions
- 2023-05-16 Deputy Jennifer Murnane O'Connor asked the Minister for Justice the amount that An Garda Síochána spent on hiring crowd control barriers in 2022 and to-date in 2023; when is this current contract to provide crowd control barriers due to expire; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22382/23]
- 2023-05-16 Deputy Jennifer Murnane O'Connor asked the Minister for Justice the number of standard and advanced motorcycles courses held for gardaí within Carlow-Kilkenny Division in 2022 and to-date in 2023, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22383/23]
- 2023-05-16 Deputy Jennifer Murnane O'Connor asked the Minister for Justice the number of Garda roads policing unit cars that came into fleet in 2022 and to-date in 2023; the number of these vehicles withdrawn for the same period, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22384/23]
- 2023-05-16 Deputy Jennifer Murnane O'Connor asked the Minister for Justice the estimated full year cost if 1,400 new gardaí were recruited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22385/23]
Health 4 questions
- 2023-05-16 Deputy Jennifer Murnane O'Connor asked the Minister for Health the number of WTE consultant gastroenterologist based at University Hospital Waterford in each of the years 2022 and to-date in 2023, in tabular form. [22376/23]
- 2023-05-16 Deputy Jennifer Murnane O'Connor asked the Minister for Health the number of pacemaker procedures carried out in each of the years 2021, 2022 and to-date in 2023; and the hospitals in which these procedures are carried out, in tabular form. [22377/23]
- 2023-05-16 Deputy Jennifer Murnane O'Connor asked the Minister for Health the number of births that took place in the maternity unit at St. Luke's General Hospital, Kilkenny in each of the years 2021, 2022 and to-date in 2023, in tabular form. [22378/23]
- 2023-05-16 Deputy Jennifer Murnane O'Connor asked the Minister for Health the number of rapid response vehicles allocated to each HSE ambulance basis and that are available to attend emergency incidents on a 24-7 basis, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22379/23]
Tourism 3 questions
- 2023-05-16 Deputy Jennifer Murnane O'Connor asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the details of any contracts or services procured by her Department with frontline security, including any that are subcontracted to frontline security; the value of such contracts since 2020 to date; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22386/23]
- 2023-05-16 Deputy Jennifer Murnane O'Connor asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the 2021 and 2022 capital budget allocation to her Department; the percentage of that funding that was actually spent in each of the years in question, in tabular form; the capital budget allocation for her Department in 2023; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22387/23]
- 2023-05-18 Deputy Jennifer Murnane O'Connor asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the arts funding for Carlow in 2023; and what funding is for the visual arts centre in Carlow. [23670/23]
Education 2 questions
- 2023-05-16 Deputy Jennifer Murnane O'Connor asked the Minister for Education to provide an update on the Summer Programme 2023; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22623/23]
- 2023-05-16 Deputy Jennifer Murnane O'Connor asked the Minister for Education to provide an update on school building projects in Carlow; how many new schools are in planning stage; how many new school builds have started; how many have yet to be tendered for; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22622/23]
Defence 2 questions
- 2023-05-16 Deputy Jennifer Murnane O'Connor asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the number of persons currently in recruit training in the Army, Naval Service and Air Corps, respectively, in tabular form [22372/23]
- 2023-05-16 Deputy Jennifer Murnane O'Connor asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the names of the companies that currently hold the contract to provide musical instruments to the Defence Forces School of Music; the amount paid for the replacement of these instruments in the years 2022 and to date in 2023, in tabular form; and when this contract to provide musical instruments is due to expire [22373/23]
Transport 2 questions
- 2023-05-16 Deputy Jennifer Murnane O'Connor asked the Minister for Transport if funding will be provided for the remarking of the car park at the front of a station (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22380/23]
- 2023-05-16 Deputy Jennifer Murnane O'Connor asked the Minister for Transport if Iarnród Éireann plans to provide additional train service between Dublin Heuston and Waterford in both directions on Sundays and Bank Holidays; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22381/23]
Housing 2 questions
- 2023-05-18 Deputy Jennifer Murnane O'Connor asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage for an update on the provision of affordable housing in Carlow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23204/23]
- 2023-05-18 Deputy Jennifer Murnane O'Connor asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage for an update on the provision of modular housing in Carlow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23203/23]
Foreign 1 question
- 2023-05-16 Deputy Jennifer Murnane O'Connor asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs if he has spoken with the Spanish Ambassador to Ireland to date in 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22389/23]
Environment 1 question
- 2023-05-16 Deputy Jennifer Murnane O'Connor asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the WTE cost of recruiting three additional principal geologists for his Department. [22375/23]
Public Expenditure 1 question
- 2023-05-16 Deputy Jennifer Murnane O'Connor asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform the details of any contracts or services procured by his Department with frontline security, including any that are subcontracted to frontline security; and the value of such contracts since 2020 to date. [22374/23]
Enterprise 1 question
- 2023-05-16 Deputy Jennifer Murnane O'Connor asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if a Trade Mission to Canada is scheduled for Quarter 3, this year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22388/23]

New lobbying 37 returns

BoyleSports Justice and Equality
- Gambling Regulation Bill 2022 - Introductory meeting with new Gambling Regulator CEO designate and other public officials
Age & Opportunity Justice and Equality
- (1) The call to establish an Independent Commissioner for Ageing and Older People and (2) the need for a campaign to raise awareness and combat ageism
Disability Federation of Ireland Social Protection
- DFI briefing on the CSO 2022 Survey on Income and Living Conditions
Environmental Pillar · 2 returns 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
- The need to reform the legal mandates of Coillte, Bord Na Móna and other public bodies
The Union of Students in Ireland Education and Training
- USI Lobby Day
Premier Lotteries Ireland Designated Activity Company Public Expenditure and Reform
- Briefing on the operation of the National Lottery and the allocation of Good Causes funding
National Youth Council of Ireland Children and Youth Affairs
- Support and funding for youth work and youth organisations
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA · 13 returns Environment · Development and Zoning · EU Affairs · Agriculture
- Nitrates Action Programme 2023 Review - Economic Impact
- Residential Zoned Land Tax (RZLT)
- Thomond Park Declaration on Climate Action - Land Use Change Issues
- Nitrates Action Programme 2023 Review
- IFA Thomond Park Declaration on Climate Action - Balancing Climate Action and Food Production
- IFA Thomond Park Declaration on Climate Action - Accurate Calculation of Emissions & Removals
- IFA Thomond Park Declaration on Climate Action - The Risk of Carbon Leakage
- Nitrates Action Programme 2023 Review
- IFA Thomond Park Declaration on Climate Action - New Funding
- IFA Thomond Park Declaration on Climate Action - Environmental, Social & Economic Sustainability
- Nitrates Action Programme 2023 Review - Water Quality
- Nitrates Action Programme 2023 Review - Nitrates Derogation
- Sheep Crisis
Garda Representative Association Justice and Equality
- Staffing levels and accommodation issues with the Carlow Garda District.
Down Syndrome Ireland Children and Youth Affairs
- The Carlow Branch of Down Syndrome Ireland have set up a sub-committee to lobby all politicians on the lack of services being provided in by the children's disability network teams (CDNTs).
Ibec Economic Development and Industry
- Ibec's 'For Peace + Prosperity' Campaign
The Alzheimer Society of Ireland Health
- Meeting of the All Party Oireachtas Group on Dementia
LGBT Support and Advocacy Network Ireland CLG Health
- Health (Assisted Human Reproduction) Bill 2022
Center for Independent Living Justice and Equality
- Invitation to ILMI book "Conversations about activism and change" which celebrated 30 years of Independent Living in Ireland
Age Action Social Protection
- Email to all TDs and Senators about the lost spending power of the State Pension
Multiple Sclerosis Ireland Health
- MS Ireland lobbied Oireachtas members to support our ask for sustainable funding for a national physiotherapy programme for people living with MS and other neurological conditions
Irish Wildbird Conservancy Marine
- Article 17 of the Common Fisheries Policy & Supporting the Low Impact Fishers of Europe's call for an all-round and comprehensive response to implement Article 17
Epilepsy Ireland Education and Training
- Seeking that provision be made for students with epilepsy who have a seizure during their exams to have access to a deferred sitting of the Leaving Cert exams
Youth Work Ireland Children and Youth Affairs
- Briefing for all Oireachtas members on our work with an emphasis on constituecnies with members, flyer with 3 "asks" distributed on RSE Curriculum change, youth work funding and Youth Mental Health
Rare Diseases Ireland Health
- Get Rare Aware - asking politicians to press government to deliver on Prog for government promise: Supporting the medical genetics service in Our Lady’s Children Hospital, Crumlin
Irish Hotels Federation Tourism
- Seeking measures to support recovery of Ireland's tourism and hospitality in response to global economic uncertainty, the energy crisis and increased levels inflation and cost of doing business
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
Flutter Entertainment PLC Justice and Equality
- Meetings sought to discuss and clarify certain provisions of the Gambling Regulation Bill
Inclusion Ireland Education and Training
- Inclusion Ireland Guidance Notes on Seclusion and Restraint in Educational Setting - forwarded to Joint committee on education Joint committee disability matters Joint committee on Autism. Joint committee DCEDIY

John McGuinness — Fianna Fáil 1 vote · 2 questions · 26 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 2 total

Enterprise 1 question
- 2023-05-16 Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if the salary figure for visa applications relative to the hospitality sector will be reduced to €25,000 per annum to enable employers to recruit a wider range of skill sets. [22471/23]
Health 1 question
- 2023-05-16 Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health if a comprehensive assessment will be undertaken as a matter of urgency by the public health nurse of the homecare needs and supports required by a person (details supplied). [23003/23]

New lobbying 26 returns

Age & Opportunity Justice and Equality
- (1) The call to establish an Independent Commissioner for Ageing and Older People and (2) the need for a campaign to raise awareness and combat ageism
Environmental Pillar · 2 returns 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
- The need to reform the legal mandates of Coillte, Bord Na Móna and other public bodies
Licensed Vintners Association Trade
- Seeking VAT 9% and TBESS extensions
Premier Lotteries Ireland Designated Activity Company Public Expenditure and Reform
- Briefing on the operation of the National Lottery and the allocation of Good Causes funding
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA · 11 returns Environment · EU Affairs · Agriculture
- Nitrates Action Programme 2023 Review - Economic Impact
- Thomond Park Declaration on Climate Action - Land Use Change Issues
- Nitrates Action Programme 2023 Review
- IFA Thomond Park Declaration on Climate Action - Balancing Climate Action and Food Production
- IFA Thomond Park Declaration on Climate Action - Accurate Calculation of Emissions & Removals
- IFA Thomond Park Declaration on Climate Action - The Risk of Carbon Leakage
- Nitrates Action Programme 2023 Review
- IFA Thomond Park Declaration on Climate Action - New Funding
- IFA Thomond Park Declaration on Climate Action - Environmental, Social & Economic Sustainability
- Nitrates Action Programme 2023 Review - Water Quality
- Nitrates Action Programme 2023 Review - Nitrates Derogation
Solid Fuel Merchants Ireland Justice and Equality
- Introductory Meeting to discuss issues affecting the industry
LGBT Support and Advocacy Network Ireland CLG Health
- Health (Assisted Human Reproduction) Bill 2022
Irish Kidney Association Health
- Board Member Hugh Byrne from Kilkenny put forward a case for a kidney patient
MABS Support Company Limited by Guarantee Social Protection
- MABS Funding and impact on clients - specifically DMA funding
Age Action Social Protection
- Email to all TDs and Senators about the lost spending power of the State Pension
Irish Wildbird Conservancy Marine
- Article 17 of the Common Fisheries Policy & Supporting the Low Impact Fishers of Europe's call for an all-round and comprehensive response to implement Article 17
Irish Beef and Lamb Association · 2 returns Agriculture
- Phoned John McGuinness TD on 14-02-23 to ask for meeting with Charlie McConalogue
- PQ sent in on 14-02-23 through John McGuinness regarding the 6 million euro suckler brand.
Rare Diseases Ireland Health
- Get Rare Aware - asking politicians to press government to deliver on Prog for government promise: Supporting the medical genetics service in Our Lady’s Children Hospital, Crumlin
Irish Hotels Federation Tourism
- Seeking measures to support recovery of Ireland's tourism and hospitality in response to global economic uncertainty, the energy crisis and increased levels inflation and cost of doing business

Natasha Newsome Drennan — Sinn Féin 0 votes · 0 questions · 0 new lobbying returns

Quiet week — no questions filed or new lobbying returns.

Peter 'Chap' Cleere — Fianna Fáil 0 votes · 0 questions · 0 new lobbying returns

Quiet week — no questions filed or new lobbying returns.