Cavan-Monaghan — week of Mon, 15 May

What your Cavan-Monaghan TDs did this week

Mon, 15 May – 21 May 2023 · 5 TDs · 1 bill voted on · 57 questions · 292 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 2 Brendan Smith · Heather Humphreys

Voted against 2 Matt Carthy · Pauline Tully

Did not vote 3 Cathy Bennett · David Maxwell · Niamh Smyth

Brendan Smith — Fianna Fáil 1 vote · 12 questions · 52 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 12 total

Education 3 questions
- 2023-05-16 Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Education for an update on the review of the SNA contract in line with commitments under the Building Momentum national pay agreement; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22677/23]
- 2023-05-16 Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Education to provide an update on the implementation of the new pay deal for school secretaries; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22678/23]
- 2023-05-17 Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Education the measures being implemented to deal with the shortage of qualified drivers for vehicles such as school buses; if she is aware of the difficulties that have arisen for Bus Éireann and private bus and coach operators with such shortages impacting on different areas, such as the operation of the school transport system; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23624/23]
Social 2 questions
- 2023-05-16 Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Social Protection if her Department will review the PRSI contributions system in order that adult dependents who have worked in the home may be entitled to full future social welfare benefits such as the recent €200 cost-of-living support payment; if she will provide a full explanation for the rationale for why adult dependents and others with insufficient PRSI contributions who have worked in the home were not entitled to the recent €200 cost-of-living support payment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22970/23]
- 2023-05-18 Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Social Protection the systems that are in place to ensure that persons living outside this jurisdiction are not in receipt of payments that require a person to be resident in this State; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23766/23]
Tourism 2 questions
- 2023-05-18 Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the proposals, if any, there are to intensify marketing of the tourism potential of the Hidden Heartlands; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23676/23]
- 2023-05-18 Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the consultations to date between her Department and its agencies with their counterparts in Northern Ireland in relation to the development of cross-Border tourism projects under the Peace Plus Programme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23675/23]
Housing 2 questions
- 2023-05-18 Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the progress to date since 2020 in bringing back to habitable use local authority housing stock that was vacant; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23543/23]
- 2023-05-18 Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to outline the voids programme for 2023; the national allocation and the funding made available to counties Cavan and Monaghan local authorities for this year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23542/23]
Finance 1 question
- 2023-05-17 Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Finance if funding from the banking levy could be used to assist in ensuring a network of bank branches throughout the country, in view of the major loss of such facilities in many towns particularly affecting rural communities; if he will give detailed consideration to proposals (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23597/23]
Foreign 1 question
- 2023-05-18 Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will have further discussions with the British Foreign Secretary and the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland on the need for the British government to respond positively and without further delay to the unanimous requests of Dáil Éireann concerning the Dublin and Monaghan bombings of May 1974; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23940/23]
Enterprise 1 question
- 2023-05-18 Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he will pursue immediately with an international company the concerns outlined by a retail representative organisation (details supplied) regarding the withdrawal of products from a large number of shops throughout the country which would impact negatively on smaller scale retail stores; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23774/23]

New lobbying 52 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 · 34 returns Environment · Agriculture · EU Affairs · Marine
- Nitrates Action Programme 2023 Review - Economic Impact
- Dog Attacks
- Forestry - Coillte Gresham House Joint Venture
- Sheep Sector
- Farmer Horse Breeders
- Ash Dieback
- Thomond Park Declaration on Climate Action - Land Use Change Issues
- Nature Restoration Law and Land Use Review
- Biosecurity - Poultry Sector
- Nitrates Action Programme 2023 Review
- Farmers' Charter of Rights
- 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
- Bord Bia Quality Assurance Mark
- IFA Thomond Park Declaration on Climate Action - The Risk of Carbon Leakage
- Nitrates Action Programme 2023 Review
- Agri-Climate Rural Environment Scheme (ACRES)
- IFA Thomond Park Declaration on Climate Action - New Funding
- IFA Aquaculture
- 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
- Targeted Agricultural Modernisation Scheme (TAMS)
- Irish Strategic Forestry Fund
- Forestry Programme 2023 - 2027
- Agricultural & Food Supply Chain Bill 2022
- Pig Meat Prices
- Sheep Crisis
- National Dialogue for Women in Agriculture
- Global Fertiliser Prices
- Targeted Payment for Sheep Sector
- Food Vision 2030 - Dairy Report
- Suckler Carbon Efficiency Programme (SCEP)
- Brexit Adjustment Reserve (BAR)
Hanover Media Strategy Limited Health
- Rare Disease Policy
Ibec Economic Development and Industry
- Ibec's 'For Peace + Prosperity' Campaign
Irish Heart Foundation Health
- Online Marketing of Junk Food
John Gallagher Communications
- Roll-out of mobile telephony infrastructure nationally
LGBT Support and Advocacy Network Ireland CLG Health
- Health (Assisted Human Reproduction) Bill 2022
Age Action Social Protection
- Email to all TDs and Senators about the lost spending power of the State Pension
Irish Cancer Society Health
- Daffodil Day 2023
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
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
Irish Lung Fibrosis Association Health
- Irish Lung Fibrosis Association Newsletter as a matter of information regarding the work of ILFA on behalf of those living with pulmonary fibrosis in Ireland
Alcohol Forum Ireland Justice and Equality
- Community campaign to seek changes to the provisions of the Sale of Alcohol Bill (2023) to protect health, well being and strengthen the protections on children's rights.
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

Cathy Bennett — Sinn Féin 0 votes · 0 questions · 0 new lobbying returns

Quiet week — no questions filed or new lobbying returns.

David Maxwell — Fine Gael 0 votes · 0 questions · 1 new lobbying return

New lobbying 1 return

Ibec Economic Development and Industry
- Ibec participation in the AIR 'Regions in Focus 2023' Conference - Shaping Ireland's Regional Development

Matt Carthy — Sinn Féin 1 vote · 34 questions · 89 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 34 total

Defence 17 questions
- 2023-05-16 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the current capacity of the Defence Forces to ensure the territorial integrity of Irish airspace; his proposals to increase this capacity, and the details of any arrangements with other states to monitor or enter Irish airspace for military or defence purposes. [23112/23]
- 2023-05-16 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if he will accede to the wishes of the Women of Honour that any internal appointee to the oversight board be "vetted" for "appropriateness" by an Oireachtas committee, such desire reflecting the group's particular experience within the organisation and its culture; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23113/23]
- 2023-05-16 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if he will outline the current number and type of ships within the naval fleet; the current number and type of aircraft operated by the Air Corps; and the current plans for capital acquisitions in each instance. [22813/23]
- 2023-05-16 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if he will outline his engagements with the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform in relation to the work of the Inter-Departmental Working Group relating to service limits for Commissioned Officers and senior Non-Commissioned Officer ranks; and if he intends to amend the mandatory retirement ages applicable to members of the Defence Forces. [22817/23]
- 2023-05-16 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence his response to criticisms of the draft terms of references for a statutory inquiry into abuse within the Defence Forces; if he will amend the draft terms of reference; and if he will engage with stakeholders such as the Women of Honour group before doing so. [22815/23]
- 2023-05-16 Deputy Matt Carthy 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. [22816/23]
- 2023-05-16 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence his plans to implement the working time directive within the Defence Forces. [22814/23]
- 2023-05-16 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the types of flights and missions the Air Corps CASA CN 235s are suitable for and engage in; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22467/23]
- 2023-05-16 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the flights flown by the Air Corps Learjet 45 in April 2023; the downtime or maintenance periods, if any, arising from such flights or otherwise; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22468/23]
- 2023-05-16 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the flights flown by the Air Corps CASA CN 235s in April 2023; the downtime or maintenance periods, if any, arising from such flights or otherwise; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22469/23]
- 2023-05-16 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the current capabilities of the Defence Forces to monitor or intercept hostile aircraft in Irish airspace; if there are proposals to improve or expand on that capacity; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22474/23]
- 2023-05-16 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence his views on the Defence Forces' response to the presence of four Russian vessels inside the Irish EEZ, including the vessels Admiral Grigorovich and The Kama; the timeframe the vessels were inside the Irish EEZ; the monitoring operation that was undertaken; if the reason for the presence of these vessels is known; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22477/23]
- 2023-05-16 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the aircraft owned by the Irish Defence Forces; the year in which each aircraft was manufactured; the year it was purchased by the Defence Forces; the capabilities of each aircraft; the original cost of purchase; and the estimated annual cost of maintenance, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22478/23]
- 2023-05-16 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence his intentions regarding the implementation the Working Time Directive; his proposed timeframe; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22786/23]
- 2023-05-16 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the allowances available to members of the Defence Forces for serving overseas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22787/23]
- 2023-05-16 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the number of Defence Forces personnel who served overseas in the years 2017 to date; the average length of the deployment; by Air Corps, Naval Service and Army, by location, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22788/23]
- 2023-05-16 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if will report on his intended approach regarding the implementation of the Critical Resilience Directive; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22791/23]
Foreign 9 questions
- 2023-05-16 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will report on his and his Department’s recent engagements with the Belarusian government, including with embassy officials; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22457/23]
- 2023-05-16 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will outline the sanctions that currently apply to the government of Belarus or which have been applied to individual Belarusian citizens; the actions taken by the Government to enforce such sanctions in Ireland; if further sanctions are under active consideration at an EU level; the position of the Government on such; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22458/23]
- 2023-05-16 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs his response to the detention of political activists, politically motivated trials and liquidation of non-governmental organisations in Belarus; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22459/23]
- 2023-05-16 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs the average length of time it currently takes to check the validity of documents in relation to a passport application; the rules or targets related to such; when such rules or targets were adopted; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22460/23]
- 2023-05-16 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs if the Government secured legal advice that an agreement with the British government in respect of the operation of RAF aircraft in Irish airspace did not require Oireachtas approval; when such advice was last received; if there are plans to seek updated advice on the matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22476/23]
- 2023-05-16 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will report on the progress made implementing the EU Strategic Compass; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22789/23]
- 2023-05-16 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will report on the progress made developing an EU Hybrid Toolbox; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22790/23]
- 2023-05-16 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs if he has contacted the Israeli government in response to the demolition of the EU-funded school in Jubbet Adh Dhib in the occupied Palestinian territory; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22792/23]
- 2023-05-16 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will request the EU to demand compensation from the Israeli government in response to the demolition of the EU-funded school in Jubbet Adh Dhib in the occupied Palestinian territory by the IDF; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22793/23]
Education 2 questions
- 2023-05-16 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Education her plans to establish further ASD units in schools in County Monaghan. [22818/23]
- 2023-05-16 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Education if she will provide an update in respect of the application for capital funding under the additional school accommodation scheme by a college (details supplied) in Carrickmacross, County Monaghan; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22819/23]
Housing 2 questions
- 2023-05-18 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of children living in Department of Housing-funded emergency accommodation in the years 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 and currently. [23145/23]
- 2023-05-18 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number, separately, of social and affordable homes completed by Monaghan County Council in 2022; the targeted figure for 2023; the corresponding figures for approved housing bodies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23144/23]
Environment 1 question
- 2023-05-16 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if the north-south interconnector is still considered an EU project of common interest; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22504/23]
Children 1 question
- 2023-05-16 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the supports that are in place for working parents who cannot source placements for their children in childcare facilities due to full capacity; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22781/23]
Health 1 question
- 2023-05-16 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) will be provided with the home help support, already allocated, so that he can return home from nursing home care; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22502/23]
Tourism 1 question
- 2023-05-18 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if Government have received the National Swimming Strategy, and when it will be published; whether it is envisaged that this strategy will lead to the opening of the Large Scale Sport Infrastructure Fund, or a similar fund, that would allow for local authorities to develop public swimming pools in towns such as Carrickmacross. [23065/23]

New lobbying 89 returns

Studbook Development Ireland Limited Agriculture
- Emails sent to Public Accounts, Finance, Joint Agricultural, Joint Tourism Committees and a TD concerning irregularities in the public procurement process that resulted from DAFM's settlement of the European Commission's DG-Competition's investigation of illegal State aid made to Horse Sport Ireland, irregularities in DAFM's relationship with HSI and its Board of Directors, and irregularities in the DAFM Breeding Services Scheme, administered by HSI.
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
DOCHAS - THE IRISH ASSOCIATION OF NON- GOVERNMENTAL DEVELOPMENT ORGANISATIONS Foreign Affairs
- Formal appearance to present evidence of global progress to the SDGs
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
Dignity4Patients Justice and Equality
- Indemnity Fund held for victims and survivors of Michael Shine
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 · 59 returns Environment · Development and Zoning · Agriculture · Marine · EU Affairs · Trade · Community · Energy and Natural Resources
- Nitrates Action Programme 2023 Review - Economic Impact
- Residential Zoned Land Tax (RZLT)
- Irish Farmers' Association (IFA) 68th Annual General Meeting
- Dog Attacks
- Forestry - Coillte Gresham House Joint Venture
- Sheep Sector
- IFA Aquaculture Annual General Meeting
- Farmer Horse Breeders
- Veterinary Medicinal Products, Medicated Feed and Fertilisers Regulation Bill 2023
- Ash Dieback
- Thomond Park Declaration on Climate Action - Land Use Change Issues
- Specialist Liquid Milk Production in Ireland
- Nature Restoration Law and Land Use Review
- Biosecurity - Poultry Sector
- Nitrates Action Programme 2023 Review
- Farmers' Charter of Rights
- IFA Thomond Park Declaration on Climate Action - Balancing Climate Action and Food Production
- Land Designations
- IFA Thomond Park Declaration on Climate Action - Accurate Calculation of Emissions & Removals
- Bord Bia Quality Assurance Mark
- IFA Thomond Park Declaration on Climate Action - The Risk of Carbon Leakage
- Nitrates Action Programme 2023 Review
- Agri-Climate Rural Environment Scheme (ACRES)
- IFA Thomond Park Declaration on Climate Action - New Funding
- Dog Control Campaign - No Dogs Allowed
- IFA Aquaculture
- IFA Thomond Park Declaration on Climate Action - Environmental, Social & Economic Sustainability
- TB (Tuberculosis) Programme
- Targeted Agriculture Modernisation Schemes (TAMS) 3 - Equine
- Nitrates Action Programme 2023 Review - Water Quality
- Nitrates Action Programme 2023 Review - Nitrates Derogation
- Accelerated Capital Allowances
- Lamb Margins
- Horse Sector Funding for Breeders
- Chinese Market for Irish Beef
- EU and UK Protocol - Brexit
- Walks Scheme
- International Women's Day
- Tillage Sector - Nitrates Measures
- Scheme of Investment Aid for the Development of the Commercial Horticulture Sector
- Targeted Agricultural Modernisation Scheme (TAMS)
- Irish Strategic Forestry Fund
- Citizens' Assembly on Biodiversity Loss
- Forestry Programme 2023 - 2027
- Agricultural & Food Supply Chain Bill 2022
- Pig Meat Prices
- Sheep Crisis
- National Dialogue for Women in Agriculture
- Global Fertiliser Prices
- Targeted Payment for Sheep Sector
- Delays in Forestry Application Approvals
- Food Vision 2030 - Dairy Report
- Suckler Carbon Efficiency Programme (SCEP)
- Fruit and Vegetable Supply Chain
- Poultry Sector - Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) and Electricity
- Office of Fairness and Transparency
- Poultry - Teagasc
- Sustainable Use of Pesticides Directive (SUD)
- Brexit Adjustment Reserve (BAR)
Hume Brophy Agriculture
- Education opportunities in the Irish veterinary sector
Ibec Food
- Food Drink Ireland’s (FDI) priorities of the Agricultural and Food Supply Chain Bill
ActionAid Ireland · 2 returns Foreign Affairs
- Emailed all members of the Foreign Affairs Committee and Gender Equality Committee regarding ActionAid's report with feminist insights into from the Ukraine humanitarian response.
- Emailed ActionAid's policy paper to relevant policymakers.
Irish Pharmacy Union Health
- The Veterinary Medicinal Products Medicated Feed and Fertilisers Regulations
Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers Association Agriculture
- Meeting with the Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture & Food on the price of fertiliser.
Age Action Social Protection
- Email to all TDs and Senators about the lost spending power of the State Pension
Center for Independent Living Public Expenditure and Reform
- Conversation on how PAC could explore oversight of expenditure and reform of disability services as outlined in HSE Value for Money review and New Direction
Irish Cancer Society Health
- Daffodil Day 2023
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 Council for Civil Liberties · 2 returns EU Affairs
- CJEU case against Hungary
- Matters raised by Georgian NGOs
Irish Beef and Lamb Association Agriculture
- Gerry Pilkington Requested details on 25th Jan regarding TB forum
Alcohol Forum Ireland Justice and Equality
- Community campaign to seek changes to the provisions of the Sale of Alcohol Bill (2023) to protect health, well being and strengthen the protections on children's rights.
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
Macra na Feirme · 7 returns Agriculture · Environment
- TAMS 3 funding unduly penalising farmers using robotic milking
- Macra highlights the negative impact of the Minister for Agriculture pursuing a farm exit policy
- Macra's reaction to the academic research prepared by the EPA suggesting a reduction in livestock levels and the re-wetting of reclaimed land in order to meet its climate targets
- Macra call for a succession scheme to be in place before retirement scheme for farmers
- Ensuring Climate Action Plan provides opportunity for Future Food Producers
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture attendance on the price disparity in the cost of fertilizer
- Omission of construction costs associated with new Milking Parlours under TAMS 3
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

Niamh Smyth — Fianna Fáil 0 votes · 3 questions · 39 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 3 total

Health 2 questions
- 2023-05-16 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health the reason a person (details supplied) is still waiting for an operation in Cavan General Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22391/23]
- 2023-05-16 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health the reason a person (details supplied) is waiting so long for an eye apointment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22990/23]
Environment 1 question
- 2023-05-16 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the reason an application by a person (details supplied) is taking so long; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23143/23]

New lobbying 39 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
FTI Consulting Justice and Equality
- Jazz Pharmaceuticals contacted members of the Oireachtas requesting an introductory meeting about Jazz’s operations in Ireland and regulatory approved cannabis-based medicines.
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 Association of Animation Producers in Ireland Ltd Arts
- Animation Ireland submitted a document to the Joint Oireachtas Committee Media, Tourism, Arts, Culture and Gaeltacht on 15th February 2023 as part of an Joint Creative Sectoral group.
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
ActionAid Ireland Foreign Affairs
- Emailed all members of the Foreign Affairs Committee and Gender Equality Committee regarding ActionAid's report with feminist insights into from the Ukraine humanitarian response.
Irish Wheelchair Association (IWA) Sports and Recreation
- Response to invitation from Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport and Media to Irish Wheelchair Association to make a submission on inclusion in sport under the theme of sport and disability.
Hume Brophy Justice and Equality
- Sale of Alcohol Bill
LGBT Support and Advocacy Network Ireland CLG · 2 returns Health · Justice and Equality
- Health (Assisted Human Reproduction) Bill 2022
- Hate Speech and Hate Crime
Age Action Social Protection
- Email to all TDs and Senators about the lost spending power of the State Pension
Pender & Associates Ltd Justice and Equality
- Gambling regulation
Restaurants Association of Ireland Tourism
- Restaurants Association of Ireland Submission to the Joint Committee on Justice regarding the General Scheme of the Sale of Alcohol Bill.
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
Hanover Media Strategy Limited Economic Development and Industry
- Update on Amazon Prime's Irish Original Series and on the findings of a report assessing the contribution of subscription video-on demand providers to European content production.
Irish Council for Civil Liberties · 3 returns Justice and Equality
- Policing, Security and Community Safety Bill 2023
- Criminal Justice (Incitement to Violence or Hatred and Hate Offences) Bill
- Programme for Government: Human Rights Review
Screen Composers Guild of Ireland Arts
- Gave statement to Joint Oireachtas Committee on tourism, arts, culture, sports and media on the Audio Visual Media Levy
Alcohol Forum Ireland Justice and Equality
- Community campaign to seek changes to the provisions of the Sale of Alcohol Bill (2023) to protect health, well being and strengthen the protections on children's rights.
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 Penal Reform Trust Justice and Equality
- Engage with TDs/Senators and key stakeholders on IPRT 'Progress in the Penal System' Annual Report
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
Social Innovation Growth Fund Ireland Limited trading as Rethink Ireland. Sports and Recreation
- Submission to Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport and Media"