Cork East — week of Mon, 15 May — Watch Them Work

What your Cork East TDs did this week

Mon, 15 May – 21 May 2023 · 4 TDs · 1 bill voted on · 34 questions · 161 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 1 David Stanton

Voted against 2 Pat Buckley · Seán Sherlock

Did not vote 3 James O'Connor · Liam Quaide · Noel McCarthy

James O'Connor — Fianna Fáil 0 votes · 10 questions · 50 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 10 total

Housing 3 questions
- 2023-05-16 Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage his plans to amend Part V rules to allow a tenant in situ to purchase their local authority property; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22414/23]
- 2023-05-18 Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage how many buyers have now been approved under the first home scheme; how many of these approved applications are from Cork county; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23657/23]
- 2023-05-18 Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage how he is promoting innovation in social home delivery; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23656/23]
Tourism 3 questions
- 2023-05-18 Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if she will outline when the Public Consultation on Designation of Major Sporting Events will be completed; does she anticipate much additional sporting events to be added to the list; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23659/23]
- 2023-05-18 Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if her Department would engage with a local committee (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23658/23]
- 2023-05-18 Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if she will outline the funding programmes in relation to the Shared Island Unit that are under consideration to support the teaching of the Irish language in Northern Ireland. [13206/23]
Defence 2 questions
- 2023-05-16 Deputy James O'Connor asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if he will outline the number from the Defence Forces who are currently on peacekeeping missions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22893/23]
- 2023-05-16 Deputy James O'Connor asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if he will outline his Department’s plans for the Defence Reserve; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22894/23]
Education 2 questions
- 2023-05-16 Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Education if she can provide an update on new school builds for 2023 and new school builds in the Cork East constituency; if she can provide an update on a specific school build (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22891/23]
- 2023-05-16 Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Education if she can provide the number of applications made for the school transport scheme within Cork county; if there is an increase in applications in the Cork East constituency, if her Department will increase the number of buses required to fulfil the number of applications; if her Department will consider raising the ceiling age of 70 years for bus drivers to help increase the number of bus drivers; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22892/23]

New lobbying 50 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
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
Dairygold Co Operative Society Limited Agriculture
- Reform and modernisation of Co-Operative Societies legislation
BioMarin International Limited Health
- Rare Disease Policy in Ireland
Uber Transport
- Correspondence and engagement on the taxi shortage in Ireland
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 · 13 returns Environment · Agriculture · Justice and Equality · EU Affairs
- Nitrates Action Programme 2023 Review - Economic Impact
- Dog Attacks
- Firearm Expert Committee (FEC)
- 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
Irish Distillers Economic Development and Industry
- Irish Distillers welcomed local representatives to Midleton Distillery to discuss expansion plans
daa plc Transport
- Briefing on recovery, growth, Summer preparedness, sustainability and route development expansion, the importance of our regional airports for tourism, business, trade and connectivity for Ireland’s regional cities and counties
Ibec · 2 returns Economic Development and Industry
- Technology Ireland amendment for Digital Services Bill
- Joint Committee on Enterprise, Trade and Employment's Report on the Unified Patent Court
Vincent Jennings/Convenience Stores and Newsagents Association (CSNA) Finance
- Retailers of tobacco products are obliged by law to sell cigarettes at retail prices determined by tobacco companies . We want the Finance Act 1995 amended to remove the criminal offence the Act provides for.
Chambers Ireland · 11 returns EU Affairs · Economic Development and Industry · Employment · Finance · Environment · Justice and Equality
- Sustainable Business Policy
- Sustainable business policy
- Corporate Sustainable Reporting Directive
- National Development Plan
- Remote working
- Housing
- "Revenue Commissioners regarding the Statement of Strategy 2023-2025"
- "Public consultation on the proposal for a Directive on adapting non-contractual civil liability rules to Artificial Intelligence"
- "Strategy Statement for the National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS)"
- Environment and Planning Court
- Climate Action Plan
Montague Communications Ltd · 2 returns Employment
- Need for support to secure future of high street retail in light of the closure of Argos in Ireland
- Need for strengthening of legislation to enable workers who want to work extra hours to be able to do so
Cork Chamber Economic Development and Industry
- Cork Chamber Annual Dinner
Q4PR Health
- Breifing on the work of Stryker in Ireland
Iarnród Éireann Irish Rail Transport
- Meeting on 3/2/23 in Cork Chamber Dinner City Hall Cork to provide update on Cork Area Commuter Rail
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 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 Justice and Equality
- Representative Actions for the Protection of the Collective Interests of Consumers Bill 2023
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
Flutter Entertainment PLC Justice and Equality
- Meetings sought to discuss and clarify certain provisions of the Gambling Regulation Bill

Liam Quaide — Social Democrats 0 votes · 0 questions · 0 new lobbying returns

Quiet week — no questions filed or new lobbying returns.

Noel McCarthy — Fine Gael 0 votes · 0 questions · 0 new lobbying returns

Quiet week — no questions filed or new lobbying returns.

Pat Buckley — Sinn Féin 1 vote · 0 questions · 22 new lobbying returns

New lobbying 22 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
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
Comhlámh Foreign Affairs
- Appeal to Department of Foreign Affairs to end volunteering in orphanages
The Irish Society for Autism Health
- Met with the Joint Committee on Autism to discuss Autism Policy
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
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA · 6 returns Environment
- Thomond Park Declaration on Climate Action - Land Use Change Issues
- 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
- IFA Thomond Park Declaration on Climate Action - New Funding
- IFA Thomond Park Declaration on Climate Action - Environmental, Social & Economic Sustainability
Youth Work Ireland · 2 returns 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
- 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
Autism Spectrum Information, Advice and Meeting Point Ltd, Trading as AsIAm · 5 returns Health
- To mark World Autism Month, AsIAm ran the Same Chance Campaign. This campaign aimed to highlight the broad range of barriers which Autistic people experience in Irish society and seek improved support and public acceptance alongside calling for a National Autism Strategy / Autism Strategy Act
- Invited a number of DPOs to AsIAm Conference to learn about Autism and the key issues affecting our community
- Engaged with the House of the Oireachtas Commission and elected representatives on an initiative to support the parliament in becoming Autism-Friendly
- Engaged extensively with Joint Oireachtas Committee on Autism
- Engaged with the House of the Oireachtas Commission and elected representatives on an initiative to support the parliament in becoming Autism-Friendly