Cork North-West — week of Mon, 15 May — Watch Them Work

What your Cork North-West TDs did this week

Mon, 15 May – 21 May 2023 · 3 TDs · 1 bill voted on · 23 questions · 78 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 Aindrias Moynihan · Michael Creed

Did not vote 2 John Paul O'Shea · Michael Moynihan

Aindrias Moynihan — Fianna Fáil 1 vote · 13 questions · 31 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 13 total

Tourism 3 questions
- 2023-05-17 Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media her engagement to date with RTÉ and the GAA in making more GAA games free-to-air; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23651/23]
- 2023-05-18 Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media what measures are being taken to address the shortfall in tourist accommodation; what effect is being seen by the tourism industry on its revenues due to lack of accommodation for tourists; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23654/23]
- 2023-05-18 D'fhiafraigh Deputy Aindrias Moynihan den Aire Turasóireachta, Cultúir, Ealaíon, Gaeltachta, Spóirt agus Meán Meán faoin tacaíocht is féidir léi a chur ar fáil chun ceantar Mhúscraí a fhorbairt mar limistéar turasóireachta; agus an ndéanfaidh sí ráiteas ina thaobh. [23655/23]
Defence 2 questions
- 2023-05-16 Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the measures that are being taken to ensure that there is suitable aircraft available to Irish Air Corps to provide sufficient surveillance of Russian aircraft and ships in the Irish EEZ; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22886/23]
- 2023-05-16 Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence his engagement with the relevant stakeholders in ensuring safe guarding of communication subsea cables in Irish waters; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22885/23]
Education 2 questions
- 2023-05-16 Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Education the progress being made in ensuring that sufficient exam markers are available for the leaving certificate exams this year to ensure timely issuing of results; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22888/23]
- 2023-05-16 Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Education for her consideration in engaging with second level schools that have ASD units to provide specific enrolment policy for their units; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22887/23]
Transport 2 questions
- 2023-05-16 Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Transport if he is has considered maintaining a supply of E5 fuel after 1 July 2023 for owners of older petrol vehicles; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22402/23]
- 2023-05-18 Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Transport what his engagement to date has been with both Cork County Council and Cork City Council in progressing EV charging infrastructure for homes and apartments without their own driveway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23653/23]
Social 2 questions
- 2023-05-16 Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will extend child benefit to children who are 18 years or over and attending full-time post-primary education; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22405/23]
- 2023-05-16 Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Social Protection the reason for non-payment of the €200 cost-of-living lump sum payment commencing 24 April 2023 to an individual (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22559/23]
Housing 2 questions
- 2023-05-17 Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage what numbers have requested a tenant-in-situ application with Cork County Council and Cork City Council to date this year; how many cost rentals have been advanced for 2023 to date arriving from notice to quits with both Cork local authorities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23650/23]
- 2023-05-18 Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he is aware of difficulties experienced by people purchasing their first home who are availing for more than one of the affordable options available and meeting the 70% rule on the help-to buy-scheme; what engagement has he had with the Minister for Finance to clarify what is currently gauged by Revenue as the purchase price; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23652/23]

New lobbying 31 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
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 · 14 returns Environment · Agriculture · Justice and Equality · Finance · 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
- Commission on Tax and Welfare Report
- 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
Gaeloideachas Education and Training
- Polasaí don Oideachas lán-Ghaeilge, córas bunaithe scoile
ALONE Health
- Department of Health commitment to develop an action plan to combat loneliness
Mental Health Reform Health
- Members' Showcase in the Mansion House
JTI Ireland Limited Taxation
- Excise Duty on Tobacco Products
Danone Ireland Food
- Seeking meeting with Deputy Aindrias Moynihan at Danone Macroom factory to share an overview of the Danone Ireland business, its priorities and contribution to the Cork and wider South-West region
LGBT Support and Advocacy Network Ireland CLG Health
- Health (Assisted Human Reproduction) Bill 2022
Age Action · 2 returns Taxation · Social Protection
- Presentation to the Oireachtas Committee on Budgetary Oversight on the Report of the Commission on Taxation and Welfare
- 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
Epilepsy Ireland Social Protection
- Seeking progress on our campaign to improve access to the Free Travel scheme for people with epilepsy.
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
Gerard Howlin Finance
- To lobby for the policy objectives of ILCU as set out in its document Lobbying Priorities 2022 and its detailed policy documents on funding for social housing, lending to SMEs and provision of micro-credit. To lobby for delivery of commitments to credit unions in the Programme for Government. To provide information to Oireachtas members on credit union issues of interest to them.
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

John Paul O'Shea — Fine Gael 0 votes · 0 questions · 0 new lobbying returns

Quiet week — no questions filed or new lobbying returns.

Michael Moynihan — Fianna Fáil 0 votes · 4 questions · 23 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 4 total

Education 2 questions
- 2023-05-16 Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Education if she will provide an update on her Department’s work to provide additional continuous professional development and supports to SNAs; if a focus group with SNAs has been set up to further this objective; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22709/23]
- 2023-05-16 Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Education if she is satisfied that the grants for children attending special schools or the transport options provided to children attending special schools are adequate; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22710/23]
Housing 2 questions
- 2023-05-18 Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage his proposals for development levies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23069/23]
- 2023-05-18 Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage when the waiver of water connection charges for new properties will take effect; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23070/23]

New lobbying 23 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
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
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
Banteer Community Childcare Services Limited Children and Youth Affairs
- ongoing costs and public funding
Danone Ireland Food
- Seeking meeting with Deputy Michael Moynihan at Danone's Macroom factory to share an overview of the Danone Ireland business, its priorities and contribution to the Cork and wider South-West region
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 Cancer Society Health
- Daffodil Day 2023
Coalition 2030 Children and Youth Affairs
- Call for Committee chair to host a Committee discussion on the SDGs
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
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
Rare Diseases Ireland · 2 returns Health
- Establishment and meeting of cross party group on rare diseases
- 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
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