Dún Laoghaire — week of Mon, 15 May

What your Dún Laoghaire TDs did this week

Mon, 15 May – 21 May 2023 · 4 TDs · 1 bill voted on · 72 questions · 208 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 3 Cormac Devlin · Jennifer Carroll MacNeill · Ossian Smyth

Voted against 1 Richard Boyd Barrett

Did not vote 1 Barry Ward

Barry Ward — Fine Gael 0 votes · 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
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.
Our Lady's Hospice & Care Services Health
- Elected representatives were invited to attend the re-opening of Our Lady's Hospice & Care Services, Blackrock
Premier Lotteries Ireland Designated Activity Company · 2 returns Public Expenditure and Reform
- Briefing on the operation of the National Lottery and the allocation of Good Causes funding
- Policy and regulatory developments directly impacting on the National Lottery
JKS Communications Development and Zoning
- Leopardstown arena project
Monkstown Abbey Road Residents Association Development and Zoning
- Raising awareness about impact of planning decisions by An Bord Pleanála and of Draft Planning and Development Bill on housing provision and sustainable community development
Horse Racing Ireland Agriculture
- Briefing on HRI and the strategic importance of Leopardstown Racecourse
Hume Brophy · 2 returns Sports and Recreation · Justice and Equality
- Briefing on HRI and the strategic importance of Leopardstown Racecourse
- Sale of Alcohol Bill
Irish Episcopal Conference Justice and Equality
- Seeking clarification regarding the commencement of the Criminal Justice (Mutual Recognition of Custodial Sentences) Bill 2021 when enacted and what resources will be provided to the agencies involved in processing applications under this legislation to enable these applications to be processed in an expeditious manner.
The Alzheimer Society of Ireland Health
- To invite the elected representative to attend an event showcasing the work and new service provision by The ASI.
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
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
Irish Council for Civil Liberties · 2 returns Justice and Equality
- Criminal Justice (Incitement to Violence or Hatred and Hate Offences) Bill
- Programme for Government: Human Rights Review
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
Flutter Entertainment PLC Justice and Equality
- Meetings sought to discuss and clarify certain provisions of the Gambling Regulation Bill
Red Flag Consulting Limited Justice and Equality
- Gambling Regulation Bill

Cormac Devlin — Fianna Fáil 1 vote · 15 questions · 54 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 15 total

Housing 4 questions
- 2023-05-16 Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will consider amending the regulations underpinning the tenant purchase scheme to expand eligibility for persons in receipt of long-term disability and invalidity allowance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22612/23]
- 2023-05-16 Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will consider amending the regulations around cost rental to allow people marginally under the current income threshold to access cost rental schemes, where affordability can be demonstrated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22613/23]
- 2023-05-18 Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage how he is financing the construction of affordable apartments under cost rental; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23641/23]
- 2023-05-18 Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage for an update on the implementation of Housing for All; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23640/23]
Social 3 questions
- 2023-05-16 Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will confirm the number of public servants who were transferred from a class A to Class D stamp (public servants recruited before 6 April 1995); the entitlements these individuals have; if there are any plans to expand eligibility for the State pension for persons who paid class D PRSI; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22606/23]
- 2023-05-16 Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will confirm the number of public servants who were transferred from class A to class D stamp pre-1995; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22607/23]
- 2023-05-16 Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will consider bringing forward supports, including tax relief, for the non-custodial parents/guardians of children, as part of Budget 2024, as a way of supporting their care of children; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22614/23]
Defence 2 questions
- 2023-05-16 Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence for a report on the work of the external oversight body for the Defence Forces; if membership is being expanded; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22686/23]
- 2023-05-16 Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence how salaries and remuneration for members of the Defence Forces compares with those in service in the United Kingdom and EU countries; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22685/23]
Transport 1 question
- 2023-05-16 Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Transport if he will provide an update on correspondence and meetings by his officials around the CIÉ 1951 Pension Scheme; if he will confirm that no changes will be made the underlying statutory instrument until there has been full consultation with stakeholders; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22609/23]
Education 1 question
- 2023-05-16 Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Education if she will provide an update on the supports available to schools to access and install solar panels; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22624/23]
Justice 1 question
- 2023-05-16 Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Justice if he will seek an update on the application for a visa by a person (details supplied) which was made during the summer of 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22608/23]
Children 1 question
- 2023-05-16 Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if he will consider bringing forward supports, including tax relief, for individuals who employ childminders, as part of Budget 2024, as a way to relieving pressure on crèche places; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22610/23]
Health 1 question
- 2023-05-16 Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Health if he is aware of the difficulties women are facing when trying to access vital medicines for hyperemesis gravidarum; if he will provide an update on the efforts that are being made to resolve the situation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22611/23]
Further and Higher Education 1 question
- 2023-05-16 Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if he will provide an update on any public engagement process with academics and stakeholders who have suggestions and concerns in relation to the Research and Innovation Bill 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22605/23]

New lobbying 54 returns

Dublin Chamber of Commerce Economic Development and Industry
- Meeting with Fianna Fail Parliamentary Sub-Committee
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
Dun Laoghaire Rathdown Chamber of Commerce Communications
- DLR Chamber members meeting in Dail Eireann
Instinctif Partners Public Affairs Ireland Environment
- Letter to members of the Oireachtas Committee on Environment and Climate Action regarding the proposed new European Commission Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR)
Saint John of God Hospital clg Justice and Equality
- Atypical Work Permits, Stamps. NMBI registration for overseas nurses being recruited to hospitals in Ireland
Our Lady's Hospice & Care Services Health
- Elected representatives were invited to attend the re-opening of Our Lady's Hospice & Care Services, Blackrock
Healthy Homes Ireland Housing
- Established in 2021, Healthy Homes Ireland is an initiative between the Irish Green Building Council and VELUX. It is led by a high-level steering group of 16 leaders in construction, engineering, architecture, public health, and the environment.
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
JKS Communications · 2 returns Development and Zoning
- Old Connaught LAP
- Leopardstown arena project
Marc Coleman · 2 returns Banking and Financial Institutions · Communications
- Negative impact on small business of overregulation in banking sector
- Method of appointment of Media Commission
Horse Racing Ireland Agriculture
- Briefing on HRI and the strategic importance of Leopardstown Racecourse
Society of St. Vincent de Paul Energy and Natural Resources
- Engagement with elected representatives and senior civil servants on the issue of energy poverty
Ibec Economic Development and Industry
- Ibec's 'For Peace + Prosperity' Campaign
Chambers Ireland · 24 returns Energy and Natural Resources · Housing · Public Expenditure and Reform · Environment · Communications · Transport · Economic Development and Industry · Finance · Justice and Equality · Defence
- Climate Action Plan
- Maritime Area Regulatory Authority
- Institutional Capacity
- Offshore Wind
- Renewable Energy Policy
- Offshore Renewable Energy Development Plan II (OREDP II)
- ComReg Customer Charter
- Sustainable Transport
- Town Centres
- North-South Interconnector
- Small Scale Solar strategy
- Town Centre First
- Offshore planning
- Sustainable Development Goals
- Sustainable Development Goals
- Electricity grid infrastructure
- Electricity Storage Policy Framework
- REPowerEU
- "National Cyber Security Strategy 2019-2024 Mid-Term Review Consultation"
- "National Cyber Security Strategy 2019-2024 Mid-Term Review Consultation"
- "National Cyber Security Strategy 2019-2024 Mid-Term Review Consultation"
- "National Cyber Security Strategy 2019-2024 Mid-Term Review Consultation"
- "Revenue Commissioners regarding the Statement of Strategy 2023-2025"
- Electronic Communications Draft Strategy Statement 2023-25
The Alzheimer Society of Ireland · 2 returns Health
- Meeting of the All Party Oireachtas Group on Dementia
- To invite the elected representative to attend an event showcasing the work and new service provision by The ASI.
Construction Defects Alliance Housing
- Redress Scheme for Apartment Owners affected by Fire and other Defects
Montague Communications Ltd Housing
- Redress Scheme for Apartment Owners affected by Fire and other Defects
Hume Brophy Sports and Recreation
- Briefing on HRI and the strategic importance of Leopardstown Racecourse
Friends of the Earth Energy and Natural Resources
- Dept of Housing and CRU at meetings of Joint Oireachtas committee on environment and climate action
LGBT Support and Advocacy Network Ireland CLG Health
- Health (Assisted Human Reproduction) Bill 2022
Hanover Media Strategy Limited Energy and Natural Resources
- Activity related to joint venture between Ocean Winds and Bord na Móna, specifically Réalt na Mara Offshore Wind Farm Limited and Celtic Horizon Offshore Wind Farm Limited
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
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA Environment
- Nature Restoration Law and Land Use Review
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

Jennifer Carroll MacNeill — Fine Gael 1 vote · 0 questions · 73 new lobbying returns

New lobbying 73 returns

FTI Consulting Finance
- Mastercard sent an email to Minister MacNeill requesting an introductory meeting following her appointment as Minister of State at the Department of Finance.
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
Association of Insurance & Financial Brokers trading as Brokers Ireland · 2 returns Finance
- EU Retail Investment Strategy proposals regarding Commission
- Discuss various representative issues such as pensions reform; insurance reform; overregulation.
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
GENERALI SEGUROS Y REASEGUROS S.A. Banking and Financial Institutions
- Following her recent appointment the Minister of State for Insurance, Jennifer Carroll MacNeill invited Liberty to meet with her on 09 March 2023. It was a very broad introductory meeting. Liberty representatives included: Ken Deane, Stuart Trotter and Roseanne Regan. Emails and phone calls to arrange and follow up.
Barclays Bank Ireland PLC Banking and Financial Institutions
- Meeting with Minister of State Carroll MacNeill at Barclays HQ as part of her visit to London and discussion of Barclays activities in Europe, the financial services policy landscape in the EU, and diversity - gender diversity in particular - in financial services.
Insurance Ireland · 5 returns Banking and Financial Institutions
- On behalf of members, to raise awareness of issues pertinent to the Irish insurance industry
- On behalf of members to lend support to diversity and inclusion in the financial services sector
- On behalf of members, to inform the Department about the insurance sector’s priorities for IFS2025
- On behalf of members, making proposals in relation to the review of changes in European regulation
- On behalf of members, providing input into debate on access to financial services
Merchants QuayIreland Ltd Community
- Proposals re. drug treatment, homelessness, mental health and related matters
Our Lady's Hospice & Care Services Health
- Elected representatives were invited to attend the re-opening of Our Lady's Hospice & Care Services, Blackrock
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
JKS Communications Development and Zoning
- Leopardstown arena project
BlackRock Asset Management Ireland Limited Finance
- BlackRock’s presence in Ireland and the Minister’s role in promoting Ireland as a financial centre. Topics covered included inward marketing, the development of European Capital Markets, and sustainability.
Marc Coleman · 3 returns Banking and Financial Institutions · Communications
- promoting improved outcomes for SMEs from financial service industry government promotion initiatives and Central Bankregulation
- promoting improved outcomes for SMEs from financial service industry government promotion initiatives and Central Bankregulation
- Method of appointment of Media Commission
Monkstown Abbey Road Residents Association Development and Zoning
- Raising awareness about impact of planning decisions by An Bord Pleanála and of Draft Planning and Development Bill on housing provision and sustainable community development
The Wheel Budgetary matters
- Ivan Cooper attended a meeting as board member of the Alliance for Insurance Reform at which a case was made for action to bring down the cost of insurance.
Horse Racing Ireland Agriculture
- Briefing on HRI and the strategic importance of Leopardstown Racecourse
Outhouse CLG Health
- Healthcare for LGBTQ+ People
Ibec · 3 returns Finance
- Financial Service Ireland's Strategy and its overarching objective
- Women in Finance Charter
- Inclusion of aviation in EU Taxonomy
SMBC Aviation Capital Limited Finance
- Aircraft leasing in relation to Ireland for Finance Strategy
Vincent Jennings/Convenience Stores and Newsagents Association (CSNA) Finance
- Merchants continue to have "Fees" and Charges applied by the Plastic Card Industry that are not approved by either Central Bank or Dept of Finance
Hume Brophy · 3 returns Finance · Sports and Recreation
- Digital Payments in Ireland
- Supporting female entrepreneurs and women's economic empowerment.
- Briefing on HRI and the strategic importance of Leopardstown Racecourse
British Irish Chamber of Commerce Banking and Financial Institutions
- Minister spoke at event on Financial Services with Lord Mayor of London
Zurich Insurance plc · 2 returns Banking and Financial Institutions
- Zurich representatives attended a meeting requested by the recently appointed Minister of State Jennifer Carroll MacNeill to introduce herself to insurance sector CEOs and ask questions on various matters relating to insurance and the insurance industry in Ireland. Topics discussed included the impact of insurance sector reforms on Zurich’s business, the cost of insurance and underinsurance.
- Discuss Zurich in Ireland including a discussion on restructuring plans
The Alzheimer Society of Ireland Health
- To invite the elected representative to attend an event showcasing the work and new service provision by The ASI.
Ruhama Finance
- Visit to Ruhama
LGBT Support and Advocacy Network Ireland CLG Health
- Health (Assisted Human Reproduction) Bill 2022
American Chamber of Commerce Ireland Economic Development and Industry
- AmCham 2023 US-Ireland Business Report
Irish Funds Industry Association CLG EU Affairs
- EU Legislative Agenda & Key Priorities
Alcohol Action Ireland Health
- Sale of Alcohol Bill
Irish Family Planning Association Health
- National and international policy on sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR)
Banking & Payments Federation Ireland Banking and Financial Institutions
- International bank issues
Age Action Social Protection
- Email to all TDs and Senators about the lost spending power of the State Pension
Chambers Ireland · 4 returns Economic Development and Industry · Education and Training · Environment · Housing
- Productivity and Competitiveness
- Skills and Talent
- Decarbonisation and Energy
- Urbanisation and Housing
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA Trade
- 30 years of the EU Single Market
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
National Supervisors Forum (Credit Unions) Banking and Financial Institutions
- Working with Department of Finance on Credit Union Policy Review, Changes In Reg.
Irish Council for Civil Liberties Justice and Equality
- Criminal Justice (Incitement to Violence or Hatred and Hate Offences) Bill
Dublin Rape Crisis Centre Public Expenditure and Reform
- Brief on matters of concern in particular on the issue of access to adequate, sustainable funding and supports for 'Section 56' agencies
Laois Chamber Alliance Economic Development and Industry
- Lobbying on the Chambers Ireland 2023 priorities for business
Alliance for Insurance Reform Banking and Financial Institutions
- Seeking policy decisions that will reduce the cost of insurance for our members and Irish society as a whole to affordable levels and keep it that way.
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
Allianz plc · 3 returns Banking and Financial Institutions · Housing
- A meeting held at the request of Minister of State Jennifer Carroll-MacNeill as the individual wished to hold introductory meetings with all insurance company CEOs to discuss the current industry environment. Questions were raised by the Minister in respect of various matters relating to the insurance industry and Allianz plc's role within said industry.
- A letter from Allianz Ireland CEO Phillip Gronemeyer to Minister for Housing Darragh O'Brien and Minister for State Jennifer Carroll-MacNeill to inform their departments about Allianz Ireland’s new Climate Safe Homes initiative.
- A letter from Allianz Ireland CEO Sean McGrath to local TDs in the Bray, Co. Wicklow area to inform them of an event being held in partnership with Women's Aid in their local constituency to raise awareness about domestic abuse in Ireland.
Credit Union Development Association · 2 returns Banking and Financial Institutions
- Amendments to CU (Amendment) Bill 2022 [CUAB]
- Amendments to CU (Amendment) Bill 2022.
Irish Penal Reform Trust · 3 returns Justice and Equality
- Information provision to Deputy Jennifer Carroll MacNeill on transfer of prisoners and operation of parole
- Engage with TDs/Senators and key stakeholders on IPRT 'Progress in the Penal System' Annual Report
- Engagement with co-chairs of All-Party Oireachtas Group on Penal Reform
Revolut Ltd · 3 returns Banking and Financial Institutions
- Briefing on Revolut's growth in Ireland (2m+ retail accounts and 150+ staff employed). Revolut’s investment in hi-tech fraud detection systems and anti-fraud processes; the need for urgent measures to stop fraud at source, as most originates from fake phone calls, fake texts and fake websites. Revolut credit - incl. personal loans and responsible Pay Later - and aim to support the green retrofit lending scheme. Revolut car insurance; long-term ambition to broaden lending and trading offerings
- Briefing on Revolut's growth in Ireland (2m+ retail accounts and 150+ staff employed). Revolut’s investment in hi-tech fraud detection systems and anti-fraud processes; the need for urgent measures to stop fraud at source, as most originates from fake phone calls, fake texts and fake websites. Revolut credit - incl. personal loans and responsible Pay Later - and aim to support the green retrofit lending scheme. Revolut car insurance; long-term ambition to broaden lending and trading offerings
- Briefing on Revolut's growth in Ireland (2m+ retail accounts and 150+ staff employed). Revolut’s investment in hi-tech fraud detection systems and anti-fraud processes; the need for urgent measures to stop fraud at source, as most originates from fake phone calls, fake texts and fake websites. Revolut credit - incl. personal loans and responsible Pay Later - and aim to support the green retrofit lending scheme. Revolut car insurance; long-term ambition to broaden lending and trading offerings
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
Autism Spectrum Information, Advice and Meeting Point Ltd, Trading as AsIAm · 2 returns Health
- Engaged with the House of the Oireachtas Commission and elected representatives on an initiative to support the parliament in becoming Autism-Friendly
- Engaged with the House of the Oireachtas Commission and elected representatives on an initiative to support the parliament in becoming Autism-Friendly
Social Innovation Growth Fund Ireland Limited trading as Rethink Ireland. Finance
- Invitation to Upcoming Rethink Ireland Events

Richard Boyd Barrett — People Before Profit-Solidarity 1 vote · 57 questions · 21 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 57 total

Housing 21 questions
- 2023-05-17 Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the estimated cost of 100% redress for Mica-affected homes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23509/23]
- 2023-05-17 Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the estimated cost of 100% redress for buildings defects redress-affected homes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23510/23]
- 2023-05-17 Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the average cost of acquiring one-, two-, three- and four-bed homes in Dublin under the buy-and-renew scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23511/23]
- 2023-05-17 Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the average cost of acquiring one-, two-, three- and four-bed homes outside Dublin under the buy-and-renew scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23512/23]
- 2023-05-17 Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the estimated per year cost of planned Part V purchases under Housing for All; the projected cost per unit for one-, two-, three- and four-bed homes; the number planned to be purchased for each year, broken down by local authority; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23513/23]
- 2023-05-17 Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the estimated construction cost of building one-, two-, three- and four-bed homes on local authority land; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23514/23]
- 2023-05-17 Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the estimated full-year cost of providing enough women’s refuge places to bring Ireland in line with its commitments under the Istanbul Convention. [23515/23]
- 2023-05-17 Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the estimated full-year cost of increasing the number of refuge places to 300; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23516/23]
- 2023-05-17 Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the estimated full-year cost of providing emergency accommodation for homeless people in 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23517/23]
- 2023-05-17 Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the estimated full-year cost of providing emergency accommodation for homeless people in Dublin in 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23518/23]
- 2023-05-17 Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the estimated full-year cost of doubling Traveller-specific accommodation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23519/23]
- 2023-05-17 Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the estimated full-year cost of establishing a Traveller ombudsman; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23520/23]
- 2023-05-17 Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the estimated full-year cost of increasing HAP limits to the average cost of rents in each area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23521/23]
- 2023-05-17 Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the estimated full cost of retrofitting all local authority-owned homes by 2030; the estimated average cost per home in 2024; the number to be carried out this year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23522/23]
- 2023-05-17 Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the estimated cost of funding local authorities in place of revenue for the local property tax; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23523/23]
- 2023-05-18 Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he has considered grants for mid-to-low-income households that wish to expand their bedroom space through extensions or attic conversions to help address the current housing crisis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23569/23]
- 2023-05-18 Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage what actions he intends to take to close the gap between HAP thresholds and market rents; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23566/23]
- 2023-05-18 Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage what he intends to do to ensure emergency accommodation is available for those who need it in their local particularly appropriate door accommodation for families and pensioners; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23568/23]
- 2023-05-18 Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage when he will introduce legislation or regulations to ensure that the tenant-in-situ and cost rental tenant-in-situ-schemes will include first refusal for the tenant, the council or approved housing bodies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23565/23]
- 2023-05-18 Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage what actions he intends to take to reduce rents; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23567/23]
- 2023-05-18 Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the measures he or his Department are taking to ensure the delivery of 6,000 affordable homes per year as outlined in NSO 1 of the NDP; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22157/23]
Social 10 questions
- 2023-05-18 Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Social Protection the estimated full-year cost of increasing children's allowance by 10%, and extending the payment until children are finished in full-time education or turn 18 years, whichever is the later; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23787/23]
- 2023-05-18 Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Social Protection the estimated full-year cost of increasing the respite carer's support grant to €2,500; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23788/23]
- 2023-05-18 Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Social Protection the estimated full-year cost of increasing the domiciliary care allowance to €350; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23789/23]
- 2023-05-18 Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Social Protection the estimated full-year cost of providing free school meals for all post-primary school pupils in public schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23790/23]
- 2023-05-18 Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Social Protection the estimated full-year cost of providing free school meals for all primary school pupils in public schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23791/23]
- 2023-05-18 Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Social Protection the estimated full-year cost of extending eligibility for the fuel allowance to all pensioners, to all in receipt of the working family payment and/or a medical card; the estimated cost of abolishing the waiting period of a year for those on JSA, and by increasing the rate by €20 per week; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23792/23]
- 2023-05-18 Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Social Protection the estimated full-year cost of extending eligibility for the household benefits package to all pensioners and to all in receipt of the working family payment and/or a medical card, and by increasing the rate to €60; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23793/23]
- 2023-05-18 Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Social Protection the estimated full-year cost of restoring the pension age to 65 years; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23794/23]
- 2023-05-18 Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Social Protection the estimated full-year cost of increasing all headline social protection payments to €300 per week, excluding disability-related payments; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23795/23]
- 2023-05-18 Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Social Protection the estimated full-year cost of increasing disability, blind pensions and invalidity pensions to €350 per week; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23796/23]
Transport 6 questions
- 2023-05-18 Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Transport the estimated full-year cost of making all public transport free; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23797/23]
- 2023-05-18 Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Transport the average unit cost of new electric buses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23798/23]
- 2023-05-18 Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Transport if he will provide details of the rural transport programme, including the cost of the programme and the annual capital investment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23799/23]
- 2023-05-18 Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Transport the annual costs of PSO funding for all transport services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23800/23]
- 2023-05-18 Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Transport the cost in 2022 of providing funding across the country for safe routes to school. [23801/23]
- 2023-05-18 Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Transport the total amount of funding that was applied for the safe routes to schools programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23802/23]
Tourism 5 questions
- 2023-05-18 Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if she has read the recently published report on the section 481 film tax credit produced by the Budgetary Oversight Committee, particularly its recommendations that vindication of the employment rights of film crew under fixed term workers legislation, and the I.P rights of performers under the copyright directive, be fully vindicated by film producers as a condition of receiving the credit; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23579/23]
- 2023-05-18 Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if she will agree to an all inclusive film industry stakeholders forum, as recommended by the recently published budgetary oversight committee report on the section 481 film tax credit; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23580/23]
- 2023-05-18 Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the measures she intends to take to boost support and funding to improve the provision of facilities for community sports, particularly in disadvantaged areas; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23581/23]
- 2023-05-18 Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if she is going to request a further increase in the proportion of GDP that is spent on arts and culture in the forthcoming budget to progress towards the EU average of 0.6%; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23583/23]
- 2023-05-18 Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media to report on the progress of the universal basic income for artists pilot scheme; if she intends to expand it; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23582/23]
Finance 4 questions
- 2023-05-16 Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Finance when the help-to-buy scheme will be expanded to help private renters who are facing eviction to buy their home; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22712/23]
- 2023-05-17 Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Finance the estimated full-year cost of reversing the 2023 carbon tax increase and postponing the 2024 increase; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23527/23]
- 2023-05-17 Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Finance the estimated full-year cost of abolishing USC for all earners and replacing it with a higher income social charge of 10% on all earnings over €100,000 per year; and the estimated revenue that would be generated by the introduction of this new higher charge. [23528/23]
- 2023-05-17 Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Finance the estimated full-year cost of increasing tax bands by 10%; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23530/23]
Health 4 questions
- 2023-05-16 Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Health to advise the reason the podiatry service in the diabetes centre in Loughlinstown Hospital has been removed; whether there are plans to replace it; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22393/23]
- 2023-05-16 Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Health how a non-national physiotherapist (details supplied) can meet work placement requirements enforced by CORU for physiotherapy practice in Ireland if the restrictions will not allow the applicant to carry out the placement in their current place of employment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22597/23]
- 2023-05-16 Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Health to respond to a formal complaint made against a centre (details supplied) based on the rejection of one of the Alzheimer’s patients attending a person; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22598/23]
- 2023-05-16 Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Health if he will examine the urgent need of a community health nurse assessment by Cabinteely primary care centre for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22599/23]
Education 2 questions
- 2023-05-16 Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Education to advise exactly when and how schools can apply for solar panels on their schools as part of the commitment the Government gave in September 2022 to put solar on all schools for free; when he expects the first solar panels to be put on the first schools under the commitment made almost eight months ago in September 2022; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22729/23]
- 2023-05-16 Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Education when and how schools can apply for solar panels on their buildings as part of the commitment the Government gave last September to put solar on all schools for free; when she expects the first solar panels to be put on the first schools under the commitment made almost eight months ago in September; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22722/23]
Children 2 questions
- 2023-05-16 Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if he will outline the plan to pay redress to the survivors of mother and baby homes who satisfy the existing criteria; whether he plans to expand the criteria; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22640/23]
- 2023-05-17 Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the resources available to the survivors of mother-and-baby homes once they receive their information; if the social worker quoted in his Department's letter will make themselves available to all who need help deciphering and understanding the information they have been sent; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23374/23]
Further and Higher Education 1 question
- 2023-05-16 Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science how the board will be appointed to the new research body that is a merger of the Irish Research Council and Science Foundation Ireland; how funds will be allocated across disciplines and between blue-sky/fundamental research and targeted programmes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22725/23]
Environment 1 question
- 2023-05-17 Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the estimated full-year cost of providing a €100 electricity credit to each principal private residence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23529/23]
Defence 1 question
- 2023-05-17 Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence his plans for St. Bricin’s military hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23393/23]

New lobbying 21 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
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
CHILDREN'S RIGHTS ALLIANCE - REPUBLIC OF IRELAND LIMITED Children and Youth Affairs
- Advocacy on Children's Rights Alliance Report Card 2023
Monkstown Abbey Road Residents Association Development and Zoning
- Raising awareness about impact of planning decisions by An Bord Pleanála and of Draft Planning and Development Bill on housing provision and sustainable community development
Montague Communications Ltd Employment
- Need for strengthening of legislation to enable workers who want to work extra hours to be able to do so
The Alzheimer Society of Ireland Health
- To invite the elected representative to attend an event showcasing the work and new service provision by The ASI.
LGBT Support and Advocacy Network Ireland CLG Health
- Health (Assisted Human Reproduction) Bill 2022
Irish Security Industry Association Employment
- Security Industry Employment Regulation Order (ERO)r
Hanover Media Strategy Limited Energy and Natural Resources
- Activity related to joint venture between Ocean Winds and Bord na Móna, specifically Réalt na Mara Offshore Wind Farm Limited and Celtic Horizon Offshore Wind Farm Limited
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 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
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA Finance
- Commission on Tax and Welfare Report
Irish Council for Civil Liberties · 2 returns Justice and Equality
- Policing, Security and Community Safety Bill 2023
- Hikvision CCTV in Oireachtas
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
Simon Communities of Ireland Housing
- Ending of the Temporary Ban on Evictions
Irish Second-Level Students' Union (ISSU) Environment
- Debate Your Decision Maker Event Participation + Lobbying from ISSU