Donegal — week of Mon, 15 May

What your Donegal TDs did this week

Mon, 15 May – 21 May 2023 · 5 TDs · 1 bill voted on · 25 questions · 215 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 Joe McHugh

Voted against 3 Pearse Doherty · Pádraig Mac Lochlainn · Thomas Pringle

Did not vote 3 Charles Ward · Charlie McConalogue · Pat the Cope Gallagher

Charles Ward — 100% RDR 0 votes · 0 questions · 0 new lobbying returns

Quiet week — no questions filed or new lobbying returns.

Charlie McConalogue — Fianna Fáil 0 votes · 0 questions · 132 new lobbying returns

New lobbying 132 returns

Studbook Development Ireland Limited Agriculture
- Advocate for DAFM financial support through the Breeding Services Scheme of testing for prohibited substances during stallion approval processes conducted by various studbooks.
Veon Limited Agriculture
- To highlight that the Licensing Crisis in forestry remains in place and to dispute any narrative in circulation that the crisis is over.
Irish South & East Fish Producers Organisation Limited Marine
- Meeting with Minister McConalogue to discuss Brexit Voluntary Permanent Cessation Scheme and for a Scallop Scheme.
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
Uplift · 2 returns Energy and Natural Resources
- Twitter mention regarding Coillte and potential sale of forests to investment funds
- Twitter mention regarding Coillte and potential sale of forests to investment funds
RGDATA Food
- Agriculture & Food Supply Bill
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 · 51 returns Agriculture · Environment · Development and Zoning · Marine · Trade · Finance
- Food Vision 2023 - Tillage Forum
- Nitrates Action Programme 2023 Review - Economic Impact
- EU Nature Restoration Law
- Residential Zoned Land Tax (RZLT)
- IFA Climate Summit
- 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
- Ash Dieback
- Nature Restoration Law and Land Use Review
- Biosecurity - Poultry Sector
- Farmers' Charter of Rights
- IFA Thomond Park Declaration on Climate Action - Balancing Climate Action and Food Production
- Creosote - Article 5 (2) of Regulation (EU) No 528/2012
- Bord Bia Quality Assurance Mark
- Food Trade / Exports to USA
- Agri-Climate Rural Environment Scheme (ACRES)
- Common Agricultural Policy (CAP)
- Dog Control Campaign - No Dogs Allowed
- 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
- Lamb Margins
- Horse Sector Funding for Breeders
- Chinese Market for Irish Beef
- Tillage Sector - Nitrates Measures
- Targeted Agricultural Modernisation Scheme (TAMS)
- Irish Strategic Forestry Fund
- Climate Action Act - Realistic Sectoral Emissions Ceiling for Agriculture
- Animal Health
- Temporary Business Energy Support Scheme (TBESS)
- National Bioeconomy Action Plan
- Forestry Programme 2023 - 2027
- Agricultural & Food Supply Chain Bill 2022
- Pig Meat Prices
- Sheep Crisis
- Lough Fushinagh Co. Roscommon
- 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)
- Impact on Tillage Farming of Sustainable Use Directive
- Financial Support for Equine Breeders
- Office of Fairness and Transparency
- Brexit Adjustment Reserve (BAR)
Veterinary Ireland · 3 returns Agriculture
- Communications with the Minister, Chief Veterinary Officer (CVO) and other officials of the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) on the capital funding required to support the costs to Private Veterinary Practitioners (PVPs) associated with the Animal Health Computer System (AHCS), and the proposed National Veterinary Prescription System (NVPS), along with a mechanism for the ongoing adjustment of ERAD rates.
- Communications with Minister of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, and officials from the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, regarding Veterinary Ireland concerns on the Veterinary Medicinal Products, Medicated Feed and Fertilisers Regulation Bill 2023.
- Invitation to attend and speak at Veterinary Ireland Annual General Meeting and Conference 24th November 2023.
Galway Traveller Movement Housing
- Traveller Accomodation
Horse Racing Ireland Agriculture
- National Jumps awards and industry familiarisation
Simply Blue Group & its JV Project Companies Energy and Natural Resources
- Met with Minister McConaloghue at the Skipper Expo.
Ibec · 9 returns Food · Agriculture · Economic Development and Industry
- All-island Irish whiskey industry
- Irish whiskey protection in the United States
- Sustainability priorities for the dairy industry
- Emergency support for private forestry companies
- Public Health Alcohol Act
- Geographic Indications
- Business priorities regarding Agriculture and Food Supply Chain Bill
- Ibec's 'For Peace + Prosperity' Campaign
- Ibec priorities and proposed amendments to the Agricultural and Food Supply Chain Bill
Dogs Trust Community
- Offering support to government for the successful introduction and implementation of any new legislation or regulation related to the welfare of dogs and seeking participation in Inter-Departmental Control of Dogs Working Group
Hume Brophy Agriculture
- Airfield Farmer Time event and World of Soil launch exhibition
Nursing Homes Ireland Health
- To inform the Ministers of the current crisis in care in the nursing home sector and the severity of this crisis and the implications it is having on the ground.
Chambers Ireland · 5 returns Agriculture · Economic Development and Industry
- Climate Action
- Climate Action
- Climate Action
- Trade
- Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine regarding Statement of Strategy 2023-2026
Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers Association · 3 returns Agriculture
- Meetings of the Farmers Charter Committee.
- Women in Agriculture Conference.
- Meeting with Charlie McConalogue, Minister for Agriculture, Food & Marine in relation to the implementation of the Nitrates regulations, climate action, the TAMS Scheme, Dairy Beef Calf Scheme and live exports.
Danone Ireland Food
- Sharing an overview of Danone's food waste reduction efforts with Minister McConalogue and seeking meeting at Danone's Wexford factory to provide an overview of the Danone business in Ireland and to discuss priorities including the development of an indigenous biomethane industry, responding to Brexit, and supporting agriculture in the climate transition.
LGBT Support and Advocacy Network Ireland CLG Health
- Health (Assisted Human Reproduction) Bill 2022
Cunningham Devlin Communications Energy and Natural Resources
- Meeting with Minister Charlie McConalogue on behalf of the micro renewable energy sector highlighting the importance of solar PV and renewable energy installations on farms in Ireland's climate action plans and implementation of these plans.
American Chamber of Commerce Ireland Economic Development and Industry
- AmCham 2023 US-Ireland Business Report
Alcohol Action Ireland Health
- Section 12 Public Health (Alcohol) Act / Labelling of alcohol products
Age Action Social Protection
- Email to all TDs and Senators about the lost spending power of the State Pension
DCC plc Energy and Natural Resources
- Lobbying was carried out on our behalf byLiquid Gas Ireland. Invitations to the launch of LGI's 'Just Transition' document, correspondence seeking clarity on comments on BioLPG, correspondence on new energy compensation scheme for businesses using LPG and BioLPG, correspondence regarding EU EcoDesign regulation revising energy labelling for space and combination heaters and correspondence on the Climate Action Plan 2023.
AgTech Ireland Agriculture
- CAP grants (TAMS) for on-farm equipment
Coillte CGA Agriculture
- Engagements and information updates on Coillte’s new forestry strategic vision, land use initiatives including the Irish Strategic Forestry Fund, Shareholder Letter of Expectation, State aid and consent requests.
Tirlán Ltd Agriculture
- General update on the new Tirlán organisation and broad outline of future plans.
The Irish Co-operative Organisation Society Ltd Agriculture
- Ireland's Derogation to the Nitrates Directive
Irish Thoroughbred Breeders' Association Agriculture
- During the period in question the ITBA engaged with both politicians and department officials regarding submission made and access to the Brexit Adjustment Reserve (BAR) fund. The subject of work permits for non-EU residents was also undertaken.
Irish Wildbird Conservancy · 3 returns Marine
- Marine Protected Area General Scheme
- Article 17 of the Common Fisheries Policy; Realising climate and biodiversity targets, and fisheries management; The upcoming European Commission Action Plan to conserve fisheries resources and protect marine ecosystems & the Common Fisheries Policy Review
- 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
Macra na Feirme · 22 returns Food · Agriculture · Housing · Health · Transport · Environment
- letter seeking clarification as to why there are no representatives of Primary Producers at the retail forum
- letter to An Taoiseach outlining Macra concerns in relation to 8 different areas, the first area was the definition of a family farm
- Accessing affordable housing and addressing cumbersome housing planning guidelines
- 2. Disjointed and sparce healthcare services for rural communities.
- 4. No recognition or engagement by Government on a farming succession scheme
- 5. Lack of planning for the future of our rural communities informed by rural people.
- 6. Imposition of Quotas on Young farmers availing of grant aid support
- 7. Lack of public transport for rural Ireland
- 8. Proposals to rewet large areas of rural Ireland.
- Gresham House Irish Forestry Fund, Coillte and the Ireland Strategic Investment Fund
- Funding for Land Mobility Service
- 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
- Consultation by Department of Agriculture on the sustainable use of pesticides
- Omission of construction costs associated with new Milking Parlours under TAMS 3
- Definition of Family Farm by Minister for Agriculture
- New Farmers Charter of Rights agreement
- National Dialogue for Women in Agriculture
- Meeting with Department of Agriculture, Food & Marine on genotyping scheme
- Bovine TB Forum
Fair Seas Ireland Environment
- Tagging DPOs on Twitter - raising awareness levels of MPA process in Ireland and Europe
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
KILLYBEGS FISHERMEN'S ORGANISATION LTD Marine
- Implementation of the Control Regulation by Ireland (DAFM and SFPA)
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
Vulcan Consulting Limited Agriculture
- Forestry policy and programmes
Horse Sport Ireland · 2 returns Agriculture
- Financial Supports for capital developments undertaken by Equine Breeders
- To seek the inclusion of equine jobs, epecially riders, groomes, etc. on the critical roles for work permits
Irish Egg Marketing Ltd Agriculture
- The cumulative impact of suggested changes to EU regulation and the impact of new additional regulations arising from Brexit

Pat the Cope Gallagher — Fianna Fáil 0 votes · 0 questions · 0 new lobbying returns

Quiet week — no questions filed or new lobbying returns.

Pearse Doherty — Sinn Féin 1 vote · 15 questions · 20 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 15 total

Health 7 questions
- 2023-05-16 Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Health if any plans are being made to address the fact that staff in an organisation (details supplied) have not had a pay rise for fourteen years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22394/23]
- 2023-05-16 Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Health if he is aware of the overcrowding at Letterkenny University Hospital last week; if any plans are in place to deal with this issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22422/23]
- 2023-05-17 Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) in County Donegal will receive an appointment; if they are on the urgent or routine list; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23269/23]
- 2023-05-17 Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Health the waiting times for inpatient and outpatient neurology appointments at each hospital across the seven hospital groups, in tabular form; if he will provide this information specifically regarding those waiting for three months, six months, nine months, 12 months or more than 12 months; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23270/23]
- 2023-05-17 Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Health the number of adults and children in County Donegal on the waiting list for HSE dental and orthodontic services at the end of each quarter 1 of each year 2019 to 2023, broken down by standard waiting times, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23271/23]
- 2023-05-17 Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Health if he is satisfied that all necessary equipment required for orthodontic assessments, including x-ray equipment, is available and in working order at the dental department, St. Conal’s Hospital, Letterkenny, County Donegal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23272/23]
- 2023-05-17 Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) in County Donegal will receive a date for surgery in Beaumont Hospital; if they are on the urgent or routine waiting list; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23273/23]
Education 3 questions
- 2023-05-16 Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Education if a school (details supplied) in County Donegal will be granted an autism spectrum disorder, ASD, unit on its premises; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22667/23]
- 2023-05-16 Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Education if she has considered the correspondence sent to her by a school (details supplied) in County Donegal; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22728/23]
- 2023-05-16 Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Education if she is aware of the need for an ASD room in a school (details supplied); if she has considered the suitability for such an addition to the school; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22498/23]
Housing 2 questions
- 2023-05-18 Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if the Government will consider the 13 amendments to the Draft Defective Concrete Block Regulations put forward by the Mica Action Group; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23464/23]
- 2023-05-18 Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he has engaged with mortgage lenders with respect to forbearance measures; the provisions of bridging finance and solutions in place for homeowners affected by defective concrete blocks; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23602/23]
Foreign 1 question
- 2023-05-16 Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will ensure that two passports will be processed on time for the date of travel for siblings (details supplied) in County Donegal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22432/23]
Social 1 question
- 2023-05-16 Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Social Protection if a person applies for the additional needs payment to purchase a household appliance such as a cooker, fridge or washing machine, if the store refuses to supply an invoice if the community welfare officer will accept an online quote from a store; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22766/23]
Justice 1 question
- 2023-05-16 Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Justice the number of gardaí assigned to Gaeltacht regions; how many assigned to each Garda station; how many are fluent in Irish; how many vacancies there are, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22392/23]

New lobbying 20 returns

FTI Consulting Finance
- Mastercard sent an email requesting an introductory meeting with Deputy Pearse Doherty.
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
CHILDREN'S RIGHTS ALLIANCE - REPUBLIC OF IRELAND LIMITED Children and Youth Affairs
- Advocacy on Children's Rights Alliance Report Card 2023
Letterkenny Chamber of Commerce EU Affairs
- Speaking at an event regarding the all island economy organised by Sinn Fein.
LGBT Support and Advocacy Network Ireland CLG Health
- Health (Assisted Human Reproduction) Bill 2022
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA · 8 returns Development and Zoning · Environment · Finance
- Residential Zoned Land Tax (RZLT)
- Thomond Park Declaration on Climate Action - Land Use Change Issues
- Commission on Tax and Welfare Report
- 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
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
Hanover Media Strategy Limited Economic Development and Industry
- Briefing on Amazon's Irish business.
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

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn — Sinn Féin 1 vote · 7 questions · 0 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 7 total

Education 2 questions
- 2023-05-16 Deputy Pádraig Mac Lochlainn asked the Minister for Education if she is aware of the serious financial crisis caused to a school (details supplied) by the failure of her Department to allocate the normal financial assistance to them for the 52 children (a one third increase) currently attending their school who are Ukrainian refugees or from asylum seeker families based locally; and if she will intervene to ensure that the school are urgently provided with the necessary financial assistance that they require. [22595/23]
- 2023-05-16 Deputy Pádraig Mac Lochlainn asked the Minister for Education if she is aware that, due to the lack of an ASD room at a school (details supplied), children are having to be separated from siblings in the school system; if there are plans to provide the school with the much-needed ASD room; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22552/23]
Foreign 1 question
- 2023-05-16 Deputy Pádraig Mac Lochlainn asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs if passports will issue in time for two children (details supplied) in County Donegal who are travelling for a family wedding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22989/23]
Public Expenditure 1 question
- 2023-05-16 Deputy Pádraig Mac Lochlainn asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform if the OPW has plans to construct public toilets and additional information signage in the vicinity of the car park at Grianán of Aileach, County Donegal, as well as interpretative signage at the fort. [22514/23]
Social 1 question
- 2023-05-16 Deputy Pádraig Mac Lochlainn asked the Minister for Social Protection what assessable property was used by a deciding officer in County Donegal to carry out a means assessment for a jobseeker's allowance claim by a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22833/23]
Health 1 question
- 2023-05-16 Deputy Pádraig Mac Lochlainn asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) in County Donegal can expect to get reimbursed from the Northern Ireland planned healthcare scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22397/23]
Housing 1 question
- 2023-05-18 Deputy Pádraig Mac Lochlainn asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will amend the remediation of dwellings affected by the use of defective concrete blocks legislation to ensure 100% redress for the victims of the defective concrete block scandal. [23557/23]