Dublin Bay South — week of Mon, 15 May — Watch Them Work

What your Dublin Bay South TDs did this week

Mon, 15 May – 21 May 2023 · 4 TDs · 1 bill voted on · 16 questions · 229 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 Eamon Ryan · Jim O'Callaghan

Voted against 2 Chris Andrews · Ivana Bacik

Did not vote 2 Eoin Hayes · James Geoghegan

Eoin Hayes — Social Democrats 0 votes · 0 questions · 0 new lobbying returns

Quiet week — no questions filed or new lobbying returns.

Ivana Bacik — Labour Party 1 vote · 7 questions · 66 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 7 total

Housing 5 questions
- 2023-05-17 Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will produce data on the number of people who have presented to local authorities as homeless in the past 12 months; if he will commit to publishing this data alongside homelessness figures each month; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23437/23]
- 2023-05-17 Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the factors considered when determining a decision on whether to award the discretionary HAP levels; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23438/23]
- 2023-05-17 Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the factors considered when local authorities are determining whether a person who presents as homeless is given temporary accommodation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23439/23]
- 2023-05-17 Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the targets, if any, that exist for individual local authorities when acquiring units under the tenant-in-situ scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23440/23]
- 2023-05-18 Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he has plans to ensure that residents who are selected from the social housing list to join a new-build co-operative home ownership scheme are not charged development levies due to the dwellings being classed as "private"; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23915/23]
Justice 2 questions
- 2023-05-16 Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Justice if he will meet with a delegation of workers (details supplied) who are facing redundancy and are in Ireland on Stamp 1 working visas, who are highly skilled workers and would like to remain in Ireland but may now be facing the prospect of having to return to dangerous and often precarious situations in their home countries, such as Ukraine and Iran. [22555/23]
- 2023-05-17 Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Justice if he will implement a mechanism for those resident in Ireland to apply for a family reunification visa on behalf of family members who are fleeing Sudan, given that there is currently no Irish embassy in Sudan. [23304/23]

New lobbying 66 returns

Médecins Sans Frontières/Doctors Without Borders (MSF) Foreign Affairs
- Highlighting significant humanitarian and human rights concerns relating to Ireland's participation in Operation Irini in regards to the secondary objective of the UN mandated mission to enforce an arms embargo on Libya.
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
Chime Justice and Equality
- Full implementation of the provisions of the ISL Act within the Justice system, and more specifically in relation to the Criminal Legal Aid service and the Department of Justice.
SuperNode Ltd Energy and Natural Resources
- Book launch: 'Supergrid Super Solution’ -by Eddie O'Connor and Kevin O'Sullivan
Arthur Edward Guinness Community
- Return to public purposefulness for The Iveagh Markets (heritage real estate) which have become neglected
The Union of Students in Ireland Education and Training
- USI Lobby Day
Trócaire Budgetary matters
- Offical Development Assistance
BioMarin International Limited Health
- Rare Disease Policy in Ireland
Insurance Ireland Banking and Financial Institutions
- 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 · 2 returns Health
- Elected representatives were invited to attend the re-opening of Our Lady's Hospice & Care Services, Blackrock
- DLR CoCo Cllr Martha Fanning requested private visit to Our Lady's Hospice & Care Services, Blackrock, for herself and Labour Party leader Ivana Bacik T.D.
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 · 2 returns Children and Youth Affairs
- Advocacy on Children's Rights Alliance Report Card 2023
- Child Poverty
Wilson Hartnell Energy and Natural Resources
- Sharing of Pinergy’s market review and energy insights report which contained recommendations for energy market reform
Hanover Media Strategy Limited · 2 returns Health
- Ireland's readiness for the rollout of radioligand therapy
- The landscape for innovative and precision medicines in Ireland.
Comhlámh Foreign Affairs
- Appeal to Department of Foreign Affairs to end volunteering in orphanages
Irish Offshore Operators' Association CLG Energy and Natural Resources
- A request to exchange views on the transition to a low carbon society.
Ibec Economic Development and Industry
- Ibec's 'For Peace + Prosperity' Campaign
ActionAid Ireland · 3 returns Foreign Affairs · Justice and Equality
- Emailed all members of the Foreign Affairs Committee and Gender Equality Committee regarding ActionAid's report with feminist insights into from the Ukraine humanitarian response.
- Emails to Ivana Bacik TD inviting her to take part in an event centred around care.
- Emailed ActionAid's policy paper to relevant policymakers.
ALONE Housing
- Housing Adaptation Grants
Liquid Gas Ireland Energy and Natural Resources
- Correspondence from LGI regarding Liquid Gas Ireland policy report - ‘Liquid Gas - Making the ‘Just Transition’ more sustainable for rural Ireland’
Janssen Sciences Ireland UC Health
- Sharing Invite to discussion series on 'Ireland & the European Health Union Series: What will it mean for rare disease''
Construction Defects Alliance Housing
- Redress Scheme for Apartment Owners affected by Fire and other Defects
Montague Communications Ltd · 4 returns Justice and Equality · Employment · Housing
- Reform of the Multi-Unit Development (MUD) Act
- 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
- Redress Scheme for Apartment Owners affected by Fire and other Defects
Early Childhood Ireland Children and Youth Affairs
- Update on Early Childhood Ireland's policy work
John Gallagher Community
- Promotion of Policies of The Wheel for charity, social enterprise and community and voluntary sector
The Alzheimer Society of Ireland Health
- Invitation to launch event
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
Focus Ireland Housing
- Responses received from Opposition TDs regarding no-fault eviction ban and tenant in situ scheme
American Chamber of Commerce Ireland Economic Development and Industry
- Meeting on AmCham's 2023 Priorities
Irish Cancer Society · 5 returns Health
- Rapid access clinics
- Staffing resources
- National Cancer Strategy
- Waiting lists
- Daffodil Day 2023
Clúid Housing Housing
- Reform of the Multi-Unit Development (MUD) Act
Irish Family Planning Association Health
- National and international policy on sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR)
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.
Alcohol Action Ireland Health
- Office for Alcohol Harm Reduction
Environmental Pillar Environment
- Draft Planning and Development Bill, 2022
Coalition 2030 Environment
- Lobbying on SDG Matters at Labour Annual Convention
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 · 3 returns Justice and Equality · Public Expenditure and Reform
- Criminal Justice (Incitement to Violence or Hatred and Hate Offences) Bill
- Hikvision CCTV in Oireachtas
- Civic Space Scan
Dublin Rape Crisis Centre Justice and Equality
- Discuss issues of interest DRCC has in the work of the Joint Committee on Gender Equality
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
National Infertility Support and Information Group Health
- NISIG is the only Irish charity supporting and advocating on behalf of those experiencing fertility issues. One of our primary aims is to ensure that equality is secured, and the human rights of children conceived using AHR, their intended parents and families are protected and advanced in legislation and policy, in addition to advocating for the introduction of an equitable & fair system of public funding.
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 Banking and Financial Institutions
- 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.
Irish Penal Reform Trust · 3 returns Justice and Equality
- 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
- IPRT attendance at Mental Health Reform event in Mansion House to engage with TDs/Sentaors.
Irish Hotels Federation Tourism
- Seeking measures to support recovery of Ireland's tourism and hospitality in response to global economic uncertainty, the energy crisis and increased levels inflation and cost of doing business
Women for Election Justice and Equality
- Increasing the number of women elected as TD's and Local Councillors. Maternity Leave for Public Representatives. Gender Quotas in Local, European and Seanad Elections. Tackling abuse of politicians. Research of the barriers to women's participation in politics. Remote voting for Dail and Seanad. Childcare/Care expenses to be included in SIPO eligible expenses
Autism Spectrum Information, Advice and Meeting Point Ltd, Trading as AsIAm Health
- CEO at an event to mark World Autism Day in Ringsend. Event was attended by a number of DPOs who heard his speech on the Same Chance Campaign and engaged with him afterwards

James Geoghegan — Fine Gael 0 votes · 0 questions · 0 new lobbying returns

Quiet week — no questions filed or new lobbying returns.

Jim O'Callaghan — Fianna Fáil 1 vote · 3 questions · 36 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 3 total

Justice 1 question
- 2023-05-16 Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice if he intends to proscribe formally a group (detail supplied) as a terrorist organisation under the Offences Against the State Acts 1939-1998; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22837/23]
Further and Higher Education 1 question
- 2023-05-16 Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if he will provide a breakdown by county of apprenticeships available, in tabular form. [23188/23]
Social 1 question
- 2023-05-17 Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Social Protection when the Citizens Information Board will publish its Citizens Information Service Advocacy Annual Report for 2022; when the CIB will publish its new strategic plan; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23472/23]

New lobbying 36 returns

Dublin Chamber of Commerce Economic Development and Industry
- Meeting with Fianna Fail Parliamentary Sub-Committee
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
CEWEP Ireland Environment
- Circular Economy and Net Zero Carbon policy
INTO - Irish National Teachers' Organisation Education and Training
- Appearance by invitation to the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Education calling for increased investment to ensure all teachers in our primary schools are provided with appropriate professional development and supports to realise the ambitions within Ireland’s National STEM Policy.
FTI Consulting Justice and Equality
- Jazz Pharmaceuticals meeting to discuss Jazz’s operations in Ireland and regulatory approved cannabis-based medicines.
Environmental Pillar · 2 returns Environment
- Calling on elected representatives to support greater ambition within the negotiations with the European Commissions on the proposal for a regulation on Nature Restoration
- The need to reform the legal mandates of Coillte, Bord Na Móna and other public bodies
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
Vertex Pharmaceuticals (Europe) Limited Health
- Access to cystic fibrosis medicines in Ireland
MKC Communications Environment
- Circular Economy and Net Zero Carbon policy
Gibney Communications Education and Training
- To promote investment in research and development for physics and physics-based industries in Ireland.
Stratagem (NI) Ltd Health
- Provision of audiology services and eye care services
Ibec Economic Development and Industry
- The Unitary Patent System and business opportunities from pan-European harmonised patent enforcement
Janssen Sciences Ireland UC Health
- Sharing Invite to discussion series on 'Ireland & the European Health Union Series: What will it mean for rare disease''
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
Early Childhood Ireland Children and Youth Affairs
- National Childcare Scheme Attendance rules
The Alzheimer Society of Ireland Health
- Invitation to launch event
LGBT Support and Advocacy Network Ireland CLG · 2 returns Health · Justice and Equality
- Health (Assisted Human Reproduction) Bill 2022
- Hate Speech and Hate Crime
Age Action Social Protection
- Email to all TDs and Senators about the lost spending power of the State Pension
Chambers Ireland · 2 returns Education and Training
- "Strategic Framework for Lifelong Guidance Consultation"
- "Literacy, Numeracy and Digital Literacy Strategy Consultation"
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 Community
- National Outdoor Recreation Strategy 2023-2027
Irish Council for Civil Liberties · 2 returns Justice and Equality
- Policing, Security and Community Safety Bill 2023
- 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 · 2 returns Justice and Equality
- Engage with TDs/Senators and key stakeholders on IPRT 'Progress in the Penal System' Annual Report
- IPRT attendance at Mental Health Reform event in Mansion House to engage with TDs/Sentaors.
Autism Spectrum Information, Advice and Meeting Point Ltd, Trading as AsIAm Health
- CEO at an event to mark World Autism Day in Ringsend. Event was attended by a number of DPOs who heard his speech on the Same Chance Campaign and engaged with him afterwards
Flutter Entertainment PLC Justice and Equality
- Meetings sought to discuss and clarify certain provisions of the Gambling Regulation Bill
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
Red Flag Consulting Limited Justice and Equality
- Gambling Regulation Bill