Dublin Fingal West — week of Mon, 15 May — Watch Them Work

What your Dublin Fingal West TDs did this week

Mon, 15 May – 21 May 2023 · 3 TDs · 1 bill voted on · 17 questions · 80 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 against 1 Louise O'Reilly

Did not vote 2 Grace Boland · Robert O'Donoghue

Grace Boland — Fine Gael 0 votes · 0 questions · 0 new lobbying returns

Quiet week — no questions filed or new lobbying returns.

Louise O'Reilly — Sinn Féin 1 vote · 17 questions · 74 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 17 total

Health 3 questions
- 2023-05-16 Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Health the number of statements of interest submitted by hospital consultants employed at Children's Health Ireland and its predecessor hospital organisations, Children's University Hospital, Temple Street and Crumlin Children's Hospital, as per their requirements under ethics legislation for each of the years 2015 to 2021, in tabular form (details supplied). [22994/23]
- 2023-05-16 Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Health the number of nil statements submitted by hospital consultants employed at Children's Health Ireland and its predecessor hospital organisations, Children's University Hospital,Temple Street and Crumlin Children's Hospital, as per their requirements under ethics legislation for each of the years 2015 to 2021, in tabular form (details supplied). [22995/23]
- 2023-05-16 Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Health the number of hospital consultants employed at Children's Health Ireland and its predecessor hospital organisations, Children's University Hospital Temple Street and Crumlin Children's Hospital, who submitted neither a statement of interest nor a Nil statement for each of the years 2015 to 2021, in tabular form (details supplied). [22996/23]
Enterprise 3 questions
- 2023-05-17 Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the options available to workers of a company (details supplied). [23441/23]
- 2023-05-17 Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the financial return generated from IDA Ireland investments in 2022; and the projected return for 2023. [23473/23]
- 2023-05-17 Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if all monies generated by IDA Ireland from investments is kept by Enterprise Ireland to reinvest. [23474/23]
Environment 2 questions
- 2023-05-16 Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the programmes, further supports and initiatives for enterprise and business community that are funded under his Department; the capital, current and total 2023 budget allocation for enterprise under his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23177/23]
- 2023-05-17 Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if the Commission for the Regulation of Utilities is responsible for protecting customers who use liquified petroleum gas (LPG) and enabling competition and innovation for same; if no, the reason therefore; if he is aware that there is a duopoly in the market; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23626/23]
Transport 2 questions
- 2023-05-16 Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Transport when boats (details supplied) will be inspected by the Port State Control under the Paris Memorandum of Understanding. [22794/23]
- 2023-05-16 Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Transport the reason a harbour master (details supplied) has not received a response to a communication from November 2022 seeking an update as to when boats would be inspected by the Port State Control under the Paris Memorandum of Understanding. [22796/23]
Housing 2 questions
- 2023-05-18 Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of cost-rental homes delivered in north county Dublin in 2022. [23558/23]
- 2023-05-18 Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of homeless people in north county Dublin; and the number of people on the social housing waiting list in north county Dublin. [23559/23]
Education 1 question
- 2023-05-16 Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Education the programmes, further supports and initiatives for enterprise and business community that are funded under her Department; the capital, current and total 2023 budget allocation for enterprise under her Department; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23179/23]
Social 1 question
- 2023-05-16 Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Social Protection the programmes, further supports and initiatives for enterprise and business community that are funded under her Department; the capital, current and total 2023 budget allocation for enterprise under her Department; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23178/23]
Agriculture 1 question
- 2023-05-16 Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if Section 12 (4) of the Horse and Greyhound Act 2001 has been amended since the Act was passed by the Houses of the Oireachtas. [22749/23]
Further and Higher Education 1 question
- 2023-05-17 Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if he is aware that many State agencies, including local authorities, will not allow for their workers to upskill or reskill by undertaking part-time study to achieve a level 8 degree; if protected time for upskilling and reskilling will be introduced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23442/23]
Tourism 1 question
- 2023-05-18 Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if she will provide an update on the status of the Programme for Government commitment in respect of the roadmap for digital creative industries; when a plan is expected for the future of Creative Ireland, which concluded in 2022; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9170/23]

New lobbying 74 returns

Skillnet Ireland Education and Training
- Meeting with the Deputy Louise O’Reilly at Leinster House to detail the expanded mandate for Skillnet Ireland and the criticality of workforce development to the Irish economy. To provide an overview of the organisation and the upskilling and business supports available. Also highlighting the surplus in the National Training Fund.
Dublin Chamber of Commerce Economic Development and Industry
- Meeting with Deputy O'Reilly to discuss business trends
BoyleSports Justice and Equality
- Gambling Regulation Bill 2022 - Introductory meeting with new Gambling Regulator CEO designate and other public officials
Age & Opportunity · 2 returns 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
- (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
Irish Wheelchair Association (IWA) Budgetary matters
- letter sent is the formal appeal by Irish Wheelchair Association (IWA) of the decision by the Government/Department of Health/Health Services Executive (HSE)/KOSI Corporation Ltd. (KOSI) to exclude IWA staff outside of HSE Assisted Living Services from the Pandemic Special Recognition Payment (PSRP).
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
Fórsa trade union Justice and Equality
- Seeking support from Oireachtas members regarding Fórsa's campaign on the Garda Policing, Security and Community Safety Bill.
SeeBeyondBorders Ireland CLG Children and Youth Affairs
- We sent letters to local TD's about supporting the Put Children First: End Orphanage Care in Cambodiash Aid support of Cambodia informing the DPO of our work in educational change and the need for a policy shift to include education as a priority in addition to ordnance clearance which has been Ireland's focus over the last 2 decades
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
Social Enterprise Republic of Ireland Economic Development and Industry
- Speak to all parties about the Social Enterprise Charter and explain the vital need for each to have a designated spokesperson on Social Enterprise
Ibec · 4 returns Economic Development and Industry
- Technology Ireland amendment for Digital Services Bill
- Joint Committee on Enterprise, Trade and Employment's Report on the Unified Patent Court
- Ibec's 'For Peace + Prosperity' Campaign
- Ibec priorities for 'Better Housing, Better Business', the economy and For Peace + Prosperity Campaign
Vincent Jennings/Convenience Stores and Newsagents Association (CSNA) Finance
- Retailers of tobacco products are obliged by law to sell cigarettes at retail prices determined by tobacco companies . We want the Finance Act 1995 amended to remove the criminal offence the Act provides for.
Family Business Network Ireland Limited Budgetary matters
- Met with Deputy O'Reilly to discuss TBESS issues
Liquid Gas Ireland · 2 returns Energy and Natural Resources
- Correspondence from LGI regarding EU EcoDesign regulation revising energy labelling for space and combination heaters
- Correspondence from LGI in the context of comments made by Minister Eamon Ryan on BioLPG during the Oireachtas Environment Committee
Chambers Ireland · 10 returns EU Affairs · Economic Development and Industry · Employment · Environment · Justice and Equality
- Sustainable Business Policy
- Sustainable business policy
- Corporate Sustainable Reporting Directive
- National Development Plan
- Remote working
- Housing
- "Public consultation on the proposal for a Directive on adapting non-contractual civil liability rules to Artificial Intelligence"
- "Strategy Statement for the National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS)"
- Environment and Planning Court
- Climate Action Plan
Irish Heart Foundation · 12 returns Health · Food
- Cardiac rehabilitation model of care
- Early Supported Discharge
- Clinical psychology in stroke units
- Stroke beds and units
- National Stroke Strategy
- Hypertension
- Breastfeeding Programme
- Extension of sugar sweetened drinks tax
- Schools meal programme and School Milk Scheme
- Tobacco taxation and cessation supports
- HSE's Chronic Diseases Management Programme
- National Cardiac Services Review
Montague Communications Ltd · 2 returns Employment
- Need for support to secure future of high street retail in light of the closure of Argos in Ireland
- Need for strengthening of legislation to enable workers who want to work extra hours to be able to do so
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
Irish Cancer Society · 6 returns Social Protection · Finance · Children and Youth Affairs · Health
- Domiciliary Care Allowance
- Additional needs payment
- Households Benefits Scheme
- Excise receipts from tobacco products
- Maternity leave entitlements for cancer patients
- Daffodil Day 2023
Age Action · 2 returns Social Protection
- Email to all TDs and Senators about the lost spending power of the State Pension
- 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.
Huhtamaki Cup Print Ltd. Environment
- Circular Economy, Waste Management (Amendment) and Minerals Development (Amendment) Act 2022 and EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR)
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
Stripe Economic Development and Industry
- Introductory meeting with Louise O'Reilly
Irish Council for Civil Liberties · 3 returns Justice and Equality
- Representative Actions for the Protection of the Collective Interests of Consumers Bill 2023
- Policing, Security and Community Safety Bill 2023
- Hikvision CCTV in Oireachtas
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
Unite the Union, Ireland Region Public Expenditure and Reform
- Dismissal of four Unite members by Murphy International, including a shop steward, on what Unite believes to have been spurious grounds
Rare Diseases Ireland · 2 returns 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
- 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
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
Irish Senior Citizens Parliament Economic Development and Industry
- Presentation to Joint committee for Trade and Employment

Robert O'Donoghue — Labour Party 0 votes · 0 questions · 6 new lobbying returns

New lobbying 6 returns

Pinnacle Public Affairs Ltd · 2 returns Housing
- To ensure that lands at The Old Schoolhouse, Clonsilla were not subject to a 30metre buffer from residential development along the Royal Canal
- Strategic lands at Dunsink as outlined in the Fingal County Development would not be subject to a 30m buffer of housing development from the Royal Canal.
Ibec Economic Development and Industry
- Ibec participation in the AIR 'Regions in Focus 2023' Conference - Shaping Ireland's Regional Development
Liam Moran Development and Zoning
- Material Alteration PA CH 1415. Section 14.18.4
Fingal Chamber of Commerce · 2 returns Development and Zoning
- Seeking support in relation to the motion for Material Alteration of land at the Keogh’s Crisp site in Fingal which will facilitate the continued success of this North Dublin business and further support economic growth in the region.
- Support for motion by Aramex to change designated zoning of land from Rural to Economic