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

What your Dublin North-West TDs did this week

Mon, 15 May – 21 May 2023 · 3 TDs · 1 bill voted on · 32 questions · 48 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 Paul McAuliffe

Voted against 2 Dessie Ellis · Róisín Shortall

Did not vote 1 Rory Hearne

Dessie Ellis — Sinn Féin 1 vote · 0 questions · 14 new lobbying returns

New lobbying 14 returns

Age & Opportunity Justice and Equality
- (1) The call to establish an Independent Commissioner for Ageing and Older People and (2) the need for a campaign to raise awareness and combat ageism
Disability Federation of Ireland Social Protection
- DFI briefing on the CSO 2022 Survey on Income and Living Conditions
Environmental Pillar · 2 returns Environment
- Calling on elected representatives to support greater ambition within the negotiations with the European Commissions on the proposal for a regulation on Nature Restoration
- The need to reform the legal mandates of Coillte, Bord Na Móna and other public bodies
Premier Lotteries Ireland Designated Activity Company Public Expenditure and Reform
- Briefing on the operation of the National Lottery and the allocation of Good Causes funding
ALONE Health
- Department of Health commitment to develop an action plan to combat loneliness
Mental Health Reform Health
- Members' Showcase in the Mansion House
Center for Independent Living Justice and Equality
- Invitation to ILMI book "Conversations about activism and change" which celebrated 30 years of Independent Living in Ireland
Age Action Social Protection
- Email to all TDs and Senators about the lost spending power of the State Pension
Alcohol Action Ireland Health
- Office for Alcohol Harm Reduction
Multiple Sclerosis Ireland Health
- MS Ireland lobbied Oireachtas members to support our ask for sustainable funding for a national physiotherapy programme for people living with MS and other neurological conditions
Irish Wildbird Conservancy Marine
- Article 17 of the Common Fisheries Policy & Supporting the Low Impact Fishers of Europe's call for an all-round and comprehensive response to implement Article 17
Rare Diseases Ireland 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
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

Paul McAuliffe — Fianna Fáil 1 vote · 14 questions · 34 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 14 total

Education 9 questions
- 2023-05-16 Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Education if she will provide an update on a new school building project (details supplied); if she will provide an estimated timeframe from construction to completion; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22867/23]
- 2023-05-16 Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Education if she will provide an update on a new school building project (details supplied); if she will provide an estimated timeframe from construction to completion; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22866/23]
- 2023-05-17 Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Education her plans to expand the model of the NEIC (North East Inner City) Multidisciplinary Teams to include all schools with a DEIS band 1 status in Dublin 9 and 11. [23371/23]
- 2023-05-17 Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Education her plans for the establishment of fully resourced and staffed nurture rooms within all schools with a DEIS band 1 status in Dublin 9 and 11; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23372/23]
- 2023-05-17 Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Education her plans for the expansion of the support teacher service to all of the schools with a DEIS band 1 status in Dublin 9 and 11; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23373/23]
- 2023-05-17 Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Education the estimated cost of expanding the model of the NEIC (North East Inner City) Multidisciplinary Teams Model to include all schools with a DEIS band 1 nationwide. [23375/23]
- 2023-05-17 Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Education the estimated cost for the establishment of fully resourced and staffed nurture rooms within all schools with a DEIS band 1 status throughout the country; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23376/23]
- 2023-05-17 Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Education the estimated cost for the expansion of the support teacher service to all of the schools with a DEIS band 1 status the country; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23377/23]
- 2023-05-17 Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Education the estimated number of additional ASD places expected to be available in Dublin 9 and 11 at both primary and post-primary level for the next academic year. [23378/23]
Defence 2 questions
- 2023-05-16 Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence how he is providing for a service extension for post 1 January 1994 sergeants; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22882/23]
- 2023-05-16 Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence his plans to enable all members of the Permanent Defence Forces to benefit from the same access to private healthcare as officers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22881/23]
Tourism 2 questions
- 2023-05-18 Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media her Departments strategy to deal with concerns about artificial intelligence; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23668/23]
- 2023-05-18 Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media when the large scale sports capital applications will open for clubs; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23461/23]
Foreign 1 question
- 2023-05-17 Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs when the refund for a passport application by a person (details supplied) will be issued. [23481/23]

New lobbying 34 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
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.
Environmental Pillar · 3 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
- Draft Planning and Development Bill, 2022
The Union of Students in Ireland Education and Training
- USI Lobby Day
BioMarin International Limited Health
- Rare Disease Policy in Ireland
Licensed Vintners Association Trade
- Seeking VAT 9% and TBESS extensions
Premier Lotteries Ireland Designated Activity Company Public Expenditure and Reform
- Briefing on the operation of the National Lottery and the allocation of Good Causes funding
Uisce Éireann Housing
- Discussion regarding the draft Planning and Development Bill
Glenveagh Properties Plc Housing
- Housing for All and National Planning Framework
Ibec Housing
- Delivery of infrastructure and housing projects
ALONE Housing
- Housing policy for older people, Housing Choices for our Ageing Population Joint Policy Statement, Housing for All
Mental Health Reform Health
- Members' Showcase in the Mansion House
Wind Energy Ireland Housing
- Planning and Development Bill 2022
Construction Defects Alliance Housing
- Redress Scheme for Apartment Owners affected by Fire and other Defects
Montague Communications Ltd · 2 returns Employment · Housing
- 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
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
Construction Industry Federation (CIF) Housing
- Joint Oireachtas Committee meeting on new Planning Bill
Pender & Associates Ltd Housing
- Building and construction standards and regulations
Cannabis Industry Council (Ireland) Trade
- On policy relating to cannabis specifically as it affects the cannabis industry
Coillte CGA Agriculture
- Promote the increased usage of wood in the built environment
Coalition 2030 Housing
- Call for Committee to host a discussion on the SDGs
Chambers Ireland Finance
- "Revenue Commissioners regarding the Statement of Strategy 2023-2025"
Irish Wildbird Conservancy · 2 returns Marine
- Marine Protected Area General Scheme
- 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
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
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA Marine
- General Scheme of Marine Protected Areas Bill 2022
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
- IPRT attendance at Mental Health Reform event in Mansion House to engage with TDs/Sentaors.
Vulcan Consulting Limited Housing
- Housing for All and National Planning Framework

Rory Hearne — Social Democrats 0 votes · 0 questions · 0 new lobbying returns

Quiet week — no questions filed or new lobbying returns.