Dublin Rathdown — week of Mon, 15 May — Watch Them Work

What your Dublin Rathdown TDs did this week

Mon, 15 May – 21 May 2023 · 4 TDs · 1 bill voted on · 0 questions · 147 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 Catherine Martin · Josepha Madigan · Neale Richmond

Did not vote 3 Maeve O'Connell · Shay Brennan · Sinéad Gibney

Maeve O'Connell — Fine Gael 0 votes · 0 questions · 0 new lobbying returns

Quiet week — no questions filed or new lobbying returns.

Neale Richmond — Fine Gael 1 vote · 0 questions · 85 new lobbying returns

New lobbying 85 returns

Klarna Bank AB Banking and Financial Institutions
- Letter of congratulations and meeting request.
Dublin Chamber of Commerce Economic Development and Industry
- Work Life Balance Bill and Remote Working Trends
Irish Petrol Retailers Association Trade
- Asked for representation on the retail trade forum
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 Employment
- Visa & Work Permits
Devenish Economic Development and Industry
- Owen Brennan, Executive Chair, had a meeting on 4th April with Minister Neale Richmond in Owen's capacity as Chair of the Mid East Regional Enterprise Plan Steering Committee to update the Minister on the progress of the Mid East REP.
DLA PIPER UK LLP (Belgium) Communications
- Satellite communication
Pfizer · 2 returns Health · Economic Development and Industry
- Ireland's pricing and reimbursement system and funding for new medicines
- Pfizer recent 1.2 billion euro investment in Ireland operations creating 400-500 jobs
Insurance Ireland Banking and Financial Institutions
- On behalf of members, to raise awareness of issues pertinent to the Irish insurance industry
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
Pinnacle Public Affairs Ltd Employment
- Employment Permits Bill 2022
Irish Congress of Trade Unions · 4 returns Employment
- Written observations in Case C-19/23 Denmark v Parliament and Council
- Written observations in Case C-19/23 Denmark v Parliament and Council
- Nomination for Ordinary Members of the Labour Court
- Transposition of the Directive on Adequate Minimum Wages as well as on the report of the High-Level Group on Collective Bargaining
DBI Advisory & Services Company Limited By Guarantee Economic Development and Industry
- Broadening the eligibility criteria of the Trading Online Voucher Scheme
Ancient Order of Hibernians/John Deasy Foreign Affairs
- US E3 visa and general matters related to immigration to and from US and foreign policy matters
Vertex Pharmaceuticals (Europe) Limited Health
- Access to cystic fibrosis medicines in Ireland
Horse Racing Ireland Agriculture
- Briefing on HRI and the strategic importance of Leopardstown Racecourse
RGDATA Economic Development and Industry
- Government interventions needed to address the soaring cost of doing business for SME retailers.
Retail Excellence Ireland Trade
- Circular Economy Bill
Ibec · 10 returns Employment · Economic Development and Industry
- Meat Industry priorities for employment permit legislation
- Food and beverage industry's position on Agricultural and Food Chain Supply Bill
- Labour Employer Economic Forum
- Labour Employer Economic Forum sub group on employment regulation
- Retail Ireland priorities for the sector
- Energy costs, TBESS and Agri Food Supply Chain Bill
- Challenges for the retail sector and sustainability initiatives
- Retail Forum
- Ratification timetable for the UPCA
- Ibec's 'For Peace + Prosperity' Campaign
Family Business Network Ireland Limited Economic Development and Industry
- Met with Minister Richmond
Hardware Association Ireland Housing
- Proposals to encourage use of Empty Homes
Hume Brophy · 2 returns Finance · Sports and Recreation
- Digital Payments in Ireland
- Briefing on HRI and the strategic importance of Leopardstown Racecourse
RCSI (Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland) · 3 returns Education and Training · Health
- Teaching of gender ideology in schools
- Gender Recognition Act
- To seek an answer in relation to COVID-19 vaccines for children
Chambers Ireland · 13 returns EU Affairs · Public Expenditure and Reform · Economic Development and Industry · Justice and Equality · Employment · Environment
- Sustainable Business Policy
- Procurement
- Sustainable business policy
- Corporate Sustainable Reporting Directive
- National Development Plan
- Domestic Violence
- Remote working
- Minimum Wage directive
- Housing
- 3rd National Strategy on Domestic, Sexual and gender based Voilence
- "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)"
- Climate Action Plan
Intuit Inc. Banking and Financial Institutions
- Requested and had meetings with relevant Ministers, politicians and officials with the aim of seeking information on possible supports available to Intuit, a multinational IT company considering transferring its European HQ to Dublin.
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
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
Migrant Rights Centre Ireland Employment
- Amendments to Employment Permit Legislation
American Chamber of Commerce Ireland Economic Development and Industry
- Enterprise Forum
Hanover Media Strategy Limited · 2 returns Energy and Natural Resources · Economic Development and Industry
- 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
- Programme of engagement for Amazon senior leadership in Ireland.
FleishmanHillard, Ireland Employment
- The closure of all our Argos stores and business operations in the Republic of Ireland.
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
Milltown Partners Group Limited Economic Development and Industry
- Requested meetings with relevant Ministers, politicians and officials with the aim of seeking information on possible supports available to Intuit ( https://www.intuit.com/ ) a multinational IT company considering transferring European HQ to Dublin.
Huhtamaki Cup Print Ltd. Environment
- Circular Economy, Waste Management (Amendment) and Minerals Development (Amendment) Act 2022 and EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR)
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
Stripe Economic Development and Industry
- Introductory meeting with Minister Richmond
Vodafone Ireland Economic Development and Industry
- Discussion to provide an overview of how Vodafone are supporting SMEs on their digitalisation journey, through development of dedicated resources and supports, and the opportunities to support Government policy in the area.
Macra na Feirme Food
- letter seeking clarification as to why there are no representatives of Primary Producers at the retail forum
Microsoft Ireland Operations Ltd Economic Development and Industry
- Site visit to Microsoft and discussion on digital opportunities for Ireland including cloud, AI and quantum.
Bookselling Ireland · 2 returns Education and Training · Economic Development and Industry
- Provision of free schoolbooks to primary school children, as announced in September 2022 in Budget 2023
- Distribution of newly published Bookselling Ireland Manifesto
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.
NewsBrands Ireland Employment
- Employment Permits Bill
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
Meta Platforms Ireland Ltd · 2 returns Economic Development and Industry
- Ireland’s digital policy
- Sharing Meta's vision for the metaverse and exchanging views on how Ireland can position itself as a front-runner in Immersive Technologies.
Flutter Entertainment PLC Justice and Equality
- Meetings sought to discuss and clarify certain provisions of the Gambling Regulation Bill
Dundalk Chamber Economic Development and Industry
- explaining Dundalk's needs post Brexit and in general re Budget
Irish Senior Citizens Parliament Economic Development and Industry
- To lobby for the progress of the Industrial Relations Provisions in Respect of Pension Entitlements of Retired Workers Bill 2021 and passage through to nect stage

Shay Brennan — Fianna Fáil 0 votes · 0 questions · 0 new lobbying returns

Quiet week — no questions filed or new lobbying returns.

Sinéad Gibney — Social Democrats 0 votes · 0 questions · 0 new lobbying returns

Quiet week — no questions filed or new lobbying returns.