Dublin South-West — week of Mon, 15 May

What your Dublin South-West TDs did this week

Mon, 15 May – 21 May 2023 · 5 TDs · 1 bill voted on · 38 questions · 156 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 Colm Brophy · Francis Noel Duffy · John Lahart

Voted against 1 Paul Murphy

Did not vote 2 Ciarán Ahern · Seán Crowe

Ciarán Ahern — Labour Party 0 votes · 0 questions · 0 new lobbying returns

Quiet week — no questions filed or new lobbying returns.

Colm Brophy — Fine Gael 1 vote · 0 questions · 16 new lobbying returns

New lobbying 16 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
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
South Dublin Chamber Economic Development and Industry
- energy increases in costs impact on smes
LGBT Support and Advocacy Network Ireland CLG Health
- Health (Assisted Human Reproduction) Bill 2022
Migrant Rights Centre Ireland Justice and Equality
- Consideration of MRCI key asks in NRM reform for victims of trafficking.
Age Action Social Protection
- Email to all TDs and Senators about the lost spending power of the State Pension
Restaurants Association of Ireland Tourism
- Restaurants Association of Ireland Submission to the Joint Committee on Justice regarding the General Scheme of the Sale of Alcohol Bill.
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 · 4 returns EU Affairs · Justice and Equality
- CJEU case against Hungary
- Criminal Justice (Incitement to Violence or Hatred and Hate Offences) Bill
- Programme for Government: Human Rights Review
- Matters raised by Georgian NGOs
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
- Engage with TDs/Senators and key stakeholders on IPRT 'Progress in the Penal System' Annual Report
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

John Lahart — Fianna Fáil 1 vote · 10 questions · 45 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 10 total

Tourism 3 questions
- 2023-05-18 Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media when planning for the famine remembrance days will be incorporated into her Department (details supplied). [12876/23]
- 2023-05-18 Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if she will consider the request by an organisation (details supplied) that both the national and international An Gorta Mór Day be held on the same day to unite Irish people at home with Ireland's global Irish family overseas in commemoration of this event. [12877/23]
- 2023-05-18 Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media when the inaugural 2008 national famine commemoration date plaque will be unveiled 15 years after it was held at the Custom House in Dublin. [12875/23]
Defence 2 questions
- 2023-05-16 Deputy John Lahart asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence for a report on his most recent engagement with the Women of Honour Group; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22698/23]
- 2023-05-16 Deputy John Lahart asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the current strength of the Defence Forces across all three services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22697/23]
Housing 2 questions
- 2023-05-18 Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage how many social homes were delivered in 2022; how this compares to 2021; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23645/23]
- 2023-05-18 Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage how many cost rental homes are to be delivered in 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23644/23]
Transport 1 question
- 2023-05-16 Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Transport when BusConnects in Dublin South West will be rolled out; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23146/23]
Education 1 question
- 2023-05-16 Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Education the plans her Department has for the transport of pupils to a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22735/23]
Finance 1 question
- 2023-05-18 Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Finance the regulations governing the bike-to-work scheme; if a person can change their choice of bike or e-bike during the process of purchasing their chosen vehicle; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23722/23]

New lobbying 45 returns

Alice Public Relations Health
- Community Neurorehabilitation teams
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 Health
- 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 · 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
Instinctif Partners Public Affairs Ireland Health
- Engagement with Irish and EU policy makers regarding EU regulation affecting pressurised Metered Dose Inhalers (pMDIs)
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
National Women's Council of Ireland Health
- Contraception scheme roll out
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
Home and Community Care Ireland Social Protection
- Campaign to change eligibility rules for social welfare benefits
Hanover Media Strategy Limited Health
- Ireland's readiness for the rollout of radioligand therapy
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
Janssen Sciences Ireland UC Health
- Sharing Invite to discussion series on 'Ireland & the European Health Union Series: What will it mean for rare disease''
Mental Health Reform Health
- New CEO of the HSE priorities
Construction Defects Alliance Housing
- Redress Scheme for Apartment Owners affected by Fire and other Defects
South Dublin Chamber Economic Development and Industry
- energy increases in costs impact on smes
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
Irish Heart Foundation · 2 returns Health
- Extension of sugar sweetened drinks tax
- Meeting and follow-up communication with John Lahart TD to discuss the Irish Heart Foundation's policy agenda
JTI Ireland Limited Trade
- To highlight the need to address the inconsistencies of current tobacco price lists displayed in retail outlets in relation to differing size, font, artwork and the selective nature of the products listed
Hume Brophy Justice and Equality
- Legislation governing assisted suicide
LGBT Support and Advocacy Network Ireland CLG Health
- Health (Assisted Human Reproduction) Bill 2022
Irish Kidney Association Health
- Document sent on the Human Tissue Bill
Irish Family Planning Association Health
- National and international policy on sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR)
Age Action · 2 returns Taxation · Social Protection
- Presentation to the Oireachtas Committee on Budgetary Oversight on the Report of the Commission on Taxation and Welfare
- Email to all TDs and Senators about the lost spending power of the State Pension
Irish Cancer Society Health
- Oireachtas Committee on Health
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
Center for Independent Living Justice and Equality
- ILMI submission to the Oireachtas Commitee on Assisted Dying outlining concerns of disabled people about proposed legislation
Oxfam Ireland Health
- Pandemic treaty
Irish Medical Organisation Health
- Welfare and safety of patients and workers in the Health system
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 Finance
- Commission on Tax and Welfare Report
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals (Ireland) DAC Health
- High Tech medicines policy in Ireland
Dublin Rape Crisis Centre Justice and Equality
- Inform on the work of DRCC in particular our We~Consent campaign
Rare Diseases Ireland · 2 returns Health
- Establishment and meeting of cross party group on rare diseases
- 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.
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 · 2 returns Health
- Rare Disease Policy in Ireland
- Rare Disease Policy in Ireland
Bloomfield Health Services Health
- Raise awareness of the need for Huntington's Disease and Bloomfield potential role in providing same. Inclusion of Bloomfield in the services covered by the PSRP scheme.

Paul Murphy — People Before Profit-Solidarity 1 vote · 22 questions · 24 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 22 total

Agriculture 7 questions
- 2023-05-16 Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will request a detailed report from HRI/IHRB as to how many meetings the Irish Thoroughbred Welfare Council has had, who attended and what progress has been made to date. [22668/23]
- 2023-05-16 Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine to provide a breakdown of how many thoroughbreds are re-homed per year directly from training yards [22669/23]
- 2023-05-16 Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the members of the public that were involved in the survey in relation to the first major public consultation into the impact of deer, that is, gun clubs, farming groups and so on (details supplied); the research that has been carried out into non-lethal deer population control; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22761/23]
- 2023-05-17 Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he agrees that more clarity is needed in relation to injuries sustained in relation to the policy that if a horse is injured at a track and does not die within 48 hours, it is not listed as a track death, including an explanation of the exact date a horse has died and why; if he will instruct Horse Racing Ireland to update its processes in this way; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23392/23]
- 2023-05-18 Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of non-coursing greyhounds born in 2022 that were entered on a system (details supplied) in 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23741/23]
- 2023-05-18 Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of non-coursing greyhounds born in 2022 that were entered on a system (details supplied) in 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23742/23]
- 2023-05-18 Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the cause of death of the 1,543 non-coursing greyhounds listed as deceased on a system (details supplied) in 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23743/23]
Education 4 questions
- 2023-05-17 Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Education if she will provide an update in relation to a capital appraisal for a school (details supplied) to assess whether a new building is required for the school. [23261/23]
- 2023-05-17 Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Education if she will provide an update in relation to the intended works for additional accommodation at a school (details supplied), promised one year ago. [23262/23]
- 2023-05-17 Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Education if she will provide an update in relation to an application by a school (details supplied) for emergency works funding for safety features including wiring and fire alarm, submitted approximately one month ago. [23263/23]
- 2023-05-17 Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Education if she will provide an update in relation to an application by a school (details supplied) for emergency works funding in relation to the upstairs floor, submitted approximately three weeks ago. [23264/23]
Health 3 questions
- 2023-05-16 Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Health to supply the name of any consultant in the public health service of Ireland who has the knowledge to diagnose and manage long-Covid in children; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22682/23]
- 2023-05-18 Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Health if he will ensure that there is an automated external defibrillator installed in the Walkinstown area (details supplied); and if not, the reason therefor. [23739/23]
- 2023-05-18 Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Health if he will fulfil the promises he made on a radio show (details supplied) and put protective zones in place with utmost urgency; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23746/23]
Defence 2 questions
- 2023-05-16 Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if he will elaborate on his recent remarks regarding the Triple Lock and Irish peacekeeping missions; his views on whether Ireland’s Triple Lock should be changed; if he would hope to change it; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20677/23]
- 2023-05-16 Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the rationale and criteria for the selection of the chairperson of the forthcoming series of public consultations on defence policy and neutrality; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20678/23]
Environment 2 questions
- 2023-05-16 Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the number of homes that have PV solar systems fitted and which are eligible for a smart meter but do not yet have one; if he has an estimate of the amount of surplus electricity in kWh and euro value being returned to the grid by those homes eligible for a smart meter but without a smart meter; and the reason, given the long delays in smart meter installation, homes that are eligible for smart meters but do not yet have them are not treated as equivalent to homes not eligible for smart meters and paid for their electricity surplus on the basis of a calculation of a "deemed" amount. [23186/23]
- 2023-05-16 Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the current average wait times for installation of a smart meter by ESB Networks. [23187/23]
Transport 2 questions
- 2023-05-16 Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Transport if he is aware of the persistent issue of unreliable Luas service on the Saggart line, with issues including schedules that are not being followed and Luas trams that are being diverted or frequently cancelled; if he will work with a company (details supplied) to create a permanent resolution to the problem and request more direct Luas services between Saggart and the Point during peak and off-peak hours and on weekends; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22759/23]
- 2023-05-16 Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Transport if he is aware of the difficulties faced by elderly people who are not computer literate and find it difficult to pre-book tickets and parking online before a journey; if he will ensure that the NTA introduces a designated person in each station to assist with these queries; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22760/23]
Foreign 1 question
- 2023-05-16 Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs if he is aware of the death of a child abroad (details supplied); if he knows that in the first three months of 2023, 17 Palestinian children have been shot dead by Israeli forces, noting that under international law, intentional lethal force is only justified in circumstances where a direct threat to life or serious injury is present; if he will publicly condemn these killings; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23103/23]
Housing 1 question
- 2023-05-18 Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage his views that local authorities and public servants delivering services should be required to put the rights and best interest of the child first when helping families presenting as homeless, including factors such as access to their school, medical and therapeutic needs, and also supporting family relationships and wider social support; if he agrees that every child who needs it should have timely access to a child support worker; if he will ensure that these supports for children facing homelessness are enacted immediately; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23750/23]

New lobbying 24 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
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 Banking and Financial Institutions
- Requesting information via PQs
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 · 7 returns Environment · EU Affairs · Agriculture
- Nitrates Action Programme 2023 Review - Economic Impact
- Nitrates Action Programme 2023 Review
- IFA Thomond Park Declaration on Climate Action - Balancing Climate Action and Food Production
- Nitrates Action Programme 2023 Review
- 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
Padraig Howard Development and Zoning
- lobbying of certain elected members of Clare co Co, to seek support for zoning submission in relationto the 2023-2029 CDP
Montague Communications Ltd Employment
- 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
Age Action Social Protection
- Email to all TDs and Senators about the lost spending power of the State Pension
EPIC Empowering People in Care Children and Youth Affairs
- To discuss Care Leaving Housing
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 · 4 returns Justice and Equality · EU Affairs
- Policing, Security and Community Safety Bill 2023
- Irish Navy's Deployment to Operation Irini
- Criminal Justice (Incitement to Violence or Hatred and Hate Offences) Bill
- Hikvision CCTV in Oireachtas
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 Senior Citizens Parliament Economic Development and Industry
- Presentation to Joint committee for Trade and Employment

Seán Crowe — Sinn Féin 0 votes · 2 questions · 28 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 2 total

Education 2 questions
- 2023-05-16 Deputy Seán Crowe asked the Minister for Education the number of blind and vision-impaired students who have received assistive technology from her Department in the past five years, broken down by year and by primary or second level; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22706/23]
- 2023-05-16 Deputy Seán Crowe asked the Minister for Education who is responsible for the training and the provision of technical support on assistive technology when it is awarded to blind or vision-impaired students by her Department; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22707/23]

New lobbying 28 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
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
Instinctif Partners Public Affairs Ireland Health
- Engagement with Irish and EU policy makers regarding EU regulation affecting pressurised Metered Dose Inhalers (pMDIs)
BioMarin International Limited Health
- Rare Disease Policy in Ireland
National Women's Council of Ireland Health
- Abortion Review
Healthy Homes Ireland Housing
- Established in 2021, Healthy Homes Ireland is an initiative between the Irish Green Building Council and VELUX. It is led by a high-level steering group of 16 leaders in construction, engineering, architecture, public health, and the environment.
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
Hanover Media Strategy Limited · 2 returns Health
- Ireland's readiness for the rollout of radioligand therapy
- Rare Disease Policy
Mental Health Reform Health
- New CEO of the HSE priorities
South Dublin Chamber Economic Development and Industry
- energy increases in costs impact on smes
Danone Ireland Health
- Sharing update in relation to Danone Ireland's new health commitments for its dairy, water and plant-based categories and seeking meeting to discuss the collective response to challenges of obesity and malnutrition.
LGBT Support and Advocacy Network Ireland CLG Health
- Health (Assisted Human Reproduction) Bill 2022
Irish Kidney Association Health
- Document sent on the Human Tissue Bill
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
Irish Cancer Society Health
- Oireachtas Committee on Health
Irish Pharmacy Union Health
- Meeting with Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health
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
Oxfam Ireland · 2 returns Health
- COVID vaccine access, the TRIPS waiver and Pandemic treaty
- Pandemic treaty
Coalition 2030 Health
- Call for Committee to host a discussion on the SDGs
Irish Medical Organisation Health
- Welfare and safety of patients and workers in the Health system
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
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
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