Dublin West — week of Mon, 15 May

What your Dublin West TDs did this week

Mon, 15 May – 21 May 2023 · 5 TDs · 1 bill voted on · 17 questions · 315 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 Jack Chambers · Roderic O'Gorman

Voted against 1 Paul Donnelly

Did not vote 2 Emer Currie · Ruth Coppinger

Emer Currie — Fine Gael 0 votes · 0 questions · 13 new lobbying returns

New lobbying 13 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
Ibec Economic Development and Industry
- Ibec's 'For Peace + Prosperity' Campaign
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
Irish Cancer Society Children and Youth Affairs
- Maternity leave entitlements for cancer patients
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
Autism Spectrum Information, Advice and Meeting Point Ltd, Trading as AsIAm · 3 returns Health
- To mark World Autism Month, AsIAm ran the Same Chance Campaign. This campaign aimed to highlight the broad range of barriers which Autistic people experience in Irish society and seek improved support and public acceptance alongside calling for a National Autism Strategy / Autism Strategy Act
- Engaged with the House of the Oireachtas Commission and elected representatives on an initiative to support the parliament in becoming Autism-Friendly
- Engaged with the House of the Oireachtas Commission and elected representatives on an initiative to support the parliament in becoming Autism-Friendly
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

Jack Chambers — Fianna Fáil 1 vote · 0 questions · 36 new lobbying returns

New lobbying 36 returns

mytaxi network Ireland (trading as FREE NOW) Transport
- Engagement with Minister Jack Chambers on taxi supply and the sustainable transition of the taxi fleet.
TU Dublin Students' Union CLG Education and Training
- Cost of College campaign and commitment to taking action on the cost of college and funding of higher education.
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
Insurance Ireland Banking and Financial Institutions
- On behalf of members, to raise awareness of issues pertinent to the Irish motor insurance industry
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
St. Francis Hospice Dublin Health
- Enhanced Core Funding for St. Francis Hospice and re-designation to Section 38
Coach Tourism and Transport Council of Ireland Transport
- Issues in the Coach Industry, Introductory Email
Uplift Housing
- Request attendance at a housing meeting
Freight Transport Association of Ireland · 5 returns Transport · Education and Training
- Ukrainian Driving Licence, Non EU Permit, Migrant issues(security Cherbourg Port) Operational Costs
- Ukrainian HGV Licence, OPerational Costs, Security at French Ports (Migrant issues) non eu work permit
- Request Minister to meet with FTAI Members regarding Electric Trucks
- Invite Minister to launch the CBRE Kingspan Logistics Confidence Index Report 2023
- Request Minister chambers to present at briefing to highlight benefits of the Transport Operations & Commercial Driving Apprenticeship
Ibec Finance
- Importance of trading relationship between Irish aircraft leasing industry and India
Insight Consultants Agriculture
- To show how technology can help reduce our national greenhouse gas emissions
SSE plc · 2 returns Energy and Natural Resources
- Letter issued to brief on the GH2 hydrogen project.
- Briefing on the GH2 Hydrogen Demonstrator Project
LGBT Support and Advocacy Network Ireland CLG Health
- Health (Assisted Human Reproduction) Bill 2022
Independent Broadcasters of Ireland Communications
- Various matters relating to the Online Safety & Media Regulation Bill and Coimisiún Na Meán
American Chamber of Commerce Ireland Economic Development and Industry
- AmCham 2023 US-Ireland Business Report
Age Action Social Protection
- Email to all TDs and Senators about the lost spending power of the State Pension
Aer Lingus Transport
- Aviation recovery; EU fit for 55 policy developments
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
Shannon Chamber · 6 returns Tourism · Transport
- Shannon Chamber sought update on status of proposed transfer of Shannon Heritage sites in Co. Clare to Clare County Council
- Meeting the Minister of State, Jack Chambers T.D., in Shannon to seek update on the status of the National Aviation Policy review.
- Meeting with Minister of State, Jack Chambers T.D, to seek update on delivery on the Limerick Shannon Metropolitan Area Transport Strategy (LSMATS)
- Meeting with Minister of State, Jack Chambers T.D., in Shannon to seek update on N19 Shannon Airport Access Road Improvement Scheme.
- Meeting with Minister of State, Jack Chambers T.D., in Shannon to discuss support for EU Hub connectivity for Shannon Airport.
- Meeting with Minister of State, Jack Chambers T.D., in Shannon to discuss the Regional Airports Programme.
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 Street Arts, Circus and Spectacle Network Arts
- Increased practical, policy, legislative and financial supports towards the development of Street, Circus and Spectacle arts
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
Ballina Chamber of Commerce Tourism
- Meeting with Minister Jack Chambers TD to discuss the potential for Tourism development for Co Mayo.
Galway Chamber Transport
- Meeting with Minister of State Jack Chambers

Paul Donnelly — Sinn Féin 1 vote · 17 questions · 31 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 17 total

Justice 5 questions
- 2023-05-16 Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Justice if funding has been provided to increase the number of dogs in the Garda dog unit; and, if so, when these new dogs will come into service. [23094/23]
- 2023-05-16 Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Justice further to Parliamentary Question No. 388 of 25 April 2023, if he has received the necessary information from the Garda authorities to have this parliamentary question answered. [23095/23]
- 2023-05-16 Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Justice the number of WTE civilian equine instructors/trainers that work in the Garda mounted unit in 2022 and to date in 2023, in tabular form. [23096/23]
- 2023-05-16 Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Justice the number of competitions held for Garda personnel to apply to join the Garda armed support unit in 2022 and to date in 2023, in tabular form. [23097/23]
- 2023-05-16 Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Justice if there are plans to update the Criminal Justice (Public Order) Act 2003. [23098/23]
Health 4 questions
- 2023-05-16 Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health the number of consultant paediatric vascular surgeons working in the public health service; his plans to expand this number; and the international recommended best-practice ratio for paediatric vascular surgeons to population and current ratio. [23089/23]
- 2023-05-16 Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health the names of for-profit, voluntary and not-for-profit companies that provided home care support to persons on behalf of the HSE within CHO7 in the years of 2021, 2022 and to date in 2023; and the amount paid by the HSE for such works in the years in question, in tabular form. [23090/23]
- 2023-05-16 Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health the number of WTE neurology nurses in epilepsy working in Beaumont Hospital in 2022 and to date in 2023, in tabular form; and if this number will be further increased. [23091/23]
- 2023-05-16 Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health the number of incidents that the HSE pest control service within Dublin attended in 2021, 2022 and to date in 2023, in tabular form; and if there is an emergency out-of-hours facility available for this service. [23092/23]
Public Expenditure 2 questions
- 2023-05-16 Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform the number of suppliers currently on the Office of Government Procurement Multi-Supplier Framework for the provision of executive coach-hire services. [23085/23]
- 2023-05-16 Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform the revenue generated through visitors' entrance fees to heritage sites under the remit of the OPW in 2022 and to date in 2023, in tabular form. [23086/23]
Foreign 1 question
- 2023-05-16 Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs the dates in 2022 and to date in 2023 that the Irish Ambassador and or Deputy Head of Mission in Mexico has visited Cancún; and the purpose of each visit, in tabular form. [23100/23]
Defence 1 question
- 2023-05-16 Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the number of Defence Forces personnel currently undergoing training outside of the State; and the locations of such personnel. [23093/23]
Transport 1 question
- 2023-05-16 Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Transport if Iarnród Éireann will organise public meetings to discuss its plans regarding the DART+ Coastal North project. [23088/23]
Housing 1 question
- 2023-05-16 Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of requests his Department has received from Dublin City Council seeking funding to purchase additional emergency fire appliances in 2022 and to date in 2023; and the number of requests received that were approved, pending or refused in each of the years in question, in tabular form. [23084/23]
Social 1 question
- 2023-05-16 Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Social Protection the number of applications made for invalidity pension in 2022 and to date in 2023; and the number of applications made that were refused, in tabular form. [23099/23]
Agriculture 1 question
- 2023-05-16 Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the WTE staff, by grade, working within the import controls operations division within his Department as of 10 May 2023; the number of vacant WTE staff by grade within his Department; and when these vacancies will be filled, in tabular form. [23087/23]

New lobbying 31 returns

TU Dublin Students' Union CLG Education and Training
- Cost of College campaign and commitment to taking action on the cost of college and funding of higher education.
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
The Union of Students in Ireland Education and Training
- USI Lobby Day
Insurance Ireland Banking and Financial Institutions
- On behalf of members, providing input into pensions policy
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
Uplift Housing
- Request attendance at a housing meeting
Irish Life Assurance plc Social Protection
- New auto enrolment scheme for the introduction of mandatory pensions
Stratagem (NI) Ltd Health
- Provision of audiology services and eye care services
Society of St. Vincent de Paul Energy and Natural Resources
- Engagement with elected representatives and senior civil servants on the issue of energy poverty
Ibec Social Protection
- Pensions autoenrollment
John Gallagher Community
- Promotion of Policies of The Wheel for charity, social enterprise and community and voluntary sector
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
Irish Cancer Society Health
- Daffodil Day 2023
Coalition 2030 Social Protection
- We sent information re the SDGs to members of the CSPCRDI in advance of a Committee hearing on the SDG progress of their relevant departments
Chambers Ireland · 6 returns Justice and Equality · Finance · Social Protection
- Pay-Related Benefit for jobseekers
- Pay-Related Benefit for jobseekers
- Pay-Related Benefit for jobseekers
- Pathways to work
- Pathways to work
- Pathways to work
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
Epilepsy Ireland Social Protection
- Seeking progress on our campaign to improve access to the Free Travel scheme for people with epilepsy.
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
Autism Spectrum Information, Advice and Meeting Point Ltd, Trading as AsIAm · 2 returns Health
- Engaged with the House of the Oireachtas Commission and elected representatives on an initiative to support the parliament in becoming Autism-Friendly
- Engaged with the House of the Oireachtas Commission and elected representatives on an initiative to support the parliament in becoming Autism-Friendly

Roderic O'Gorman — Green Party 1 vote · 0 questions · 58 new lobbying returns

New lobbying 58 returns

Safetynet Primary Care Social Protection
- Accommodation for a Protection Application
Womens Aid · 2 returns Justice and Equality
- Domestic Violence Leave as part of the the Work Life Balance and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2022
- Domestic Violence Leave as part of the the Work Life Balance and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2022
Free Legal Advice Centres (FLAC) · 3 returns Children and Youth Affairs
- 16.01.23 FLAC wrote to Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth in relation to the current Review of the Equality Acts to seek an update on the status of the Review and the next steps of the Review process.
- 18.01.23 Letter in respect of the current Review of the Equality Acts (and the next steps in the Review process) on foot of the publication of the Government Legislation Programme for the Spring Session 2023
- 28.04.23 Letter in relation to the proposals to hold referendums in relation to equality, the family and care in November 2023.
TU Dublin Students' Union CLG · 2 returns Education and Training
- Cost of College campaign and commitment to taking action on the cost of college and funding of higher education.
- To improve transport links to TU Dublin Blanchardstown Campus
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
- Cost of Living Package
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
National Federation of Voluntary Service Providers Supporting People with Intellectual Disability · 3 returns Justice and Equality · Health
- Bringing attention to the signing of the Assisted Decision Making (Capacity) (Amendment) Act 2022
- Calling for action on the Recruitment and Retention Crisis in Intellectual Disability Services
- Calling for dissemination and implementation of the Health Dialogue Forum's Partnership Principles by key stakeholders
The National Advocacy Service for People with Disabilities Health
- posted hard copies of our recently published casebooks to all members of the Oireachtas
Localise Youth and Community Service CLG Children and Youth Affairs
- Invited Minister Roderic O Gorman DCEDIY as guest of honour to the Localise National Youth Volunteer Dublin Schools Graduation on 16/5/2023
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
- Refugee Accommodation and welfare issues for child refugees
- Child Poverty
National Forum of Family Resource Centres CLG Budgetary matters
- •Recognition of the Family Resource Centre programme as a distinct national programme within the wider C&V sector. •The Departmental policy oversight of the Family Resource Centre National Programme. •Scope for sustainability and development of the Programme. •Level of adequate and sustainable core funding.
Pinnacle Public Affairs Ltd Housing
- Provision of Modular Units
Uplift · 2 returns Housing · Energy and Natural Resources
- Request attendance at a housing meeting
- Invitation to meet to discuss Ireland leaving the Energy Charter Treaty. Asking via social media for confirmation of a date that Ireland plan to leave the Energy Charter Treaty.
Galway Traveller Movement Housing
- Traveller Accomodation
Childhood Development Initiative Children and Youth Affairs
- Withdrawal of 4% increase which was applied to all other Tusla grantees last year is a budget reduction. Email response from Department does not mention the proposed 2% reduction in ABC funding in 2024. Major concern for the Board of CDI, we signal now that it will not be possible to maintain the current levels of service provision without a cost-of-living increase, bearing in mind that we are in a situation of budget reduction.
Marc Coleman Economic Development and Industry
- Impact on small business of Enterprise Policy and Foreign Direct Investment
Pieta House Health
- Requested statutory support for Pieta's self-harm and suicide intervention programmes and for full implementation of Sharing the Vision
Childminding Ireland Children and Youth Affairs
- To raise awareness of current challenges for childminders and families using childminding services as well as the need for Childminding Ireland their representative body
Outhouse CLG Children and Youth Affairs
- The National LGBTI+ Inclusion Strategy
Banteer Community Childcare Services Limited Children and Youth Affairs
- ongoing costs and public funding
Ibec · 3 returns Justice and Equality · Children and Youth Affairs · Economic Development and Industry
- Integration and racism
- Core Funding for Early Years sector
- Ibec's 'For Peace + Prosperity' Campaign
Mental Health Reform Children and Youth Affairs
- Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Act 2015
Christian Aid Ireland Foreign Affairs
- Children's Rights, tax justice
John Gallagher Community
- Promotion of Policies of The Wheel for charity, social enterprise and community and voluntary sector
Ruhama Children and Youth Affairs
- Request to discuss accommodation unit for victims of trafficking
LGBT Support and Advocacy Network Ireland CLG Health
- Legislation re ban on conversion practices
Migrant Rights Centre Ireland Justice and Equality
- National Action Plan Against Racism
American Chamber of Commerce Ireland Economic Development and Industry
- AmCham 2023 US-Ireland Business Report
Jesuit Refugee Service (JRS) Ireland Justice and Equality
- In January 2023, JRS Ireland issued copies of its 2023 Intercultural & Interfaith Calendar to relevant Ministers and departmental officials.
Business in the Community Ireland Employment
- Invitation to speak at BITCI's Elevate Pledge Report Launch. Minister was unable to attend but sent a recorded message supporting our work.
Alcohol Action Ireland Health
- Operation Encompass
Age Action Social Protection
- Email to all TDs and Senators about the lost spending power of the State Pension
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
Shannon Chamber Housing
- Seeking consultation and communication with Shannon Chamber and Shannon Free Zone businesses on the proposed IPAS accommodation centre at Shannon Free Zone
Nasc Ireland Children and Youth Affairs
- Child Protection Training
Irish Council for Civil Liberties EU Affairs
- CJEU case against Hungary
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA Community
- Invitation from Lord Mayor to attend Integration Meeting
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
Galway Regional Youth Federation Company Limited by Guarantee Children and Youth Affairs
- Additional resources for youth services
Doras Luimní Justice and Equality
- Letter outlining concerns in relation to the reception and accommodation of international protection applicants
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
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
Transgender Equality Network Ireland Justice and Equality
- Email around gender recognition reform

Ruth Coppinger — People Before Profit-Solidarity 0 votes · 0 questions · 0 new lobbying returns

Quiet week — no questions filed or new lobbying returns.