Galway West — week of Mon, 15 May

What your Galway West TDs did this week

Mon, 15 May – 21 May 2023 · 6 TDs · 1 bill voted on · 78 questions · 267 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 Hildegarde Naughton · Éamon Ó Cuív

Voted against 2 Mairéad Farrell · Noel Grealish

Did not vote 3 Catherine Connolly · John Connolly · Seán Kyne

Catherine Connolly — Independent 0 votes · 36 questions · 34 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 36 total

Children 7 questions
- 2023-05-16 Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the number of eligibility assessments for childcare services under the Childcare Act carried out in 2022 and to date in 2023 with respect to those who state an intention to apply for international protection, broken down by year, decision, gender and nationality, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23157/23]
- 2023-05-16 Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the current waiting time between an International Protection Office referral for a second eligibility assessment for childcare services under the Childcare Act being received by Tusla and that assessment being carried out; the number of international protection applicants currently awaiting such a reassessment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23159/23]
- 2023-05-16 Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if there are plans for accommodation centres for age-disputed minors who are in the international protection process; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23160/23]
- 2023-05-16 Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if there are any plans to extend eligibility for the daily expenses allowance or an equivalent payment to international protection applicants living outside of designated IPAS centres, including those in the private rental market; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23161/23]
- 2023-05-16 Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the attempts made to contact applicants for international protection who were not offered accommodation by IPAS between 24 January and 28 March 2023 to notify them of their entitlement to the daily expenses allowance equivalent payment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23162/23]
- 2023-05-16 Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the number of vacant beds currently in all IPAS accommodation centres, including direct provision and emergency accommodation centres, broken down by county and type of centre, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23163/23]
- 2023-05-16 Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the total number of people who have not been offered accommodation by IPAS since 24 January 2023, broken down by age bracket, gender and relationship status, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23164/23]
Education 6 questions
- 2023-05-16 Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Education further to Parliamentary Question No. 119 of 23 March 2023, her plans to publish her Department’s review of the summer programme; the reason it has not been published to-date; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22852/23]
- 2023-05-16 D'fhiafraigh Deputy Catherine Connolly den Aire Oideachais maidir le Ceist Pharlaiminte 13643/23, soiléiriú a thabhairt ar an dul chun cinn atá déanta maidir leis an bplean chun beartas cuimsitheach don Ghaeilge sa chóras oideachais, idir leibhéal an oideachais réamhscoile agus leibhéal an oideachais do mhúinteoirí, a fhorbairt agus a fhoilsiú; cathain a fhoilseofar an beartas nua; agus an ndéanfaidh sí ráiteas ina thaobh. [22853/23]
- 2023-05-18 Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Education the estimated full-year cost of increasing the capitation grant at primary and secondary levels by 5%; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23754/23]
- 2023-05-18 Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Education the estimated cost of reducing the pupil teacher ratio by one point at primary level. [23755/23]
- 2023-05-18 Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Education the estimated cost of reducing the pupil-teacher ratio by one point at second level. [23756/23]
- 2023-05-18 Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Education the projected demand for school places at primary and second level for pupils with special educational needs for the school year commencing September 2023; and the estimated cost of providing sufficient places at primary and second level to meet this projected demand. [23757/23]
Tourism 6 questions
- 2023-05-17 Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if she has received a report (details supplied) which was set up to examine reform of the TV licence fee, which was expected in Q1 2023; the timeline for the publication of the report; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23435/23]
- 2023-05-18 D'fhiafraigh Deputy Catherine Connolly den Aire Turasóireachta, Cultúir, Ealaíon, Gaeltachta, Spóirt agus Meán maidir le Ceist Uimh. 76 ar an 26 Eanáir 2023, cén dul chun cinn atá déanta maidir leis an tríú gné den obair athbhreithniúcháin atá idir lámha ag Údarás na Gaeltachta maidir leis na córais agus maidir leis an gcur chuige atá i ngníomh ag an údarás faoi láthair chun tacú le cur chun cinn na Gaeilge sna cliantchuideachtaí agus maidir leis na bealaí ina ndéantar an t-ábhar a bhaineann leo a riaradh; agus an ndéanfaidh sí ráiteas ina thaobh. [23445/23]
- 2023-05-18 Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media further to Parliamentary Question No. 96 of 21 February 2023, the status of the legacy framework arising from Galway 2020; when the framework will be published; the reason for the delay in its publication; if she will provide a detailed breakdown of how the remaining €1 million from her Department’s contribution to Galway 2020 will be spent; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23451/23]
- 2023-05-18 D'fhiafraigh Deputy Catherine Connolly den Aire Turasóireachta, Cultúir, Ealaíon, Gaeltachta, Spóirt agus Meán maidir le Ceist Pharlaiminte 8506/23, soiléiriú a thabhairt ar stádas an fheachtais earcaíochta maidir le Coimisinéir Teanga nua a cheapadh; agus an ndéanfaidh sí ráiteas ina thaobh. [23449/23]
- 2023-05-18 D'fhiafraigh Deputy Catherine Connolly den Aire Turasóireachta, Cultúir, Ealaíon, Gaeltachta, Spóirt agus Meán maidir le Ceist Pharlaiminte 3701/23, cén dul chun cinn atá déanta ar an athbhreithniú ar chás na gcoláistí samhraidh; an bhfuil grúpa oibre bunaithe ag a Roinn; agus an ndéanfaidh sí ráiteas ina thaobh. [23452/23]
- 2023-05-18 Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the status of the implementation of the recommendations of the Report of the Future of Media Commission; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23450/23]
Social 5 questions
- 2023-05-18 Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Social Protection the estimated cost of extending paternity leave by two weeks. [23758/23]
- 2023-05-18 Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Social Protection the estimated cost of extending parental leave by two weeks. [23759/23]
- 2023-05-18 Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Social Protection the estimated cost of making the fuel allowance available for 32 weeks per annum, 40 weeks per annum and 52 weeks per annum. [23760/23]
- 2023-05-18 Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Social Protection the cost of reinstating the bereavement grant at a rate of €850. [23761/23]
- 2023-05-18 Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Social Protection the estimated cost of a €1 increase in each of the social insurance schemes, social assistance schemes, other weekly schemes and other schemes payments, in tabular form (details supplied). [23765/23]
Housing 3 questions
- 2023-05-18 Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of social housing units delivered in Galway city in 2022; the number of same that were new builds; the number of social housing units delivered in Galway city to date in 2023; the number of same that are new builds; if he will provide details of any analysis carried out by his Department into delays in the building of social houses in Galway city in 2022, and into any projected shortfall in the building of social houses in Galway City in 2023; if he will provide details of any engagement his Department has had with Galway City Council in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23455/23]
- 2023-05-18 Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage further to Parliamentary Question No. 118 of 9 March 2023, if he has received the report in respect of 2021, 2022 and to date from the Galway Social Housing Task Force; if so, if he will provide a copy of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23454/23]
- 2023-05-18 Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the estimated cost of implementing a review of local authority participation structures, excluding the strategic review of the Public Participation Networks, which was undertaken by the Department of Rural and Community Development; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23783/23]
Defence 2 questions
- 2023-05-16 Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence further to Parliamentary Question No. 601 of 21 March 2023, if he will provide an update on Ireland’s involvement in the European Union Military Assistance Mission in support of Ukraine (EUMAM Ukraine); the number of Defence Forces personnel deployed to the mission to-date; if the training of Ukrainian soldiers on EU soil has begun to-date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22851/23]
- 2023-05-16 Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the status of the promised statutory inquiry to identify systemic failures in the Defence Forces complaints system, including in relation to sexual misconduct; the timeline for the statutory inquiry; the terms of reference of the statutory inquiry; the person or body that tasked with carrying out the statutory inquiry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22850/23]
Finance 2 questions
- 2023-05-18 Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Finance the adjustment made for indexation of income tax bands and income tax rates when calculating the budgetary stance for Budget 2024. [23763/23]
- 2023-05-18 Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Finance the estimated additional savings that could be made by not indexing income tax bands and income tax rates. [23764/23]
Rural 2 questions
- 2023-05-18 Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the estimated cost of developing the 400 remote working hubs and the requisite support services identified in Our Rural Future and for additional remote working hubs in each of the 31 local authority areas across the country in 2024. [23752/23]
- 2023-05-18 Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development for a timeline on the implementation of rural proofing; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23751/23]
Environment 1 question
- 2023-05-16 Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications why the PSO levy has not been removed from the ESB bills in view of the effectiveness of the wind energy and solar power in recent years; what plans are in place to remove the PSO levy in totality; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23158/23]
Health 1 question
- 2023-05-17 Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Health the status of the development of legislation on safe access zones; the timeline for this legislation to come before the Houses of the Oireachtas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23306/23]
Public Expenditure 1 question
- 2023-05-18 Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform the estimated cost of introducing a living wage set at €13.85 per hour for public and civil service workers. [23762/23]

New lobbying 34 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 · 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
Galway Simon Community Community
- Gambling Regulation Bill Impact on Registered Fundraising Charities
Dignity4Patients Justice and Equality
- Indemnity Fund held for victims and survivors of Michael Shine
Uplift Housing
- Emailed Catherine connolly to request attendance at housing meeting
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 · 13 returns Environment · Agriculture · EU Affairs
- Nitrates Action Programme 2023 Review - Economic Impact
- Sheep Sector
- Thomond Park Declaration on Climate Action - Land Use Change Issues
- Nitrates Action Programme 2023 Review
- 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
- Nitrates Action Programme 2023 Review
- IFA Thomond Park Declaration on Climate Action - New Funding
- 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
- Targeted Payment for Sheep Sector
Comhlámh Foreign Affairs
- Appeal to Department of Foreign Affairs to end volunteering in orphanages
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
Ability West · 2 returns Budgetary matters · Public Expenditure and Reform
- Meeting with representative for further discussion, following on from earlier correspondence regarding declining compliance with HIQA standards, insufficient funding and pay parity.
- Notify local representatives of poor compliance with HIQA standards, confirmed by HIQA inspection reports. Identify contributing factor in the under-resourcing of Ability West services and issue of lack of pay parity for Ability West employees (Section 39 agency).
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
Galway Regional Youth Federation Company Limited by Guarantee Children and Youth Affairs
- Additional resources for youth services
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
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 Second-Level Students' Union (ISSU) Environment
- Debate Your Decision Maker Event Participation + Lobbying from ISSU

Hildegarde Naughton — Fine Gael 1 vote · 0 questions · 66 new lobbying returns

New lobbying 66 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
FTI Consulting Health
- Jazz Pharmaceuticals requested a meeting to discuss 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
Galway Simon Community · 5 returns Health · Community
- Letter of invitation to Minister Hildegarde Naughton to visit Galway Simon Services sent on 23rd February 2023.
- Itenerary sent to Minister Hildegarde Naughton on the 2nd March 2023, for her visit to Galway Simon Services.
- Minister Hildegarde Naughton visit to Galway Simon Services.
- Letter of thanks to Minister Hildegarde Naughton for her visit to Galway Simon Services
- Gambling Regulation Bill Impact on Registered Fundraising Charities
BioMarin International Limited Health
- Rare Disease Policy in Ireland
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
Uplift Housing
- Emailed Hildeguarde Nuaghton to request attendance at housing meeting
Merchants QuayIreland Ltd Community
- Proposals re. drug treatment, homelessness, mental health and related matters
Smarmore Castle Private Clinic Health
- asked for assistance and advice with health insurance companies
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
Threshold Housing
- National Homeless Action Committee
Connacht Rugby Sports and Recreation
- Assistance in completing the LSSIF grant agreement process in relation to the grants awarded to Connacht Rugby in January 2020 towards the redevelopment of the Sportsground.
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA · 9 returns Environment · Agriculture · EU Affairs
- Nitrates Action Programme 2023 Review - Economic Impact
- Sheep Sector
- 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
- Targeted Payment for Sheep Sector
Galway Traveller Movement Housing
- Traveller Accomodation
Front Line Defenders Foreign Affairs
- Correspondence related to the security and protection of human rights defenders at risk
Ibec · 3 returns EU Affairs · Economic Development and Industry · Food
- EU Data Act and healthcare sector
- Digital health skills report
- Food Drink Ireland positions on diet and nutrition policy
Nursing Homes Ireland Health
- To inform the Ministers of the current crisis in care in the nursing home sector and the severity of this crisis and the implications it is having on the ground.
Mental Health Reform · 2 returns Health
- Dual Recovery Research and PBS ahead of Dail Debate on Dual Diagnosis
- Reform of the Mental Health Act 2001
Irish Heart Foundation · 3 returns Health
- Primary Prevention of CVD
- Launch of a National Institute for Prevention and Cardiovascular Health and National CVD Prevention Council report
- Tobacco control and nicotine addiction measures
Hume Brophy Health
- Public Health (Alcohol) Act 2018
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.
Alcohol Action Ireland · 6 returns Health
- Zero alcohol product marketing
- Section 12 Public Health (Alcohol) Act / Labelling of alcohol products
- Public Health (Alcohol) Act 2018 and alcohol policy and Sale of Alcohol Bill
- Public Health (Alcohol) Act 2018 and alcohol policy
- Public Health (Alcohol) Act 2018
- Section 19 Public Health (Alcohol) Act 2018 Broadcast Watershed
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 · 2 returns Economic Development and Industry
- AmCham 2023 US-Ireland Business Report
- 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
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
Cannabis Industry Council (Ireland) Trade
- On policy relating to cannabis specifically as it affects the cannabis industry
Irish Cancer Society Health
- Daffodil Day 2023
Chambers Ireland · 4 returns Economic Development and Industry · Education and Training · Environment · Housing
- Productivity and Competitiveness
- Skills and Talent
- Decarbonisation and Energy
- Urbanisation and 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
CKU Centre for Counselling and Therapy Health
- Email Re sent to The Minister
Courtown Community Council Development and Zoning
- Contact made in relation to land transfer proposal going forward to Wexford County Council where the Council will dispose of a public land site in return for a site currently owner by a private developer.
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
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
Galway Chamber · 2 returns Economic Development and Industry
- Meeting with An Taoiseach Leo Varadkar
- Event with guest Minister Coveney to focus on the promotion and development of Galway City as the regional economic engine on Ireland’s West Coast.

John Connolly — Fianna Fáil 0 votes · 0 questions · 0 new lobbying returns

Quiet week — no questions filed or new lobbying returns.

Mairéad Farrell — Sinn Féin 1 vote · 14 questions · 38 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 14 total

Further and Higher Education 5 questions
- 2023-05-16 Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if he has anymore plans to encourage the use of more online learning given the accommodation crisis facing students; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22566/23]
- 2023-05-16 Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if his Department has had any engagement with the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage in relation to bringing forward legislation with regards to accommodation used as student digs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22567/23]
- 2023-05-16 Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the health units in the various universities that are currently offering on-campus abortion services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22568/23]
- 2023-05-16 Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the number of students who dropped out of university in 2022, disaggregated by university name, course family, (i.e. engineering, arts/humanities, science, and so on), stage of departure (i.e. 1st year, 2nd year, and so on) and EU vs non-EU student, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22569/23]
- 2023-05-16 Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if he will provide a list of universities which currently have an Irish language strategy/scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22570/23]
Housing 2 questions
- 2023-05-16 Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage further to Parliamentary Question No. 337 of 25 April 2023, when he will issue a circular to local authorities setting out the guidelines for the tenant-in-situ scheme for common situations where a tenant receives their HAP payment from one local authority, but it is a different local authority that wishes to purchase the property (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22436/23]
- 2023-05-16 Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if his Department’s policy to remove a social housing applicant from choice-based letting for a year following a first refusal of a housing offer and to remove the applicant from the housing waiting list for a year following a second refusal of a housing offer, or if this is up to the discretion of individual local authorities; if he will point to the legislative basis for such a policy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22499/23]
Social 2 questions
- 2023-05-16 Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Social Protection the number of applicants for disability allowance in each year since 2018; the number of these which were considered long-term/whole-of-life disabilities; the number considered rehabilitation appropriate applications; the number of successful applications under both categories, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22409/23]
- 2023-05-16 Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Social Protection if there are operational guidelines for medical assessors and social welfare inspections to allow for assessment of applications for disability allowance with a view to rehabilitation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22410/23]
Health 2 questions
- 2023-05-16 Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 433 of 8 February 2023, if he will investigate the reason a person (details supplied) has yet to receive their pandemic recognition payment. [22832/23]
- 2023-05-17 Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Health if he will provide an update on the provision of residential care service for adults with disabilities; the number of persons currently waiting for this service, by county, in tabular form; if his Department is looking at opportunities for developing new residential facilities for adults with disabilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23436/23]
Rural 2 questions
- 2023-05-18 Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development if the ReAct (Renewable Energy for self-sustainable Island Communities) is still open for applications or if there are similar schemes available for solar panels on Ireland’s offshore islands; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23729/23]
- 2023-05-18 Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development if her Department will provide funding for towns in rural areas to develop remote working hubs; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23781/23]
Finance 1 question
- 2023-05-17 Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Finance if he will provide a breakdown of the asset allocation of the National (Surplus) Reserve Fund, disaggregated by asset type and location, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23478/23]

New lobbying 38 returns

Irish Federation of University Teachers Education and Training
- Higher Education sectoral issues
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
INTO - Irish National Teachers' Organisation Education and Training
- Appearance by invitation to the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Education calling for increased investment to ensure all teachers in our primary schools are provided with appropriate professional development and supports to realise the ambitions within Ireland’s National STEM Policy.
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
Galway Simon Community Community
- Gambling Regulation Bill Impact on Registered Fundraising Charities
Uplift Housing
- Emailed Mairead Farrell to request attendance at housing meeting
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
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA · 10 returns Environment · Agriculture · Finance · EU Affairs
- Nitrates Action Programme 2023 Review - Economic Impact
- Sheep Sector
- Commission on Tax and Welfare Report
- 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
- Targeted Payment for Sheep Sector
National Youth Council of Ireland Education and Training
- Cost of Third Level Fees and Apprenticeships
Galway Traveller Movement Housing
- Traveller Accomodation
Vertex Pharmaceuticals (Europe) Limited Health
- Access to cystic fibrosis medicines in Ireland
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
Banking & Payments Federation Ireland Banking and Financial Institutions
- SME and overdraft issues
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
Ability West Budgetary matters
- Meeting with representative for further discussion, following on from earlier correspondence regarding declining compliance with HIQA standards, insufficient funding and pay parity.
Coalition 2030 Environment
- Invitation to report launch
Chambers Ireland · 2 returns Education and Training
- "Strategic Framework for Lifelong Guidance Consultation"
- "Literacy, Numeracy and Digital Literacy Strategy Consultation"
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
Macra na Feirme Agriculture
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture attendance on derelict rural housing
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
Credit Union Development Association Banking and Financial Institutions
- Amendments to the Credit Union (Amendment) Bill 2022.
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
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

Noel Grealish — Independent 1 vote · 7 questions · 29 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 7 total

Finance 3 questions
- 2023-05-16 Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Finance if he is concerned by the results of a recent Revenue survey which found that 30% of cigarettes smoked in Ireland are either illegal cigarettes or are being sourced by smokers from other countries; if he will take action to prevent access to and or the sale of such products; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22840/23]
- 2023-05-16 Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Finance the new or improved enforcement actions he proposes to take in light of a recent Revenue survey which found that 30% of cigarettes consumed in Ireland are either non-Irish-duty paid or illegal cigarettes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22841/23]
- 2023-05-16 Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Finance if he is aware of a recent survey by Revenue which found that one-third of smokers purchased their cigarettes on the black market or overseas in 2022; if he will initiate a public campaign to deter the high numbers of smokers who are purchasing illegal cigarettes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22842/23]
Health 2 questions
- 2023-05-16 Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Health if he will confirm when the Public Health (Tobacco and Nicotine Inhaling Products) Bill will be read at first stage in the Houses of the Oireachtas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23132/23]
- 2023-05-17 Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Health if he intends to instruct the HSE national estates to appoint one design team to deliver the model 4 hospital to UHG, to include the ED department, maternity unit, paediatric unit, cancer care centre and bedroom block; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23466/23]
Education 1 question
- 2023-05-16 Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Education the current status of an approved building project for a school (details supplied) which includes five new classrooms as part of a two-storey extension; when this project will proceed to construction; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22843/23]
Agriculture 1 question
- 2023-05-16 Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will provide an update regarding plans for a sanitary agreement to be established between Ireland and Algeria for dairy and infant formula; the engagements he or his officials have had on the matter since 2 February 2023; if he is working with the competent Algerian authority to agree timelines for the implementation of the agreement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23127/23]

New lobbying 29 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
Galway Simon Community Community
- Gambling Regulation Bill Impact on Registered Fundraising Charities
Uplift Housing
- Emailed Noel Grealish to request attendance at housing meeting
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 · 13 returns Environment · Agriculture · EU Affairs
- Nitrates Action Programme 2023 Review - Economic Impact
- Sheep Sector
- Thomond Park Declaration on Climate Action - Land Use Change Issues
- Nitrates Action Programme 2023 Review
- 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
- Nitrates Action Programme 2023 Review
- IFA Thomond Park Declaration on Climate Action - New Funding
- 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
- Targeted Payment for Sheep Sector
Solid Fuel Merchants Ireland Justice and Equality
- Introductory Meeting to discuss issues affecting the industry
Nursing Homes Ireland Health
- NHI met with the Regional Group to discuss the struggle to stay open, which is a significant issue of concern within our communities as it is forcing families to travel much further to avail of a nursing home place. Rising costs last year forced 17 private nursing homes to close their doors, many of which were family run homes.
ALONE Health
- Proposed changes to the Fair Deal scheme aiming to increase rental supply by enabling nursing home residents to retain an increased rental income
SSE plc Energy and Natural Resources
- Briefing on the GH2 Hydrogen Demonstrator Project
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 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 Justice and Equality
- 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 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

Seán Kyne — Fine Gael 0 votes · 0 questions · 37 new lobbying returns

New lobbying 37 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
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.
Galway Simon Community Community
- Gambling Regulation Bill Impact on Registered Fundraising Charities
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
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 · 3 returns Health
- Ireland's readiness for the rollout of radioligand therapy
- Rare Disease Policy
- The landscape for innovative and precision medicines in Ireland.
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA · 9 returns Environment · Agriculture · EU Affairs
- Nitrates Action Programme 2023 Review - Economic Impact
- Sheep Sector
- 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
- Targeted Payment for Sheep Sector
Vertex Pharmaceuticals (Europe) Limited Health
- Access to cystic fibrosis medicines in Ireland
The Alzheimer Society of Ireland Health
- Meeting of the All Party Oireachtas Group on Dementia
Mental Health Reform Health
- New CEO of the HSE priorities
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
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 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
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
Irish Dental Association Health
- Circulation of IDA Dental Workforce Plan to members of Oireachtas Health Committee
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
Galway Chamber Economic Development and Industry
- Event with guest Minister Coveney to focus on the promotion and development of Galway City as the regional economic engine on Ireland’s West Coast.