Kerry — week of Mon, 15 May

What your Kerry TDs did this week

Mon, 15 May – 21 May 2023 · 5 TDs · 1 bill voted on · 43 questions · 148 new lobbying filings

Votes this week

Illegal Israeli Settlements Divestment Bill 2023

2023-05-17 · 1 vote · Sinn Féin PMB

A bill to impose certain prohibitions and restrictions with respect to the investment by the National Treasury Management Agency of the assets of the Ireland Strategic Investmen…

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A bill to impose certain prohibitions and restrictions with respect to the investment by the National Treasury Management Agency of the assets of the Ireland Strategic Investment Fund in undertakings which appear on the UN Database of companies operating in illegal Israeli settlements on Palestinian land; to require the Agency to ensure that such assets are not invested in such an undertaking (and, where it becomes aware that an undertaking in which such assets have been so invested by it is, or has been on the said UN database, to divest the assets of that fund from such investment); and to provide for related matters.

An amendment to the bill · motion passed 67–55

Voted for 1 Brendan Griffin

Voted against 2 Michael Healy-Rae · Pa Daly

Did not vote 3 Danny Healy-Rae · Michael Cahill · Norma Foley

Danny Healy-Rae — Independent 0 votes · 0 questions · 24 new lobbying returns

New lobbying 24 returns

BoyleSports Justice and Equality
- Gambling Regulation Bill 2022 - Introductory meeting with new Gambling Regulator CEO designate and other public officials
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
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
Catholic Education Partnership CLG Education and Training
- A general introduction of the Catholic Education Partnership to Oireachtas members, with a discussion on the (then) ongoing reconfiguration of patronage pilot project and the draft SPHE curriculum.
Irish Heart Foundation Health
- Launch of a National Institute for Prevention and Cardiovascular Health and National CVD Prevention Council report
Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers Association Agriculture
- Meeting with the Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture & Food on the price of fertiliser.
LGBT Support and Advocacy Network Ireland CLG Health
- Health (Assisted Human Reproduction) Bill 2022
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA · 7 returns Environment
- EU Nature Restoration Law
- Thomond Park Declaration on Climate Action - Land Use Change Issues
- 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
- IFA Thomond Park Declaration on Climate Action - New Funding
- IFA Thomond Park Declaration on Climate Action - Environmental, Social & Economic Sustainability
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
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
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 Health
- Rare Disease Policy in Ireland

Michael Cahill — Fianna Fáil 0 votes · 0 questions · 1 new lobbying return

New lobbying 1 return

The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA Development and Zoning
- Planning Permission along National Roads

Michael Healy-Rae — Independent 1 vote · 23 questions · 30 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 23 total

Health 6 questions
- 2023-05-16 Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Health the reason there have been difficulties experienced by home support workers with the pay and expense system (details supplied); when the matters will be rectified; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22556/23]
- 2023-05-17 Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Health if a new wheelchair will be supplied to a person (details supplied) with many medical needs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23488/23]
- 2023-05-17 Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Health the reason people with life-long disabilities are asked to submit reviews for their medical cards (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23503/23]
- 2023-05-18 Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Health if pharmacy fees will be restored (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23728/23]
- 2023-05-18 Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Health if he will expedite an appointment for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23747/23]
- 2023-05-18 Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Health if he will address the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23901/23]
Housing 5 questions
- 2023-05-16 Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he has plans to assist people who are building houses and who started prior to 25 April 2023 and waiver water charges due to the increase costs that have put serious pressure on people over the past year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22575/23]
- 2023-05-16 Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of applications and approvals for the first home scheme that have been made in counties Kerry, Cork, Limerick, Clare and Tipperary in 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22797/23]
- 2023-05-17 Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will confirm the number of applications and approvals that were made under the croí cónaithe apartment scheme in the cities of Cork, Limerick and Galway up to 1 May 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23477/23]
- 2023-05-17 Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the measures being taken to achieve a workable solution for retained firefighters (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23537/23]
- 2023-05-17 Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will address an issue of the cost of building in a ten-year period (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23551/23]
Agriculture 4 questions
- 2023-05-16 Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the reason for the delay in paying fishermen compensation; the timeframe for paying them in 2023 and ensuring there will be no loss to the State; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22390/23]
- 2023-05-16 Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the status of the fishing boat scheme (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22958/23]
- 2023-05-17 Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if a suckler scheme entry will be reviewed for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23493/23]
- 2023-05-18 Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will address the needs of tillage farmers (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23730/23]
Environment 2 questions
- 2023-05-16 Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if a new-build house (details supplied) in County Kerry will be included in the NBI roll-out; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22417/23]
- 2023-05-16 Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications his views on customers in rural areas being charged more than those in urban areas for electricity; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23182/23]
Children 2 questions
- 2023-05-16 Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if the Mother and Baby Institutions Payment Scheme Bill 2022 will be put as a priority before the summer recess of Dáil Éireann; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22653/23]
- 2023-05-17 Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if family resource centres will be guaranteed of their budget on a yearly basis (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23502/23]
Social 1 question
- 2023-05-16 Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Social Protection the status of an invalidity pension appeal by a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22578/23]
Justice 1 question
- 2023-05-16 Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Justice where and when he will meet the representatives of an organisation (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22401/23]
Finance 1 question
- 2023-05-17 Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Finance the reason persons are expected to pay such a high rate of tax (details supplied) when they are exiting from investments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23492/23]
Education 1 question
- 2023-05-17 Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Education if she will provide a school bus place for a pupil (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23394/23]

New lobbying 30 returns

BoyleSports Justice and Equality
- Gambling Regulation Bill 2022 - Introductory meeting with new Gambling Regulator CEO designate and other public officials
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
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
Catholic Education Partnership CLG Education and Training
- A general introduction of the Catholic Education Partnership to Oireachtas members, with a discussion on the (then) ongoing reconfiguration of patronage pilot project and the draft SPHE curriculum.
The Irish Hospice Foundation Health
- Establishment of the Special Oireachtas Committee on Assisted Dying
Society of Chartered Surveyors Ireland Housing
- SCSI lobbied on the Croi Conaithe (Towns) Initiative during the launch of its Real Cost of Renovation Report.
Stratagem (NI) Ltd Health
- Provision of audiology services and eye care services
Hume Brophy Justice and Equality
- Legislation governing assisted suicide
John Gallagher Communications
- Roll-out of mobile telephony infrastructure nationally
LGBT Support and Advocacy Network Ireland CLG Health
- Health (Assisted Human Reproduction) Bill 2022
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA · 9 returns Environment · Development and Zoning · Finance
- EU Nature Restoration Law
- Residential Zoned Land Tax (RZLT)
- Thomond Park Declaration on Climate Action - Land Use Change Issues
- Commission on Tax and Welfare Report
- 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
- IFA Thomond Park Declaration on Climate Action - New Funding
- IFA Thomond Park Declaration on Climate Action - Environmental, Social & Economic Sustainability
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
Center for Independent Living Justice and Equality
- ILMI submission to the Oireachtas Commitee on Assisted Dying outlining concerns of disabled people about proposed legislation
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
Meta Platforms Ireland Ltd Economic Development and Industry
- Sharing Meta's vision for the metaverse and exchanging views on how Ireland can position itself as a front-runner in Immersive Technologies.
Macra na Feirme Environment
- Macra's reaction to the academic research prepared by the EPA suggesting a reduction in livestock levels and the re-wetting of reclaimed land in order to meet its climate targets
Vulcan Consulting Limited Health
- Rare Disease Policy in Ireland

Norma Foley — Fianna Fáil 0 votes · 0 questions · 35 new lobbying returns

New lobbying 35 returns

TU Dublin Students' Union CLG Education and Training
- Leaving cert results
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
Dignity4Patients · 2 returns Justice and Equality
- Indemnity Fund held for victims and survivors of Michael Shine
- Indemnity Fund held for victims and survivors of Michael Shine
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
Galway Traveller Movement · 2 returns Education and Training · Housing
- Future sustainable funding for the Galway Traveller Movement Education project and diversity hub
- Traveller Accomodation
Marc Coleman Economic Development and Industry
- Impact on small business of Enterprise Policy and Foreign Direct Investment
Society of St. Vincent de Paul Education and Training
- Engagement with Minister for Education on new report on issue of voluntary contributions
Nursing Homes Ireland Health
- To inform the Ministers of the current crisis in care and of the threat to the viability and sustainability of the sector.
Ibec Economic Development and Industry
- Ibec's 'For Peace + Prosperity' Campaign
Irish Heart Foundation Education and Training
- CPR 4 Schools programme
John Gallagher Communications
- Roll-out of mobile telephony infrastructure nationally
Bank of Ireland Group plc Education and Training
- To share details of new research on financial literacy in Ireland and to advocate for greater levels of financial literacy education in the national curriculum.
LGBT Support and Advocacy Network Ireland CLG Health
- Health (Assisted Human Reproduction) Bill 2022
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA Environment
- EU Nature Restoration Law
American Chamber of Commerce Ireland Economic Development and Industry
- AmCham 2023 US-Ireland Business Report
Alcohol Action Ireland Health
- Operation Encompass
Teachers' Union of Ireland Education and Training
- Briefing meeting with Minister Foley accompanied by some of her officials in advance of TUI Annual Congress
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
Epilepsy Ireland Education and Training
- Seeking that provision be made for students with epilepsy who have a seizure during their exams to have access to a deferred sitting of the Leaving Cert exams
Irish Lung Fibrosis Association Health
- Irish Lung Fibrosis Association Newsletter as a matter of information regarding the work of ILFA on behalf of those living with pulmonary fibrosis in Ireland
Bookselling Ireland Education and Training
- Provision of free schoolbooks to primary school children, as announced in September 2022 in Budget 2023
Consultative Committee of Accountancy Bodies Ireland Education and Training
- Representations to officials from the Department of Education to modernise the leaving certificate accounting syllabus
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
Autism Spectrum Information, Advice and Meeting Point Ltd, Trading as AsIAm Education and Training
- Wrote to Minister Foley on impact of issues surrounding access to school transport were having on the education of Autistic students
Irish Second-Level Students' Union (ISSU) · 2 returns Education and Training
- Lobbying to change the senior cycle on the changes to paper 1 being moved to 5th year being retracted.
- Meeting of the Senior Cycle Redevelopment Partner's Forum
Ballina Chamber of Commerce Education and Training
- Attendance at opening of new St Marys Secondary School, Ballina, Co Mayo.
Transgender Equality Network Ireland Justice and Equality
- Email around gender recognition reform

Pa Daly — Sinn Féin 1 vote · 5 questions · 35 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 5 total

Enterprise 2 questions
- 2023-05-16 Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment further to Parliamentary Question No. 253 of 9 May 2023, if he will provide a breakdown of the number of complaints made to the CCPC for investigation for each of the years 2018 to 2022 and to date in 2023, in tabular form. [23000/23]
- 2023-05-16 Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment further to Parliamentary Question No. 253 of 9 May 2023, if he will provide a breakdown of the number of individuals or companies that had multiple cases reported against them for each of the years 2018 to 2022 and to date in 2023, in tabular form. [23001/23]
Health 1 question
- 2023-05-17 Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Health the reason there is not a day care health facility in County Kerry for those who have mental health issues; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23598/23]
Further and Higher Education 1 question
- 2023-05-17 Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the reason there are no provisions made for those who have been renting rooms in properties that are not registered with the RTB and are trying to prove independence when applying for SUSI grants (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23622/23]
Justice 1 question
- 2023-05-18 Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Justice if he will provide an update on the latest developments with legislation to disregard historic convictions for offences which targeted the LGBTQ+ community; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23725/23]

New lobbying 35 returns

BoyleSports Justice and Equality
- Gambling Regulation Bill 2022 - Introductory meeting with new Gambling Regulator CEO designate and other public officials
Age & Opportunity Justice and Equality
- (1) The call to establish an Independent Commissioner for Ageing and Older People and (2) the need for a campaign to raise awareness and combat ageism
FTI Consulting Justice and Equality
- Jazz Pharmaceuticals contacted members of the Oireachtas requesting an introductory meeting about Jazz’s operations in Ireland and regulatory approved cannabis-based medicines.
Environmental Pillar · 2 returns Environment
- Calling on elected representatives to support greater ambition within the negotiations with the European Commissions on the proposal for a regulation on Nature Restoration
- The need to reform the legal mandates of Coillte, Bord Na Móna and other public bodies
Premier Lotteries Ireland Designated Activity Company Public Expenditure and Reform
- Briefing on the operation of the National Lottery and the allocation of Good Causes funding
CHILDREN'S RIGHTS ALLIANCE - REPUBLIC OF IRELAND LIMITED Children and Youth Affairs
- Advocacy on Children's Rights Alliance Report Card 2023
Irish Bookmakers Association Justice and Equality
- General scheme of the Gambling Regulation Bill
Hume Brophy · 2 returns Justice and Equality
- Legislation governing assisted suicide
- Sale of Alcohol Bill
John Gallagher Communications
- Roll-out of mobile telephony infrastructure nationally
Law Society of Ireland Justice and Equality
- Criminal Justice System
LGBT Support and Advocacy Network Ireland CLG · 2 returns Health · Justice and Equality
- Health (Assisted Human Reproduction) Bill 2022
- Hate Speech and Hate Crime
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA · 7 returns Environment
- EU Nature Restoration Law
- Thomond Park Declaration on Climate Action - Land Use Change Issues
- 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
- IFA Thomond Park Declaration on Climate Action - New Funding
- IFA Thomond Park Declaration on Climate Action - Environmental, Social & Economic Sustainability
Alcohol Action Ireland Health
- Sale of Alcohol Bill
Age Action Social Protection
- Email to all TDs and Senators about the lost spending power of the State Pension
Pender & Associates Ltd Justice and Equality
- Gambling regulation
Cannabis Industry Council (Ireland) Trade
- On policy relating to cannabis specifically as it affects the cannabis industry
Center for Independent Living Justice and Equality
- ILMI submission to the Oireachtas Commitee on Assisted Dying outlining concerns of disabled people about proposed legislation
Irish Cancer Society Health
- Daffodil Day 2023
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 · 2 returns Justice and Equality
- Policing, Security and Community Safety Bill 2023
- Criminal Justice (Incitement to Violence or Hatred and Hate Offences) Bill
Rare Diseases Ireland Health
- Get Rare Aware - asking politicians to press government to deliver on Prog for government promise: Supporting the medical genetics service in Our Lady’s Children Hospital, Crumlin
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
Flutter Entertainment PLC Justice and Equality
- Meetings sought to discuss and clarify certain provisions of the Gambling Regulation Bill