Kildare South — week of Mon, 15 May — Watch Them Work

What your Kildare South TDs did this week

Mon, 15 May – 21 May 2023 · 5 TDs · 1 bill voted on · 6 questions · 235 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 Martin Heydon

Voted against 2 Cathal Berry · Patricia Ryan

Did not vote 4 Fiona O'Loughlin · Mark Wall · Seán Ó Fearghaíl · Shónagh Ní Raghallaigh

Fiona O'Loughlin — Fianna Fáil 0 votes · 0 questions · 49 new lobbying returns

New lobbying 49 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
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.
Disability Federation of Ireland Social Protection
- DFI briefing on the CSO 2022 Survey on Income and Living Conditions
Sensational Kids CLG Children and Youth Affairs
- Following up on funding request towards project costs of building a new national child development centre
Plan International Ireland Foreign Affairs
- Meeting with Senator Fiona O'Loughlin in partnership with the Irish Forum for Global Education
Merchants QuayIreland Ltd Community
- Proposals re. drug treatment, homelessness, mental health and related matters
Saint John of God Hospital clg Health
- Charter of Human Rights for People Living with Dementia
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 · 8 returns Environment · EU Affairs · Agriculture
- Nitrates Action Programme 2023 Review - Economic Impact
- Nitrates Action Programme 2023 Review
- IFA Thomond Park Declaration on Climate Action - Balancing Climate Action and Food Production
- Nitrates Action Programme 2023 Review
- IFA Thomond Park Declaration on Climate Action - Environmental, Social & Economic Sustainability
- Nitrates Action Programme 2023 Review - Water Quality
- Nitrates Action Programme 2023 Review - Nitrates Derogation
- Sheep Crisis
Irish Life Assurance plc Social Protection
- New auto enrolment scheme for the introduction of mandatory pensions
Pat Conlan Development and Zoning
- Discussion of zoning changes proposed in the Kildare Draft Local Area Plan
Gibney Communications Education and Training
- To promote investment in research and development for physics and physics-based industries in Ireland.
Hume Brophy · 2 returns Agriculture · Justice and Equality
- Education opportunities in the Irish veterinary sector
- Legislation governing assisted suicide
County Kildare Chamber · 2 returns Economic Development and Industry
- Q1 Oireachtas Member Briefing
- Q1 2023 County Kildare Chamber Member Sentiment Report
The Alzheimer Society of Ireland · 3 returns Health
- To discuss the work of the All Party Oireachtas Group on Dementia of which Senator O'Loughlin is Chair
- Meeting of the All Party Oireachtas Group on Dementia
- Ongoing discussion regarding Blue Badge Parking permit for people living with dementia
ALONE Health
- Department of Health commitment to develop an action plan to combat loneliness
Mental Health Reform Health
- Members' Showcase in the Mansion House
LGBT Support and Advocacy Network Ireland CLG Health
- Health (Assisted Human Reproduction) Bill 2022
Alcohol Action Ireland Health
- Public Health (Alcohol) Act 2018
Irish Family Planning Association Health
- National and international policy on sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR)
Center for Independent Living · 2 returns Justice and Equality
- Invitation to ILMI book "Conversations about activism and change" which celebrated 30 years of Independent Living in Ireland
- ILMI submission to the Oireachtas Commitee on Assisted Dying outlining concerns of disabled people about proposed legislation
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
Coalition 2030 Education and Training
- Call for Committee to host a discussion on the SDGs
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
Epilepsy Ireland · 3 returns Health · Education and Training · Social Protection
- Discussed the WHO Global Action Plan on Epilepsy & Other Neurological Conditions (IGAP)
- 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
- Seeking progress on our campaign to improve access to the Free Travel scheme for people with epilepsy.
Irish Council for Civil Liberties Foreign Affairs
- Council of Europe Summit Reykjavik
Dublin Rape Crisis Centre Justice and Equality
- Inform on the work of DRCC
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 Penal Reform Trust Justice and Equality
- IPRT attendance at Mental Health Reform event in Mansion House to engage with TDs/Sentaors.
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

Mark Wall — Labour Party 0 votes · 0 questions · 27 new lobbying returns

New lobbying 27 returns

Association of Occupational Therapists of Ireland Health
- AOTI met with the Oireachtas Committee on Autism to set out the Occupational Therapy profession's perspective relating to the services and supports provided by the State for autistic people
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 · 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
Arthur Edward Guinness Community
- Return to public purposefulness for The Iveagh Markets (heritage real estate) which have become neglected
Insurance Ireland Banking and Financial Institutions
- On behalf of members, providing input into pensions policy
Premier Lotteries Ireland Designated Activity Company · 2 returns Public Expenditure and Reform
- Briefing on the operation of the National Lottery and the allocation of Good Causes funding
- Policy and regulatory developments directly impacting on the National Lottery
Home and Community Care Ireland Social Protection
- Campaign to change eligibility rules for social welfare benefits
Irish Life Assurance plc Social Protection
- New auto enrolment scheme for the introduction of mandatory pensions
County Kildare Chamber Economic Development and Industry
- Q1 2023 County Kildare Chamber Member Sentiment Report
Society of St. Vincent de Paul Energy and Natural Resources
- Engagement with elected representatives and senior civil servants on the issue of energy poverty
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
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA · 3 returns Justice and Equality · Agriculture
- Firearm Expert Committee (FEC)
- Nitrates Action Programme 2023 Review
- Sheep Crisis
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
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.
Alliance for Insurance Reform Banking and Financial Institutions
- Seeking policy decisions that will reduce the cost of insurance for our members and Irish society as a whole to affordable levels and keep it that way.
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 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
Flutter Entertainment PLC Justice and Equality
- Meetings sought to discuss and clarify certain provisions of the Gambling Regulation Bill
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

Martin Heydon — Fine Gael 1 vote · 0 questions · 59 new lobbying returns

New lobbying 59 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
Sensational Kids CLG Children and Youth Affairs
- Following up on funding request towards project costs of building a new national child development centre
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
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 · 18 returns Environment · Agriculture · Finance · EU Affairs
- Nitrates Action Programme 2023 Review - Economic Impact
- Irish Farmers' Association (IFA) 68th Annual General Meeting
- Pig Crisis
- National Agriculture, Food and Rural Development (NAFRD) Forum
- Farmer Horse Breeders
- Nitrates Action Programme 2023 Review
- Farm Safety
- IFA Thomond Park Declaration on Climate Action - Balancing Climate Action and Food Production
- Nitrates Action Programme 2023 Review
- Live Exports
- 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
- Lamb Margins
- Animal Health
- Pig Meat Prices
- Sheep Crisis
- National Dialogue for Women in Agriculture
The Irish Hospice Foundation Health
- Invited to attend local bereavement network event
Glenveagh Properties Plc · 2 returns Housing
- Housing for All and National Planning Framework
- Kildare's County Development Plan 2022 - 2028
Galway Traveller Movement Housing
- Traveller Accomodation
Pat Conlan Development and Zoning
- Discussion of zoning changes proposed in the Kildare Draft Local Area Plan
County Kildare Chamber · 3 returns Economic Development and Industry
- Q1 Oireachtas Member Briefing
- Press Release: Business Chief calls on the Government to defer company car BIK increase
- Q1 2023 County Kildare Chamber Member Sentiment Report
Ibec · 2 returns Food
- All-island Irish whiskey industry
- Irish whiskey protection in the United States
LGBT Support and Advocacy Network Ireland CLG Health
- Health (Assisted Human Reproduction) Bill 2022
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
Irish Thoroughbred Breeders' Association Agriculture
- During the period in question the ITBA engaged with both politicians and department officials regarding submission made and access to the Brexit Adjustment Reserve (BAR) fund. The subject of work permits for non-EU residents was also undertaken.
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
Vodafone Ireland Economic Development and Industry
- Highlight the role Vodafone technology can play in enabling farmers to reduce their carbon footprint, while increasing their productivity and efficiency.
Macra na Feirme · 16 returns Agriculture · Housing · Health · Transport · Environment
- letter to An Taoiseach outlining Macra concerns in relation to 8 different areas, the first area was the definition of a family farm
- Accessing affordable housing and addressing cumbersome housing planning guidelines
- 2. Disjointed and sparce healthcare services for rural communities.
- 4. No recognition or engagement by Government on a farming succession scheme
- 5. Lack of planning for the future of our rural communities informed by rural people.
- 6. Imposition of Quotas on Young farmers availing of grant aid support
- 7. Lack of public transport for rural Ireland
- 8. Proposals to rewet large areas of rural Ireland.
- Gresham House Irish Forestry Fund, Coillte and the Ireland Strategic Investment Fund
- TAMS 3 funding unduly penalising farmers using robotic milking
- Macra highlights the negative impact of the Minister for Agriculture pursuing a farm exit policy
- 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
- Macra call for a succession scheme to be in place before retirement scheme for farmers
- Consultation by Department of Agriculture on the sustainable use of pesticides
- Omission of construction costs associated with new Milking Parlours under TAMS 3
- National Dialogue for Women in Agriculture
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 Ó Fearghaíl — Fianna Fáil 0 votes · 0 questions · 25 new lobbying returns

New lobbying 25 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
Sensational Kids CLG Children and Youth Affairs
- Following up on funding request towards project costs of building a new national child development centre
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
Glenveagh Properties Plc Housing
- Kildare's County Development Plan 2022 - 2028
Pat Conlan Development and Zoning
- Discussion of zoning changes proposed in the Kildare Draft Local Area Plan
Horse Racing Ireland Agriculture
- Briefing on HRI and the strategic importance of Leopardstown Racecourse
Hume Brophy · 2 returns Justice and Equality · Sports and Recreation
- Legislation governing assisted suicide
- Briefing on HRI and the strategic importance of Leopardstown Racecourse
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
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
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA · 6 returns Environment
- 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
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
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 · 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

Shónagh Ní Raghallaigh — Sinn Féin 0 votes · 0 questions · 0 new lobbying returns

Quiet week — no questions filed or new lobbying returns.