Laois — week of Mon, 15 May — Watch Them Work

What your Laois TDs did this week

Mon, 15 May – 21 May 2023 · 3 TDs · 1 bill voted on · 8 questions · 52 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 Sean Fleming

Voted against 1 Brian Stanley

Did not vote 1 William Aird

Brian Stanley — Independent 1 vote · 8 questions · 28 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 8 total

Finance 3 questions
- 2023-05-16 Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for Finance his views on the very low interest rate levels that retail banks are offering for deposit rates to customers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22560/23]
- 2023-05-16 Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for Finance if his Department has spoken to the Central Bank or retail banks around increasing deposit interest rates for customers. [22561/23]
- 2023-05-18 Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for Finance if the State will be investigating whether a company (details supplied) has leaked any confidential State documents relating to tax to its own private clients, as could be the case with the company in Australia; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23914/23]
Environment 2 questions
- 2023-05-16 Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if those working on community employment schemes and in receipt of fuel allowance are entitled to apply for SEAI better energy warmer homes scheme. [22638/23]
- 2023-05-18 Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications following the announcement by his Department that credit unions have been appointed sustainable development goal champions for 2023 and 2024, if he will outline the tangible outcomes that can be expected from this announcement; and if any KPIs have been agreed between his Department and the credit union sector. [23723/23]
Health 1 question
- 2023-05-16 Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for Health when the commitment given in Budget 2023 to give GP medical cards to those with an income of less than the median wage will be implemented. [23193/23]
Public Expenditure 1 question
- 2023-05-18 Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform his views on whether a company (details supplied) will continue to be able to bid for State contracts while the Australian government investigates it for leaking confidential state tax documents to its own clients; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23913/23]
Social 1 question
- 2023-05-18 Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for Social Protection the Government’s intentions regarding the pension road map in 2018 to bring the State pension to the level of 34% of average income. [23749/23]

New lobbying 28 returns

Age & Opportunity Justice and Equality
- (1) The call to establish an Independent Commissioner for Ageing and Older People and (2) the need for a campaign to raise awareness and combat ageism
Environmental Pillar · 2 returns Environment
- Calling on elected representatives to support greater ambition within the negotiations with the European Commissions on the proposal for a regulation on Nature Restoration
- The need to reform the legal mandates of Coillte, Bord Na Móna and other public bodies
The Union of Students in Ireland Education and Training
- USI Lobby Day
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 · 12 returns Environment · EU Affairs · Agriculture
- Nitrates Action Programme 2023 Review - Economic Impact
- 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
- Animal Health
Society of St. Vincent de Paul Social Protection
- Engagement with Minister and elected representatives on the operation of the Community Welfare Service
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 a number of Oireachtas members in the Midlands and Clare regions to support our physiotherapy campaign
Irish Cancer Society Health
- Daffodil Day 2023
Chambers Ireland Finance
- "Revenue Commissioners regarding the Statement of Strategy 2023-2025"
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
Laois Chamber Alliance Economic Development and Industry
- Discussion regarding increased housing construction and availability in Laois and issues with talent and skills shortage in a number of sectors
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

Sean Fleming — Fianna Fáil 1 vote · 0 questions · 23 new lobbying returns

New lobbying 23 returns

DOCHAS - THE IRISH ASSOCIATION OF NON- GOVERNMENTAL DEVELOPMENT ORGANISATIONS · 2 returns Foreign Affairs
- Introductory meeting to discuss Dóchas and Dóchas members priorities
- Introductory meeting to discuss Dóchas members priorities and key issues relating to humanitarian crisis and Ireland's role in supporting those furthest behind across the world
Trócaire Budgetary matters
- Offical Development Assistance
Plan International Ireland Foreign Affairs
- Face to face meeting with the Minister for International Aid TD Sean Fleming - an introduction to Plan International Ireland
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA · 7 returns Environment · EU Affairs · Agriculture
- Nitrates Action Programme 2023 Review - Economic Impact
- Nitrates Action Programme 2023 Review
- IFA Thomond Park Declaration on Climate Action - Balancing Climate Action and Food Production
- Nitrates Action Programme 2023 Review
- IFA Thomond Park Declaration on Climate Action - Environmental, Social & Economic Sustainability
- Nitrates Action Programme 2023 Review - Water Quality
- Nitrates Action Programme 2023 Review - Nitrates Derogation
Comhlámh Foreign Affairs
- Appeal to Department of Foreign Affairs to end volunteering in orphanages
National Youth Council of Ireland Foreign Affairs
- Global Citizenship education and Global Youth Work
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.
ActionAid Ireland Foreign Affairs
- Met with Minister of State at the Department of Foreign Affairs with responsibility for International Development and Diaspora to discuss new Irish Aid funded programme.
Irish Development Education Association Education and Training
- Broad discussion on the work of IDEA members on Global Citizenship Education
American Chamber of Commerce Ireland Economic Development and Industry
- AmCham 2023 US-Ireland Business Report
Multiple Sclerosis Ireland · 2 returns Health
- MS Ireland lobbied a number of Oireachtas members in the Midlands and Clare regions to support our physiotherapy campaign
- 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 ONE Campaign Foreign Affairs
- Inform and seek greater support for ONE's international campaigns, ahead of Foreign Affairs council on 8th and 9th March on Multilateral Development Bank reform
Laois Chamber Alliance Economic Development and Industry
- Discussion regarding increased housing construction and availability in Laois and issues with talent and skills shortage in a number of sectors
Irish Street Arts, Circus and Spectacle Network Arts
- Increased practical, policy, legislative and financial supports towards the development of Street, Circus and Spectacle arts
Irish Hotels Federation Tourism
- Seeking measures to support recovery of Ireland's tourism and hospitality in response to global economic uncertainty, the energy crisis and increased levels inflation and cost of doing business

William Aird — Fine Gael 0 votes · 0 questions · 1 new lobbying return

New lobbying 1 return

Irish Cancer Society Community
- Daffodil Benches