Limerick City — week of Mon, 15 May

What your Limerick City TDs did this week

Mon, 15 May – 21 May 2023 · 4 TDs · 1 bill voted on · 19 questions · 288 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 3 Brian Leddin · Kieran O'Donnell · Willie O'Dea

Voted against 1 Maurice Quinlivan

Did not vote 1 Conor Sheehan

Conor Sheehan — Labour Party 0 votes · 0 questions · 3 new lobbying returns

New lobbying 3 returns

Unite the Union, Ireland Region Local Government
- Dismissal of four Unite members by Murphy International, including a shop steward, on what Unite believes to have been spurious grounds
Vulcan Consulting Limited Economic Development and Industry
- New Lilly Manufacturing site
Eli Lilly and Company Economic Development and Industry
- New Lilly manufacturing site in Limerick.

Kieran O'Donnell — 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
Uber Transport
- Correspondence and engagement on the taxi shortage in Ireland
Property Owners Association of Ireland Limited (IPOA) Housing
- Policy around the Private Rental Sector
Healthy Homes Ireland Housing
- Established in 2021, Healthy Homes Ireland is an initiative between the Irish Green Building Council and VELUX. It is led by a high-level steering group of 16 leaders in construction, engineering, architecture, public health, and the environment.
National Women's Council of Ireland · 2 returns Local Government
- Women in leadership and political participation
- A Toolkit Local Authorities on Supporting Family-Friendly Local Government
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 · 2 returns Housing
- Housing for All Stakeholder Conference
- National Homeless Action Committee
Wilson Hartnell Economic Development and Industry
- Briefing meeting with Limerick and Clare public representatives on Edwards Lifesciences’ operations in the region
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA · 15 returns Environment · Finance · EU Affairs · Agriculture
- Nitrates Action Programme 2023 Review - Economic Impact
- Nitrates Action Programme 2023 Review - Economic Impact
- Thomond Park Declaration on Climate Action - Land Use Change Issues
- Commission on Tax and Welfare Report
- 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 - Water Quality
- Nitrates Action Programme 2023 Review - Nitrates Derogation
- Tillage Sector - Nitrates Measures
Engineers Ireland Local Government
- Request to meet the newly-appointed Minister of State O'Donnell
Glenveagh Properties Plc Housing
- Housing for All and National Planning Framework
Hume Brophy Agriculture
- Education opportunities in the Irish veterinary sector
Ibec · 4 returns Housing · Local Government
- Draft Planning and Development Bill 2022
- Ministerial Guidelines on Sustainable Urban Housing: Design Standards for New Apartments
- Ibec's 'Better Housing, Better Business' campaign
- Business priorities for planning reform
The Irish Traveller Movement Justice and Equality
- Temporary exemption Part 8” of the planning process, to ensure Traveller accommodation included. Inequalities in Traveller mental health. Nomination of Chair to the Programme Board . Progression on Traveller accommodation . Inequalities in Traveller education . Impact of homelessness on Travellers
Uisce Éireann Housing
- Discussion regarding the draft Planning and Development Bill
SSE plc Energy and Natural Resources
- Letter issued to Minister Kieran O’Donnell
Orsted Onshore Ireland Midco Limited Energy and Natural Resources
- Letter regarding the growth of renewable energy in Ireland and the policy challenges facing green energy developers.
LGBT Support and Advocacy Network Ireland CLG Health
- Health (Assisted Human Reproduction) Bill 2022
Hanover Media Strategy Limited Energy and Natural Resources
- Activity related to joint venture between Ocean Winds and Bord na Móna, specifically Réalt na Mara Offshore Wind Farm Limited and Celtic Horizon Offshore Wind Farm Limited
MABS Support Company Limited by Guarantee · 2 returns Social Protection
- o raise awareness of the 12 month extension of the Abhaile funding and promote a need for the permanent continuation of the DMA Project.
- Objective: to raise awareness of the 12 month extension of the Abhaile funding and promote a need for the permanent continuation of the DMA Project.
Age Action Social Protection
- Email to all TDs and Senators about the lost spending power of the State Pension
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
Vodafone Ireland Communications
- To provide an overview of our programme to upgrade our 3G Network in Limerick to transition to 4G and 5G Networks.
Shannon Chamber · 3 returns Transport · Employment · Housing
- Follow-up on Submission made to Bus Connects Limerick
- To address issues affecting Chamber member companies in attaining visas for new hires from non EEA countries, described as cumbersome and inefficient, adding significantly to companies’ talent acquisition costs.
- Seeking consultation and communication with Shannon Chamber and Shannon Free Zone businesses on the proposed IPAS accommodation centre at Shannon Free Zone
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
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
Vulcan Consulting Limited · 2 returns Housing · Economic Development and Industry
- Housing for All and National Planning Framework
- New Lilly Manufacturing site
Eli Lilly and Company Economic Development and Industry
- New Lilly manufacturing site in Limerick.

Maurice Quinlivan — Sinn Féin 1 vote · 7 questions · 52 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 7 total

Housing 4 questions
- 2023-05-16 Deputy Maurice Quinlivan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will provide details of the progress made in establishing a democratically-elected mayor for Limerick; when the people of Limerick can anticipate voting in such an election; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22726/23]
- 2023-05-16 Deputy Maurice Quinlivan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the reason citizens completing register-to-vote forms are now required to pay for postage, when previously such forms could be sent via freepost; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22727/23]
- 2023-05-16 Deputy Maurice Quinlivan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the certification documents required by Approved Housing Bodies in a case (details supplied) before new units can be occupied; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23138/23]
- 2023-05-18 Deputy Maurice Quinlivan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the position regarding the case of a person (details supplied), where potential residents have been delayed from moving into the houses while they await the submission of certification documents required by approved housing bodies before new units can be occupied; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23669/23]
Education 1 question
- 2023-05-16 Deputy Maurice Quinlivan asked the Minister for Education about the case of more than 20 sixth class primary school children in Limerick who were issued rejection letters from the 11 post-primary schools that they applied for; to outline the steps that have been taken to date; the remaining steps that are to be taken to rectify this ongoing matter; and if a commitment can be given that such a distressing situation will not be repeated in advance of the next academic year. [22536/23]
Transport 1 question
- 2023-05-16 Deputy Maurice Quinlivan asked the Minister for Transport the safety measures, if any, that are being considered to ensure the safety of pedestrians and cyclist road users due to the high volume of HGVs driving along the N20 through the town of Charleville. [22489/23]
Justice 1 question
- 2023-05-17 Deputy Maurice Quinlivan asked the Minister for Justice the number of applications that have been received for the Garda trainee recruitment campaign 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23470/23]

New lobbying 52 returns

Age & Opportunity · 2 returns 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
- (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
SuperNode Ltd Energy and Natural Resources
- Book launch: 'Supergrid Super Solution’ -by Eddie O'Connor and Kevin O'Sullivan
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
Scale Ireland Economic Development and Industry
- Issues applicable to startups in relation to Start-up survey and regional summit
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA · 11 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
Hume Brophy Agriculture
- Education opportunities in the Irish veterinary sector
Ibec · 4 returns Economic Development and Industry
- Technology Ireland amendment for Digital Services Bill
- Direct business supports via National Training Voucher Scheme
- Joint Committee on Enterprise, Trade and Employment's Report on the Unified Patent Court
- The business case for the timely ratification of the Unified Patent Court Agreement
Chambers Ireland · 10 returns EU Affairs · Economic Development and Industry · Employment · Environment · Justice and Equality
- Sustainable Business Policy
- Sustainable business policy
- Corporate Sustainable Reporting Directive
- National Development Plan
- Remote working
- Housing
- "Public consultation on the proposal for a Directive on adapting non-contractual civil liability rules to Artificial Intelligence"
- "Strategy Statement for the National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS)"
- Environment and Planning Court
- Climate Action Plan
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
FleishmanHillard, Ireland Employment
- The closure of all our Argos stores and business operations in the Republic of Ireland.
MABS Support Company Limited by Guarantee · 2 returns Social Protection
- o raise awareness of the 12 month extension of the Abhaile funding and promote a need for the permanent continuation of the DMA Project.
- Objective: to raise awareness of the 12 month extension of the Abhaile funding and promote a need for the permanent continuation of the DMA Project.
Age Action · 2 returns Social Protection
- Email to all TDs and Senators about the lost spending power of the State Pension
- Email to all TDs and Senators about the lost spending power of the State Pension
Coalition 2030 Economic Development and Industry
- Call for Enterprise Committee to host a discussion on the SDGs
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 Communications
- To provide an overview of our programme to upgrade our 3G Network in Limerick to transition to 4G and 5G Networks.
Irish Council for Civil Liberties Justice and Equality
- Representative Actions for the Protection of the Collective Interests of Consumers Bill 2023
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 · 2 returns 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
- 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 · 2 returns Economic Development and Industry · Health
- New Lilly Manufacturing site
- EU Pharmaceutical Strategy
Eli Lilly and Company Economic Development and Industry
- New Lilly manufacturing site in Limerick.
Irish Senior Citizens Parliament Economic Development and Industry
- Presentation to Joint committee for Trade and Employment

Willie O'Dea — Fianna Fáil 1 vote · 7 questions · 29 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 7 total

Tourism 2 questions
- 2023-05-18 Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if she will provide an update on discussions with the European Commission regarding the Short-Term Tourist Letting Bill. [23457/23]
- 2023-05-18 Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the measures her Department is taking to address staffing shortages in the tourism sector. [23456/23]
Housing 2 questions
- 2023-05-18 Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the measures he is taking to reduce the cost of construction; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23068/23]
- 2023-05-18 Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage his response to the new home completions figures for Q1 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23067/23]
Social 1 question
- 2023-05-16 Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Social Protection if she intends to increase the levels of disability payments and allowances to reflect the very different costs of disability by severity and type of disability as outlined in 'The Cost of Disability in Ireland' report which was published by her Department last year; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22455/23]
Health 1 question
- 2023-05-16 Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Health if the HSE in the midwest will provide physiotherapy for children diagnosed with primary lymphoedema; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22702/23]
Justice 1 question
- 2023-05-17 Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Justice the number of applications that were received for the Garda recruitment campaign 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23625/23]

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
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
Wilson Hartnell Economic Development and Industry
- Briefing meeting with Limerick and Clare public representatives on Edwards Lifesciences’ operations in the region
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA · 13 returns Environment · Finance · EU Affairs · Agriculture
- Nitrates Action Programme 2023 Review - Economic Impact
- Thomond Park Declaration on Climate Action - Land Use Change Issues
- Commission on Tax and Welfare Report
- 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
- Tillage Sector - Nitrates Measures
Stratagem (NI) Ltd Health
- Provision of audiology services and eye care services
Hume Brophy Agriculture
- Education opportunities in the Irish veterinary sector
LGBT Support and Advocacy Network Ireland CLG Health
- Health (Assisted Human Reproduction) Bill 2022
MABS Support Company Limited by Guarantee · 2 returns Social Protection
- o raise awareness of the 12 month extension of the Abhaile funding and promote a need for the permanent continuation of the DMA Project.
- Objective: to raise awareness of the 12 month extension of the Abhaile funding and promote a need for the permanent continuation of the DMA Project.
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
Vodafone Ireland Communications
- To provide an overview of our programme to upgrade our 3G Network in Limerick to transition to 4G and 5G Networks.
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
Vulcan Consulting Limited Economic Development and Industry
- New Lilly Manufacturing site
Eli Lilly and Company Economic Development and Industry
- New Lilly manufacturing site in Limerick.