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

What your Louth TDs did this week

Mon, 15 May – 21 May 2023 · 5 TDs · 1 bill voted on · 29 questions · 199 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 Fergus O'Dowd

Voted against 2 Imelda Munster · Ruairí Ó Murchú

Did not vote 4 Erin McGreehan · Ged Nash · Joanna Byrne · Paula Butterly

Erin McGreehan — Fianna Fáil 0 votes · 0 questions · 32 new lobbying returns

New lobbying 32 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
Disability Federation of Ireland Social Protection
- DFI briefing on the CSO 2022 Survey on Income and Living Conditions
BioMarin International Limited Health
- Rare Disease Policy in Ireland
Insurance Ireland Banking and Financial Institutions
- On behalf of members, providing input into debate on access to financial services
Licensed Vintners Association Trade
- Seeking VAT 9% and TBESS extensions
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
National Youth Council of Ireland Children and Youth Affairs
- Support and funding for youth work and youth organisations
Hanover Media Strategy Limited · 3 returns Health
- Ireland's readiness for the rollout of radioligand therapy
- Rare Disease Policy
- The work of the Oireachtas Cross-Party Group on Cancer.
Ibec Economic Development and Industry
- Ibec's 'For Peace + Prosperity' Campaign
The Alzheimer Society of Ireland Health
- Meeting of the All Party Oireachtas Group on Dementia
LGBT Support and Advocacy Network Ireland CLG Health
- Health (Assisted Human Reproduction) Bill 2022
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA · 2 returns Agriculture
- Louth IFA AGM 2023
- Lamb Margins
Irish Family Planning Association Health
- National and international policy on sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR)
Center for Independent Living Justice and Equality
- Invitation to ILMI book "Conversations about activism and change" which celebrated 30 years of Independent Living in Ireland
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
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
Epilepsy Ireland Social Protection
- Seeking progress on our campaign to improve access to the Free Travel scheme for people with epilepsy.
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals (Ireland) DAC · 2 returns Health
- Outreach in support of a lung cancer screening programme in Ireland
- High Tech medicines policy in Ireland
Rare Diseases Ireland · 2 returns Health
- Establishment and meeting of cross party group on rare diseases
- 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
Vulcan Consulting Limited · 2 returns Health
- Rare Disease Policy in Ireland
- Rare Disease Policy in Ireland
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
Dundalk Chamber · 2 returns Tourism · Economic Development and Industry
- Tourism annual conference run every year by Dundalk Chamber
- Meet with Gov Minister to discuss economic position of Louth post Brexit

Ged Nash — Labour Party 0 votes · 3 questions · 47 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 3 total

Transport 1 question
- 2023-05-16 Deputy Ged Nash asked the Minister for Transport if he will provide an update on any progress the RSA has made since it closed the temporary driving test centre in Drogheda on the identification of a site for a new temporary centre and/or a site for a permanent centre in the town; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22844/23]
Education 1 question
- 2023-05-16 Deputy Ged Nash asked the Minister for Education when the new school building project for a school (details supplied) will commence; the timeline for completion of the project; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22750/23]
Finance 1 question
- 2023-05-18 Deputy Ged Nash asked the Minister for Finance the annual return on investments made by the Irish Strategic Investment Fund for each year since its establishment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23902/23]

New lobbying 47 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
CEWEP Ireland Environment
- Circular Economy and Net Zero Carbon 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
The Union of Students in Ireland Education and Training
- USI Lobby Day
Trócaire EU Affairs
- Business and Human Rights
Dignity4Patients · 5 returns Justice and Equality
- Indemnity Fund held for victims and survivors of Michael Shine
- Indemnity Fund held for victims and survivors of Michael Shine
- Indemnity Fund held for victims and survivors of Michael Shine re response to PQ
- Indemnity Fund held for victims and survivors of Michael Shine re response to PQ
- Office of DPP decision Not to Prosecute cases of sexual abuse by convicted criminal Michael Shine, former surgeon in Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital Drogheda
Insurance Ireland Banking and Financial Institutions
- On behalf of members, providing input into pensions policy
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
Louth Youth Federation Children and Youth Affairs
- Invitation to Oireachtas Briefing Key issues: Support a strategy with safe space for young people, youth clubs and projects ensuring quality buildings and facilities in all communities particularly through National planning guidelines-Support a unified counselling system for local youth-Amend the electoral acts to allow votes at 16 for local and European elections in 2024-Support the reinvigorating of youth clubs as a key grassroot activity for young people particularly in isolated communities
National Youth Council of Ireland Employment
- Sub-minima rates of National Minimum Wage
Comhlámh Foreign Affairs
- Appeal to Department of Foreign Affairs to end volunteering in orphanages
MKC Communications Environment
- Circular Economy and Net Zero Carbon policy
Ibec Economic Development and Industry
- Ibec campaign priorities for 'Better Housing, Better Business' and 'for Peace + Prosperity'
Construction Defects Alliance Housing
- Redress Scheme for Apartment Owners affected by Fire and other Defects
Intuit Inc. Banking and Financial Institutions
- Requested and had meetings with relevant Ministers, politicians and officials with the aim of seeking information on possible supports available to Intuit, a multinational IT company considering transferring its European HQ to Dublin.
Montague Communications Ltd · 2 returns Employment · Housing
- Need for strengthening of legislation to enable workers who want to work extra hours to be able to do so
- Redress Scheme for Apartment Owners affected by Fire and other Defects
John Gallagher · 2 returns Community · Communications
- Promotion of Policies of The Wheel for charity, social enterprise and community and voluntary sector
- Roll-out of mobile telephony infrastructure nationally
SIPTU - Services Industrial Professional Trade Union Local Government
- seeking information regarding the strategic plan for the county council
LGBT Support and Advocacy Network Ireland CLG Health
- Health (Assisted Human Reproduction) Bill 2022
Alcohol Action Ireland · 2 returns Health
- Section 12 Public Health (Alcohol) Act / Labelling of alcohol products
- Office for Alcohol Harm Reduction
Age Action Social Protection
- Email to all TDs and Senators about the lost spending power of the State Pension
Milltown Partners Group Limited Economic Development and Industry
- Requested meetings with relevant Ministers, politicians and officials with the aim of seeking information on possible supports available to Intuit ( https://www.intuit.com/ ) a multinational IT company considering transferring European HQ to Dublin.
Pender & Associates Ltd Housing
- Building and construction standards and regulations
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA · 7 returns Environment · Finance
- 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
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
Gerard Howlin Finance
- To lobby for the policy objectives of ILCU as set out in its document Lobbying Priorities 2022 and its detailed policy documents on funding for social housing, lending to SMEs and provision of micro-credit. To lobby for delivery of commitments to credit unions in the Programme for Government. To provide information to Oireachtas members on credit union issues of interest to them.
Unite the Union, Ireland Region Public Expenditure and Reform
- Dismissal of four Unite members by Murphy International, including a shop steward, on what Unite believes to have been spurious grounds
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
Irish Second-Level Students' Union (ISSU) Environment
- Debate Your Decision Maker Event Participation + Lobbying from ISSU

Joanna Byrne — Sinn Féin 0 votes · 0 questions · 1 new lobbying return

New lobbying 1 return

Louth Youth Federation Children and Youth Affairs
- Invitation to attend the Launch of the North South youth forum booklet 'Have Ur Say' created by young people form the North and South of Ireland

Paula Butterly — Fine Gael 0 votes · 0 questions · 1 new lobbying return

New lobbying 1 return

Louth Youth Federation Children and Youth Affairs
- Invitation to attend the Launch of the North South youth forum booklet 'Have Ur Say' created by young people form the North and South of Ireland

Ruairí Ó Murchú — Sinn Féin 1 vote · 7 questions · 33 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 7 total

Education 2 questions
- 2023-05-16 Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Education the plans to provide additional accommodation and space for a school (details supplied) in Dundalk which is a secondary school and also a further education centre; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22884/23]
- 2023-05-16 Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Education if she will provide an update on the progress being made to open additional units for children for September 2023 with autism at primary and second level schools in County Louth; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22883/23]
Tourism 2 questions
- 2023-05-18 Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if she is aware of the difficulties experienced by Irish-based applicants to the diaphonique contemporary music fund, part-funded by Culture Ireland (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23462/23]
- 2023-05-18 Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if she will outline her Department's plans to ensure that as many GAA games as possible are free to air; if she will outline her Department's engagement with the GAA and RTÉ in relation to GAAGO; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23463/23]
Housing 1 question
- 2023-05-18 Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will consider conducting a review into the administration and provision of adaptation grants for older people and those with a disability, currently under the remit of local authorities, due to the many issues being experienced with the current system; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22890/23]
Justice 1 question
- 2023-05-18 Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Justice the total number of protection and safety orders secured in courts in the Republic of Ireland where the respondent was living outside the jurisdiction for the past available 12-month period; the number of these that were successfully served on the respondent; the means by which they were served. [23888/23]
Further and Higher Education 1 question
- 2023-05-18 Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if he is aware of a pathway for a student (details supplied) who has completed a University of Ulster Foundation Degree in Integrative Counselling and who has been accepted onto the fourth year in IICP College Tallaght (1 year study, part-time) to complete an honours degree in counselling and psychotherapy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23889/23]

New lobbying 33 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
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
Uber Transport
- Correspondence and engagement on the taxi shortage in Ireland
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
Louth Youth Federation · 2 returns Children and Youth Affairs
- Invitation to Oireachtas Briefing Key issues: Support a strategy with safe space for young people, youth clubs and projects ensuring quality buildings and facilities in all communities particularly through National planning guidelines-Support a unified counselling system for local youth-Amend the electoral acts to allow votes at 16 for local and European elections in 2024-Support the reinvigorating of youth clubs as a key grassroot activity for young people particularly in isolated communities
- Invitation to attend the Launch of the North South youth forum booklet 'Have Ur Say' created by young people form the North and South of Ireland
Home and Community Care Ireland Social Protection
- Campaign to change eligibility rules for social welfare benefits
Hibernia College Education and Training
- Correspondence ensuring the BSc (Hons) in Nursing in General Nursing and the commitment by the HSE to facilitate the specialist placements.
The Irish Society for Autism Health
- Met with the Joint Committee on Autism to discuss Autism Policy
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA · 7 returns Agriculture · Environment
- Louth IFA AGM 2023
- 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
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
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
Irish Council for Civil Liberties · 2 returns EU Affairs
- CJEU case against Hungary
- Matters raised by Georgian NGOs
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 Penal Reform Trust Justice and Equality
- IPRT attendance at Mental Health Reform event in Mansion House to engage with TDs/Sentaors.
Autism Spectrum Information, Advice and Meeting Point Ltd, Trading as AsIAm · 4 returns 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
- Engaged with the House of the Oireachtas Commission and elected representatives on an initiative to support the parliament in becoming Autism-Friendly
- Engaged extensively with Joint Oireachtas Committee on Autism
- Engaged with the House of the Oireachtas Commission and elected representatives on an initiative to support the parliament in becoming Autism-Friendly