Meath East — week of Mon, 15 May — Watch Them Work

What your Meath East TDs did this week

Mon, 15 May – 21 May 2023 · 4 TDs · 1 bill voted on · 6 questions · 132 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 against 1 Darren O'Rourke

Did not vote 3 Gillian Toole · Helen McEntee · Thomas Byrne

Darren O'Rourke — Sinn Féin 1 vote · 6 questions · 69 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 6 total

Health 2 questions
- 2023-05-16 Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Health the criteria applied to the long-term illness scheme; if Addison's disease will be included in the scheme; if the scheme or other schemes will be extended to support people with the financial cost of coping with life-long chronic conditions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22363/23]
- 2023-05-18 Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 151 of 28 March 2023, the rationale for reducing the stillbirth registration criteria from 24 weeks to 23 weeks and 500 grammes to 400 grammes; the standards that guide this practice here and abroad; if consideration was given to the possibility of allowing all stillbirths to be registered should the parents wish to do so; the range of factors to be considered in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23896/23]
Tourism 2 questions
- 2023-05-18 Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the arts funding provided to groups in County Meath in 2022; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11465/23]
- 2023-05-18 Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media for an update on the short-term tourist letting Bill; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11466/23]
Environment 1 question
- 2023-05-16 Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the status of the Local Energy Assessment Fund funding for sustainable energy communities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22762/23]
Social 1 question
- 2023-05-18 Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Social Protection when she will update the stillbirth registration process; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23895/23]

New lobbying 69 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 · 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
- Calling on the Joint Committee on Environment and Climate Action to support ambitious national action on the Nature Restoration Law and the Land Use Review
The Union of Students in Ireland Education and Training
- USI Lobby Day
Instinctif Partners Public Affairs Ireland Environment
- Letter to members of the Oireachtas Committee on Environment and Climate Action regarding the proposed new European Commission Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR)
Uber Transport
- Correspondence and engagement on the taxi shortage in Ireland
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 Energy and Natural Resources
- Sharing of Pinergy’s market review and energy insights report which contained recommendations for energy market reform
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
- Nature Restoration Law and Land Use Review
- 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
Solid Fuel Merchants Ireland Justice and Equality
- Introductory Meeting to discuss issues affecting the industry
Society of St. Vincent de Paul Energy and Natural Resources
- Engagement with elected representatives and senior civil servants on the issue of energy poverty
Chambers Ireland · 23 returns Energy and Natural Resources · Housing · Public Expenditure and Reform · Environment · Communications · Transport · Economic Development and Industry · Finance · Justice and Equality · Defence
- Climate Action Plan
- Maritime Area Regulatory Authority
- Institutional Capacity
- Offshore Wind
- Renewable Energy Policy
- Offshore Renewable Energy Development Plan II (OREDP II)
- ComReg Customer Charter
- Sustainable Transport
- Town Centres
- North-South Interconnector
- Small Scale Solar strategy
- Town Centre First
- Offshore planning
- Sustainable Development Goals
- Sustainable Development Goals
- Electricity grid infrastructure
- Electricity Storage Policy Framework
- REPowerEU
- "National Cyber Security Strategy 2019-2024 Mid-Term Review Consultation"
- "National Cyber Security Strategy 2019-2024 Mid-Term Review Consultation"
- "National Cyber Security Strategy 2019-2024 Mid-Term Review Consultation"
- "National Cyber Security Strategy 2019-2024 Mid-Term Review Consultation"
- Electronic Communications Draft Strategy Statement 2023-25
Liquid Gas Ireland · 3 returns Energy and Natural Resources
- Correspondence from LGI regarding Liquid Gas Ireland policy report - ‘Liquid Gas - Making the ‘Just Transition’ more sustainable for rural Ireland’
- Correspondence from LGI regarding EU EcoDesign regulation revising energy labelling for space and combination heaters
- Correspondence from LGI in the context of comments made by Minister Eamon Ryan on BioLPG during the Oireachtas Environment Committee
Janssen Sciences Ireland UC Health
- Sharing Invite to discussion series on 'Ireland & the European Health Union Series: What will it mean for rare disease''
Wind Energy Ireland Energy and Natural Resources
- Development of offshore renewable energy.
Irish Heart Foundation Environment
- Launch of an All-Island Air Pollution report, and invitation to attend an online webinar outlining the report.
Friends of the Earth · 3 returns Energy and Natural Resources
- Windfall tax bill
- Meeting on Legislation on fossil fuel heating phase-out
- Dept of Housing and CRU at meetings of Joint Oireachtas committee on environment and climate action
MKC Communications Environment
- To provide an update on the circular economy and the waste management sector in Ireland
Teneo Strategy Ireland Limited Public Expenditure and Reform
- Delivery of Irish Infrastructure
SSE plc Energy and Natural Resources
- Briefing on the GH2 Hydrogen Demonstrator Project
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
DCC plc Energy and Natural Resources
- Lobbying was carried out on our behalf byLiquid Gas Ireland. Invitations to the launch of LGI's 'Just Transition' document, correspondence seeking clarity on comments on BioLPG, correspondence on new energy compensation scheme for businesses using LPG and BioLPG, correspondence regarding EU EcoDesign regulation revising energy labelling for space and combination heaters and correspondence on the Climate Action Plan 2023.
Prosper Meath CLG Health
- Invitation to Prosper Meath's 40th Anniversary Events
Irish Cancer Society Health
- Daffodil Day 2023
Coalition 2030 · 2 returns Environment
- We asked select members of the Joint Committee on Environment and Climate Action a question in advance of providing our witness statement
- Invitation to report launch
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
Irish Second-Level Students' Union (ISSU) Environment
- Debate Your Decision Maker Event Participation + Lobbying from ISSU

Gillian Toole — Independent 0 votes · 0 questions · 0 new lobbying returns

Quiet week — no questions filed or new lobbying returns.

Helen McEntee — Fine Gael 0 votes · 0 questions · 15 new lobbying returns

New lobbying 15 returns

Womens Aid Justice and Equality
- Invitation to Minister Helen McEntee to attend Women's Aid Annual Impact Report 2022 launch on 20 June 2023
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
Galway Traveller Movement Housing
- Traveller Accomodation
Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers Association Justice and Equality
- Meeting with Minister for Justice, Helen McEntee.
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
Jesuit Refugee Service (JRS) Ireland Justice and Equality
- In January 2023, JRS Ireland issued copies of its 2023 Intercultural & Interfaith Calendar to relevant Ministers and departmental officials.
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
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 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

Thomas Byrne — Fianna Fáil 0 votes · 0 questions · 23 new lobbying returns

New lobbying 23 returns

Olympic Federation of Ireland · 2 returns Sports and Recreation
- General introductory meeting
- Discussion on World Boxing and the Olympic Programme
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
Golf Ireland National Governing Body CLG Agriculture
- Proposed EU Regulation on the Sustainable Use of Pesticides
Horse Racing Ireland Agriculture
- Briefing on HRI and the strategic importance of Leopardstown Racecourse
Down Syndrome Ireland Sports and Recreation
- Meeting with Minister Thomas Byrne at Leinster House on 29 April
Nursing Homes Ireland Health
- To inform the Ministers of the current crisis in care in the nursing home sector and the severity of this crisis and the implications it is having on the ground.
CUMANN PEILE NA H-EIREANN "FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION OF IRELAND" Sports and Recreation
- Introductory meeting with Minister Byrne
Special Olympics Ireland Sports and Recreation
- Contacted Mr Thomas Byrne to invite to Special Olympics World Games in Berlin 2023
Hume Brophy Sports and Recreation
- Briefing on HRI and the strategic importance of Leopardstown Racecourse
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
Prosper Meath CLG Health
- Invitation to Prosper Meath's 40th Anniversary Events
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
Irish Hotels Federation · 2 returns 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
- 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
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