Sligo-Leitrim — week of Mon, 15 May — Watch Them Work

What your Sligo-Leitrim TDs did this week

Mon, 15 May – 21 May 2023 · 4 TDs · 1 bill voted on · 10 questions · 89 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 Frankie Feighan

Voted against 1 Martin Kenny

Did not vote 2 Eamon Scanlon · Marian Harkin

Eamon Scanlon — Fianna Fáil 0 votes · 0 questions · 0 new lobbying returns

Quiet week — no questions filed or new lobbying returns.

Frankie Feighan — Fine Gael 1 vote · 1 question · 0 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 1 total

Taoiseach 1 question
- 2023-05-16 Deputy Frankie Feighan asked the Taoiseach the proportion of the labour force that is currently made up of people with disabilities. [22248/23]

Marian Harkin — Independent 0 votes · 6 questions · 34 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 6 total

Education 3 questions
- 2023-05-16 Deputy Marian Harkin asked the Minister for Education if she will confirm the retention of a school transport route in Sligo for the 2023-24 school year (details supplied) [22530/23]
- 2023-05-16 Deputy Marian Harkin asked the Minister for Education if she will consider providing a Level 2 Leaving Certificate cycle for the 2023/2024 school year for students currently undertaking a Level 2 Junior Certificate Programme (details supplied). [22529/23]
- 2023-05-16 Deputy Marian Harkin asked the Minister for Education if she will meet with an organisation (details supplied) and reconsider a decision to withdraw recognition and funding from this organisation. [22532/23]
Housing 2 questions
- 2023-05-18 Deputy Marian Harkin asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the appeal process, if any, that is in place for farmers who unsuccessfully applied to local authorities to have lands zoned for residential or mixed use but is currently in agricultural use rezoned for agricultural use as part of their submission to the relevant local authority on the draft map published in November 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21855/23]
- 2023-05-18 Deputy Marian Harkin asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage for an update on how Ireland intends to implement the EU Biodiversity Strategy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18616/23]
Transport 1 question
- 2023-05-17 Deputy Marian Harkin asked the Minister for Transport the provisions that will be put in place following the introduction of E10 petrol to make E5 petrol available for use in small petrol engine equipment, i.e. chain saws, strimmers, pole saws and generators, which will be negatively affected by the use of E10 petrol; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23329/23]

New lobbying 34 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
Home and Community Care Ireland Social Protection
- Campaign to change eligibility rules for social welfare benefits
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
- Sheep Crisis
Psychiatric Nurses Association Health
- Closure of Beds Ballinasloe and Paramedic Union Recognition
Irish Heart Foundation Health
- Launch of a National Institute for Prevention and Cardiovascular Health and National CVD Prevention Council report
Abbvie Limited Health
- Dermatology waiting lists
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
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 · 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
Alcohol Forum Ireland Justice and Equality
- Community campaign to seek changes to the provisions of the Sale of Alcohol Bill (2023) to protect health, well being and strengthen the protections on children's rights.
Family Carers Ireland · 2 returns Social Protection · Community
- Reform carers allowance
- Invitation to launch for Heart of Gold
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
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
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

Martin Kenny — Sinn Féin 1 vote · 3 questions · 36 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 3 total

Transport 3 questions
- 2023-05-16 Deputy Martin Kenny asked the Minister for Transport if he intends to request a review of the current services of the A1/A2 bus route in Athlone, with a view to extending the service to Ballydangan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23190/23]
- 2023-05-16 Deputy Martin Kenny asked the Minister for Transport if he is aware of the leasing of 14 hectares of space within the port of Dublin in order to service previously expected Brexit-related traffic; if he will provide details on the cost of leasing this land; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23191/23]
- 2023-05-16 Deputy Martin Kenny asked the Minister for Transport if he will provide details of penalties and deductions for Bus Éireann service disruption by county between 2017 and 2022, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23192/23]

New lobbying 36 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
FTI Consulting Justice and Equality
- Jazz Pharmaceuticals contacted members of the Oireachtas requesting an introductory meeting about Jazz’s operations in Ireland and regulatory approved cannabis-based medicines.
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
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA · 8 returns Environment · Agriculture
- Nitrates Action Programme 2023 Review - Economic Impact
- 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
- 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
Hanover Media Strategy Limited Transport
- Introduction to Enterprise Holdings
Hume Brophy Justice and Equality
- Sale of Alcohol Bill
LGBT Support and Advocacy Network Ireland CLG · 2 returns Health · Justice and Equality
- Health (Assisted Human Reproduction) Bill 2022
- Hate Speech and Hate Crime
Migrant Rights Centre Ireland Justice and Equality
- Consideration of MRCI key asks in NRM reform for victims of trafficking.
Alcohol Action Ireland · 2 returns Health
- Sale of Alcohol Bill
- Office for Alcohol Harm Reduction
Age Action Social Protection
- Email to all TDs and Senators about the lost spending power of the State Pension
Pender & Associates Ltd Justice and Equality
- Gambling regulation
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
Vodafone Ireland Communications
- Introductory letter to provide an overview of the industry Shared Rural Network proposal.
Irish Council for Civil Liberties · 3 returns Justice and Equality
- Policing, Security and Community Safety Bill 2023
- Criminal Justice (Incitement to Violence or Hatred and Hate Offences) Bill
- Programme for Government: Human Rights Review
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
Alcohol Forum Ireland Justice and Equality
- Community campaign to seek changes to the provisions of the Sale of Alcohol Bill (2023) to protect health, well being and strengthen the protections on children's rights.
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
Family Carers Ireland Community
- Invitation to launch for Heart of Gold
Irish Penal Reform Trust · 3 returns Justice and Equality
- Phone call with Deputy Martin Kenny TD.
- Engage with TDs/Senators and key stakeholders on IPRT 'Progress in the Penal System' Annual Report
- IPRT attendance at Mental Health Reform event in Mansion House to engage with TDs/Sentaors.
Flutter Entertainment PLC Justice and Equality
- Meetings sought to discuss and clarify certain provisions of the Gambling Regulation Bill