Wexford — week of Mon, 15 May

What your Wexford TDs did this week

Mon, 15 May – 21 May 2023 · 4 TDs · 1 bill voted on · 31 questions · 326 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 2 James Browne · Paul Kehoe

Voted against 1 Brendan Howlin

Did not vote 3 George Lawlor · Johnny Mythen · Verona Murphy

George Lawlor — Labour Party 0 votes · 0 questions · 6 new lobbying returns

New lobbying 6 returns

The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA · 6 returns Environment · Agriculture
- Nitrates Action Programme 2023 Review - Economic Impact
- 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

James Browne — Fianna Fáil 1 vote · 0 questions · 55 new lobbying returns

New lobbying 55 returns

Alice Public Relations Health
- Community Neurorehabilitation teams
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
Greyhound Racing Ireland Economic Development and Industry
- Introductory meeting discussing the industry in general and gambling legislation.
County Wexford Chamber of Industry and Commerce CLG · 2 returns Taxation · Budgetary matters
- 9% VAT rate to be extended. Irish tourism businesses, including hotels and guesthouses, are collectively the largest indigenous employer in the country. They are a critical part of our national and rural economy, supporting over 270,000 livelihoods prior to the pandemic including 10,000 jobs throughout Wexford and contributing €227m annually to our local economy.
- Temporary Business Energy Support Scheme . The scheme is not fit for purpose as most businesses cannot avail of the support. Many businesses who are currently struggling cannot show a 50% increase in wholesale energy costs for the reference period indicated.
Jack and Jill Children's Foundation Justice and Equality
- Relook at the Gambling Regulation Bill to address and find a solution for the negative impact it has on has on Charities
Plan International Ireland Communications
- Gambling Regulation Bill. Letter to the Minister of State, Department of Justice noting the potential impact of the current wording in the Gambling Regulation Bill on Registered Fundraising Charities
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 · 16 returns Environment · Agriculture · Justice and Equality · EU Affairs
- Nitrates Action Programme 2023 Review - Economic Impact
- Nitrates Action Programme 2023 Review - Economic Impact
- Rural Safety Forum
- Firearm Expert Committee (FEC)
- 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 - Balancing Climate Action and Food Production
- Nitrates Action Programme 2023 Review
- Nitrates Action Programme 2023 Review
- IFA Thomond Park Declaration on Climate Action - Environmental, Social & Economic Sustainability
- 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
- Nitrates Action Programme 2023 Review - Nitrates Derogation
- Sheep Crisis
Charities Institute Ireland Justice and Equality
- Meeting with Minister of State & Department of Justice officials on 21st February to consider incorporating changes to the proposed Gambling Regulation Bill 2022
BeLonG To Youth Services Ltd. Community
- Gambling Regulation Bill 202
Vertex Pharmaceuticals (Europe) Limited Health
- Access to cystic fibrosis medicines in Ireland
Irish Bookmakers Association Justice and Equality
- General scheme of the Gambling Regulation Bill
Outhouse CLG Justice and Equality
- Gambling Regulation Bill 2023
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.
Early Childhood Ireland Justice and Equality
- Gambling Regulation Bill
Entain Justice and Equality
- Proposals re the establishment of a Gambling Regulator.
Danone Ireland Food
- Meeting with Wexford TD and Minister of State at the Department of Justice and Equality James Browne at Danone's Wexford factory. Sharing an overview of the Danone business and our focus areas of health, sustainability, and our contribution to the Wexford area and beyond, as well as priorities including the development of an indigenous biomethane industry.
LGBT Support and Advocacy Network Ireland CLG Health
- Health (Assisted Human Reproduction) Bill 2022
The Alzheimer Society of Ireland Health
- To invite elected representatives to the launch of a new Day Centre for people with dementia
American Chamber of Commerce Ireland Economic Development and Industry
- AmCham 2023 US-Ireland Business Report
Alcohol Action Ireland · 2 returns Health
- Sale of Alcohol Bill
- Section 19 Public Health (Alcohol) Act 2018 Broadcast Watershed
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
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
Courtown Community Council · 2 returns Development and Zoning
- Contact made in relation to land transfer proposal going forward to Wexford County Council where the Council will dispose of a public land site in return for a site currently owner by a private developer.
- Multiple engagements to discuss the findings of the Smart Village Plan, the outcome of the Courtown Regeneration Partnership meeting and the proposed landswap. Multiple calls made to delay a decision on the proposed land swap to allow for meaningful consultation and full clarity and transparency with the local people.
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
Simon Communities of Ireland Justice and Equality
- Gambling Regulation Bill 2022
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 · 2 returns Health · Justice and Equality
- 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
- Wrote to Minister James Browne on the forthcoming Gambling Regulation Legislation, as part of a campaign organised by the Charities Institute of Ireland
Flutter Entertainment PLC Justice and Equality
- Meetings sought to discuss and clarify certain provisions of the Gambling Regulation Bill

Johnny Mythen — Sinn Féin 0 votes · 0 questions · 31 new lobbying returns

New lobbying 31 returns

Alice Public Relations Health
- Community Neurorehabilitation teams
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
County Wexford Chamber of Industry and Commerce CLG · 2 returns Taxation · Budgetary matters
- 9% VAT rate to be extended. Irish tourism businesses, including hotels and guesthouses, are collectively the largest indigenous employer in the country. They are a critical part of our national and rural economy, supporting over 270,000 livelihoods prior to the pandemic including 10,000 jobs throughout Wexford and contributing €227m annually to our local economy.
- Temporary Business Energy Support Scheme . The scheme is not fit for purpose as most businesses cannot avail of the support. Many businesses who are currently struggling cannot show a 50% increase in wholesale energy costs for the reference period indicated.
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 Arts
- Future Business Model Plans and Long-term Vision for the Media Sector.
Comhlámh Foreign Affairs
- Appeal to Department of Foreign Affairs to end volunteering in orphanages
Chambers Ireland · 5 returns Agriculture · Economic Development and Industry
- Climate Action
- Climate Action
- Climate Action
- Trade
- Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine regarding Statement of Strategy 2023-2026
Irish Wheelchair Association (IWA) Sports and Recreation
- Response to invitation from Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport and Media to Irish Wheelchair Association to make a submission on inclusion in sport under the theme of sport and disability.
LGBT Support and Advocacy Network Ireland CLG Health
- Health (Assisted Human Reproduction) Bill 2022
The Alzheimer Society of Ireland Health
- To invite elected representatives to the launch of a new Day Centre for people with dementia
Age Action Social Protection
- Email to all TDs and Senators about the lost spending power of the State Pension
Irish Cancer Society Health
- Daffodil Day 2023
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA · 7 returns Environment · Agriculture
- 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
- Food Vision 2030 - Dairy Report
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
Hanover Media Strategy Limited Economic Development and Industry
- Update on Amazon Prime's Irish Original Series and on the findings of a report assessing the contribution of subscription video-on demand providers to European content production.
Courtown Community Council · 2 returns Development and Zoning
- Contact made in relation to land transfer proposal going forward to Wexford County Council where the Council will dispose of a public land site in return for a site currently owner by a private developer.
- Multiple engagements to discuss the findings of the Smart Village Plan, the outcome of the Courtown Regeneration Partnership meeting and the proposed landswap. Multiple calls made to delay a decision on the proposed land swap to allow for meaningful consultation and full clarity and transparency with the local people.
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
Social Innovation Growth Fund Ireland Limited trading as Rethink Ireland. Sports and Recreation
- Submission to Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport and Media"

Verona Murphy — Independent 0 votes · 11 questions · 35 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 11 total

Tourism 6 questions
- 2023-05-18 Deputy Verona Murphy asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the provision that her Department is making to introduce financial supports to the tourism sector for the development of sustainable policies; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23938/23]
- 2023-05-18 Deputy Verona Murphy asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media what discussions her Department is currently engaged with in respect of extending the special 9% vat rate for the hospitality sector beyond September 2023; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23703/23]
- 2023-05-18 Deputy Verona Murphy asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media what immediate provisions her Department is taking to support tourism businesses which will be gravely impacted by the lack of available tourism beds for the 2023 season; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23707/23]
- 2023-05-18 Deputy Verona Murphy asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media what provisions her Department is taking to introduce financial supports to the tourism sector for the development of sustainable policies; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23706/23]
- 2023-05-18 Deputy Verona Murphy asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media what engagement her Department has had with an organisation (details supplied) in regards to the hire car shortage and increased rental costs that are impacting on rural tourism in County Wexford and beyond; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23704/23]
- 2023-05-18 Deputy Verona Murphy asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media what measures her Department are taking to address the employment vacancies and skills shortages in the tourism trade; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23705/23]
Health 5 questions
- 2023-05-16 Deputy Verona Murphy asked the Minister for Health the number of whole-time-equivalent consultant vascular surgeons attached to University Hospital Waterford in 2021, 2022 and to date in 2023, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22782/23]
- 2023-05-16 Deputy Verona Murphy asked the Minister for Health his plans to provide a dedicated chronic disease clinic in Wexford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22783/23]
- 2023-05-16 Deputy Verona Murphy asked the Minister for Health the number of whole-time-equivalent radiographer sonographers working in Wexford General Hospital in 2021, 2022 and to date in 2023, in tabular form; if this number will be further increased; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22784/23]
- 2023-05-16 Deputy Verona Murphy asked the Minister for Health the number of orthopaedic surgeries carried out at Wexford General Hospital in 2022 and to date in 2023, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22785/23]
- 2023-05-16 Deputy Verona Murphy asked the Minister for Health the considerations his Department is giving to the inclusion of the drugs saxenda and ozempic, both now recognised as valuable medications in the treatment of obesity, to the drugs payment scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22800/23]

New lobbying 35 returns

Alice Public Relations Health
- Community Neurorehabilitation teams
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
County Wexford Chamber of Industry and Commerce CLG · 2 returns Taxation · Budgetary matters
- 9% VAT rate to be extended. Irish tourism businesses, including hotels and guesthouses, are collectively the largest indigenous employer in the country. They are a critical part of our national and rural economy, supporting over 270,000 livelihoods prior to the pandemic including 10,000 jobs throughout Wexford and contributing €227m annually to our local economy.
- Temporary Business Energy Support Scheme . The scheme is not fit for purpose as most businesses cannot avail of the support. Many businesses who are currently struggling cannot show a 50% increase in wholesale energy costs for the reference period indicated.
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
Nursing Homes Ireland Health
- NHI met with the Regional Group to discuss the struggle to stay open, which is a significant issue of concern within our communities as it is forcing families to travel much further to avail of a nursing home place. Rising costs last year forced 17 private nursing homes to close their doors, many of which were family run homes.
ALONE Health
- Proposed changes to the Fair Deal scheme aiming to increase rental supply by enabling nursing home residents to retain an increased rental income
LGBT Support and Advocacy Network Ireland CLG Health
- Health (Assisted Human Reproduction) Bill 2022
The Alzheimer Society of Ireland Health
- To invite elected representatives to the launch of a new Day Centre for people with dementia
Age Action Social Protection
- Email to all TDs and Senators about the lost spending power of the State Pension
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
Irish Council for Civil Liberties Justice and Equality
- Hikvision CCTV in Oireachtas
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
Irish Dental Association Health
- Update re engagement with Minister for Health
Courtown Community Council · 2 returns Development and Zoning
- Contact made in relation to land transfer proposal going forward to Wexford County Council where the Council will dispose of a public land site in return for a site currently owner by a private developer.
- Multiple engagements to discuss the findings of the Smart Village Plan, the outcome of the Courtown Regeneration Partnership meeting and the proposed landswap. Multiple calls made to delay a decision on the proposed land swap to allow for meaningful consultation and full clarity and transparency with the local people.
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
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 Housing
- Housing for All and National Planning Framework