Carlow-Kilkenny — week of Mon, 18 Sept

What your Carlow-Kilkenny TDs did this week

Mon, 18 Sept – 24 Sept 2023 · 5 TDs · 1 bill voted on · 27 questions · 264 new lobbying filings

Votes this week

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business

2023-09-20 · 1 vote

The week's Dáil business schedule · motion passed 67–56

Voted for 4 Jennifer Murnane O'Connor · John McGuinness · John Paul Phelan · Malcolm Noonan

Voted against 1 Kathleen Funchion

Did not vote 3 Catherine Callaghan · Natasha Newsome Drennan · Peter 'Chap' Cleere

Catherine Callaghan — Fine Gael 0 votes · 0 questions · 0 new lobbying returns

Quiet week — no questions filed or new lobbying returns.

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor — Fianna Fáil 1 vote · 3 questions · 54 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 3 total

Environment 1 question
- 2023-09-20 Deputy Jennifer Murnane O'Connor asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the reason that an area (details supplied) is underserviced for broadband; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39529/23]
Health 1 question
- 2023-09-20 Deputy Jennifer Murnane O'Connor asked the Minister for Health the considerations that 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 or medical card scheme for non-diabetic patients; if there are plans to widen the prescription of saxenda and ozempic to medical card holders with a BMI of greater than 35 as a preventative medicine or to those over 70 years; to outline the current criteria being used to determine prescribing these drugs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40310/23]
Further and Higher Education 1 question
- 2023-09-21 Deputy Jennifer Murnane O'Connor asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science what plans and funding he has in place for student accommodation in Carlow, now that it is a university town and county; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40746/23]

New lobbying 54 returns

BoyleSports Justice and Equality
- Gambling Regulation Bill 2022 - Letter with a meeting invite sent to relevant TD's in relation to certain sections of the Gambling Regulation Bill 2022
Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers Association Agriculture
- Support for the Sheep Sector
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA · 7 returns Finance · Taxation · Agriculture
- IFA Budget 2024 Submission - Measures to Support Farm Enterprises - Farm Schemes
- IFA Budget 2024 Submission - Taxation measures to Support Farm Succession, Transfer and Partnerships
- IFA Budget 2024 Submission - Residential Zoned Land Tax (RZLT)
- New Ash Dieback Scheme
- IFA Budget 2024 Submission - Measures to Support Climate Action
- Budget 2024 - IFA Submission to Government
- Roadside Ash Trees and Ash Dieback
AIRO Racing CLG Justice and Equality
- Proposed Gambling Regulation Bill
Multiple Sclerosis Ireland · 2 returns Health
- MS Ireland invited Oireachtas members to attend a special World MS Day Briefing and Panel Discussion in the AV Room to launch our asks for Budget 2024
- MS Ireland launched our 2024 Pre-Budget Submission to Oireachtas members
Alice Public Relations Health
- Neurological Alliance of Ireland’s campaign to highlight the need for community rehabilitation teams and call for funding in Budget 2024 to facilitate this.
Mental Health Reform Budgetary matters
- Sent July version of MHR's Pre-Budget Submission 2024
Center for Independent Living Justice and Equality
- Launch of ILMI Book "Conversations About Activism and Change" held on May 5th
County Carlow Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Tourism CLG · 2 returns Economic Development and Industry · Trade
- Discussion on Development in Carlow and funding for same
- Vacant IDA Premise on the Dublin Road, carlow and future outlook for potential tennent
Rare Diseases Ireland · 4 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
- 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 Self Catering Federation Tourism
- Registration for Short-term legislation Bill (STTL)
SIPTU - Services Industrial Professional Trade Union Justice and Equality
- Pension Promise Campaign regarding the Governments commitment in the Roadmap for Pension Reform 2018 - 2023 for a state contributory pension payment of no less than 34% of average earnings.
Restaurants Association of Ireland · 4 returns Taxation
- Fianna Fáil parliamentary party
- Letter to TDs/Senators around 9% VAT rate
- Emails to TDs/Senators around pre-budget submission
- Letters to TDs/Senators around pre-budget submission
CHILDREN'S RIGHTS ALLIANCE - REPUBLIC OF IRELAND LIMITED Budgetary matters
- Measures to address Child Poverty in Budget 2024
Coalition 2030 Environment
- Request for meeting re SDGs
Irish Solar Energy Association Energy and Natural Resources
- Promotion of solar PV deployment in Republic of Ireland through appropriate Government policy and regulatory/legislative framework
Inclusion Ireland Budgetary matters
- Budget 2024 lobbying
DOCHAS - THE IRISH ASSOCIATION OF NON- GOVERNMENTAL DEVELOPMENT ORGANISATIONS Foreign Affairs
- Dóchas pre-budget submission 2024 - the impact of conflict, climate change and hunger
Macra na Feirme Agriculture
- Prebudget items and local issues for Carlow and Kilkenny
Merchants QuayIreland Ltd Community
- Proposals re drug treatment, homelessness, mental health and related matters
DEBRA Ireland Health
- Pre-Budget Submission
Rehab Group Public Expenditure and Reform
- Pre-Budget Submission
EDF Renewables Ireland Limited · 2 returns Energy and Natural Resources
- Proposed wind farm at Freneystown Co. Kilkenny
- Proposed onshore wind farm at Seskin Co. Carlow
Migrant Rights Centre Ireland Justice and Equality
- The fee for an Irish Residence Permit Card in Ireland
LGBT Support and Advocacy Network Ireland CLG · 3 returns Health · Justice and Equality
- Health (Assisted Human Reproduction) Bill 2022 & Children and Family Relationships Act 2015
- Legislation re ban on conversion practices
- Protection of LGBT+ Refugees
National Gallery of Ireland Arts
- Issued a copy of the National Gallery of Ireland's Year in Review Publication and invite to attend the Lavery Exhibition opening.
The Alzheimer Society of Ireland · 3 returns Health · Finance
- Funding for dementia supports and services
- To mark The ASI Tea Day 2023 and raise awareness of the issues affecting people living with dementia and dementia carers
- Contact re Gambling Regulation Bill – Select Committee Hearing 11th July 2023 - impact on Charities
National Youth Council of Ireland · 2 returns Children and Youth Affairs · Budgetary matters
- Action Plan for Youth Services
- NYCI Local Champions Programme and Youth Work funding in Budget 2024
Hanover Media Strategy Limited Economic Development and Industry
- Sharing key policy documents with key stakeholders across Goverment
Society of St. Vincent de Paul Budgetary matters
- Engagement with elected officials on SVP pre-budget submission
Environmental Pillar 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
Glenveagh Properties Plc Housing
- Launch of Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) factory in Carlow, NUA Manufacturing
Red Flag Consulting Limited Justice and Equality
- Gambling Regulation Bill 2022
Vodafone Ireland Communications
- To provide an overview of the Tozi App developed between the Vodafone Foundation and DCU that provides key features and benefits for children aged 11-14 years old to address their overall online safety and well-being.

John McGuinness — Fianna Fáil 1 vote · 2 questions · 48 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 2 total

Health 1 question
- 2023-09-20 Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health if he will ensure that funding is provided for the expansion of the Ballyhale Health Centre, County Kilkenny, as a matter of urgency, given the demand on the practice for services and the increase in population in the catchment area of the centre; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39715/23]
Social 1 question
- 2023-09-21 Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Social Protection further to Parliamentary Question No. 1017 of 11 September 2023, if the outcome of the review will be confirmed again as the letter of 20 July 2023 was not received by the client; and if the review is now closed. [40813/23]

New lobbying 48 returns

Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers Association Agriculture
- Support for the Sheep Sector
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA · 7 returns Finance · Taxation · Agriculture
- IFA Budget 2024 Submission - Measures to Support Farm Enterprises - Farm Schemes
- IFA Budget 2024 Submission - Taxation measures to Support Farm Succession, Transfer and Partnerships
- IFA Budget 2024 Submission - Residential Zoned Land Tax (RZLT)
- New Ash Dieback Scheme
- IFA Budget 2024 Submission - Measures to Support Climate Action
- Budget 2024 - IFA Submission to Government
- Roadside Ash Trees and Ash Dieback
AIRO Racing CLG Justice and Equality
- Proposed Gambling Regulation Bill
Alice Public Relations Health
- Neurological Alliance of Ireland’s campaign to highlight the need for community rehabilitation teams and call for funding in Budget 2024 to facilitate this.
Ibec Budgetary matters
- Pre-Budget 2024 Submission
Mental Health Reform Budgetary matters
- Sent July version of MHR's Pre-Budget Submission 2024
County Carlow Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Tourism CLG Economic Development and Industry
- Discussion on Development in Carlow and funding for same
Rare Diseases Ireland · 4 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
- 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 Self Catering Federation Tourism
- Registration for Short-term legislation Bill (STTL)
SIPTU - Services Industrial Professional Trade Union Justice and Equality
- Pension Promise Campaign regarding the Governments commitment in the Roadmap for Pension Reform 2018 - 2023 for a state contributory pension payment of no less than 34% of average earnings.
Restaurants Association of Ireland · 4 returns Taxation
- Fianna Fáil parliamentary party
- Letter to TDs/Senators around 9% VAT rate
- Emails to TDs/Senators around pre-budget submission
- Letters to TDs/Senators around pre-budget submission
Insurance Ireland · 2 returns Banking and Financial Institutions
- On behalf of members, providing input into policy surrounding MICA/Defective Concrete Block Redress
- On behalf of members, to make a pre-budget submission.
Irish Solar Energy Association Energy and Natural Resources
- Promotion of solar PV deployment in Republic of Ireland through appropriate Government policy and regulatory/legislative framework
DOCHAS - THE IRISH ASSOCIATION OF NON- GOVERNMENTAL DEVELOPMENT ORGANISATIONS Foreign Affairs
- Dóchas pre-budget submission 2024 - the impact of conflict, climate change and hunger
Macra na Feirme Agriculture
- Prebudget items and local issues for Carlow and Kilkenny
Merchants QuayIreland Ltd Community
- Proposals re drug treatment, homelessness, mental health and related matters
Rehab Group Public Expenditure and Reform
- Pre-Budget Submission
EDF Renewables Ireland Limited · 2 returns Energy and Natural Resources
- Proposed wind farm at Freneystown Co. Kilkenny
- Proposed onshore wind farm at Seskin Co. Carlow
Tesco Ireland Limited Development and Zoning
- To provide a briefing about the work underway to draft a Masterplan, which will provide a planning framework for the development of the former Mart Site in Kilkenny City.
LGBT Support and Advocacy Network Ireland CLG · 4 returns Health · Justice and Equality
- Health (Assisted Human Reproduction) Bill 2022 & Children and Family Relationships Act 2015
- Legislation re ban on conversion practices
- Hate Speech and Hate Crime
- Protection of LGBT+ Refugees
National Gallery of Ireland Arts
- Issued a copy of the National Gallery of Ireland's Year in Review Publication and invite to attend the Lavery Exhibition opening.
JTI Ireland Limited Budgetary matters
- JTI Ireland's Pre Budget 2024 Submission
The Alzheimer Society of Ireland · 2 returns Health
- Funding for dementia supports and services
- To mark The ASI Tea Day 2023 and raise awareness of the issues affecting people living with dementia and dementia carers
Environmental Pillar 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
Glenveagh Properties Plc Housing
- Launch of Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) factory in Carlow, NUA Manufacturing
National Youth Council of Ireland Budgetary matters
- NYCI Local Champions Programme and Youth Work funding in Budget 2024
John Gallagher Community
- Promotion of Policies of The Wheel for charity, social enterprise and community and voluntary sector
Horse Sport Ireland Sports and Recreation
- Junior & Young Rider High performance equestrian sport
Irish Hotels Federation Tourism
- Seeking Government measures to support recovery and growth of Ireland's tourism and hospitality industry
Red Flag Consulting Limited Justice and Equality
- Gambling Regulation Bill 2022

Natasha Newsome Drennan — Sinn Féin 0 votes · 0 questions · 0 new lobbying returns

Quiet week — no questions filed or new lobbying returns.

Peter 'Chap' Cleere — Fianna Fáil 0 votes · 0 questions · 0 new lobbying returns

Quiet week — no questions filed or new lobbying returns.