Cavan-Monaghan — week of Mon, 18 Sept

What your Cavan-Monaghan TDs did this week

Mon, 18 Sept – 24 Sept 2023 · 5 TDs · 1 bill voted on · 69 questions · 314 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 3 Brendan Smith · Heather Humphreys · Niamh Smyth

Voted against 2 Matt Carthy · Pauline Tully

Did not vote 2 Cathy Bennett · David Maxwell

Brendan Smith — Fianna Fáil 1 vote · 5 questions · 45 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 5 total

Health 2 questions
- 2023-09-21 Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Health the progress to date in recruiting additional personnel for CAMHS teams in areas such as Cavan/Monaghan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40707/23]
- 2023-09-21 Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Health if it is proposed to increase the level of funding for the North-East Drug Task Force, in view of the increased demand for services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40708/23]
Further and Higher Education 2 questions
- 2023-09-21 Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if, in view of the particular cost-of-living pressures at present, he will ensure that additional financial support will be provided to reduce undergraduate student contribution fees for this academic year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40698/23]
- 2023-09-21 Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if measures are to be introduced to reduce undergraduate student contribution fees this academic year; if he will ensure that students studying outside of the State will receive such supports, as requested previously by this Deputy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40699/23]
Children 1 question
- 2023-09-21 Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if he is aware of the widespread concerns in relation to the proposed provision of services and the concerns of the local community, as outlined in representations to his Department (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40886/23]

New lobbying 45 returns

Treoir (Federation of Services for Unmarried Parents and their Children) Finance
- Pre budget submission
Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers Association · 2 returns Agriculture
- Support for the Sheep Sector
- Funding for IBR and BVD programmes
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA · 8 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
- Nitrates Derogation - Maintaining the derogation at 250kg N/ha
- IFA Budget 2024 Submission - Measures to Support Climate Action
- Budget 2024 - IFA Submission to Government
- Roadside Ash Trees and Ash Dieback
One Family Budgetary matters
- Pre-Budget Submission 2024
Alienated Children First - Ireland Justice and Equality
- Members of Alienated Children First held a Zoom meeting with TD Brendan Smith and we asked him to hand a letter to Minister of Justice Helen McEntee flagging the flaws in the UNSR VAWG report.
Multiple Sclerosis Ireland Health
- MS Ireland launched our 2024 Pre-Budget Submission to Oireachtas members
Mental Health Reform Budgetary matters
- Sent July version of MHR's Pre-Budget Submission 2024
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
Lakeland Dairies Co-Operative Society Limited Agriculture
- Nitrates Derogation
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
Focus Ireland Housing
- National One Parent Family Association Pre-budget submission Briefing
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
Merchants QuayIreland Ltd Community
- Proposals re drug treatment, homelessness, mental health and related matters
Irish Wheelchair Association (IWA) Budgetary matters
- Pre-budget Day outside Leinster House
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 Trade
- Seeking the opportunity to brief public representatives on the extent and impact of the illegal trade in tobacco products
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
Trócaire Budgetary matters
- Offical Development Assistance
Irish Concrete Federation Taxation
- Defective Concrete Products Levy
Irish Hotels Federation Tourism
- Seeking Government measures to support recovery and growth of Ireland's tourism and hospitality industry
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.
The Union of Students in Ireland Budgetary matters
- USI officers engaging with members of the Oireachtas, Government and the staff of both to gather support for budgetary asks relating to different areas of funding in the third-level education sector.

Cathy Bennett — Sinn Féin 0 votes · 0 questions · 0 new lobbying returns

Quiet week — no questions filed or new lobbying returns.

David Maxwell — Fine Gael 0 votes · 0 questions · 0 new lobbying returns

Quiet week — no questions filed or new lobbying returns.

Matt Carthy — Sinn Féin 1 vote · 21 questions · 66 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 21 total

Children 6 questions
- 2023-09-20 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth when a person (details supplied) will receive overnight respite care; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39643/23]
- 2023-09-20 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if he intends to deliver a respite care centre for children with disabilities in County Monaghan; the timeframe in which such a centre will be delivered; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39644/23]
- 2023-09-20 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the current capacity of respite care in counties Cavan and Monaghan for children with disabilities; the number of children that are provided with respite care each week in these counties; his proposals to increase this capacity; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39645/23]
- 2023-09-20 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the number of children with disabilities on waiting lists for overnight respite care in counties Cavan and Monaghan; the number of those who currently receive respite care but who require more nights; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39646/23]
- 2023-09-20 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the financial support that his Department provides to an organisation (details supplied); if he will ensure that annual operational financial support is allocated to this important centre; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39777/23]
- 2023-09-20 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if he will liaise with an organisation (details supplied) to assist in their endeavours to source a larger premises in order to meet the growing demand for its important services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39778/23]
Foreign 3 questions
- 2023-09-20 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs if he intends to publish his written statement to the International Court of Justice with regard to the Policies and Practices of Israel in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East Jerusalem; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39685/23]
- 2023-09-20 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will report on his visit to Israel, Palestine and Jordan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39771/23]
- 2023-09-20 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will provide a report on the work of a project (details supplied), including the financial and human resources provided by his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39772/23]
Transport 3 questions
- 2023-09-20 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Transport the reason the Local Link 171 service does not accept school transport tickets; if there are plans in place to provide for school transport tickets to be accepted on local link services when this is the most effective and appropriate means; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40151/23]
- 2023-09-20 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Transport if there have been any meetings between his Department, the Department of Education, Bus Éireann and Local Link operators, or directly between any of those bodies, regarding the potential of the 171 Local Link service accepting school transport tickets; who was represented at any such meeting; which of these bodies is opposed to allowing school students to avail of this service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40152/23]
- 2023-09-20 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Transport if he will engage with Bus Éireann to address the situation of children who availed of school transport via the 166 service from Dundalk to Inniskeen and Carrickmacross (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40153/23]
Education 3 questions
- 2023-09-20 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Education the status of the building application submitted by a school (details supplied); when a decision will be made in respect of the application; when works are likely to commence and be completed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39564/23]
- 2023-09-20 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Education if she is considering the development of a special school for children with disabilities in County Monaghan; the status of any such plans; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39647/23]
- 2023-09-20 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Education if she will engage with Bus Éireann to address the situation of children who availed of school transport via the 166 service from Dundalk to Inniskeen and Carrickmacross (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40148/23]
Housing 3 questions
- 2023-09-20 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if guidance is provided to local authorities for consideration of planning applications in rural areas relating to log cabins; if it is intended to update any such guidance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39550/23]
- 2023-09-20 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if planning applications for log cabins in rural areas can be considered as permanent structures, or if there is any legal or planning policy that would oblige a local authority to only consider these developments on a temporary basis to cover the build period of an associated house; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39551/23]
- 2023-09-20 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if Government policy supports the development of log cabins in rural areas as a mechanism to address housing need of people living in such areas in an affordable and environmentally sustainable manner; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39552/23]
Defence 1 question
- 2023-09-20 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the status of his commitment to provide medical cover to all enlisted personnel; his proposed timeline for the development and implementation of such; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39987/23]
Enterprise 1 question
- 2023-09-20 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the engagements that he or any representative of his Department, or associated State agencies, have had with management of a factory (details supplied) since 2019; the current number of employees at this factory; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40423/23]
Health 1 question
- 2023-09-20 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the geographical areas in which it is not possible for medical card holders to get free access to vasectomies; if he will resolve this situation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39631/23]

New lobbying 66 returns

Christian Aid Ireland Foreign Affairs
- Dóchas pre-budget submission 2023
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA · 35 returns Finance · Agriculture · Taxation · Energy and Natural Resources · Community · Housing
- IFA Budget 2024 Submission - Measures to Support Farm Enterprises - Farm Schemes
- Irish Foodservice - Pigmeat
- National Liming Programme
- Pig Sector - Crisis in Staffing
- New School of Veterinary Medicine in Ireland
- IFA Budget 2024 Submission - Taxation measures to Support Farm Succession, Transfer and Partnerships
- Suckler Carbon Efficiency Programme (SCEP)
- Solar Panels
- IFA Budget 2024 Submission - Residential Zoned Land Tax (RZLT)
- New Ash Dieback Scheme
- National Beef Welfare Scheme (NBWS)
- Catch Crops
- European Food Safety Authority New Regulations for Poultry Producers
- Student Universal Support Ireland (SUSI) Education Grants.
- Beef Environmental Efficiency Programme - Suckler/ Beef Welfare Scheme
- Pig Markets
- Succession Planning Advice Grant (SPAG)
- Pressures in the Dairy Sector
- Excise Duty on Fuel
- Sheep Exports
- Water Quality Monitoring Report on Nitrogen and Phosphorous concentrations in Irish Waters 2022
- Tillage Farming Crisis
- Nitrates Derogation - Maintaining the derogation at 250kg N/ha
- Wildlife Control Programme
- Basic Income Support for Sustainability (BISS)
- IFA Budget 2024 Submission - Measures to Support Climate Action
- New Lending Options for Farmers
- Central Statistics Office (CSO) Agricultural Output Prices
- Sheep Crisis
- Budget 2024 - IFA Submission to Government
- Consolidation in Horticultural Grower Numbers
- National Community Engagement Week
- Dog Control
- Derelict & Vacant Houses on Farmland
- Roadside Ash Trees and Ash Dieback
Fórsa trade union Agriculture
- Seeking a Dáil question to be raised regarding the local authority veterinary service and the filling of veterinary inspector posts
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
Lakeland Dairies Co-Operative Society Limited Agriculture
- Nitrates Derogation
National Forum of Family Resource Centres CLG Children and Youth Affairs
- The FRC National Forum held a political engagement event on 9th May in Dublin.
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 · 3 returns Taxation
- Letter to TDs/Senators around 9% VAT rate
- Emails to TDs/Senators around pre-budget submission
- Letters to TDs/Senators around 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
Merchants QuayIreland Ltd Community
- Proposals re drug treatment, homelessness, mental health and related matters
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.
Disability Federation of Ireland EU Affairs
- European Parliament of Persons with Disabilities 2023
LGBT Support and Advocacy Network Ireland CLG · 3 returns Health · Justice and Equality
- Legislation re ban on conversion practices
- Hate Speech and Hate Crime
- Protection of LGBT+ Refugees
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
Irish Wheelchair Association (IWA) EU Affairs
- European Parliament of Persons with Disabilities 2023
Liquid Gas Ireland Energy and Natural Resources
- Notification to policymakers regarding the UK Biomass Strategy
Irish Council for Civil Liberties EU Affairs
- Situation Facing NGOs and Human Rights Groups in Georgia
DCC plc Energy and Natural Resources
- Notification to policymakers regarding the UK Biomass Strategy
Trócaire Budgetary matters
- Offical Development Assistance
Macra na Feirme · 3 returns Agriculture
- Roll out of Succession Planning Advice Grant
- Launch of Macra's Prebudget Submission
- Opposition to Dairy Exit Scheme

Niamh Smyth — Fianna Fáil 1 vote · 30 questions · 55 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 30 total

Education 13 questions
- 2023-09-20 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Education if there are plans to introduce additional measures through the school curriculum to deal with issues in relation to minors who gamble (details supplied); if she will outline what measures are in place presently, if any; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39723/23]
- 2023-09-20 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Education for an update on an application by a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39789/23]
- 2023-09-20 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Education to review a case (details supplied); if she can offer any advice on this case; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39870/23]
- 2023-09-20 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Education if teachers can work on medically retirement pensions; if so, the number of hours; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39979/23]
- 2023-09-20 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Education the reason (details supplied) cannot get a school place to start school this year; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40076/23]
- 2023-09-20 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Education the reason that a person (details supplied) cannot get a bus ticket for their children; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40331/23]
- 2023-09-20 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Education the reason that a person (details supplied) cannot get a bus ticket for their children; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40332/23]
- 2023-09-20 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Education the reason that a person (details supplied) cannot get a bus ticket for their children; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40333/23]
- 2023-09-21 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Education the actions she is taking to assist with the shrinking play area at a school (details supplied); if she will review this case; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40797/23]
- 2023-09-21 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Education to review a case (details supplied); to provide advice for any funding that could help in this particular situation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40843/23]
- 2023-09-21 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Education to review a case regarding a school secretary (details supplied); if she will outline whether this issue can be resolved; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40847/23]
- 2023-09-21 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Education if a review of a case will take place (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40856/23]
- 2023-09-21 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Education if a review of a case will take place (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40858/23]
Children 3 questions
- 2023-09-20 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if the procurement process will be expedited and finalised for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39774/23]
- 2023-09-20 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if he plans to increase the foster care allowance in Budget 2024; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the allowance has not been increased since 2009; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39879/23]
- 2023-09-20 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the reason a child (details supplied) is waiting on speech and language therapy in County Cavan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40150/23]
Further and Higher Education 3 questions
- 2023-09-20 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if the case of a person (details supplied) will be reviewed; if advice will be provided in relation to this case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39786/23]
- 2023-09-21 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science what engagement he has had with other Ministers and Departments concerning the rising cost of living for students; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40750/23]
- 2023-09-21 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science for an update on the funding announced for Cavan IT; the plans for its development; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40749/23]
Transport 2 questions
- 2023-09-20 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Transport to review correspondence (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39885/23]
- 2023-09-20 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Transport to follow up with the NTA on correspondence (details supplied) which was sent to the NTA over two weeks ago; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40059/23]
Housing 2 questions
- 2023-09-20 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of croí cónaithe vacant property refurbishment grants that have been approved; the reason that an application (details supplied) has taken so long to be approved by Cavan County Council; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40464/23]
- 2023-09-20 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage how many croí cónaithe vacant property refurbishment grants have been approved in each county; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40465/23]
Health 2 questions
- 2023-09-20 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health for an update following on from a primary medical certificate appeal (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39591/23]
- 2023-09-20 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health for an update on an appointment for surgery (details supplied); if he will expedite same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39785/23]
Justice 2 questions
- 2023-09-21 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Justice the process involved for individuals (details supplied) coming to Ireland to work; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40780/23]
- 2023-09-21 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Justice to review a case (details supplied) urgently giving the change in health of a grandparent (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40837/23]
Agriculture 1 question
- 2023-09-20 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the reason persons (details supplied) are still waiting on payment for the TAMS scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39579/23]
Rural 1 question
- 2023-09-20 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development for an update on an organisation (details supplied); the services the organisation provides in counties Cavan and Monaghan; how many persons are provided with a service; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39728/23]
Social 1 question
- 2023-09-21 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Social Protection if she plans to extend child benefit for those continuing in secondary education but who have turned 18; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40859/23]

New lobbying 55 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
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA · 8 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
- Nitrates Derogation - Maintaining the derogation at 250kg N/ha
- IFA Budget 2024 Submission - Measures to Support Climate Action
- Budget 2024 - IFA Submission to Government
- Roadside Ash Trees and Ash Dieback
Raidió Teilifís Éireann Communications
- RTÉ current and future funding.
Free Legal Advice Centres (FLAC) · 2 returns Justice and Equality
- FLAC emailed the members of the Oireachtas Committee on Gender Equality (which concluded its work in December 2022) in relation to the constitutional referendums planned for November this year and, in particular, the process for finalising the wording of the amendments to be put to referendum. A copy of FLAC’s submission to the Departmental Referendum Committee which was considering the recommendations of the Joint Oireachtas Committee was attached.
- 19 July 2023 FLAC emailed the members of the Oireachtas Committee on Gender Equality (which concluded its work in December 2022) in relation to the constitutional referendums
Mental Health Reform Budgetary matters
- Sent July version of MHR's Pre-Budget Submission 2024
Troy Studios Arts
- Meeting regarding Section 481 Taxes Consolidated Act 1997
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
Lakeland Dairies Co-Operative Society Limited Agriculture
- Nitrates Derogation
Irish Senior Citizens Parliament Justice and Equality
- Cross party group of TDs and Senators attending open-invitation meeting at the Audio Visual (AV) Room, Leinster House
Irish Self Catering Federation Tourism
- Registration for Short-term legislation Bill (STTL)
Institute of Professional Auctioneers and Valuers Justice and Equality
- Sought to elicit support for legislation proposed and promoted by IPAV to reduce conveyancing times
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
Coalition 2030 Environment
- Request for meeting re SDGs
Uplift · 2 returns Environment
- messaged Niamh Smyth asking her to get tested for glyphosate
- Emails sent individually to DPOs telling them that we want the use of Glypohsate banned in Ireland and whether they would agree to get tested for Glypohsate themselves
Age Action Banking and Financial Institutions
- Briefing to Oireachtas Committee on TCASM on 'cashless' GAA and digital exclusion from GAAGo
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
Merchants QuayIreland Ltd Community
- Proposals re drug treatment, homelessness, mental health and related matters
Migrant Rights Centre Ireland Justice and Equality
- The fee for an Irish Residence Permit Card in Ireland
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.
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
Irish Council for Civil Liberties · 4 returns Justice and Equality
- An Garda Siochana (Recording Devices) Bill
- Data Protection Rights
- Defamation Act Reform
- Offences Against the State Act (OASA) Review Group
NewsBrands Ireland Justice and Equality
- General Scheme of Defamation Bill
MKC Communications Communications
- Public Service Broadcasting
Google Ireland Limited EU Affairs
- Artificial Intelligence
Irish Concrete Federation Taxation
- Defective Concrete Products Levy
Irish Hotels Federation Tourism
- Seeking Government measures to support recovery and growth of Ireland's tourism and hospitality industry
Macra na Feirme Agriculture
- Women in Agriculture and Succession
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.