Cork East — week of Mon, 18 Sept

What your Cork East TDs did this week

Mon, 18 Sept – 24 Sept 2023 · 4 TDs · 1 bill voted on · 42 questions · 213 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 2 David Stanton · James O'Connor

Voted against 2 Pat Buckley · Seán Sherlock

Did not vote 2 Liam Quaide · Noel McCarthy

James O'Connor — Fianna Fáil 1 vote · 4 questions · 52 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 4 total

Health 2 questions
- 2023-09-21 Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Health the steps he will take to provide funding for a day care centre for the elderly in Youghal, County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40616/23]
- 2023-09-21 Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Health the position regarding the provision of a primary care centre in Youghal, County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40617/23]
Transport 1 question
- 2023-09-20 Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Transport the position regarding the facilitation of autism support dogs on public transport services in the State; if he has any plans to review the current protocols in place, with a view to ensuring both State-subsidised and private public transport services are facilitating those with the various relevant medical conditions who wish to be accompanied by a support dog when they travel; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39798/23]
Children 1 question
- 2023-09-20 Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if he will outline the support dog services currently available to children with autism; if he has any plans to review the current support systems in place, with a view to widening same to ensure more children can avail of autism support dog services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39797/23]

New lobbying 52 returns

mytaxi network Ireland (trading as FREE NOW) · 2 returns Transport
- Engagement on supply challenges faced by the taxi industry and the risk of shortages in the Christmas period in Cork
- Engagement on the difficulties facing the Irish taxi industry and the key roles that taxis, ride-sharing and micro-mobility should play in Irish transport policy.
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 · 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
Conduent Incorporated Transport
- Next generation ticketing in public transport
Property Owners Association of Ireland Limited (IPOA) Housing
- Policy around the Private Rental Sector
AIRO Racing CLG Justice and Equality
- Proposed Gambling Regulation Bill
Multiple Sclerosis Ireland Health
- Members of MS Ireland's Board contacted Oireachtas members in support of our physiotherapy campaign
Irving Oil Whitegte Refinery Ireland Economic Development and Industry
- Temporary Solidarity Contribution & Future Energy Policy
Ibec · 3 returns Employment · Economic Development and Industry · Agriculture
- General Scheme of Plan of Action on Collective Redundancies following Insolvency Bill, 2023
- Enterprise and economic priorities for the Cork region
- Direction of Irish forestry policy
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
Racecourse Media Group Limited Sports and Recreation
- Gambling Regulation Bill 2022
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 Social Protection
- Pension Promise Campaign, campaigning for the government to keeps its commitment to 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
CHILDREN'S RIGHTS ALLIANCE - REPUBLIC OF IRELAND LIMITED Budgetary matters
- Measures to address Child Poverty in Budget 2024
Vulcan Consulting Limited Health
- Rare Disease Policy in Ireland
Uplift Environment
- Uplift members emailed Cork TDs asking them to take action to protect Cork's drinking water after excessive levels of pesticide glyphosate were detected
Hanover Media Strategy Limited · 2 returns Transport · Economic Development and Industry
- Sharing MPI's Budget 2024 Submission
- Sharing key policy documents with key stakeholders across Goverment
Pinnacle Public Affairs Ltd Economic Development and Industry
- Temporary Solidarity Contribution & Future Energy Policy
Cork ARC Cancer Support House CLG Health
- Requesting their support in highlighting our meeting request directly with Mr. Donnelly to discuss sustainable funding at government level for the Alliance of Community Cancer Support Centres.
Family Carers Ireland Budgetary matters
- Improvements for carers in budget 2024
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
Rehab Group Public Expenditure and Reform
- Pre-Budget Submission
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
Trócaire EU Affairs
- Corporate accountability, justice and addressing poverty
Red Flag Consulting Limited · 2 returns Environment · Justice and Equality
- Implementation of Circular Economy Act and positive role of recyclable and compostable materials
- Gambling Regulation Bill 2022

Liam Quaide — Social Democrats 0 votes · 0 questions · 1 new lobbying return

New lobbying 1 return

The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA Agriculture
- Nitrates Derogation - Maintaining the derogation at 250kg N/ha

Noel McCarthy — Fine Gael 0 votes · 0 questions · 2 new lobbying returns

New lobbying 2 returns

The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA Agriculture
- Nitrates Derogation - Maintaining the derogation at 250kg N/ha
Ibec Environment
- Gum Litter Taskforce Public Awareness Campaign

Pat Buckley — Sinn Féin 1 vote · 0 questions · 38 new lobbying returns

New lobbying 38 returns

mytaxi network Ireland (trading as FREE NOW) Transport
- Engagement on supply challenges faced by the taxi industry and the risk of shortages in the Christmas period in Cork
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
Property Owners Association of Ireland Limited (IPOA) Housing
- Policy around the Private Rental Sector
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
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
CHILDREN'S RIGHTS ALLIANCE - REPUBLIC OF IRELAND LIMITED Budgetary matters
- Measures to address Child Poverty in Budget 2024
Simply Blue Group & its JV Project Companies Energy and Natural Resources
- To request support for a floating offshore wind policy within the forthcoming phase 3 policy statement
Uplift · 2 returns Environment
- Uplift members emailed Cork TDs asking them to take action to protect Cork's drinking water after excessive levels of pesticide glyphosate were detected
- Uplift members emailed Cork TDs asking them to take action to protect Cork's drinking water after excessive levels of pesticide glyphosate were detected
Cork ARC Cancer Support House CLG Health
- Requesting their support in highlighting our meeting request directly with Mr. Donnelly to discuss sustainable funding at government level for the Alliance of Community Cancer Support Centres.
Family Carers Ireland Budgetary matters
- Improvements for carers in budget 2024
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
DEBRA Ireland Health
- Pre-Budget Submission
Rehab Group Public Expenditure and Reform
- Pre-Budget Submission
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
Autism Spectrum Information, Advice and Meeting Point Ltd, Trading as AsIAm Health
- Engaged with Oireachtas Autism Committee and government on Joint Oireachtas Committee report on Autism and the need for an Autism Strategy Act
Red Flag Consulting Limited Justice and Equality
- Gambling Regulation Bill 2022