Cork North-West — week of Mon, 18 Sept

What your Cork North-West TDs did this week

Mon, 18 Sept – 24 Sept 2023 · 3 TDs · 1 bill voted on · 14 questions · 139 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 Michael Creed · Michael Moynihan

Did not vote 2 Aindrias Moynihan · John Paul O'Shea

Aindrias Moynihan — Fianna Fáil 0 votes · 8 questions · 47 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 8 total

Health 3 questions
- 2023-09-20 Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health if he has been notified of any changes to SouthDoc services in the Cork/Kerry region over the past six months; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40265/23]
- 2023-09-21 Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health if pharmacist services can be expanded to aid in alleviating some of the pressures currently experienced in GP services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40264/23]
- 2023-09-21 Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health what measures are being taken to ensure adequate GP services are in place for Cork north-west; if he is aware of the difficulties that people are experiencing in securing a GP in their area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40263/23]
Further and Higher Education 3 questions
- 2023-09-20 Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if funding can be accessed by third-level institutions to increase student accommodation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40268/23]
- 2023-09-21 Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science what measures are being taken to address the issue of delays for in-class progression on apprenticeship programmes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40267/23]
- 2023-09-21 Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science what measures are being taken to address the shortage of third-level student accommodation for this academic year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40266/23]
Transport 1 question
- 2023-09-20 Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Transport if priority will be given to securing driving test dates for persons (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40149/23]
Social 1 question
- 2023-09-20 Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Social Protection to provide an update on her Department’s review report in relation to the expansion of free travel scheme to people with epilepsy; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40245/23]

New lobbying 47 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
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
Ibec Economic Development and Industry
- Enterprise and economic priorities for the Cork region
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
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
Rehab Group Public Expenditure and Reform
- Took part in Oireachtas Disability Group Delegation to meet TDs and Senators in relation to our Pre-Budget Submission
Coalition 2030 Environment
- Request for meeting re SDGs
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
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
Irish Wheelchair Association (IWA) Budgetary matters
- Took part in Oireachtas Disability Group Delegation to meet TDs and Senators in relation to our Pre-Budget Submission
Danone Ireland Food
- Meeting with Deputy Aindrias Moynihan at the Danone Macroom factory to share an overview of the Danone Ireland business, its priorities and contribution to the Cork and wider South-West region, attended by Grace Milton Head of Corporate Affairs and Donal Dennehy Factory Director Danone Macroom
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 · 3 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
- Dementia Inclusive Communities - Friends of ASI Programme
National Federation of Voluntary Service Providers Supporting People with Intellectual Disability Budgetary matters
- Oireachtas Disability Group Pre-Budget Campaign
Disability Federation of Ireland Budgetary matters
- Oireachtas Disability Group, ODG, Pre-Budget Submission 2024
Irish Tax Institute Taxation
- Submission to the Oireachtas Committee on Budgetary Oversight on Taxation on Wealth and Assets.
Irish Hotels Federation Tourism
- Seeking Government measures to support recovery and growth of Ireland's tourism and hospitality industry
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.

John Paul O'Shea — Fine Gael 0 votes · 0 questions · 3 new lobbying returns

New lobbying 3 returns

The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA Agriculture
- Nitrates Derogation - Maintaining the derogation at 250kg N/ha
ALDI Ireland Economic Development and Industry
- Invite to attend opening of new ALDI store, tour of new ALDI store and participation in photocall
Pender & Associates Ltd Economic Development and Industry
- Invite to attend opening of new ALDI store, tour of new ALDI store and participation in photocall

Michael Moynihan — Fianna Fáil 1 vote · 0 questions · 45 new lobbying returns

New lobbying 45 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
Saint John of God Community Services Limited Finance
- outlining to the politicans the urgent need to provide additional funding in the area of residential provision for people with disabilities
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 · 3 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 lobbied several members of the Disability Matters Committee to have our physiotherapy case heard before this committee in the autumn
- MS Ireland launched our 2024 Pre-Budget Submission to Oireachtas members
Rare Diseases Ireland · 5 returns Health
- Meeting of cross party group on rare diseases - Get Rare Aware
- 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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