Dún Laoghaire — week of Mon, 18 Sept

What your Dún Laoghaire TDs did this week

Mon, 18 Sept – 24 Sept 2023 · 4 TDs · 1 bill voted on · 19 questions · 279 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 Cormac Devlin · Ossian Smyth

Voted against 1 Richard Boyd Barrett

Did not vote 2 Barry Ward · Jennifer Carroll MacNeill

Barry Ward — Fine Gael 0 votes · 0 questions · 34 new lobbying returns

New lobbying 34 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 · 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
Ruhama Justice and Equality
- General scheme of criminal law (Sexual offences & Human Trafficking) Bill
Irish Penal Reform Trust Justice and Equality
- Engagement with key stakeholders (a number of senators) on issue of increasing the maximum sentence for assaults of emergency workers in the Criminal Justice (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2022
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
Institute of Professional Auctioneers and Valuers Justice and Equality
- Sought to elicit support for legislation proposed and promoted by IPAV to reduce conveyancing times
Restaurants Association of Ireland · 4 returns Taxation
- Fine Gael parliamentary party meeting
- Letter to TDs/Senators around 9% VAT rate
- Emails to TDs/Senators around pre-budget submission
- Letters to TDs/Senators around pre-budget submission
Merchants QuayIreland Ltd Community
- Proposals re drug treatment, homelessness, mental health and related matters
Nasc Ireland Justice and Equality
- Criminal Justice (Incitement to Violence or Hatred and Hate Offences) Bill 2022
Migrant Rights Centre Ireland Justice and Equality
- The fee for an Irish Residence Permit Card in Ireland
LGBT Support and Advocacy Network Ireland CLG · 2 returns Health · Justice and Equality
- Health (Assisted Human Reproduction) Bill 2022 & Children and Family Relationships Act 2015
- Hate Speech and Hate Crime
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
Irish Council for Civil Liberties · 5 returns Justice and Equality
- An Garda Siochana (Recording Devices) Bill
- Data Protection Rights
- Defamation Act Reform
- Policing, Security and Community Safety Bill
- Offences Against the State Act (OASA) Review Group
Red Flag Consulting Limited Justice and Equality
- Gambling Regulation Bill 2022

Cormac Devlin — Fianna Fáil 1 vote · 3 questions · 58 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 3 total

Public Expenditure 1 question
- 2023-09-20 Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform to detail in tabular form the number of formal reviews on PAS competition decisions, and the number that were overturned, in each of the years 2021, 2022 and to 12 September 2023; the five main reasons listed for overturning on formal review; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40165/23]
Enterprise 1 question
- 2023-09-20 Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment to detail the arrangements around the new Employment Regulation Order for PSA operatives, including the commencement date and backdating (if applicable); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40164/23]
Education 1 question
- 2023-09-20 Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Education if the case of a school (details supplied) has been brought to her attention; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40166/23]

New lobbying 58 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 Dublin
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA · 2 returns Agriculture
- New Ash Dieback Scheme
- Roadside Ash Trees and Ash Dieback
Saint John of God Community Services Limited Housing
- looking to increase money for housing and to resolve reduced respite in Disability Sector
LauraLynn Ireland's Children's Hospice Justice and Equality
- Gambling Regulation Bill
JKS Communications Health
- MediQRLink
Construction Defects Alliance Housing
- Redress Scheme for Apartment Owners affected by Fire and other Defects
Montague Communications Ltd Housing
- Redress Scheme for Apartment Owners affected by Fire and other Defects as well as reform of the law to minimise chance of such defects occurring in the future.
FoodCloud Food
- Emailed pre-budget submission
AIRO Racing CLG Justice and Equality
- Proposed Gambling Regulation Bill
Irish Cancer Society Health
- Pre-Budget Submission 2024
Multiple Sclerosis Ireland 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
ARC Cancer Support Centres Health
- Requesting TD support in highlighting a meeting request directly with Mr. Donnelly to discuss sustainable funding at government level for the Alliance of Community Cancer Support Centres.
Tiglin Challenge Ltd Health
- Resident Housing and Special Education
Stop Climate Chaos coalition Energy and Natural Resources
- Correspondence with members of the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment and Climate Action in relation to the reporting cycle under the 2021 Climate Act.
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 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
Foróige, National Youth Development Organisation Children and Youth Affairs
- Pre-budget campaign to increase funding for youth work in Budget 2024
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
Marc Coleman Housing
- Briefing on housing policy
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
Friends of the Earth · 2 returns Energy and Natural Resources
- Presenting to Oireachtas Committee on Recommendations on Energy Poverty and Fossil Fuels
- JOCECA meetings with CRU
Vulcan Consulting Limited · 2 returns Health
- Diabetes Policy in Ireland
- Rare Disease Policy
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
Dublin Chamber of Commerce · 4 returns Taxation · Employment · Economic Development and Industry
- Launch of Dublin Business Priorities
- Launch of Dublin Business Priorities
- Launch of Dublin Business Priorities
- Launch of Dublin Business Priorities
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
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
Construction Industry Federation (CIF) Development and Zoning
- Joint Oireachtas Committee Meeting - Utilities
Society of St. Vincent de Paul · 2 returns Energy and Natural Resources · Budgetary matters
- Engagement with elected officials and senior civil servants on supports for energy poor households during the energy crisis
- 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
Liquid Gas Ireland Energy and Natural Resources
- Notification to policymakers regarding the UK Biomass Strategy
Q4PR · 2 returns Justice and Equality · Development and Zoning
- Proposals re the establishment of a Gambling Regulator
- Engagement with Cllrs and Oireachtas Members regarding barriers to progressing with residential and commercial development within Cherrywood SDZ
DCC plc Energy and Natural Resources
- Notification to policymakers regarding the UK Biomass Strategy
Trócaire Budgetary matters
- Offical Development Assistance
Irish Hotels Federation Tourism
- Seeking Government measures to support recovery and growth of Ireland's tourism and hospitality industry
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

Jennifer Carroll MacNeill — Fine Gael 0 votes · 0 questions · 83 new lobbying returns

New lobbying 83 returns

Hume Brophy Finance
- Digital Payments in Ireland
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 Housing
- looking to increase money for housing and to resolve reduced respite in Disability Sector
LauraLynn Ireland's Children's Hospice Justice and Equality
- Gambling Regulation Bill
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
Natural Capital Ireland Environment
- Tweets on NCI Twitter & Business For Biodiversity Ireland (BFBI) Social media (run by NCI) advocating for the Nature Restoration Law tagging MEPs. Posts re: Data4Nature report. BFBI press release emailed to ministers, quotes requested and invite to event. NCI’s pre-Budget submission document sent to ministers. NCI conversations and emails to ministers/advisers asking them to consider Pre-Budget submission outlining how the natural capital approach can benefit public spending across sectors.
Motor Insurers' Bureau of Ireland (MIBI) · 3 returns Finance
- Liaising with Minister and her office about proposed appearance at MIBI Annual Conference
- Submission of the Annual Report of the Motor Insurers Insolvency Compensation Fund
- Liaising with Minister and her office about proposed appearance at MIBI Annual Conference
AIRO Racing CLG Justice and Equality
- Proposed Gambling Regulation Bill
Irish Funds Industry Association CLG EU Affairs
- Domestic & EU Legislative Agenda
Irish Life Assurance plc Finance
- Discussion on Auto Enrolment and Sustainable Finance.
The Institute of Directors Ireland · 2 returns Banking and Financial Institutions · Finance
- IoD Ireland Response: Central Bank (Individual Accountability Framework) Act 2023 (IAF Act)
- IoD Ireland Response: Consultation Paper 154 (“CP154”) - Consolidated Guidelines in respect of the Central Bank Administrative Sanctions Procedure (“ASP”) (the “ASP Guidelines”).
ARC Cancer Support Centres Health
- Requesting TD support in highlighting a meeting request directly with Mr. Donnelly to discuss sustainable funding at government level for the Alliance of Community Cancer Support Centres.
CyberSafeIreland Education and Training
- Promoting the need to protect and support children online
Ibec · 5 returns Finance
- Financial services regulatory sandbox
- Women in Finance Charter
- Skills and training
- Pre-Budget Submission 2024
- Aircraft Leasing Ireland Pre-Budget Submission 2024 on Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF)
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
BiggerStage Economic Development and Industry
- The development of the unscripted production sector in Ireland
The Westport Chamber Health
- Businesses purchasing Insurance and/or subject to Occupiers Liability.
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
Foróige, National Youth Development Organisation Children and Youth Affairs
- Pre-budget campaign to increase funding for youth work in Budget 2024
Consultative Committee of Accountancy Bodies Ireland Education and Training
- Discussion regarding the modernisation of the Leaving Certificate Accounting syllabus.
Restaurants Association of Ireland · 4 returns Taxation
- Fine Gael parliamentary party meeting
- 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 League of Credit Unions · 4 returns Banking and Financial Institutions
- Credit Union (Amendment) Bill, pre budget submission and bank levy submission
- Women in Finance
- Response to Department of Finance consultations on Credit Union levies
- Invitation to attend Credit Unions events
Vulcan Consulting Limited Housing
- Housing for All and National Planning Framework
J.P. Morgan SE EU Affairs
- EU Basel Implementation
Stripe Finance
- Discussion on entrepreneurship and European and Irish payments policy
Coalition 2030 Foreign Affairs
- We asked a TD to submit a PQ on our behalf
PricewaterhouseCoopers Finance
- Meeting with Minister of State Jennifer Carroll MacNeill to discuss developments in relation to the Funds Industry. PwC raised some changes which the Funds Industry is looking for in relation to the taxation of holding companies in Ireland to bring the treatment in Ireland in line with other jurisdictions.
Túath Housing Association Finance
- Official visit
Alliance for Insurance Reform Banking and Financial Institutions
- Seeking policy decisions that will reduce the cost of insurance for our members and Irish society as a whole to affordable levels and keep it that way.
Insurance Ireland · 6 returns Banking and Financial Institutions
- On behalf of members to lend support to diversity and inclusion in the financial services sector
- On behalf of members, providing input into debate on access to financial services
- On behalf of members, making proposals in relation to the review of changes in European regulation
- On behalf of members, to make a pre-budget submission.
- On behalf of members, to make a pre-budget submission.
- On behalf of members, to raise awareness of issues pertinent to the Irish insurance industry
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
Limerick Chamber · 2 returns Budgetary matters
- Limerick Chamber circulated its pre-budget submission submission for 2024 to relevant ministers
- Limerick Chamber circulated its pre-budget submission submission for 2024 to relevant ministers which contains policy programmes and recommendations to be supported under Budget 2024
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
- Hate Speech and Hate Crime
- Protection of LGBT+ Refugees
National Gallery of Ireland · 2 returns Arts
- Issued a copy of the National Gallery of Ireland's Year in Review Publication and invite to attend the Lavery Exhibition opening.
- 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
Irish Sports Matters Ltd t/a the Federation of Irish Sport Banking and Financial Institutions
- Seeking policy decisions that will reduce the cost of insurance for our members and Irish society as a whole to affordable levels and keep it that way.
Bank of Ireland Group plc Social Protection
- To discuss the introduction and roll out of autoenrollment in Ireland.
Credit Union Development Association · 2 returns Banking and Financial Institutions
- Amendments to CU (Amendment) Bill 2022 [CUAB]
- Amendments to CU (Amendment) Bill 2022 [CUAB]
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
American Chamber of Commerce Ireland Budgetary matters
- AmCham Pre Budget Submission 2024
Glenveagh Properties Plc · 2 returns Housing
- Housing for All and National Planning Framework
- Launch of Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) factory in Carlow, NUA Manufacturing
Philanthropy Ireland Community
- Development of National Policy for Philanthropy
Irish District Energy Association Energy and Natural Resources
- Providing an overview of district heating and its potential in Ireland referencing the Climate Action Plan.
Q4PR Development and Zoning
- Engagement with Cllrs and Oireachtas Members regarding barriers to progressing with residential and commercial development within Cherrywood SDZ

Richard Boyd Barrett — People Before Profit-Solidarity 1 vote · 16 questions · 41 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 16 total

Agriculture 4 questions
- 2023-09-20 Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine to provide, in tabular form, the total number of private felling licences issued by his Department in each year since 2014; the number of felling licences issued to Coillte for the same period; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40186/23]
- 2023-09-20 Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine to specify the length of time the director of forestry is in place; to list, in tabular form and date form, the associations, societies and semi-State bodies that the director has met since his appointment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40187/23]
- 2023-09-20 Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if, in relation to the afforestation scheme 2023-2027 document, specifically section 6.8, the definition of a farmer as outlined in the section acts as a disincentive for persons commencing farming, particularly the previous four years’ applicant for BISS or BPS, from entering the afforestation scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40188/23]
- 2023-09-20 Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if, in relation to the afforestation scheme 2023-2027 document, specifically section 6.8, the definition of a farmer for farmer rate of forestry payments as defined was a decision made by his Department or one instructed by the European Commission; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40189/23]
Transport 3 questions
- 2023-09-20 Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Transport the expected Exchequer spending for the Safe Routes to School Programme in 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39523/23]
- 2023-09-20 Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Transport if he has met with or will meet with the IAA in relation to their decision to cease payment of increases in pensions, in contravention of The Irish Aviation Authority Act 1993, Article 41 (5) and Article 22 para 4 (a) of EU Commission Regulation No. 2019/317, and whether he can explain the rationale for this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40168/23]
- 2023-09-20 Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Transport the estimated cost of introducing light rail transport systems in the cities of Cork, Limerick, Waterford and Galway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40585/23]
Finance 2 questions
- 2023-09-20 Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Finance to outline his plans for a windfall tax, and the EU-wide plans for same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39526/23]
- 2023-09-20 Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Finance to provide full details of the tax regime for REITs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39527/23]
Education 2 questions
- 2023-09-20 Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Education the estimated cost to the Exchequer to provide free school transport to all primary and post-primary school students in 2024; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39518/23]
- 2023-09-20 Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Education the estimated cost to the Exchequer of a National Educational Psychological Service psychologist. [39519/23]
Housing 2 questions
- 2023-09-20 Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to outline the annual capital spend by the Dublin Region Homeless Executive in each year since 2005 of acquiring new emergency accommodation to increase the provision of emergency homeless accommodation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40416/23]
- 2023-09-20 Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to outline the average current expenditure by the Dublin Region Homeless Executive in each year since 2005 of leasing or renting emergency accommodation to increase the provision of emergency homeless accommodation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40417/23]
Enterprise 1 question
- 2023-09-20 Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he will add motor mechanics to the critical skills list; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39636/23]
Social 1 question
- 2023-09-20 Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will address the delays regarding an appeal by a person (details supplied) for an invalidity pension, as well as the denial of supplementary welfare allowance, and who has had no social welfare supports since 17 August 2023, when their illness benefit was stopped; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40147/23]
Health 1 question
- 2023-09-20 Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Health to investigate the reason that there is no board of management for the medical primary certificate application office, resulting in the refusal of all medical primary certificate grant applications and appeals; to advise when this will be rectified to facilitate people with disabilities and brain injuries to drive; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40199/23]

New lobbying 41 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 Dublin
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA · 2 returns Agriculture
- New Ash Dieback Scheme
- Roadside Ash Trees and Ash Dieback
Irish Wildbird Conservancy Marine
- The role of fisheries management in climate action
Simon Communities of Ireland Housing
- Discussion on support for the Right to Housing
Oxfam Ireland Foreign Affairs
- Lobbying of TDs and Senators in relation to Oxfam policies
AIRO Racing CLG Justice and Equality
- Proposed Gambling Regulation Bill
ARC Cancer Support Centres Health
- Requesting TD support in highlighting a meeting request directly with Mr. Donnelly to discuss sustainable funding at government level for the Alliance of Community Cancer Support Centres.
Montague Communications Ltd Employment
- Highlight case of Tesco's Dot Com workers whose hours of work were being unilaterally changed by the company which was going to cost those workers thousands of Euros annually in lost earnings
Ibec Budgetary matters
- Pre-Budget 2024 Submission
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
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 Children and Youth Affairs
- Advocacy on programme for government commitments on youth mental health; ending direct provision; and family homelessness
Coalition 2030 Public Expenditure and Reform
- We wrote to one member of a number of Oireachtas Committees re the SDGs in that Committee's work plan
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
Merchants QuayIreland Ltd Community
- Proposals re drug treatment, homelessness, mental health and related matters
Rehab Group Public Expenditure and Reform
- Pre-Budget Submission
The Religious Society of Friends (Quakers) in Ireland Defence
- Concern regarding the use of cluster munitions in the conflict in Ukraine
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.
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
Disability Federation of Ireland Budgetary matters
- Oireachtas Disability Group, ODG, Pre-Budget Submission 2024
Irish Council for Civil Liberties Justice and Equality
- An Garda Siochana (Recording Devices) Bill
The Union of Retail ,Bar and Administrative Workers Employment
- Highlight case of Tesco's Dot Com workers whose hours of work were being unilaterally changed by the company which was going to cost those workers thousands of Euros annually in lost earnings.
Irish Tax Institute Taxation
- Submission to the Oireachtas Committee on Budgetary Oversight on Taxation on Wealth and Assets.