Donegal — week of Mon, 18 Sept

What your Donegal TDs did this week

Mon, 18 Sept – 24 Sept 2023 · 5 TDs · 1 bill voted on · 37 questions · 269 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 1 Charlie McConalogue

Voted against 3 Pearse Doherty · Pádraig Mac Lochlainn · Thomas Pringle

Did not vote 2 Charles Ward · Pat the Cope Gallagher

Charles Ward — 100% RDR 0 votes · 0 questions · 0 new lobbying returns

Quiet week — no questions filed or new lobbying returns.

Charlie McConalogue — Fianna Fáil 1 vote · 0 questions · 121 new lobbying returns

New lobbying 121 returns

Irish Congress of Trade Unions Energy and Natural Resources
- The Board of the Marine Institute
BoyleSports Justice and Equality
- Gambling Regulation Bill 2022 - Letter with a meeting invite sent to relevant TD's in relation to certain sections of the Gambling Regulation Bill 2022
Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers Association · 9 returns Agriculture · EU Affairs · Taxation
- ICSA Pre Budget submission
- EU Nature Restoration Law
- Support for the Sheep Sector
- To get the residential zoned property tax amended
- Industrial Emissions Directive
- Sustainable Use Directive
- Suckler cow scheme
- Farmers Charter
- Funding for IBR and BVD programmes
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA · 28 returns Finance · Agriculture · Taxation · Energy and Natural Resources · Trade · EU Affairs · Community
- IFA Budget 2024 Submission - Measures to Support Farm Enterprises - Farm Schemes
- National Liming Programme
- Common Agricultural Plan (CAP) Strategic Plan Evaluation Plan
- IFA Budget 2024 Submission - Taxation measures to Support Farm Succession, Transfer and Partnerships
- IFA Budget 2024 Submission - Taxation measures to Support Farm Succession, Transfer and Partnerships
- Solar Panels
- IFA Budget 2024 Submission - Residential Zoned Land Tax (RZLT)
- New Ash Dieback Scheme
- New Ash Dieback Scheme
- National Beef Welfare Scheme (NBWS)
- Catch Crops
- Brexit Consultative Stakeholder Forum
- Tillage Farming Crisis
- Nitrates Derogation - Maintaining the derogation at 250kg N/ha
- IFA Budget 2024 Submission - Measures to Support Climate Action
- Sheep Crisis
- EU Animal Welfare Legislation
- Budget 2024 - IFA Submission to Government
- Brexit - New UK import controls from 31st October 2023
- Poultry - Revision of the Animal Welfare Legislation & European Food Safety Authority Recommendations (Welfare) & IED Industrial Emissions Directive
- Pig Exceptional Payment Scheme (PEPS)
- National Community Engagement Week
- Tullamore Livestock Show
- Dog Control
- National Economic Dialogue
- Farmers' Charter of Rights
- Roadside Ash Trees and Ash Dieback
- Roadside Ash Trees and Ash Dieback
Irish Wildbird Conservancy · 2 returns Agriculture · Budgetary matters
- Nature Restoration Law
- Budget 2024
The Irish Co-operative Organisation Society Ltd Agriculture
- Nitrates Directive
Veterinary Ireland · 3 returns Agriculture
- Communications with the Minister, Chief Veterinary Officer (CVO) and other officials of the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) on the capital funding required to support the costs to Private Veterinary Practitioners (PVPs) associated with the Animal Health Computer System (AHCS), and the proposed National Veterinary Prescription System (NVPS), along with a mechanism for the ongoing adjustment of ERAD rates.
- Communications with Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Minister for Finance, Sinn Fein Agricultural Spokesperson, and officials from the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, regarding Veterinary Ireland concerns on the Veterinary Medicinal Products, Medicated Feed and Fertilisers Regulation Bill 2023.
- Invitation to attend and speak at Veterinary Ireland Annual General Meeting and Conference 24th November 2023.
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.
FoodCloud Food
- Emailed pre-budget submission
AIRO Racing CLG Justice and Equality
- Proposed Gambling Regulation Bill
Irish fish Producers Organisation Ltd · 2 returns Marine
- Meeting re Policy Initiatives
- Meeting re Policy Initiatives
Irish SME Association Employment
- Proposed increase in the National Minimum Wage
Fair Seas Ireland · 2 returns Environment
- Email to McConalogue. Invitation to event and benefits of MPAs
- Letter sent to all Cabinet Minister informing them of need for strong and ambitious MPA legislation and our key asks
Cancer Care West 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.
Ibec · 7 returns Agriculture · Employment · Food
- Agriculture and Food Supply Chain Bill
- Market Access for beef, sheep and pork, poultry to various markets
- Recruitment challenges for the meat sector- additional permits required
- Inform Minister of forthcoming poultry sector report and meeting request
- Genomics & Dairy Industry
- Sustainability priorities for the dairy industry
- Geographic Indications
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
Racecourse Media Group Limited Sports and Recreation
- Gambling Regulation Bill 2022
Irish Pharmacy Union Health
- Submission on the Safe Supply of Veterinary Prescription Only Medicines
KILLYBEGS FISHERMEN'S ORGANISATION LTD · 3 returns Marine
- LACK OF INTER-DEPARTMENTAL COMMUNICATIONS ON MARINE SPATIAL ISSUES
- LODGING COMPLAINT RE. THE UNACCEPTABLE LACK OF STAKEHOLDERS ENGAGEMENT WITH FISHING INDUSTRIES REGARDING MPAs BILL(NW COAST) AND SACs (PORCUPINE SHELF)
- REQUEST FOR A MEETING ON ROCKALL FISHING ACCESS
Hume Brophy Agriculture
- Growth and Expansion of Farmer Time. Farmer Time is an education programme that connects farmers with schools across Ireland. Teachers and Farmers link classroom learning with farming and food production. Students chat with their matched farmer using video calls twice a month. Farmer Time is a free programme coordinated by Airfield Estate. It’s available to both primary and secondary schools.
Irish Self Catering Federation Tourism
- Registration for Short-term legislation Bill (STTL)
Irish Rural Link Co-Operative Society Limited Budgetary matters
- Copy of Irish Rural Link and National Meals on Wheels Network Pre-Budget Submission sent to all relevant Ministers and TDs
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
United Irish Racecourses Agriculture
- Sought to address the inequitable allocation process of funding for media rights for small race courses
Uplift · 3 returns Environment
- Uplift members sent emails to Charlie McConalogue asking him to ban glyphosate
- emailed Charlie McConalogue asking him 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
Family Carers Ireland Budgetary matters
- Improvements for carers in budget 2024
Vulcan Consulting Limited Agriculture
- Forestry policy and programmes
Macra na Feirme · 6 returns Agriculture
- Renewable energy on farm
- Climate change and emissions
- Derogation and Water Quality
- Pre Budget meeting with Minister and Department of Agriculture
- The future of the sheep sector
- Succession Scheme
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
Golf Ireland National Governing Body CLG Sports and Recreation
- Proposed EU Regulation on the Sustainable Use of Pesticides
Cork Chamber Budgetary matters
- Distribution of Cork Chamber Budget 2024 Submission
Horse Racing Ireland Agriculture
- Pre budget submission on behalf of Horse Racing Ireland
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 · 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
Irish Egg Marketing Ltd Agriculture
- Methodology of shed measurement for installation of new Barn systems
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
American Chamber of Commerce Ireland Budgetary matters
- AmCham Pre Budget Submission 2024
National Youth Council of Ireland Budgetary matters
- NYCI Local Champions Programme and Youth Work funding in Budget 2024
Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers Association · 2 returns Agriculture
- ICMSA setting out its key concerns in advance of a meeting with An Taoiseach and the Minister for Agriculture, Food & Marine.
- Meeting with Minister McConalogue on proposed Genotyping programme.
Horse Sport Ireland · 4 returns Agriculture · Environment · Sports and Recreation
- Funding for equine industry through National Breeding Services
- Increase in support available to equestrian industry to adopt environmental and sustainability measures
- Pre budget submission on behalf of Horse Sport Ireland
- RDS Dublin Horse Show - High Performance Equestrian Sport
Irish Hotels Federation Tourism
- Seeking Government measures to support recovery and growth of Ireland's tourism and hospitality industry
Irish Bioenergy Association Agriculture
- Lobbied the Minister regarding the role of bioenergy in emssions reduction in agricultural and need for the Government biomethane strategy to set out the incentives and supports that would be required to mobilise the sector
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.

Pat the Cope Gallagher — Fianna Fáil 0 votes · 0 questions · 0 new lobbying returns

Quiet week — no questions filed or new lobbying returns.

Pearse Doherty — Sinn Féin 1 vote · 12 questions · 52 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 12 total

Finance 4 questions
- 2023-09-20 Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance the estimated cost of not proceeding with the legislated increase in carbon tax to take effect in October 2023, for 2023 and 2024, respectively, VAT inclusive. [39615/23]
- 2023-09-20 Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance the projected cost of extending the reduced rate of VAT to electricity and gas to end-December 2023. [40706/23]
- 2023-09-21 Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance the estimated revenue to be generated by the temporary solidarity contribution and cap on market revenues in each of the years 2024 and 2025, respectively (disaggregated by each - Temporary Solidarity Contribution and Cap on Market Revenues); and if the revenue with respect to each is included in the revenue base for 2024 and 2025, as outlined in the Summer Economic Statement. [40896/23]
- 2023-09-21 Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance the estimated cost of reducing the level of excise applied to home heating oil from €122.83 to €100, €72.83, €60 and €0.00, from 12 October 2023 to end-2023 and from 1 January 2024 to end-March 2024 respectively, in tabular form. [40897/23]
Transport 3 questions
- 2023-09-20 Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Transport the current waiting times for driving tests in County Donegal; the number of people on each waiting list, per centre, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40301/23]
- 2023-09-20 Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Transport the current waiting times for driver theory tests in County Donegal; the number of people on each waiting list, per centre; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40302/23]
- 2023-09-20 Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Transport the steps he is taking to reduce waiting times and clear the backlog for driving tests and driver theory tests; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40303/23]
Children 2 questions
- 2023-09-20 Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth when an AON report will be sent to CAMHS for a child (details supplied) in county Donegal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39963/23]
- 2023-09-20 Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth his plans to address the unacceptable level of vacancies for key positions in the Children's Disability Network Teams in Donegal; and if he is aware of the serious impact this is having on the children affected and their families. [39980/23]
Health 2 questions
- 2023-09-20 Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Health the number of adults and children in Donegal on HSE dental waiting lists at the end of May and June of each year 2019 to 2023, broken down by standard waiting times, by clinic, in tabular form. [40593/23]
- 2023-09-20 Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Health the number of adults and children in Donegal on HSE orthodontic waiting lists at the end of May and June of each year 2019 to 2023, broken down by standard waiting times, by clinic, in tabular form. [40594/23]
Social 1 question
- 2023-09-21 Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Social Protection the estimated cost of providing a €100 lump-sum payment for each social welfare and social assistance scheme on 1 November 2023, 1 October 2023 and 1 March 2024 respectively, disaggregated by social welfare payment type, in tabular form. [40898/23]

New lobbying 52 returns

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
Respond Housing
- Social and Cost Rental Delivery: Challenges facing AHB's and tenants due to cost of living increases and inflation. A mechanism to assist with cash flow issues experienced by AHBs with CREL projects.
Irish Heart Foundation Health
- Launch of the Irish Heart Foundation's 2024 Pre-Budget Submission
Irish Bookmakers Association Justice and Equality
- General Scheme of Gambling Regulation bill and Amendments
Cancer Care West 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.
National Disability Services Association Justice and Equality
- NDSA Pre-Budget 2024 Submission
Ibec Budgetary matters
- Pre-Budget 2024 Submission
Mental Health Reform Budgetary matters
- Sent July version of MHR's Pre-Budget Submission 2024
Scale Ireland Economic Development and Industry
- Budget 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 Rural Link Co-Operative Society Limited Budgetary matters
- Copy of Irish Rural Link and National Meals on Wheels Network Pre-Budget Submission sent to all relevant Ministers and TDs
Paul Allen & Associates Public Relations Taxation
- Retention of 9% VAT Rate for Hairdressing sector
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 · 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
Family Carers Ireland · 2 returns Budgetary matters
- Pre Budget Submission
- Improvements for carers in budget 2024
Insurance Ireland · 3 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.
- 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
Waterford Chamber of Commerce Housing
- Housing and Education
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
Letterkenny Chamber of Commerce · 2 returns Economic Development and Industry
- President's lunch where Letterkenny Chamber outlined the priority needs of County Donegal in terms of infrastructure, housing skills and childcare.
- Meeting with Sinn Fein Leader, and industry leaders in Letterkenny
Rehab Group Public Expenditure and Reform
- Pre-Budget Submission
Amazon Ireland Support Services Limited Economic Development and Industry
- Amazon's operations and investment in Ireland
Hanover Media Strategy Limited Economic Development and Industry
- Circulation of policy paper on '21st Century Infrastructure: Accelerating Delivery of the National Digital Strategy'
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
Philanthropy Ireland Community
- Development of National Policy for Philanthropy
National Youth Council of Ireland Budgetary matters
- NYCI Local Champions Programme and Youth Work funding in Budget 2024
Irish Tax Institute Taxation
- Submission to the Oireachtas Committee on Budgetary Oversight on Taxation on Wealth and Assets.
Red Flag Consulting Limited Environment
- Implementation of Circular Economy Act and positive role of recyclable and compostable materials

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn — Sinn Féin 1 vote · 7 questions · 0 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 7 total

Housing 3 questions
- 2023-09-20 Deputy Pádraig Mac Lochlainn asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he has engaged with the Minister for Finance on the requests from homeowners affected by defective blocks that the works they are carrying out to remediate their homes and related professional fees, under the enhanced defective block grant scheme, be exempt from VAT; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39793/23]
- 2023-09-20 Deputy Pádraig Mac Lochlainn asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will establish with the National Standards Authority of Ireland when it will issue a clear directive on the acceptable levels of deleterious materials and compressive strength in concrete blocks that will allow sellers and buyers of second-hand homes to have full clarity on their transaction. [40104/23]
- 2023-09-20 Deputy Pádraig Mac Lochlainn asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will establish with the National Standards Authority of Ireland when it will issue a clear directive on the acceptable levels of deleterious materials and structural strength in concrete foundations to assist homeowners who have to rebuild their homes under the enhanced defective block grant scheme. [40105/23]
Health 2 questions
- 2023-09-20 Deputy Pádraig Mac Lochlainn asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) in County Donegal can expect an appointment from a cardiologist and a neurologist from Letterkenny University Hospital; if this person is on the routine or urgent waiting list; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40305/23]
- 2023-09-20 Deputy Pádraig Mac Lochlainn asked the Minister for Health when the parents of a child (details supplied) can expect to receive services from the early intervention team in Buncrana; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40738/23]
Finance 1 question
- 2023-09-21 Deputy Pádraig Mac Lochlainn asked the Minister for Finance the reason the Government does not provide the same tax relief for rental costs to students and their families, regardless of where they are studying on the island of Ireland, the Republic of Ireland or Northern Ireland. [40882/23]
Further and Higher Education 1 question
- 2023-09-21 Deputy Pádraig Mac Lochlainn asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the reason that the Government does not provide the same financial assistance to students and their families, regardless of where they are studying on the island of Ireland, the Republic of Ireland or Northern Ireland; and if he appreciates how unfair this discrepancy is to students who live in the border counties of the Republic of Ireland. [40881/23]