Dublin Bay North — week of Mon, 18 Sept

What your Dublin Bay North TDs did this week

Mon, 18 Sept – 24 Sept 2023 · 5 TDs · 1 bill voted on · 61 questions · 272 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 Richard Bruton · Seán Haughey

Voted against 3 Aodhán Ó Ríordáin · Cian O'Callaghan · Denise Mitchell

Did not vote 3 Barry Heneghan · Naoise Ó Muirí · Tom Brabazon

Barry Heneghan — Independent 0 votes · 0 questions · 0 new lobbying returns

Quiet week — no questions filed or new lobbying returns.

Cian O'Callaghan — Social Democrats 1 vote · 11 questions · 69 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 11 total

Education 4 questions
- 2023-09-20 Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Education if her attention has been drawn to several schools that are unable to hire a substitute teacher in order to fill a fixed-term role temporarily, where that fixed-term role has been advertised but no hire has been found; if she will engage with schools on this issue given the staffing shortages that many are experiencing; if she will consider amending this rule; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40628/23]
- 2023-09-20 Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Education if she will consider re-evaluating the length of the two-year Professional Masters in Education to account for teachers who have a Teaching Council number and who already have teaching experience; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40629/23]
- 2023-09-20 Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Education if she will look at a case (details supplied) whereby a child with autism has been out of school since March this year and is unable to find a school place for the coming year; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40632/23]
- 2023-09-21 Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Education if her Department plans to introduce a system whereby all girls schools have a uniform choice between skirts or trousers; whether she is aware of the barriers that students face in schools where their only option is to wear a skirt, specifically related to the encouragement of physical activity (details supplied), and in the interests of equality; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40869/23]
Health 4 questions
- 2023-09-20 Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the number of people waiting for home support services, broken down by CHO area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40578/23]
- 2023-09-20 Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the number of home support services hours currently provided by each CHO area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40579/23]
- 2023-09-20 Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the number of persons waiting for a CAMHS appointment, by CHO, LHO and time waiting; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40581/23]
- 2023-09-20 Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health when the review of the long-term illness scheme will take place; if the age limit of 16 years old in the mental health category of the scheme will be reviewed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40630/23]
Tourism 1 question
- 2023-09-20 Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media when the pension increases for retired RTÉ employees will be implemented; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40631/23]
Justice 1 question
- 2023-09-20 Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice the number of community gardaí in the DMR each year from 2020 to 2023, broken down by division; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40582/23]
Children 1 question
- 2023-09-20 Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if he will verify the total number of children on waiting lists for assessment of need; the number of children waiting on historical waiting lists; the number of new applications; the number of children or families still awaiting assessment following a preliminary team assessment review, broken down by CHO area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40580/23]

New lobbying 69 returns

National Centre for Youth Mental Health Children and Youth Affairs
- Session with Public Representatives in Leinster House
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 · 3 returns Agriculture · Local Government
- New Ash Dieback Scheme
- Land Value sharing & Urban Development Zones Bill 2022
- Roadside Ash Trees and Ash Dieback
Simon Communities of Ireland Housing
- Discussion on support for the Right to Housing
Construction Defects Alliance Housing
- Redress Scheme for Apartment Owners affected by Fire and other Defects
Montague Communications Ltd · 2 returns Housing · Justice and Equality
- 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.
- Reform of the Multi-Unit Development (MUD) Act
Irish Kidney Association · 4 returns Health
- Email informing the Health Committee and local politicians of the non return by Beaumont Hospital of the IKA Renal Support Centre given to them during the Pandemic upon expiry of the Agreement between both parties
- Email informing the Health Committee and local politicians of the non return by Beaumont Hospital of the IKA Renal Support Centre given to them during the Pandemic upon expiry of the Agreement between both parties
- Email updating the Health Committee and local politicians of the ongoing failure of Beaumont Hospital to return the IKA Renal Support Centre upon the expiry of the Agreement between both parties, in order to ensure that the centre can be restored to its original purpose - that of providing support and accommodation to renal patients from all over the country travelling to Beaumont for treatment
- Email updating the Health Committee and local politicians of the ongoing failure of Beaumont Hospital to return the IKA Renal Support Centre upon the expiry of the Agreement between both parties, in order to ensure that the centre can be restored to its original purpose - that of providing support and accommodation to renal patients from all over the country travelling to Beaumont for treatment
Threshold · 3 returns Housing · Tourism
- To brief the DPO on Threshold's policy regarding a deposit protection scheme
- Contacted DPO regarding Parliamentary Questions.
- Emailed DPOs requesting a meeting to discuss Threshold's position on a Deposit Protection Scheme
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.
Property Owners Association of Ireland Limited (IPOA) · 2 returns Budgetary matters
- To outline the need for the introduction of a 25% tax rate for residential landlords in order to support Government policy in the provision of housing.
- Policy around the Tax treatment of the Private Rental Sector.
AIRO Racing CLG Justice and Equality
- Proposed Gambling Regulation Bill
Fórsa trade union · 2 returns Education and Training
- Two deputies were asked to raise Dáil question regarding the TUTG scheme, and the funding of industrial relations facilitator. A letter was sent to Minister Harris on the issue.
- Deputy Cian O'Callaghan was asked to raise a Dáil question regarding the number of school caretakes; the TUC scheme; school grants; their funding and the cost to the exchequer.
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.
Ibec · 3 returns Housing · Budgetary matters
- Pre-legislative scrutiny of Land Value Sharing
- Pre-Budget 2024 Submission
- Property Market Reform
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 · 2 returns Housing · Justice and Equality
- DPOs were briefed on the General Scheme of the Land Value Sharing and Urban Development Zones Bill 2022 (LVS)
- 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
Mental Health Reform Housing
- Publication of the Implementation Plan of the Housing Strategy for Disabled People
Focus Ireland Housing
- Publication and circulation of Focus Ireland's pre-budget submission
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
Coalition 2030 Housing
- We wrote to one member of a number of Oireachtas Committees re the SDGs in that Committee's work plan
HAIL - Housing Association for Integrated Living Housing
- On Tuesday, 13th June we held a briefing session in the Oireachtas organised by Senator Annie Hoey to update Oireachtas members about the work we do to support people living with mental health difficulties.
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 Housing
- Update on housing implementation plan
Clúid Housing Housing
- Reform of the Multi-Unit Development Act 2011
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 · 5 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
- Legislative and programme protection for trans and non-binary people
- 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
Construction Industry Federation (CIF) Development and Zoning
- Joint Oireachtas Committee Meeting - Irish Home Builders Association - pre-legislative scrutiny of the general scheme of the land value sharing and urban development zones Bill 2022.
Society of St. Vincent de Paul Budgetary matters
- Engagement with elected officials on SVP pre-budget submission
Environmental Pillar · 4 returns Environment
- Historic and Archaeological Heritage Bill 2023
- General Scheme of the Marine Protected Areas Bill
- Draft Planning and Development Bill 2022
- 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 · 2 returns Justice and Equality
- ICCL 2024 Pre-Budget Submission
- ICCL Stand at Social Democrats Summer School
Glenveagh Properties Plc Housing
- Launch of Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) factory in Carlow, NUA Manufacturing
National Youth Council of Ireland Budgetary matters
- NYCI Local Champions Programme and Youth Work funding in Budget 2024
BeLonG To Youth Services Ltd. Health
- Legislative and programme protection for trans and non-binary people
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.

Denise Mitchell — Sinn Féin 1 vote · 0 questions · 32 new lobbying returns

New lobbying 32 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 Kidney Association · 4 returns Health
- Email informing the Health Committee and local politicians of the non return by Beaumont Hospital of the IKA Renal Support Centre given to them during the Pandemic upon expiry of the Agreement between both parties
- Email informing the Health Committee and local politicians of the non return by Beaumont Hospital of the IKA Renal Support Centre given to them during the Pandemic upon expiry of the Agreement between both parties
- Email updating the Health Committee and local politicians of the ongoing failure of Beaumont Hospital to return the IKA Renal Support Centre upon the expiry of the Agreement between both parties, in order to ensure that the centre can be restored to its original purpose - that of providing support and accommodation to renal patients from all over the country travelling to Beaumont for treatment
- Email updating the Health Committee and local politicians of the ongoing failure of Beaumont Hospital to return the IKA Renal Support Centre upon the expiry of the Agreement between both parties, in order to ensure that the centre can be restored to its original purpose - that of providing support and accommodation to renal patients from all over the country travelling to Beaumont for treatment
AIRO Racing CLG Justice and Equality
- Proposed Gambling Regulation Bill
Youth Advocate Programmes Ireland CLG Children and Youth Affairs
- YAP Ireland National Event 2023 - a national showcase of the work done by YAP Ireland throughout the year on the theme of "Sustainability, Friendship, Parenting, Communities, and particularly involving the young people and families on the YAP Programme
Irish Heart Foundation Health
- Heart Failure information meeting in Leinster House
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.
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
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
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
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.
National Youth Council of Ireland Budgetary matters
- NYCI Local Champions Programme and Youth Work funding in Budget 2024
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.

Naoise Ó Muirí — Fine Gael 0 votes · 0 questions · 0 new lobbying returns

Quiet week — no questions filed or new lobbying returns.

Tom Brabazon — Fianna Fáil 0 votes · 0 questions · 0 new lobbying returns

Quiet week — no questions filed or new lobbying returns.