Dublin Central — week of Mon, 18 Sept

What your Dublin Central TDs did this week

Mon, 18 Sept – 24 Sept 2023 · 4 TDs · 1 bill voted on · 32 questions · 407 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 Paschal Donohoe

Voted against 2 Gary Gannon · Mary Lou McDonald

Did not vote 1 Marie Sherlock

Gary Gannon — Social Democrats 1 vote · 5 questions · 62 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 5 total

Further and Higher Education 5 questions
- 2023-09-21 Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if he deems it appropriate for universities and colleges to increase their cost of accommodation for this academic year while the country experiences a cost-of-living crisis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40450/23]
- 2023-09-21 Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science to provide clarification on the status and cost of the student contribution fee; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40448/23]
- 2023-09-21 Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if university-funded PhD scholarships will be allocated additional State funding for this academic year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40452/23]
- 2023-09-21 Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science for the number of complaints submitted concerning the SUSI application process this year by students or parents; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40449/23]
- 2023-09-21 Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if the recommendation to increase PhD stipends to €25,000 per annum from 1 January 2024 applies to all PhDs, inclusive of SFI, IRC, and university/college-funded scholarships; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40451/23]

New lobbying 62 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
Treoir (Federation of Services for Unmarried Parents and their Children) Finance
- Pre budget submission
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA · 2 returns Agriculture
- New Ash Dieback Scheme
- Roadside Ash Trees and Ash Dieback
One Family Budgetary matters
- Pre-Budget Submission 2024
Educate Together Education and Training
- Luke O'Shaughnessy met Gary Gannon TD and Neasa Hourigan TD at an event in Grace Park ETNS and followed up with an email and briefing notes. The email invited both TDs to meet with Educate Together around the issues of reconfiguration of primary schools and the proposed Citizenship Assembly on Education.
Montague Communications Ltd Health
- Policy on problem drug use
Irish Kidney Association · 2 returns Health
- 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
Irish Cancer Society Health
- Pre-Budget Submission 2024
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
Alice Public Relations Education and Training
- Education and Training Boards Ireland briefings on reconfiguration / divestment of primary schools.
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.
National Women's Council of Ireland Budgetary matters
- NOPFA Pre-budget Submission
Walkinstown Association for People with an Intellectual Disability Ltd Children and Youth Affairs
- survival of disability services & supports through sustainable funding
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.
Avista Budgetary matters
- Avista 2024 Pre-Budget Submission
Foróige, National Youth Development Organisation Children and Youth Affairs
- Pre-budget campaign to increase funding for youth work in Budget 2024
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
Focus Ireland Housing
- National One Parent Family Association Pre-budget submission Briefing
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
Rehab Group · 2 returns Public Expenditure and Reform
- Took part in Oireachtas Disability Group Delegation to meet TDs and Senators in relation to our Pre-Budget Submission
- Pre-Budget Submission
Coalition 2030 Foreign Affairs
- We wrote to one member of a number of Oireachtas Committees re the SDGs in that Committee's work plan
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 · 2 returns Budgetary matters
- Budget 2024 lobbying
- ODG Pre budget 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
Microsoft Ireland Operations Ltd Economic Development and Industry
- Circulation of policy paper on '21st Century Infrastructure: Accelerating Delivery of the National Digital Strategy'
DEBRA Ireland Health
- Pre-Budget Submission
Migrant Rights Centre Ireland · 5 returns Justice and Equality · Employment
- Regularisation for Undocumented People in Ireland
- The fee for an Irish Residence Permit Card in Ireland
- Family Reunion Policy
- Amendments to Employment Permit Legislation
- Consideration of MRCI key asks in NRM reform for victims of trafficking.
Tesco Ireland Limited Social Protection
- To provide an introduction and overview of Tesco’s Ireland’s Stronger Starts initiative
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
National Federation of Voluntary Service Providers Supporting People with Intellectual Disability Budgetary matters
- Oireachtas Disability Group Pre-Budget Campaign
National Youth Council of Ireland · 2 returns Arts · Social Protection
- Culture, Arts and Media Card
- Rate of jobseekers' allowance for all people aged under 25 years
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
CUMANN PEILE NA H-EIREANN "FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION OF IRELAND" Sports and Recreation
- Letter to Ministers and T.D.s with details of the FAI Facility Investment Vision
BeLonG To Youth Services Ltd. Health
- Legislative and programme protection for trans and non-binary people
MKC Communications Communications
- Public Service Broadcasting
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.

Marie Sherlock — Labour Party 0 votes · 0 questions · 61 new lobbying returns

New lobbying 61 returns

Irish Congress of Trade Unions Employment
- Pay for workers in Section 39, Section 56 and Section 10 Organisations.
Treoir (Federation of Services for Unmarried Parents and their Children) Finance
- Pre budget submission
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
One Family Budgetary matters
- Pre-Budget Submission 2024
Construction Defects Alliance Housing
- Redress Scheme for Apartment Owners affected by Fire and other Defects
Montague Communications Ltd · 2 returns Housing · Employment
- 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.
- 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 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
Fórsa trade union Environment
- Seeking legislation to be brought forward that would provide for more regulation of waste services in Ireland.
National Women's Council of Ireland Budgetary matters
- Budget 2024
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
Ibec · 2 returns Budgetary matters · Employment
- Pre-Budget 2024 Submission
- General Scheme of Plan of Action on Collective Redundancies following Insolvency Bill, 2023
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.
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
Focus Ireland Housing
- National One Parent Family Association Pre-budget submission Briefing
Rehab Group · 2 returns Public Expenditure and Reform
- Took part in Oireachtas Disability Group Delegation to meet TDs and Senators in relation to our Pre-Budget Submission
- Pre-Budget Submission
Coalition 2030 Economic Development and Industry
- We wrote to one member of a number of Oireachtas Committees re the SDGs in that Committee's work plan
Age Action Social Protection
- Participation in the launch of the Pension Promise Campaign
Insurance Ireland Banking and Financial Institutions
- On behalf of members, providing input into policy surrounding MICA/Defective Concrete Block Redress
Irish Family Planning Association Health
- National and international policy on sexual and reproductive health and rights
Merchants QuayIreland Ltd Community
- Proposals re drug treatment, homelessness, mental health and related matters
Microsoft Ireland Operations Ltd Economic Development and Industry
- Circulation of policy paper on '21st Century Infrastructure: Accelerating Delivery of the National Digital Strategy'
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
Nasc Ireland Justice and Equality
- Criminal Justice (Incitement to Violence or Hatred and Hate Offences) Bill 2022
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
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.
National Youth Council of Ireland · 2 returns Children and Youth Affairs · Arts
- Pre-Budget campaign 2024 for increased investment in youth work and young people
- Culture, Arts and Media Card
National Federation of Voluntary Service Providers Supporting People with Intellectual Disability Budgetary matters
- Oireachtas Disability Group Pre-Budget Campaign
Hanover Media Strategy Limited Economic Development and Industry
- Sharing key policy documents with key stakeholders across Goverment
Disability Federation of Ireland Budgetary matters
- Oireachtas Disability Group, ODG, Pre-Budget Submission 2024
Irish Council for Civil Liberties · 3 returns Justice and Equality · EU Affairs
- An Garda Siochana (Recording Devices) Bill
- Representative Actions for the Protection of the Collective Interests of Consumers Bill 2023
- Scrutiny of Draft EU-related Statutory Instruments Work Programme
Friends of the Earth Energy and Natural Resources
- Joint Committee on Enterprise, Trade and Employment meeting with Canadian business
MKC Communications Communications
- Public Service Broadcasting
Trócaire EU Affairs
- Corporate accountability, justice and addressing poverty
Autism Spectrum Information, Advice and Meeting Point Ltd, Trading as AsIAm Health
- Spoke at Thomas Johnson Summer School and met Sen Marie Sherlock
Red Flag Consulting Limited Environment
- Implementation of Circular Economy Act and positive role of recyclable and compostable materials

Mary Lou McDonald — Sinn Féin 1 vote · 0 questions · 63 new lobbying returns

New lobbying 63 returns

National Centre for Youth Mental Health Children and Youth Affairs
- Attendance at Sinn Fein Policy Launch
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 Agriculture
- Nature Restoration Law
Raidió Teilifís Éireann Communications
- RTÉ current and future funding.
Free Legal Advice Centres (FLAC) · 3 returns Justice and Equality
- FLAC wrote to TDs in relation to constitutional referendums planned for November this year and the wording of the amendments to be put to referendum
- FLAC wrote to Mary Lou McDonald TD in relation to constitutional referendums planned for November this year and the wording of the amendments to be put to referendum
- 19 July 2023 FLAC wrote to Mary Lou McDonald in relation to constitutional referendums planned for November this year
Irish Kidney Association · 5 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
- 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
Irish Cancer Society Health
- Pre-Budget Submission 2024
Fair Seas Ireland Environment
- Fair Seas spoke with opposition party leaders about the need for MPAs and the forthcoming MPA legsialtion at an external event in Cork
Irish Bookmakers Association Justice and Equality
- General Scheme of Gambling Regulation bill and Amendments
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.
National Women's Council of Ireland Budgetary matters
- Budget 2024
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
Walkinstown Association for People with an Intellectual Disability Ltd Children and Youth Affairs
- survival of disability services & supports through sustainable funding
Mental Health Reform · 2 returns Budgetary matters · Health
- Sent July version of MHR's Pre-Budget Submission 2024
- Priority publication of the bill to reform the Mental Health Act, 2001
Sustainable Water Network (SWAN) EU Affairs
- The Nature Restoration Law
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
Avista Budgetary matters
- Avista 2024 Pre-Budget Submission
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
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 · 3 returns Environment
- We wrote to the leaders of the opposition parties requesting they hold the Government to account on SDG achievement
- We contacted Oireachtas members to arrange meetings and discuss the inclusion of the SDGs in their Party's manifestos for Government
- Social media to politicians urging them to progress our asks
Uplift Environment
- 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
BeLonG To Youth Services Ltd. · 2 returns Children and Youth Affairs · Health
- Supporting young people and youth work in Budget 2024.
- Legislative and programme protection for trans and non-binary people.
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
Microsoft Ireland Operations Ltd Economic Development and Industry
- Circulation of policy paper on '21st Century Infrastructure: Accelerating Delivery of the National Digital Strategy'
The Religious Society of Friends (Quakers) in Ireland Defence
- Concern regarding the use of cluster munitions in the conflict in Ukraine
Letterkenny Chamber of Commerce Economic Development and Industry
- Meeting with Sinn Fein Leader, and industry leaders in Letterkenny
Hanover Media Strategy Limited Economic Development and Industry
- Meetings to discuss policy paper '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
Murray Energy and Natural Resources
- FEL 4/19 gas exploration licence held by Europa Oil & Gas
Environmental Pillar · 2 returns Environment
- Request that the Citizens' Assembly report and its recommendations be considered by a cross-party Joint Oireachtas Committee with resources and expertise
- Calling on elected representatives to support greater ambition within the negotiations with the European Commissions on the proposal for a regulation on Nature Restoration
Irish Council for Civil Liberties Justice and Equality
- Offences Against the State Act (OASA) Review Group
Philanthropy Ireland Community
- Development of National Policy for Philanthropy
National Federation of Voluntary Service Providers Supporting People with Intellectual Disability Budgetary matters
- Calling for sufficient funding to meet unmet needs for people with disabilities in Budget 2024, and to ensure sustainability of service provision

Paschal Donohoe — Fine Gael 1 vote · 0 questions · 141 new lobbying returns

New lobbying 141 returns

MSD · 2 returns Health
- Vaccination programmes
- Early detection and treatment of cancer
Analog Devices Economic Development and Industry
- Strategic Investment / Important Projects of Common European Interest
Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers Association Agriculture
- ICSA Pre Budget submission
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA · 8 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
- National Economic Dialogue
- Roadside Ash Trees and Ash Dieback
Irish National Organisation of the Unemployed Budgetary matters
- In June the INOU attended the National Economic Dialogue (NED), the theme was ‘the economy in 2030 - enabling a sustainable future for all’. The INOU participated in two workshops: Better Public Service Delivery: Maximising the Impact of Public Spending; and Leveraging digital in the future of work and employment service delivery.
Dublin Zoo Heritage
- Invited Minister to launch a new animal house at Dublin Zoo, invited Minister to relaunch a building at Dublin Zoo and requested state support for Dublin Zoo and Fota Wildlife Park
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.
Uisce Éireann Housing
- To provide the Minister with constituency updates, share updates on project delivery, including major projects, and highlight future funding needs.
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.
Virgin Media Ireland Limited Communications
- Public Service Broadcasting
Irish Kidney Association · 9 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 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
- 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
- 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
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.
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 · 2 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 launched our 2024 Pre-Budget Submission to Oireachtas members
Hume Brophy Transport
- Regulation of excisable products in duty free
Council of The Bar of Ireland Justice and Equality
- Professional fees paid to barristers who practice in criminal law instructed by the ODPP and under the Criminal Legal Aid Scheme
BeLonG To Youth Services Ltd. · 2 returns Children and Youth Affairs
- Belong To's youth work with LGBTQ+ young people.
- Supporting young people and youth work in Budget 2024.
County Kildare Chamber Budgetary matters
- Distribution of County Kildare Chamber Budget 2024 Submission
Irish Heart Foundation Health
- Launch of the Irish Heart Foundation's 2024 Pre-Budget Submission
Barclays Bank Ireland PLC Banking and Financial Institutions
- Barclays operations in Ireland
Irish SME Association Employment
- Proposed increase in the National Minimum Wage
Fair Seas Ireland Environment
- Letter sent to all Cabinet Minister informing them of need for strong and ambitious MPA legislation and our key asks
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.
National Women's Council of Ireland Budgetary matters
- Budget 2024
Walkinstown Association for People with an Intellectual Disability Ltd · 2 returns Public Expenditure and Reform · Children and Youth Affairs
- Budget 2024
- survival of disability services & supports through sustainable funding
National Disability Services Association Justice and Equality
- NDSA Pre-Budget 2024 Submission
Ibec · 6 returns Budgetary matters · Economic Development and Industry · Employment
- Pre-Budget 2024 Submission
- Engineering Industries Ireland Budget 2024 Priorities
- Infrastructure investment
- Budget 2024 priorities for the telecommunications sector
- Labour Employer Economic Forum
- Pre-Budget 2024 Meeting
Cuala Senior Care Limited Health
- Homecare Tender (Delay in Tender 2023)
Mental Health Reform · 3 returns Children and Youth Affairs · Budgetary matters
- Progress on implementing Youth Mental Health Pathfinder Project and funding Mental Health in Budget 2024
- Sent July version of MHR's Pre-Budget Submission 2024
- Budget 2024
Dublin Simon Community Health
- Invitation to tour Treatment facility construction site. Updated brief on development
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
Avista Budgetary matters
- Avista 2024 Pre-Budget Submission
Irish Self Catering Federation Tourism
- Registration for Short-term legislation Bill (STTL)
Irish Rural Link Co-Operative Society Limited · 2 returns Budgetary matters
- Copy of Irish Rural Link and National Meals on Wheels Network Pre-Budget Submission sent to all relevant Ministers and TDs
- Attended the National Economic Dialogue on 12th June and allocated speaking time as part of the roundtable. Also attended break-out session chaired by Minister Eamon Ryan.
Foróige, National Youth Development Organisation Children and Youth Affairs
- Pre-budget campaign to increase funding for youth work in Budget 2024
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
- 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 Congress of Trade Unions Public Expenditure and Reform
- Pension Increases
Royal Dublin Society Sports and Recreation
- Support for the RDS Main Arena/Anglesea Stand Regeneration Project
CHILDREN'S RIGHTS ALLIANCE - REPUBLIC OF IRELAND LIMITED Budgetary matters
- Measures to address Child Poverty in Budget 2024
Eli Lilly and Company Economic Development and Industry
- Ireland and EU fiscal/economic policy and geopolitical environment.
Vulcan Consulting Limited · 3 returns Economic Development and Industry · Banking and Financial Institutions
- Strategic Operations & Investment in Ireland
- Strategic Operations in Ireland
- Barclays Operations in Ireland
Stripe Economic Development and Industry
- Email inviting Minister to participate in event with US Congressional staff delegation
Coalition 2030 · 2 returns Environment
- Social media to politicians urging them to progress our asks
- Social media to politicians urging them to progress our asks
Academy of Clinical of Clinical Science and Laboratory Medicine Health
- Apprenticeship programme for medical scientists.
Vintners' Federation of Ireland Taxation
- Taxation issues in the Budget
Friends of the Earth Energy and Natural Resources
- Budget 2024 Submission on Energy Poverty and Fossil Fuels
Down Syndrome Ireland Budgetary matters
- Down Syndrome Ireland Pre-Budget Submission
RGDATA Budgetary matters
- Budget 2024 submission calling for supports for independent shops to introduce and fund new employment and sustainability policies and regulations.
Age Action Economic Development and Industry
- Attendance at National Economic Dialogue (NED)
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
Insurance Ireland Banking and Financial Institutions
- On behalf of members, to make a pre-budget submission.
National College of Ireland Education and Training
- NCI capital requirements
Irish Family Planning Association Health
- National and international policy on sexual and reproductive health and rights
Irish Street Arts, Circus and Spectacle Network Arts
- Increased practical, policy, legislative and financial supports towards the development of Street, Circus and Spectacle arts
ITOA - Inbound Tourism Operators Association Ireland Tourism
- Budget 2024 Submission - To ask the Government to consider policy to support the ongoing recovery of Irish Tourism in 2024 including the continued funding support at 2023 levels to Tourism Ireland for international marketing and Failte Ireland to continue to deliver training and education, sustianability training and funding for businessess to meet Government Climate Change policy; to develop a robust plan to lessen the dependancy on tourism accommodation for refugee and asylum seekers and
Merchants QuayIreland Ltd Community
- Proposals re drug treatment, homelessness, mental health and related matters
Microsoft Ireland Operations Ltd Economic Development and Industry
- Circulation of policy paper on '21st Century Infrastructure: Accelerating Delivery of the National Digital Strategy'
DEBRA Ireland · 2 returns Health
- Pre-Budget Submission
- Pre-Budget Submission
Aer Lingus Transport
- North Runway
Dublin Chamber of Commerce · 4 returns Development and Zoning · Economic Development and Industry · Employment · Environment
- National Economic Dialogue
- National Economic Dialogue
- National Economic Dialogue
- National Economic Dialogue
Irish Hospital Consultants Association Health
- Pre-budget submission concerning the 2023 health budget on increased capacity and resourcing needs of acute hospital and mental health services, recruitment and retention of consultants, and clinical indemnity.
Rehab Group · 2 returns Public Expenditure and Reform
- Pre-Budget Submission
- Letter to Minister Donohoe and Smyth in response to OECD study on Procurement re reserving proportion of public contracts for social enterprises
Cork Chamber · 2 returns Budgetary matters · Economic Development and Industry
- Distribution of Cork Chamber Budget 2024 Submission
- Letter sent regarding Housing and Apartment Development Viability
Limerick Chamber · 3 returns Budgetary matters · Housing
- 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
- Limerick Chamber outlining the number of off market purchase made by state agencies resulting in lower supply hitting the market for private purchase, also highlighting the need to make tweaks to the living city initiative by introducing an alternative funding stream through HBFI and also tweaks to timelines of recouperation
Abbey Theatre Arts
- Communications with Public Representatives for the local area in relation to the Business Case for the Redevelopment of the Abbey Theatre connected to Project Ireland 2040
Migrant Rights Centre Ireland · 2 returns Justice and Equality
- The fee for an Irish Residence Permit Card in Ireland
- The fee for an Irish Residence Permit Card in Ireland
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.
National Youth Council of Ireland Children and Youth Affairs
- Pre-Budget campaign 2024 for increased investment in youth work and young people
Construction Industry Federation (CIF) Development and Zoning
- Labour Employer Economic Forum Plenary Meeting
JTI Ireland Limited Budgetary matters
- JTI Ireland's Pre Budget 2024 Submission
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
Society of St. Vincent de Paul Budgetary matters
- 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
Irish Tourist Industry Confederation Tourism
- Budget 2024 submission
American Chamber of Commerce Ireland Budgetary matters
- AmCham Pre Budget Submission 2024
CUMANN PEILE NA H-EIREANN "FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION OF IRELAND" Sports and Recreation
- Letter to Ministers and T.D.s with details of the FAI Facility Investment Vision
Philanthropy Ireland Community
- Development of National Policy for Philanthropy
National Federation of Voluntary Service Providers Supporting People with Intellectual Disability Budgetary matters
- Calling for sufficient funding to meet unmet needs for people with disabilities in Budget 2024, and to ensure sustainability of service provision
Q4PR Justice and Equality
- Professional fees paid to barristers who practice in criminal law instructed by the ODPP and under the Criminal Legal Aid Scheme
Transparency International Ireland Public Expenditure and Reform
- TI Ireland sought funding from the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform in support of the Transparency Legal Advice Centre (TLAC), the Speak Up Helpline, and associated public-information activities.
Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers Association Budgetary matters
- National Economic Dialogue
Irish Concrete Federation Taxation
- Defective Concrete Products Levy
Irish Hotels Federation Tourism
- Seeking Government measures to support recovery and growth of Ireland's tourism and hospitality industry
Red Flag Consulting Limited Environment
- Implementation of Circular Economy Act and positive role of recyclable and compostable materials
Vodafone Ireland · 2 returns Economic Development and Industry
- Meeting to discuss the critical importance of digital infrastructure and connectivity in supporting Ireland's and Europe's competitiveness and industrial strategy, and models of partnership to support.
- Correspondence regarding the European Commission consultation on the future of connectivity, and its importance to the continued sustainability of Europe and Ireland's industrial strategy.
Huhtamaki Cup Print Ltd. Environment
- Circular Economy, Waste Management (Amendment) and Minerals Development (Amendment) Act 2022 and EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR)