Dublin South-West — week of Mon, 18 Sept

What your Dublin South-West TDs did this week

Mon, 18 Sept – 24 Sept 2023 · 5 TDs · 1 bill voted on · 18 questions · 277 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 3 Colm Brophy · Francis Noel Duffy · John Lahart

Did not vote 3 Ciarán Ahern · Paul Murphy · Seán Crowe

Ciarán Ahern — Labour Party 0 votes · 0 questions · 0 new lobbying returns

Quiet week — no questions filed or new lobbying returns.

Colm Brophy — Fine Gael 1 vote · 1 question · 45 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 1 total

Foreign 1 question
- 2023-09-20 Deputy Colm Brophy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will provide an update in relation to the ongoing situation in Artsakh, Nagorno-Karabak; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39783/23]

New lobbying 45 returns

mytaxi network Ireland (trading as FREE NOW) Transport
- Engagement on supply challenges faced by the taxi industry and the risk of shortages in the Christmas period in Dublin
Childhood Development Initiative Children and Youth Affairs
- Withdrawal of 4% increase which was applied to all other Tusla grantees last year is a budget reduction. Email response from Department does not mention the proposed 2% reduction in ABC funding in 2024. Major concern for the Board of CDI, we signal now that it will not be possible to maintain the current levels of service provision without a cost-of-living increase, bearing in mind that we are in a situation of budget reduction.
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA · 2 returns Agriculture
- New Ash Dieback Scheme
- Roadside Ash Trees and Ash Dieback
South Dublin Chamber Economic Development and Industry
- Economic Growth South Dublin County
Concern Worldwide Public Expenditure and Reform
- Inclusion of charities in gambling legislation
Social Enterprise Republic of Ireland Community
- Meeting regarding our pre-budget submission for the social enterprise sector.
AIRO Racing CLG Justice and Equality
- Proposed Gambling Regulation Bill
Janssen Sciences Ireland UC Health
- Sharing Information and views on medicines reimbursement reform and patient access
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.
Walkinstown Association for People with an Intellectual Disability Ltd Children and Youth Affairs
- survival of disability services & supports through sustainable funding
Mental Health Reform Budgetary matters
- Sent July version of MHR's Pre-Budget Submission 2024
Rare Diseases Ireland · 4 returns Health
- Get Rare Aware - asking politicians to press government to deliver on Prog for government promise: Supporting the medical genetics service in Our Lady’s Children Hospital, Crumlin
- Get Rare Aware - asking politicians to press government to deliver on Prog for government promise: Supporting the medical genetics service in Our Lady’s Children Hospital, Crumlin
- Get Rare Aware - asking politicians to press government to deliver on Prog for government promise: Supporting the medical genetics service in Our Lady’s Children Hospital, Crumlin
- Get Rare Aware - asking politicians to press government to deliver on Prog for government promise: Supporting the medical genetics service in Our Lady’s Children Hospital, Crumlin
Irish Self Catering Federation Tourism
- Registration for Short-term legislation Bill (STTL)
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
Coalition 2030 Environment
- Request for meeting re SDGs
Vulcan Consulting Limited Justice and Equality
- Gambling Regulation Bill 2022
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
Migrant Rights Centre Ireland Justice and Equality
- The fee for an Irish Residence Permit Card in Ireland
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 Council for Civil Liberties · 3 returns Justice and Equality · EU Affairs
- Data Protection Rights
- Defamation Act Reform
- Situation Facing NGOs and Human Rights Groups in Georgia
National Youth Council of Ireland · 2 returns Budgetary matters
- NYCI Local Champions Programme and Youth Work funding in Budget 2024
- NYCI Local Champions Programme and Youth Work funding in Budget 2024
NewsBrands Ireland Justice and Equality
- General Scheme of Defamation Bill
Irish Tax Institute Taxation
- Submission to the Oireachtas Committee on Budgetary Oversight on Taxation on Wealth and Assets.
Irish Hotels Federation Tourism
- Seeking Government measures to support recovery and growth of Ireland's tourism and hospitality industry
Red Flag Consulting Limited Justice and Equality
- Gambling Regulation Bill 2022

John Lahart — Fianna Fáil 1 vote · 0 questions · 83 new lobbying returns

New lobbying 83 returns

Irish Lung Fibrosis Association Health
- Kathleen O'Meara, Public Affairs Consultant, made representations to Michael Lowry TD on behalf of ILFA in May and June 2023 in relation the need for a clinical care programme for those living with lung fibrosis in Ireland and the unmet needs of those patients. Also, ILFA as a member of The Irish Donor Network made a submission to the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health in relation to the Human Tissue Bill - June 2023
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
MSD Health
- Early detection and treatment of cancer
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA · 2 returns Agriculture
- New Ash Dieback Scheme
- Roadside Ash Trees and Ash Dieback
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.
Think Bodywhys CLG Health
- Pre Budget Submission submitted to the following - Minister Stephen Donnelly, Minister Mary Butler, Neasa Hourigan, T.D., Gino Kenny, T.D., John Lahart, T.D., Mark Ward, T.D., Senator Frances Black, Senator Martin Conway, Senator Aisling Dolan, Senator Annie Hoey.
Irish Kidney Association · 6 returns Health
- Requesting amendments to the Human Tissue Bill to enhance the effectiveness of the legislation for donors and transplant recipients
- Requesting amendments to the Human Tissue Bill to enhance the effectiveness of the legislation for donors and transplant recipients
- 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
Social Enterprise Republic of Ireland Community
- Meeting regarding our pre-budget submission for the social enterprise sector.
AIRO Racing CLG Justice and Equality
- Proposed Gambling Regulation Bill
Irish Cancer Society Health
- Pre-Budget Submission 2024
Rare Diseases Ireland · 6 returns Health
- Rare disease European Reference Networks
- Meeting of cross party group on rare diseases - European Reference Networks
- 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
Multiple Sclerosis Ireland · 3 returns Health
- MS Ireland invited Oireachtas members to attend a special World MS Day Briefing and Panel Discussion in the AV Room to launch our asks for Budget 2024
- MS Ireland launched our 2024 Pre-Budget Submission to Oireachtas members
- MS Ireland participated in a Health Committee Briefing in collaboration with the NAI regarding Community Neurorehabilitation Teamss
Irish Heart Foundation · 4 returns Health
- Medical card costings
- Cardiac Rehabilitation Services
- Heart Failure information meeting in Leinster House
- Heart Failure Services
Alice Public Relations Health
- Neurological Alliance of Ireland’s campaign to highlight the need for community rehabilitation teams and call for funding in Budget 2024 to facilitate this.
National Women's Council of Ireland Health
- Independent Review of the Health (Regulation of the Termination of Pregnancy) Act 2018
Janssen Sciences Ireland UC · 2 returns Health
- Sharing Information and views on medicines reimbursement reform and patient access
- Sharing Information and Views on medicines reimbursement reform and IPHA campaign
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.
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
- Sent July version of MHR's Pre-Budget Submission 2024
- Budget 2024
BioMarin International Limited Health
- Rare disease policy in Ireland and the EU
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.
Irish Self Catering Federation Tourism
- Registration for Short-term legislation Bill (STTL)
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
Hanover Media Strategy Limited · 2 returns Health
- Discussion on the level of influenza vaccine protection for the over 65 population in Ireland.
- Ireland's readiness for the rollout of radioligand therapy
CHILDREN'S RIGHTS ALLIANCE - REPUBLIC OF IRELAND LIMITED Budgetary matters
- Measures to address Child Poverty in Budget 2024
Vulcan Consulting Limited · 2 returns Health
- Rare Disease Policy in Ireland
- Rare Disease Policy
BeLonG To Youth Services Ltd. Children and Youth Affairs
- Supporting young people and youth work in Budget 2024.
Irish Solar Energy Association Energy and Natural Resources
- Promotion of solar PV deployment in Republic of Ireland through appropriate Government policy and regulatory/legislative framework
Irish Family Planning Association Health
- National and international policy on sexual and reproductive health and rights
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
GSK Health
- Immunisation policy
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
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 Public Expenditure and Reform
- Pre-Budget Submission
Migrant Rights Centre Ireland Justice and Equality
- The fee for an Irish Residence Permit Card in Ireland
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.
National Youth Council of Ireland · 2 returns Children and Youth Affairs · Budgetary matters
- Pre-Budget campaign 2024 for increased investment in youth work and young people
- NYCI Local Champions Programme and Youth Work funding in Budget 2024
The Alzheimer Society of Ireland · 3 returns Health · Finance
- 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
- Contact re Gambling Regulation Bill – Select Committee Hearing 11th July 2023 - impact on Charities
JTI Ireland Limited Trade
- To highlight the need to address the inconsistencies of current tobacco price lists displayed in retail outlets in relation to differing size, font, artwork and the selective nature of the products listed
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 Council for Civil Liberties Health
- The O'Shea Report Discussions at the Joint Oireachtas Health Committee
Irish Concrete Federation Taxation
- Defective Concrete Products Levy
Pender & Associates Ltd Health
- Regulated Professions (Health and Social Care) Bill 2022
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 Communications
- To provide an overview of the Tozi App developed between the Vodafone Foundation and DCU that provides key features and benefits for children aged 11-14 years old to address their overall online safety and well-being.

Paul Murphy — People Before Profit-Solidarity 0 votes · 16 questions · 46 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 16 total

Health 4 questions
- 2023-09-20 Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Health to outline, in tabular form, how many referrals to CAMHS were made in the past five years; how many of those were refused; and the reasons given for refusal. [40640/23]
- 2023-09-20 Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Health to outline the approach that is to be taken by CAMHS in circumstances where an applicant has diagnosed autism and potentially has ADHD, whether CAMHS will assess for ADHD. [40641/23]
- 2023-09-21 Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Health his views on the allegations in a media report in relation to spinal surgeries at Temple Street Children's Hospital (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40901/23]
- 2023-09-21 Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Health if he will publish the internal and external reviews into spinal surgeries at Temple Street Children's Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40902/23]
Education 3 questions
- 2023-09-20 Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Education further to Parliamentary Question No. 674 of 11 September 2023, if she will ensure that parental leave is included in the calculation of pensionable service for the purpose of the 55/35-year threshold, given that this system discriminates against mothers, as they are more likely to avail of parental leave; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39779/23]
- 2023-09-20 Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Education if she is aware of the negative impact to families caused by cuts in school transport provided to children with additional needs; if she will take action to ensure this is reversed and these children are provided with appropriate transport to school; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39781/23]
- 2023-09-21 Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Education if she is aware of reports that Tallaght Community National School has no working interconnected smoke alarms in the building; if she will ensure that immediate actions are taken to resolve this issue and if she will order and inspection to guarantee that all schools have adequate smoke alarms. [40839/23]
Agriculture 3 questions
- 2023-09-20 Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine to provide a list of all key life events recorded by the RCETS in respect of non-coursing greyhounds; whether the data recorded for each key life event applies to non-coursing greyhounds registered to owners normally resident in the Republic of Ireland only; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39767/23]
- 2023-09-20 Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if references to the 'Irish economy' in a report (details supplied) refers to the economy of the Republic of Ireland only; if so, the reason owners and trainers resident outside the Republic of Ireland were included when calculating the value of greyhound racing to the 'Irish economy'; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39768/23]
- 2023-09-20 Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if references to the 'Irish economy' in a report (details supplied) refers to the economy of the Republic of Ireland only; if so, the reason coursing and non-coursing greyhounds registered to owners normally resident outside the Republic of Ireland were included when calculating the cost of preparing and racing greyhounds; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39769/23]
Public Expenditure 2 questions
- 2023-09-20 Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform if, given that the 7,000 An Post pensioners awaiting increases to their pension have been left waiting for nearly nine months for same, he will provide the final approval to allow these increases to take effect as a matter of urgency (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39782/23]
- 2023-09-20 Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform whether he has concerns that a local authority has issued a request for quotation with only eight days for receipt of quotation, less than the minimum time limit set out in the 2016 regulations (details supplied). [40343/23]
Enterprise 1 question
- 2023-09-20 Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he is aware of reports within the tech industry whereby employers have continued to make 29 roles redundant each month across Ireland in order to not trigger the 30-employee requirement (given the size of the business) which would fall under a collective redundancy, and notice would need to be given before entering into a consultation period, given that employees facing these situations are often left in the dark, with minimal notice, support, or recourse; and if he will advocate for stronger protections for employees in Ireland's tech industry and beyond including, protection against silent layoffs, increased statutory redundancy payment, support for affected workers and increased transparency. [39776/23]
Housing 1 question
- 2023-09-20 Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage whether the income thresholds for housing adaptation grants for older people and people with a disability will be increased. [39787/23]
Justice 1 question
- 2023-09-20 Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Justice if she is aware of the huge financial burden placed on those using a service (details supplied) for supervised visits with their children; if she will provide the State support needed to ensure money is not a barrier for parents who want to see their children; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40572/23]
Children 1 question
- 2023-09-20 Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if he is aware of the demands put forward by an organisation (details supplied); if he supports these demands; if he will ensure that they are implemented in Budget 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39780/23]

New lobbying 46 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
Childhood Development Initiative Children and Youth Affairs
- Withdrawal of 4% increase which was applied to all other Tusla grantees last year is a budget reduction. Email response from Department does not mention the proposed 2% reduction in ABC funding in 2024. Major concern for the Board of CDI, we signal now that it will not be possible to maintain the current levels of service provision without a cost-of-living increase, bearing in mind that we are in a situation of budget reduction.
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA · 2 returns Agriculture
- New Ash Dieback Scheme
- Roadside Ash Trees and Ash Dieback
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.
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 · Housing
- Sent July version of MHR's Pre-Budget Submission 2024
- Publication of the Implementation Plan of the Housing Strategy for Disabled People
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
Rehab Group Public Expenditure and Reform
- Took part in Oireachtas Disability Group Delegation to meet TDs and Senators in relation to our Pre-Budget Submission
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 Housing · Budgetary matters
- Update on housing implementation plan
- 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
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.
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
National Federation of Voluntary Service Providers Supporting People with Intellectual Disability Budgetary matters
- Oireachtas Disability Group Pre-Budget Campaign
Society of St. Vincent de Paul Energy and Natural Resources
- Engagement with elected officials and senior civil servants on supports for energy poor households during the energy crisis
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 · 3 returns Justice and Equality
- An Garda Siochana (Recording Devices) Bill
- Data Protection Rights
- Offences Against the State Act (OASA) Review Group
Glenveagh Properties Plc Housing
- Community Engagement
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.
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
National Youth Council of Ireland Budgetary matters
- NYCI Local Champions Programme and Youth Work funding in Budget 2024
European Network Against Racism (ENAR) Ireland CLG Justice and Equality
- Freedom of movement on the Ireland of Ireland

Seán Crowe — Sinn Féin 0 votes · 1 question · 48 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 1 total

Justice 1 question
- 2023-09-20 Deputy Seán Crowe asked the Minister for Justice if Operation Tombola will commence in September this year; whether additional resources will be allocated to police the sale and misuse of fireworks, particularly in built-up areas; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40598/23]

New lobbying 48 returns

Irish Lung Fibrosis Association Health
- Kathleen O'Meara, Public Affairs Consultant, made representations to Michael Lowry TD on behalf of ILFA in May and June 2023 in relation the need for a clinical care programme for those living with lung fibrosis in Ireland and the unmet needs of those patients. Also, ILFA as a member of The Irish Donor Network made a submission to the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health in relation to the Human Tissue Bill - June 2023
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
Childhood Development Initiative Children and Youth Affairs
- Withdrawal of 4% increase which was applied to all other Tusla grantees last year is a budget reduction. Email response from Department does not mention the proposed 2% reduction in ABC funding in 2024. Major concern for the Board of CDI, we signal now that it will not be possible to maintain the current levels of service provision without a cost-of-living increase, bearing in mind that we are in a situation of budget reduction.
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA · 2 returns Agriculture
- New Ash Dieback Scheme
- Roadside Ash Trees and Ash Dieback
Irish Kidney Association · 7 returns Health
- Requesting amendments to the Human Tissue Bill to enhance the effectiveness of the legislation for donors and transplant recipients
- Requesting amendments to the Human Tissue Bill to enhance the effectiveness of the legislation for donors and transplant recipients
- Requesting amendments to the Human Tissue Bill to enhance the effectiveness of the legislation for donors and transplant recipients
- 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
Social Enterprise Republic of Ireland Economic Development and Industry
- Speak to Public Representatives about the Social Enterprise Charter and explain the vital need for each to have a designated spokesperson on Social Enterprise
AIRO Racing CLG Justice and Equality
- Proposed Gambling Regulation Bill
Multiple Sclerosis Ireland · 3 returns Health
- MS Ireland invited Oireachtas members to attend a special World MS Day Briefing and Panel Discussion in the AV Room to launch our asks for Budget 2024
- MS Ireland launched our 2024 Pre-Budget Submission to Oireachtas members
- MS Ireland participated in a Health Committee Briefing in collaboration with the NAI regarding Community Neurorehabilitation Teamss
Alice Public Relations Health
- Neurological Alliance of Ireland’s campaign to highlight the need for community rehabilitation teams and call for funding in Budget 2024 to facilitate this.
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.
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
Hanover Media Strategy Limited Health
- Discussion on the level of influenza vaccine protection for the over 65 population in Ireland.
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 · 2 returns Budgetary matters · Children and Youth Affairs
- Measures to address Child Poverty in Budget 2024
- Advocacy on programme for government commitments on youth mental health; ending direct provision; and family homelessness
Vulcan Consulting Limited Health
- Rare Disease Policy in Ireland
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
DEBRA Ireland Health
- Pre-Budget Submission
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 Public Expenditure and Reform
- Pre-Budget Submission
LGBT Support and Advocacy Network Ireland CLG · 4 returns Health · Justice and Equality
- Health (Assisted Human Reproduction) Bill 2022 & Children and Family Relationships Act 2015
- Legislation re ban on conversion practices
- Hate Speech and Hate Crime
- Protection of LGBT+ Refugees
National Gallery of Ireland Arts
- Issued a copy of the National Gallery of Ireland's Year in Review Publication and invite to attend the Lavery Exhibition opening.
The Alzheimer Society of Ireland · 2 returns Health
- Funding for dementia supports and services
- To mark The ASI Tea Day 2023 and raise awareness of the issues affecting people living with dementia and dementia carers
Environmental Pillar Environment
- Calling on elected representatives to support greater ambition within the negotiations with the European Commissions on the proposal for a regulation on Nature Restoration
Irish Council for Civil Liberties Health
- The O'Shea Report Discussions at the Joint Oireachtas Health Committee
National Youth Council of Ireland Budgetary matters
- NYCI Local Champions Programme and Youth Work funding in Budget 2024
Pender & Associates Ltd Health
- Regulated Professions (Health and Social Care) Bill 2022