Kildare North — week of Mon, 18 Sept

What your Kildare North TDs did this week

Mon, 18 Sept – 24 Sept 2023 · 5 TDs · 1 bill voted on · 111 questions · 218 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 Bernard Durkan · James Lawless

Voted against 2 Catherine Murphy · Réada Cronin

Did not vote 3 Aidan Farrelly · Joe Neville · Naoise Ó Cearúil

Aidan Farrelly — Social Democrats 0 votes · 0 questions · 0 new lobbying returns

Quiet week — no questions filed or new lobbying returns.

James Lawless — Fianna Fáil 1 vote · 11 questions · 53 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 11 total

Education 3 questions
- 2023-09-20 Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Education for a detailed response to an issue (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40052/23]
- 2023-09-21 Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Education if the authentic certificate of leaving certificate examination can be given to a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40782/23]
- 2023-09-21 Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Education to consider the appeal by a school (details supplied) to retain a teaching position; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40826/23]
Transport 2 questions
- 2023-09-20 Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Transport to examine the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39729/23]
- 2023-09-20 Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Transport to examine a request (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40274/23]
Health 2 questions
- 2023-09-20 Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Health for an update on the service provision (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40460/23]
- 2023-09-21 Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Health if he will address a matter in relation to unregistered dentists (details supplied) [40824/23]
Public Expenditure 1 question
- 2023-09-20 Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform to examine a pension issue (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40060/23]
Social 1 question
- 2023-09-20 Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Social Protection if the case of a person (details supplied) who had their fuel allowance refused due to being over the threshold by only €1.89 will be examined; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39708/23]
Justice 1 question
- 2023-09-21 Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Justice if she will provide an update on an application (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40822/23]
Further and Higher Education 1 question
- 2023-09-21 Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science to examine a matter with a SUSI grant (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40846/23]

New lobbying 53 returns

BoyleSports Justice and Equality
- Gambling Regulation Bill 2022 - Letter with a meeting invite sent to relevant TD's in relation to certain sections of the Gambling Regulation Bill 2022
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA · 7 returns Finance · Taxation · Agriculture
- IFA Budget 2024 Submission - Measures to Support Farm Enterprises - Farm Schemes
- IFA Budget 2024 Submission - Taxation measures to Support Farm Succession, Transfer and Partnerships
- IFA Budget 2024 Submission - Residential Zoned Land Tax (RZLT)
- New Ash Dieback Scheme
- IFA Budget 2024 Submission - Measures to Support Climate Action
- Budget 2024 - IFA Submission to Government
- Roadside Ash Trees and Ash Dieback
AIRO Racing CLG Justice and Equality
- Proposed Gambling Regulation Bill
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
County Kildare Chamber Economic Development and Industry
- Q2 engagement with Kildare Public Representatives
Ruhama Justice and Equality
- General scheme of criminal law (Sexual offences & Human Trafficking) Bill
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.
Ibec Budgetary matters
- Budget 2024 priorities for the telecommunications sector
Mental Health Reform Budgetary matters
- Sent July version of MHR's Pre-Budget Submission 2024
Rare Diseases Ireland · 4 returns Health
- Get Rare Aware - asking politicians to press government to deliver on Prog for government promise: Supporting the medical genetics service in Our Lady’s Children Hospital, Crumlin
- Get Rare Aware - asking politicians to press government to deliver on Prog for government promise: Supporting the medical genetics service in Our Lady’s Children Hospital, Crumlin
- Get Rare Aware - asking politicians to press government to deliver on Prog for government promise: Supporting the medical genetics service in Our Lady’s Children Hospital, Crumlin
- Get Rare Aware - asking politicians to press government to deliver on Prog for government promise: Supporting the medical genetics service in Our Lady’s Children Hospital, Crumlin
Irish Senior Citizens Parliament Justice and Equality
- Cross party group of TDs and Senators attending open-invitation meeting at the Audio Visual (AV) Room, Leinster House
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
- 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
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
Dara Residential Services Health
- Wages and inflation costs for Section 39 workers and organisation. Budget 2023
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
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 · 4 returns Justice and Equality
- An Garda Siochana (Recording Devices) Bill
- Data Protection Rights
- Defamation Act Reform
- Offences Against the State Act (OASA) Review Group
The Union of Retail ,Bar and Administrative Workers Employment
- Tesco Ireland regarding change of rostered hours and derecognition of Mandate Trade Union
Q4PR Justice and Equality
- Proposals re the establishment of a Gambling Regulator
NewsBrands Ireland Justice and Equality
- General Scheme of Defamation Bill
MKC Communications Economic Development and Industry
- Email sent to provide an update for Momentum Logistics Park, Co. Kildare.
Trócaire EU Affairs
- Corporate accountability, justice and addressing poverty
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
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.

Joe Neville — Fine Gael 0 votes · 0 questions · 0 new lobbying returns

Quiet week — no questions filed or new lobbying returns.

Naoise Ó Cearúil — Fianna Fáil 0 votes · 0 questions · 0 new lobbying returns

Quiet week — no questions filed or new lobbying returns.

Réada Cronin — Sinn Féin 1 vote · 1 question · 39 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 1 total

Health 1 question
- 2023-09-21 Deputy Réada Cronin asked the Minister for Health the plans in place to accommodate, locally, children who have been informed there will no longer be speech and language therapy available to them in Kilcock from October due to staffing issues; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40840/23]

New lobbying 39 returns

Christian Aid Ireland Foreign Affairs
- Dóchas pre-budget submission 2023
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
Free Legal Advice Centres (FLAC) · 2 returns Justice and Equality
- FLAC emailed the members of the Oireachtas Committee on Gender Equality (which concluded its work in December 2022) in relation to the constitutional referendums planned for November this year and, in particular, the process for finalising the wording of the amendments to be put to referendum. A copy of FLAC’s submission to the Departmental Referendum Committee which was considering the recommendations of the Joint Oireachtas Committee was attached.
- 19 July 2023 FLAC emailed the members of the Oireachtas Committee on Gender Equality (which concluded its work in December 2022) in relation to the constitutional referendums
AIRO Racing CLG Justice and Equality
- Proposed Gambling Regulation Bill
County Kildare Chamber Economic Development and Industry
- Q2 engagement with Kildare Public Representatives
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.
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
National Federation of Voluntary Service Providers Supporting People with Intellectual Disability Budgetary matters
- Oireachtas Disability Group Pre-Budget Campaign
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
Liquid Gas Ireland Energy and Natural Resources
- Notification to policymakers regarding the UK Biomass Strategy
The Union of Retail ,Bar and Administrative Workers Employment
- Tesco Ireland regarding change of rostered hours and derecognition of Mandate Trade Union
DCC plc Energy and Natural Resources
- Notification to policymakers regarding the UK Biomass Strategy
MKC Communications Economic Development and Industry
- Email sent to provide an update for Momentum Logistics Park, Co. Kildare.
Red Flag Consulting Limited Environment
- Implementation of Circular Economy Act and positive role of recyclable and compostable materials