Limerick City — week of Mon, 18 Sept

What your Limerick City TDs did this week

Mon, 18 Sept – 24 Sept 2023 · 4 TDs · 1 bill voted on · 16 questions · 296 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 Brian Leddin · Kieran O'Donnell · Willie O'Dea

Voted against 1 Maurice Quinlivan

Did not vote 1 Conor Sheehan

Conor Sheehan — Labour Party 0 votes · 0 questions · 0 new lobbying returns

Quiet week — no questions filed or new lobbying returns.

Kieran O'Donnell — Fine Gael 1 vote · 0 questions · 83 new lobbying returns

New lobbying 83 returns

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
- Commercial Rates on Farm Buildings
- 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
Uisce Éireann · 2 returns Housing
- To make suggested changes to the statutory consenting process to make it more transparent and efficient.
- UE response to the publication of the Joint Oireachtas Committee's report on the Planning and Development Bill, 2022.
Property Owners Association of Ireland Limited (IPOA) · 2 returns Budgetary matters · Housing
- To outline the need for the introduction of a 25% tax rate for residential landlords in order to support Government policy in the provision of housing.
- Invitation for Minister to attend and address IPOA Seminar.
AIRO Racing CLG Justice and Equality
- Proposed Gambling Regulation Bill
Car Rental Council of Ireland Taxation
- VAT equalisation measure for rental cars
Solid Fuel Merchants Ireland Local Government
- Enforcement & Challenges faced by Solid Fuel Merchants
The Irish Traveller Movement Justice and Equality
- Traveller accommodation oversight. Traveller accommodation pipeline report and spends.
Ibec Budgetary matters
- Briefing on Ibec's priorities for business ahead of the Summer Economic Statement and Budget 2024
Mental Health Reform · 2 returns Budgetary matters · Health
- Sent July version of MHR's Pre-Budget Submission 2024
- Limerick Members' Showcase
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)
Institute of Professional Auctioneers and Valuers Justice and Equality
- Sought to elicit support for legislation proposed and promoted by IPAV to reduce conveyancing times
Foróige, National Youth Development Organisation Children and Youth Affairs
- Pre-budget campaign to increase funding for youth work in Budget 2024
Shannon Chamber Children and Youth Affairs
- Proposal to use a state owned property in Shannon (Unit 153 Shannon Free Zone) for IPAS accommodation
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 Housing
- Participation on Planning Advisory Forum for First Revision of National Planning Framework.
Vulcan Consulting Limited Housing
- Housing for All and National Planning Framework
Chambers Ireland Housing
- National Planning Framework
Túath Housing Association Development and Zoning
- Official visit
Family Carers Ireland · 2 returns Housing · Budgetary matters
- Differential Rent Scheme
- 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
Mainstream Renewable Power Energy and Natural Resources
- Offshore wind development in Ireland
Inclusion Ireland Budgetary matters
- Budget 2024 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
Dublin Chamber of Commerce · 8 returns Development and Zoning · Housing · Economic Development and Industry · Community
- Letter outlining shortfalls of the National Planning Framework
- Letter outlining shortfalls of the National Planning Framework
- Letter outlining shortfalls of the National Planning Framework
- Letter to Deputy Kieran O' Donnell
- Letter to Deputy Kieran O' Donnell
- Meeting with Deputy Kieran O' Donnell
- Meeting with Deputy Kieran O' Donnell
- Letter to Deputy Kieran O' Donnell
Limerick Chamber · 11 returns Budgetary matters · Transport · Housing · Local Government · Economic Development and Industry
- 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 made a submission on the regional airports programme mid-term review and circulated to relevant politicians
- Limerick Chamber made a submission on the regional airports programme mid-term review and circulated to relevant politicians
- Circulation of Limerick Chamber BusConnects Submission to relevant politicians
- Limerick Chamber circulated a submission in relation to supporting a student housing development as well as calling for increased support of student housing
- Limerick Chamber circulated a submission in relation to supporting a student housing development as well as calling for increased support of student housing
- Limerick Chamber Made Submission in Support to An Bord Pleanala of a Private Housing Development in Limerick City and circulated to TDs
- Directly Elected Mayor for Limerick
- Meeting to discuss Mid-West economic matters and LC Budget 2024 submission
- Raise concerns around practice of bulk-buying of homes from the Limerick housing market by agencies of the state
Galway Traveller Movement · 2 returns Housing
- #TravellerhomesnowCampaign
- Caravan Loan Scheme for Traveller Community
Irish Wheelchair Association (IWA) Housing
- Wrote a letter to Minister Kieran O' Donnell requesting a meeting re Part M of Building Regulation to include wheelchair liveable accommodation
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 Federation of Voluntary Service Providers Supporting People with Intellectual Disability Housing
- Calling for the publication of the implementation plan to accompany the National Housing Strategy for Disabled People 2022 - 2027
Society of St. Vincent de Paul Social Protection
- Engagement with elected officials on the operation of the Community Employment Scheme
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
Peter McVerry Trust Housing
- Ministerial launch of 14 new units in Moyross, Limerick
Hanover Media Strategy Limited Energy and Natural Resources
- Meeting to discuss Ocean Winds' presence in Ireland and marine planning issues
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
American Chamber of Commerce Ireland Budgetary matters
- AmCham Pre Budget Submission 2024
Glenveagh Properties Plc Housing
- Housing for All and National Planning Framework
Q4PR Justice and Equality
- Proposals re the establishment of a Gambling Regulator
Irish Hotels Federation Tourism
- Seeking Government measures to support recovery and growth of Ireland's tourism and hospitality industry
Autism Spectrum Information, Advice and Meeting Point Ltd, Trading as AsIAm Housing
- Wrote to Minister O'Donnell on housing and disability issues
Macra na Feirme Housing
- Housing - rural housing guidelines

Maurice Quinlivan — Sinn Féin 1 vote · 6 questions · 52 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 6 total

Health 2 questions
- 2023-09-21 Deputy Maurice Quinlivan asked the Minister for Health when the trial 24/7 mental health de-escalation unit (community access support team) in Limerick will be launched; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40899/23]
- 2023-09-21 Deputy Maurice Quinlivan asked the Minister for Health what immediate steps he is taking to address the ongoing overcrowding and capacity issues at University Hospital Limerick; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40900/23]
Education 1 question
- 2023-09-20 Deputy Maurice Quinlivan asked the Minister for Education if she will provide details of the availability of a school transport options for the pupils residing in the Corbally area of Limerick attending a school (details supplied), who, despite residing outside of the distance limits from the school have been advised that there is no school bus transport option available; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40583/23]
Justice 1 question
- 2023-09-20 Deputy Maurice Quinlivan asked the Minister for Justice if she will provide an update on the case of a child (details supplied), whose parents applied for a citizenship application which was refused due to the child not having five years' residency at the time of application; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39978/23]
Agriculture 1 question
- 2023-09-20 Deputy Maurice Quinlivan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if there are any plans to recruit an animal welfare inspector for Limerick city, appreciating the high number of wandering horses and unaccompanied dogs within the city; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40312/23]
Children 1 question
- 2023-09-20 Deputy Maurice Quinlivan asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if he will examine the case of a child (details supplied) who, having been referred in January 2023 to the St. Gabriel’s children’s disability early intervention team, has yet to receive an appointment date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40321/23]

New lobbying 52 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 Limerick
IRELAND CANADA BUSINESS ASSOCIATION Trade
- On 20 June the ICBA Chair and Vice Chair, Mr Chris Collenette and Dr. Deirdre Giblin appeared before the Oireachtas Committee of Enterprise Trade and Employment to attest to the strength of the Ireland Canada trading relationship. During this discussion,the ICBA Chair and Vice Chair advcated for the ratification of CETA.To date 15 other EU States have already done so.
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
Fórsa trade union Employment
- Seeking supports for the trialling of a four day working week in the Department of Enterprise Trade & Employment and to provide financial supports to the private sector for their own trials.
Ibec · 3 returns Employment · Economic Development and Industry · Budgetary matters
- General Scheme of Plan of Action on Collective Redundancies following Insolvency Bill, 2023
- Joint Committee on Enterprise, Trade and Employment's Report on the Unified Patent Court
- Briefing on Ibec's priorities for business ahead of the Summer Economic Statement and Budget 2024
Rare Diseases Ireland · 8 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
- 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
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
Vulcan Consulting Limited · 2 returns Economic Development and Industry · Health
- Strategic Operations & Investment in Ireland
- Rare Disease Policy
Mental Health Reform Health
- Limerick Members' Showcase
4 Day Week Global Employment
- Lobbying to make steps towards a reduced work week
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
Limerick Chamber · 5 returns Budgetary matters · Transport · Housing
- Limerick Chamber circulated its pre-budget submission submission for 2024 to Mid-West based politicians
- Limerick Chamber circulated its pre-budget submission submission for 2024 to Mid-West based politicians
- Circulation of Limerick Chamber BusConnects Submission to relevant politicians
- Limerick Chamber circulated a submission in relation to supporting a student housing development as well as calling for increased support of student housing
- Limerick Chamber Made Submission in Support to An Bord Pleanala of a Private Housing Development in Limerick City and circulated to TDs
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
Hanover Media Strategy Limited Economic Development and Industry
- Sharing key policy documents with key stakeholders across Goverment
Environmental Pillar Environment
- Calling on elected representatives to support greater ambition within the negotiations with the European Commissions on the proposal for a regulation on Nature Restoration
Liquid Gas Ireland Energy and Natural Resources
- Notification to policymakers regarding the UK Biomass Strategy
DCC plc Energy and Natural Resources
- Notification to policymakers regarding the UK Biomass Strategy
Red Flag Consulting Limited Environment
- Implementation of Circular Economy Act and positive role of recyclable and compostable materials

Willie O'Dea — Fianna Fáil 1 vote · 6 questions · 45 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 6 total

Transport 2 questions
- 2023-09-20 Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Transport if his Department will ensure that the terms and conditions of current workers will be protected following the recently awarded ten-year helicopter service contract to a company (details supplied) to operate the Irish coastguard helicopter rescue 115 based at Shannon Airport; if he will insist that TUPE applies, given that it was emphasised by his Department throughout the tendering process; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39580/23]
- 2023-09-20 Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Transport if he will provide funding, on a pilot basis or otherwise, to local authorities to implement noise mitigation action plans on major roads such as the M20 motorway beside Glencairin, Dooradoyle, Limerick; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40066/23]
Agriculture 2 questions
- 2023-09-20 Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if any financial assistance is available to farmers who need to remove ash trees infected with ash dieback; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39775/23]
- 2023-09-20 Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when he will appoint an animal welfare inspector for Limerick; what efforts the Government is making to deal with the increase in cases of animal cruelty; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40472/23]
Housing 1 question
- 2023-09-20 Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will provide an update to the response received from An Taoiseach in early May 2023 to this Deputy’s Question on Promised Legislation (details supplied) regarding the residential zoned land tax; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39687/23]
Children 1 question
- 2023-09-20 Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if he will consider removing the requirement for crèche operators to have professionally produced accounts; if he will consider increasing funding to the sector to keep pace with the rising cost of living; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40320/23]

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 Limerick
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
Janssen Sciences Ireland UC Health
- Sharing Information and Views on medicines reimbursement reform and IPHA campaign
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
Avista Budgetary matters
- Avista 2024 Pre-Budget Submission
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
Vulcan Consulting Limited · 3 returns Economic Development and Industry · Health
- Strategic Operations & Investment in Ireland
- Diabetes Policy in Ireland
- Rare Disease Policy
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
Limerick Chamber · 7 returns Transport · Housing
- Limerick Chamber made a submission on the regional airports programme mid-term review and circulated to relevant politicians
- Limerick Chamber made a submission on the regional airports programme mid-term review and circulated to relevant politicians
- Urged support for Limerick Chamber's submission on the Regional Airports Programme Mid-Term Review at the Renew Europe Business Lunch
- Urged support for Limerick Chamber's submission on the Regional Airports Programme Mid-Term Review at the Renew Europe Business Lunch
- Circulation of Limerick Chamber BusConnects Submission to relevant politicians
- Limerick Chamber circulated a submission in relation to supporting a student housing development as well as calling for increased support of student housing
- Limerick Chamber Made Submission in Support to An Bord Pleanala of a Private Housing Development in Limerick City and circulated to TDs
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
Peter McVerry Trust Housing
- Ministerial launch of 14 new units in Moyross, Limerick
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
Q4PR Justice and Equality
- Proposals re the establishment of a Gambling Regulator
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