Meath West — week of Mon, 18 Sept

What your Meath West TDs did this week

Mon, 18 Sept – 24 Sept 2023 · 3 TDs · 1 bill voted on · 41 questions · 146 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 Damien English

Voted against 1 Peadar Tóibín

Did not vote 2 Aisling Dempsey · Johnny Guirke

Aisling Dempsey — Fianna Fáil 0 votes · 0 questions · 0 new lobbying returns

Quiet week — no questions filed or new lobbying returns.

Johnny Guirke — Sinn Féin 0 votes · 1 question · 36 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 1 total

Agriculture 1 question
- 2023-09-20 Deputy Johnny Guirke asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will provide a progress update on the plan to provide supports to the forgotten farmers; if he can now provide a definite schedule for its implementation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40635/23]

New lobbying 36 returns

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
Irish Cancer Society · 3 returns Health
- e-referrals
- Cancer Treatment Delivery
- 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 met with a number of Oireachtas members at the NAI Pre-Budget launch in Buswells Hotel and asked them to also support MS Ireland's asks
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
Lakeland Dairies Co-Operative Society Limited Agriculture
- Nitrates Derogation
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.
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 · 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
Muiriosa Foundation Health
- Disability Service Providers lobby Government and local public representatives to support the 2024 Budget Campaign spearheaded by the National Federation of Voluntary Service Providers to highlight key priorities outlined in the Budget Campaign Messages and to seek support with the budget 2024 process.
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
Irish Wheelchair Association (IWA) Budgetary matters
- Pre-budget Day outside Leinster House
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

Peadar Tóibín — Aontú 1 vote · 40 questions · 42 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 40 total

Justice 7 questions
- 2023-09-20 Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Justice the number of speed checkpoints on Irish roads in each of the past ten years in each county in the State. [39481/23]
- 2023-09-20 Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Justice the number of drink and drug driving check points in Irish roads in each of the past ten years in each county in the State. [39482/23]
- 2023-09-20 Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Justice the number of prosecutions for excess speed, drink driving, drug driving and dangerous driving on Irish roads in each of the past ten years in each county in the State. [39483/23]
- 2023-09-20 Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Justice the number of gardaí who have been employed in the roads policing unit in each county in each of the past ten years. [39485/23]
- 2023-09-20 Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Justice if she will outline, notwithstanding the Council Implementing Decision (EU) 2022/382, her plans to put in place a recording system of the number of Ukrainian refugees who have transferred or sought a transfer to Ireland from another EU Member State, having originally sought protection in that state; the country from which they transferred or sought a transfer; their reasons for doing so; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39824/23]
- 2023-09-20 Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Justice if she is aware of any letters which purport to be issued from her Department seeking the extradition of military age men from Ukraine who have sought refuge in Ireland under the Temporary Protection Directive; if she or her Department has ever received correspondence from Ukrainian authorities with regard to the extradition of military-age men who sought refuge in Ireland; if she will provide a breakdown for 2022 and to date in 2023 of the number of military-age men from Ukraine who have sought refuge in Ireland under the Temporary Protection Directive as qualifying for an exemption from military service; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39896/23]
- 2023-09-20 Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Justice to provide a list of all studies, research and reports commissioned by her Department that were outsourced, in each year since the formation of this Government, in tabular form; the names of the companies to which each study, research and report was outsourced; the total cost for each; the number of reports finalised and presented to her that have yet to be released by her Department; the dates on which any such reports yet to be released were first provided to her; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40375/23]
Housing 4 questions
- 2023-09-20 Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the criteria on the price limit of properties for acquisition under the local authority and cost rental tenant-in-situ schemes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39732/23]
- 2023-09-20 Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will consider extending the rent pressure zone across the country to all areas. [39734/23]
- 2023-09-20 Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to provide a breakdown, in tabular form, of the number of requests by each county and to each local authority for the right to first refusal since the ending of the eviction ban on 31 March 2023; if he will expedite the legislation to deal with such requests where landlords are unable to progress the sale of a private rented property to a tenant since the eviction ban ended; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40319/23]
- 2023-09-20 Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to provide a list of all studies, research and reports commissioned by his Department that were outsourced, in each year since the formation of this Government, in tabular form; the names of the companies to which each study, research and report was outsourced; the total cost for each; the number of reports finalised and presented to him that have yet to be released by his Department; the dates on which any such reports yet to be released were first provided to him; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40374/23]
Taoiseach 3 questions
- 2023-09-20 Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Taoiseach how many new jobs have been created in County Meath in each of the past five years. [33723/23]
- 2023-09-20 Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Taoiseach if he will provide an update on the work of the national statistics board under his Department. [33727/23]
- 2023-09-20 Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Taoiseach to provide a list of all studies, research and reports commissioned by his Department that were outsourced, in each year since the formation of this Government, in tabular form; the names of the companies to which each study, research and report was outsourced; the total cost for each; and the number of reports finalised and presented to him that have yet to be released by his Department; and the dates on which any such reports yet to be released were first provided to him. [40379/23]
Education 3 questions
- 2023-09-20 Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Education to provide a breakdown of the total number of applications for school transport for the 2022 and 2023 school years, by county, in tabular form; the number of the cohort in receipt of free school transport that availed of the scheme for 2022 and 2023; the number of the cohort that applied, by county, that paid a fee to include the number who were granted a place and not granted a place for 2022 and 2023; the number that applied, by county, for concessionary tickets for each of the past five years, to include the year 2023 and those that were granted a concessionary ticket and not granted a concessionary ticket for each of those years; the reason one cohort of students was automatically guaranteed a free school transport place for the 2023 school year without having to reapply; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39590/23]
- 2023-09-20 Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Education if she and/or her Department will meet with a person (details supplied) to discuss the new RSE curriculum. [40316/23]
- 2023-09-20 Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Education to provide a list of all studies, research and reports commissioned by her Department that were outsourced, in each year since the formation of this Government, in tabular form; the names of the companies to which each study, research and report was outsourced; the total cost for each; the number of reports finalised and presented to her that have yet to be released by her Department; the dates on which any such reports yet to be released were first provided to her; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40367/23]
Health 3 questions
- 2023-09-20 Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Health to provide a list of all studies, research and reports commissioned by his Department that were outsourced, in each year since the formation of this Government, in tabular form; the names of the companies to which each study, research and report was outsourced; the total cost for each; the number of reports finalised and presented to him that have yet to be released by his Department; the dates on which any such reports yet to be released were first provided to him; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40373/23]
- 2023-09-21 Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Health what steps his Department is undertaking to ensure that more dentists in the State will accept medical card patients; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40282/23]
- 2023-09-21 Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Health the total amount paid out in compensation by the HSE in each of the past ten years and to date in 2023. [40281/23]
Further and Higher Education 3 questions
- 2023-09-20 Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science to provide a list of all studies, research and reports commissioned by his Department that were outsourced, in each year since the formation of this Government, in tabular form; the names of the companies to which each study, research and report was outsourced; the total cost for each; the number of reports finalised and presented to him that have yet to be released by his Department; the dates on which any such reports yet to be released were first provided to him; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40372/23]
- 2023-09-21 Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if his Department has ever undertaken a study on the physical accessibility of third-level institutions for persons with disabilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40284/23]
- 2023-09-21 Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science what steps his Department is undertaking to ensure that students from the Travelling community are welcomed and encouraged to progress within the third-level education sector. [40283/23]
Foreign 2 questions
- 2023-09-20 Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will internationally condemn the announcement by the United States to send depleted uranium munitions to Ukraine; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39612/23]
- 2023-09-20 Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs to provide a list of all studies, research and reports commissioned by his Department that were outsourced, in each year since the formation of this Government, in tabular form; the names of the companies to which each study, research and report was outsourced; the total cost for each; the number of reports finalised and presented to him that have yet to be released by his Department; the dates on which any such reports yet to be released were first provided to him; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40371/23]
Transport 2 questions
- 2023-09-20 Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Transport what percentage of drivers disqualified in court have surrendered their licence to the RSA, as required by law, in each of the past ten years for each county in the State. [39489/23]
- 2023-09-20 Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Transport to provide a list of all studies, research and reports commissioned by his Department that were outsourced, in each year since the formation of this Government, in tabular form; the names of the companies to which each study, research and report was outsourced; the total cost for each; the number of reports finalised and presented to him that have yet to be released by his Department; the dates on which any such reports yet to be released were first provided to him; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40381/23]
Finance 2 questions
- 2023-09-20 Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Finance to provide a list of all studies, research and reports commissioned by his Department that were outsourced, in each year since the formation of this Government, in tabular form; the names of the companies to which each study, research and report was outsourced; the total cost for each; the number of reports finalised and presented to him that have yet to be released by his Department; the dates on which any such reports yet to be released were first provided to him; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40370/23]
- 2023-09-20 Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Finance how much revenue the Government has collected from the vacant property tax in 2022 and to date in 2023. [40646/23]
Tourism 2 questions
- 2023-09-20 Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media to provide a list of all studies, research and reports commissioned by her Department that were outsourced, in each year since the formation of this Government, in tabular form; the names of the companies to which each study, research and report was outsourced; the total cost for each; the number of reports finalised and presented to her that have yet to be released by her Department; the dates on which any such reports yet to be released were first provided to her; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40380/23]
- 2023-09-21 Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if she will ensure that pay increases due to persons in receipt of a pension from RTÉ will be issued without further delay, as requested by the trustees to her; how many persons are due this pension pay increase; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40853/23]
Social 2 questions
- 2023-09-20 Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Social Protection the number of fraudulent claims of payments through her Department, by payment type of those residing in the State and those residing outside the State, by county in each of the past five years, in tabular form; the number of fraudulent claims, by payment type currently under investigation of those residing in the State, and those residing outside the State, by country; and the cost to the State of all fraudulent claims and legal investigation costs for the same time period, per year of those residing in the State and those residing outside the State, by country; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39640/23]
- 2023-09-20 Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Social Protection to provide a list of all studies, research and reports commissioned by her Department that were outsourced, in each year since the formation of this Government, in tabular form; the names of the companies to which each study, research and report was outsourced; the total cost for each; the number of reports finalised and presented to her that have yet to be released by her Department; the dates on which any such reports yet to be released were first provided to her; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40378/23]
Environment 1 question
- 2023-09-20 Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications to provide a list of all studies, research and reports commissioned by his Department that were outsourced, in each year since the formation of this Government, in tabular form; the names of the companies to which each study, research and report was outsourced; the total cost for each; the number of reports finalised and presented to him that have yet to be released by his Department; the dates on which any such reports yet to be released were first provided to him; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40369/23]
Defence 1 question
- 2023-09-20 Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence to provide a list of all studies, research and reports commissioned by his Department that were outsourced, in each year since the formation of this Government, in tabular form; the names of the companies to which each study, research and report was outsourced; the total cost for each; the number of reports finalised and presented to him that have yet to be released by his Department; the dates on which any such reports yet to be released were first provided to him; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40366/23]
Public Expenditure 1 question
- 2023-09-20 Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform to provide a list of all studies, research and reports commissioned by his Department that were outsourced, in each year since the formation of this Government, in tabular form; the names of the companies to which each study, research and report was outsourced; the total cost for each; the number of reports finalised and presented to him that have yet to be released by his Department; the dates on which any such reports yet to be released were first provided to him; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40376/23]
Enterprise 1 question
- 2023-09-20 Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment to provide a list of all studies, research and reports commissioned by his Department that were outsourced, in each year since the formation of this Government, in tabular form; the names of the companies to which each study, research and report was outsourced; the total cost for each; the number of reports finalised and presented to him that have yet to be released by his Department; the dates on which any such reports yet to be released were first provided to him; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40368/23]
Agriculture 1 question
- 2023-09-20 Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine to provide a list of all studies, research and reports commissioned by his Department that were outsourced, in each year since the formation of this Government, in tabular form; the names of the companies to which each study, research and report was outsourced; the total cost for each; the number of reports finalised and presented to him that have yet to be released by his Department; the dates on which any such reports yet to be released were first provided to him; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40364/23]
Children 1 question
- 2023-09-20 Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth to provide a list of all studies, research and reports commissioned by his Department that were outsourced, in each year since the formation of this Government, in tabular form; the names of the companies to which each study, research and report was outsourced; the total cost for each; the number of reports finalised and presented to him that have yet to be released by his Department; the dates on which any such reports yet to be released were first provided to him; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40365/23]
Rural 1 question
- 2023-09-20 Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development to provide a list of all studies, research and reports commissioned by her Department that were outsourced, in each year since the formation of this Government, in tabular form; the names of the companies to which each study, research and report was outsourced; the total cost for each; the number of reports finalised and presented to her that have yet to be released by her Department; the dates on which any such reports yet to be released were first provided to her; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40377/23]

New lobbying 42 returns

MSD Health
- Access to innovative cancer medicines
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
Irish Beef and Lamb Association Agriculture
- Further clarification on sheep export figures of meat being 100% Irish origin.
AIRO Racing CLG Justice and Equality
- Proposed Gambling Regulation Bill
Ibec Budgetary matters
- Pre-Budget 2024 Submission
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 Children and Youth Affairs
- Advocacy on programme for government commitments on youth mental health; ending direct provision; and family homelessness
Muiriosa Foundation Health
- Disability Service Providers lobby Government and local public representatives to support the 2024 Budget Campaign spearheaded by the National Federation of Voluntary Service Providers to highlight key priorities outlined in the Budget Campaign Messages and to seek support with the budget 2024 process.
Vulcan Consulting Limited · 2 returns Health
- Rare Disease Policy in Ireland
- Rare Disease Policy
Insurance Ireland · 2 returns Banking and Financial Institutions
- On behalf of members, providing input into policy surrounding MICA/Defective Concrete Block Redress
- On behalf of members, to make a 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
Rehab Group · 2 returns Public Expenditure and Reform · Employment
- Pre-Budget Submission
- Letter to TDs seeking support for implementation of Article 20 of Procurement Directive
Irish Wheelchair Association (IWA) Budgetary matters
- Pre-budget Day outside Leinster House
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 · 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
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
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.