Roscommon-Galway — week of Mon, 18 Sept

What your Roscommon-Galway TDs did this week

Mon, 18 Sept – 24 Sept 2023 · 3 TDs · 1 bill voted on · 35 questions · 231 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 against 1 Michael Fitzmaurice

Did not vote 2 Claire Kerrane · Martin Daly

Claire Kerrane — Sinn Féin 0 votes · 11 questions · 59 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 11 total

Agriculture 6 questions
- 2023-09-20 Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine to outline details of European forestry legislation on planting on peat and details of his Department’s policy on planting on peat; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39855/23]
- 2023-09-20 Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine what are the timelines that his Department works to in order to process afforestation sites approved and afforestation sites awaiting approval; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39856/23]
- 2023-09-20 Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine how his Department will communicate to key stakeholders to ensure the forestry programme is fully understood; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39857/23]
- 2023-09-20 Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine in relation to the afforestation scheme 2023-2027 document, specifically section 6.8, if the definition of a farmer for farmer rate of premiums is consistent with national policies on rural regeneration; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39858/23]
- 2023-09-20 Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the qualified authority who decided on bird exclusion zones within the forestry programme 2023-2027; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39860/23]
- 2023-09-20 Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will advise on his engagement with the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform on the transfer of Brexit adjustment reserve funding to the RePower EU fund; if he has made submissions on securing resources for agricultural purposes within the fund; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40336/23]
Housing 2 questions
- 2023-09-20 Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will advise on measures his Department is taking to prevent the arrival of the Asian hornet in Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39594/23]
- 2023-09-20 Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage how many applications have been made to appeal the inclusion of agricultural land in the RZLT; how many have been refused; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40637/23]
Finance 1 question
- 2023-09-20 Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Finance what mechanisms are being put in place to support farmers with having land that is actively being used for agricultural purposes and cannot be used for residential purposes, excluded from RZLT zoning; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40636/23]
Public Expenditure 1 question
- 2023-09-20 Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform if he will provide an update on the transfer of Brexit adjustment reserve funding to the RePower EU fund; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40337/23]
Enterprise 1 question
- 2023-09-20 Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment what measures his Department is taking to assist the food sector in meeting reduction targets, as set out in the Climate Action Plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40341/23]

New lobbying 59 returns

Treoir (Federation of Services for Unmarried Parents and their Children) Finance
- Pre budget submission
County Roscommon Disability Support Group (RSG) Employment
- Highlighted the disparity in pay and conditions in section 39 organisations compared to HSE and section 38 counterparts
Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers Association EU Affairs
- EU Nature Restoration Law
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA · 8 returns Finance · Taxation · Agriculture · EU Affairs
- 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
- Industrial Emissions Directive (IED)
- IFA Budget 2024 Submission - Measures to Support Climate Action
- Budget 2024 - IFA Submission to Government
- Roadside Ash Trees and Ash Dieback
One Family Budgetary matters
- Pre-Budget Submission 2024
Irish Beef and Lamb Association Agriculture
- Minister to outline the number of bovine animals slaughtered and processed at processing plants during the period 01/01/2023 to 01/06/2023 and break down the number of young bulls slaughtered, the number of bulls slaughtered, the number of steers slaughtered, the number of heifers slaughtered, the number of cows slaughtered, Also what was the total tonnage of saleable meat yield on a weekly basis for the same period.
Hume Brophy Agriculture
- Education opportunities in the Irish veterinary sector
Veterinary Ireland Agriculture
- Communications with Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Minister for Finance, Sinn Fein Agricultural Spokesperson, and officials from the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, regarding Veterinary Ireland concerns on the Veterinary Medicinal Products, Medicated Feed and Fertilisers Regulation Bill 2023.
Irish Cancer Society Health
- Pre-Budget Submission 2024
Multiple Sclerosis Ireland 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
Irish Heart Foundation Health
- Heart Failure information meeting in Leinster House
Fórsa trade union Environment
- Seeking legislation to be brought forward that would provide for more regulation of waste services in Ireland.
Cancer Care West CLG Health
- Requesting their support in highlighting our meeting request directly with Mr. Donnelly to discuss sustainable funding at government level for the Alliance of Community Cancer Support Centres.
National Women's Council of Ireland Budgetary matters
- Budget 2024
Ibec · 4 returns Food · Agriculture · Justice and Equality
- Introductory meeting to outline Food Drink Ireland policy priorities.
- Agriculture and Food Supply Chain Bill
- Direction of Irish forestry policy
- Event promoting women in leadership - in business and politics
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)
Irish Rural Link Co-Operative Society Limited Budgetary matters
- Copy of Irish Rural Link and National Meals on Wheels Network Pre-Budget Submission sent to all relevant Ministers and TDs
Restaurants Association of Ireland · 3 returns Taxation
- Letter to TDs/Senators around 9% VAT rate
- Emails to TDs/Senators around pre-budget submission
- Letters to TDs/Senators around pre-budget submission
Focus Ireland Housing
- National One Parent Family Association Pre-budget submission Briefing
Family Carers Ireland Budgetary matters
- Improvements for carers in budget 2024
Vulcan Consulting Limited Agriculture
- Forestry policy and programmes
Insurance Ireland Banking and Financial Institutions
- On behalf of members, providing input into pensions 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
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
Liquid Gas Ireland Energy and Natural Resources
- Notification to policymakers regarding the UK Biomass Strategy
National Youth Council of Ireland Budgetary matters
- NYCI Local Champions Programme and Youth Work funding in Budget 2024
Friends of the Earth Energy and Natural Resources
- JOCECA meetings with CRU
Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers Association · 2 returns Agriculture · Housing
- Meeting with Sinn Fein on agriculture matters.
- Meeting with the Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food & Marine in relation to derelict houses in rural areas.
DCC plc Energy and Natural Resources
- Notification to policymakers regarding the UK Biomass Strategy
Horse Sport Ireland Agriculture
- Presentation of Horse Sport Ireland Strategic priorities 2023-2024
Irish Concrete Federation Taxation
- Defective Concrete Products Levy
Red Flag Consulting Limited Justice and Equality
- Gambling Regulation Bill 2022

Martin Daly — Fianna Fáil 0 votes · 0 questions · 0 new lobbying returns

Quiet week — no questions filed or new lobbying returns.

Michael Fitzmaurice — Independent Ireland 1 vote · 16 questions · 73 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 16 total

Education 8 questions
- 2023-09-20 Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice asked the Minister for Education when tickets for school transport will issue for two siblings (details supplied) who applied and paid for their annual school bus tickets; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40014/23]
- 2023-09-20 Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice asked the Minister for Education when tickets for school transport will issue to a child (details supplied) who has no other means of getting to school, and who applied and paid for their annual school bus tickets; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40029/23]
- 2023-09-20 Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice asked the Minister for Education when tickets for school transport will issue for two siblings, (details supplied), who applied and paid for their annual school bus tickets and have no other means of getting to school, with the bus passing their gate twice daily; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40030/23]
- 2023-09-20 Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice asked the Minister for Education when tickets for school transport will issue to a child (details supplied) who is now entering 5th year in secondary school, has always had a ticket and who applied and paid for their annual school bus tickets; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40051/23]
- 2023-09-20 Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice asked the Minister for Education whether two siblings (details supplied) can travel together on wheelchair-accessible transport, where one child has been approved this service and the other gets the regular Bus Éireann school bus and cannot be at the bus stop at the allocated time due to their parent assisting with the other child being put into the wheelchair-accessible transport; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40056/23]
- 2023-09-20 Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice asked the Minister for Education when a bus will be made available for students on route F661, who have already been allocated tickets and are attending a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40058/23]
- 2023-09-20 Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice asked the Minister for Education when tickets for school transport will issue to a child, (details supplied) who has no other means of getting to school, and who applied and paid for their annual school bus tickets; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40064/23]
- 2023-09-20 Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice asked the Minister for Education when tickets for school transport will issue to four families (details supplied) who have no other means of getting to school; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40317/23]
Agriculture 6 questions
- 2023-09-20 Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the total hectares of high nature value grassland now excluded from the forestry programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39996/23]
- 2023-09-20 Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine who was the qualified authority who decided the definition and area of high nature value grasslands to be removed form afforestation activity in the forestry programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39997/23]
- 2023-09-20 Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine If he will provide actual details of European forestry legislation relating to planting on peat; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39998/23]
- 2023-09-20 Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the qualified authority that advised his Department on peat definition, which will be used to exclude land from commercial afforestation activity in the forestry programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40000/23]
- 2023-09-20 Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if his Department will carry out in-person training to prepare foresters for the new programme specifically regarding organo-mineral soil with a peat depth or equal to 30cm; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40001/23]
- 2023-09-20 Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if his Department will carry out in-person training to prepare foresters for the new programme specifically on how to identify modified fen of modified cutaway raised bog; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40002/23]
Health 2 questions
- 2023-09-21 Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice asked the Minister for Health if the Sacred Heart Hospital, Roscommon can now return to the admission of new patients in view of the closure of the church in the facility which has been the reason for no intake of patients; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40814/23]
- 2023-09-21 Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice asked the Minister for Health when will works commence on the upgrading of facilities at the Sacred Heart Hospital, Roscommon; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40815/23]

New lobbying 73 returns

County Roscommon Disability Support Group (RSG) Employment
- Highlighted the disparity in pay and conditions in section 39 organisations compared to HSE and section 38 counterparts
Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers Association · 2 returns EU Affairs · Agriculture
- EU Nature Restoration Law
- Support for the Sheep Sector
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA · 36 returns Finance · Agriculture · Taxation · Energy and Natural Resources · Community · Housing
- IFA Budget 2024 Submission - Measures to Support Farm Enterprises - Farm Schemes
- Irish Foodservice - Pigmeat
- National Liming Programme
- Pig Sector - Crisis in Staffing
- New School of Veterinary Medicine in Ireland
- IFA Budget 2024 Submission - Taxation measures to Support Farm Succession, Transfer and Partnerships
- Suckler Carbon Efficiency Programme (SCEP)
- Solar Panels
- IFA Budget 2024 Submission - Residential Zoned Land Tax (RZLT)
- New Ash Dieback Scheme
- National Beef Welfare Scheme (NBWS)
- Catch Crops
- European Food Safety Authority New Regulations for Poultry Producers
- Student Universal Support Ireland (SUSI) Education Grants.
- Beef Environmental Efficiency Programme - Suckler/ Beef Welfare Scheme
- Pig Markets
- Succession Planning Advice Grant (SPAG)
- Pressures in the Dairy Sector
- Excise Duty on Fuel
- Sheep Exports
- Water Quality Monitoring Report on Nitrogen and Phosphorous concentrations in Irish Waters 2022
- Habitat Restoration of Brown Bog in County Longford
- Tillage Farming Crisis
- Nitrates Derogation - Maintaining the derogation at 250kg N/ha
- Wildlife Control Programme
- Basic Income Support for Sustainability (BISS)
- IFA Budget 2024 Submission - Measures to Support Climate Action
- New Lending Options for Farmers
- Central Statistics Office (CSO) Agricultural Output Prices
- Sheep Crisis
- Budget 2024 - IFA Submission to Government
- Consolidation in Horticultural Grower Numbers
- National Community Engagement Week
- Dog Control
- Derelict & Vacant Houses on Farmland
- Roadside Ash Trees and Ash Dieback
Hume Brophy Agriculture
- Education opportunities in the Irish veterinary sector
Multiple Sclerosis Ireland Health
- MS Ireland provided a detailed briefing on the Sativex issue thus far
Cancer Care West CLG Health
- Requesting their support in highlighting our 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
United Irish Racecourses · 2 returns Agriculture
- Sought to address the inequitable allocation process of funding for media rights for small race courses
- Sought to address the inequitable allocation process of funding for media rights for small race courses
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
Family Carers Ireland · 2 returns Housing · Budgetary matters
- Lack of Accommodation for an adult with special needs who needs 24/7 care
- Improvements for carers 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
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
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
National Youth Council of Ireland Budgetary matters
- NYCI Local Champions Programme and Youth Work funding in Budget 2024
Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers Association · 2 returns Environment · Housing
- ICMSA Oireachtas briefing on the impact of land rewetting.
- Meeting with the Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food & Marine in relation to derelict houses in rural areas.
Coillte CGA Agriculture
- Engagements and information updates on Coillte’s new forestry strategic vision, land use initiatives, Shareholder Letter of Expectation and related matters, and consent requests
Horse Sport Ireland Agriculture
- Presentation of Horse Sport Ireland Strategic priorities 2023-2024
Macra na Feirme · 3 returns Agriculture
- Roll out of Succession Planning Advice Grant
- Launch of Macra's Prebudget Submission
- Opposition to Dairy Exit Scheme
Red Flag Consulting Limited Justice and Equality
- Gambling Regulation Bill 2022