Tipperary North — week of Mon, 18 Sept

What your Tipperary North TDs did this week

Mon, 18 Sept – 24 Sept 2023 · 3 TDs · 1 bill voted on · 21 questions · 80 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 Michael Lowry

Did not vote 2 Alan Kelly · Ryan O'Meara

Alan Kelly — Labour Party 0 votes · 16 questions · 40 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 16 total

Justice 4 questions
- 2023-09-20 Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for Justice if there are plans to issue front-line gardaí with PAVA spray instead of CS spray. [40667/23]
- 2023-09-20 Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for Justice the number of recruit prison officers recruited for the Irish Prison Service in 2021, 2022 and to date in 2023; and the number of prison officers who left the Irish Prison Service during this period, in tabular form. [40668/23]
- 2023-09-20 Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for Justice the number of gardaí and full-time civilian staff based in each of the four Garda National Cyber Crime Bureau satellite hubs as of 14 September 2023, in tabular form. [40669/23]
- 2023-09-20 Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for Justice the number of standard motorcycles held for gardaí within the Tipperary division in 2022 and to date in 2023, in tabular form. [40670/23]
Health 4 questions
- 2023-09-20 Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for Health the number of WTE consultant cardiothoracic surgeons based at Cork University Hospital in the years of 2021, 2022 and to date in 2023, in tabular form. [40673/23]
- 2023-09-20 Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for Health the number of health recruitment fairs in the UK that officials from University Hospital Limerick were in attendance, either in-person or virtually in the years of 2022 and to date in 2023, to seek to recruit additional nurses, doctors, physiotherapist, dentists, and so on, to work in UHL; if so, the number of jobs offered, per recruitment fair; the number of jobs offered that were accepted, per recruitment fair; and if any officials from UHL plan to be present at any additional health recruitment fairs before the end of the year in the UK. [40674/23]
- 2023-09-20 Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for Health for an update on perinatal services in CHO areas 3+5. [40675/23]
- 2023-09-20 Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for Health the number of WTE dietitians, speech and language therapists and occupational therapists working in South Tipperary General Hospital in the years of 2022 and to date in 2023, in tabular form. [40676/23]
Transport 2 questions
- 2023-09-20 Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for Transport the number of appointments booked and paid for more than 30 days in advance of a NCT test, per test centre; and the amount of revenue this has generated in 2022 and to date in 2023, in tabular form. [40677/23]
- 2023-09-20 Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for Transport the likely timeframe for the resumption of onboard catering services on the remaining Intercity rail routes. [40678/23]
Social 2 questions
- 2023-09-20 Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for Social Protection the full-year cost in 2024 of extending parental leave and benefits by four weeks for mothers, and six weeks for fathers. [40679/23]
- 2023-09-20 Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for Social Protection the estimated cost in 2024 if the carer's support grant increased to €2,000. [40680/23]
Defence 1 question
- 2023-09-20 Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the number of females who applied during the most recent Naval Service cadetship competition. [40684/23]
Public Expenditure 1 question
- 2023-09-20 Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform if there are plans to update Arterial Drainage Act 1945. [40682/23]
Education 1 question
- 2023-09-20 Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for Education if she has had communication from Tipperary ETB in relation to a possible greenfield site for a new school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40012/23]
Housing 1 question
- 2023-09-20 Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage of the €61 million capital allocation towards the fire service capital programme 2021-2025, the amount that has been spent in the years of 2021, 2022 and to date in 2023, in tabular form. [40681/23]

New lobbying 40 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 Health
- Pre-Budget Submission 2024
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.
Irish Bookmakers Association Justice and Equality
- General Scheme of Gambling Regulation bill and Amendments
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 · 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
Hanover Media Strategy Limited Health
- Ireland's readiness for the rollout of radioligand therapy
Pinnacle Public Affairs Ltd Health
- Cardiovascular Health 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
Rehab Group Public Expenditure and Reform
- Pre-Budget Submission
Limerick Chamber · 2 returns Budgetary matters
- 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
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
RWE Renewables Ireland (formerly Innogy Renewables Ireland Limited) Energy and Natural Resources
- Information about proposed local wind farm developments
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
MKC Communications Communications
- Public Service Broadcasting
Irish Concrete Federation Taxation
- Defective Concrete Products Levy
Red Flag Consulting Limited Justice and Equality
- Gambling Regulation Bill 2022

Michael Lowry — Independent 1 vote · 5 questions · 40 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 5 total

Transport 4 questions
- 2023-09-20 Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Transport to examine the case of a person (details supplied) in County Tipperary; the reason there is an extended waiting period of over 11 months for an invitation to apply for their driving test; when they can expect to receive an invitation to book their driving test; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39988/23]
- 2023-09-20 Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Transport to examine the case of a person (details supplied) in County Tipperary; when they can expect to receive an invitation to book their driving test; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39989/23]
- 2023-09-20 Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Transport to examine the case of a person (details supplied) in County Tipperary; when can they expect to receive an invitation to book their driving test; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39990/23]
- 2023-09-20 Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Transport to examine the case of a person (details supplied) in County Tipperary; if the RSA was aware of IT issues when this person booked their driving test date; when they can expect to be placed back on the driving test waiting/invitation system and receive an invitation to book their driving test; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39991/23]
Public Expenditure 1 question
- 2023-09-20 Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform if he has received correspondence from a union (details supplied) concerning 7,000 An Post pensioners who are still awaiting agreed increases to their pensions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39977/23]

New lobbying 40 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
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
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.
Solid Fuel Merchants Ireland Justice and Equality
- Discussed the need for greater enforcement on the laws pertaining to the sale of smoky fuels in the Republic of Ireland
Irish Bookmakers Association Justice and Equality
- General Scheme of Gambling Regulation bill and Amendments
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
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
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 · 2 returns Budgetary matters
- 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
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
RWE Renewables Ireland (formerly Innogy Renewables Ireland Limited) Energy and Natural Resources
- Information about proposed local wind farm developments
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 Concrete Federation Taxation
- Defective Concrete Products Levy
Horse Sport Ireland Sports and Recreation
- Strategic importance of equestrian sport to County Tipperary
Red Flag Consulting Limited Justice and Equality
- Gambling Regulation Bill 2022

Ryan O'Meara — Fianna Fáil 0 votes · 0 questions · 0 new lobbying returns

Quiet week — no questions filed or new lobbying returns.