Wexford — week of Mon, 18 Sept

What your Wexford TDs did this week

Mon, 18 Sept – 24 Sept 2023 · 4 TDs · 1 bill voted on · 41 questions · 265 new lobbying filings

Votes this week

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business

2023-09-20 · 1 vote

The week's Dáil business schedule · motion passed 67–56

Voted for 2 James Browne · Paul Kehoe

Voted against 2 Brendan Howlin · Johnny Mythen

Did not vote 2 George Lawlor · Verona Murphy

George Lawlor — Labour Party 0 votes · 0 questions · 0 new lobbying returns

Quiet week — no questions filed or new lobbying returns.

James Browne — Fianna Fáil 1 vote · 0 questions · 52 new lobbying returns

New lobbying 52 returns

BoyleSports Justice and Equality
- Gambling Regulation Bill 2022 - Letter with a meeting invite sent to relevant TD's in relation to certain sections of the Gambling Regulation Bill 2022
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA · 11 returns Finance · Taxation · Agriculture · Justice and Equality · Community
- 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 - Taxation measures to Support Farm Succession, Transfer and Partnerships
- IFA Budget 2024 Submission - Residential Zoned Land Tax (RZLT)
- New Ash Dieback Scheme
- Firearms Expert Committee
- IFA Budget 2024 Submission - Measures to Support Climate Action
- Budget 2024 - IFA Submission to Government
- Budget 2024 - IFA Submission to Government
- National Community Engagement Week
- 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.
Irish SME Association Justice and Equality
- Amendment of the Defamation Act 2009
Irish Bookmakers Association Justice and Equality
- General Scheme of Gambling Regulation bill and Amendments
Mental Health Reform Budgetary matters
- Sent July version of MHR's Pre-Budget Submission 2024
Rare Diseases Ireland · 4 returns Health
- Get Rare Aware - asking politicians to press government to deliver on Prog for government promise: Supporting the medical genetics service in Our Lady’s Children Hospital, Crumlin
- Get Rare Aware - asking politicians to press government to deliver on Prog for government promise: Supporting the medical genetics service in Our Lady’s Children Hospital, Crumlin
- Get Rare Aware - asking politicians to press government to deliver on Prog for government promise: Supporting the medical genetics service in Our Lady’s Children Hospital, Crumlin
- Get Rare Aware - asking politicians to press government to deliver on Prog for government promise: Supporting the medical genetics service in Our Lady’s Children Hospital, Crumlin
Irish 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
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
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
Vulcan Consulting Limited Justice and Equality
- Gambling Regulation Bill 2022
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
Irish Street Arts, Circus and Spectacle Network Arts
- Increased practical, policy, legislative and financial supports towards the development of Street, Circus and Spectacle arts
DOCHAS - THE IRISH ASSOCIATION OF NON- GOVERNMENTAL DEVELOPMENT ORGANISATIONS Foreign Affairs
- Dóchas pre-budget submission 2024 - the impact of conflict, climate change and hunger
The Dublin Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Justice and Equality
- revision of Animal Health and Welfare Act and the Control of Dogs Act as it relates to seizure of Animals.
Merchants QuayIreland Ltd Community
- Proposals re drug treatment, homelessness, mental health and related matters
Rehab Group Public Expenditure and Reform
- Pre-Budget Submission
Horse Racing Ireland Agriculture
- Potential impact of the proposed gambling advertising ban
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 · 3 returns Health · Finance
- 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
- Contact re Gambling Regulation Bill – Select Committee Hearing 11th July 2023 - impact on Charities
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
Entain Justice and Equality
- Proposals re the establishment of a Gambling Regulator.
National Federation of Voluntary Service Providers Supporting People with Intellectual Disability Budgetary matters
- Calling for sufficient funding to meet unmet needs for people with disabilities in Budget 2024, and to ensure sustainability of service provision
Flutter Entertainment PLC Justice and Equality
- Correspondence and meeting in relation to the Gambling Regulation Bill
Irish Hotels Federation Tourism
- Seeking Government measures to support recovery and growth of Ireland's tourism and hospitality industry
Red Flag Consulting Limited Justice and Equality
- Gambling Regulation Bill 2022

Johnny Mythen — Sinn Féin 1 vote · 0 questions · 32 new lobbying returns

New lobbying 32 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
Hume Brophy Agriculture
- Education opportunities in the Irish veterinary sector
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.
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)
Restaurants Association of Ireland · 3 returns Taxation
- Letter to TDs/Senators around 9% VAT rate
- Emails to TDs/Senators around pre-budget submission
- Letters to TDs/Senators around pre-budget submission
Irish Solar Energy Association Energy and Natural Resources
- Promotion of solar PV deployment in Republic of Ireland through appropriate Government policy and regulatory/legislative framework
DOCHAS - THE IRISH ASSOCIATION OF NON- GOVERNMENTAL DEVELOPMENT ORGANISATIONS Foreign Affairs
- Dóchas pre-budget submission 2024 - the impact of conflict, climate change and hunger
Merchants QuayIreland Ltd Community
- Proposals re drug treatment, homelessness, mental health and related matters
LGBT Support and Advocacy Network Ireland CLG · 4 returns Health · Justice and Equality
- Health (Assisted Human Reproduction) Bill 2022 & Children and Family Relationships Act 2015
- Legislation re ban on conversion practices
- Hate Speech and Hate Crime
- Protection of LGBT+ Refugees
National Gallery of Ireland Arts
- Issued a copy of the National Gallery of Ireland's Year in Review Publication and invite to attend the Lavery Exhibition opening.
The Alzheimer Society of Ireland · 2 returns Health
- Funding for dementia supports and services
- To mark The ASI Tea Day 2023 and raise awareness of the issues affecting people living with dementia and dementia carers
National Youth Council of Ireland Housing
- Parliamentary Questions regarding youth housing
Horse Sport Ireland Agriculture
- Presentation of Horse Sport Ireland Strategic priorities 2023-2024
Irish Hotels Federation Tourism
- Seeking Government measures to support recovery and growth of Ireland's tourism and hospitality industry
Red Flag Consulting Limited Justice and Equality
- Gambling Regulation Bill 2022

Verona Murphy — Independent 0 votes · 18 questions · 37 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 18 total

Children 7 questions
- 2023-09-20 Deputy Verona Murphy asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the total number of persons across all services awaiting respite service in County Wexford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39469/23]
- 2023-09-20 Deputy Verona Murphy asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the current number of adult disability respite beds vacant in County Wexford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39470/23]
- 2023-09-20 Deputy Verona Murphy asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the total number of adult disability respite beds in County Wexford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39472/23]
- 2023-09-20 Deputy Verona Murphy asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the current number of child disability respite beds vacant in County Wexford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39473/23]
- 2023-09-20 Deputy Verona Murphy asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the number of adult disability respite beds available in County Wexford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39474/23]
- 2023-09-20 Deputy Verona Murphy asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the persons with a disability in County Wexford approved for a residential placement awaiting an allocation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39475/23]
- 2023-09-20 Deputy Verona Murphy asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the number of high-support disability residential placements available in County Wexford in 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 and to date in 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39476/23]
Health 4 questions
- 2023-09-20 Deputy Verona Murphy asked the Minister for Health the current total number of respite beds available in County Wexford; how many of the respite beds are allocated to older person services; how many of the respite beds are allocated to disability services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39468/23]
- 2023-09-20 Deputy Verona Murphy asked the Minister for Health the number of new persons approved for HSE home care supports hours in County Wexford to date in 2023; the number of existing clients approved for additional home care supports hours in County Wexford to date in 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39477/23]
- 2023-09-20 Deputy Verona Murphy asked the Minister for Health the total number of persons awaiting delivery of approved and additional home care support hours in County Wexford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39478/23]
- 2023-09-20 Deputy Verona Murphy asked the Minister for Health the total number of persons in County Wexford currently in receipt of home care support hours; the total current number of home care support hours being delivered in County Wexford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39479/23]
Further and Higher Education 2 questions
- 2023-09-21 Deputy Verona Murphy asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science to detail the projected allocation of capital funding that will be made available to the SETU Wexford campus development plan to ensure the development of new buildings and delivery of additional courses and new disciplines, whilst also ensuring the provision of adequate student accommodation to cater for the planned new campus in Wexford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40794/23]
- 2023-09-21 Deputy Verona Murphy asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science what additional capacity within the further and higher education system he is planning to address the chronic shortage of healthcare professionals across all sectors of healthcare in Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40795/23]
Transport 1 question
- 2023-09-20 Deputy Verona Murphy asked the Minister for Transport to provide an update, including a projected timetable on the completion of the M11 motorway from Oylegate to Rosslare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40031/23]
Public Expenditure 1 question
- 2023-09-20 Deputy Verona Murphy asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform if his Department has approved the An Post pension increases as approved by the Labour Court in January 2023; what date will payment of approved increases be made; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39886/23]
Education 1 question
- 2023-09-20 Deputy Verona Murphy asked the Minister for Education the number of vacant teaching posts across the primary school education system in County Wexford; the number of vacant posts across the secondary school system in County Wexford; the number of vacant teaching posts across the special education system in County Wexford; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40033/23]
Housing 1 question
- 2023-09-20 Deputy Verona Murphy asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the current decision time for appeals to An Bord Pleanála for single housing projects; the current decision time for appeals on small retention developments; the current decision time on appeals on commercial applications; the current decision time on appeals on public infrastructure projects; the current decision time on roads infrastructure projects; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40032/23]
Finance 1 question
- 2023-09-21 Deputy Verona Murphy asked the Minister for Finance to provide an update on the Drivers and Disabled Passengers (Tax Concessions) Scheme 1994 and the disabled drivers' medical board of appeal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40904/23]

New lobbying 37 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
Uisce Éireann Housing
- Discussion in relation to the Planning and Development (Amendment) Bill 2023
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.
Cuala Senior Care Limited Health
- Promote HI Services
Ibec Agriculture
- Direction of Irish forestry policy
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)
Institute of Professional Auctioneers and Valuers Justice and Equality
- Sought to elicit support for legislation proposed and promoted by IPAV to reduce conveyancing times
Paul Allen & Associates Public Relations Housing
- Submitting a Pre-budget submission for building more homes and accelerating the construction of building homes
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 Health
- Home Support Services
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 · 4 returns Health · Finance
- 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
- To promote the work of Gorey Day Centre and motivate support for increased funds
- Contact re Gambling Regulation Bill – Select Committee Hearing 11th July 2023 - impact on Charities
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 Federation of Voluntary Service Providers Supporting People with Intellectual Disability Budgetary matters
- Calling for sufficient funding to meet unmet needs for people with disabilities in Budget 2024, and to ensure sustainability of service provision
Red Flag Consulting Limited Justice and Equality
- Gambling Regulation Bill 2022