Dublin Bay North — week of Mon, 15 Jan

What your Dublin Bay North TDs did this week

Mon, 15 Jan – 21 Jan 2024 · 5 TDs · 2 bills voted on · 60 questions · 171 new lobbying filings

Votes this week

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business

2024-01-17 · 1 vote

The week's Dáil business schedule · motion passed 78–61

Voted for 2 Richard Bruton · Seán Haughey

Voted against 2 Cian O'Callaghan · Denise Mitchell

Did not vote 3 Barry Heneghan · Naoise Ó Muirí · Tom Brabazon

Thirty-ninth Amendment of the Constitution (The Family) Bill 2023: Committee and Remaining Stages

2024-01-17 · 1 vote

An amendment to the bill · motion failed 55–76

Voted for 2 Cian O'Callaghan · Denise Mitchell

Voted against 2 Richard Bruton · Seán Haughey

Did not vote 3 Barry Heneghan · Naoise Ó Muirí · Tom Brabazon

Barry Heneghan — Independent 0 votes · 0 questions · 0 new lobbying returns

Quiet week — no questions filed or new lobbying returns.

Cian O'Callaghan — Social Democrats 2 votes · 23 questions · 48 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 23 total

Housing 7 questions
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage what action will be taken with respect to the sale of homes with fire safety defects by vulture funds to buyers unaware of these defects (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56973/23]
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage how many properties have been purchased under the tenant-in-situ scheme for the purposes of social housing since January 2022, broken down by county, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57077/23]
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the total cost of all the properties that have been purchased under the tenant-in-situ scheme for the purposes of social housing since January 2022, broken down by county, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57078/23]
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of change-of-use planning applications for short-term lets received by each local authority since the beginning of 2019; the number of these that were granted permission, broken down by local authority, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1066/24]
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the total amount spent on HAP, RAS and leasing programmes in 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1068/24]
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will issue guidance to returning officers stating that election candidates do not need to list their full home address on the ballot paper; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1719/24]
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will provide a list of developments funded through the capital advanced leasing facility (CALF) between 2020 and 2022 inclusive, broken down by year and county, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1980/24]
Justice 4 questions
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice the status of the review of legislation regarding owner management companies; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [56297/23]
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice if she will put in place an interim non-statutory owner management company regulator until the Multi-Unit Developments Act 2011 is amended; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [56298/23]
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice if she will provide an update from the Courts Service on the progress of the e-probate project under the Courts Modernisation Programme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1981/24]
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice if she will provide an update on the appointment of a new lead researcher for the review of Part 4 of the Sexual Offences Act 2017; if she will provide an estimated timeline for completion and publication of same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1987/24]
Transport 2 questions
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Transport if he plans to run an information campaign for motorists who may be able to use hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) in their vehicles, given that it is now available at some petrol stations; if the Government will encourage and incentivise the roll-out of HVO across the country in view of its ability to reduce fossil fuels; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1342/24]
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Transport if he will review the toll increases that are due to be implemented in July 2024; if he will postpone these increases given the recent toll increases that have already taken place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1775/24]
Enterprise 2 questions
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the supports available for small businesses that are struggling with increased costs since the return to 13.5% VAT rate and the upcoming repayment of debt warehouse tax; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1986/24]
- 2024-01-18 Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment what protections are in place for consumers against dynamic pricing from large ticketers (details supplied); if consumers are entitled to transparency around dynamic pricing, specifically in relation to VIP packages, and increased ticket prices at peak times; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2266/24]
Education 2 questions
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Education if she will examine a case (details supplied) whereby a school is looking to upgrade the furniture in an autism class, but cannot access an available grant as they are not a newly opened class; what grants are available for long-standing autism classes looking to upgrade their furniture; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [56577/23]
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Education if she will provide an up-to-date map, in pdf form, of the school catchment areas for Dublin Bay north; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1644/24]
Social 2 questions
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Social Protection if, in light of the new pension deferral scheme, workers who defer their pension will be eligible for certain benefits, for example, illness benefit, if they are over the age of 66 years but are not claiming their pension and still working full time; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [56782/23]
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Social Protection the total amount spent on rent supplement in 2023; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1067/24]
Further and Higher Education 2 questions
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the number of apprentices currently in the construction trades, broken down by trade; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1069/24]
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the number of apprenticeship registrations in the construction trades in 2023, broken down by trade; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1070/24]
Finance 1 question
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Finance if he will clarify the tax position for mortgage holders of a bank (details supplied) who will be receiving a payment from the bank in 2024 on the basis that these offset mortgages are ending; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56689/23]
Public Expenditure 1 question
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform if he will engage with representatives from an organisation (details supplied) during talks on the Building Momentum Agreement for pension parity between existing and retired members of An Garda Síochána; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56962/23]

New lobbying 48 returns

Community Law & Mediation · 4 returns Housing · Justice and Equality · Environment
- Request to submit PQ and follow up with reply to PQ
- Annual Report and priorities for 2024
- Proposed amendments by the Department of Housing to the Housing Act 1988
- Update the TDs on CLM’s position in respect of the Planning and Development Bill 2023.
Lime Technologies Transport
- E-bike expansion in Ireland
Healthy Homes Ireland Housing
- To secure meetings with elected/ designated officials in order to communicate the findings of Healthy Homes Ireland's report; 'Our place: Towards Healthier Greener Homes'
Property Owners Association of Ireland Limited (IPOA) Budgetary matters
- Budgetary measures required to prevent the exodus of residential landlords.
Macra na Feirme · 2 returns Agriculture · Housing
- Macra Pre Budget submission
- Macra Pre Budget submission
Rockwood Consulting ULC Housing
- Sought meeting to discuss the Seller's Legal Pack for Property Buyers Bill
ActionAid Ireland Foreign Affairs
- Briefing sent to opposition parties and some independents to support in the debates in the Dail regarding Gaza.
The Social and Affordable Housing Alliance Housing
- AHB Funding
ALONE Housing
- Housing Adaptation Grants
Irish Wildlife Trust CLG. Marine
- Irish Marine Protected Area legislation, EU Nature Restoration Law, EU Biodiversity strategy
Montague Communications Ltd · 2 returns Housing · Justice and Equality
- Redress Scheme for Apartment Owners affected by Fire and other Defects as well as reform of the law to minimise chance of such defects occurring in the future.
- Reform of the Multi-Unit Development (MUD) Act
Construction Defects Alliance Housing
- Redress Scheme for Apartment Owners affected by Fire and other Defects
daa plc · 2 returns Transport
- Email to Oireachtas members to provide details of Infrastructure Application and link to virtual information room
- Letter to all Oireachtas Members to provide a briefing on Noise Management and Mitigation at Dublin Airport
ALDI Ireland Economic Development and Industry
- Shared copy of ALDI report with invitation to discuss if desired
An Taisce The National Trust for Ireland Housing
- Planning Bill
Fórsa trade union Employment
- Seeking engagement with the Minister for Housing, Local Government & Heritage regarding the planning and Development Bill 2022. Seeking support from all Oireachtas members regarding Fórsa campaign around the Bill. Had individual contact with some TDs.
Gaeloideachas Education and Training
- An gá le hathruithe agus polasaithe nua a thacódh le naíonraí, scoileanna lán-Ghaeilge, agus scoileanna Gaeltachta
Threshold · 5 returns Housing
- Annual Report 2022 Launch Event
- Contacted TD about asking parliamentary questions.
- Invited the DPO to participate in a roundtable discussion on the private rental sector
- Emailed TD's and Senators regarding the outcome of Threshold's latest campaign and shared report.
- Emailed the DPOs regarding Threshold's Deposit Protection Scheme campaign.
Irish Council for International Students (ICOS) Housing
- Briefing event in Leinster House for all TDs and Senators - hosted by opposition parties; sent information to Oireachtas members on our survey findings
Coalition 2030 Foreign Affairs
- Letter to Taoiseach, Tánaiste, Minister Ryan pushing for Ireland to make certain commitments at the UN SDG Summit
SSE plc Energy and Natural Resources
- Planning & Development (Amendment) Bill 2023
Northside Partnership Community
- Briefing meeting with Dublin Bay North TD's about community issues
Heneghan PR Housing
- Briefing elected representatives on role and ambitions of the Housing Alliance
Glenveagh Properties Plc Housing
- Housing for All and National Planning Framework
Institute of Professional Auctioneers and Valuers · 3 returns Housing · Justice and Equality
- Invitation to discuss pre-legislative scrutiny of the Residential Tenancies (Right to Purchase) Bill.
- Submission on the General Scheme of the Residential Tenancies (Right to Purchase) Bill.
- Meeting to discuss the Seller's Legal Pack for Property Buyers Bill.
Ability West Employment
- Email send to public representations in relation to the Section 39 pay parity issue and impending strike that was threatened in October 2023
The Asthma Society of Ireland Health
- Invitation to attend the Asthma Society's 50th anniversary event at the Alex Hotel
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA · 2 returns Agriculture · Finance
- Budget 2024
- Budget 2024 Briefing
Irish Council for Civil Liberties Local Government
- Parts IV & V of the Electoral Reform Act (2022)
Rehab Group · 2 returns Budgetary matters · Education and Training
- Rehab organised a campaign around the priorities outlined in our pre-budget submission
- Engagement with Minister Simon Harris and members of Oireachtas to seek a sustainable funding model for the National Learning Network
Independent Broadcasters of Ireland Communications
- Briefing to all Oireachtas members on the current state of news & current affairs on Independent Radio
Simon Communities of Ireland Housing
- Discussion on support and progress on the Right to Housing
Dublin Chamber of Commerce · 2 returns Local Government · Budgetary matters
- Addressed the Oireachtas on key asks for a Directly Elected Mayor
- Pre-Budget submission communications

Denise Mitchell — Sinn Féin 2 votes · 3 questions · 16 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 3 total

Education 1 question
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Denise Mitchell asked the Minister for Education for an update on the case of a child (details supplied) who was approved for school transport in July 2023. [57323/23]
Housing 1 question
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Denise Mitchell asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the estimated full-year cost of increasing the local government fund by 10%, 15% and 20%, respectively. [57324/23]
Justice 1 question
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Denise Mitchell asked the Minister for Justice for an update on the citizenship application by a person (details supplied). [1112/24]

New lobbying 16 returns

Lime Technologies Transport
- E-bike expansion in Ireland
Community Law & Mediation Justice and Equality
- Annual Report and priorities for 2024
daa plc · 2 returns Transport
- Email to Oireachtas members to provide details of Infrastructure Application and link to virtual information room
- Letter to all Oireachtas Members to provide a briefing on Noise Management and Mitigation at Dublin Airport
ALDI Ireland Economic Development and Industry
- Shared copy of ALDI report with invitation to discuss if desired
Northside Partnership Community
- Briefing meeting with Dublin Bay North TD's about community issues
Mental Health Reform Budgetary matters
- AV Room Briefing on MHR's Pre-Budget Submission 2024
Ability West Employment
- Email send to public representations in relation to the Section 39 pay parity issue and impending strike that was threatened in October 2023
The Asthma Society of Ireland Health
- Invitation to attend the Asthma Society's 50th anniversary event at the Alex Hotel
Irish Wildbird Conservancy Environment
- Marine Protected Area Legislation
Irish Medical Organisation Health
- IMO Pre-Budget Submission 2024
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA · 2 returns Agriculture · Finance
- Budget 2024
- Budget 2024 Briefing
Rehab Group · 2 returns Budgetary matters · Education and Training
- Rehab organised a campaign around the priorities outlined in our pre-budget submission
- Engagement with Minister Simon Harris and members of Oireachtas to seek a sustainable funding model for the National Learning Network
Independent Broadcasters of Ireland Communications
- Briefing to all Oireachtas members on the current state of news & current affairs on Independent Radio

Naoise Ó Muirí — Fine Gael 0 votes · 0 questions · 1 new lobbying return

New lobbying 1 return

ALDI Ireland Economic Development and Industry
- Shared copy of ALDI report with invitation to discuss if desired

Tom Brabazon — Fianna Fáil 0 votes · 0 questions · 1 new lobbying return

New lobbying 1 return

ALDI Ireland Economic Development and Industry
- Shared copy of ALDI report with invitation to discuss if desired