Dublin Fingal West — week of Mon, 15 Jan

What your Dublin Fingal West TDs did this week

Mon, 15 Jan – 21 Jan 2024 · 3 TDs · 2 bills voted on · 12 questions · 57 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 against 1 Louise O'Reilly

Did not vote 2 Grace Boland · Robert O'Donoghue

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 1 Louise O'Reilly

Did not vote 2 Grace Boland · Robert O'Donoghue

Grace Boland — Fine Gael 0 votes · 0 questions · 0 new lobbying returns

Quiet week — no questions filed or new lobbying returns.

Louise O'Reilly — Sinn Féin 2 votes · 12 questions · 54 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 12 total

Enterprise 6 questions
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the amount in unpaid wages that has been returned to workers following workplace investigations by the Workplace Relations Commission, by sector and value of wages, in 2023, in tabular form. [1787/24]
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the number of inspections carried out by the Workplace Relations Commission in 2023, by NACE sector; the number of breaches detected; the types of breaches detected; and the counties in which the breaches were detected, in tabular form. [1788/24]
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the number of cases settled in favour of workers in 2023; and the total amount of compensation awarded by the WRC to these workers. [1789/24]
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if his Department has investigated whether dual-use items being traded with Israel are currently being used against civilians and civilian infrastructure in the Israel-Hamas war; and what actions his Department will be taking under the Control of Exports Act 2023 to end this trade if these items are being used to target civilians and civilian infrastructure. [1793/24]
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment what powers his Department has to enact trade sanctions against Israel as a mechanism to stop the deliberate targeting of civilians and civilian infrastructure in the Israel-Hamas war; what powers rest at EU level; if he will give a breakdown of the powers that he has and the powers the EU has; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1794/24]
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the status of the provision of State supports for businesses damaged and affected due to the riots in Dublin on 23 November 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1950/24]
Transport 2 questions
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Transport if he is aware that the Department of Education is currently piloting the use of well-being practitioners for primary schools in the Dublin area; if any consideration had been given to including this group in the category for fast track driving tests to facilitate this work; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56392/23]
- 2024-01-18 Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Transport if student paramedics on a national HSE panel will be added to the list of workers prioritised for emergency driver test appointments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2102/24]
Environment 1 question
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications when a property (details supplied) can expect to be provided with high-speed broadband. [1121/24]
Finance 1 question
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Finance if the Government still supports the Budget 2024 announcement to introduce a tax on e-cigarettes in Budget 2025; if the plans to introduce the measure in Budget 2025 will still go ahead; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1786/24]
Education 1 question
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Education what supports are in place for neurodivergent students who will sit their Leaving Certificate oral examinations over the Easter holiday period; if she is aware that neurodivergent students special needs assistants will be on unpaid leave during this period (details supplied); and if she will ensure that SNAs who provide essential support to neurodivergent students sitting their leaving certificate oral examinations will be renumerated. [1471/24]
Social 1 question
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Social Protection the options available to a person (details supplied) in a situation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [56480/23]

New lobbying 54 returns

Irish Heart Foundation · 5 returns Health · Children and Youth Affairs · Taxation
- Healthcare costs
- Child Poverty
- VAT on AEDs
- Sugar Sweetened Drinks Tax
- National Stroke Strategy 2022-2027
Rape Crisis Network Ireland · 2 returns Justice and Equality
- DSGBV Agency Bill
- DSGBV Agency Bill
Liquid Gas Ireland Environment
- Communication to policy makers regarding concerns about the Energy Performance of Building Directive (EPBD)
Irish Exporters Association Trade
- Meeting with Louise O'Reilly TD
DCC plc Energy and Natural Resources
- Communication to policy makers regarding concerns about the Energy Performance of Building Directive (EPBD)
The Wheel Community
- General policy needs for the CV sector were discussed with each by Ivan Cooper, John Gallagher, and Emily Bourke.
Walkinstown Association for People with an Intellectual Disability Ltd Children and Youth Affairs
- Survival of Disability Services
Irish Wheelchair Association (IWA) Health
- Contact was made with all TD's to garner support in relation to pay parity for section 39 workers and the pending strike action
Shannon Chamber · 2 returns Transport · Economic Development and Industry
- Meeting with Sinn Fein visitors to Shannon for briefing on issues impacting Shannon's economic development.
- Meeting with Sinn Fein visitors to Shannon for briefing on issues impacting Shannon's economic development.
daa plc · 4 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
- Invitation for Oireachtas members to attend briefing on 2023 Dublin Airport’s Economic Impact Study
- To engage in discussion and respond to issues raised by DPO's in relation to Dublin Airport and to provide an update on Dublin Airport
ALDI Ireland Economic Development and Industry
- Shared copy of ALDI report with invitation to discuss if desired
Microsoft Ireland Operations Ltd Economic Development and Industry
- High-level introductory discussion on Ireland's potential to be a global digital leader
Hanover Media Strategy Limited Economic Development and Industry
- Meeting requests on foot of 21st Century Infrastructure: Accelerating Delivery of the National Digital Strategy
Ibec · 5 returns Economic Development and Industry · Employment · Transport
- Discussion on Budget reaction
- Impact of legislative burden on competitiveness
- Ibec Manufacturing report and recommendations 2023
- Cost competitiveness challenges facing business
- Future growth and sustainable development of Dublin Airport
Gaeloideachas Education and Training
- An gá le hathruithe agus polasaithe nua a thacódh le naíonraí, scoileanna lán-Ghaeilge, agus scoileanna Gaeltachta
JTI Ireland Limited Taxation
- JTI Ireland's Pre Budget 2024 Submission
Treoir (Federation of Services for Unmarried Parents and their Children) Social Protection
- Briefing to members of the Oireachtas to raise awareness of Kinship Carers and their needs
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
Intel Ireland Limited Economic Development and Industry
- Meeting with Sinn Fein
National Federation of Voluntary Service Providers Supporting People with Intellectual Disability · 2 returns Health
- Calling for Pay Parity for staff employed by Section 39 organisations
- Calling for Pay Parity for staff employed by Section 39 organisations
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA · 2 returns Agriculture · Finance
- Budget 2024
- Budget 2024 Briefing
Rehab Group Budgetary matters
- Rehab organised a campaign around the priorities outlined in our pre-budget submission
Vulcan Consulting Limited · 2 returns Health
- Rare Disease Policy
- Strategic Operations in Ireland & Medicines Policy
Apple Distribution International Ltd. Economic Development and Industry
- Introductory meeting to discuss Apple's operations and approach to digital policy and privacy
Independent Broadcasters of Ireland Communications
- Briefing to all Oireachtas members on the current state of news & current affairs on Independent Radio
Wind Energy Ireland Energy and Natural Resources
- Briefing for Oireachtas members on wind energy in Ireland.
Creative Retail Distribution Limited Health
- Outreach to public representatives relating to e-cigarettes and vaping.
Sabrina Joyce-Kemper Environment
- Advised DPOs of issue regarding suspected aircraft fuel dumping in a residential zone.
Restaurants Association of Ireland Economic Development and Industry
- Meeting with Sinn Féin around RAI's five-point plan
John Gallagher Community
- Promotion of Policies of The Wheel for charity, social enterprise and community and voluntary sector
Trócaire Foreign Affairs
- Climate Justice
Vincent Jennings/Convenience Stores and Newsagents Association (CSNA) Budgetary matters
- Budget 2024 did not contain any retailer-specific reliefs, CSNA needed to make various Ministers aware of how those in our SME retail businesses are affected by Government policy directions.
Dublin Chamber of Commerce · 5 returns Local Government · Justice and Equality · Budgetary matters · Employment
- Addressed the Oireachtas on key asks for a Directly Elected Mayor
- Dail reception in Leinster House and meeting with Louise O Reilly
- Pre-Budget submission communications
- Discussed Q3 Survey with Louise O' Reilly and its implications on remoting working and enterprise
- Discussed Q3 Survey with Louise O' Reilly and the need for a directly elected Mayor for Dublin

Robert O'Donoghue — Labour Party 0 votes · 0 questions · 3 new lobbying returns

New lobbying 3 returns

ALDI Ireland Economic Development and Industry
- Shared copy of ALDI report with invitation to discuss if desired
daa plc · 2 returns Transport
- Email to all Fingal Councillors members to provide details of Infrastructure Application and link to virtual information room
- Briefing to all Fingal County Councillors