Dublin Mid-West — week of Mon, 15 Jan

What your Dublin Mid-West TDs did this week

Mon, 15 Jan – 21 Jan 2024 · 5 TDs · 2 bills voted on · 81 questions · 286 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 1 Emer Higgins

Voted against 3 Eoin Ó Broin · Gino Kenny · Mark Ward

Did not vote 2 Paul Nicholas Gogarty · Shane Moynihan

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 Eoin Ó Broin · Mark Ward

Voted against 1 Emer Higgins

Did not vote 2 Paul Nicholas Gogarty · Shane Moynihan

Emer Higgins — Fine Gael 2 votes · 18 questions · 48 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 18 total

Health 5 questions
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Emer Higgins asked the Minister for Health if he is satisfied that an existing premises (details supplied) which is planned to be adapted for use as a primary care centre is sufficient in size to provide adequate range and level of services for the large population area it is meant to serve. [56820/23]
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Emer Higgins asked the Minister for Health to provide details on a proposed health centre (details supplied). [56822/23]
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Emer Higgins asked the Minister for Health to outline the efforts being made by the HSE to reduce and reuse food waste, generated by leftover meals prepared for patients, in both public and voluntary care settings. [57199/23]
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Emer Higgins asked the Minister for Health to provide information on the current state of genetic services in Ireland, including the waiting times for genetic testing and the resources available to people living with a rare disease; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1741/24]
- 2024-01-18 Deputy Emer Higgins asked the Minister for Health the actions that are being taken to ensure public awareness and accessibility of vitamin D supplements in accordance with new recommendations issued by the Department of Health, regarding the extended use of vitamin D supplements by children and adults throughout the winter season up to St. Patrick’s Day; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2264/24]
Finance 3 questions
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Emer Higgins asked the Minister for Finance if he will provide clarification where in the Revenue Commissioners guidance it is stated that uploading health receipts is a prerequisite for availing of a tax reclaim for gluten free foods; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56774/23]
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Emer Higgins asked the Minister for Finance if he will provide clarification on whether a receipt must specifically state ‘gluten-free’ to claim for gluten-free foods; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56775/23]
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Emer Higgins asked the Minister for Finance to provide details of the amount of money claimed by the agricultural sector in VAT 58 reclaims annually for the past ten years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1051/24]
Education 3 questions
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Emer Higgins asked the Minister for Education further Parliamentary Question No. 100 of 30 November 2023, for an outline of and update on the smaller student accommodation projects which are at various stages of planning and delivery throughout Dublin mid-west. [56825/23]
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Emer Higgins asked the Minister for Education to outline capital investments in Clondalkin and Lucan during 2023, by school. [57201/23]
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Emer Higgins asked the Minister for Education the number of primary and post-primary schools, by name and locality in an area (details supplied), that have been approved for delivery and construction; the stage of the planning process each is currently at, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [57202/23]
Social 2 questions
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Emer Higgins asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will consider launching an awareness campaign for the household benefit package targeted towards persons over 70 years of age; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [56760/23]
- 2024-01-18 Deputy Emer Higgins asked the Minister for Social Protection the number of women who have been affected by the change from the old 'W' PPS to a new PPS format; and the steps her Department has taken to ensure these women, particularly older adults, are notified and assisted during this transition; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2156/24]
Environment 1 question
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Emer Higgins asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications for a breakdown of the property upgrades completed through the warmer homes scheme over the course of 2023, by local authority area. [56824/23]
Housing 1 question
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Emer Higgins asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of new homes delivered in 2023; and the breakdown in terms of cost rental, social, affordable, build to rent apartments and private homes. [56605/23]
Justice 1 question
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Emer Higgins asked the Minister for Justice if the income requirement of €40,000 for family reunification will be reviewed to allow individuals in full-time employment within the State to reunite with their immediate family; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1362/24]
Children 1 question
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Emer Higgins asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if there are plans to increase the pension contributions or pay increases per child for foster carers who are unable to take up other employment due to their role as a foster carer; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56761/23]
Rural 1 question
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Emer Higgins asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development when the 2023 community centre investment fund grants will be announced. [57203/23]

New lobbying 48 returns

mytaxi network Ireland (trading as FREE NOW) Transport
- Engagement on dispatch operator policy and measures to improve services
Rape Crisis Network Ireland · 2 returns Justice and Equality
- DSGBV Agency Bill
- DSGBV Agency Bill
SAFE Ireland National Social Change Agency CLG T/A SAFE Ireland Justice and Equality
- Family Courts Bill 2022
South Dublin Chamber Budgetary matters
- Budget priorities for South Dublin Chamber
SIRO Designated Activity Company Taxation
- Request that Dept. of Finance maintain the existing Benefit in Kind taxation regime on Electric Vehicles to ensure that it remained commercially viable for Irish businesses, such as SIRO, to continue decarbonisation and electrification of their commercial fleet.
National Women's Council of Ireland Finance
- Budget 2024
Rockwood Consulting ULC · 2 returns Housing
- To discuss the General Scheme of Right to Purchase Bill
- Sought meeting to discuss the Seller's Legal Pack for Property Buyers Bill
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
Walkinstown Association for People with an Intellectual Disability Ltd Children and Youth Affairs
- Survival of Disability Services
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
Hanover Media Strategy Limited · 2 returns Transport
- Meetings and correspondence on the current taxi supply challenge in urban and rural Ireland and potential solutions.
- Correspondence regarding the Taxi Supply Shortage
Threshold Housing
- Emailed the DPOs regarding Threshold's Deposit Protection Scheme campaign.
SSE plc Energy and Natural Resources
- Planning & Development (Amendment) Bill 2023
Multiple Sclerosis Ireland · 3 returns Health
- Christmas Cards sent to several Oireachtas members
- Pre-Budget submission sent to Oireachtas members
- Invitation to launch of National MS Respite Centre Business Case sent to Oireachtas members
Irish Cancer Society Health
- Breast cancer awareness
Mental Health Reform · 2 returns Budgetary matters · Health
- AV Room Briefing on MHR's Pre-Budget Submission 2024
- Launch of Digital Inclusion and Access to Mental Health Services Report
Glenveagh Properties Plc Housing
- Housing for All and National Planning Framework
Institute of Professional Auctioneers and Valuers · 2 returns Housing
- 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.
Ability West · 2 returns Employment
- Email send to public representations in relation to the Section 39 pay parity issue and impending strike that was threatened in October 2023
- To raise awareness with public representatives around the issues pertaining to lack of pay parity between Section 38 and Section 39 Organisations
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
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
FleishmanHillard, Ireland Economic Development and Industry
- Data centres
Insurance Ireland Banking and Financial Institutions
- On behalf of members to inform discussion of insurance issues surrounding thatch insurance within government, including giving evidence at a Joint Oireachtas Committee hearing
Independent Broadcasters of Ireland Communications
- Briefing to all Oireachtas members on the current state of news & current affairs on Independent Radio
Irish Hospital Consultants Association Health
- Dying with Dignity Bill 2020
LGBT Support and Advocacy Network Ireland CLG Health
- Legislative and programme protection for trans and non-binary people
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 Rape Crisis Centre Justice and Equality
- Suggested amendment to the DSGBV Agency Bill
Dublin Chamber of Commerce · 4 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
- Deputy Emer Higgins attended Dublin Chamber labour taskforce meeting

Eoin Ó Broin — Sinn Féin 2 votes · 32 questions · 54 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 32 total

Housing 10 questions
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage a list of affordable housing fund approvals by his Department broken down by local authority and detailing the number of units in each scheme, the location of each scheme, the amount of AHF per unit in each scheme and confirmation of those schemes completed where the AHF has been drawn down, in tabular form. [2231/24]
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the total number of applications for the social housing tenant-in-situ scheme to date in 2023; the number of applications rejected; the number being processed; the number sale agreed; and the number where sales have concluded, in tabular form. [56291/23]
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to set out the details of the Cabinet agreement of 20 December 2023 on the recapitalisation of the Land Development Agency, including the total proposed increase in their capitalisation and a breakdown of the sources of funding for the additional capitalisation agreed, including ISIF, share sales (details supplied), Exchequer funding and private borrowing. [57222/23]
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage what types of evaluations were carried out before authorising the purchase of Dowth Hall. [1312/24]
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage what steps are proposed or already being taken to end farming practices and other exploitation at Dowth Hall, in line with the International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) designation for national parks which obliges NPWS to take steps "to prevent or eliminate as soon as possible exploitation or occupation in the whole area and to enforce effectively the respect of ecological, geomorphological or aesthetic features which have led to its establishment". [1313/24]
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to provide a list of all affordable housing schemes that have drawn down their affordable housing fund, by the name of the scheme, the local authority responsible for the scheme and the amount of AHF per unit in each scheme, in tabular form. [1781/24]
- 2024-01-18 Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of vacant and derelict home refurbishment grants drawn in 2023 and the average value of the grants drawn down. [2227/24]
- 2024-01-18 Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of local authority mortgages that were drawn down in 2023 and the average value of the mortgages drawn down. [2228/24]
- 2024-01-18 Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the total number of first home scheme shared equity loans drawn down in 2023 and the average amount of the draw down. [2229/24]
- 2024-01-18 Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the total expenditure in 2023 on social and affordable housing funded through SHIP, CALF, CAS, AHF, CREL, AHB borrowing and LDA expenditure. [2230/24]
Finance 6 questions
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Finance the total expenditure on the help to buy scheme in each year since the scheme was launched, including expenditure to date in 2023; and the budget allocation for the scheme in 2024. [56290/23]
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Finance the amount of electricity tax collected from business and non-businesses categories, respectively. [56363/23]
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Finance if VAT applies to social and affordable housing funded by his Department and delivered by councils and approved housing bodies; and if, in those cases where VAT does apply, he will outline whether such charges could be waived to allow the delivery of social and affordable homes at lower cost. [57224/23]
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Finance his views on whether it is appropriate for service providers (details supplied) to charge customers a surcharge for making payments by credit or debit card. [1233/24]
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Finance the number of electric vehicles licenced, by county, for 2023, in tabular form. [1613/24]
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Finance the number of vehicles licenced, by county for 2023, in tabular form. [1614/24]
Education 3 questions
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Education to provide an update on the provision of the new build school for a school (details supplied). [1014/24]
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Education if an exemption will be provided to a person (details supplied) who is unable to secure a special school placement suited to their needs; if correspondence on the person’s behalf will be considered and a comprehensive response provided; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1508/24]
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Education the status of a project for a school (details supplied); if she can confirm receipt of a second tender report in October 2023; if the report has been reviewed; the timeline for the project; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1592/24]
Justice 3 questions
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Justice the number of applications for refugee status and international protection refused each year from 2015 to 2023, in tabular form; and the number of these refusals overturned on appeal; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [56584/23]
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Justice the current processing times for applications for the extension of student conditions applications. [56836/23]
- 2024-01-18 Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Justice to provide a further timeframe regarding the processing of a naturalisation application for a person (details supplied). [2111/24]
Children 2 questions
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth further to Parliamentary Question No. 466 of 14 November 2023, the number of State owned and operated accommodation facilities; the locations of the accommodation; and the number of applicants in each location. [56520/23]
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the total amount of funding provided to the Place Finder Service in IPAS for people with status; who receives the funding; the locations the service operates from; and how many staff were employed in the service in each location in 2021, 2022 and 2023. [56523/23]
Environment 2 questions
- 2024-01-18 Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he will provide details of the contracts that have been awarded by the SEAI to a company (details supplied) in each of the years 2018 to 2024, in tabular form and for each contract to detail the service provided and the total value of the contract. [2226/24]
- 2024-01-18 Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications to provide, in tabular form, a breakdown of the number of 100% community-owned renewable energy projects and number of 51% community-owned renewable energy projects from RESS 1 that have received the enabling grant. [2252/24]
Taoiseach 1 question
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Taoiseach whether the Central Statistics Office will consider ceasing the use of 'world population' as an environmental indicator, as used in its graphic posted to the CSO's social media channels (details supplied) in light of the evidence of very highly unequal resource distribution including from reports by an organisation (details supplied) which show the richest 1% of the world's population has the same emissions as the poorest 50%. [56963/23]
Transport 1 question
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Transport if he is aware that drivers who are limited to a three year driving licence due to medical reasons, when renewing their licence pay almost double that of a driver without medical issues in a ten year period where a three year licence is currently €35 and a ten year licence is €55; the reason this is the case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1475/24]
Social 1 question
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Social Protection further to Parliamentary Question No.148 of 13 December 2023, if there is an appeal process through which a school (details supplied) can seek to be included in the hot school meals programme; and, if so, if the process will be outlined. [56810/23]
Agriculture 1 question
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine whether Teagasc was consulted about operating a research farm at Dowth. [1311/24]
Health 1 question
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health the total number of fair deal recipients who have availed of the new scheme allowing them to rent out their home. [56289/23]
Rural 1 question
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development whether there will be a second round of community recognition funding; if so, when the round will open; and the amount that will be provided. [56328/23]

New lobbying 54 returns

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'
South Dublin Chamber Budgetary matters
- Budget priorities for South Dublin Chamber
Rockwood Consulting ULC Housing
- Sought meeting to discuss the Seller's Legal Pack for Property Buyers Bill
Fair Seas Ireland · 2 returns Environment
- Meeting with individual TDs regarding MPA legislation
- Fair Seas attended the Sinn Fein Ard Fheis as well as the Green Party annual convention to highlight importance of MPA legislation
ALONE Housing
- Housing Adaptation Grants
Irish Wildlife Trust CLG. Marine
- Irish Marine Protected Area legislation, EU Nature Restoration Law, EU Biodiversity strategy
CHILDREN'S RIGHTS ALLIANCE - REPUBLIC OF IRELAND LIMITED · 2 returns Budgetary matters · Housing
- Secure investment in measures that tackle child poverty in Budget 2024
- homelessness and housing
The Wheel Community
- General policy needs for the CV sector were discussed with each by Ivan Cooper, John Gallagher, and Emily Bourke.
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
Walkinstown Association for People with an Intellectual Disability Ltd Children and Youth Affairs
- Survival of Disability Services
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 · 2 returns Economic Development and Industry
- Shared copy of ALDI report with invitation to discuss if desired
- Shared copy of ALDI report with invitation to discuss if desired
Respond Housing
- The viability of CALF and CREL models specifically to deliver large scale developments given the urgent need to deliver social and affordable homes for families and individuals who need them and the importance of developing sustainable communities with the supports for diversity and inclusion, as required.
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.
Ibec Housing
- Overview of Ibec's housing campaign & views on Planning Bill
Threshold · 4 returns Housing
- Annual Report 2022 Launch Event
- 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.
SSE plc Energy and Natural Resources
- Planning & Development (Amendment) Bill 2023
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
Environmental Pillar Environment
- Citizens Assembly on Biodiversity Loss recommentations, post-Brexit cross border cooperation on the environment
Cairn Homes plc Housing
- General conversations with various DPOs (listed below) on the Irish residential construction industry and the broader housing market.
The Irish Traveller Movement Justice and Equality
- Hate Crime and Hate Speech Against Travellers Criminal Justice (Incitement to Violence or Hatred and Hate Offences) Bill 2022,
Community Law & Mediation Environment
- Update the TDs on CLM’s position in respect of the Planning and Development Bill 2023.
Q4PR Housing
- Briefing on IRES and discussion on housing sector
Construction Industry Federation (CIF) Economic Development and Industry
- Meeting request from with Eoin O'Broin's office to meet with him to discuss construction sector challenges and opportunities
Mental Health Reform Budgetary matters
- Children's Rights Alliance Event - Children's Budget 2024 - Buswells Drop-in Day
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
Society of Chartered Surveyors Ireland Housing
- SCSI publication on its Real Cost of New Housing Report 2023. Meeting to discuss its findings and policy recommendations to improve residential affordability and viability.
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
Rare Diseases Ireland Health
- Request to follow up with Minister for Health on recruitment of Genomic Resource Associates
OAKLEE HOUSING Housing
- General meeting to discuss issues faced currently by AHBs
Vulcan Consulting Limited Housing
- Housing for All and National Planning Framework
FleishmanHillard, Ireland Economic Development and Industry
- Data centres
Independent Broadcasters of Ireland Communications
- Briefing to all Oireachtas members on the current state of news & current affairs on Independent Radio
AONTAS Education and Training
- An email to Eoin Ó'Broin about the importance of adult and community education in driving social equality and the need for additional financial support.
Sabrina Joyce-Kemper · 2 returns Environment · Public Expenditure and Reform
- Advised DPOs of issue regarding suspected aircraft fuel dumping in a residential zone.
- Raising the issue of confirming whether Uisce Eireann is funding its Capital Investment Plan via private investment.
Simon Communities of Ireland Housing
- Discussion on support and progress on the Right to Housing

Mark Ward — Sinn Féin 2 votes · 25 questions · 41 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 25 total

Health 18 questions
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health his views on the new Commission on Social Connection to address loneliness as a pressing health threat; if resources will be allocated to the development of the committed-to action plan to combat loneliness; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56754/23]
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health if the Hello Again World campaign will be expanded to ensure information about resources reaches older people without internet access; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56755/23]
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health the funding allocated to Traveller primary health care projects in each of the years 2019 to date; for breakdown of funding given to peer-led Traveller-specific mental health supports for the same time period; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1400/24]
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health the funding allocated to examine the distinct needs of young members of the Traveller community who are vulnerable to suicide; if any initiatives to train peer support outreach workers within the community have been developed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1401/24]
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health for an update on the reinstatement of the Traveller Health Advisory Committee; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1402/24]
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health if a Department lead on Traveller health and mental health will be appointed to monitor and progress actions across Departments and initiatives; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1403/24]
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health the funding for Traveller health in each of the years from 2019 to date; the funding allocated to Traveller mental health for the same period; if there is an increase in this funding in Budget 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1404/24]
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health for an update on Traveller counselling services; if they operate on a national basis; the funding that is allocated to the service on a yearly basis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1405/24]
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health for an update on the establishment of a mental health advocacy service for Traveller mental health; the estimated cost of this service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1406/24]
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health for an update on Traveller specific mental health awareness campaigns; the level of engagement his Department has had with local Traveller groups for these campaigns; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1407/24]
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health the steps his Department has taken to encourage Traveller employment within primary and specialist community services; what training is available for Travellers to upskill within these services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1408/24]
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health if cultural therapies on mental health have been developed for the Traveller community; if the Department of Health and the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media have considered developing equine therapies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1409/24]
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health what cross departmental work has been carried out to address the root causes of the mental health crisis in the Traveller community; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1410/24]
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health to give an update on the implementation of culturally sensitive mental health services, as recommended in A Vision for Change; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1411/24]
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health for an update on counselling and psychotherapy registration through CORU; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1489/24]
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health for an update on psychology registration through CORU; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1490/24]
- 2024-01-18 Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health for an update on National Clinical Programme funding for eating disorders for 2024; the level of new funding for eating disorders; when the National Clinical Programme will be operating at full capacity; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1334/24]
- 2024-01-18 Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health for an update on the National Clinical Programme funding for self-harm and suicide related Ideation; the level of new funding for self-harm and suicide related ideation; and when the National Clinical Programme will be operating at full capacity. [1335/24]
Transport 3 questions
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Transport the number of times Dublin Bus routes were curtailed; the reasons for same, by individual bus routes and by month for 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1177/24]
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Transport the number of times the 13 Dublin Bus route was curtailed; the reasons for same, by month for 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1178/24]
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Transport the number of times the G2 Dublin Bus route was curtailed; the reasons for same, by month for 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1179/24]
Children 2 questions
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the number of young people who have had reassessments for autism spectrum disorder in children's disability network teams, by year since 2020; the reason for reassessment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56803/23]
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the status of the case of a child (details supplied); and when their therapy will recommence. [57168/23]
Education 1 question
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Education for an update on the review of the second tender report for a school (details supplied); when the school can expect to be contacted on this issue; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1535/24]
Justice 1 question
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Justice the position regarding the implementation of the short-term recommendations of the high level task force to consider the mental health and addiction challenges of those who come into contact with the criminal justice sector; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1674/24]

New lobbying 41 returns

Irish Heart Foundation Health
- Attendance at Sinn Fein Alternative Health Budget launch
Irish Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - IACP Health
- IACP Pre-Budget Submission 2024
SAFE Ireland National Social Change Agency CLG T/A SAFE Ireland · 2 returns Justice and Equality
- General Scheme of the Criminal Justice (Legal Aid) Bill 2023
- Invitation to make written submission to the Joint Committee on Justice on the General Scheme of the Garda Síochána (Recording Devices) (Amendment) Bill
South Dublin Chamber Budgetary matters
- Budget priorities for South Dublin Chamber
Clondalkin Behavioural Initiative t/a Archways Children and Youth Affairs
- Archways Changing Lives Initiative Programme
Shine Health
- Nicola Byrne (Shine CEO) held a meeting with the DPOs included below to inform them about Shine's services and discuss the overall provision of mental health services in Ireland.
Teiripe Pobail Éireann CLG · 2 returns Budgetary matters · Health
- CEO Sarah Jane Hennelly met with Deputy Mark Ward and Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú at AACPI member service Dundalk Counselling Service regarding AACPI's Pre-Budget submission paper 2024 and funding for our Dundalk member service.
- CEO Sarah Jane Hennelly and Director Elizabeth McGuckin were invited by Deputy Mark Ward and Deputy David Cullinane to join a roundtable discussion regarding their policy "Priorities for Change in Health and Social Care".
National Off-Licence Association Justice and Equality
- Comments on the General Scheme of the Sale of Alcohol Bill 2022
ALONE Health
- Action plan to combat loneliness
National Centre for Youth Mental Health Children and Youth Affairs
- Meetings on Development of Mental Health Strategy for Sinn Fein
Walkinstown Association for People with an Intellectual Disability Ltd Children and Youth Affairs
- Survival of Disability Services
Institute of Professional Auctioneers and Valuers Justice and Equality
- Requested that the Seller's Legal Pack Bill be heard in early course by the Justice Committee.
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
Irish Penal Reform Trust Justice and Equality
- Submission to the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice re the General Scheme of the Irish Prison Service Bill 2023
Mental Health Reform · 6 returns Budgetary matters · Health · Children and Youth Affairs · Social Protection
- Budget 2024
- Roundtable Meeting held by Sinn Féin for consultation on their mental health draft policy document
- Questions for witnesses appearing before Oireachtas Committee to discuss issues in CAMHS
- Green Paper on Disability Payments - submitted questions to ask at Committee Meeting on 25th October 2023
- AV Room Briefing on MHR's Pre-Budget Submission 2024
- Launch of Digital Inclusion and Access to Mental Health Services Report
Multiple Sclerosis Ireland · 3 returns Health
- Christmas Cards sent to several Oireachtas members
- Pre-Budget submission sent to Oireachtas members
- Invitation to launch of National MS Respite Centre Business Case sent to Oireachtas members
NCBI Health
- Mental Health Funding and Refor
College of Psychiatrists of Ireland Health
- Request for meeting with Deputy Ward
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
Rehab Group Budgetary matters
- Rehab organised a campaign around the priorities outlined in our pre-budget submission
FleishmanHillard, Ireland Economic Development and Industry
- Data centres
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.
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.
The Union of Students in Ireland Budgetary matters
- USI's Pre-budget Lobbying during the Relevant Period
Irish Council for Psychotherapy Health
- On 30/11/2023, ICP, on behalf of our members, made its submission to CORU detailing our key concerns & recommendations re: the proposed Standards of Proficiency & Criteria for Education & Training Programmes for Psychotherapists. ICP Submission to CORU http://tinyurl.com/23w34sfe

Paul Nicholas Gogarty — Independent 0 votes · 0 questions · 0 new lobbying returns

Quiet week — no questions filed or new lobbying returns.

Shane Moynihan — Fianna Fáil 0 votes · 0 questions · 2 new lobbying returns

New lobbying 2 returns

ALDI Ireland Economic Development and Industry
- Shared copy of ALDI report with invitation to discuss if desired
Archdiocese of Dublin Sports and Recreation
- Every year the Parish ask South Dublin County Council to trim the hedges around the church grounds, because they trim hedges in the neighbouring estate.