Dublin North-West — week of Mon, 15 Jan

What your Dublin North-West TDs did this week

Mon, 15 Jan – 21 Jan 2024 · 3 TDs · 2 bills voted on · 24 questions · 69 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 Paul McAuliffe

Voted against 2 Dessie Ellis · Róisín Shortall

Did not vote 1 Rory Hearne

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 Dessie Ellis · Róisín Shortall

Voted against 1 Paul McAuliffe

Did not vote 1 Rory Hearne

Dessie Ellis — Sinn Féin 2 votes · 1 question · 18 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 1 total

Social 1 question
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Dessie Ellis asked the Minister for Social Protection if she is aware that apart from some long service incremental increases for long-serving staff in 2017, staff in the Citizens Information Service have not received a wage increase since 2008 (details supplied); her plans to implement this recommended wage increase; the date for the implementation of same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [56847/23]

New lobbying 18 returns

Lime Technologies Transport
- E-bike expansion in Ireland
SAFE Ireland National Social Change Agency CLG T/A SAFE Ireland Justice and Equality
- Issued Safe Ireland Christmas Card to all members of the Oireachtas
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
- Meeting of the All-Party Oireachtas Group on Penal Reform on 18 Oct 2023 in the AV Room Leinster House.
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
Disability Federation of Ireland Budgetary matters
- Budget 2024
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
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

Paul McAuliffe — Fianna Fáil 2 votes · 10 questions · 50 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 10 total

Education 3 questions
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Education the status of an application by a person (details supplied) for school transport which was made in July 2023. [1474/24]
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Education further to Parliamentary Question No. 321 of 27 June 2023, to provide an update on her Department’s engagement with Dublin City Council and Glenveigh in relation to a new school and land swap for a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1657/24]
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Education the full cost of issuing physical payslips to teachers and other staff by her Department in 2023; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1658/24]
Health 2 questions
- 2024-01-18 Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Health for an update on the delivery of the expansion of free contraception for women aged 17 to 31 years. [2092/24]
- 2024-01-18 Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Health for an update on the delivery of publicly funded IVF treatment. [2093/24]
Environment 1 question
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the number of reports carried out on the former Dunsink Dump, Dublin 11, in relation to toxins and odours coming from the site in the past five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1037/24]
Defence 1 question
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence his plans to amend the Defence Forces recruitment process to allow persons with asthma to join; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56640/23]
Enterprise 1 question
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment in relation to work permits for the home care sector, the number of work permit applications received since the scheme opened in January 2023; the number of work permits issued; the number of applications returned at initial applications pre-check stage; the number of other applications rejected and the number of applications currently in processing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1833/24]
Housing 1 question
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if his Department has plans to issue guidance to local authorities on the issue of removing civic honours previously bestowed under section 74 of the Local Government Act 2001, or if his Department has plans to legislate to expressly grant the right to remove a civic honour; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56468/23]
Further and Higher Education 1 question
- 2024-01-18 Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science for a report on the number of apprenticeships that commenced in 2023 as compared to 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2097/24]

New lobbying 50 returns

Arthur Edward Guinness Community
- Return to public purposefulness for The Iveagh Markets (heritage real estate) which have become neglected
One Family Budgetary matters
- Budget 2024
Lime Technologies Transport
- E-bike expansion in Ireland
Bolt Itx Transport
- Road Traffic & Roads Act 2023- the future of escooter schemes
Property Owners Association of Ireland Limited (IPOA) Budgetary matters
- Budgetary measures required to prevent the exodus of residential landlords.
Rockwood Consulting ULC Housing
- Sought meeting to discuss the Seller's Legal Pack for Property Buyers Bill
Home and Community Care Ireland Health
- Meetings and briefings on general issues affecting home care sector
Free Legal Advice Centres (FLAC) Children and Youth Affairs
- 12 December 2023 Email issued to the members of the Oireachtas Committee on Gender Equality about the proposed referendums on ‘family’ and ‘care’, with FLAC’s preliminary analysis of the Referendum Bills attached.
RGDATA Employment
- Employment costs and the threat to local enterprises
ALONE Housing
- Housing Adaptation Grants
CHILDREN'S RIGHTS ALLIANCE - REPUBLIC OF IRELAND LIMITED Budgetary matters
- Secure investment in measures that tackle child poverty in Budget 2024
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
BioMarin International Limited Health
- Rare disease policy in Ireland and the EU
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
Fórsa trade union · 2 returns Taxation · Local Government
- Contact with certain TDs regarding the re-introduction of tax relief on union subscriptions in budget 2024.
- Email sent to all TDs seeking support for Forsa's campaign to change legislation around waste management in Ireland. Specifically to facilitate insourcing or re-municipalisation of waste services.
Uber Transport
- Meeting and correspondence on the current taxi supply challenge in urban and rural Ireland and potential solutions.
SSE plc Energy and Natural Resources
- Planning & Development (Amendment) Bill 2023
Mental Health Reform Budgetary matters
- Budget 2024
The Asthma Society of Ireland · 2 returns Budgetary matters · Health
- Pre-Budget Submission from the Asthma Society of Ireland
- Invitation to attend the Asthma Society's 50th anniversary event at the Alex Hotel
Society of St. Vincent de Paul · 2 returns Budgetary matters · Social Protection
- Engagement with elected officials on SVP pre-budget submission
- Meeting with Deputy Paul McAuliffe to discuss SVP social protection policies
Glenveagh Properties Plc Housing
- Housing for All and National Planning Framework
Disability Federation of Ireland Budgetary matters
- Budget 2024
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 Employment
- Email send to public representations in relation to the Section 39 pay parity issue and impending strike that was threatened in October 2023
Family Carers Ireland Budgetary matters
- Pre Budget Submission
Irish Wildbird Conservancy Environment
- Marine Protected Area Legislation
National Federation of Voluntary Service Providers Supporting People with Intellectual Disability Budgetary matters
- Calling for funding in Budget 2024 to ensure the sustainability of vital services for people with Intellectual Disabilities and Autism under the overarching themes of Equal Rights, Equal Opportunities and Equitable Resourcing
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA · 5 returns Agriculture · Finance · Taxation
- Budget 2024
- Budget 2024 Briefing
- Farmers' Charter of Rights
- IFA Protests at Government "Think-Ins" re: Nitrates Derogation
- Health and Safety - Sugar Sweetened Drinks Tax (SSDT)
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
Wind Energy Ireland Development and Zoning
- Planning and Development Bill 2023
Simon Communities of Ireland Housing
- Discussion on support and progress on the Right to Housing
Trócaire Foreign Affairs
- Climate Justice
Paul Allen & Associates Public Relations Taxation
- Highlight the opportunity for the Irish exchequer to raise funds by taxing vaping products.
Dublin Chamber of Commerce Local Government
- Addressed the Oireachtas on key asks for a Directly Elected Mayor

Rory Hearne — Social Democrats 0 votes · 0 questions · 0 new lobbying returns

Quiet week — no questions filed or new lobbying returns.