Dublin South-West — week of Mon, 15 Jan

What your Dublin South-West TDs did this week

Mon, 15 Jan – 21 Jan 2024 · 5 TDs · 2 bills voted on · 78 questions · 214 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 3 Colm Brophy · Francis Noel Duffy · John Lahart

Voted against 2 Paul Murphy · Seán Crowe

Did not vote 1 Ciarán Ahern

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 Seán Crowe

Voted against 3 Colm Brophy · Francis Noel Duffy · John Lahart

Did not vote 2 Ciarán Ahern · Paul Murphy

Ciarán Ahern — Labour Party 0 votes · 0 questions · 0 new lobbying returns

Quiet week — no questions filed or new lobbying returns.

Colm Brophy — Fine Gael 2 votes · 0 questions · 32 new lobbying returns

New lobbying 32 returns

Premier Lotteries Ireland Designated Activity Company Public Expenditure and Reform
- Policy and regulatory developments directly impacting on the National Lottery
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
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.
The Irish Hospice Foundation Health
- Information sent to all Dublin South West TDs to inform them about the upcoming bereavement event in Tallaght
National Off-Licence Association Justice and Equality
- Comments on the General Scheme of the Sale of Alcohol Bill 2022
The Wheel EU Affairs
- Attendance at the Oireachtas Joint Committee on EU Affairs to brief them on the topic of unlocking EU funding. The main recommendation was to establish a co-financing scheme for civil society organisation to enable more drawdown of EU funding. Also discussed, was The Wheel project 'Access Europe' and the vital role it plays in assisting groups to engage in EU programmes.
Walkinstown Association for People with an Intellectual Disability Ltd Children and Youth Affairs
- Survival of Disability Services
Migrant Rights Centre Ireland Justice and Equality
- Consideration of MRCI key asks in NRM reform for victims of trafficking.
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 Budgetary matters
- Budget 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
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 · 3 returns Agriculture · Finance · Taxation
- Budget 2024
- Budget 2024 Briefing
- Taxation - Agricultural Relief - Removal of Individual Qualifying Criteria
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
Irish Tax Institute Taxation
- Submission to the Oireachtas Committee on Budgetary Oversight regarding the Institute’s Pre-Budget 2024 Submission.
Vulcan Consulting Limited Justice and Equality
- Gambling Regulation Bill 2022
Janssen Sciences Ireland UC Budgetary matters
- Engagement with Oireachtas members on the need for new development funding for new medicines reimbursements in 2024
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
Capital Entertainment & Leisure Limited Justice and Equality
- Gambling Regulation Bill 2022
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.

John Lahart — Fianna Fáil 2 votes · 13 questions · 56 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 13 total

Health 6 questions
- 2024-01-17 Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Health what additional amount has been allocated to orphan/new drugs for 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56756/23]
- 2024-01-17 Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Health to provide details in relation to what is involved in the six new surgical hubs announced; and where they will be located. [1782/24]
- 2024-01-17 Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Health to provide details in relation to his digital health budget for 2024 which has been increased; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1783/24]
- 2024-01-17 Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Health to provide some details in relation to recovery colleges announced as part of the CAMHS approach to mental health; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1784/24]
- 2024-01-17 Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Health to outline what is involved in the new youth mental health app mentioned in Budget 2024; who it is intended to serve; how younger people can learn about it; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1785/24]
- 2024-01-17 Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 504 of 14 December 2023, the breakdown of the additional 1,125 acute hospital beds opened since 2020, by hospital, in tabular form. [1963/24]
Justice 2 questions
- 2024-01-17 Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Justice how a person can apply for the position of adjudicator on the Refugee Appeals Tribunal. [56513/23]
- 2024-01-17 Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Justice if her Department has commissioned any survey work with regard to obstacles to recruitment into An Garda Síochána; and if so, the insights garnered from such an essential process, given the challenges in terms of Garda recruitment. [1780/24]
Foreign 1 question
- 2024-01-17 Deputy John Lahart asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs the initiatives his Department's embassies are undertaking to gain international recognition of St. Brigid's day with a particular reference to the 1500th anniversary; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1302/24]
Environment 1 question
- 2024-01-17 Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications in light of the Post Office scandal in the UK, if he has considered conducting a review of the situation of postmasters in this country, or of the potential need for an independent adjudication mechanism; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1664/24]
Education 1 question
- 2024-01-17 Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Education the reason school curricula are not audibly accessible to children who struggle with reading; and if plans are in place to facilitate this across the board; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [56950/23]
Housing 1 question
- 2024-01-17 Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage his views on the recent revelation that an estate built-to-sell originally has been bought by a company which is now charging rents of €3,000 per month (details supplied) excluding first-time buyers completely from the market; and what action he will take in this regard, if any, to prevent this from happening. [1663/24]
Children 1 question
- 2024-01-17 Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if he could provide an update for ASD and speech and language assessment for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56952/23]

New lobbying 56 returns

Bloomfield Health Services Health
- Mental Health Services at Bloomfield Health Services
mytaxi network Ireland (trading as FREE NOW) Transport
- Meeting with the Fianna Fáil Dublin Group to discuss challenges faced by the taxi industryand the risk of transport shortages in Dublin
Irish Heart Foundation · 2 returns Health
- Issues relating to Cardiovascular health, stroke and heart attack programmes, services and prevention
- Tobacco endgame for Ireland and the introduction of greater regulations on e-cigarettes.
FTI Consulting Finance
- Mastercard held introductory meetings with Deputies Jim O’Callaghan and John Lahart to discuss Mastercard’s operations in Ireland.
Irish Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - IACP Health
- IACP Pre-Budget Submission 2024
Irish Family Planning Association Health
- National and international policy on sexual and reproductive health and rights
South Dublin Chamber Budgetary matters
- Budget priorities for South Dublin Chamber
National Women's Council of Ireland Health
- Abortion Legislation
Society of the Irish Motor Industry Taxation
- Budget 2024 - the key issues for SIMI in Budget 2024 is taxation and incentive policy in relation to motor vehicles, particularly Electric Vehicle (EV) Supports and EV charging infrastructure and in relation to tax, no increases in VRT, Road Tax or BIK in Budget 2024.
Instinctif Partners Public Affairs Ireland Health
- To discuss the MFI pre-budget submission 2024
The Irish Hospice Foundation Health
- Information sent to all Dublin South West TDs to inform them about the upcoming bereavement event in Tallaght
Vape Business Ireland Health
- Sought a meeting to discuss the vaping sector and the impact of legislation on local retail businesses
Montague Communications Ltd Housing
- 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.
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
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 Health · Transport
- Chronic kidney disease in Ireland: recommendations to improve health outcomes for chronic kidney disease patients and reduce healthcare costs.
- Correspondence regarding the Taxi Supply Shortage
JTI Ireland Limited Trade
- To highlight the need to address the inconsistencies of current tobacco price lists displayed in retail outlets in relation to differing size, font, artwork and the selective nature of the products listed.
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
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
SSE plc Energy and Natural Resources
- Address to British Irish Parliamentary Assembly
Irish Cancer Society · 2 returns Social Protection · Health
- Energy hardship research findings
- Early detection of child, adolescent and young adult cancers
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
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 · 4 returns Agriculture · Finance
- Budget 2024
- Budget 2024 Briefing
- Farmers' Charter of Rights
- IFA Protests at Government "Think-Ins" re: Nitrates Derogation
Irish Council for Civil Liberties Health
- The O'Shea Review of Abortion Care
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
Rare Diseases Ireland Health
- Scheduling, invitation and attendance at Cross Party Group on Rare Diseases on the topic of Draft EU Pharma Legislation
Vulcan Consulting Limited · 2 returns Health
- Rare Disease Policy
- Rare Disease Policy in Ireland
Irish Pharmaceutical Healthcare Association Health
- (1) Budget 2024 - the need for funding of new medicines. (2) Likely no provision for new developments funding to HSE for new medicines in Budget 2024. (3) Absence of funding for new medicines in Budget 2024. (4) Concerns relating to absence of funding for new medicines. (5) Trends in expenditure on medicines and savings so far under IPHA Framework Agreement 2021.
Janssen Sciences Ireland UC · 2 returns Health · Budgetary matters
- Engagement with Oireachtas members on reform of the reimbursement process for newly approved medicines
- Engagement with Oireachtas members on the need for new development funding for new medicines reimbursements in 2024
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
Irish Hospital Consultants Association Health
- Dying with Dignity Bill 2020
JKS Communications Health
- MediQRLink digital clinical health platform
Creative Retail Distribution Limited Health
- Outreach to public representatives relating to e-cigarettes and vaping.
Vincent Jennings/Convenience Stores and Newsagents Association (CSNA) · 2 returns Health · Budgetary matters
- CSNA made detailed submissions regarding aspects of a Public Health Bill as it affected our members, particularly those selling tobacco and nicotine-inhaling products.
- 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 Budgetary matters
- Pre-Budget submission communications
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 Murphy — People Before Profit-Solidarity 1 vote · 60 questions · 41 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 60 total

Further and Higher Education 20 questions
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if recipients of the Irish Research Council Enterprise Partnership Scheme Postgraduate Award will receive the same increase in their stipends as IRC Government of Ireland PG Award recipients. [56665/23]
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science his views on stipend increases for Higher Education Authority funded PhD researchers across all categories of HEA-funded research that is, HEA PhD, HEA extensions, and so on. [56666/23]
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science to provide a full list of PhD scholarships and awards that will see increased stipends in 2024 (details supplied). [56667/23]
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science to explain the delay in responding substantively to Parliamentary Question Nos. 148 and 149 of 27 September 2023; and to confirm when they will be answered. [57245/23]
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the reason for the delay in responding substantively to Parliamentary Question No. 871 of 11 July 2023; and to confirm when it will be answered. [57246/23]
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the number of staff working on a full- and part-time basis, the number of posts in recruitment and number of vacant positions in each of the technological universities (details supplied). [57247/23]
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if, in relation to September 2021 when TU Dublin appointed ten new secretary/financial controller grade II positions, where eight of these were new posts and only two of these positions were across the three legacy institutions pre-merger, he will confirm whether TU Dublin sought approval from his Department for these appointments. [57248/23]
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if TU Dublin will run the commis chef apprenticeship programme on TU Dublin’s Tallaght campus in the coming academic year. [57249/23]
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if he will report on the National Strategy for Higher Education to 2030 proposed consolidation and mergers of institutes of technology to ‘improve resource efficiency, by taking advantage of economies of scale and opportunities for sharing services’ given the circumstances (details supplied); if his Department approved this significant increase in salary costs for non-academic staff; and the reason the economies of scale and efficiencies derived from sharing services envisaged in the national strategy were not achieved in TU Dublin. [57250/23]
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science to confirm what reserves TU Dublin holds; how much of these reserves are unencumbered (details supplied); and the actual reserves TU Dublin holds that can be used to offset the deficit. [57251/23]
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the reason he sanctioned retrospectively the appointment of a Chief Operations Officer and of a Deputy President and Registrar at TU Dublin in October 2022, given that he must have been aware at the time of the €10 million increase in salary costs for non-academic roles in the university, the decline in market share leading to a decrease in funding and given as he confirmed previously the appointments breached the Technological Universities Act 2018. [57252/23]
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if, in light of his admission that the Technological Universities Act 2018 was breached by the appointment of the Chief Operating Officer and of the Deputy President and Registrar in October 2019 at TU Dublin, he will outline what actions his Department took as a response to this breach of the Act. [57253/23]
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if TU Dublin increased student fees for international students and part-time students without Governing Body approval; and if students were reimbursed. [57254/23]
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if the President of TU Dublin sought approval from the governing body for the proposed organisation design and were the consultants’ costings showing an increase in salary costs of approximately €10 million shared with the governing body members in advance of a decision to approve or not approve. [57255/23]
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if, in relation to media reports over the summer period reporting a drop in full-time equivalent students of in excess of 2,400 over the previous year at TU Dublin, and given that the FTE figure is calculated for funding purposes, he will confirm what the actual drop in this FTE figure was for TU Dublin; and what the decrease in funding will be as a result. [57256/23]
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if, in relation to the HEA published student number data by mode of study full-time or part-time, the number of full-time students includes students registered on full-time programmes but who are repeating modules and not completing 60 credits in the year; if the same is true for part-time students; and if the figure for part-time students includes those repeating modules and doing less credits than is required to progress from one year to another. [57257/23]
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if, in relation to the role of President of TU Dublin which was advertised on the basis of it being a seven-year appointment with the option for the governing body, based on a performance review, to extend the appointment for a further three years, he will confirm that the TU Dublin governing body will evaluate the performance of the President to determine whether their appointment will be extended for a further three years or not. [57258/23]
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science to provide the total spend on legal fees by each of the technological universities for the past five years (details supplied). [57259/23]
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science to provide the total spend on external consultants by each of the technological universities for the past five years (details supplied). [57260/23]
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science to provide an update on the development of a 'borrowing framework' for technological universities and a timeline for this framework, given that the absence of such a framework makes it impossible for TUs to borrow money on the financial market to build student accommodation. [1982/24]
Health 13 questions
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 189 of 6 December 2023, if he is aware that the National Gender Service is actively advising GPs not to provide blood tests and prescribe hormone therapy to trans patients, which has led to GPs denying these essential gender-affirming medical services to their patients. [56669/23]
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 189 of 6 December 2023, if he will send a circular to GPs to clarify that GPs should provide blood tests and hormone therapy (details supplied). [56670/23]
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 189 of 6 December 2023, his views on whether in line with the WPATH SoC v8 statement (details supplied) that all GPs should be providing blood tests to trans people who are self-medicating. [56671/23]
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 189 of 6 December 2023, his views on whether there are no legal or medical obstacles preventing GPs from providing blood tests to their trans patients. [56672/23]
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 189 of 6 December 2023, at what stage and in what form will the HSE consultation take place with a wide range of stakeholders in the development of the new model of care; including those who use the services and advocacy groups; and if trans groups will have any decision making power. [56673/23]
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Health if he is aware that the National Gender Service has a model of care which did not go through any clinical design approval or governance structure in the HSE, and nor is its acceptance a process that happened within his Department (details supplied). [56674/23]
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Health the basis on which the National Gender Service has national in its name; and if this name was approved by the HSE or his Department. [56675/23]
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Health the estimated cost of a clinic (details supplied); and when the new location will begin operation. [56676/23]
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Health what consultation was performed with the trans community before approving the funding for a service (details supplied). [56677/23]
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Health what reduction from the current over ten-year waiting list for the National Gender Service he expects to result from a new clinic (details supplied). [56678/23]
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 617 of 24 October 2023, to outline the rationale to exclude operations carried out on adults at Cappagh Hospital from the external review. [56692/23]
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Health if he will add motor neuron (covering various types) and Kennedy's disease to the list of conditions/ illnesses that qualify for the long-term illness medical card; if not the reason; the steps that can be taken to add these conditions to the card; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1753/24]
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Health what practices are in place to ensure that autistic people are not being discriminated against when it comes to receiving healthcare through the National Gender Service; if the HSE has received any complaints in relation to this; if so, how those complaints have been dealt with; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1756/24]
Agriculture 7 questions
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when the annual accounts for Horse Racing Ireland and for the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board will be presented. [56503/23]
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if an investigation is taking place into the export of an Irish greyhound (details supplied) to Hebei Province, China; if Greyhound Racing Ireland is investigating the events surrounding this dog's export to China, including a licensed individual who allegedly tried to register the dog in Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56507/23]
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he is aware of the footage posted by an organisation (details supplied) in relation to a livestock vessel which left Greenore Port for Israel on 7 December 2023, with around 3,500 young bulls on board; if he agrees that it is immoral, considering the suffering these animals experience on the journey; if he agrees that it is immoral that Ireland is sending these animals to a state inflicting genocide; if he will stop approving these shipments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56590/23]
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine how four greyhounds which are still registered in Ireland (details supplied) were exported to Spain; and the action he will take to ensure this does not occur again. [1176/24]
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine to provide the racecourse track deaths for 2023; and the total number of thoroughbreds sent to slaughter for the same period. [1751/24]
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine what steps have been taken to ensure the safety of the calves at the two control posts in Cherbourg-Pignet and Tollevast, for example if CCTV has been installed; what assurances he can give that Irish calves will be safe, given that this is France and not under the jurisdiction of the Irish authorities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1762/24]
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine what measures have been taken to ensure calf welfare at marts; if there have been any changes to rules around stocking density in the pens, the provision of food, bedding and water; and what checks are being made to ensure calves staying overnight are fed in the evening and morning (details supplied). [1763/24]
Transport 5 questions
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Transport whether the current ownership model of Rosslare Europort has hindered investment in the port; whether he agrees that it should be taken into public ownership by the Government.; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56306/23]
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Transport if he will ensure an answer is provided to a query sent to the office of the Minister of State for International and Road Transport and Logistics on 8 November 2023; if he will ensure that these complaints are addressed and a response to the unanswered PQ is provided (details supplied); his views on the lack of response provided to the NTA complaints submitted; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56965/23]
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Transport if he will request the NTA to consider updating the route of bus S8/S6 so that the direct Dundrum and UCD connection is returned to the area of Woodfield/Scholarstown; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56972/23]
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Transport if a person (details supplied) will receive a disabled parking bay, similar to that provided in an area in Dublin 24, considering their comparable needs; if not, the reason; who holds the responsibility for such allocations within local authorities particularly concerning cases in which driveway modifications are not viable according to the council; and if the response will issue directly from his Department and not handed over to the local authority. [57380/23]
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Transport if he is aware of the concerns in the community of Firhouse in relation to when the bus route 49 will be taken out of Firhouse Village Centre to be replaced by the BusConnects F1 route; if he will instruct his Department to review this concern and add the eight bus stops from the community college around Ballycullen Ave. and down to stop 4757 on Ballycullen Drive to the new route so that it services the community needs (details supplied). [1779/24]
Environment 4 questions
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he is aware that that 75% of collected clothes are exported abroad and that there is an urgent need for regulations in the post-consumer textile sector; if he will urgently work to establish definitions for textile waste and enhance transparency in relation to the handling and export processes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57381/23]
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if there is any possibility of ensuring a fully funded energy upgrade scheme application by a person (details supplied) is processed as a matter of priority due to medical need. [1770/24]
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he supports the introduction of an An Post Ombudsman who could mediate in all disputes between An Post and postmasters, for example on contracts and payments, and instruct An Post management to retain all correspondence both in letter and electronic form; if he will instruct An Post take action to ensure the implementation of this ombudsman; if not, the reason; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1777/24]
- 2024-01-18 Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he agrees that all homes which have received a G BER rating should be entitled to improvements under the warmer homes scheme; if he will instruct his Department to update the terms of the scheme to ensure this is the case given in the (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2158/24]
Education 3 questions
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Education if she is aware of a lack of appropriate paid leave for male primary school teachers for antenatal medical appointments; whether she agrees that it is correct for expecting fathers to get the time to attend antenatal medical appointments; and if she will ensure this issue is corrected by her Department. [56504/23]
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Education the amount that will issue to a family (details supplied) in relation to the special transport interim grant; and when the grant will issue. [56690/23]
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Education the reason temporary SNAs are not paid for Easter, Christmas or summer holidays, given that they are doing the same work as other SNAs; and whether she will rectify same. [1118/24]
Housing 3 questions
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage whether the income thresholds for housing adaptation grants for older people and people with a disability will be increased; and if so, when these will apply. [56312/23]
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage how many landlords have applied to Fingal County Council for the tenant-in-situ scheme since the scheme commenced; how many have subsequently withdrawn their applications; the reasons given for the withdrawals; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56474/23]
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if the housing adaptation grant for older people and people with disabilities can be used for creating a sensory room and other structural adaptations in local authority homes (details supplied). [57379/23]
Foreign 2 questions
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs if he is aware that the US has announced that it will be implementing a new visa restriction policy targeting individuals believed to have been involved in undermining peace, security or stability in the West Bank; if Ireland will be implementing a policy such as this; if Ireland will be imposing sanctions on the Israeli state that would place meaningful pressure on the Israeli Government to halt its current assault on Gaza; if Ireland will be calling for an immediate and permanent ceasefire; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56615/23]
- 2024-01-18 Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will make a statement in relation to the attacks by armed gangs in Nigeria (details supplied). [2149/24]
Finance 1 question
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Finance if the National Asset Loan Management Ltd is still the owner of a property (details supplied). [56604/23]
Social 1 question
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Social Protection whether retrospective applications can be granted for a carer’s allowance (details supplied). [56905/23]
Justice 1 question
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Justice if it is possible for her to provide any further details in relation to citizenship applications (details supplied). [1766/24]

New lobbying 41 returns

ActionAid Ireland · 6 returns Foreign Affairs
- Sent ActionAid's climate policy report "How the Finance Flows" by email to members of the Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach, to the Committee on Environment and Climate Action, and to the Committee on Foreign Affairs and Defence, and sent letters about the report to Tanaiste Micheal Martin, Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform Paschal Donohoe and an Taoiseach Leo Varadkar
- Emails sent to leaders and climate spokespeople for SF, SD, LAB and Paul Murphy and Minister Donohoe and McGrath encouraging support for Thomas Pringle motion on fossil fuel divestment. Explanations provided for why it should be supported.
- Email sent to Irish MEPs, all members of the Climate Committee of the Dáil, Thomas Pringle and Minister Ryan regarding the EU and Ireland's role in funding fossil fuels and agribusiness. Reports shared highlighting both the EU and Ireland role in same.
- COP28 Briefing sent to all Climate Committee Members of the Dáil, Minister Ryan and the head of the DFA delegation to COP28.
- Briefing sent to opposition parties and some independents to support in the debates in the Dail regarding Gaza.
- Speaking at the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Environment and Climate Action in advance of COP28
South Dublin Chamber Budgetary matters
- Budget priorities for South Dublin Chamber
Ireland-Palestine Solidarity Campaign · 2 returns Foreign Affairs
- Suggested Parliamentary Questions regarding Israel's war on Gaza
- Suggested amendment to motion regarding Israel's war on Gaza
The Irish Hospice Foundation Health
- Information sent to all Dublin South West TDs to inform them about the upcoming bereavement event in Tallaght
Teiripe Pobail Éireann CLG Budgetary matters
- Pre-Budget Submission
Walkinstown Association for People with an Intellectual Disability Ltd · 2 returns Children and Youth Affairs · Health
- Survival of Disability Services
- Access to community services - Psychiatric services for persons with a mild Intellectual Disability
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
Glenveagh Properties Plc Housing
- Community Engagement
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
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 · 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
Christian Aid Ireland · 2 returns Foreign Affairs · Environment
- Global parliamentarian pledge on loss and damage
- Climate change: Loss & Damage research
Rare Diseases Ireland Health
- Request to follow up with Minister for Health on recruitment of Genomic Resource Associates
Friends of the Earth · 5 returns Energy and Natural Resources
- Briefing on Decarbonisation of Heat for Members of the Climate Committee
- COP28 negotiations on fossil fuel phase out and support for proposed Fossil Fuel Non Proliferation Treaty
- CRU and CCAC at Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment and Climate Action
- Statements on Energy Charter Treaty - Dáil debate 9 November
- Gas (Amendment) Bill
Oxfam Ireland · 2 returns Environment · EU Affairs
- Lobbying for support for Oxfam Ireland's climate and biodiversity accountability campaign and during period of COP 28 climate conference
- Lobbying for support for Business and Human Rights policies
Independent Broadcasters of Ireland Communications
- Briefing to all Oireachtas members on the current state of news & current affairs on Independent Radio
Sabrina Joyce-Kemper Public Expenditure and Reform
- Raising the issue of confirming whether Uisce Eireann is funding its Capital Investment Plan via private investment.
Stop Climate Chaos coalition Energy and Natural Resources
- Reporting on Climate Action Plan 2023 under the 2021 Climate Act
Amnesty International Ireland · 2 returns Foreign Affairs
- Iran: anniversary of Mahsa Amini's death in custody and response to the protests arising thereafter
- Sharing new Amnesty research report, "They violently raped me: Sexual violence weaponised to crush Iran’s Woman Life Freedom uprising"
Trócaire Foreign Affairs
- Climate Justice
The Union of Students in Ireland Gaeltacht
- Conradh na Gaeilge Lobby Day Attended by USI Officer

Seán Crowe — Sinn Féin 2 votes · 0 questions · 46 new lobbying returns

New lobbying 46 returns

Bloomfield Health Services Health
- Mental Health Services at Bloomfield Health Services
Irish Heart Foundation · 2 returns Health
- Issues relating to Cardiovascular health, stroke and heart attack programmes, services and prevention
- Tobacco endgame for Ireland and the introduction of greater regulations on e-cigarettes.
Irish Thoracic Society Health
- Clinical Care Programme for patients with lung fibrosis
Irish Family Planning Association Health
- National and international policy on sexual and reproductive health and rights
South Dublin Chamber Budgetary matters
- Budget priorities for South Dublin Chamber
National Women's Council of Ireland Health
- Abortion Legislation
Instinctif Partners Public Affairs Ireland Health
- To discuss the MFI pre-budget submission 2024
The Irish Hospice Foundation Health
- Information sent to all Dublin South West TDs to inform them about the upcoming bereavement event in Tallaght
Seqirus Health
- Engagement request with Health committee
Irish Lung Fibrosis Association Health
- Kathleen O'Meara, Public Affairs Consultant and ILFA members made representations to: Simon Coveney, Micheal Martin, Michael McGrath, Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire, Colm Burke, Sean Crowe, Richard Bruton, Norma Foley, Ronan McMahon, Michael Lowrey, Darragh O'Brien, Joe O'Brien, Cathal Crowe, Niall Collins, Brendan Fitzgerald, Pa Daly, Robert Brosnan.
Walkinstown Association for People with an Intellectual Disability Ltd Children and Youth Affairs
- Survival of Disability Services
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 Health
- Chronic kidney disease in Ireland: recommendations to improve health outcomes for chronic kidney disease patients and reduce healthcare costs.
JTI Ireland Limited Taxation
- JTI Ireland's Pre Budget 2024 Submission
GSK Health
- Immunisation policy
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
COPD Support Ireland Health
- Oireachtas briefing event on COPD to mark World COPD Day 2023.
Irish Pharmacy Union Health
- Chief Pharmaceutical Officer
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
SSE plc Energy and Natural Resources
- Address to British Irish Parliamentary Assembly
Irish Dental Association Health
- Email to Sean Crowe TD re Oral Health Policy
Disability Federation of Ireland Budgetary matters
- Budget 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
Foróige, National Youth Development Organisation Children and Youth Affairs
- Attendance at the Sinn Féin Ard Fheis
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 · 2 returns Agriculture · Finance
- Budget 2024
- Budget 2024 Briefing
Irish Council for Civil Liberties Health
- The O'Shea Review of Abortion Care
Rehab Group · 2 returns Budgetary matters · Public Expenditure and Reform
- Rehab organised a campaign around the priorities outlined in our pre-budget submission
- Meeting Sinn Féin public representatives at Ard Fheis
Vulcan Consulting Limited Health
- Rare Disease Policy in Ireland
Irish Pharmaceutical Healthcare Association Health
- (1) Budget 2024 - the need for funding of new medicines. (2) Likely no provision for new developments funding to HSE for new medicines in Budget 2024. (3) Absence of funding for new medicines in Budget 2024. (4) Concerns relating to absence of funding for new medicines. (5) Trends in expenditure on medicines and savings so far under IPHA Framework Agreement 2021.
Janssen Sciences Ireland UC Budgetary matters
- Engagement with Oireachtas members on the need for new development funding for new medicines reimbursements in 2024
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 Sean Crowe TD about the importance of adult and community education in driving social equality and the need for additional financial support.
Creative Retail Distribution Limited Health
- Outreach to public representatives relating to e-cigarettes and vaping.
Vincent Jennings/Convenience Stores and Newsagents Association (CSNA) Health
- CSNA made detailed submissions regarding aspects of a Public Health Bill as it affected our members, particularly those selling tobacco and nicotine-inhaling products.
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