Galway West — week of Mon, 15 Jan

Catherine Connolly — Independent 1 vote · 15 questions · 24 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 15 total

Children 5 questions
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the number of vulnerable international protection applicants who had an appointment with an IPAS social worker to date in 2023, broken down by age bracket, gender, and type of vulnerability; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56698/23]
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the details of any engagement he has had with survivors’ groups since the announcement of the mother and baby institutions payment scheme; if his Department keeps a record of the number of former residents of mother and baby institutions, and in particular the number who have passed away since the announcement of the payment scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56813/23]
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the number of IPAS referrals to an independent medical referee in 2022 and to date in 2023; the outcomes of those assessments, broken down by age bracket, gender, and type of vulnerability; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56842/23]
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the number of separated or unaccompanied children who underwent an eligibility assessment for Tusla services to date in 2023; the number of those who were deemed ineligible for Tusla services; the number who underwent a second eligibility assessment; the number who were deemed eligible for Tusla services after a second assessment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56843/23]
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the percentage of separated or unaccompanied children who have an allocated social worker, broken down by age, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56844/23]
Health 5 questions
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 51 of 9 November 2023, the details of any recruitment process underway to increase staffing levels in the Áras Mhic Dara community nursing unit in Carraroe to facilitate the use of all available beds in the unit; the number of beds currently operational in the unit; the number of beds currently closed in the unit; the number of beds currently in use in the unit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1959/24]
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 72 of 9 November 2023, if the SAR/PBC for the new emergency department, women and children’s block at University Hospital Galway has been approved by the HSE to-date; the expected timeline for it to proceed to pre-tender stage; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1960/24]
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been brought to a report (details supplied); his plans to address regional inequalities in access to long-term residential care; the details of any analysis carried out by his Department into the impact of the increase in private equity financed operators in Ireland’s long-term residential care sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1961/24]
- 2024-01-18 Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 1288 of 7 November 2023, for an update on the development of the new elective hospital in Merlin Park; the status of the development of the pre-tender business case; the expected timeline for the project to proceed through Stage 2 of the Public Spending Code; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1956/24]
- 2024-01-18 Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Health what engagement he or his Department have had with University Hospital Galway in relation to the deficits identified, including relating to bed capacity and staffing in senior positions, in the HIQA inspection report dated 16 February 2023 (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1955/24]
Transport 2 questions
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Transport if an aircraft (details supplied) was approved to carry weapons or munitions or US soldiers through Shannon Airport; the reason(s) such aircraft are permitted to refuel at Shannon airport on their way to the Middle East while war crimes are being committed in Gaza; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1668/24]
- 2024-01-18 Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Transport the details of any analysis carried out or commissioned by his Department, or bodies under the aegis of his Department, into the adequacy of rail services on the Athenry to Galway route; his plans to provide more frequent rail services on this route; his plans to put in place additional carriages on trains on this route; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2268/24]
Further and Higher Education 2 questions
- 2024-01-18 Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science further to Parliamentary Question No. 137 of 19 October 2023, the status the proposed new further education college in Galway city; if the preliminary business case has been completed and submitted to SOLAS to date; if the design team has been appointed to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1954/24]
- 2024-01-18 Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science further to Parliamentary Question No. 126 of 19 October 2023, for a breakdown of the number of new affordable student accommodation units to be built and the number of units to be leased, in partnership with the University of Galway under the short-term activation measure; if he will provide an update on the construction of affordable student accommodation in Galway; the funding allocated to the University of Galway for the construction of new units under the short-term activation measure; the funding allocated to the University of Galway for the leasing of units under the short-term activation measure; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1953/24]
Foreign 1 question
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs if the Government sought internal legal advice from the Office of the Attorney General or otherwise, in regard to Israel's actions in Gaza and its obligations under the Genocide Convention at any time since 7 October 2023. [1886/24]

New lobbying 24 returns

Rape Crisis Network Ireland · 2 returns Justice and Equality
- DSGBV Agency Bill
- DSGBV Agency Bill
Ireland-Palestine Solidarity Campaign Foreign Affairs
- Suggested Parliamentary Questions regarding Israel's war on Gaza
RWE Renewables Ireland (formerly Innogy Renewables Ireland Limited) Energy and Natural Resources
- Information about proposed local wind farm developments
ActionAid Ireland Foreign Affairs
- Briefing sent to opposition parties and some independents to support in the debates in the Dail regarding Gaza.
Fair Seas Ireland Environment
- Fair Seas presented to the Oireachtas in the Dáil AV room to highlight the need to progress MPA legislation and present results of our online petition
Ecumenical Accompaniment Programme in Palestine and Israel Foreign Affairs
- Members presented to Irish parliamentarians and advisers in the Dáil on the violations of international law by the Israeli government, including forced displacement and violence against Palestinian civilians in the South Hebron Hills region of occupied Palestine.
ALDI Ireland Economic Development and Industry
- Shared copy of ALDI report with invitation to discuss if desired
Médecins Sans Frontières/Doctors Without Borders (MSF) Foreign Affairs
- Alerting to the catastrophic humanitarian and medical situation in Gaza and the situation in Northern Gaza's hospitals
Galway Traveller Movement Housing
- #TravellerHomesNow Campaign
Ibec Economic Development and Industry
- Business and investment priorities for the West region
Threshold · 2 returns Housing
- 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.
Mental Health Reform Budgetary matters
- Budget 2024
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
SIPTU - Services Industrial Professional Trade Union Budgetary matters
- SIPTU Early Years Pre-budget submission
Environmental Pillar Environment
- Planning and Development Bill, 2023
Ability West Employment
- 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

Hildegarde Naughton — Fine Gael 2 votes · 0 questions · 39 new lobbying returns

New lobbying 39 returns

Irish Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - IACP Health
- IACP Pre-Budget Submission 2024
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'
Chambers Ireland Economic Development and Industry
- Profiling recommendations to Healthy Ireland on Health and Wellbeing in Workforce
Galway Simon Community · 2 returns Communications
- Letter to Minister Hildegarde Naughton to launch GSC Annual Impact Report
- Minister Hildegarde Naughton launches GSC Annual Impact Report in An Taibhdhearc
NBI Infrastructure DAC Communications
- Engagement and information sharing regarding the delivery of broadband infrastructure as part of the National Broadband Plan.
RWE Renewables Ireland (formerly Innogy Renewables Ireland Limited) Energy and Natural Resources
- Information about proposed local wind farm developments
Instinctif Partners Public Affairs Ireland Health
- To discuss the MFI pre-budget submission 2024
National Off-Licence Association Health
- Section 23 of the Public Health (Alcohol) Act 2018
Teiripe Pobail Éireann CLG Budgetary matters
- Pre-Budget Submission
ALDI Ireland Economic Development and Industry
- Shared copy of ALDI report with invitation to discuss if desired
Galway Traveller Movement Housing
- #TravellerHomesNow Campaign
Ibec EU Affairs
- EU Medical Device Regulation
Pavee Point Traveller & Roma Centre Health
- Drug Task Force
Dublin Simon Community Health
- Letter to Ministers seeking support to secure operational funding for Treatment Facility
COPE Galway CLG Finance
- Seeking funding towards the balance of the capital building and associated costs incurred by COPE Galway for the development of the organisations Domestic Abuse services facilities at Modh Eile House in Galway City and for which the organisation is carrying a debt since 2020.
SSE plc Energy and Natural Resources
- Energy Security and Climate Targets
Mental Health Reform Budgetary matters
- Budget 2024
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
SIPTU - Services Industrial Professional Trade Union Budgetary matters
- SIPTU Early Years Pre-budget submission
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
Galway Chamber · 2 returns Education and Training · Transport
- Lobbying for Funding
- Galway City Ring Road and its infrastructure delivery
The Asthma Society of Ireland Health
- Invitation to attend the Asthma Society's 50th anniversary event at the Alex Hotel
Foróige, National Youth Development Organisation Children and Youth Affairs
- Meetings with Minister Helen McEntee and Minister Hildegarde Naughton to discuss funding for YDP's in Galway
Arthur Cox LLP Taxation
- Raise awareness of competitive disadvantage to European companies arising from the EU’s full implementation of the OECD’s minimum corporate tax rate before implementation by other major trading blocs
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
Connacht Rugby Sports and Recreation
- Assistance in completing the LSSIF grant agreement process in relation to the grants awarded to Connacht Rugby in January 2020 towards the redevelopment of the Sportsground.
Medtronic plc EU Affairs
- Raise awareness of risk of competitive disadvantage to European companies
eircom Limited Housing
- Enquiries on redeveloping offices space in Galway city for use as student accomodation
Independent Broadcasters of Ireland Communications
- Briefing to all Oireachtas members on the current state of news & current affairs on Independent Radio
Natural Capital Ireland Environment
- Natural Capital Ireland issued a pre-Budget submission to Government departments and Oireachtas members recommending that the natural capital accounting approach be used to ensure that Ireland’s natural resources and the valuable services they provide are taken into account. NCI invited Oireachtas members to a briefing on our work advocating for the natural capital approach in Ireland, including sharing details of our pre-Budget statement.
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 Connolly — Fianna Fáil 0 votes · 0 questions · 3 new lobbying returns

New lobbying 3 returns

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

Mairéad Farrell — Sinn Féin 2 votes · 15 questions · 30 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 15 total

Further and Higher Education 5 questions
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the reason motor mechanic apprentices can wear corrective lenses to compensate for colour blindness but electrical engineers cannot, despite the former dealing with more complex wires for example, plume wires; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56759/23]
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science in relation to his recent comments (details supplied) that he has “created all-island apprenticeships”, he can explain what this refers to; when it was introduced; what funding has been allocated towards this initiative; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1791/24]
- 2024-01-18 Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if he will provide an update on the delivery of student housing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2286/24]
- 2024-01-18 Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the work he is doing to ensure that current students and apprentices are retained within Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2287/24]
- 2024-01-18 Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if he will provide details of the work his Department does with the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment, to ensure that students and apprentices transition into suitable employment opportunities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2288/24]
Transport 3 questions
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Transport his plans to accelerate the Galway bypass and improve travel in Galway city; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57084/23]
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Transport the reason for the delay to the Galway bypass project to date; the timeline for commencement and completion; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57085/23]
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Transport further to Parliamentary Question No. 170 of 7 December 2023, if any of the additional driver testers have been allocated to test centres in County Galway; if so, how many; to which test centres in County Galway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1677/24]
Education 2 questions
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Education the criteria for the STEM awards; if there is an appeal process; to detail the reason that no DEIS schools in Galway city received the awards; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [57327/23]
- 2024-01-17 D'fhiafraigh Deputy Mairéad Farrell den Aire Oideachais an gcoinneofar an t-athrú atá déanta ar an méid sraitheanna pictiúr i scrúdú Gaeilge na hArdteistiméireachta 2024 (10 seachas 20) sa chéad Ardteistiméireacht eile in 2025; agus an ndéanfaidh sí ráiteas ina thaobh. [1985/24]
Housing 1 question
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if Tuam LEA in County Galway will be considered an RPZ, given increasing rents in the area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56881/23]
Social 1 question
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Social Protection when a decision will be made on a disability allowance application review (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1506/24]
Children 1 question
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth his plans to address lengthy waiting lists and staffing issues for child disability services, such as speech and language, occupational and behavioural therapy in areas such as CDNT7 in County Galway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56465/23]
Health 1 question
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Health when a child (details supplied) who suffers from severe eczema and allergies will have their case referred to University Hospital Galway. [1422/24]
Rural 1 question
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development when the decision on the tender of local development strategy for the delivery LEADER 2023 to 2027 for the Connemara Municipal District area of County Galway submitted by an organisation (details supplied) will issue; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [57087/23]

New lobbying 30 returns

Irish Universities Association Budgetary matters
- HE funding shortfall & National Training Fund Surplus
Trinity College Dublin Students' Union · 4 returns Development and Zoning · Education and Training
- Met Mairead Farrell TD on 18 Sept 2023
- Met Mairead Farrell TD and Senator Fintan Warfield on 3 Oct 2023, together with the President of UCD Students Union
- met Senator Lynn Ruane to get support for TCD to cut ties with its Israeli links
- met Senator Tom Clonan on 27 Nov 2023 to discuss opposition to the new disability green paper
RWE Renewables Ireland (formerly Innogy Renewables Ireland Limited) Energy and Natural Resources
- Information about proposed local wind farm developments
Ecumenical Accompaniment Programme in Palestine and Israel Foreign Affairs
- Members presented to Irish parliamentarians and advisers in the Dáil on the violations of international law by the Israeli government, including forced displacement and violence against Palestinian civilians in the South Hebron Hills region of occupied Palestine.
ALDI Ireland Economic Development and Industry
- Shared copy of ALDI report with invitation to discuss if desired
Gibney Communications Education and Training
- To promote investment in research and development and skills for physics and physics-based industries in Ireland.
Galway Traveller Movement Housing
- #TravellerHomesNow Campaign
Skillnet Ireland Education and Training
- Engagement by representatives from Skillnet Ireland on the upskilling and workforce development supports available.
Irish Council for International Students (ICOS) · 2 returns Housing
- Met with Deputy Mairead Farrell on student housing and ICOS' policy recommendations in this area including more purpose built accommodation
- Briefing event in Leinster House for all TDs and Senators - hosted by opposition parties; sent information to Oireachtas members on our survey findings
Ibec · 2 returns Economic Development and Industry
- Ibec Manufacturing report and recommendations 2023
- Business and investment priorities for the West region
SIPTU - Services Industrial Professional Trade Union Budgetary matters
- SIPTU Early Years Pre-budget submission
Institute of Physics Education and Training
- To promote investment in research and development and skills for physics and physics-based industries in Ireland
Society of St. Vincent de Paul Education and Training
- Engagement with elected officials on the issue of voluntary contributions in schools
Irish Dental Association Health
- Email to Mairead Farrell TD re Oral Health Policy (13 Oct 23)
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 · 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
AONTAS Education and Training
- An email to Mairead Farrell TD on 12.12.23 about the importance of adult and community education in driving social equality and the need for additional financial support for adult learners.
Social Innovation Growth Fund Ireland Limited trading as Rethink Ireland. Community
- Meeting with Sinn Fein Front Bench Spokespersons
The Union of Students in Ireland · 2 returns Gaeltacht · Budgetary matters
- Conradh na Gaeilge Lobby Day Attended by USI Officer
- USI's Pre-budget Lobbying during the Relevant Period

Noel Grealish — Independent 0 votes · 3 questions · 50 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 3 total

Transport 1 question
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Transport the number of electric buses purchased by the NTA in 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023; the overall investment made; if all of these buses are currently in operation; if not, the reason; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56575/23]
Finance 1 question
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Finance the reason the VRT refund scheme was originally set up; if it was to comply with an EU directive; how much it cost to set up the scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56862/23]
Health 1 question
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Health the number of hospital intensive care unit (ICU) beds in the State on the 31 December in each of the years 2013 to 2023; the number of hospital ICU beds in State-funded and private hospitals in each year; his views on the implementation of the Government's stated intention to increase the provision of ICU hospital beds in the State; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1618/24]

New lobbying 50 returns

Property Owners Association of Ireland Limited (IPOA) Budgetary matters
- Budgetary measures required to prevent the exodus of residential landlords.
RWE Renewables Ireland (formerly Innogy Renewables Ireland Limited) Energy and Natural Resources
- Information about proposed local wind farm developments
Retailers Against Smuggling Trade
- Request for information on the price of the proposed license under the new tobacco/vaping licensing system
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.
Home and Community Care Ireland Health
- Meetings and briefings on general issues affecting home care sector
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA · 35 returns Taxation · Agriculture · Finance · Environment
- Taxation measures to support farm succession, transfer and partnerships - Rates of Stamp Duty
- Young trained Farmer Stamp duty Relief
- Succession Tax Credit
- Consanguinity Relief
- Agricultural/Business Relief Capital Acquisition Tax (CAT) Values
- Agricultural relief for the Genuine Farmer
- Budget 2024
- Taxation measures to support Climate Action - Emission Efficient Equipment
- Taxation measures to support Climate Action - Solar Leases
- Wind Farms
- CGT - Restoration of Indexation Relief
- Renewal of Agri-Tax Reliefs
- Removing Discrimination in the Tax System - Universal Social charge for the Self-Employed
- Budget 2024 Briefing
- Measures to Support Farm Enterprises - Farm Schemes
- Young trained Farmer Reliefs
- Taxation measures - Rate of Class S Pay Related Social Insurance (PRSI)
- Forestry & Capital Acquisitions Tax (CAT)/Stamp Duty Relief
- Taxation - Agricultural Relief - Removal of Individual Qualifying Criteria
- Taxation measures to support farm succession, transfer and partnerships - Pensions
- Capital Gains Tax (CGT) Entrepreneur Relief
- IFA Budget 2024 Submission - Measures to Support Farmers Through Brexit
- Taxation measures to Mitigate Income Volatility - Agricultural Rainy Day Fund
- IFA Budget 2024 Submission - Measures to mitigate increased cost of production and general inflationary pressures
- Taxation measures to support Climate Action - Renewable Energy Microgeneration Support
- Taxation measures to support Climate Action
- Removing Discrimination in the Tax System - Definition of Agriculture
- Taxation - Organic Farm Schemes
- Extending 10-year Ownership and Usage Period for Capital gains Tax (CGT) Retirement Relief to spouse for Lifetime Transfers
- Interaction of Capital gains Tax (CGT) Entrepreneur Relief and Capital Gains Tax (CGT) Retirement Relief
- Investment in Renewable Energy
- Removing Discrimination in the Tax System - Residential Zoned land Tax
- Health and Safety - Sugar Sweetened Drinks Tax (SSDT)
- Tax Credit for Research Trials/Demonstration Farms
- Tax Treatment of Payments Received for Use of Forestry Land by a Third Party
ALDI Ireland Economic Development and Industry
- Shared copy of ALDI report with invitation to discuss if desired
Solid Fuel Merchants Ireland Finance
- Budget 2024 Briefing
SIPTU - Services Industrial Professional Trade Union Budgetary matters
- SIPTU Early Years Pre-budget submission
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
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
Pender & Associates Ltd Justice and Equality
- Gambling Regulation Bill

Seán Kyne — Fine Gael 0 votes · 0 questions · 62 new lobbying returns

New lobbying 62 returns

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.
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 Farmers' Association - IFA · 33 returns Taxation · Finance · Agriculture · Environment
- Taxation measures to support farm succession, transfer and partnerships - Rates of Stamp Duty
- Young trained Farmer Stamp duty Relief
- Succession Tax Credit
- Consanguinity Relief
- Agricultural/Business Relief Capital Acquisition Tax (CAT) Values
- Agricultural relief for the Genuine Farmer
- Finance Bill 2023
- Budget 2024
- Taxation measures to support Climate Action - Solar Leases
- Wind Farms
- CGT - Restoration of Indexation Relief
- Renewal of Agri-Tax Reliefs
- Budget 2024 Briefing
- Measures to Support Farm Enterprises - Farm Schemes
- Young trained Farmer Reliefs
- Taxation measures - Rate of Class S Pay Related Social Insurance (PRSI)
- Forestry & Capital Acquisitions Tax (CAT)/Stamp Duty Relief
- Taxation - Agricultural Relief - Removal of Individual Qualifying Criteria
- Taxation measures to support farm succession, transfer and partnerships - Pensions
- Capital Gains Tax (CGT) Entrepreneur Relief
- IFA Budget 2024 Submission - Measures to Support Farmers Through Brexit
- Taxation measures to Mitigate Income Volatility - Agricultural Rainy Day Fund
- IFA Budget 2024 Submission - Measures to mitigate increased cost of production and general inflationary pressures
- Taxation measures to support Climate Action - Renewable Energy Microgeneration Support
- Taxation measures to support Climate Action
- Removing Discrimination in the Tax System - Definition of Agriculture
- Taxation - Organic Farm Schemes
- Extending 10-year Ownership and Usage Period for Capital gains Tax (CGT) Retirement Relief to spouse for Lifetime Transfers
- Interaction of Capital gains Tax (CGT) Entrepreneur Relief and Capital Gains Tax (CGT) Retirement Relief
- Investment in Renewable Energy
- Removing Discrimination in the Tax System - Residential Zoned land Tax
- Tax Credit for Research Trials/Demonstration Farms
- Tax Treatment of Payments Received for Use of Forestry Land by a Third Party
BioMarin International Limited Health
- Rare disease policy in Ireland and the EU
Institute of Professional Auctioneers and Valuers Justice and Equality
- Hosted an Oireachtas Briefing on the benefits of the Seller's Legal Pack Bill for consumers.
Hanover Media Strategy Limited Health
- Chronic kidney disease in Ireland: recommendations to improve health outcomes for chronic kidney disease patients and reduce healthcare costs.
Ibec Food
- Drinks Ireland policy priorities for 2024
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
SIPTU - Services Industrial Professional Trade Union Budgetary matters
- SIPTU Early Years Pre-budget submission
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
Screen Producers Ireland Arts
- Pre-Budget Submission Discussion, overall Independent Production Sector Discussion
Chambers Ireland Public Expenditure and Reform
- Policy Priorities for 2024
Irish Council for Civil Liberties Health
- The O'Shea Review of Abortion Care
Rehab Group Budgetary matters
- Rehab organised a campaign around the priorities outlined in our pre-budget submission
Vulcan Consulting Limited Health
- Rare Disease Policy in Ireland
Irish Pharmaceutical Healthcare Association · 2 returns 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.
- (1) Reimbursement process improvements under consideration in the Mazar's Working Group. (2) Delays within Medicines Reimbursement System. (3) Preparation for negotiation of a Framework Agreement in 2025. (4) Process for allocation of funding to HSE for 2024 in relation to medicines.
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
Independent Broadcasters of Ireland Communications
- Briefing to all Oireachtas members on the current state of news & current affairs on Independent Radio
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

What your Galway West TDs did this week

Votes this week

Questions asked 15 total

New lobbying 24 returns

New lobbying 39 returns

New lobbying 3 returns

Questions asked 15 total

New lobbying 30 returns

Questions asked 3 total

New lobbying 50 returns

New lobbying 62 returns