Kerry — week of Mon, 15 Jan

What your Kerry TDs did this week

Mon, 15 Jan – 21 Jan 2024 · 5 TDs · 2 bills voted on · 98 questions · 301 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 2 Brendan Griffin · Norma Foley

Voted against 2 Michael Healy-Rae · Pa Daly

Did not vote 2 Danny Healy-Rae · Michael Cahill

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 Michael Healy-Rae · Pa Daly

Voted against 2 Brendan Griffin · Norma Foley

Did not vote 2 Danny Healy-Rae · Michael Cahill

Danny Healy-Rae — Independent 0 votes · 3 questions · 65 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 3 total

Finance 2 questions
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Danny Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Finance for an update on a matter (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56600/23]
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Danny Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Finance if he will provide an update on a matter (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57387/23]
Health 1 question
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Danny Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Health to ensure funding is put in place for meals services (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56568/23]

New lobbying 65 returns

Irish Rural Link Co-Operative Society Limited Community
- Irish Rural Link Information Day in Buswells Hotel
Macra na Feirme · 3 returns Agriculture
- Joint Oireachtas Meeting
- Joint Oireachtas Meeting
- Joint Oireachtas Meeting
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.
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
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
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.
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.
Ibec · 4 returns Agriculture · Food · Economic Development and Industry
- Challenges with the new Forestry Programme
- Drinks Ireland policy priorities for 2024
- Cost competitiveness challenges facing business
- Business priorities for 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
Coach Tourism and Transport Council of Ireland Public Expenditure and Reform
- Budget 2024 Briefing in Buswells Hotel
Solid Fuel Merchants Ireland Finance
- Budget 2024 Briefing
Mental Health Reform Budgetary matters
- AV Room Briefing on MHR's Pre-Budget Submission 2024
Family Carers Ireland Community
- Family Carer Scorecard
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
Irish Kidney Association Health
- Submission on Renal Health and Transplantation Services
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
- Request to follow up with Minister for Health on recruitment of Genomic Resource Associates
Vulcan Consulting Limited Agriculture
- Forestry policy and programmes
Independent Broadcasters of Ireland Communications
- Briefing to all Oireachtas members on the current state of news & current affairs on Independent Radio
Wind Energy Ireland Energy and Natural Resources
- Briefing for Oireachtas members on wind energy in Ireland.
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.
Pender & Associates Ltd Justice and Equality
- Gambling Regulation Bill

Michael Cahill — Fianna Fáil 0 votes · 0 questions · 0 new lobbying returns

Quiet week — no questions filed or new lobbying returns.

Michael Healy-Rae — Independent 2 votes · 40 questions · 76 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 40 total

Health 11 questions
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Health the status of an appointment for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56300/23]
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Health the status of an application for an air mattress for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56418/23]
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Health to expedite a hospital appointment for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56449/23]
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Health if a hospital appointment will be expedited for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56735/23]
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Health if the case of a person (details supplied) will be examined; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56737/23]
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Health to provide a comfort chair that is needed for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1039/24]
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Health if a surgery date (details supplied) will be expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1048/24]
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Health the status of an application (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1587/24]
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Health if he will address a matter (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2009/24]
- 2024-01-18 Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Health when a child (details supplied) will receive an appointment for a procedure; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2189/24]
- 2024-01-18 Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Health when a child (details supplied) will receive an appointment for a procedure; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2190/24]
Agriculture 9 questions
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his plans to rectify a matter (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56319/23]
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine to review matters raised in correspondence (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56500/23]
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the reason a fishery (details supplied) has been closed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56508/23]
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when applications for a scheme (details supplied) will open; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56527/23]
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if the case of a person (details supplied) will be examined; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56528/23]
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine to ensure continued support for farmers (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56622/23]
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when the next tranche of ACRES will open, and for how long; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56832/23]
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when the soil sampling submission will begin again, and for how long it will be open; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56833/23]
- 2024-01-18 Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine how many finfish aquaculture licences which were up for renewal have been passed through the statutory process and have been renewed by him in the past five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2157/24]
Education 6 questions
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Education the reason a school transport service ceased (details supplied); how her Department plans to resolve the issue; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [56321/23]
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Education if a matter will be examined (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [56391/23]
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Education if she will address the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [56998/23]
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Education if she will address a matter (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [57079/23]
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Education further to Parliamentary Question No. 212 of 23 November 2023 (details supplied), if she will reply to same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [57373/23]
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Education if school bus transport will be provided for a student (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1190/24]
Social 4 questions
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Social Protection what supports are available in a situation (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [56943/23]
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Social Protection the status of a review in respect of a carer's allowance for a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1327/24]
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Social Protection the status of an invalidity pension for a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1551/24]
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Social Protection if she is aware of the delays in the social welfare appeals office, with the time for registration of an appeal currently running at almost 12-weeks; if extra staff will be allocated to the area urgently; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1740/24]
Tourism 3 questions
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if an application will be approved (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [56325/23]
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if a grant application by a club (details supplied) will be successful; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [56840/23]
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the status of an application by an organisation (details supplied) for funding; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1045/24]
Foreign 1 question
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs the status of a citizenship application by a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56996/23]
Environment 1 question
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if a series of matters (details supplied) will be taken into account rather than introducing a brown tag regime on the Roughty River in Kilgarvan; if a person from his Department will meet with an organisation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56295/23]
Transport 1 question
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Transport if a bus pick up will be allowed for persons (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1013/24]
Public Expenditure 1 question
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform his views on a matter (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56329/23]
Enterprise 1 question
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment when details of the temporary supports package for small businesses will be announced to help with the increase to the minimum wage; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1217/24]
Housing 1 question
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage his views on a report (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1317/24]
Children 1 question
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if consideration is being given to a site (details supplied) in the greater Castleisland area for a residential home for people with disabilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1549/24]

New lobbying 76 returns

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
Macra na Feirme · 4 returns Agriculture · Housing · Communications
- Pre Budget
- Macra Pre Budget submission
- Rural Planning issues
- National Broadband Plan
Irish Rural Link Co-Operative Society Limited Community
- Irish Rural Link Information Day in Buswells Hotel
Hanover Media Strategy Limited Transport
- Sustainable mobility provision in Kerry
Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers Association Agriculture
- Meetings at the National Ploughing Championships with politicians.
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.
Fair Seas Ireland · 3 returns Environment
- Collaborating with TDs to submit parliamentary questions
- Meeting with individual TDs regarding MPA legislation
- 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
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA · 34 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
- Tax Credit for Research Trials/Demonstration Farms
- Tax Treatment of Payments Received for Use of Forestry Land by a Third Party
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.
Ibec · 2 returns Agriculture · Economic Development and Industry
- Challenges with the new Forestry Programme
- Cost competitiveness challenges facing business
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
Coach Tourism and Transport Council of Ireland Public Expenditure and Reform
- Budget 2024 Briefing in Buswells Hotel
Solid Fuel Merchants Ireland Finance
- Budget 2024 Briefing
Irish Cancer Society Health
- Breast cancer awareness
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
Mental Health Reform Health
- Launch of Digital Inclusion and Access to Mental Health Services Report
The Asthma Society of Ireland Health
- Invitation to attend the Asthma Society's 50th anniversary event at the Alex Hotel
Irish Kidney Association Health
- Submission on Renal Health and Transplantation Services
Fuzion Communications Finance
- Mass communication by email to Oireachtas members asking if they could send a correspondence to the Minister for Finance regarding the classification of Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) within the Finance Act.
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.
Irish Bookmakers Association Justice and Equality
- General Scheme of Gambling Regulation bill and Amendments
Vulcan Consulting Limited Agriculture
- Forestry policy and programmes
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.
Independent Broadcasters of Ireland Communications
- Briefing to all Oireachtas members on the current state of news & current affairs on Independent Radio
Wind Energy Ireland Energy and Natural Resources
- Briefing for Oireachtas members on wind energy in Ireland.
Natural Capital Ireland · 2 returns 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.
- Natural Capital Ireland issued invitations to Oireachtas members to our INCASE project report briefing event 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 in policy decisions.
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.
Pender & Associates Ltd Justice and Equality
- Gambling Regulation Bill
The Union of Students in Ireland Budgetary matters
- USI's Pre-budget Lobbying during the Relevant Period

Norma Foley — Fianna Fáil 2 votes · 0 questions · 35 new lobbying returns

New lobbying 35 returns

Association of Secondary Teachers, Ireland (ASTI) · 5 returns Education and Training
- Special needs education
- Psychological supports for schools
- Senior Cycle redevelopment
- Teaching Council representatives
- Teacher supply crisis
Saint John of God Community Services Limited · 2 returns Housing · Finance
- Minister Anne Rabbitt and Minister Norma Foley met with Senior Management/Family Reps/HSE on 23.10.23 in St. Mary of the Angels Beaufort
- Lobbying for funding for Saint John of God Community Services
Irish Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - IACP Health
- IACP Pre-Budget Submission 2024
Teiripe Pobail Éireann CLG Budgetary matters
- CEO Sarah Jane Hennelly met with Minister Norma Foley on September 8th regarding AACPI's Pre-Budget Submission paper 2024
New Fortress Energy Energy and Natural Resources
- Energy Security - The Consultation of Irelands Energy and Gas Security
Bookselling Ireland Budgetary matters
- Extension of Free Schoolbook Scheme to cover Secondary School Books up to Junior Cycle.
CHILDREN'S RIGHTS ALLIANCE - REPUBLIC OF IRELAND LIMITED Education and Training
- Investment in Education
Consultative Committee of Accountancy Bodies Ireland Education and Training
- Communications with the Department of Education seeking a meeting to discuss modernisation of the Leaving Certificate Accounting Syllabus.
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.
Muscular Dystrophy Society of Ireland GLC Education and Training
- Implement measures to provide equity of access to FET and HE to enable all students with disabilities to have the opportunity to attain high levels of educational qualification and combat risk of systemic poverty and unemployment, fulfilling State's commitments to Article 24 of the UNCRPD, and UN SDGs. Address barriers to: affordable accessible transport; affordable accessible accommodation; physical access at colleges; requirement to reapply for state supports at each stage of education.
SeeBeyondBorders Ireland CLG · 2 returns Education and Training
- We met with Minister Norma Foley, Department of Education on 22 November 2023 and thanked her for her support for our work and programmes.
- We met with Minister Norma Foley, Department of Education on 22 November 2023 and thanked her for her support for our work and programmes.
Ibec Education and Training
- School lunches
BeLonG To Youth Services Ltd. Education and Training
- Invitation sent to Minister to launch event.
Society of St. Vincent de Paul Budgetary matters
- Engagement with elected officials on SVP pre-budget submission
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
Children's Books Ireland CLG Education and Training
- We were asking for investment in school libraries and policies to support reading for pleasure for children and young people
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
Rehab Group Budgetary matters
- Rehab organised a campaign around the priorities outlined in our pre-budget submission
Independent Broadcasters of Ireland Communications
- Briefing to all Oireachtas members on the current state of news & current affairs on Independent Radio
Autism Spectrum Information, Advice and Meeting Point Ltd, Trading as AsIAm · 2 returns Education and Training · Transport
- Undertook an extensive campaign of engage to seek to influence proposed guidelines on the use of seclusion and restraint in education settings.
- Wrote to the Department of Education to outline the ongoing issues facing Autistic children accessing transport to get to and from school
Cunningham Devlin Communications Energy and Natural Resources
- Representations on behalf of the Micro-Renewable Energy Federation concerning the Schools Solar PV scheme
County Kildare Chamber Economic Development and Industry
- Hosted dinner in Dail Eireann with Chamber Corporate Members
Social Innovation Growth Fund Ireland Limited trading as Rethink Ireland. Community
- Share annual report highlighting impact of Rethink Ireland work in 2022 and partnership with governmnet departments

Pa Daly — Sinn Féin 2 votes · 23 questions · 68 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 23 total

Justice 13 questions
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Justice the number of people from a country designated as a safe country; the number of people from all other countries, respectively, who have been the subject of a deportation order in each of the past ten years; the number of deportation orders carried out; and a breakdown of the primary reasons the remainder of deportation orders were not carried out, in tabular from. [56546/23]
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Justice the total number of un-effected deportation orders currently. [56547/23]
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Justice the cumulative total number of un-effected deportation orders issued over the past five years. [56548/23]
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Justice how many of those residing in direct provision currently have deportation orders issued against them. [56550/23]
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Justice what measures she has undertaken to comply with the Istanbul Convention; the cost of these measures; and the breakdown of the spend related to the Convention for the budget year 2024, in tabular form . [57086/23]
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Justice how many Irish residence permit cards were issued in 2023. [57099/23]
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Justice the breakdown of the costs of the new Domestic, Sexual and Gender Based Violence Agency; the spend it will be responsible for allocating; and how much of this spend has been transferred to her Department from the Department for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth, in tabular form. [57115/23]
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Justice for an update with regard to her plans for funding domestic violence refuges; and the new refuges that will be established to cover current counties with no provision. [57116/23]
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Justice to clarify what role, if any, the new Domestic, Sexual and Gender Based Violence Agency will have in the allocation of capital spend for the construction of refuges; and how the agency will interact with the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage on the matter. [57189/23]
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Justice to outline the requirements related to BMI (body mass index) in the Garda recruitment process; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [57262/23]
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Justice for a breakdown of each cohort of newly attested recruits for 2022-2023 and the Garda divisions to which they have been assigned, in tabular form. [1330/24]
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Justice for a breakdown of the total number of deportations in 2023, including a breakdown of enforced deportations and assisted deportations, in tabular form. [1834/24]
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Justice for a breakdown of the number of people in 2023 who were issued with a deportation order that was not effected but have been confirmed to have left the country, in tabular form. [1835/24]
Health 4 questions
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) can expect to receive surgery; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57024/23]
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Health how a child (details supplied) can access a general practitioner to receive care, and for their parents to have the medical section on an application for disability allowance signed by a GP as they are unable to access a GP in the Tralee area for their child; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1427/24]
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Health how much has been paid since 2021 by SouthDoc or the HSE for the rental of the SouthDoc premises in Listowel. [1639/24]
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Health if, given the reduction in services provided by SouthDoc, the contract for the service with the HSE has been altered, or if the amount being paid to SouthDoc has reduced in any way. [1652/24]
Education 2 questions
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Education if a school (details supplied) can be included in the DEIS scheme owing to the extra demand on school resources arising from accommodating Temporary Protection Directive holders. [1702/24]
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Education if a school (details supplied) can be included in the DEIS scheme owing to the extra demand on school resources arising from accommodating Temporary Protection Directive holders. [1768/24]
Children 2 questions
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth who bears responsibility for the Garda vetting of foster carers. [57142/23]
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth further to Parliamentary Question No. 716 of 12 December 2023, if those numbers relate to permanent IPAS facilities or emergency and other accommodation also. [57148/23]
Agriculture 1 question
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine for specific dates when the delayed ACRES general payments can be expected. [56827/23]
Further and Higher Education 1 question
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science his views in relation to student accommodation providers that are only offering year-long contracts; if he will consider intervention in the matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1755/24]

New lobbying 68 returns

Rape Crisis Network Ireland · 3 returns Justice and Equality
- Criminal Justice (Legal Aid) Bill
- DSGBV Agency Bill
- DSGBV Agency Bill
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
Oxfam Ireland Justice and Equality
- Correspondence regarding Oxfam's request for a Joint Oireachtas Committee review of Ireland’s position and actions regarding rule of law violations at EU borders by EU member states.
Stratagem (NI) Ltd Health
- Provision of audiology services and eye care services
Irish Rural Link Co-Operative Society Limited Community
- Irish Rural Link Information Day in Buswells Hotel
National Women's Council of Ireland Justice and Equality
- DSGBV Agency Bill
Rockwood Consulting ULC Housing
- Sought meeting to discuss the Seller's Legal Pack for Property Buyers Bill
Bookselling Ireland Budgetary matters
- Extension of Free Schoolbook Scheme to cover Secondary School Books up to Junior Cycle.
National Off-Licence Association Justice and Equality
- Comments on the General Scheme of the Sale of Alcohol Bill 2022
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
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.
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 · 2 returns Justice and Equality
- Requested that the Seller's Legal Pack Bill be heard in early course by the Justice Committee.
- Meeting to discuss the Seller's Legal Pack for Property Buyers Bill.
Council of The Bar of Ireland Justice and Equality
- Professional Fees paid to barristers who practice in criminal law by the Director of Public Prosecutions and under the Criminal Justice (Legal Aid) Scheme.
Irish Penal Reform Trust · 4 returns Justice and Equality
- Engagement with Deputy Daly regarding issues of penal reform
- Meeting with Deputy Pa Daly to discuss penal reform priorities
- Submission to the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice re the General Scheme of the Irish Prison Service Bill 2023
- Meeting of the All-Party Oireachtas Group on Penal Reform on 18 Oct 2023 in the AV Room Leinster House.
Ruhama Justice and Equality
- Amendments to Sexual Offences and Human Trafficking Bill, 3rd Stage in Dail
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
Foróige, National Youth Development Organisation Children and Youth Affairs
- Attendance at the Sinn Féin Ard Fheis
Irish Council for Civil Liberties Justice and Equality
- Policing Security and Community Safety Bill Amendments
Rehab Group Budgetary matters
- Rehab organised a campaign around the priorities outlined in our pre-budget submission
Irish Bookmakers Association Justice and Equality
- General Scheme of Gambling Regulation bill and Amendments
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
Creative Retail Distribution Limited Health
- Outreach to public representatives relating to e-cigarettes and vaping.
John Gallagher Communications
- Roll-out of mobile telephony infrastructure nationally
The Union of Students in Ireland Gaeltacht
- Conradh na Gaeilge Lobby Day Attended by USI Officer