Limerick City — week of Mon, 15 Jan

What your Limerick City TDs did this week

Mon, 15 Jan – 21 Jan 2024 · 4 TDs · 2 bills voted on · 12 questions · 251 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 Brian Leddin · Kieran O'Donnell · Willie O'Dea

Voted against 1 Maurice Quinlivan

Did not vote 1 Conor Sheehan

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 Maurice Quinlivan

Voted against 3 Brian Leddin · Kieran O'Donnell · Willie O'Dea

Did not vote 1 Conor Sheehan

Conor Sheehan — Labour Party 0 votes · 0 questions · 2 new lobbying returns

New lobbying 2 returns

ALDI Ireland Economic Development and Industry
- Shared copy of ALDI report with invitation to discuss if desired
Eli Lilly and Company Economic Development and Industry
- New Lilly manufacturing site in Limerick.

Kieran O'Donnell — Fine Gael 2 votes · 0 questions · 86 new lobbying returns

New lobbying 86 returns

Shannon Group plc Transport
- Launch of Economic Impact Assessment Report
Community Law & Mediation · 3 returns Justice and Equality · Housing
- Annual Report and priorities for 2024
- Update on CLM’s Limerick service and policy priorities for 2024.
- Update on CLM’s Limerick service and policy priorities for 2024.
Irish Rural Link Co-Operative Society Limited · 2 returns Development and Zoning
- Meeting of the Planning Advisory Forum for National Planning Framework.
- Meeting of the Planning Advisory Forum for National Planning Framework.
Property Owners Association of Ireland Limited (IPOA) Budgetary matters
- Budgetary measures required to prevent the exodus of residential landlords.
Macra na Feirme · 2 returns Housing
- Rural Planning issues
- Rural Planning issues
Youth Work Ireland Children and Youth Affairs
- Pre Budget Submission
Center for Independent Living Housing
- Discussion on the implementation of the National Housing Strategy for Disabled People
National Women's Council of Ireland Finance
- Budget 2024
Rockwood Consulting ULC · 2 returns Housing
- Sought meeting to discuss the Seller's Legal Pack for Property Buyers Bill
- Invited TDs to an online meeting to discuss the Seller's Legal Pack Bill 2021
Airbnb Ireland UC Tourism
- Short term letting reforms
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA · 38 returns Finance · Taxation · Agriculture · Economic Development and Industry · Environment
- Refunds under Section 58 Value-Added Tax (VAT)
- 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
- Commercial Rates and Farm Buildings
- Planning Advisory Forum
- 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
- Residential Zoned Land Tax (RZLT)
- 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
- 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 · 2 returns Economic Development and Industry
- Visit to ALDI marquee at National Ploughing Championship
- Shared copy of ALDI report with invitation to discuss if desired
Shannon Chamber · 4 returns Economic Development and Industry
- Meeting with Sinn Fein visitors to Shannon for briefing on issues impacting Shannon's economic development.
- Call on Government to expediate policy to enable Ireland to capitalise on the great new opportunity the floating offshore wind (FLOW) sector offers.
- Meeting with selected Oireachtas members, local TDs and Senators at Chambers Ireland lobbying event in Dublin pre Budget 2024
- Meeting with selected Oireachtas members, local TDs and Senators at Chambers Ireland lobbying event in Dublin pre Budget 2024
Disability Federation of Ireland Housing
- Housing Strategy for Disabled People
Ibec · 3 returns Housing · Economic Development and Industry
- Revision of the National Planning Framework
- Growth of Shannon Airport and Project 2040
- Investment and enterprise priorities for the Mid-West Region
Threshold · 2 returns Housing
- Annual Report 2022 Launch Event
- Invited the DPO to launch Threshold's 2022 annual report
SSE plc Energy and Natural Resources
- Planning & Development (Amendment) Bill 2023
Pender & Associates Ltd · 2 returns Economic Development and Industry · Justice and Equality
- Visit to ALDI marquee at National Ploughing Championship
- Gambling Regulation Bill
SIPTU - Services Industrial Professional Trade Union Budgetary matters
- SIPTU Early Years Pre-budget submission
Inclusion Ireland Transport
- Invitation to speak at our event for the International Day of People with Disabilities
Solid Fuel Merchants Ireland Economic Development and Industry
- Highlighting Issues faced by Solid Fuel Merchants
Construction Industry Federation (CIF) Development and Zoning
- Meeting with Minister Kieran O'Donnell - Agenda items included Development Contribution Scheme Waiver, Finance, RZLT, County Development Plans, Planning, Budget Submission, National Development Plan and Construction Skills
Mental Health Reform Housing
- Meeting with Minister Kieran O'Donnell on the implementation of the National Housing Strategy for Disabled People 2022 – 2027
Glenveagh Properties Plc Housing
- Housing for All and National Planning Framework
Family Carers Ireland Community
- Differential Rent Scheme
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
Chambers Ireland Public Expenditure and Reform
- Policy Priorities for 2024
Institute of Professional Auctioneers and Valuers Justice and Equality
- Sought meeting to discuss the Seller's Legal Pack for Property Buyers Bill.
National Federation of Voluntary Service Providers Supporting People with Intellectual Disability Housing
- Supporting the implementation of the Housing Strategy for Disabled People
Rehab Group Budgetary matters
- Rehab organised a campaign around the priorities outlined in our pre-budget submission
Vulcan Consulting Limited Housing
- Housing for All and National Planning Framework
Women for Election Local Government
- We work on progressing Gender Equality across Irish Politics
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 Housing
- Met with the Minister O'Donnell as part of a coalition of members on the National Implementation Steering Group.
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.

Maurice Quinlivan — Sinn Féin 2 votes · 1 question · 27 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 1 total

Social 1 question
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Maurice Quinlivan asked the Minister for Social Protection what plans are being considered to allow unmarried partners to qualify for the widow's pension upon the death of their partner; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [56815/23]

New lobbying 27 returns

Shannon Group plc Transport
- Launch of Economic Impact Assessment Report
Community Law & Mediation · 3 returns Justice and Equality · Housing
- Annual Report and priorities for 2024
- Update on CLM’s Limerick service and policy priorities for 2024.
- Update on CLM’s Limerick service and policy priorities for 2024.
Rape Crisis Network Ireland Justice and Equality
- DSGBV Agency Bill
National Forum of Family Resource Centres CLG Children and Youth Affairs
- The FRC National Forum held a political engagement event on 26th of September 2023 in Dublin.
Irish Wildbird Conservancy Environment
- Nature Restoration Law
ALDI Ireland Economic Development and Industry
- Shared copy of ALDI report with invitation to discuss if desired
Ibec · 6 returns Economic Development and Industry · Employment
- Joint Committee on Enterprise, Trade and Employment's Examination of the proposed EU Late Payments Regulation
- Growth of Shannon Airport and Project 2040
- Impact of legislative burden on competitiveness
- Benefits of the Unitary Patent System to the higher education sector
- Ibec Manufacturing report and recommendations 2023
- Business priorities for Budget 2024
SIPTU - Services Industrial Professional Trade Union Budgetary matters
- SIPTU Early Years Pre-budget submission
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
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
Amazon Ireland Support Services Limited Economic Development and Industry
- Tour of Amazon fulfilment centre for the Oireachtas Committee on Enterprise, Trade and Employment
FleishmanHillard, Ireland Economic Development and Industry
- Data centres
Independent Broadcasters of Ireland Communications
- Briefing to all Oireachtas members on the current state of news & current affairs on Independent Radio
Wind Energy Ireland Energy and Natural Resources
- Briefing for Oireachtas members on wind energy in Ireland.
Creative Retail Distribution Limited Health
- Outreach to public representatives relating to e-cigarettes and vaping.

Willie O'Dea — Fianna Fáil 2 votes · 9 questions · 24 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 9 total

Social 4 questions
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Social Protection the reason a claim was cancelled after ten years, when the child (details supplied) in question still has the same diagnoses as they did ten years ago; if she will reinstate this claim immediately; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [56284/23]
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Social Protection the reason a person (details supplied) is only receiving €188 per week when they have three children; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1376/24]
- 2024-01-18 Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Social Protection when a decision will be made in relation to an application for a disability allowance by a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2147/24]
- 2024-01-18 Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Social Protection when a decision will be made in relation to an invalidity pension application by a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2170/24]
Health 3 questions
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Health the reason a person (details supplied) who is a quadriplegic, living at home and needs to attend hospital regularly via ambulance, cannot source an ambulance. [56837/23]
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Health the reason frontline employees of an organisation (details supplied) who were drivers and regularly collected essential care workers and service users from their homes at the height of the pandemic are not eligible for the pandemic special recognition payment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1348/24]
- 2024-01-18 Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Health the reason a person (details supplied) who is a quadriplegic living at home and needs to attend hospital regularly via ambulance, cannot source an ambulance, and as a result they have already missed crucial medical appointments because they cannot get the necessary ambulance transfer; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2146/24]
Education 2 questions
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Education if there will be a further round of funding allocations for the unsuccessful STEM learning grant applicants, particularly for DEIS schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1025/24]
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Education further to Parliamentary Question No. 205 of 10 October 2023, if she will respond to the issues raised as regards an improved pension (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1377/24]

New lobbying 24 returns

Community Law & Mediation · 3 returns Justice and Equality · Housing
- Annual Report and priorities for 2024
- Update on CLM’s Limerick service and policy priorities for 2024.
- Update on CLM’s Limerick service and policy priorities for 2024.
Limerick Youth Service Education and Training
- Advocate on behalf of Limerick Youth Service' Ability Programme which was coming to an end in December 2023 and the funding application submitted to secure the programme for a further 5 years.
RGDATA Employment
- Employment costs and the threat to local enterprises
ALDI Ireland Economic Development and Industry
- Shared copy of ALDI report with invitation to discuss if desired
Ibec Economic Development and Industry
- Investment and enterprise priorities for the Mid-West Region
SIPTU - Services Industrial Professional Trade Union Budgetary matters
- SIPTU Early Years 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
Family Carers Ireland Budgetary matters
- Pre Budget Submission
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 · 4 returns Agriculture · Finance
- Budget 2024
- Budget 2024 Briefing
- Farmers' Charter of Rights
- IFA Protests at Government "Think-Ins" re: Nitrates Derogation
Rehab Group · 3 returns Budgetary matters · Health · Education and Training
- Rehab organised a campaign around the priorities outlined in our pre-budget submission
- Oireachtas members and Councillors attended the 'Cup of Care' fundraising event in their local RehabCare facility on the 20th October 2023.
- 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.
Janssen Sciences Ireland UC Economic Development and Industry
- Site tour of Visioncare Limerick facility for Oireachtas members
Vulcan Consulting Limited Health
- Diabetes Policy in Ireland
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
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.