Longford-Westmeath — week of Mon, 15 Jan

What your Longford-Westmeath TDs did this week

Mon, 15 Jan – 21 Jan 2024 · 5 TDs · 2 bills voted on · 79 questions · 298 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 Joe Flaherty · Peter Burke · Robert Troy

Voted against 1 Sorca Clarke

Did not vote 2 Kevin Boxer Moran · Micheál Carrigy

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 Sorca Clarke

Voted against 3 Joe Flaherty · Peter Burke · Robert Troy

Did not vote 2 Kevin Boxer Moran · Micheál Carrigy

Kevin Boxer Moran — Independent 0 votes · 0 questions · 0 new lobbying returns

Quiet week — no questions filed or new lobbying returns.

Micheál Carrigy — Fine Gael 0 votes · 0 questions · 67 new lobbying returns

New lobbying 67 returns

Oxfam Ireland Foreign Affairs
- Oxfam calls for Ireland's elected representatives to ensure international law is respected in Israel Gaza conflict, call for a permanent ceasefire and humanitarian access.
Irish Rural Link Co-Operative Society Limited Community
- Irish Rural Link Information Day in Buswells Hotel
NBI Infrastructure DAC Communications
- Engagement and information sharing regarding the delivery of broadband infrastructure as part of the National Broadband Plan.
National Gallery of Ireland Arts
- A tour of the Lavery: On Location exhibition for members of the Joint Houses of Oireachtas Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport and Media
Retailers Against Smuggling Trade
- To measure the impact that the Public Health Bill could have on illegal trade and smuggling of vapes and tobacco
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA · 36 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 - Solar Leases
- Wind Farms
- CGT - Restoration of Indexation Relief
- Renewal of Agri-Tax Reliefs
- National Liming Programme
- Agri-Climate Rural Environment Scheme (ACRES) - Tranche 2
- Budget 2024 Briefing
- Residential Zoned Land Tax (RZLT)
- Brexit Adjustment Reserve (BAR) Funding
- 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
Hanover Media Strategy Limited Transport
- Correspondence regarding the Taxi Supply Shortage
Ibec Food
- Drinks Ireland policy priorities for 2024
SIPTU - Services Industrial Professional Trade Union Budgetary matters
- Budget lobbying for the Big Start Campaign. Seeking budget funding towards; Early Years Educators/managers pay, funding for further education course, funding for AIM to support children with additional needs, funding for an equal participation model and funding to explore public provision of childcare.
Screen Producers Ireland · 2 returns Arts
- contacting media committee to inform them of our relevant policy positions
- call to detail position SPI policy position
The Alzheimer Society of Ireland Health
- Dementia Awareness Session Leinster House (pre event planning and event delivery) hosted by All Party Oireachtas Group on Dementia.
The Irish Traveller Movement Justice and Equality
- Hate Crime and Hate Speech Against Travellers Criminal Justice (Incitement to Violence or Hatred and Hate Offences) Bill 2022,
The Asthma Society of Ireland Health
- Invitation to attend the Asthma Society's 50th anniversary event at the Alex Hotel
Irish Council for Civil Liberties Communications
- Briefing Note on Disinformation
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
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 · 7 returns Education and Training · Health
- Undertook an extensive campaign of engage to seek to influence proposed guidelines on the use of seclusion and restraint in education settings.
- AsIam launched a report that examined the experiences of children of the primary school system, the research was carried out with ATU and with support from IHREC.
- Engaged with Micheal Carrigy on a Commencement Matter relating to access to private services for those awaiting timely assessment
- Supported the Houses of the Oireachtas in the achievement of AsIAm Autism-Friendly Accreditation
- Continued to campaign for the full implementation of the Final Report of the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Autism, including legislating for a National Autism Strategy
- Held a meeting between the Youth Leadership Team and Minister Rabbitte
- Following a recommendation by the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Autism, and in the context of the HSE Children's Disability Grant Round, engaged with a number of key officials and decision makers on an AsIAm proposal to establish a number of one-stop-shops in Ireland
Creative Retail Distribution Limited Health
- Outreach to public representatives relating to e-cigarettes and vaping.
National Youth Council of Ireland Budgetary matters
- NYCI Local Champions Programme and Youth Work funding in Budget 2024
NewsBrands Ireland · 2 returns Justice and Equality · Communications
- Reform of defamation laws
- Consultation on Future Business model plans and long-term vision for the media sector
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 Bioenergy Association Energy and Natural Resources
- Invitation to bioenergy briefing seminars across the midlands under the auspices of IrBEA's National Just Transition funded Midlands Bioenergy Development Programme and highlighted the opportunities for the development of bioenergy businesses within the National Just Transition catchment area.

Peter Burke — Fine Gael 2 votes · 13 questions · 28 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 13 total

Education 3 questions
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Education the criteria used to allocate funding under the STEM grants for schools; if funding will be allocated again in 2024; if a school application (details supplied) will be reviewed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [57375/23]
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Education what criteria was used to allocate funding under the STEM grants for schools; if funding will be allocated again in 2024; if a school application (details supplied) will be reviewed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [57382/23]
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Education if there have been changes to the Irish curriculum for senior cycle students of Irish (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1803/24]
Health 3 questions
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Health if she will consider providing financial support/ funding to a foundation (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56739/23]
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Health if he will extend eligibility to the long-term illness scheme for reimbursement of blood glucose test strips (insulin and metformin) to all women who develop gestational diabetes during pregnancy; if he agrees with the decision to remove them from the scheme and if he will now reverse that decision; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1804/24]
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Health the number of women who developed gestational diabetes during pregnancy in each of the years 2018, 2019, 2020 and 2021; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1805/24]
Social 2 questions
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Social Protection if, in the case of 80-year-olds, she will consider the widening of the income brackets to qualify for fuel allowance; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [57120/23]
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Social Protection if a school (details supplied) can be considered for the hot meals programme due to roll-out shortly; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1250/24]
Agriculture 2 questions
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will revise the criteria for the current ACRES scheme. [57016/23]
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if in relation to the SCEP scheme the reason the terms and conditions with regard to animal star ratings of the contract have changed after commencement of the contract; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57108/23]
Public Expenditure 1 question
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform what progress has been made on reviewing the criteria of qualification for the occupational supplementary pension in relation to allowing part-time work in addition to a pro-rata pension; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57225/23]
Housing 1 question
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will provide details on the vacant tax levy for a person (details supplied). [56794/23]
Children 1 question
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth to provide an update on when applications for compensation for mother and baby homes in Tuam will be opened. [56795/23]

New lobbying 28 returns

The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA · 9 returns EU Affairs · Agriculture · Finance · Taxation
- Brexit Stakeholder Forum
- Budget 2024
- Budget 2024
- National Liming Programme
- Agri-Climate Rural Environment Scheme (ACRES) - Tranche 2
- Budget 2024 Briefing
- Residential Zoned Land Tax (RZLT)
- Brexit Adjustment Reserve (BAR) Funding
- National Ploughing Championships 2023 - IFA Stand
Cooley Distillery Economic Development and Industry
- Changes to one of the licences for Kilbeggan Distillery
FTI Consulting Health
- Jazz Pharmaceuticals' invitation to attend event marking its 20th anniversary
Ibec · 4 returns Economic Development and Industry · Food · Communications
- Enterprise and investment priorities for the Midlands Region
- Irish Whiskey production and exports
- Drinks Ireland policy priorities for 2024
- Scam calls and texts
Multiple Sclerosis Ireland Health
- Invite sent to Oireachtas members in the Longford-Westmeath Constituency to attend MS Ireland National Conference
SIPTU - Services Industrial Professional Trade Union · 2 returns Budgetary matters · Justice and Equality
- Budget lobbying for the Big Start Campaign. Seeking budget funding towards; Early Years Educators/managers pay, funding for further education course, funding for AIM to support children with additional needs, funding for an equal participation model and funding to explore public provision of childcare.
- Pension Promise Campaign - regarding the Governments commitment iin the Roadmap for PEnsion Reform 2018 - 2023 for a state contributory pension payment of no less than 34% of average earnings.
FleishmanHillard, Ireland Economic Development and Industry
- Sale of Alkermes Athlone manufacturing facility
Veterinary Ireland Agriculture
- Invitations to attend the Veterinary Ireland Annual General Meeting and Conference 24th November 2023.
Ability West Employment
- Email send to public representations in relation to the Section 39 pay parity issue and impending strike that was threatened in October 2023
The Asthma Society of Ireland Health
- Invitation to attend the Asthma Society's 50th anniversary event at the Alex Hotel
National Federation of Voluntary Service Providers Supporting People with Intellectual Disability Budgetary matters
- Calling for funding in Budget 2024 to ensure the sustainability of vital services for people with Intellectual Disabilities and Autism under the overarching themes of Equal Rights, Equal Opportunities and Equitable Resourcing
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
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.
Irish Bioenergy Association Energy and Natural Resources
- Invitation to bioenergy briefing seminars across the midlands under the auspices of IrBEA's National Just Transition funded Midlands Bioenergy Development Programme and highlighted the opportunities for the development of bioenergy businesses within the National Just Transition catchment area.

Robert Troy — Fianna Fáil 2 votes · 12 questions · 60 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 12 total

Health 5 questions
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health if he will urgently re-examine the boundary re-alignments of primary and disability services nationally, given it has caused serious issues in some parts of south Westmeath (details supplied). [56505/23]
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health if he will extend eligibility to the long-term illness scheme for reimbursement of blood glucose test strips (insulin and metformin) to all women who develop gestational diabetes during pregnancy; if he agrees with the decision to remove them from the scheme and if he will now reverse that decision; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1064/24]
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health if he will outline the number of women who develop gestational diabetes during pregnancy in each of the years 2018, 2019, 2020 and 2021; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1065/24]
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health if he will expedite the provision of home help services for a person (details supplied). [1503/24]
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health if she will carry out a review of a fair deal application (details supplied). [1743/24]
Social 2 questions
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Social Protection the qualifying criteria for the fuel allowance; if it is correct that any form of income from work in a household will disqualify an applicant; if she agrees that the fuel allowance should be subject to a straight means test at all times, whether income is derived from work or social welfare; and if she will agree to a full review of the eligibility criteria for fuel allowance. [57019/23]
- 2024-01-18 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will allow an appeal for domiciliary care allowance (details supplied). [2256/24]
Children 2 questions
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if a payment will be expedited for a person (details supplied) under the mother and baby home redress scheme. [56637/23]
- 2024-01-18 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if he will provide an update on a placement appeal for a person (details supplied). [2262/24]
Education 1 question
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Education if STEM grants are awarded on a lottery basis; and the reason schools are required to submit a comprehensive, time-consuming application, that is not even considered when the grants are being allocated. [1320/24]
Tourism 1 question
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if she will ensure a club (details supplied) is awarded a suitable sports capital grant. [1584/24]
Agriculture 1 question
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine what negotiations were had with the Minister for Finance regarding the recent VAT changes on excluding farm equipment on the VAT rebate scheme; and if he plans to discuss this matter further with the Minister for Finance. [57333/23]

New lobbying 60 returns

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.
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 relief for the Genuine Farmer
- Budget 2024
- 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
- Farmers' Charter of Rights
- IFA Protests at Government "Think-Ins" re: Nitrates Derogation
- 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
St Hilda's Services · 3 returns Budgetary matters · Children and Youth Affairs · Finance
- Annual Funding / Budget for Disability Services
- Additional Children's Respite Services
- Looking for help in relation to a Cast Funding Application
FTI Consulting Health
- Jazz Pharmaceuticals' invitation to attend event marking its 20th anniversary
Hanover Media Strategy Limited Transport
- Correspondence regarding the Taxi Supply Shortage
Ibec Economic Development and Industry
- Enterprise and investment priorities for the Midlands Region
Multiple Sclerosis Ireland Health
- Invite sent to Oireachtas members in the Longford-Westmeath Constituency to attend MS Ireland National Conference
SIPTU - Services Industrial Professional Trade Union · 2 returns Budgetary matters · Justice and Equality
- Budget lobbying for the Big Start Campaign. Seeking budget funding towards; Early Years Educators/managers pay, funding for further education course, funding for AIM to support children with additional needs, funding for an equal participation model and funding to explore public provision of childcare.
- Pension Promise Campaign - regarding the Governments commitment iin the Roadmap for PEnsion Reform 2018 - 2023 for a state contributory pension payment of no less than 34% of average earnings.
FleishmanHillard, Ireland Economic Development and Industry
- Sale of Alkermes Athlone manufacturing facility
The Alzheimer Society of Ireland Health
- Dementia Inclusive Communities - Mullingar
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 Housing
- housing
The Asthma Society of Ireland Health
- Invitation to attend the Asthma Society's 50th anniversary event at the Alex Hotel
National Federation of Voluntary Service Providers Supporting People with Intellectual Disability Budgetary matters
- Calling for funding in Budget 2024 to ensure the sustainability of vital services for people with Intellectual Disabilities and Autism under the overarching themes of Equal Rights, Equal Opportunities and Equitable Resourcing
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
Insurance Ireland Banking and Financial Institutions
- On behalf of members to inform discussion of insurance issues surrounding thatch insurance within government, including giving evidence at a Joint Oireachtas Committee hearing
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
Pender & Associates Ltd Justice and Equality
- Gambling Regulation Bill
John Gallagher Communications
- Roll-out of mobile telephony infrastructure nationally
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.
Irish Bioenergy Association Energy and Natural Resources
- Invitation to bioenergy briefing seminars across the midlands under the auspices of IrBEA's National Just Transition funded Midlands Bioenergy Development Programme and highlighted the opportunities for the development of bioenergy businesses within the National Just Transition catchment area.

Sorca Clarke — Sinn Féin 2 votes · 43 questions · 26 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 43 total

Education 25 questions
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Education the number of times an organisation (details supplied) has requested a meeting with her; and the number of meetings that have actually taken place. [56831/23]
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Education the estimated cost of introducing free school books to fifth and sixth year students, in tabular form. [57350/23]
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Education if she will provide a list of where the funding allocated for SEN in Budget 2024 is being spent, in tabular form. [57352/23]
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Education if she plans to ensure that data will be collected on the educational outcomes for people of the deaf and of the hearing communities. [57354/23]
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Education if she will consider publishing centralised data every year on the number of children with SEN without an appropriate school place. [57356/23]
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Education the estimated cost of increasing the number of educational psychologists by 40%. [57357/23]
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Education the estimated cost of employing a full-time guidance counsellor in every secondary school and an additional position for schools over 500 pupils. [57359/23]
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Education to explain in detail how the allocation of STEM funding for schools was conducted and decided; and if a school's application (details supplied) was considered. [1148/24]
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Education when the ICT grant will be paid to primary schools for 2023/2024; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1149/24]
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Education the reason funding for the ICT grant was not paid to schools for the school year 2022/2023 despite it being listed as a grant that was due to schools. [1150/24]
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Education if she has plans to read and accept further applications for STEM funding in 2024; and if an application by a school (details supplied) was considered. [1305/24]
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Education if she plans to introduce the Brain Calm Programme to the curriculum in primary schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1319/24]
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Education if she will consider developing new school playground guidelines and undertake an analysis of spaces and funds for schools to create different outdoor areas to address the different needs of children, based on the playground initiative introduced by a school (details supplied). [1332/24]
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Education if she will consider funding playground initiatives similar to the one introduced by a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1333/24]
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Education when her Department expects the refurbishment works at a school (details supplied) will be completed; and the estimated cost for these works. [1464/24]
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Education the number of spaces by ASD units in primary schools in Sligo, by school, in tabular form. [1465/24]
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Education the number of teachers on the substitute supply panel in Cavan at present; and the number in 2020, in tabular form. [1466/24]
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Education the number of ICT grants awarded to post primary schools in County Kerry. [1467/24]
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Education when the construction works at a school (details supplied) will be completed. [1468/24]
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Education what supports have been put in place for students who require the support of an SNA during oral examinations; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1480/24]
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Education her plans to ensure that students with special educational needs (SEN) receive the necessary accommodations for the oral examinations due to take place this Easter; her plans to ensure that students with SEN have equity of access to and participation in assessment and examination activities; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1481/24]
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Education further to Parliamentary Question No. 614 of 21 March 2023, the status of the work referred to relating to school caretakers; and when this work will be progressed and completed. [1568/24]
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Education what plans are in place to ensure school caretakers will be afforded the opportunity to avail of a similar deal as school secretaries. [1569/24]
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Education to provide an update on any recent engagements her Department has had with a union (details supplied) with regard to school caretakers. [1570/24]
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Education when a survivor (details supplied) will receive housing supports and the owed services as promised; if she can provide an update on this particular case; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1590/24]
Further and Higher Education 4 questions
- 2024-01-18 Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if he has undergone any research that explores the impact of accommodation (lack of) on student retention rate. [1923/24]
- 2024-01-18 Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science what the increase is in PLC places for 2024 across Longford-Westmeath ETB; and what new areas in PLCs will be available for 2024. [1921/24]
- 2024-01-18 Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the plans he has in place to ensure that one-third of higher education teaching staff do not leave Ireland (details supplied). [1922/24]
- 2024-01-18 Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if there are plans to extend teacher training in the Technological University of the Shannon, Athlone. [2685/24]
Social 3 questions
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Social Protection the estimated cost of providing school meals to every primary school where there is established deprivation but no DEIS classification, by county, in tabular form. [57349/23]
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will provide a list of the total number of children who have received the back-to-school payment to date; the number of children who are expected to receive the payment in the coming weeks; and the total amount spent on this allowance to date, in tabular form. [57351/23]
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Social Protection the estimated cost of introducing a permanent ISL voucher scheme. [57353/23]
Health 3 questions
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health the number of WTE nurses working in the accident and emergency department of Mullingar Regional Hospital as of 5 January 2024; and if he will provide same figures as of 5 January 2021, in tabular form. [1470/24]
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health if he will extend eligibility for the long-term illness scheme for reimbursement of blood glucose test strips (insulin and metformin) to all women who develop gestational diabetes during pregnancy; if he agrees with the decision to remove them from the scheme; if he will reverse that decision; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1619/24]
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health the number of women who developed gestational diabetes during pregnancy in each of the years 2018 to 2021; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1620/24]
Foreign 2 questions
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will enact the Occupied Territories Bill 2018; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1000/24]
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will invoke the UN Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide in relation to the activities of Israel in Palestine since October 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1002/24]
Children 2 questions
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the estimated cost of resourcing supports for students with SEN, including proper access to therapeutic supports in mainstream schools and reducing waiting times for assessments, in tabular form. [57355/23]
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the estimated cost of establishing an initial panel of 200 speech and language therapists for schools as a shared resource. [57358/23]
Finance 1 question
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Finance if he will enact the Illegal Israeli Settlements Divestment Bill 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1001/24]
Enterprise 1 question
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment to provide an update on the Working Time (Reproductive Health Related Leave) Bill 2021 in relation to fertility treatment and miscarriage leave. [1462/24]
Justice 1 question
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Justice further to Parliamentary Question No. 357 of 21 November 2023, if she has received the necessary information from the Garda authorities to have this PQ answered. [1469/24]
Rural 1 question
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development if a fund is available to assist in the procurement of C02 alarms for vulnerable people and people in isolated areas. [1672/24]

New lobbying 26 returns

Irish Rural Link Co-Operative Society Limited Community
- Irish Rural Link Information Day in Buswells Hotel
National Women's Council of Ireland Finance
- Budget 2024
Free Legal Advice Centres (FLAC) Children and Youth Affairs
- 12 December 2023 Email issued to the members of the Oireachtas Committee on Gender Equality about the proposed referendums on ‘family’ and ‘care’, with FLAC’s preliminary analysis of the Referendum Bills attached.
Gibney Communications Education and Training
- To promote investment in research and development and skills for physics and physics-based industries in Ireland.
FTI Consulting Health
- Jazz Pharmaceuticals' invitation to attend event marking its 20th anniversary
Gaeloideachas Education and Training
- An gá le hathruithe agus polasaithe nua a thacódh le naíonraí, scoileanna lán-Ghaeilge, agus scoileanna Gaeltachta
Ibec Economic Development and Industry
- Enterprise and investment priorities for the Midlands Region
Multiple Sclerosis Ireland Health
- Invite sent to Oireachtas members in the Longford-Westmeath Constituency to attend MS Ireland National Conference
SIPTU - Services Industrial Professional Trade Union · 2 returns Budgetary matters · Justice and Equality
- Budget lobbying for the Big Start Campaign. Seeking budget funding towards; Early Years Educators/managers pay, funding for further education course, funding for AIM to support children with additional needs, funding for an equal participation model and funding to explore public provision of childcare.
- Pension Promise Campaign - regarding the Governments commitment iin the Roadmap for PEnsion Reform 2018 - 2023 for a state contributory pension payment of no less than 34% of average earnings.
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
FleishmanHillard, Ireland Economic Development and Industry
- Sale of Alkermes Athlone manufacturing facility
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 · 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
Apple Distribution International Ltd. Education and Training
- Introductory meeting to update on Apple's activities in education and the approach to digital classrooms in the Irish and comparative European education systems
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
Social Innovation Growth Fund Ireland Limited trading as Rethink Ireland. Community
- Meeting with Sinn Fein Front Bench Spokespersons
The Union of Students in Ireland Gaeltacht
- Conradh na Gaeilge Lobby Day Attended by USI Officer
Irish Bioenergy Association Energy and Natural Resources
- Invitation to bioenergy briefing seminars across the midlands under the auspices of IrBEA's National Just Transition funded Midlands Bioenergy Development Programme and highlighted the opportunities for the development of bioenergy businesses within the National Just Transition catchment area.