Waterford — week of Mon, 15 Jan

What your Waterford TDs did this week

Mon, 15 Jan – 21 Jan 2024 · 4 TDs · 2 bills voted on · 34 questions · 351 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 Marc Ó Cathasaigh · Mary Butler

Voted against 1 David Cullinane

Did not vote 2 Conor D McGuinness · John Cummins

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 David Cullinane

Voted against 2 Marc Ó Cathasaigh · Mary Butler

Did not vote 2 Conor D McGuinness · John Cummins

Conor D McGuinness — Sinn Féin 0 votes · 0 questions · 0 new lobbying returns

Quiet week — no questions filed or new lobbying returns.

David Cullinane — Sinn Féin 2 votes · 13 questions · 92 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 13 total

Health 10 questions
- 2024-01-17 Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the number of children who had presented at Children's Health Ireland emergency departments in 2023, by hospital, who were subsequently discharged to no fixed address, in tabular form. [1472/24]
- 2024-01-17 Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the details of the National Ambulance Service fleet for the period 2019-2024, inclusive, in tabular form; and the number of vehicles, by type. [1611/24]
- 2024-01-17 Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the details of the National Ambulance Service staff for the period 2019-204, inclusive, by grade, in tabular form. [1612/24]
- 2024-01-18 Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the number of acute inpatient beds in the hospital system; the number of beds he will add this year; and if he has secured funding for the needed and promised 1,500 beds. [2054/24]
- 2024-01-18 Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the number of hospital-initiated elective cancellations in 2023; and the number of elective procedures outsourced to private medicine in public hospitals or private hospitals in the same period. [2055/24]
- 2024-01-18 Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the number of posts available to the health service in 2024; the number of posts required for full implementation of the safe staffing framework; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2058/24]
- 2024-01-18 Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health his plans to respond to ESRI reports which have identified significant deficits and imbalances in critical healthcare infrastructure; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2059/24]
- 2024-01-18 Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health if he will comment on recent reports that suggest almost 107,000 adverse incidents reported within the health service and the significant rise in such incidents over the past five years; the steps or measures he has taken in view of these incidents; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2057/24]
- 2024-01-18 Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the timeframe for the completion of the independent review relating to the spina bifida programme at Temple St Hospital; if the review will include an analysis of the particular surgeon's practice at National Orthopaedic Hospital Cappagh as well as complex paediatric orthopaedic surgeries and the performance of relevant specialists across Children's Health Ireland sites to provide comparable data; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2056/24]
- 2024-01-18 Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the status of the cardiac services review; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2060/24]
Children 3 questions
- 2024-01-17 Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the number of children on disability service waiting lists for children’s disability networks teams, by CHO/CDNT at the end of each month of each year 2019-2023, inclusive, in tabular form; the average length of wait; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1889/24]
- 2024-01-17 Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the number of people on disability service waiting lists for each service type, excluding children’s disability network teams, at the end of each month of each year 2019-2023, inclusive, in tabular form;; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1890/24]
- 2024-01-17 Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the number of children on waiting lists for an assessment of need at the end of each month of each year 2019-2023, inclusive; the number overdue for completion; and the average length of wait, in tabular form. [1891/24]

New lobbying 92 returns

Screen Producers Ireland Arts
- Pre-Budget Submission Discussion
Irish Heart Foundation · 6 returns Health · Taxation
- Irish Heart Foundation health policy priorities
- Issues relating to Cardiovascular health, stroke and heart attack programmes, services and prevention
- Tobacco endgame for Ireland and the introduction of greater regulations on e-cigarettes.
- Sugar Sweetened Drinks Tax
- National Stroke Strategy 2022-2027
- Attendance at Sinn Fein Alternative Health Budget launch
Irish Family Planning Association Health
- National and international policy on sexual and reproductive health and rights
Cuala Senior Care Limited Health
- shared policy doc on home care reform
Healthy Homes Ireland Housing
- To secure meetings with elected/ designated officials in order to communicate the findings of Healthy Homes Ireland's report; 'Our place: Towards Healthier Greener Homes'
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
221+ Patient Suport Group Health
- Update on the experience of 221+ membership and call for the continued support of this cohort and the work of 221+. Tabling of 221+ Pre-Budget Submission with key advocacy and budgetary asks in relation to women's healthcare.
Padraig McKeon Health
- Participated in Leinster Houes briefing for Oireachtas members on behalf of 221+ Patient Support Group outlining requests for continued support for those impacted by the past missteps of CervicalCheck
Acquired Brain Injury Ireland Health
- 22/11/2023: Correspondence with Sinn Fein Health spokesperson David Cullinane re ABII's position on policy and finding for acquired brain injury
Croi - The West of ireland Cardiac Foundation Limited Health
- 13th December: Attendance at Oireachtas Joint Committee on Health Meeting to present and discuss issues around Cardiovascular Health. 13th December: Meeting with David Cullinane, TD, at Leinster House to discuss policy areas to address the burden of Cardiovascular Disease. 11th – 14th December: Participation in the “Vote Cardiovascular Health 2024” exhibition organised by the the European Alliance for Cardiovascular Health (EACH) at the European Parliament in Strasbourg.
Tramore Water Centre Group CLG Sports and Recreation
- Sports Capital funding application
Center for Independent Living Justice and Equality
- ILMI attending Sinn Fein ard Fheis on 9th November to promote role of ILMI as a national Disabled Persons Organisation (DPO) to realise UNCRPD
Shine Health
- Nicola Byrne (Shine CEO) held a meeting with the DPOs included below to inform them about Shine's services and discuss the overall provision of mental health services in Ireland.
National Women's Council of Ireland · 2 returns Finance · Health
- Budget 2024
- Abortion Legislation
Home and Community Care Ireland · 2 returns Health
- Meetings and briefings on general issues affecting home care sector
- Dissemination of HCCI publications and correspondence
Teiripe Pobail Éireann CLG · 2 returns Health · Budgetary matters
- CEO Sarah Jane Hennelly and Director Elizabeth McGuckin were invited by Deputy Mark Ward and Deputy David Cullinane to join a roundtable discussion regarding their policy "Priorities for Change in Health and Social Care".
- Pre-Budget Submission
Instinctif Partners Public Affairs Ireland Health
- To discuss the MFI pre-budget submission 2024
Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation · 2 returns Health
- Meeting with Sinn Fein spokesperson for health relating to issues in the health service affecting nurses and midwives
- Pandemic special recognition payment
ALONE Health
- Action plan to combat loneliness
National Centre for Youth Mental Health Children and Youth Affairs
- Meetings on Development of Mental Health Strategy for Sinn Fein
Hanover Media Strategy Limited · 3 returns Health
- Discussion on the level of influenza vaccine protection for the over 65 population in Ireland.
- Chronic kidney disease in Ireland: recommendations to improve health outcomes for chronic kidney disease patients and reduce healthcare costs.
- Introductory meeting
The Wheel Community
- General policy needs for the CV sector were discussed with each by Ivan Cooper, John Gallagher, and Emily Bourke.
Health Research Charities Ireland · 2 returns Health
- Response to Sinn Fein Priorities for Change in Health & Social Care, 2023 Consultation document
- Response to Sinn Fein Priorities for Change in Health & Social Care, 2023 Consultation document
BioMarin International Limited Health
- Rare disease policy in Ireland and the EU
Pinnacle Public Affairs Ltd Health
- Cardiovascular Health Policy in Ireland
Pieta House Health
- Requested statutory support for Pieta's self-harm and suicide intervention programmes and for full implementation of Sharing the Vision
JTI Ireland Limited · 2 returns Trade · Taxation
- To highlight the need to address the inconsistencies of current tobacco price lists displayed in retail outlets in relation to differing size, font, artwork and the selective nature of the products listed.
- JTI Ireland's Pre Budget 2024 Submission
BeLonG To Youth Services Ltd. · 2 returns Health
- Discussed the need for healthcare services to deliver timely care for trans people, following the best-practice guidelines developed by the World Health Organisation.
- Invitation to meet regarding Belong To’s work on gender-affirming healthcare
Mental Health Reform · 3 returns Budgetary matters · Health
- Budget 2024
- Roundtable Meeting held by Sinn Féin for consultation on their mental health draft policy document
- AV Room Briefing on MHR's Pre-Budget Submission 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
NCBI Health
- Mental Health Funding and Refor
The Ronald McDonald House Charity Ireland Health
- Ronald McDonald House Charity new House at the New Children's Hospital
Pender & Associates Ltd · 2 returns Health
- Meeting to discuss issues of concern to homecare sector.
- Medicines policy
Foróige, National Youth Development Organisation · 2 returns Children and Youth Affairs
- Pre-budget campaign to increase funding for youth work in Budget 2024
- Attendance at the Sinn Féin Ard Fheis
The Asthma Society of Ireland · 2 returns Budgetary matters · Health
- Pre-Budget Submission from the Asthma Society of Ireland
- Invitation to attend the Asthma Society's 50th anniversary event at the Alex Hotel
Irish Dental Association Health
- Email response document to David Culliane TD, December 12, 2023
Epilepsy Ireland · 2 returns Social Protection · Health
- Advocating for changes to the Department's Free Travel scheme.
- Seeking response to PQs on epilepsy services
Waterford Chamber of Commerce · 2 returns Transport · Economic Development and Industry
- Train timetables
- Economic development of Waterford
Irish Cancer Society · 2 returns Social Protection · Health
- Energy hardship research findings
- Alternative Health Budget 2024
Ability West Employment
- Email send to public representations in relation to the Section 39 pay parity issue and impending strike that was threatened in October 2023
Chambers Ireland Public Expenditure and Reform
- Policy Priorities for 2024
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
Irish Kidney Association · 2 returns Health
- Submission on Renal Health and Transplantation Services
- Human tissue bill, proposed amendments to Irish bill
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA · 2 returns Agriculture · Finance
- Budget 2024
- Budget 2024 Briefing
Irish Council for Civil Liberties Health
- The O'Shea Review of Abortion Care
Rehab Group · 3 returns Budgetary matters · Public Expenditure and Reform · Education and Training
- Rehab organised a campaign around the priorities outlined in our pre-budget submission
- Meeting Sinn Féin public representatives at Ard Fheis
- Engagement with Minister Simon Harris and members of Oireachtas to seek a sustainable funding model for the National Learning Network
Irish Pharmaceutical Healthcare Association · 2 returns Health
- Review of EU Council and Parliament process for proposed amendments to pharmaceutical legislation.
- (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.
Vulcan Consulting Limited · 5 returns Health
- Diabetes Policy in Ireland
- Rare Disease Policy
- Rare Disease Policy in Ireland
- Strategic Operations in Ireland & Medicines Policy
- EU Pharmaceutical Strategy
Janssen Sciences Ireland UC Budgetary matters
- Engagement with Oireachtas members on the need for new development funding for new medicines reimbursements in 2024
Independent Broadcasters of Ireland Communications
- Briefing to all Oireachtas members on the current state of news & current affairs on Independent Radio
Dexcom Health
- Diabetes Policy in Ireland
Irish Hospital Consultants Association · 2 returns Health
- Pre-budget submission concerning the 2023 health budget on increased capacity and resourcing needs of acute hospital and mental health services, recruitment and retention of consultants, and clinical indemnity.
- 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.
Social Innovation Growth Fund Ireland Limited trading as Rethink Ireland. Community
- Meeting with Sinn Fein Front Bench Spokespersons
John Gallagher Community
- Promotion of Policies of The Wheel for charity, social enterprise and community and voluntary 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 Council for Psychotherapy Health
- On 30/11/2023, ICP, on behalf of our members, made its submission to CORU detailing our key concerns & recommendations re: the proposed Standards of Proficiency & Criteria for Education & Training Programmes for Psychotherapists. ICP Submission to CORU http://tinyurl.com/23w34sfe

John Cummins — Fine Gael 0 votes · 0 questions · 58 new lobbying returns

New lobbying 58 returns

Screen Producers Ireland Arts
- Pre-Budget Submission Discussion
Property Owners Association of Ireland Limited (IPOA) Budgetary matters
- Budgetary measures required to prevent the exodus of residential landlords.
Tramore Water Centre Group CLG Sports and Recreation
- Sports Capital funding application
Rockwood Consulting ULC Housing
- Discussed the General Scheme of Right to Purchase Bill
RGDATA Employment
- Employment costs and the threat to local enterprises
ALONE Housing
- Housing Adaptation Grants
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA · 32 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
- 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
ALDI Ireland Economic Development and Industry
- Shared copy of ALDI report with invitation to discuss if desired
Institute of Professional Auctioneers and Valuers · 3 returns Justice and Equality · Housing
- Hosted an Oireachtas Briefing on the benefits of the Seller's Legal Pack Bill for consumers.
- Invitation to discuss pre-legislative scrutiny of the Residential Tenancies (Right to Purchase) Bill.
- Submission on the General Scheme of the Residential Tenancies (Right to Purchase) Bill.
Threshold · 2 returns Housing
- Invited the DPO to participate in a roundtable discussion on the private rental sector
- Emailed TD's and Senators regarding the outcome of Threshold's latest campaign and shared report.
Ibec Economic Development and Industry
- Business priorities for Budget 2024
SSE plc Energy and Natural Resources
- Planning & Development (Amendment) Bill 2023
FleishmanHillard, Ireland Economic Development and Industry
- Sale of Alkermes Athlone manufacturing facility
Waterford Chamber of Commerce · 2 returns Transport · Sports and Recreation
- Train timetables
- South East bid to host World Rally Championship
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,
Q4PR Housing
- Briefing on IRES and discussion on housing sector
Construction Industry Federation (CIF) Development and Zoning
- Meeting between South East Branch CIF & Senator John Cummins covering Finance, Social Housing,ESB, RZLT, County Development Plan, Planning, CIF Budget Submission, NDP, Skills Requirements.
Glenveagh Properties Plc Housing
- Housing for All and National Planning Framework
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
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
Irish Hotels Federation Tourism
- Seeking Government measures to support recovery and growth of Ireland's tourism and hospitality industry

Mary Butler — Fianna Fáil 2 votes · 0 questions · 99 new lobbying returns

New lobbying 99 returns

Rosetta Care Ltd Health
- Increased funding and educational supports to nursing home operators
Bloomfield Health Services Health
- Mental Health Services at Bloomfield Health Services
Screen Producers Ireland Arts
- Pre-Budget Submission Discussion
Irish Heart Foundation Health
- Commission on Care for Older Persons
ARI Community
- The aim of this engagement was to advocate for the creation of an Independent Commissioner for Older People, who would serve as a dedicated advocate and representative for the older population in Ireland.
Irish Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - IACP Health
- IACP Pre-Budget Submission 2024
Macra na Feirme Agriculture
- Macra Pre Budget submission
Stratagem (NI) Ltd Health
- Provision of audiology services and eye care services
Irish Rural Link Co-Operative Society Limited Community
- National Meals on Wheels Conference
Tramore Water Centre Group CLG Sports and Recreation
- Sports Capital funding application
Shine · 2 returns Health
- Nicola Byrne ( Shine CEO) invited Minister of State Mary Butler to attend the Headline Media Awards
- Nicola Byrne ( Shine CEO) invited Minister of State Mary Butler to launch the Dublin Green Ribbon Campaign
National Women's Council of Ireland Health
- Care for Older Persons
Society of the Irish Motor Industry Taxation
- Budget 2024 - the key issues for SIMI in Budget 2024 is taxation and incentive policy in relation to motor vehicles, particularly Electric Vehicle (EV) Supports and EV charging infrastructure and in relation to tax, no increases in VRT, Road Tax or BIK in Budget 2024.
Home and Community Care Ireland Health
- Meetings and briefings on general issues affecting home care sector
Teiripe Pobail Éireann CLG · 2 returns Budgetary matters
- CEO Sarah Jane Hennelly joined Mental Health Reform for an AV room briefing to TDs and Senators in Leinster House on September 26th regarding the upcoming Budget.
- Pre-Budget Submission
Instinctif Partners Public Affairs Ireland Health
- To discuss the MFI pre-budget submission 2024
Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation Health
- Pandemic special recognition payment
3Ts (Turn the Tide of Suicide) Health
- 3Ts Meeting with Minister Mary Butler TD Minister of State in Department of Health (Mental Health and Older People)
Bon Secours Health System CLG Health
- Fair Deal Scheme rate issue.
ALONE Health
- Action plan to combat loneliness
National Centre for Youth Mental Health Children and Youth Affairs
- Visit by Minister Butler to Jigsaw Tipperary
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA · 42 returns Taxation · Agriculture · Health · 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
- Nursing Homes Support Scheme - Fair Deal Scheme (Amendments)
- Tillage Exceptional Aid
- 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
- Green Ribbon Walks 2023 - IFA's Let's Talk and Walk
- Farmers' Charter of Rights
- IFA Protests at Government "Think-Ins" re: Nitrates Derogation
- IFA Prostate Cancer Awareness
- 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
- National Ploughing Championships 2023 - IFA Stand
Irish Association of Social Workers Health
- The IASW as a member organisation of the Mental Health Reform supported a letter to An Taoiseach, Leo Varadkar urging Government to invest an additional €115M in Ireland’s mental health services including €25M for voluntary and community providers to meet the growing demand for support
Pieta House Health
- Requested statutory support for Pieta's self-harm and suicide intervention programmes and for full implementation of Sharing the Vision
Ibec Economic Development and Industry
- Enterprise and investment priorities for the South East region
College of Psychiatrists of Ireland Health
- Request for College meeting with Minister Butler, DoH, Mental Health unit.
Mental Health Reform · 4 returns Budgetary matters · Health
- Budget 2024
- AV Room Briefing on MHR's Pre-Budget Submission 2024
- Presentation of MHR's Pre-Budget Submission to Minister Mary Butler
- Launch of Digital Inclusion and Access to Mental Health Services Report
Multiple Sclerosis Ireland · 3 returns Health
- Christmas Cards sent to several Oireachtas members
- Pre-Budget submission sent to Oireachtas members
- Invitation to launch of National MS Respite Centre Business Case sent to Oireachtas members
The Alzheimer Society of Ireland · 4 returns Health
- Dementia Awareness Session Leinster House (pre event planning and event delivery) hosted by All Party Oireachtas Group on Dementia.
- Informal discussions on The ASI Pre Budget submission and call for increased funding in Budget 2024
- Making Dungarvan a dementia inclusive town
- General discussion around dementia funding and services and supports at Mallow Day Centre Opening
Nursing Homes Ireland · 2 returns Health
- NHI met with Minister Butler and Dept of Health Officials for a roundtable event to discuss the status of the Nursing Home Expert Panel's 86 Recommendations and invited stakeholders to provide their feedback.
- NHI wrote to Minister Butler following a parliamentary response provided by the Minister to Deputy Marian Harkin in Dáil Éireann on 28th November 2023.
Waterford Chamber of Commerce · 2 returns Transport · Economic Development and Industry
- Train timetables
- Economic development of Waterford
Federation of Optometrists and Dispensing Opticians Health
- Our chair Garvan Mulligan wrote to the Minister of State (Department of Health) on 28 September 2023, requesting further information on the COSS fees and contract review.
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
Vodafone Ireland Communications
- To provide an overview of the Tozi App developed between the Vodafone Foundation and DCU that provides key features and benefits for teenagers to address their overall online safety and wellbeing.
Chambers Ireland Public Expenditure and Reform
- Policy Priorities for 2024
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
The Psychological Society of Ireland Health
- PSI's role on CORU's Expert Advisory Board and the PSI's position on the regulation of the profession of psychology.
FODO Ireland Health
- Clinical pathways and professional development
Autism Spectrum Information, Advice and Meeting Point Ltd, Trading as AsIAm · 2 returns Health
- Met with the Minister of State for Mental Health and department officials to discuss the recommendations made by the Joint Oireachtas Committee's final report on Autism.
- 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
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
Irish Council for Psychotherapy · 2 returns Budgetary matters · Health
- Mental Health Reform Members' Letter To An Taoiseach, Leo Varadkar http://tinyurl.com/4y5dyz5f
- On 30/11/2023, ICP, on behalf of our members, made its submission to CORU detailing our key concerns & recommendations re: the proposed Standards of Proficiency & Criteria for Education & Training Programmes for Psychotherapists. ICP Submission to CORU http://tinyurl.com/23w34sfe
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.