Wicklow — week of Mon, 15 Jan

What your Wicklow TDs did this week

Mon, 15 Jan – 21 Jan 2024 · 5 TDs · 2 bills voted on · 71 questions · 326 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 Simon Harris · Stephen Donnelly · Steven Matthews

Voted against 1 Jennifer Whitmore

Did not vote 3 Edward Timmins · John Brady · Pat Casey

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 Jennifer Whitmore

Voted against 3 Simon Harris · Stephen Donnelly · Steven Matthews

Did not vote 3 Edward Timmins · John Brady · Pat Casey

Edward Timmins — Fine Gael 0 votes · 0 questions · 1 new lobbying return

New lobbying 1 return

Codling Wind Park Limited Energy and Natural Resources
- Proposed development of Offshore Renewable Energy Infrastructure by Codling Wind Park

Jennifer Whitmore — Social Democrats 2 votes · 55 questions · 49 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 55 total

Education 21 questions
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Education to outline the process for the establishment of an ASD unit, at both primary and post primary; the number of students/demand that needs to be present prior to the establishment of a unit; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [56585/23]
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Education whether there is a requirement for all new schools builds, extensions and refurbishment to provide an ASD or other specialised unit as part of the build; what steps can be taken in the event that no ASD unit was provided following such a refurbishment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [56586/23]
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Education to provide an update on the provision of SNAs for a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [56587/23]
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Education to provide an update on the possibility of a new special school for the south Wicklow area; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [56588/23]
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Education for a timeline for the roll-out of the school solar panel scheme, by county; the number of schools to receive panels in each instance; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [57057/23]
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Education the process by which schools will receive solar panels under the school solar panel scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [57058/23]
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Education the number and wattage of solar panels being provided to each school under the school solar panel scheme; whether the size/energy usage of the school is being taken into account in the scheme; the cost per school; if schools will automatically be connected to the grid for feed-in purposes; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [57059/23]
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Education if she will prioritise the construction of a school (details supplied) within its bundle, in light of the severe pressures on school places in the Greystones area; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [57236/23]
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Education for an update on the construction of an extension (details supplied); to outline the process that will apply for its construction; to provide timelines for its construction; if she will expedite this process; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [57237/23]
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Education for an update on the construction of an extension (details supplied); to outline the process that will apply for its construction; to provide timelines for its construction; if she will expedite this process; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [57238/23]
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Education if she has examined the need for an additional secondary school in the Greystones, Kilcoole and Newtownmountkennedy area, in light of the significant population increase in recent years and the current over subscription for places; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [57239/23]
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Education the details of efforts that have been put in place by her Department to increase the number of bus drivers available in order that the issues experienced with the school transport scheme will not be repeated for the 2024-2025 school year; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1380/24]
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Education the details of training programmes, including the cost of such programmes, being made available for those wishing to become qualified school bus drivers; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1382/24]
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Education if the oversubscription of schools, in particular second-level schools, resulting in children attending a school which is not geographically the closest to their home will be taken into consideration by her Department when deciding a student's eligibility for the school transport scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1384/24]
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Education what measures have been put in place to deal with the expected increase in applications and demand for the school transport scheme, in view of the announcement that the scheme will be free for those eligible for the 2024-2025 school year; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1385/24]
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Education the details of the required number of eligible students needed on a school bus route for a larger bus to be placed on the route under the school transport scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1386/24]
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Education if there is a requirement for eligible students to live within a certain distance of an already established school bus route for them to receive a place on the bus; her Department's policy for altering established bus routes to accommodate eligible students under the school transport scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1387/24]
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Education if school bus usage is recorded; if a minimum attendance is required for a student to continue to be eligible for their school bus place under the school transport scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1388/24]
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Education the details of the required number of eligible students needed for a new school bus route to be considered under the school transport scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1389/24]
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Education if her Department will consider some flexibility and work with families living in rural areas who are eligible for the school transport scheme to be able to avail of school bus services (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1390/24]
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Education to provide a list of the different school ethos's recognised by her Department in relation to the school transport scheme for secondary schools and second-level schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1391/24]
Health 16 questions
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Health to outline what regulations apply to the sale of non-inhalant nicotine products, such as pouches; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57069/23]
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Health if he is aware of the increased number of people under the age of 18 years using non-inhalant nicotine products, such as pouches; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57070/23]
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Health if any analysis has been undertaken as to the health risks associated with non-inhalant nicotine products, such as pouches, particularly to those under 18 years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57071/23]
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Health if his Department is tracking consumer rates of purchase and consumption of non-inhalant nicotine products, such as pouches; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57072/23]
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Health if he is aware that non-inhalant nicotine products are flavoured, brightly packaged, marketed, and given prime placement behind the counter in most stores in a similar fashion to vapes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57073/23]
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Health if he believes that non-inhalant nicotine products should be subject to the same plain packaging regulation as cigarettes are in Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57074/23]
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Health if he will examine the need to regulate the packaging, selling and advertising of non-inhalant nicotine products in Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57075/23]
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Health for an update on the provision of a 24-hour, 7-days-per-week ambulance service for Arklow and Baltinglass; if this service will be operational in 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57184/23]
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Health if he will provide a copy of staffing levels at the Arklow primary health centre; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57185/23]
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Health for a list of services that are currently available in the primary health facility in Arklow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57186/23]
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Health for an update and detailed timeline for the publication of the HSE review of the cariban reimbursement scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57190/23]
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Health how many patients to date have claimed reimbursement for cariban under the cariban reimbursement scheme which was introduced on 1 January 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57191/23]
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Health for an update and detailed timeline for the licencing of medications (details supplied); when they will be available to patients with a prescription from their GP; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57192/23]
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Health how many patients presented at hospital emergency rooms suffering from hyperemesis gravidarum between the period of 1 January 2022 and 1 January 2023 and for the period 1 January 2023 and 1 January 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57193/23]
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Health the number of patients who presented at hospital emergency rooms suffering from hyperemesis gravidarum between the period of 1 January 2022 and 1 January 2023 and for the period of 1 January 2023 and 1 January 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1021/24]
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Health if he is aware of the waiting list times for access to MRI scans for children in the public health service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1379/24]
Environment 6 questions
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he will provide details of the number of domestic solar PV upgrades undertaken in 2023; the average size in kw of those upgrades; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57060/23]
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the allowable size of invertors on residential solar units; whether there has been a change in the size permitted; if so, the reason change was made; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57061/23]
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if the targeted solar PV scheme for medically vulnerable persons is in operation; the process by which people can avail of this scheme; the size of unit available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57062/23]
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the number of homes upgraded to BER B2 under SEAI retrofitting in 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57063/23]
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the number of heat pumps installed on an annual basis in 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57064/23]
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the number of fully funded energy upgrades for low-income households; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57065/23]
Transport 5 questions
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Transport the number of electric State vehicles as a percentage of the overall number of State-owned vehicles in 2023, broken down into diesel/electric, electric, petrol/electric, petrol/plug-in; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57066/23]
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Transport the total number of cars registered, by fuel type in 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57067/23]
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Transport the number of EV charging points delivered, by county, in 2022 and 2023, respectively; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57068/23]
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Transport for a progress update on the Greystones Coast Guard station; when the tender process will be completed; the timeline for construction and completion; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57196/23]
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Transport to confirm which entities including public bodies under his remit are included in and required to implement the All-Ireland Pollinator Plan and if those not currently included will be added; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1499/24]
Agriculture 3 questions
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will ensure that no shipment of livestock transported by ship will leave when winds of force six or above are predicted, as recently happened in Foynes (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56594/23]
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine for an update on the regulation of pair trawling by pelagic trawlers within the six-mile limit; if there are plans to re-initiate a process for the ban on pair trawling within the six mile limit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57197/23]
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he has plans to undertake stock assessments of non-TAC species found and fished within the six mile limit; if he will consider applying the precautionary principle to the fishing/regulation of these stocks in the absence of scientific assessments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57198/23]
Public Expenditure 2 questions
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform for an update on the refurbishment of a Garda station (details supplied) what works will be undertaken; the timeline for their commencement and completion; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57194/23]
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform the progress update on the Greystones Coast Guard station; when the tender process will be completed; the timeline for construction and completion; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57195/23]
Housing 2 questions
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to confirm which entities including public bodies under his remit are included in and required to implement the Wildlife Amendment Act 2023; if those not currently included will be added; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1394/24]
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to confirm which entities including public bodies and Government Departments in and required to implement the All-Ireland Pollinator Plan; if those not currently included will be added; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1395/24]

New lobbying 49 returns

ActionAid Ireland · 6 returns Foreign Affairs
- Sent ActionAid's climate policy report "How the Finance Flows" by email to members of the Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach, to the Committee on Environment and Climate Action, and to the Committee on Foreign Affairs and Defence, and sent letters about the report to Tanaiste Micheal Martin, Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform Paschal Donohoe and an Taoiseach Leo Varadkar
- Emails sent to leaders and climate spokespeople for SF, SD, LAB and Paul Murphy and Minister Donohoe and McGrath encouraging support for Thomas Pringle motion on fossil fuel divestment. Explanations provided for why it should be supported.
- Email sent to Irish MEPs, all members of the Climate Committee of the Dáil, Thomas Pringle and Minister Ryan regarding the EU and Ireland's role in funding fossil fuels and agribusiness. Reports shared highlighting both the EU and Ireland role in same.
- COP28 Briefing sent to all Climate Committee Members of the Dáil, Minister Ryan and the head of the DFA delegation to COP28.
- Speaking at the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Environment and Climate Action in advance of COP28
- Requests sent to members of the Climate Committee to meet with Director of ActionAid Bangladesh to discuss COP28 and Climate Change.
Community Law & Mediation Environment
- Email to inform of climate litigation
Hanover Media Strategy Limited Transport
- Sharing MPI's recommendations for Budget 2024
Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation Health
- Pandemic special recognition payment
Fair Seas Ireland · 2 returns Environment
- 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 Agriculture
- Agri-Climate Rural Environment Scheme (ACRES)
An Taisce The National Trust for Ireland Environment
- Citizens Assembly on Biodiversity Loss
Mental Health Reform Budgetary matters
- Budget 2024
Multiple Sclerosis Ireland · 3 returns Health
- Christmas Cards sent to several Oireachtas members
- Pre-Budget submission sent to Oireachtas members
- Invitation to launch of National MS Respite Centre Business Case sent to Oireachtas members
EDF Renewables Ireland Limited Energy and Natural Resources
- Public policy and legislation concerning renewable energy in Ireland
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
Fórsa trade union Local Government
- Email sent to all TDs seeking support for Forsa's campaign to change legislation around waste management in Ireland. Specifically to facilitate insourcing or re-municipalisation of waste services.
Codling Wind Park Limited Energy and Natural Resources
- Proposed development of Offshore Renewable Energy Infrastructure by Codling Wind Park
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
National Youth Council of Ireland · 2 returns Arts · Transport
- Culture and Media Card
- Reduction of transport costs for those under 25 years
Family Carers Ireland · 2 returns Budgetary matters · Housing
- Pre Budget Submission
- housing
Irish Wildbird Conservancy Environment
- Marine Protected Area Legislation
Irish Association of Speech and Language Therapists Children and Youth Affairs
- Five representative HSCP organisations united to voice safety concern over Children’s Disabilities Services amid calls for consultation Occupational Therapists, Speech and Language Therapists, Social Workers, Physiotherapists and Psychologists express concerns regarding safety of Children’s Disability Services Unprecedented joint statement highlights level of concern over clinical governance and risk management
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
Christian Aid Ireland · 2 returns Foreign Affairs · Environment
- Global parliamentarian pledge on loss and damage
- Climate change: Loss & Damage research
Rare Diseases Ireland Health
- Request to follow up with Minister for Health on recruitment of Genomic Resource Associates
BiggerStage Economic Development and Industry
- The development of the unscripted production sector in Ireland
Friends of the Earth · 5 returns Energy and Natural Resources
- Briefing on Decarbonisation of Heat for Members of the Climate Committee
- COP28 negotiations on fossil fuel phase out and support for proposed Fossil Fuel Non Proliferation Treaty
- CRU and CCAC at Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment and Climate Action
- Statements on Energy Charter Treaty - Dáil debate 9 November
- Gas (Amendment) Bill
Oxfam Ireland Environment
- Lobbying for support for Oxfam Ireland's climate and biodiversity accountability campaign and during period of COP 28 climate conference
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
Natural Capital Ireland · 3 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.
- Natural Capital Ireland advocated for 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 relating to nature and biodiversity via social media posts tagging DoPs, also in conversation at the events mentioned below.
LGBT Support and Advocacy Network Ireland CLG Health
- Health (Assisted Human Reproduction) Bill 2022 & Children and Family Relationships Act 2015
Stop Climate Chaos coalition Energy and Natural Resources
- Reporting on Climate Action Plan 2023 under the 2021 Climate Act
Trócaire Foreign Affairs
- Climate Justice

John Brady — Sinn Féin 0 votes · 9 questions · 29 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 9 total

Children 5 questions
- 2024-01-17 Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the total number of households occupying international protection applicants in accommodation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56320/23]
- 2024-01-17 Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if there are plans to use a building (details supplied) as a direct provision centre; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56343/23]
- 2024-01-17 Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth to provide details of the amount of funding allocated to local authorities for the integration of IPAS and BOTP; what the funding was spent on, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56606/23]
- 2024-01-17 Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth for a list of all IPAS centres providing accommodation to beneficiaries of temporary protection; the breakdown of residents in each centre, by age bracket, relationship status and gender; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56726/23]
- 2024-01-17 Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the number of unannounced inspections of emergency and permanent IPAS centres providing accommodation to international protection applicants, either by IPAS officials or an independent inspectorate company carried out in 2022 and to date in 2023; the names of the centres which were subject to these inspections; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56727/23]
Foreign 1 question
- 2024-01-17 Deputy John Brady asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs the status of a passport application (details supplied) given the applicants travel date is imminent and all requested supporting documentation has been submitted; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56470/23]
Finance 1 question
- 2024-01-17 Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Finance if a scheme will be implemented to allow homeowners to buy back their mortgage from a vulture fund; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56616/23]
Housing 1 question
- 2024-01-17 Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to provide details of the amount of funding allocated to local authorities for the integration of IPAS and BOTP; what the funding was spent on, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56607/23]
Justice 1 question
- 2024-01-17 Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Justice to provide details of the number of persons applying for temporary protection in Ireland, who already applied under the Temporary Protection Directive in another EU member state, by the country where they previously applied, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [56364/23]

New lobbying 29 returns

Youth Work Ireland Children and Youth Affairs
- Informing members of our submission on the Action Plan for Youth Services
National Women's Council of Ireland Finance
- Budget 2024
Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation Health
- Pandemic special recognition payment
Free Legal Advice Centres (FLAC) Children and Youth Affairs
- 12 December 2023 Email issued to the members of the Oireachtas Committee on Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth about the proposedreferendums on ‘family’ and ‘care’, with FLAC’s preliminary analysis of the Referendum Bills attached.
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
National Youth Council of Ireland · 11 returns Arts · Education and Training · Social Protection · Employment · Transport · Housing · Children and Youth Affairs · Local Government
- Culture and Media Card
- Reduction of third level fees
- Rate of jobseekers' allowance for all young people aged under 25 years
- Sub-minima rates of National Minimum Wage
- Reduction of transport costs for those under 25 years
- Youth Housing
- Youth Homelessness Strategy and related matters
- Support for 'Vision for Youth Work'
- Vote at 16
- Funding for Youth Work Services
- Pre-Budget campaign 2024 for increased investment in youth work and young people
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
Irish Wildbird Conservancy Environment
- Marine Protected Area Legislation
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA · 2 returns Agriculture · Finance
- Budget 2024
- Budget 2024 Briefing
The Irish Society for Autism Health
- Made a submission on the provisions of the Autism Bill to Committee on Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth and separate communication with Sean Canney.
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
BiggerStage Economic Development and Industry
- The development of the unscripted production sector in Ireland
Oxfam Ireland · 2 returns Environment · EU Affairs
- Lobbying for support for Oxfam Ireland's climate and biodiversity accountability campaign and during period of COP 28 climate conference
- Lobbying for support for Business and Human Rights policies
Independent Broadcasters of Ireland Communications
- Briefing to all Oireachtas members on the current state of news & current affairs on Independent Radio
Christian Aid Ireland Foreign Affairs
- Human rights in Colombia, Cerrejón coal

Pat Casey — Fianna Fáil 0 votes · 0 questions · 54 new lobbying returns

New lobbying 54 returns

ActionAid Ireland Foreign Affairs
- Sent ActionAid's climate policy report "How the Finance Flows" by email to members of the Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach, to the Committee on Environment and Climate Action, and to the Committee on Foreign Affairs and Defence, and sent letters about the report to Tanaiste Micheal Martin, Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform Paschal Donohoe and an Taoiseach Leo Varadkar
NBI Infrastructure DAC Communications
- Engagement and information sharing regarding the delivery of broadband infrastructure as part of the National Broadband Plan.
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.
RGDATA Employment
- Employment costs and the threat to local enterprises
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 - Solar Leases
- Wind Farms
- CGT - Restoration of Indexation Relief
- Renewal of Agri-Tax Reliefs
- 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
- Tax Credit for Research Trials/Demonstration Farms
- Tax Treatment of Payments Received for Use of Forestry Land by a Third Party
Fórsa trade union Taxation
- Contact with certain TDs regarding the re-introduction of tax relief on union subscriptions in budget 2024.
JTI Ireland Limited Trade
- Seeking the opportunity to brief public representatives on the extent and impact of the illegal trade in tobacco products.
SSE plc Energy and Natural Resources
- Offshore Wind Energy Grid Connection
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,
Irish Cancer Society Health
- Early detection of child, adolescent and young adult cancers
Codling Wind Park Limited · 2 returns Energy and Natural Resources
- Proposed development of Offshore Renewable Energy Infrastructure by Codling Wind Park
- Planning and Development Bill 2023 and the impact on renewable projects
The Asthma Society of Ireland Health
- Invitation to attend the Asthma Society's 50th anniversary event at the Alex Hotel
Rehab Group Budgetary matters
- Rehab organised a campaign around the priorities outlined in our pre-budget submission
Irish Pharmaceutical Healthcare Association · 2 returns Health
- (1) Budget 2024 - the need for funding of new medicines. (2) Likely no provision for new developments funding to HSE for new medicines in Budget 2024. (3) Absence of funding for new medicines in Budget 2024. (4) Concerns relating to absence of funding for new medicines. (5) Trends in expenditure on medicines and savings so far under IPHA Framework Agreement 2021.
- (1) Reimbursement process improvements under consideration in the Mazar's Working Group. (2) Delays within Medicines Reimbursement System. (3) Preparation for negotiation of a Framework Agreement in 2025. (4) Process for allocation of funding to HSE for 2024 in relation to medicines.
Janssen Sciences Ireland UC 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
Creative Retail Distribution Limited Health
- Outreach to public representatives relating to e-cigarettes and vaping.
Vincent Jennings/Convenience Stores and Newsagents Association (CSNA) Health
- CSNA made detailed submissions regarding aspects of a Public Health Bill as it affected our members, particularly those selling tobacco and nicotine-inhaling products.
Dublin Rape Crisis Centre Justice and Equality
- Inform on the work of DRCC in the context of domestic, sexual and gender-based violence

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New lobbying 62 returns

Rosetta Care Ltd Health
- Increased funding and educational supports to nursing home operators
RIAI EU Affairs
- Delivering on the ambition of the New European Bauhaus to deliver people focused neighbourhoods, towns and cities
Irish Universities Association Budgetary matters
- Investing in skills & talent, and the capacity of Universities to support core national policies
Association of Optometrists Ireland Health
- 7.9.2023: Association of Optometrists (Optometry Ireland) sent a letter to Minister for Higher Education Simon Harris re level of capitation payment for Optometry students, calling for this to be raised.
Macra na Feirme Agriculture
- Macra Pilot Succession scheme
Chambers Ireland · 2 returns Education and Training · Taxation
- Querying in-company training budget allocation
- New Employer Reporting Requirements on Reportable Benefits
Rockwood Consulting ULC Housing
- Sought meeting to discuss the Seller's Legal Pack for Property Buyers Bill
Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation · 2 returns Health
- Apprenticeships and new pathways for nursing and midwifery
- Pandemic special recognition payment
Teachers' Union of Ireland Education and Training
- Meeting with Minister Harris about additional resources for apprentices
National Centre for Youth Mental Health Children and Youth Affairs
- Contact with Minister Simon Harris regarding resources for Further & Higher Education
TU Dublin Students' Union CLG · 2 returns Education and Training
- Student Charge Review
- Borrowing Framework
daa plc · 2 returns Transport
- Email to Oireachtas members to provide details of Infrastructure Application and link to virtual information room
- Letter to all Oireachtas Members to provide a briefing on Noise Management and Mitigation at Dublin Airport
Irish Penal Reform Trust Justice and Equality
- Submission made to the Prison Education Taskforce.
Hanover Media Strategy Limited Economic Development and Industry
- Meeting requests on foot of 21st Century Infrastructure: Accelerating Delivery of the National Digital Strategy
Ruhama Education and Training
- Invitation to speak at Ruhama Annual Report 2022 launch
Ibec · 4 returns Economic Development and Industry · Budgetary matters · Employment
- Unlocking the National Training Fund (NTF) surplus
- Budget 2024
- Ibec Manufacturing report and recommendations 2023
- Labour Employer Economic Forum
Skillnet Ireland Education and Training
- Engagement by representatives from Skillnet Ireland on the topic of Budget 2024.
Irish Council for International Students (ICOS) · 2 returns Education and Training
- Sent PQ to Minister Simon Harris via Deputy Ivana Bacik: To ask the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science when the new International Education Strategy for Ireland is due to be published. Ireland is the only country out of the UK, New Zealand, Canada, and Australia that does not have a current International Education Strategy in place and will the Minister make a statement on this matter.
- Requested to meet Minister Simon Harris and sent letter outlining concerns in relation to funding, housing, student safety, immigration
Cairn Homes plc Housing
- General conversations with various DPOs (listed below) on the Irish residential construction industry and the broader housing market.
Veterinary Ireland Agriculture
- Invitations to attend the Veterinary Ireland Annual General Meeting and Conference 24th November 2023.
Codling Wind Park Limited Energy and Natural Resources
- Proposed development of Offshore Renewable Energy Infrastructure by Codling Wind Park
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
Scale Ireland Education and Training
- Incentivising student entrepreneurship
Hume Brophy Agriculture
- Education opportunities in the Irish veterinary sector
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
Institute of Professional Auctioneers and Valuers Justice and Equality
- Sought meeting to discuss the Seller's Legal Pack for Property Buyers Bill.
Irish Wildbird Conservancy · 2 returns Environment
- Marine Protected Area Legislation
- Marine Protected Area Legislation
National Youth Council of Ireland Budgetary matters
- Skills Summary programme
National Federation of Voluntary Service Providers Supporting People with Intellectual Disability · 2 returns Budgetary matters · Education and Training
- 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
- Supporting the Learning without Limits Programme
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA · 3 returns Agriculture · Finance
- Budget 2024
- Budget 2024 Briefing
- National Ploughing Championships 2023 - IFA Stand
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
BiggerStage Economic Development and Industry
- The development of the unscripted production sector in Ireland
AA Ireland Limited Education and Training
- The Minister Simon Harris visited the AA Training Academy (which is focussed on training of apprentice car mechanics). During the visit it was suggested to Mr Harris that the Government might wish to consider using the training academy for its own training programmes.
Janssen Sciences Ireland UC Budgetary matters
- Engagement with Government Ministers about Budget 2024
Independent Broadcasters of Ireland Communications
- Briefing to all Oireachtas members on the current state of news & current affairs on Independent Radio
Marc Coleman Economic Development and Industry
- we circulated 4 general monthly briefings covering a range of policy issues which stated the case for reforms/policy changes in the areas of taxation, enterprise, further education and broadcasting. There was no specific advantage to us or our clients but we are registering this to err on side of caution.
Higher Education Colleges Association (HECA) Education and Training
- QQI charges for HECA member higher education institutions (HEIs).
AONTAS · 2 returns Education and Training
- AONTAS wrote to Minister Simon Harris to request a meeting to discuss financial challenges faced by adult learners and make policy recommendations as to how these could be addressed.
- Minister Simon Harris attended an AONTAS event on 15.11.23 aimed at highlighting the importance of adult and community education in driving social equality.
Dundalk Chamber Economic Development and Industry
- AMTCE
LauraLynn Ireland's Children's Hospice Budgetary matters
- Budget 2024 - LauraLynn Children's Hospice 2023 Pre-Budget Submission.
County Kildare Chamber Economic Development and Industry
- Kildare Chamber Dail Dinner
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
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) 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.
Dublin Chamber of Commerce Employment
- Apprenticeship position paper submitted to DFHERIS
The Union of Students in Ireland Budgetary matters
- USI's Pre-budget Lobbying during the Relevant Period