Cork North-Central — week of Mon, 13 May — Watch Them Work

What your Cork North-Central TDs did this week

Mon, 13 May – 19 May 2024 · 5 TDs · 4 bills voted on · 35 questions · 75 new lobbying filings

Votes this week

Future Ireland Fund and Infrastructure, Climate and Nature Fund Bill 2024: Report and Final Stages

2024-05-15 · 4 votes

An amendment to the bill · motion failed 49–61

Voted for 1 Thomas Gould

Voted against 2 Colm Burke · Pádraig O'Sullivan

Did not vote 2 Eoghan Kenny · Ken O'Flynn

An amendment to the bill · motion failed 49–59

Voted for 1 Thomas Gould

Voted against 2 Colm Burke · Pádraig O'Sullivan

Did not vote 2 Eoghan Kenny · Ken O'Flynn

An amendment to the bill · motion failed 33–74

Voted for 1 Thomas Gould

Voted against 2 Colm Burke · Pádraig O'Sullivan

Did not vote 2 Eoghan Kenny · Ken O'Flynn

The motion · motion passed 77–34

Voted for 2 Colm Burke · Pádraig O'Sullivan

Voted against 1 Thomas Gould

Did not vote 2 Eoghan Kenny · Ken O'Flynn

Affordable Housing

2024-05-15 · 3 votes

A sub-amendment · motion failed 47–65

Voted for 1 Thomas Gould

Voted against 2 Colm Burke · Pádraig O'Sullivan

Did not vote 2 Eoghan Kenny · Ken O'Flynn

An amendment to the bill · motion passed 66–47

Voted for 2 Colm Burke · Pádraig O'Sullivan

Voted against 1 Thomas Gould

Did not vote 2 Eoghan Kenny · Ken O'Flynn

The motion · motion passed 66–47

Voted for 2 Colm Burke · Pádraig O'Sullivan

Voted against 1 Thomas Gould

Did not vote 2 Eoghan Kenny · Ken O'Flynn

Challenges Facing the Childcare and Nursing Home Sectors

2024-05-15 · 2 votes

An amendment to the bill · motion passed 66–47

Voted for 2 Colm Burke · Pádraig O'Sullivan

Voted against 1 Thomas Gould

Did not vote 2 Eoghan Kenny · Ken O'Flynn

The motion · motion passed 66–47

Voted for 2 Colm Burke · Pádraig O'Sullivan

Voted against 1 Thomas Gould

Did not vote 2 Eoghan Kenny · Ken O'Flynn

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business

2024-05-14 · 1 vote

The week's Dáil business schedule · motion passed 68–53

Voted for 2 Colm Burke · Pádraig O'Sullivan

Did not vote 3 Eoghan Kenny · Ken O'Flynn · Thomas Gould

Colm Burke — Fine Gael 10 votes · 5 questions · 17 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 5 total

Education 3 questions
- 2024-05-14 Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Education the current status of an application by a school (details supplied) for reconfiguration and refurbishment; when it is likely that work will commence; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21452/24]
- 2024-05-14 Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Education if the school transport section will approve an application for school transport for a child (details supplied) with special educational needs; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21465/24]
- 2024-05-14 Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Education if consideration will be given to amending a stipulation (details supplied) in Circular Letter 0041/2023; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21736/24]
Rural 1 question
- 2024-05-14 Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the status of an application by an organisation (details supplied) to Pobal for funding for an additional full-time worker; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21729/24]
Social 1 question
- 2024-05-15 Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Social Protection the up-to-date status of a carers allowance application review (details supplied), given that further documentation was provided some time ago; when a decision will be reached; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22026/24]

New lobbying 17 returns

DEBRA Ireland Health
- Submission of Parliamentary Questions regarding gaps in the provision of services for people with Epidermolysis Bullosa
Alcohol Action Ireland · 2 returns Health
- Commercial Determinants of Health
- Alcohol policy development
Irish Heart Foundation · 4 returns Health · Environment
- Nicotine Pouches
- Tobacco and e-cigarettes
- Disposable e-cigarettes
- Tobacco 21 - Increasing the legal age of sale of tobacco from 18 to 21
Early Childhood Ireland Children and Youth Affairs
- Early Childhood Ireland - Barometer 2024
Endometriosis Association of Ireland Health
- Email Invitation to Political Panel Discussion
Kathleen O'Meara Public Affairs Consultant Health
- The need for a Clinical Care Programme for patients with Lung Fibrosis in Ireland
Dogs Trust Agriculture
- Oireachtas Members Briefing Session on Dog Breeding Establishments, Shock Collars, Microchipping and Breed Specific Legislation
GSK Health
- Immunisation policy
Edelman Ireland Agriculture
- Oireachtas Members Briefing Session on Dog Breeding Establishments, Shock Collars, Microchipping and Breed Specific Legislation
Irish Wildbird Conservancy Environment
- Marine Protected Area Legislation
Seqirus Health
- Invitation to participate in a roundtable on Winter pressures on the HSE
Dexcom Health
- Diabetes Policy in Ireland
LGBT Support and Advocacy Network Ireland CLG Health
- Health (Assisted Human Reproduction) Bill 2022 & Children and Family Relationships Amendment Bill 2023

Eoghan Kenny — Labour Party 0 votes · 0 questions · 0 new lobbying returns

Quiet week — no questions filed or new lobbying returns.

Ken O'Flynn — Independent Ireland 0 votes · 0 questions · 0 new lobbying returns

Quiet week — no questions filed or new lobbying returns.

Pádraig O'Sullivan — Fianna Fáil 10 votes · 17 questions · 6 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 17 total

Health 3 questions
- 2024-05-14 Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Health if consideration has or will be given to the relaxation of the five-year rule for farmers in respect of the nursing home support scheme (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21312/24]
- 2024-05-14 Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Health if he is aware of concerns regarding the relocation of paediatric services and-or ward in Cork (details supplied); if he or his Department has been briefed regarding the concerns in relation to this relocation; the capacity or number of beds available in the new paediatric unit in CUH; his views on whether it is sufficiently resourced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21730/24]
- 2024-05-15 Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Health the reason saw pallmeto is not reimbursed under the medical card scheme; if he will consider including same in the scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22023/24]
Further and Higher Education 3 questions
- 2024-05-14 Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science how his Department plans to promote continuous lifelong training for all; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21319/24]
- 2024-05-14 Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science how his Department plans to support skills related to both green and digital transition; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21320/24]
- 2024-05-14 Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if his Department plans to strengthen the system of mutual recognition of professional qualifications; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21322/24]
Environment 2 questions
- 2024-05-14 Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he will provide an update on the engagement his Department has had with local authorities to progress the next phase of the deposit-return scheme development and roll-out; the number of local authorities that have registered interest; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21563/24]
- 2024-05-14 Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications what measures are being taken to reduce the SEAI wait times which are currently in excess of 24-months; if consideration has been given to prioritising applications where an SEAI home upgrade would benefit a person’s health; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21562/24]
Social 2 questions
- 2024-05-14 Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Social Protection further to Parliamentary Question No. 976 of 17 January 2024, if it has an independent company with a service level agreement with the funder, the Citizens Information Board; if the Citizens Information Service has control to set and review their employees’ salary scales; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21473/24]
- 2024-05-16 Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Social Protection when a decision will be made on an invalidity pension application (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22205/24]
Defence 2 questions
- 2024-05-16 Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the number of applications to join that the Defence Forces have received since the start of 2023; how many were interviewed; how many were successful; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22097/24]
- 2024-05-16 Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the educational supports provided to members of the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22098/24]
Transport 2 questions
- 2024-05-16 Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Transport if he will provide on update on what engagement his Department has had with Bus Éireann to address the impact of the shortage of drivers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22022/24]
- 2024-05-16 Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Transport for an update on the implementation of the legislation required for speed limit reduction; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22021/24]
Justice 1 question
- 2024-05-14 Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Justice when naturalized Irish citizens who attended the citizenship ceremony on 26 February 2024 will receive their certificates; the reason for the ten-week delay; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21764/24]
Education 1 question
- 2024-05-15 Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Education if her Department will engage with a person (details supplied) regarding pay scale concerns; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21998/24]
Children 1 question
- 2024-05-15 Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth when a child (details supplied) will receive an assessment of need; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22000/24]

New lobbying 6 returns

DEBRA Ireland · 2 returns Health
- Submission of Parliamentary Questions regarding gaps in the provision of services for people with Epidermolysis Bullosa
- Engagement with TDs on Topical Debate around the Rare Disease Plan
Alcohol Action Ireland Health
- Sale of Alcohol Bill
Dogs Trust Agriculture
- Oireachtas Members Briefing Session on Dog Breeding Establishments, Shock Collars, Microchipping and Breed Specific Legislation
Edelman Ireland Agriculture
- Oireachtas Members Briefing Session on Dog Breeding Establishments, Shock Collars, Microchipping and Breed Specific Legislation
Irish Wildbird Conservancy Environment
- Marine Protected Area Legislation

Thomas Gould — Sinn Féin 9 votes · 11 questions · 7 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 11 total

Transport 5 questions
- 2024-05-14 Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Transport whether funding is available for infrastructure and traffic calming in Cloughduv village. [21645/24]
- 2024-05-14 Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Transport the reason the northern transport project for Cork city has not been included in the National Development Plan interactive transport map. [21671/24]
- 2024-05-14 Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Transport whether consideration will be given to providing a stop for the 203 bus in Onslow Gardens in Cork city, given it once stopped there. [21798/24]
- 2024-05-16 Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Transport whether a park-and-ride facility is planned for the north side of Cork city. [22096/24]
- 2024-05-16 Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Transport the reason the northern ring road was not included in the interactive Project 2040 map launched recently. [22095/24]
Environment 2 questions
- 2024-05-14 Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications whether consideration has been given to the establishment of a dumping taskforce in Cork city. [21616/24]
- 2024-05-14 Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications for an update on the National Broadband Plan in Cork. [21617/24]
Education 2 questions
- 2024-05-14 Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Education for an update on the provision of an additional school bus for a school (details supplied).; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21527/24]
- 2024-05-16 Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Education if she is aware that a person (details supplied) has not received the grant for special school transport this year and if she will instruct officials to make the payment.; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22280/24]
Housing 2 questions
- 2024-05-14 Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage whether funding is available for the taking-in-charge of estates. [21642/24]
- 2024-05-16 Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of HAP inspections carried out, the number that failed on first, second, third and so on, visit in 2023, by local authority, in tabular form; the action being taken against landlords who are refusing to carry out works; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22136/24]

New lobbying 7 returns

Heneghan PR Housing
- Briefing elected representatives on role and ambitions of the Housing Alliance
Alcohol Action Ireland Health
- Sale of Alcohol Bill
BeLonG To Youth Services Ltd. Justice and Equality
- Co-signatory to letter from the Coalition Against Hate Crime requesting clarification on Sinn Féin's position on the Criminal Justice (Incitement to Violence or Hatred and Hate Offences) Bill 2022.
Kathleen O'Meara Public Affairs Consultant Health
- The need for a Clinical Care Programme for patients with Lung Fibrosis in Ireland
Irish Wildbird Conservancy Environment
- Marine Protected Area Legislation
Focus Ireland Housing
- Correspondence with Oireachtas Housing Committee on Housing Miscellaneous Provisions Bill
LGBT Support and Advocacy Network Ireland CLG Health
- Health (Assisted Human Reproduction) Bill 2022 & Children and Family Relationships Amendment Bill 2023