Tipperary North — week of Mon, 13 May — Watch Them Work

What your Tipperary North TDs did this week

Mon, 13 May – 19 May 2024 · 3 TDs · 3 bills voted on · 34 questions · 12 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 Alan Kelly

Did not vote 2 Michael Lowry · Ryan O'Meara

An amendment to the bill · motion failed 49–59

Voted for 1 Alan Kelly

Did not vote 2 Michael Lowry · Ryan O'Meara

An amendment to the bill · motion failed 33–74

Voted against 1 Alan Kelly

Did not vote 2 Michael Lowry · Ryan O'Meara

The motion · motion passed 77–34

Voted for 1 Alan Kelly

Did not vote 2 Michael Lowry · Ryan O'Meara

Affordable Housing

2024-05-15 · 3 votes

A sub-amendment · motion failed 47–65

Voted for 1 Alan Kelly

Did not vote 2 Michael Lowry · Ryan O'Meara

An amendment to the bill · motion passed 66–47

Voted against 1 Alan Kelly

Did not vote 2 Michael Lowry · Ryan O'Meara

The motion · motion passed 66–47

Voted against 1 Alan Kelly

Did not vote 2 Michael Lowry · Ryan O'Meara

Challenges Facing the Childcare and Nursing Home Sectors

2024-05-15 · 2 votes

An amendment to the bill · motion passed 66–47

Voted against 1 Alan Kelly

Did not vote 2 Michael Lowry · Ryan O'Meara

The motion · motion passed 66–47

Voted against 1 Alan Kelly

Did not vote 2 Michael Lowry · Ryan O'Meara

Alan Kelly — Labour Party 9 votes · 27 questions · 2 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 27 total

Transport 26 questions
- 2024-05-14 Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for Transport if he will increase the total amount of funding in 2024 given to Carlow County Council to help improve road surfaces throughout that local authority area, given the bad weather over the past nine months. [21577/24]
- 2024-05-14 Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for Transport if he will increase the total amount of funding in 2024 given to Cavan County Council to help improve road surfaces throughout that local authority area, given the bad weather over the past nine months. [21579/24]
- 2024-05-14 Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for Transport if he will increase the total amount of funding in 2024 given to Clare County Council to help improve road surfaces throughout that local authority area, given the bad weather over the past nine months. [21580/24]
- 2024-05-14 Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for Transport if he will increase the total amount of funding in 2024 given to Cork County Council to help improve road surfaces throughout that local authority area, given the bad weather over the past nine months. [21581/24]
- 2024-05-14 Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for Transport if he will increase the total amount of funding in 2024 given to Donegal County Council to help improve road surfaces throughout that local authority area, given the bad weather over the past nine months. [21582/24]
- 2024-05-14 Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for Transport if he will increase the total amount of funding in 2024 given to Dublin County Council to help improve road surfaces throughout that local authority area, given the bad weather over the past nine months. [21583/24]
- 2024-05-14 Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for Transport if he will increase the total amount of funding in 2024 given to Galway County Council to help improve road surfaces throughout that local authority area, given the bad weather over the past nine months. [21584/24]
- 2024-05-14 Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for Transport if he will increase the total amount of funding in 2024 given to Kerry County Council to help improve road surfaces throughout that local authority area, given the bad weather over the past nine months. [21585/24]
- 2024-05-14 Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for Transport if he will increase the total amount of funding in 2024 given to Kildare County Council to help improve road surfaces throughout that local authority area, given the bad weather over the past nine months. [21586/24]
- 2024-05-14 Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for Transport if he will increase the total amount of funding in 2024 given to Kilkenny County Council to help improve road surfaces throughout that local authority area, given the bad weather over the past nine months. [21587/24]
- 2024-05-14 Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for Transport if he will increase the total amount of funding in 2024 given to Laois County Council to help improve road surfaces throughout that local authority area, given the bad weather over the past nine months. [21594/24]
- 2024-05-14 Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for Transport if he will increase the total amount of funding in 2024 given to Leitrim County Council to help improve road surfaces throughout that local authority area, given the bad weather over the past nine months. [21595/24]
- 2024-05-14 Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for Transport if he will increase the total amount of funding in 2024 given to Limerick County Council to help improve road surfaces throughout that local authority area, given the bad weather over the past nine months. [21596/24]
- 2024-05-14 Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for Transport if he will increase the total amount of funding in 2024 given to Longford County Council to help improve road surfaces throughout that local authority area, given the bad weather over the past nine months. [21597/24]
- 2024-05-14 Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for Transport if he will increase the total amount of funding in 2024 given to Louth County Council to help improve road surfaces throughout that local authority area, given the bad weather over the past nine months. [21598/24]
- 2024-05-14 Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for Transport if he will increase the total amount of funding in 2024 given to Mayo County Council to help improve road surfaces throughout that local authority area, given the bad weather over the past nine months. [21599/24]
- 2024-05-14 Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for Transport if he will increase the total amount of funding in 2024 given to Meath County Council to help improve road surfaces throughout that local authority area, given the bad weather over the past nine months. [21600/24]
- 2024-05-14 Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for Transport if he will increase the total amount of funding in 2024 given to Monaghan County Council to help improve road surfaces throughout that local authority area, given the bad weather over the past nine months. [21601/24]
- 2024-05-14 Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for Transport if he will increase the total amount of funding in 2024 given to Offaly County Council to help improve road surfaces throughout that local authority area, given the bad weather over the past nine months. [21602/24]
- 2024-05-14 Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for Transport if he will increase the total amount of funding in 2024 given to Roscommon County Council to help improve road surfaces throughout that local authority area, given the bad weather over the past nine months. [21603/24]
- 2024-05-14 Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for Transport if he will increase the total amount of funding in 2024 given to Sligo County Council to help improve road surfaces throughout that local authority area, given the bad weather over the past nine months. [21604/24]
- 2024-05-14 Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for Transport if he will increase the total amount of funding in 2024 given to Waterford County Council to help improve road surfaces throughout that local authority area, given the bad weather over the past nine months. [21605/24]
- 2024-05-14 Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for Transport if he will increase the total amount of funding in 2024 given to Westmeath County Council to help improve road surfaces throughout that local authority area, given the bad weather over the past nine months. [21606/24]
- 2024-05-14 Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for Transport if he will increase the total amount of funding in 2024 given to Wexford County Council to help improve road surfaces throughout that local authority area, given the bad weather over the past nine months. [21607/24]
- 2024-05-14 Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for Transport if he will increase the total amount of funding in 2024 given to Wicklow County Council to help improve road surfaces throughout that local authority area, given the bad weather over the past nine months. [21608/24]
- 2024-05-14 Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for Transport if he will increase the total amount of funding in 2024 given to Tipperary County Council to help improve road surfaces throughout that local authority area, given the bad weather over the past nine months. [21609/24]
Health 1 question
- 2024-05-14 Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for Health the number of WTE consultant general adult psychiatrists with a special interest in substance misuse in the CHO 3 mental health services in the years of 2023 and to date in 2024, in tabular form. [21684/24]

New lobbying 2 returns

221+ Patient Suport Group Health
- Contacted TD with regards to sponsor a briefing for us in the Oireachtas
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA Agriculture
- Event to acknowledge Tim Cullinan's term as IFA President

Michael Lowry — Independent 0 votes · 7 questions · 10 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 7 total

Education 3 questions
- 2024-05-14 Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Education if she will provide assistance to a person (details supplied) regarding the ongoing issue pertaining to this child’s ability to obtain an ASD primary school place for the 2024/2025 academic year; the steps being taken by her Department to address the issues highlighted; if she will confirm that this child will receive an ASD primary school place for the 2024/2025 academic year; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21510/24]
- 2024-05-14 Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Education to explain the recent budget cuts to the national school summer programme, known as the July provision, which supports students with complex needs (details supplied); if she will outline, given that only a third of primary schools are offering this programme, the steps that are being taken to encourage wider participation and ensuring that the reduced budget does not deter schools from participating in the national school summer programme; if she will outline plans to address this disparity and ensure equal opportunities; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21662/24]
- 2024-05-14 Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Education for an update on the application for additional accommodation submitted by a school (details supplied) in November 2023; if the Department has considered the request for a new mainstream classroom and accommodation for this new autism class, given the significant demand indicated by the National Council for Special Education and the willingness of the board of management to facilitate such classes; if the Department can provide a timeline for the approval process, considering the urgency expressed by the school due to the approaching end of term and the need to plan for new classes and appoint a contractor for the necessary works; if the Minister will expedite the approval process to alleviate the concerns of the school and the board; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21682/24]
Housing 2 questions
- 2024-05-16 Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage for an update on the timeline for the establishment of the nature advisory council, as recommended in the 2021 strategic review of the National Parks and Wildlife Service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22297/24]
- 2024-05-16 Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the way he plans to ensure rural interests such as those of farmers and game clubs are fully included in discussions and consultations regarding future policy on hunting and conservation, including discussions and consultations at ministerial-level meetings; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22298/24]
Children 1 question
- 2024-05-14 Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if he will provide an update on the level of funding available to private ECCE preschool providers; if he plans to review the funding allocation within this sector; if he is aware of requests for an increase in ECCE rates, in line with inflation from such private ECCE preschool providers (details supplied); his views on whether the level of funding is sufficient; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21207/24]
Transport 1 question
- 2024-05-16 Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Transport to provide an update on the progress being made to improve a dangerous and busy junction on the outskirts of Thurles, County Tipperary, given that Turtulla Cross and this section of the N62 has been the location of a number of serious and fatal occurrences over the years; what safety works and junction redesign can be carried out at this junction on the N62 to improve safety for all road users; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21915/24]

New lobbying 10 returns

Alcohol Action Ireland Health
- Sale of Alcohol Bill
Kathleen O'Meara Public Affairs Consultant · 3 returns Health · Justice and Equality · Transport
- The need for a Clinical Care Programme for patients with Lung Fibrosis in Ireland
- The need for amendments to the Gambling Regulation Bill to meet the concerns of charities which are fundraising
- Lobbying by a group of CIE pensioners for the Minister for Transport to require the Board of CIE to increase their pension
Hanover Media Strategy Limited Transport
- Correspondence regarding the Taxi Supply Shortage
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA · 5 returns Agriculture · EU Affairs · Taxation
- Ash Dieback
- EU Farmer Protests - Solidarity of Irish Farmers
- Tillage Expansion and Sustainability Scheme
- Event to acknowledge Tim Cullinan's term as IFA President
- Residential Zoned Land Tax (RZLT)

Ryan O'Meara — Fianna Fáil 0 votes · 0 questions · 0 new lobbying returns

Quiet week — no questions filed or new lobbying returns.