Wicklow — week of Mon, 13 May — Watch Them Work

What your Wicklow TDs did this week

Mon, 13 May – 19 May 2024 · 5 TDs · 4 bills voted on · 7 questions · 142 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 2 Jennifer Whitmore · John Brady

Voted against 2 Stephen Donnelly · Steven Matthews

Did not vote 3 Edward Timmins · Pat Casey · Simon Harris

An amendment to the bill · motion failed 49–59

Voted for 2 Jennifer Whitmore · John Brady

Voted against 2 Stephen Donnelly · Steven Matthews

Did not vote 3 Edward Timmins · Pat Casey · Simon Harris

An amendment to the bill · motion failed 33–74

Voted for 1 John Brady

Voted against 3 Jennifer Whitmore · Stephen Donnelly · Steven Matthews

Did not vote 3 Edward Timmins · Pat Casey · Simon Harris

The motion · motion passed 77–34

Voted for 3 Jennifer Whitmore · Stephen Donnelly · Steven Matthews

Voted against 1 John Brady

Did not vote 3 Edward Timmins · Pat Casey · Simon Harris

Affordable Housing

2024-05-15 · 3 votes

A sub-amendment · motion failed 47–65

Voted for 2 Jennifer Whitmore · John Brady

Voted against 2 Stephen Donnelly · Steven Matthews

Did not vote 3 Edward Timmins · Pat Casey · Simon Harris

An amendment to the bill · motion passed 66–47

Voted for 2 Stephen Donnelly · Steven Matthews

Voted against 2 Jennifer Whitmore · John Brady

Did not vote 3 Edward Timmins · Pat Casey · Simon Harris

The motion · motion passed 66–47

Voted for 2 Stephen Donnelly · Steven Matthews

Voted against 2 Jennifer Whitmore · John Brady

Did not vote 3 Edward Timmins · Pat Casey · Simon Harris

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 Stephen Donnelly · Steven Matthews

Voted against 2 Jennifer Whitmore · John Brady

Did not vote 3 Edward Timmins · Pat Casey · Simon Harris

The motion · motion passed 66–47

Voted for 2 Stephen Donnelly · Steven Matthews

Voted against 2 Jennifer Whitmore · John Brady

Did not vote 3 Edward Timmins · Pat Casey · Simon Harris

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business

2024-05-14 · 1 vote

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

Voted for 3 Simon Harris · Stephen Donnelly · Steven Matthews

Voted against 2 Jennifer Whitmore · John Brady

Did not vote 2 Edward Timmins · Pat Casey

Edward Timmins — Fine Gael 0 votes · 0 questions · 2 new lobbying returns

New lobbying 2 returns

The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA · 2 returns Agriculture · EU Affairs
- Wicklow County Council - Enough is Enough Campaign
- EU Farmer Protests - Solidarity of Irish Farmers

Jennifer Whitmore — Social Democrats 10 votes · 4 questions · 23 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 4 total

Housing 2 questions
- 2024-05-15 Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he intends to initiate a national oiled wildlife response; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22064/24]
- 2024-05-15 Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the support he is providing to volunteer groups to help with the effects of the recently found oiled seabirds along the east coast; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22065/24]
Environment 1 question
- 2024-05-14 Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications to detail the process for the establishment of Re-Turn Ireland; the governance structures of that entity; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21899/24]
Transport 1 question
- 2024-05-14 Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Transport in respect of the High Court judgement in relation to the 1951 CIÉ superannuation scheme, what measures are now in place to ensure that the benefits of the 1951 scheme for active members will be protected and maintained; when the 1951 scheme pensioners will be awarded their long-awaited pension increase; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21680/24]

New lobbying 23 returns

National Youth Council of Ireland · 13 returns Employment · Housing · Children and Youth Affairs · Health · Arts · Transport · Education and Training · Justice and Equality
- Living Wage and young people
- Housing issues for young people
- Funding for Youth Work Services and related matters
- Policy change to address housing issues for young people
- Youth Homelessness Strategy and related matters
- Sub-minima rates of National Minimum Wage
- Youth Mental Health Services
- Investment in youth arts and culture
- Rural transport for young people
- Third level and apprenticeship fees
- National Strategy for Women and Girls and related matters
- Research proposal to understand experience of ethnic minority young people and unemployment
- Pathways to Work strategy
Alcohol Action Ireland Health
- Sale of Alcohol Bill
221+ Patient Suport Group Health
- Request for Information and Statement of Concern regarding the Health (Assisted Human Reproduction) Bill 2022
Saint John of God Community Services Limited · 2 returns Finance
- looking for assistance to secure funding for St John of God Community Services
- Seeking assistance to secure extra funding
Early Childhood Ireland Children and Youth Affairs
- Early Childhood Ireland - Barometer 2024
Royal College of Physicians of Ireland Health
- Correspondence with Oireachtas members
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
Treoir (Federation of Services for Unmarried Parents and their Children) Children and Youth Affairs
- Information on the referenda and on impact for Kinship Carers
LGBT Support and Advocacy Network Ireland CLG Health
- Health (Assisted Human Reproduction) Bill 2022 & Children and Family Relationships Amendment Bill 2023

John Brady — Sinn Féin 10 votes · 0 questions · 21 new lobbying returns

New lobbying 21 returns

National Youth Council of Ireland · 16 returns Employment · Local Government · Housing · Children and Youth Affairs · Justice and Equality · Health · Arts · Transport · Education and Training
- Living Wage and young people
- Encouraging youth participation in Democracy
- Housing issues for young people
- Support for 'Vision for Youth Work'
- Youth Justice funding
- Funding for Youth Work Services and related matters
- Policy change to address housing issues for young people
- Youth Homelessness Strategy and related matters
- Sub-minima rates of National Minimum Wage
- Youth Mental Health Services
- Investment in youth arts and culture
- Rural transport for young people
- Third level and apprenticeship fees
- National Strategy for Women and Girls and related matters
- Research proposal to understand experience of ethnic minority young people and unemployment
- Pathways to Work strategy
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.
Saint John of God Community Services Limited · 2 returns Finance
- looking for assistance to secure funding for St John of God Community Services
- Seeking assistance to secure extra funding
Early Childhood Ireland · 2 returns Children and Youth Affairs
- Early Childhood Ireland Policy Proposal: A Single Agency for Early Years and School Age Care
- Early Childhood Ireland Policy Proposal on Closures

Pat Casey — Fianna Fáil 0 votes · 0 questions · 2 new lobbying returns

New lobbying 2 returns

Licensed Vintners Association Transport
- Highlight the need for more taxis in Ireland
Hanover Media Strategy Limited Transport
- Correspondence regarding the Taxi Supply Shortage

Simon Harris — Fine Gael 1 vote · 0 questions · 59 new lobbying returns

New lobbying 59 returns

Outhouse CLG · 2 returns Justice and Equality
- Dublin City Centre Taskforce
- Far right activity and its impact on LGBTQ+ people.
British Irish Chamber of Commerce Education and Training
- Higher Education & Research Conference
Parkinson's Ireland Health
- Various politicians were lobbied to support increased HSE section 39 funding for Parkinson's Ireland. In addition lobbying took place on improving public services for people with Parkinson's and increased spending in this area.
Independent Broadcasters of Ireland Arts
- Introduction of myself as new CEO and request with Minister. Lobbying also took place to seek changes to Gambling Regulation legislation. This legislation had potential to stop charity fundraising bingo games from being adevertised during the day on radio.
Alcohol Action Ireland · 2 returns Health · Justice and Equality
- Sale of Alcohol Bill
- Operation Encompass
Bus Éireann Education and Training
- Informal discussion at World Skills event RDS 20-22 September 2023 followed up email to Department of Higher Education seeking formal meeting in March 2024.
BeLonG To Youth Services Ltd. Justice and Equality
- Co-signatory to letter from the Coalition Against Hate Crime outlining the need to fulfil the Programme for Government commitment to introduce hate crime legislation, and revise and update existing legislation on incitement to hatred.
The Open Doors Initiative Justice and Equality
- Request for support and funding for community photography project involving former prisoners and employment support programme in partnership with Oberstown Centre.
Licensed Vintners Association · 2 returns Trade · Justice and Equality
- Cumulative Impact of Government Labour Market Policy on the Licensed Trade
- Sale of Alcohol Bill
Irish Petrol Retailers Association · 2 returns Taxation
- Lobbying to stop the restoration of excise duty
- Lobbying to stop the restoration of excise duty
St. Francis Hospice Dublin Health
- Representations to progress publication of new Palliative Care Policy for Adults
Youth Advocate Programmes Ireland CLG Children and Youth Affairs
- YAP Ireland Annual Report 2023
National Disability Services Association · 3 returns Justice and Equality
- Disability Rights
- Disability Rights
- Letter from ODG requesting oversight of NDIS to rest with Taoiseach's office
Saint John of God Community Services Limited · 2 returns Finance
- looking for assistance to secure funding for St John of God Community Services
- Seeking assistance to secure extra funding
Caitríona Ní Aimhirgín Sports and Recreation
- Funding application support for the Rural Recreation and Development Fund
Instinctif Partners Public Affairs Ireland Health
- Invitation to provide an address at the annual Medicines for Europe 2024 conference - 12 - 13 June in Dublin
Early Childhood Ireland Children and Youth Affairs
- Specific Early Childhood Ireland's proposals for Early Years and School Age Care
Safetynet Primary Care Housing
- International Protection Applicants sleeping rough in City Centre
Irish League of Credit Unions · 2 returns Banking and Financial Institutions · Education and Training
- Letter of invitation to address our Annual General Meeting and discuss credit union legislation and regulations
- Meeting to discuss possible Credit Union apprenticeship scheme
Royal College of Physicians of Ireland Health
- Correspondence with Oireachtas members
Mediahuis Ireland Group Limited Justice and Equality
- defamation reform
Coalition 2030 Environment
- Request that Deputies support the Future Generations Commission Bill 2023
Construction Industry Federation (CIF) Employment
- Meeting with Minister for Further & Higher Education
Irish Medical Organisation Education and Training
- Funding of Medical School places in Northern Ireland
Hanover Media Strategy Limited Transport
- Correspondence regarding the Taxi Supply Shortage
Irish Wildbird Conservancy Environment
- Marine Protected Area Legislation
National Youth Council of Ireland Children and Youth Affairs
- Support for Youth Work, the National Youth Council of Ireland, and related matters
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA · 12 returns Finance · Agriculture · EU Affairs · Taxation
- Employer PSRI
- Ash Dieback
- Tillage - Unharvested Crop support Scheme
- EU Farmer Protests - Solidarity of Irish Farmers
- Meeting with An Taoiseach Simon Harris TD
- Over Regulation - European Parliament Elections 2024
- Tillage Expansion and Sustainability Scheme
- Residential Zoned Land Tax (RZLT)
- Compliance with the Nitrates Directive : Implications for Ireland
- European Farmers' Deal: European Peoples Party Vision for Agriculture in Europe
- Tillage Survival Scheme
- Environmental Fairness - European Parliament Elections 2024
Focus Ireland Housing
- Letter to new Taoiseach Simon Harris about working collaboratively
LGBT Support and Advocacy Network Ireland CLG Health
- Health (Assisted Human Reproduction) Bill 2022 & Children and Family Relationships Amendment Bill 2023
Chambers Ireland · 10 returns Justice and Equality · EU Affairs · Finance · Education and Training · Budgetary matters · Economic Development and Industry · Trade · Energy and Natural Resources
- (122) Drawing attention to our policy priority to ensure Patent Court Referendum passed
- (121) Sharing Chambers Ireland's policy priorities for the year, which includes ensuring that progress on completing the EU Capital Markets Union
- (120) Sharing Chambers Ireland's policy priorities for the year, which includes ensuring that progress on completing the EU Capital Markets Union
- (119) Sharing Chambers Ireland's policy priorities for the year, which includes ensuring that progress on completing the EU Banking Union
- (117) Sharing Chambers Ireland's policy priorities for the year, which includes developing skills strategies for growth, particularly in the green and digital technology sectors
- (116) Sharing Chambers Ireland's policy priorities for the year, which includes continued investment in our Towns and Cities
- (115) Sharing Chambers Ireland's policy priorities for the year, which includes an enabling policy environment which takes into account the effect of over-regulation on businesses
- (114) Sharing Chambers Ireland's policy priorities for the year, which includes promoting the EU’s free trade agenda and ensuring the retention of DG Trade
- (113) Sharing Chambers Ireland's policy priorities for the year, which includes promoting the EU’s free trade agenda and ensuring the retention of DG Trade
- (112) Sharing Chambers Ireland's policy priorities for the year, which includes delivering an EU Industrial Strategy for Climate and Energy Resilience