Cavan-Monaghan — week of Mon, 20 May

Brendan Smith — Fianna Fáil 4 votes · 11 questions · 21 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 11 total

Enterprise 4 questions
- 2024-05-21 Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if additional measures will be implemented to assist small-scale manufacturing, small-scale hospitality and small-scale retail to meet increased business costs that have occurred over recent years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22748/24]
- 2024-05-21 Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if additional measures will be implemented to assist small and medium enterprises to meet increased business costs that have occurred over recent years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22747/24]
- 2024-05-23 Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the number of businesses in each of Cavan, Monaghan, Donegal, Leitrim, Sligo, Roscommon, Galway and Mayo that registered for the increased cost of business grant before 1 May 2024; how many more in each county have registered since the application process reopened last week; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23086/24]
- 2024-05-23 Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the measures he is taking to help small-scale manufacturing, retail and hospitality businesses meet the challenge of cost pressures; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23087/24]
Agriculture 2 questions
- 2024-05-21 Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if financial assistance would be given to farmers who do not have forest plantation and are not availing of any forestry schemes, to have ash die back trees removed as such trees are a danger to public safety due to their siting along public roads; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22777/24]
- 2024-05-23 Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if assistance will be given to farmers who do not have a forest plantation or are not availing of any forestry schemes to have ash dieback trees removed where such trees pose a danger to public safety due to their locations along public roads; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23332/24]
Further and Higher Education 2 questions
- 2024-05-23 Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the major capital projects that will be progressed this year in the further education sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23273/24]
- 2024-05-23 Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science when the proposed building project at Cavan Institute will proceed to the next stage; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23272/24]
Foreign 1 question
- 2024-05-22 Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs if there have been any recent discussions with the United States authorities in relation to immigration reform, with particular reference to the need to regularise the status of the undocumented Irish; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23094/24]
Education 1 question
- 2024-05-22 Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Education if she will ensure that teachers who are working in special education and ASD units will have access to suitable courses of particular relevance to their teaching area; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23136/24]
Housing 1 question
- 2024-05-23 Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the up-to-date position regarding an application submitted by a local authority (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23482/24]

New lobbying 21 returns

Irish Wheelchair Association (IWA) Transport
- Garner support to change legislation to introduce mandatory standards negotiated by people with disabilities support by sanctions and fines
Hanover Media Strategy Limited Health
- Engagement with members of the health committee in advance of debate on rare diseases
Retailers Against Smuggling Justice and Equality
- Requesting a meeting to discuss the jump in seizures of illegal tobacco and its impact on retailers
Vape Business Ireland Health
- Invited TDs to briefing event on new industry report
Youth Work Ireland Children and Youth Affairs
- A briefing for Oireachtas members
Alliance of Age Sector NGOs Health
- 1) The call to establish an Independent Commissioner for Ageing and Older People and (2) the need for stronger and speedier implementation of policy commitments relevant to positive ageing and services for older people.
Cootehill Chamber of Commerce Employment
- Letter outlining how recent large cumulative cost increases for majority of employers are simply not sustainable.
The Union of Retail ,Bar and Administrative Workers Employment
- Transposition of the EU Directive on Adequate Minimum Wages (AMW) - Respect At Work Campaign
Car Rental Council of Ireland Taxation
- VAT equalisation measure for rental cars
The Alzheimer Society of Ireland · 2 returns Finance · Health
- In line with Charities Institute Ireland, The ASI contacted public representatives about the impact on proposed legislation on charitable fundraising and the negative and unintended impact the new legislation would have on all charities.
- Invitation to Oireachtas members to attend an awareness raising event to mark the 30th anniversary of Alzheimer's Tea Day in Leinster House
Vincent Jennings/Convenience Stores and Newsagents Association (CSNA) Employment
- Costs associated with various Government- ordained changes to labour costs causing real difficulties to many SME's within our retail sector
Rare Diseases Ireland · 2 returns Health
- Get Rare Aware - Engaging with elected officials on Get Rare Aware campaign
- Meeting on reimbursement approval of orphan medicines
ALONE Housing
- Housing needs of older people
Irish Cancer Society Health
- Daffodil Day 2024
Nasc Ireland Social Protection
- Submission regarding the amendments to the Social Welfare (Liable Relatives and Child Maintenance) Bill 2023 – the Social Welfare and Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2024
Ibec Employment
- Ibec's recommendations on care, working carers and the care sector
Autism Spectrum Information, Advice and Meeting Point Ltd, Trading as AsIAm · 2 returns Health
- Accreditation of Leinster House
- Wrote to all members of the Oireachtas to ask them to pledge to implement the Joint Oireachtas Committee's final report on Autism before the end of the current parliament.
Association of Consulting Engineers of Ireland Finance
- 31/08/22 Pre-Budget 2023 submission with a focus on five areas: 1. Unprecedented inflation 2. Industry skills shortage 3. Professional Indemnity Insurance 4. Capital investment in public infrastructure 5. Climate Action and Sustainability

Cathy Bennett — Sinn Féin 0 votes · 0 questions · 0 new lobbying returns

Quiet week — no questions filed or new lobbying returns.

David Maxwell — Fine Gael 0 votes · 0 questions · 0 new lobbying returns

Quiet week — no questions filed or new lobbying returns.

Matt Carthy — Sinn Féin 4 votes · 10 questions · 25 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 10 total

Finance 2 questions
- 2024-05-21 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Finance for an update on negotiations at a European level regarding the Capital Markets Union; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22781/24]
- 2024-05-21 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Finance the number of non-domiciled individuals taxed on a remittance basis; the number of individuals who have self-assessed with Revenue as non-domiciled in each of the years 2021, 2022 and 2023; and if his Department is considering changes to the non-domicile regime to restrict the remittance basis of taxation that applies to the regime. [22782/24]
Health 2 questions
- 2024-05-21 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 292 of 2 May 2024, if he will ensure that a child (details supplied) will be offered treatment to urgently complete their orthodontal treatment at another hospital in the event that an urgent appointment cannot be provided in the orthodontal clinic in Louth County Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22459/24]
- 2024-05-21 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 17 of 8 May 2024, the actions he intends to take to ensure children have adequate access to orthodontic treatment in situations whereby their clinician retires; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22631/24]
Further and Higher Education 2 questions
- 2024-05-23 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if he has engaged with the European Commission seeking a suspension of Israel’s participation in Horizon Europe. [23274/24]
- 2024-05-23 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science his plans to develop and support further and higher education in County Monaghan. [23275/24]
Enterprise 2 questions
- 2024-05-23 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he will report on his efforts to ensure that dual-use items exported to Israel are not used in military applications. [23276/24]
- 2024-05-23 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he will report on his engagements regarding the Mercosur trade agreement. [23277/24]
Children 1 question
- 2024-05-21 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the current number of international protection and Ukrainian refugees currently being accommodated at a location (details supplied); whether any residents have been moved or are proposed to be moved to alternative accommodation, the reasons for same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22430/24]
Transport 1 question
- 2024-05-22 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Transport if he will include driver’s licences issued in the United States among those that can be exchanged for an Irish driver’s licence in order to facilitate the return of Irish emigrants; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23051/24]

New lobbying 25 returns

ActionAid Ireland · 4 returns Foreign Affairs
- Emailed all major political parties asking them to support the Social Democrats motion calling for the Irish Government to support South Africa’s case against Israel under the Genocide Convention in the International Court of Justice (ICJ).
- Highlight ActionAid briefing note regarding the forced displacement of Palestinians in Gaza and also for wider discussions on the crises.
- Letter signed by ActionAid and 7 organisations sent to all political parties raising issue of forced displacement in Gaza.
- Email to politicians outlining our call for world leaders to do all they can to end the horrors faced by women in Gaza and the West Bank who are suffering unimaginable trauma due to the ongoing conflict.
Cootehill Chamber of Commerce Employment
- Letter outlining how recent large cumulative cost increases for majority of employers are simply not sustainable.
Ireland-Palestine Solidarity Campaign Foreign Affairs
- Meetings with Saleh Hijazi
Irish Council for Civil Liberties Justice and Equality
- Criminal Justice (Incitement to Violence or Hatred and Hate Offences) Bill 2022
The Union of Retail ,Bar and Administrative Workers Employment
- Transposition of the EU Directive on Adequate Minimum Wages (AMW) - Respect At Work Campaign
Family Carers Ireland Community
- Lack of services in Cavan/ Monaghan area for carers
Transgender Equality Network Ireland Justice and Equality
- Criminal Justice (Incitement to Violence or Hatred and Hate Offences) Bill 2022
National Youth Council of Ireland Justice and Equality
- Criminal Justice (Incitement to Violence or Hatred and Hate Offences) Bill 2022
Age Action Justice and Equality
- Membership of Coalition Against Hate Crime (CAHC)
The Alzheimer Society of Ireland · 2 returns Finance · Health
- In line with Charities Institute Ireland, The ASI contacted public representatives about the impact on proposed legislation on charitable fundraising and the negative and unintended impact the new legislation would have on all charities.
- Invitation to Oireachtas members to attend an awareness raising event to mark the 30th anniversary of Alzheimer's Tea Day in Leinster House
Rare Diseases Ireland · 2 returns Health
- Get Rare Aware - Engaging with elected officials on Get Rare Aware campaign
- Meeting on reimbursement approval of orphan medicines
Pavee Point Traveller & Roma Centre Justice and Equality
- Crimnal Justice (Incitement to Violence or Hatred and Hate Offences) Bill 2022
National LGBT Federation Justice and Equality
- Criminal Justice (Incitement to Violence or Hatred and Hate Offences Bill 2022)
Irish Cancer Society Health
- Daffodil Day 2024
Nasc Ireland · 2 returns Justice and Equality · Social Protection
- Criminal Justice (Incitement to Violence or Hatred and Hate Offences) Bill 2022
- Submission regarding the amendments to the Social Welfare (Liable Relatives and Child Maintenance) Bill 2023 – the Social Welfare and Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2024
Doras Luimní Justice and Equality
- Criminal Justice (Incitement to Violence or Hatred and Hate Offences) Bill 2022
Ibec Employment
- Ibec's recommendations on care, working carers and the care sector
Autism Spectrum Information, Advice and Meeting Point Ltd, Trading as AsIAm · 2 returns Health
- Accreditation of Leinster House
- Wrote to all members of the Oireachtas to ask them to pledge to implement the Joint Oireachtas Committee's final report on Autism before the end of the current parliament.

Niamh Smyth — Fianna Fáil 4 votes · 19 questions · 19 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 19 total

Foreign 5 questions
- 2024-05-21 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will expedite passport applications (details supplied) [22406/24]
- 2024-05-21 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs if it is possible to get an update for the following foreign birth application (details supplied). [22778/24]
- 2024-05-21 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs if a passport application (details supplied) will be expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22857/24]
- 2024-05-23 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs to advise on a case of a person who has learned that the named father on their birth certificate is not their biological father, and that their biological father is Irish (details supplied). [23366/24]
- 2024-05-23 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs to expedite a passport application (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23486/24]
Social 3 questions
- 2024-05-21 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Social Protection the reason a person (details supplied) is waiting so long for a decision on their domiciliary care allowance application; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22414/24]
- 2024-05-21 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Social Protection for an update on the appeal for a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22439/24]
- 2024-05-21 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Social Protection the steps that are being taken to assist self-employed persons in obtaining sick leave based on their contribution record in the event of their cancer diagnosis; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22513/24]
Children 2 questions
- 2024-05-21 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth to review correspondence received (details supplied); if he can confirm or deny that this property is being looked at in relation to this case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22629/24]
- 2024-05-21 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth to review a case (details supplied); to provide an update on the provision of transport for this person to the National Learning Network in Monaghan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22980/24]
Further and Higher Education 2 questions
- 2024-05-23 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science for an update on the funding allocation to date and timeframe for the development of Cavan Institute as a hub for further education and training. [22976/24]
- 2024-05-23 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the measures he and his Department are taking to support students who are being asked to pay for accommodation for 52 weeks of the year, despite only being in college for nine months of the year (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22977/24]
Enterprise 2 questions
- 2024-05-23 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment for an update on the supports available to businesses with the rising cost of energy in running a business, particularly those in the hospitality sector, which has seen a number of closures recently. [22978/24]
- 2024-05-23 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment for an update on the IDA’s efforts to attract inward investment to Cavan and Monaghan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22979/24]
Taoiseach 1 question
- 2024-05-21 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee that deals with transport will next meet. [19970/24]
Finance 1 question
- 2024-05-21 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Finance the number of eligible claims currently being made for the rent tax credit in each of counties Cavan, Monaghan, Donegal, Sligo, Leitrim, Roscommon, Mayo and Galway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22553/24]
Environment 1 question
- 2024-05-21 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications for an update on the SEAI application of a person (details supplied); if he will address the points raised; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22632/24]
Education 1 question
- 2024-05-21 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Education the full amount of funding awarded for the extension of a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22924/24]
Transport 1 question
- 2024-05-23 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Transport to review a case (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23461/24]

New lobbying 19 returns

Vape Business Ireland Health
- Invited TDs to briefing event on new industry report
RGDATA Trade
- Fianna Fail Parliamentary Party Briefing on all the challenges facing independent community food/convenience retailers.
Alliance of Age Sector NGOs Health
- 1) The call to establish an Independent Commissioner for Ageing and Older People and (2) the need for stronger and speedier implementation of policy commitments relevant to positive ageing and services for older people.
Cootehill Chamber of Commerce Employment
- Letter outlining how recent large cumulative cost increases for majority of employers are simply not sustainable.
The Union of Retail ,Bar and Administrative Workers Employment
- Transposition of the EU Directive on Adequate Minimum Wages (AMW) - Respect At Work Campaign
MKC Communications Communications
- Public Service Broadcasting
Car Rental Council of Ireland Taxation
- VAT equalisation measure for rental cars
The Alzheimer Society of Ireland · 2 returns Finance · Health
- In line with Charities Institute Ireland, The ASI contacted public representatives about the impact on proposed legislation on charitable fundraising and the negative and unintended impact the new legislation would have on all charities.
- Invitation to Oireachtas members to attend an awareness raising event to mark the 30th anniversary of Alzheimer's Tea Day in Leinster House
Vincent Jennings/Convenience Stores and Newsagents Association (CSNA) Employment
- Costs associated with various Government- ordained changes to labour costs causing real difficulties to many SME's within our retail sector
Rare Diseases Ireland · 2 returns Health
- Get Rare Aware - Engaging with elected officials on Get Rare Aware campaign
- Meeting on reimbursement approval of orphan medicines
Irish Cancer Society · 2 returns Health · Employment
- Daffodil Day 2024
- Maternity leave entitlements
Oxfam Ireland EU Affairs
- EU Pact on Migration and Asylum
Irish Council for Civil Liberties Justice and Equality
- Facial Recognition Technology For An Garda Síochána
Ibec Employment
- Ibec's recommendations on care, working carers and the care sector
Autism Spectrum Information, Advice and Meeting Point Ltd, Trading as AsIAm · 2 returns Health
- Accreditation of Leinster House
- Wrote to all members of the Oireachtas to ask them to pledge to implement the Joint Oireachtas Committee's final report on Autism before the end of the current parliament.

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