Clare — week of Mon, 20 May

What your Clare TDs did this week

Mon, 20 May – 26 May 2024 · 4 TDs · 3 bills voted on · 16 questions · 103 new lobbying filings

Votes this week

Automatic Enrolment Retirement Savings System Bill 2024: Report and Final Stages

2024-05-22 · 1 vote

The motion · motion passed 75–36

Voted for 1 Cathal Crowe

Did not vote 3 Donna McGettigan · Joe Cooney · Timmy Dooley

Housing Situation

2024-05-22 · 2 votes

An amendment to the bill · motion passed 61–49

Voted for 1 Cathal Crowe

Did not vote 3 Donna McGettigan · Joe Cooney · Timmy Dooley

The motion · motion passed 61–50

Voted for 1 Cathal Crowe

Did not vote 3 Donna McGettigan · Joe Cooney · Timmy Dooley

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business

2024-05-21 · 1 vote

The week's Dáil business schedule · motion passed 65–54

Voted for 1 Cathal Crowe

Voted against 1 Violet-Anne Wynne

Did not vote 3 Donna McGettigan · Joe Cooney · Timmy Dooley

Cathal Crowe — Fianna Fáil 4 votes · 12 questions · 33 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 12 total

Finance 2 questions
- 2024-05-21 Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Finance for a report on corporation tax receipts in the first four months of 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22566/24]
- 2024-05-21 Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Finance his expectations for living standards for households in the remainder of 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22567/24]
Further and Higher Education 2 questions
- 2024-05-23 Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the status of the progression of plans for a new veterinary school; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23041/24]
- 2024-05-23 Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the status of plans to open new campus facilities for the Technological University of the Shannon: Midlands Midwest at Coonagh, Limerick; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23042/24]
Enterprise 2 questions
- 2024-05-23 Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he will provide details on the efforts his Department, in conjunction with the IDA and Enterprise Ireland, are making to attract new commerce and industry to Ennis, County Clare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23047/24]
- 2024-05-23 Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he will provide an update on the implementation of the ERO for security officers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23046/24]
Taoiseach 1 question
- 2024-05-21 Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee that deals with transport will next meet. [21830/24]
Housing 1 question
- 2024-05-21 Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if foundations will be included in the IS 465 review with respect to the defective concrete blocks scheme. [22818/24]
Social 1 question
- 2024-05-21 Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Social Protection if a travel allowance for international protection applicants to attend medical appointments remote from their accommodation centre has been cut; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22572/24]
Health 1 question
- 2024-05-21 Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Health if he will give consideration to a number of measures to stabilise and sustain the nursing home sector [22336/24]
Agriculture 1 question
- 2024-05-22 Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he can clarify whether all animal organisations are treated equally in terms of information being sought from them (details supplied). [23034/24]
Rural 1 question
- 2024-05-22 Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development if her Department will consider delaying adjudication of the Tidy Towns competition until after the removal of election posters, that is one week after the local and European elections, to be held on 7 June 2024. [23148/24]

New lobbying 33 returns

Hanover Media Strategy Limited Health
- Engagement with members of the health committee in advance of debate on rare diseases
Rockwood Consulting ULC Finance
- Sought a change to tax policy to enable decarbonisation of the national bus fleet
Vape Business Ireland · 2 returns Health
- Enforcement of the Public Health Act and avoiding overregulation
- Invited TDs to briefing event on new industry report
RGDATA · 2 returns Trade
- Briefing on all the challenges facing local independent shops.
- Fianna Fail Parliamentary Party Briefing on all the challenges facing independent community food/convenience retailers.
Montague Communications Ltd Justice and Equality
- Reform of the Multi-Unit Development (MUD) Act
Irish Lung Fibrosis Association Health
- Lobbying for a clinical care programme for patients living with a life limiting disease (in Ireland) 'pulmonary fibrosis' and the unmet needs of those patients.
National Infertility Support and Information Group Health
- NISIG is the only Irish charity supporting and advocating on behalf of those experiencing fertility issues. One of our primary aims is to ensure that equality is secured, and the human rights of children conceived using AHR, their intended parents and families are protected and advanced in legislation and policy, in addition to advocating for the introduction of an equitable & fair system of public funding.
Down Syndrome Ireland Education and Training
- Appearance before Oireachtas Committee on Education, Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science
Car Rental Council of Ireland Taxation
- VAT equalisation measure for rental cars
Family Carers Ireland Community
- Support needs of dementia carers, including financial supports, Carer Needs Assessments, the implementation of Sláintecare and the Carers’ Guarantee.
The Alzheimer Society of Ireland · 3 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.
- Appearance at the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health
- 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 Health
- Daffodil Day 2024
BioMarin International Limited Health
- Rare disease policy and access to treatments in Ireland and EU
Shannon Chamber · 2 returns Public Expenditure and Reform · Housing
- Letter to Chairman of the OPW seeking meeting to review contents of Shannon Chamber's submission to the public consultation phase or the Shannon Town and Environs Flood Relief Scheme and to seek acceleration of the delivery timescale.
- Letter to Co. Clare Oirechtas members seeking update on proposal to change use Unit 153 Shannon Free Zone from industrial to IPAS residential accommodation.
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
Pender & Associates Ltd Health
- Oral healthcare policy
Ibec Employment
- Ibec's recommendations on care, working carers and the care sector
daa plc Transport
- Meeting to provide an update on Dublin Airport and to brief him on our Infrastructure Application
Rehab Group Education and Training
- The National Learning Network was invited to present on the review of the European Year of Skills to the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Further and Higher Education, Innovation, Research and Science on 23 April.
Autism Spectrum Information, Advice and Meeting Point Ltd, Trading as AsIAm · 3 returns Health · Education and Training
- 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.
- An appearance in front of the Joint Oireachtas Committee of Education, Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science
Vulcan Consulting Limited Health
- Rare Disease Policy in Ireland
Macra na Feirme Agriculture
- Macra political lobby event on youth issues in County Clare
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

Donna McGettigan — Sinn Féin 0 votes · 0 questions · 1 new lobbying return

New lobbying 1 return

The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA Transport
- Greenways in County Clare

Joe Cooney — Fine Gael 0 votes · 0 questions · 1 new lobbying return

New lobbying 1 return

The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA Transport
- Greenways in County Clare

Timmy Dooley — Fianna Fáil 0 votes · 0 questions · 25 new lobbying returns

New lobbying 25 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
Montague Communications Ltd Justice and Equality
- Reform of the Multi-Unit Development (MUD) Act
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.
Transgender Equality Network Ireland Justice and Equality
- TENI advocates for equal rights and access to healthcare for trans people.
ActionAid Ireland · 2 returns Foreign Affairs
- To highlight recent ActionAid research showing that taxing windfall profits could generate funds to boost public spending, especially for key areas such as education and climate action.
- To be made aware of new ActionAid research on blended finance.
Liquid Gas Ireland · 2 returns Energy and Natural Resources
- Meeting requests to discuss energy policy measures being considered for political party manifestos.
- Discussion at an industry event about the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD) and the importance of policy support for a 'mixed technology' approach to decarbonisation
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
Orsted Onshore Ireland Midco Limited Energy and Natural Resources
- Discussion of Irish and European renewable policy at ALDE conference in Ennis
Shannon Chamber · 2 returns Public Expenditure and Reform · Housing
- Letter to Chairman of the OPW seeking meeting to review contents of Shannon Chamber's submission to the public consultation phase or the Shannon Town and Environs Flood Relief Scheme and to seek acceleration of the delivery timescale.
- Letter to Co. Clare Oirechtas members seeking update on proposal to change use Unit 153 Shannon Free Zone from industrial to IPAS residential accommodation.
Flutter Entertainment PLC Justice and Equality
- Correspondence and meetings in relation to the Gambling Regulation Bill
Ibec Employment
- Ibec's recommendations on care, working carers and the care sector
The Alzheimer Society of Ireland Health
- Invitation to Oireachtas members to attend an awareness raising event to mark the 30th anniversary of Alzheimer's Tea Day in Leinster House
DCC plc · 2 returns Energy and Natural Resources
- Meeting requests to discuss energy policy measures being considered for political party manifestos.
- Discussion at an industry event about the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD) and the importance of policy support for a 'mixed technology' approach to decarbonisation
Ennis Chamber of Commerce Energy and Natural Resources
- We explored and delivered opportunities for Ennis Chamber members involved in renewable and offshore wind energy to speak to EU and Irish policy makers and delegates at an international conference on renewable energy sources.
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.
Friends of the Earth Energy and Natural Resources
- work programme of Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action
NewsBrands Ireland Employment
- Employment Permits Bill
Macra na Feirme Agriculture
- Macra political lobby event on youth issues in County Clare
Muintir na Tíre Health
- Support for dedicated Minister for Loneliness debate in Seanad