Cork East — week of Mon, 20 May — Watch Them Work

What your Cork East TDs did this week

Mon, 20 May – 26 May 2024 · 4 TDs · 4 bills voted on · 24 questions · 122 new lobbying filings

Votes this week

Defence (Amendment) Bill 2024

2024-05-23 · 1 vote · Govt (Defence)

A bill to amend the Defence Act 1954

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A bill to amend the Defence Act 1954; to provide for the establishment of a body to be known as Comhlacht Formhaoirsithe Seachtrach Óglaigh na hÉireann and to provide for its functions; to amend the National Archives Act 1986; to amend the Defence (Amendment) Act 1990; to amend the Ombudsman (Defence Forces) Act 2004; and to provide for related matters.

An amendment to the bill · motion failed 3–5

Voted against 1 David Stanton

Did not vote 4 James O'Connor · Liam Quaide · Noel McCarthy · Pat Buckley

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

2024-05-22 · 1 vote

The motion · motion passed 75–36

Voted for 3 David Stanton · James O'Connor · Seán Sherlock

Voted against 1 Pat Buckley

Did not vote 2 Liam Quaide · Noel McCarthy

Housing Situation

2024-05-22 · 2 votes

An amendment to the bill · motion passed 61–49

Voted for 2 David Stanton · James O'Connor

Voted against 2 Pat Buckley · Seán Sherlock

Did not vote 2 Liam Quaide · Noel McCarthy

The motion · motion passed 61–50

Voted for 2 David Stanton · James O'Connor

Voted against 2 Pat Buckley · Seán Sherlock

Did not vote 2 Liam Quaide · Noel McCarthy

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business

2024-05-21 · 1 vote

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

Voted for 2 David Stanton · James O'Connor

Voted against 1 Pat Buckley

Did not vote 2 Liam Quaide · Noel McCarthy

James O'Connor — Fianna Fáil 4 votes · 4 questions · 34 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 4 total

Finance 2 questions
- 2024-05-21 Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Finance the total number of rent tax credit claims made in Cork for each of the years 2022, 2023 and to date in 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22688/24]
- 2024-05-21 Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Finance the number of help-to-buy claims approved in Cork since 1 July 2020, along with the number of applicants associated with these claims; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22687/24]
Taoiseach 1 question
- 2024-05-21 Deputy James O'Connor asked the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee that deals with transport will next meet. [21829/24]
Enterprise 1 question
- 2024-05-23 Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment when the payments for the increased cost of business grants will be paid to businesses in Cork; the number of businesses that have and have not applied for the grant; how many of those businesses are in the hospitality sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23311/24]

New lobbying 34 returns

Bauer Media Audio Ireland Justice and Equality
- Introduction to Bauer & the challenges for the broadcast sector, including the Gambling Regulation Bill 2022
Free Media Ireland Public Expenditure and Reform
- It's time to support all media, not just RTE
Vape Business Ireland Health
- Invited TDs to briefing event on new industry report
Big Picture Communications Ltd Justice and Equality
- Bring to the notice of various members of the Oireachtas re clarifications needed for proposed Gambling Bill
BoyleSports Justice and Equality
- Gambling Regulation Bill 2022 - Letter with a meeting invite sent to relevant TD's in relation to certain sections of the Gambling Regulation Bill 2022 and proposed Gambling Tax Regime.
Arthritis Ireland Justice and Equality
- Gambling Regulation Bill
Cork Chamber · 3 returns Economic Development and Industry
- Regional Development of Cork
- Regional Development Priorities
- Regional Development
Pinnacle Public Affairs Ltd · 2 returns Economic Development and Industry
- Inform Policy makers of Irving Oil position on the need for regulatory certainty and to discuss the Whitegate Refinery
- Informing policymakers about Deliveroo operations in Ireland
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
mytaxi network Ireland (trading as FREE NOW) Transport
- Request to meet with Transport Spokespeople to introduce new FREENOW Ireland Manager and discuss issues impacting the taxi industry.
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
Meta Platforms Ireland Ltd Economic Development and Industry
- To outline Meta's approach to digital policy
Rare Diseases Ireland Health
- Get Rare Aware - Engaging with elected officials on Get Rare Aware campaign
Deliveroo (Roofoods Ltd) Economic Development and Industry
- Informing policymakers about Deliveroo operations in Ireland
Ibec · 5 returns Food · Energy and Natural Resources · Agriculture · Employment
- Policy Priorities of the Food and Drink Sector 2024
- Benefits of Cloud Infrastructure in Irelands economy
- Increase support for forestry in Ireland
- Ibec's recommendations on care, working carers and the care sector
- Briefing comms on Drinks Ireland event
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
Q4PR Justice and Equality
- Introduction to Bauer & the challenges for the broadcast sector, including the Gambling Regulation Bill 2022
Flutter Entertainment PLC Justice and Equality
- Correspondence and meetings in relation to the Gambling Regulation Bill
Irving Oil Whitegte Refinery Ireland Economic Development and Industry
- Inform Policy makers of Irving Oil position on the need for regulatory certainty and to discuss the Whitegate Refinery
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.
Vulcan Consulting Limited · 3 returns Agriculture · Health
- Forestry policy and programmes
- Strategic Operations in Ireland & Medicines Policy
- Rare Disease Policy in Ireland

Liam Quaide — Social Democrats 0 votes · 0 questions · 1 new lobbying return

New lobbying 1 return

Ibec Food
- Briefing comms on Drinks Ireland event

Noel McCarthy — Fine Gael 0 votes · 0 questions · 2 new lobbying returns

New lobbying 2 returns

Family Carers Ireland Community
- Referendum on Care
Ibec Food
- Briefing comms on Drinks Ireland event

Pat Buckley — Sinn Féin 4 votes · 1 question · 17 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 1 total

Children 1 question
- 2024-05-23 Deputy Pat Buckley asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the reason a person (details supplied) cannot return to their home, despite being promised 32 hours a week home care and is at present residing in a community hospital for the elderly; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23341/24]

New lobbying 17 returns

Community Law & Mediation Justice and Equality
- Submission to Joint Oireachtas Committee on Key Issues Affecting the Traveller Community – focusing on the housing challenges, the Trailer Loan Scheme, the equality legislation and access to legal aid
Arthritis Ireland Justice and Equality
- Gambling Regulation Bill
Irish Council for Civil Liberties Justice and Equality
- Criminal Justice (Incitement to Violence or Hatred and Hate Offences) Bill 2022
Cork Chamber Economic Development and Industry
- Regional Development Priorities
Transgender Equality Network Ireland Justice and Equality
- Criminal Justice (Incitement to Violence or Hatred and Hate Offences) Bill 2022
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
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
Ibec Food
- Briefing comms on Drinks Ireland event
Autism Spectrum Information, Advice and Meeting Point Ltd, Trading as AsIAm · 5 returns Health
- Accreditation of Leinster House
- 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.
- 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.
- Support for Final Report of Joint Oireachtas Committee on Autism