Cork South-Central — week of Mon, 20 May — Watch Them Work

What your Cork South-Central TDs did this week

Mon, 20 May – 26 May 2024 · 5 TDs · 4 bills voted on · 27 questions · 400 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

full description

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 Micheál Martin

Did not vote 4 Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire · Jerry Buttimer · Pádraig Rice · Séamus McGrath

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

2024-05-22 · 1 vote

The motion · motion passed 75–36

Voted for 2 Michael McGrath · Simon Coveney

Voted against 1 Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire

Did not vote 4 Jerry Buttimer · Micheál Martin · Pádraig Rice · Séamus McGrath

Housing Situation

2024-05-22 · 2 votes

An amendment to the bill · motion passed 61–49

Voted for 2 Michael McGrath · Simon Coveney

Voted against 1 Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire

Did not vote 4 Jerry Buttimer · Micheál Martin · Pádraig Rice · Séamus McGrath

The motion · motion passed 61–50

Voted for 2 Michael McGrath · Simon Coveney

Voted against 1 Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire

Did not vote 4 Jerry Buttimer · Micheál Martin · Pádraig Rice · Séamus McGrath

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business

2024-05-21 · 1 vote

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

Voted for 3 Michael McGrath · Micheál Martin · Simon Coveney

Did not vote 4 Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire · Jerry Buttimer · Pádraig Rice · Séamus McGrath

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire — Sinn Féin 3 votes · 27 questions · 44 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 27 total

Social 17 questions
- 2024-05-21 Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Social Protection the cost of increasing each weekly social welfare payment to meet the minimum essential standard of living for 2024 as detailed by an organisation (details supplied) in tabular form. [22436/24]
- 2024-05-21 Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Social Protection the cost of increasing each weekly social welfare payment to meet the minimum essential standard of living for 2025 as detailed by an organisation (details supplied) in tabular form. [22437/24]
- 2024-05-21 Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Social Protection the breakdown of the funding allocation made available under the free travel scheme to all private transport operators. [22570/24]
- 2024-05-21 Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Social Protection the current number of recipients for each social welfare scheme. [22796/24]
- 2024-05-21 Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Social Protection the average, median, maximum and minimum number of recipients for each social welfare scheme in 2023. [22797/24]
- 2024-05-21 Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will outline, with regard to the jobseeker’s benefit pay related scheme, noting the revised estimates, what the full-year cost of the proposed scheme will be. [22798/24]
- 2024-05-21 Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Social Protection the estimated full-year cost of increasing the qualified child increase by €1 for children under the age of 12 years and €1 for children over the age of 12 years, respectively. [22799/24]
- 2024-05-21 Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Social Protection the estimated full-year cost of a €1 increase in each of the social insurance schemes, social assistance schemes, other weekly schemes and other scheme payments, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22800/24]
- 2024-05-21 Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Social Protection the estimated full-year cost of increasing the current young jobseeker’s rate of €129.70 by €1 per week. [22801/24]
- 2024-05-21 Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Social Protection the estimated full-year cost of introducing a child benefit double payment. [22802/24]
- 2024-05-21 Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Social Protection the estimated full-year cost to the Exchequer of the JobPath scheme for the years 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023. [22803/24]
- 2024-05-21 Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Social Protection the estimated full-year cost of including the working family payment as a qualifying payment for fuel allowance. [22804/24]
- 2024-05-21 Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Social Protection the estimated full-year cost of increasing the annual carer’s support grant by €1. [22805/24]
- 2024-05-21 Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Social Protection the estimated full-year cost of extending carer’s benefit to the self-employed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22806/24]
- 2024-05-21 Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Social Protection the total number of social welfare recipients, by social welfare type in 2023; and the projected number of social welfare recipients by social welfare type in 2024, disaggregated by social welfare type, in tabular form. [22908/24]
- 2024-05-21 Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Social Protection the maximum weekly rates of social welfare payments, by social welfare type, in 2023 and to date in 2024; and the average payment received, by social welfare type in 2023 and to date in 2024, in tabular form. [22909/24]
- 2024-05-22 Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Social Protection who will be responsible for the review into payments for migrants both from Ukraine and elsewhere; the Departments or State bodies that will be represented at the meetings; the format it will take; the number of meetings that will be held; if the conclusions will be published; if it will consider international comparators as well as adequacy of payments; and if it will engage with any external bodies. [23035/24]
Children 9 questions
- 2024-05-21 Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if any expressions of interest have been received for the purchase or leasing of turnkey properties in accordance with the comprehensive accommodation strategy; the number of submissions received; the average accommodation capacity; and the average cost per unit of properties contained in the EOIs received, in tabular form. [22994/24]
- 2024-05-21 Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the number of State-owned reception centres currently in operation; the number of units delivered, by year; and the average capacity and the average capital cost of units delivered in each of the years 2021 to 2023 and to date in 2024, in tabular form. [22995/24]
- 2024-05-21 Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth to specify the average per-night cost of accommodating an IP applicant in privately owned accommodation, providing a breakdown of the average per-night cost in private accommodation contracted in each of the years 2021 to 2023 and to date in 2024, in tabular form. [22996/24]
- 2024-05-21 Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the average per-night cost of accommodating an IP applicant in State-owned accommodation, providing a breakdown of the average per-night cost in State-owned accommodation delivered in each of the years 2021 to 2023 and to date in 2024, in tabular form. [22997/24]
- 2024-05-22 Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth further to Parliamentary Question No. 435 of 8 May 2024, to provide a breakdown of the capital and current budget allocations for each programme under subhead E4 of the revised estimates for 2023 and 2024 respectively, in tabular form. [23065/24]
- 2024-05-22 Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth further to Parliamentary Question No. 436 of 8 May 2024, to provide a breakdown of the capital and current budget allocations for each programme under subhead E5 of the revised estimates for 2023 and 2024 respectively, in tabular form. [23066/24]
- 2024-05-22 Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth further to Parliamentary Question No. 435 of 8 May 2024, to provide a detailed breakdown of subhead E4 by programme categories, as was provided for the E5 subhead programme breakdown in Parliamentary Question No. 436 of 8 May 2024 [23067/24]
- 2024-05-22 Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth further to Parliamentary Question No. 435 of 8 May 2024, to detail the outputs in 2023 under subhead E4 based on the revised estimates allocation and the final allocation for subhead E4 in 2023, including the number of IPAS beds funded and a breakdown of the same across State-owned accommodation and commercial accommodation. [23068/24]
- 2024-05-22 Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth further to Parliamentary Question No. 436 of 8 May 2024, to detail the outputs in 2023 under subhead E5 based on the financial allocation under the revised estimates and the final allocation for subhead E5 in 2023, including the number of temporary protection accommodation beds funded and the breakdown of the same across State-owned accommodation and commercial accommodation. [23069/24]
Justice 1 question
- 2024-05-22 Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Justice for justice the current Government policy regarding the status of those who have fled war in Ukraine following the lapse of the temporary protection directive in March 2023. [23036/24]

New lobbying 44 returns

CHILDREN'S RIGHTS ALLIANCE - REPUBLIC OF IRELAND LIMITED · 2 returns Social Protection · Children and Youth Affairs
- Advocacy on the impact that food poverty and holiday hunger is having on children in Ireland
- Advocacy on Children's Rights Alliance Report Card 2024
Irish Life Assurance plc Social Protection
- Automatic Enrolment Retirement Savings System Bill 2024 - concerns raised on gender implications, impact to occupational pensions schemes and lack of regulation by the CBI and Pensions Authority. Also the failure to implement the recommendations from the Oireachtas committee report on Auto Enrolment.
Irish Council for Civil Liberties · 2 returns Community · Justice and Equality
- Charities (Amendment) Bill (2023)
- Criminal Justice (Incitement to Violence or Hatred and Hate Offences) Bill 2022
Arthritis Ireland Justice and Equality
- Gambling Regulation Bill
ENERGY CLOUD Company Limited by Guarantee (CLG) Energy and Natural Resources
- EnergyCloud Ireland meeting about roll out of EnergyCloud to help tackle energy poverty in Ireland
Cork Chamber · 2 returns Economic Development and Industry
- Regional Development Priorities
- Regional Development Priorities
The Union of Retail ,Bar and Administrative Workers Employment
- Transposition of the EU Directive on Adequate Minimum Wages (AMW) - Respect At Work Campaign
DOCHAS - THE IRISH ASSOCIATION OF NON- GOVERNMENTAL DEVELOPMENT ORGANISATIONS Social Protection
- Provisions of the forthcoming Charities (Amendment) Bill 2023 and how it affects normal advocacy and human rights work.
Society of St. Vincent de Paul Energy and Natural Resources
- Meeting with Sinn Fein Spokespersons on the issue of energy poverty
Irish Rural Link Co-Operative Society Limited Social Protection
- Invited by the Oireachtas Committee for Social Protection, Rural & Community Development and the Islands to present to the Committee on Energy Poverty and Retrofitting of Rural homes.
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 · 2 returns Justice and Equality · Social Protection
- Membership of Coalition Against Hate Crime (CAHC)
- Presentation to Oireachtas Committee on Social Protection
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
Home and Community Care Ireland Health
- Meetings and briefings on general issues affecting home care sector.
Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers Association Social Protection
- Meeting with the Joint Committee on Social Protection, Community & Rural Development and the Islands.
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)
ALONE · 2 returns Energy and Natural Resources · Social Protection
- Support to combat energy poverty among older people
- Presentation to Joint Oireachtas Committee on Social Protection re pension policy
Irish Cancer Society Health
- Energy hardship
BioMarin International Limited Health
- Rare disease policy and access to treatments in Ireland and EU
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
Inclusion Ireland · 3 returns Health · Education and Training
- Suggestion for amendment to Constitution (Care) Bill 2023
- EPSEN and policy advice from NCSE
- lack of Guidelines and strategy on seclusion and restraint
Ibec · 2 returns Employment · Food
- Ibec's recommendations on care, working carers and the care sector
- Briefing comms on Drinks Ireland event
daa plc Tourism
- Meeting as Vice Chair ITIC with Donnchadh O’Laoghaire TD, Padraig O’Sullivan TD and Senator Jerry Buttimer at launch of ITIC report on cost of doing business in Ireland
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
- Priorities on Retrofitting and Renewable Heat
National Women's Council of Ireland Social Protection
- Policy recommendations related to the social protection system, particularly means testing and reform of the Increase for a Qualified Adult
Vulcan Consulting Limited Health
- Rare Disease Policy
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

Jerry Buttimer — Fine Gael 0 votes · 0 questions · 23 new lobbying returns

New lobbying 23 returns

Vertex Pharmaceuticals (Europe) Limited Health
- Access to cystic fibrosis treatments in Ireland
CHILDREN'S RIGHTS ALLIANCE - REPUBLIC OF IRELAND LIMITED Social Protection
- Advocacy on the impact that food poverty and holiday hunger is having on children in Ireland
Society of Chartered Surveyors Ireland Housing
- Letter on proposed Planning and Development (Built Heritage Bill 2022)
BeLonG To Youth Services Ltd. Justice and Equality
- Attended House of the Oireachtas LGBTQ+ Caucus to share sector manifesto asks from the LGBTQ+ community for the next general election.
Transgender Equality Network Ireland Justice and Equality
- TENI advocates for equal rights and access to healthcare for trans people.
Teiripe Pobail Éireann CLG Health
- Community Therapy Ireland hosted an event to welcome TDs and share information regarding funding challenges faced by CTI member services
Cork Chamber Economic Development and Industry
- Road infrastructure
ActionAid Ireland Foreign Affairs
- Letters sent to all the delegation visiting the United States for St Patricks day to raise 3 questions related to Gaza with their US counterparts.
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
Q4PR Economic Development and Industry
- Proposals to help promote the Irish drinks sector
Flutter Entertainment PLC Justice and Equality
- Correspondence and meetings in relation to the Gambling Regulation Bill
Ibec · 3 returns Employment · Food
- Ibec's recommendations on care, working carers and the care sector
- Drinks Ireland Pride of Place reception
- Briefing comms on Drinks Ireland event
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
daa plc Tourism
- Meeting as Vice Chair ITIC with Donnchadh O’Laoghaire TD, Padraig O’Sullivan TD and Senator Jerry Buttimer at launch of ITIC report on cost of doing business in Ireland
Irish Hotels Federation Tourism
- Seeking Government measures to support the continued recovery and growth of Ireland's tourism and hospitality industry
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.
Insurance Ireland Banking and Financial Institutions
- On behalf of members, making proposals in relation to the review of changes in European regulation and to launch Insurance Ireland's European Election material
Red Flag Consulting Limited Justice and Equality
- Matters related to unintended consequences of the Gambling Regulation Bill 2022

Micheál Martin — Fianna Fáil 2 votes · 0 questions · 116 new lobbying returns

New lobbying 116 returns

Uplift Foreign Affairs
- DPOs were emailed asking them to stop the Irish government from blocking the Occupied Territories Bill.
Irish Medical Organisation Health
- Sale of Alcohol Bill
RGDATA Employment
- Unsustainable increases in wage costs in local independent shops
CHILDREN'S RIGHTS ALLIANCE - REPUBLIC OF IRELAND LIMITED · 3 returns Social Protection · Children and Youth Affairs
- Advocacy on the impact that food poverty and holiday hunger is having on children in Ireland
- Advocacy on Children's Rights Alliance Report Card 2024
- Joint Letter calling on government to undertake a Health Impact Assessment of the Sale of Alcohol Bill
National College of Ireland Education and Training
- Discuss NCI's capital requirements
Free Media Ireland Public Expenditure and Reform
- It's time to support all media, not just RTE
Screen Producers Ireland Arts
- TV Licence
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA · 32 returns Local Government · EU Affairs · Taxation · Agriculture
- Litter
- IFA Manifesto for Local Government Elections 2024 - Emergency Humanitarian Support Scheme
- Shannon Callows Compensation Scheme - IFA Manifesto for Local Government Elections 2024
- IFA Manifesto for European Parliament Elections 2024 - Carbon Removals Framework
- Local Authority Climate Action Plans & Public Participation Network (PPN)
- Plant Health Regulation
- IFA Manifesto for European Parliament Elections 2024 - Nature Restoration Law
- Services for Rural Dwellers
- IFA Manifesto for Local Government Elections 2024 - Dog Control
- IFA Manifesto for European Parliament Elections 2024 - Designated Area Payments
- Anaerobic Digestion (AD)/Biomethane industry
- Recognition for Farmers' Contribution to Society
- Rural Social Scheme
- European Parliament Elections 2024 Manifesto Key Asks - Common Agricultural Policy (CAP)
- Local Government Elections 2024 Manifesto Key Asks - Land Tax
- Local Government Elections 2024 Manifesto Key Asks - Ash Dieback
- European Parliament Elections 2024 Manifesto - Retain the Nitrates Derogation
- Regional Veterinary Laboratory Network
- Commercial Rates on Farm Buildings and Agricultural Land
- IFA Manifesto for Local government Elections 2024 - Rural Planning and County Development Plans (CDP)
- Broadband and Phone Coverage
- IFA Manifesto for European Parliament Elections 2024 - Unfair Trading Practices (UTPs)
- Agri-Environment Schemes - IFA Manifesto for European Parliament Elections 2024
- Producer Organisations(POs) - IFA Manifesto for European Parliament Elections 2024 -
- Soil Monitoring and Resilience
- Industrial Emissions Directive (IED)
- Nitrates Directive/Derogation
- EU Environment Fund
- EU Trade Policy
- Generational Renewal
- Plant Protection Products
- Live Animal Transport
AONTAS Education and Training
- AONTAS called for improved financial supports for learners in Further Education and Training. Specifically: Increased training and supplementary allowances, funding for learners on part-time programmes and provision of a dedicated information service on financial supported in Further Education and Training.
ActionAid Ireland · 5 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).
- Discuss the war in Palestine with other agencies and Tanaiste.
- 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.
Hume Brophy Sports and Recreation
- Development of local sporting amenities
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.
Mental Health Reform Health
- Signature to an open letter to the government party leaders calling for a Health Impact Assessment of the Sale of Alcohol Bill. Open Letter: An urgent call for this government to fully assess the implications of increased alcohol availability; Alcohol Action Ireland (https://alcoholireland.ie/open-letter-an-urgent-call-for-this-government-to-fully-assess-the-implications-of-increased-alcohol-availability/)
Arthritis Ireland Justice and Equality
- Gambling Regulation Bill
Down Syndrome Ireland Health
- Meeting with Tánaiste Micheál Martin TD for World Down Syndrome Day
DOCHAS - THE IRISH ASSOCIATION OF NON- GOVERNMENTAL DEVELOPMENT ORGANISATIONS · 3 returns Finance · Foreign Affairs
- Convey civil society concerns regarding the current Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) negotiations within the EU concerning the budget dedicated to international solidarity and the fight against global poverty and hunger
- Convey civil society concerns regarding the current MFF negotiations within the EU concerning the budget dedicated to international solidarity and the fight against global poverty and hunger
- Taoiseach's St Patrick's Day Meeting with President Biden
Ireland-Palestine Solidarity Campaign Foreign Affairs
- Campaign calling for Ireland to joinf South Africa's ICJ Filing
National Women's Council of Ireland Health
- Independent Review of the Operation of the Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Act 2018
Cork Chamber · 5 returns Economic Development and Industry
- Regional Development of Cork
- Regional Development Priorities
- Regional Development Priorities
- Road infrastructure
- Housing Development
Sustainable Water Network (SWAN) · 3 returns EU Affairs · Heritage · Environment
- The Nature Restoration Law
- Marine Protected Areas Bill
- Green Deal
Environmental Pillar Environment
- The proposed weakening of the Commission's EU Green Deal and Common Agricultural Policy
Irish Council for Civil Liberties · 3 returns Justice and Equality · Health
- Criminal Justice (Incitement to Violence or Hatred and Hate Offences) Bill 2022
- ICCL views on the need for a Covid-19 inquiry
- Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Act 2018
The Union of Retail ,Bar and Administrative Workers Employment
- Transposition of the EU Directive on Adequate Minimum Wages (AMW) - Respect At Work Campaign
Nursing Homes Ireland Health
- NHI wrote to Ministers and TD's to inform them that NHI had launched our new Strategic Plan 2024-2026
Irish Association of Speech and Language Therapists Health
- IASLT as a member of the Health and Social Care Professions Alliance issued a statement in relation to the current recruitment embargo. This threat is a direct result of the HSE recruitment embargo. As a combined healthcare professionals workforce of over 20,000 employees from 26 professions, the devastating impact of the embargo is resulting in extended waiting lists, limited care provision and serious risks for the public healthcare system.
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
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
Foróige, National Youth Development Organisation Children and Youth Affairs
- Attendance at Fianna Fáil Ard Fheis
Virgin Media Ireland Limited Communications
- letter to Minister Catherine Martin with viewpoints in relation to funding of public service media in Ireland.
Meta Platforms Ireland Ltd Economic Development and Industry
- To outline Meta's approach to digital policy
Pinnacle Public Affairs Ltd Economic Development and Industry
- Informing policymakers about Deliveroo operations in Ireland
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
Aer Lingus Transport
- Dublin Airport passenger cap
National LGBT Federation Justice and Equality
- Criminal Justice (Incitement to Violence or Hatred and Hate Offences Bill 2022)
Deliveroo (Roofoods Ltd) Economic Development and Industry
- Informing policymakers about Deliveroo operations in Ireland
Ibec · 5 returns Economic Development and Industry · Taxation · Employment · Food
- Ibec priorities for Department of Foreign Affairs and Defence
- PRSI reform
- Labour Employer Economic Forum
- Labour market concerns
- Briefing comms on Drinks Ireland event
Restaurants Association of Ireland Taxation
- Meeting with Tánaiste Micheál Martin
BioMarin International Limited Health
- Global supply chains
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 · 2 returns Justice and Equality · Foreign Affairs
- Criminal Justice (Incitement to Violence or Hatred and Hate Offences) Bill 2022
- Email to Minitser Michael Martin outlining concerns regarding conflict in Gaza and advocating for increased humanitariansupports to be provided
Q4PR Energy and Natural Resources
- Raise awareness of concerns of digital sector re State/CRU connections policy
Irish Kidney Association Health
- Invite Tanaiste Michael Martin to official opening of the Munster Kidney Support Centre on 28th June.
Wind Energy Ireland · 2 returns Energy and Natural Resources · Finance
- Priority for onshore wind energy projects
- Budget 2024
John Gallagher Foreign Affairs
- Irish Government policy on Yazidi Community in Middle East
Irish Hotels Federation Tourism
- Seeking Government measures to support the continued recovery and growth of Ireland's tourism and hospitality industry
Aughinish Alumina Limited EU Affairs
- To provide a further update of the ongoing risks to employment as a result of the Russian invasion of Ukraine
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.
Google Ireland Limited Economic Development and Industry
- Promoting competitiveness at an EU level
Horse Racing Ireland Justice and Equality
- Gambling Control Bill
Insurance Ireland Banking and Financial Institutions
- On behalf of members, to raise awareness of issues pertinent to the Irish insurance industry including the launch Insurance Ireland's General Election material
Chambers Ireland · 2 returns Economic Development and Industry · Housing
- Discussion on the Cumulative Impact of Proposed Measures to Improve Working Conditions in Ireland
- Annual housing delivery to rise to 50,000 + units
Trócaire · 2 returns Budgetary matters · Foreign Affairs
- Offical Development Assistance
- Israel and the occupied Palestinian territory
Fair Seas Ireland Environment
- Individual letters from Fair Seas to specific politicians highlighting the importance of passing the MPA legislation as soon as possible and to ask for follow up meetings.

Pádraig Rice — Social Democrats 0 votes · 0 questions · 0 new lobbying returns

Quiet week — no questions filed or new lobbying returns.

Séamus McGrath — Fianna Fáil 0 votes · 0 questions · 0 new lobbying returns

Quiet week — no questions filed or new lobbying returns.