Donegal — week of Mon, 20 May

What your Donegal TDs did this week

Mon, 20 May – 26 May 2024 · 5 TDs · 3 bills voted on · 32 questions · 136 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 Joe McHugh

Voted against 2 Pádraig Mac Lochlainn · Thomas Pringle

Did not vote 4 Charles Ward · Charlie McConalogue · Pat the Cope Gallagher · Pearse Doherty

Housing Situation

2024-05-22 · 2 votes

An amendment to the bill · motion passed 61–49

Voted for 1 Joe McHugh

Voted against 2 Pádraig Mac Lochlainn · Thomas Pringle

Did not vote 4 Charles Ward · Charlie McConalogue · Pat the Cope Gallagher · Pearse Doherty

The motion · motion passed 61–50

Voted for 1 Joe McHugh

Voted against 2 Pádraig Mac Lochlainn · Thomas Pringle

Did not vote 4 Charles Ward · Charlie McConalogue · Pat the Cope Gallagher · Pearse Doherty

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business

2024-05-21 · 1 vote

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

Voted for 1 Charlie McConalogue

Voted against 2 Pádraig Mac Lochlainn · Thomas Pringle

Did not vote 3 Charles Ward · Pat the Cope Gallagher · Pearse Doherty

Charles Ward — 100% RDR 0 votes · 0 questions · 0 new lobbying returns

Quiet week — no questions filed or new lobbying returns.

Charlie McConalogue — Fianna Fáil 1 vote · 0 questions · 53 new lobbying returns

New lobbying 53 returns

Horse Sport Ireland Agriculture
- Announcement of epassport development contract
Lakeland Dairies Co-Operative Society Limited Agriculture
- Nitrates Derogation
Veterinary Ireland · 2 returns Agriculture
- Communications with the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, the Chief Veterinary Officer, and officials from the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, regarding Veterinary Ireland concerns on the Veterinary Medicinal Products, Medicated Feed and Fertilisers Regulation Act 2023, and associated Statutory Instrument.
- Communications with the Minister, Chief Veterinary Officer (CVO) and other officials of the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) on the capital funding required to support the costs to Private Veterinary Practitioners (PVPs) associated with the Animal Health Computer System (AHCS), and the proposed National Veterinary Prescription System (NVPS), along with a mechanism for the ongoing adjustment of ERAD rates.
Irish Wheelchair Association (IWA) Education and Training
- Looking for support for funding for development program for people with disabilities in Wexford
Irish Wildlife Trust CLG. Marine
- Irish Marine Protected Area legislation, ORE, EU Nature Restoration Law, EU Biodiversity pledge, EU Fisheries, Pellet loss regulation
Sustainable Water Network (SWAN) · 3 returns Marine · Agriculture
- Calling for Minister to close sprat fisheries.
- CAP Reform - Joint Lobbying with the Environmental Pillar
- Calling for Minister to develop Fisheries Natura Declarations - Wexford SPA
Royal Dublin Society Sports and Recreation
- Funding of equestrian industry bodies
Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers Association · 5 returns Agriculture
- SCEP Scheme
- ACRES
- Viable incomes, fair product prices and support schemes that work for farmers
- Land, property and carbon rights
- SCEP Scheme training
DOCHAS - THE IRISH ASSOCIATION OF NON- GOVERNMENTAL DEVELOPMENT ORGANISATIONS Agriculture
- Minister's Visit to Ethiopia, Kenya and South Sudan.
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA · 7 returns Marine · Agriculture
- Brexit exports via UK landbridge from 31st Jan 2024 - health certification requirements for live bivalve molluscs
- Transport Scheme for Fodder
- Agri-Climate Rural Environment Scheme (ACRES)
- Retention of laboratory analysis services at the Marine Institute regional lab in Bantry
- 'No Dogs Allowed' Campaign
- Unharvested Potato Crops
- Good Agricultural and Environmental Condition (GAEC2)
Environmental Pillar Environment
- The proposed weakening of the Commission's EU Green Deal and Common Agricultural Policy
The Union of Retail ,Bar and Administrative Workers Employment
- Transposition of the EU Directive on Adequate Minimum Wages (AMW) - Respect At Work Campaign
Liquid Gas Ireland Energy and Natural Resources
- Discussion at an industry event about the draft National Biomethane Strategy highlighting the importance of a 'mixed technology' policy approach to decarbonisation for rural homes and businesses located off the natural gas grid.
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
Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers Association · 3 returns Agriculture · Environment
- Discussions with Minister McConalogue on agriculture issues.
- Dairy Calf to Beef Action Plan.
- Attendance at launch of the European Water Innovation Partnership.
Fairtrade Ireland Trade
- The need for legal requirements on production cost coverage for farmers supplying the EU market
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
Permanent TSB Plc Agriculture
- To provide an overview of PTSB’s Agri activities and strategy, and a discussion on Nitrates Derogation and SBCI loan schemes.
Ibec · 4 returns Agriculture · Employment
- Water Quality priorities for the dairy industry
- Sustainability agenda for livestock sector
- Cost Competitiveness of doing business in Ireland
- Sustainability priorities for the dairy industry
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
DCC plc · 2 returns Energy and Natural Resources
- Discussion at an industry event about the importance of a 'mixed technology' policy approach to decarbonisation for rural homes and businesses located off the natural gas grid.
- Discussion at an industry event about the draft National Biomethane Strategy highlighting the importance of a 'mixed technology' policy approach to decarbonisation for rural homes and businesses located off the natural gas grid.
Irish Hotels Federation Tourism
- Seeking Government measures to support the continued recovery and growth of Ireland's tourism and hospitality industry
Tirlán Ltd · 2 returns Agriculture
- Jim Bergin joined Fianna Fáil Ard Fheis agriculture panel
- Launch of Farming for Water: River Slaney Project
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.
Orsted Onshore Ireland Midco Limited Energy and Natural Resources
- Communication of CBF PR to TDs in relevant ED's
Vulcan Consulting Limited Agriculture
- Forestry policy and programmes
Macra na Feirme · 2 returns Agriculture
- Minister for Agriculture's decision not to pursue dairy exit scheme proposals
- National Food Security and Fodder Resilience committee
Agricultural Consultants Association - ACA Agriculture
- Invitation to attend the ACA AGM
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

Pat the Cope Gallagher — Fianna Fáil 0 votes · 0 questions · 0 new lobbying returns

Quiet week — no questions filed or new lobbying returns.

Pearse Doherty — Sinn Féin 0 votes · 23 questions · 42 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 23 total

Finance 17 questions
- 2024-05-21 Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance to outline his views on the success of the mortgage interest tax credit; and if he will consider amending its design to ensure that all mortgage holders who have seen a significant increase in the mortgage costs they are facing will receive adequate support. [23004/24]
- 2024-05-21 Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance if he will cancel the increases in excise duty on petrol and diesel scheduled for August and October of this year, given the cost-of-living pressures facing households and their impact on trade for businesses in the Border region; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22786/24]
- 2024-05-21 Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance to outline the provision in insurance law with respect to consent to settle, whereby policyholders must provide consent where an insurer wishes to make a settlement with respect to a third-party claim; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22789/24]
- 2024-05-21 Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance if he or his Department undertook a review of the 10% stamp duty with respect to the bulk purchase of residential property; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22788/24]
- 2024-05-21 Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance for an update on his Department's strategy regarding financial scams and fraud; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22791/24]
- 2024-05-21 Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance to provide an update on consideration of changes to legislation to address the inability of consumers to make complaints to the Financial Services and Pensions Ombudsman with respect to vulture funds as a result of gaps in its regulation. [22787/24]
- 2024-05-21 Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance his response to the European Commission's opening of an infringement procedure against Ireland and issuance of a formal letter of notice regarding incorrect transposition of the 4th and 5th Anti-Money Laundering Directives; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22790/24]
- 2024-05-21 Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance the number of applications for the mortgage interest tax credit that were rejected on the grounds that an applicant does not have a sufficient income tax liability. [22485/24]
- 2024-05-21 Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance the number of applications for the mortgage interest tax credit that were rejected on the grounds that an applicant does not have a sufficient income tax liability despite their mortgage interest costs being higher in 2023 compared with 2022. [22486/24]
- 2024-05-21 Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance the number of applications for the mortgage interest tax credit that were unable to receive the full 20% relief under the credit on the grounds that an applicant does not have a sufficient income tax liability despite their mortgage interest costs being higher in 2023 compared with 2022. [22487/24]
- 2024-05-21 Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance the number of successful claims to date under the mortgage interest tax credit relief. [22488/24]
- 2024-05-21 Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance the value of money disbursed to date under the mortgage interest tax credit. [22489/24]
- 2024-05-21 Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance if his Department has estimated the increased revenue through income tax, USC and PRSI receipts as a result of planned increases in the minimum wage towards a living wage; if so, to provide estimates; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22744/24]
- 2024-05-23 Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance his and his Department’s position on the call for a five-year moratorium on branch closures by an organisation (details supplied); the way this call can be accommodated with the Access to Cash Bill 2024. [23470/24]
- 2024-05-23 Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance further to Parliamentary Question No. 292 of 9 April 2024, the projected carbon tax annual revenue in each of the years 2024 to 2030 respectively, with respect to carbon tax increases in each of those years on a cumulative basis. [23480/24]
- 2024-05-23 Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance further to Parliamentary Question No. 8 of 10 April 2024, if he has received correspondence from the Revenue Commissioners expressing concern regarding the BIK exemption for employer contributions to PRSAs, legislated through Section 22 of the Finance Act 2022, if he will share details of those concerns expressed; and the actions he is considering on foot of those concerns. [23484/24]
- 2024-05-23 Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance the options he is considering to force further premium reductions in the insurance market; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23485/24]
Health 5 questions
- 2024-05-21 Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) in County Donegal will receive a date for an operation at the Mater Misericordiae University Hospital; if he is on the routine or urgent list; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22389/24]
- 2024-05-21 Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 1542 of 9 April 2024, when a full HSE reply will be issued (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22546/24]
- 2024-05-21 Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Health when an urgent patient transfer will take place for a person (details supplied) in Letterkenny University Hospital to Galway University Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22606/24]
- 2024-05-21 Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Health for an update on the appointment of dermatology consultants at Letterkenny University Hospital and Sligo University Hospital; the stage the recruitment process is at; the timeframe for when consultants are to be in place if they are not already; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22914/24]
- 2024-05-21 Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Health when a medical card application will be processed for a person (details supplied) in County Donegal who has cancer; if any further documentation is required to process the application; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22993/24]
Housing 1 question
- 2024-05-21 Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if a new housing development at the Gallows Lane in Lifford, County Donegal, is to be used as social housing; if not, if there is another intended use for it; when it is expected people will be housed there; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23003/24]

New lobbying 42 returns

Philanthropy Ireland Community
- Advancement and support of Irish and European philanthropy
Avolon Transport
- Meeting with Deputy Pearse Doherty.
Clúid Housing Housing
- Debt levels in the AHB sector - reclassification of AHBs from local govt sub-sector
CHILDREN'S RIGHTS ALLIANCE - REPUBLIC OF IRELAND LIMITED Children and Youth Affairs
- Advocacy on Children's Rights Alliance Report Card 2024
Irish Wheelchair Association (IWA) Education and Training
- Looking for support for funding for development program for people with disabilities in Wexford
Irish Wildlife Trust CLG. Marine
- Irish Marine Protected Area legislation, ORE, EU Nature Restoration Law, EU Biodiversity pledge, EU Fisheries, Pellet loss regulation
Dignity4Patients Justice and Equality
- Re Meeting about Commission of Investigation into Michael Shine, convicted sexual offender. And to show them request for meeting with Simon Harries, current Taoiseach.
Transparency International Ireland Finance
- TI Ireland wrote to the Minister for Finance on 23 April 2024 to request a meeting to discuss the law on access to beneficial ownership registers, notably Statutory Instrument No. 308 of 2023 . A copy of this letter was also sent to five TDs who have asked PQs about this legislation, to the chair of the Oireachtas Finance Committee, and to the chair of the Advisory Council on Economic Crime and Corruption.
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA · 2 returns Agriculture · Finance
- National Sheep Welfare Scheme - €8/ewe
- VAT 58
Irish Universities Association Education and Training
- Communication to Candidates of the upcoming European Parliament Elections and Directors of Elections to seek their support for three key priorities for third level students and universities.
Consultative Committee of Accountancy Bodies Ireland Taxation
- Ireland's taxation policy.
Irish Council for Civil Liberties Justice and Equality
- Criminal Justice (Incitement to Violence or Hatred and Hate Offences) Bill 2022
Irish Funds Industry Association CLG EU Affairs
- Domestic & EU Legislative Agenda
The Union of Retail ,Bar and Administrative Workers · 2 returns Banking and Financial Institutions · Employment
- Insurance Costs and the Central Bank December 2023 Review of Differential Pricing Regulations in the Private Car and Home Insurance
- Transposition of the EU Directive on Adequate Minimum Wages (AMW) - Respect At Work Campaign
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)
Glennon Brothers (Glennon Bros. Timber Ltd) Environment
- Climate Change and housing policy
Irish Tax Institute Taxation
- Submission to the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach regarding the European Commission Proposals for EU Directives on BEFIT (COM (2023) 532 and Transfer Pricing (COM (2023) 529).
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
Irish Stock Exchange plc trading as Euronext Dublin Finance
- Meeting with Deputy Pearse Doherty.
National LGBT Federation Justice and Equality
- Criminal Justice (Incitement to Violence or Hatred and Hate Offences Bill 2022)
Scale Ireland Economic Development and Industry
- Budget 2025
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 · 2 returns Finance · Employment
- Financial services in Ireland
- Ibec's recommendations on care, working carers and the care sector
Glenveagh Properties Plc Housing
- Housing for All and National Planning Framework
Cairn Homes plc Housing
- General conversations with various DPOs (listed below) on the Irish residential construction industry and the broader housing market.
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, to raise awareness of issues pertinent to the Irish insurance industry including the launch Insurance Ireland's General Election material
Orsted Onshore Ireland Midco Limited Energy and Natural Resources
- Communication of CBF PR to TDs in relevant ED's
Trócaire Foreign Affairs
- Israel and the occupied Palestinian territory
County Kildare Chamber Economic Development and Industry
- Policy Advisory Council Meeting Q 1 2024
Limerick Chamber Economic Development and Industry
- Limerick Chamber were invited to meet Sinn Fein representatives to discuss economic development matters

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn — Sinn Féin 4 votes · 3 questions · 0 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 3 total

Health 2 questions
- 2024-05-21 Deputy Pádraig Mac Lochlainn asked the Minister for Health when a child (details supplied) will receive an appointment in Temple Street Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22461/24]
- 2024-05-21 Deputy Pádraig Mac Lochlainn asked the Minister for Health if the HSE can provide a post-operative bed for a person in County Donegal (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22812/24]
Children 1 question
- 2024-05-21 Deputy Pádraig Mac Lochlainn asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the reason for the delays in reopening respite services in the Ard Aoibhinn Unit in Carndonagh, County Donegal; when he expects a HIQA inspection to be carried out at the unit; and if he can provide an ongoing update on same, until such a time that it reopens. [22714/24]