Dublin Central — week of Mon, 20 May

What your Dublin Central TDs did this week

Mon, 20 May – 26 May 2024 · 4 TDs · 3 bills voted on · 19 questions · 201 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 2 Gary Gannon · Paschal Donohoe

Did not vote 2 Marie Sherlock · Mary Lou McDonald

Housing Situation

2024-05-22 · 2 votes

An amendment to the bill · motion passed 61–49

Voted for 1 Paschal Donohoe

Voted against 1 Gary Gannon

Did not vote 2 Marie Sherlock · Mary Lou McDonald

The motion · motion passed 61–50

Voted for 1 Paschal Donohoe

Voted against 1 Gary Gannon

Did not vote 2 Marie Sherlock · Mary Lou McDonald

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business

2024-05-21 · 1 vote

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

Voted against 2 Gary Gannon · Mary Lou McDonald

Did not vote 2 Marie Sherlock · Paschal Donohoe

Gary Gannon — Social Democrats 4 votes · 1 question · 37 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 1 total

Further and Higher Education 1 question
- 2024-05-23 Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if he is aware of the lack of eligibility to access student grants for persons who hold stamp 4 visas; and, if so, if he and his Department are evaluating expanding the criteria. [23525/24]

New lobbying 37 returns

Children's Books Ireland CLG Education and Training
- We were asking for investment in school libraries and policies to support reading for joy for children and young people, locally, nationally, and in school communities
Inner City Organisations Network (ICON) Community
- 2 x public meetings with resident associations, An Gardai Siochana and elected representatives to lobby for change in relation to the housing and living conditions of people in Dublin 1.
CHILDREN'S RIGHTS ALLIANCE - REPUBLIC OF IRELAND LIMITED Children and Youth Affairs
- Advocacy on Children's Rights Alliance Report Card 2024
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.
Transgender Equality Network Ireland Justice and Equality
- TENI advocates for equal rights and access to healthcare for trans people.
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.
Walkinstown Association for People with an Intellectual Disability Ltd Children and Youth Affairs
- Risk of closure of WALK's Residential services.
Mental Health Reform · 3 returns Health · Budgetary matters
- Role of disabled persons organisations and self-advocacy in providing equal opportunities under UNCRPD implementation
- Resourcing for mental health services and supports and the importance of prioritising this in manifesto and election work
- MHR monitors the recommendations in Sharing the Vision that are relevant to our members and increased funding is required for the policy's progression. MHR advocated for the progression of the Draft Bill to reform the 2001 Mental Health Act from priority drafting to priority publication list for the Spring/Summer 2024 legislative programme.
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.
Teiripe Pobail Éireann CLG · 2 returns Health
- CEO Sarah Jane Hennelly shared Community Therapy Ireland's 3-Year Plan as part of an invitation to speak at CTI's public event on April 16th
- Community Therapy Ireland hosted an event to welcome TDs and share information regarding funding challenges faced by CTI member services
The Union of Retail ,Bar and Administrative Workers · 2 returns Employment
- Transposition of the EU Directive on Adequate Minimum Wages (AMW) - Respect At Work Campaign
- The Protection of Employees (Trade Union Subscriptions) Bill 2024
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
Multiple Sclerosis Ireland Health
- As a member of NAI, MS Ireland made a number of representations regarding an AV room briefing
Home and Community Care Ireland Health
- Meetings and briefings on general issues affecting home care 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
- Hospital car parking charges
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
Inclusion Ireland · 4 returns Education and Training
- EPSEN and policy advice from NCSE
- lack of Guidelines and strategy on seclusion and restraint
- Participation in Oireachtas Committee on education event on SET
- Hosted event in AV room Leinster House to highlight seclusion and restraint in schools
Ibec Employment
- Ibec's recommendations on care, working carers and the care sector
Autism Spectrum Information, Advice and Meeting Point Ltd, Trading as AsIAm · 4 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.
- Seclusion and Restraint
- SET Allocations
Irish Second-Level Students' Union (ISSU) · 2 returns Environment
- To have the above mentioned politician in attendance at our event and to sign a pledge.
- To have the above mentioned politician in attendance at our event and to sign a pledge.

Marie Sherlock — Labour Party 0 votes · 0 questions · 26 new lobbying returns

New lobbying 26 returns

Inner City Organisations Network (ICON) Community
- 2 x public meetings with resident associations, An Gardai Siochana and elected representatives to lobby for change in relation to the housing and living conditions of people in Dublin 1.
National College of Ireland Education and Training
- Visit to raise awareness of ELI services.
Irish Wheelchair Association (IWA) Budgetary matters
- attended Labour Party and green Party Conferences
Montague Communications Ltd Housing
- Redress Scheme for Apartment Owners affected by Fire and other Defects as well as reform of the law to minimise chance of such defects occurring in the future.
Screen Producers Ireland Arts
- RTE Funding Model
Construction Defects Alliance Housing
- Redress Scheme for Apartment Owners affected by Fire and other Defects
Transgender Equality Network Ireland Justice and Equality
- TENI advocates for equal rights and access to healthcare for trans people.
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 Women's Council of Ireland Justice and Equality
- Referendums on Family & Care
Irish Council for Civil Liberties · 2 returns Justice and Equality · EU Affairs
- Speaking to Labour Party TDs and Senators about ICCL policy
- EU AI Act
Age Action Employment
- Presentation to Oireachtas Committee on Enterprise, Trade and Employment
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).
Irish Penal Reform Trust Justice and Equality
- Emails to Oireachtas members seeking a meeting with IPRT.
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
Deliveroo (Roofoods Ltd) Economic Development and Industry
- Informing policymakers about Deliveroo operations in Ireland
Irish Cancer Society Employment
- Maternity leave entitlements
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
Rehab Group Public Expenditure and Reform
- Emer Costello attended the Labour Party Conference in DCU as part of the Oireachtas Disability Group (ODG) delegation. 23 March.
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.
Trócaire · 2 returns EU Affairs · Foreign Affairs
- Corporate accountability, justice and addressing poverty
- Israel and the occupied Palestinian territory

Mary Lou McDonald — Sinn Féin 1 vote · 8 questions · 45 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 8 total

Taoiseach 4 questions
- 2024-05-21 Deputy Mary Lou McDonald asked the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee that deals with transport will next meet. [21665/24]
- 2024-05-22 Deputy Mary Lou McDonald asked the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee on social affairs and public services will next meet. [21362/24]
- 2024-05-22 Deputy Mary Lou McDonald asked the Taoiseach if he will report on the final Climate Action Plan 2023 progress report, published by his Department in March 2024. [21666/24]
- 2024-05-22 Deputy Mary Lou McDonald asked the Taoiseach when the Cabinet Committee on Health will next meet. [21363/24]
Education 3 questions
- 2024-05-21 Deputy Mary Lou McDonald asked the Minister for Education the current status of a new school build in County Dublin (details supplied); the estimated completion date; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22505/24]
- 2024-05-21 Deputy Mary Lou McDonald asked the Minister for Education to confirm how many days of work have taken place on-site this year at the construction of a new school build in County Dublin (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22506/24]
- 2024-05-21 Deputy Mary Lou McDonald asked the Minister for Education if consideration is being given to the continued provision of the extra SNA allocated to a school in County Dublin (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22507/24]
Justice 1 question
- 2024-05-22 Deputy Mary Lou McDonald asked the Minister for Justice if he will provide an update on the commencement of S27-47 (Part 5) of the Criminal Justice Miscellaneous Provisions Act 2023; the reason for the delay in commencing Part 5 of the Act; and when Part 5 of the Act providing for much needed civil orders against stalking will be commenced. [23232/24]

New lobbying 45 returns

Inner City Organisations Network (ICON) Community
- 2 x public meetings with resident associations, An Gardai Siochana and elected representatives to lobby for change in relation to the housing and living conditions of people in Dublin 1.
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
National College of Ireland Education and Training
- Meeting request
Beaumont Hospital Foundation CLG Justice and Equality
- Gambling Regulation Bill
Irish Universities Association Education and Training
- Clarification of Sinn Fein policies on higher education funding
Transgender Equality Network Ireland · 2 returns Justice and Equality
- TENI advocates for equal rights and access to healthcare for trans people.
- Criminal Justice (Incitement to Violence or Hatred and Hate Offences) Bill 2022
Business Objects Software Limited Economic Development and Industry
- US-Ireland Partnership for Growth
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.
Mental Health Reform Health
- Meeting with Sinn Fein re mental health priorities ahead of their Private Members Bill that day. The text of the Bill, Explanatory Memo and Introduction Speech are available in the following links: https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/bills/bill/2023/83/ & https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/bills/bill/2023/83/?tab=bill-text
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.
Sustainable Water Network (SWAN) EU Affairs
- The Nature Restoration Law
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 · 2 returns Employment
- Transposition of the EU Directive on Adequate Minimum Wages (AMW) - Respect At Work Campaign
- The Protection of Employees (Trade Union Subscriptions) Bill 2024
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.
Family Carers Ireland Community
- Improved supports and services for carers
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 · 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.
- Invitation to Oireachtas members to attend an awareness raising event to mark the 30th anniversary of Alzheimer's Tea Day in Leinster House
- Discussion on the health needs of people with dementia
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
ALONE Housing
- Housing needs of older people
National LGBT Federation Justice and Equality
- Criminal Justice (Incitement to Violence or Hatred and Hate Offences Bill 2022)
Ruhama Justice and Equality
- Meeting to inform about Ruhama & policy position
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
Glenveagh Properties Plc Housing
- Housing for All and National Planning Framework
Stripe Economic Development and Industry
- US Ireland Partnership for Growth - Stripe participation
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
Irish Second-Level Students' Union (ISSU) · 2 returns Environment
- To have the above mentioned politician in attendance at our event and to sign a pledge.
- To have the above mentioned politician in attendance at our event and to sign a pledge.

Paschal Donohoe — Fine Gael 3 votes · 0 questions · 53 new lobbying returns

New lobbying 53 returns

Waterford Chamber of Commerce Taxation
- Small Benefit Exemption Scheme
UBS Group Banking and Financial Institutions
- Bilateral meeting with Paschal Donohoe, Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform of Ireland & President of the Eurogroup
RGDATA Employment
- Unsustainable increases in wage costs in local independent shops
Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation Health
- Public Service Agreement 2024 - 2026
Ryanair Transport
- Briefing on aviation issues
Freight Transport Association of Ireland Transport
- Issues with BIK for employees that bring work vans home and have to charge them for work purposes
National College of Ireland Education and Training
- Discuss NCI's capital requirements
The Institute of Directors Ireland Public Expenditure and Reform
- IoD Ireland State Body Governance Research
NCBI Health
- The Wayfinding Centre
Walkinstown Association for People with an Intellectual Disability Ltd Children and Youth Affairs
- Risk of closure of WALK's Residential services.
Mental Health Reform Health
- MHR monitors the recommendations in Sharing the Vision that are relevant to our members and increased funding is required for the policy's progression. MHR advocated for the progression of the Draft Bill to reform the 2001 Mental Health Act from priority drafting to priority publication list for the Spring/Summer 2024 legislative programme.
Bookselling Ireland EU Affairs
- Impact of the Late Payment Regulation on the Irish Book Trade
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA Agriculture
- Poultry Sector - Employment Permits
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
The Union of Retail ,Bar and Administrative Workers · 2 returns Employment
- Transposition of the EU Directive on Adequate Minimum Wages (AMW) - Respect At Work Campaign
- The Protection of Employees (Trade Union Subscriptions) Bill 2024
Nursing Homes Ireland Health
- NHI wrote to Ministers and TD's to inform them that NHI had launched our new Strategic Plan 2024-2026
Bolt Itx Transport
- To discuss the benefits of increased taxi and hackney supply
Cork Chamber Economic Development and Industry
- Sustainable Regional development of Cork
Glennon Brothers (Glennon Bros. Timber Ltd) · 2 returns Budgetary matters · Environment
- Changes to Capital Gains Tax Legislation
- Climate Change and housing policy
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
Citi Banking and Financial Institutions
- Introductory meeting with Citi's Global Public Sector team at IMF Spring Meetings
Virgin Media Ireland Limited Communications
- letter to Minister Catherine Martin with viewpoints in relation to funding of public service media 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
Aer Lingus Transport
- Dublin Airport passenger cap
Irish Stock Exchange plc trading as Euronext Dublin Finance
- Invitation to Minister Donohoe to attend and speak at a Euronext hosted dinner.
Ibec · 2 returns Economic Development and Industry · Housing
- Labour market concerns
- Submission on the temporary Waiver in respect of Development Contributions and a refund of Uisce Eireann water and wastewater connections
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 Energy and Natural Resources
- Raise awareness of concerns of digital sector re State/CRU connections policy
Dublin Chamber of Commerce Economic Development and Industry
- Sent letters to Ministers Donohoe, O’Donovan, and McGrath.
National Federation of Voluntary Service Providers Supporting People with Intellectual Disability Justice and Equality
- Raising awareness of the priorities for the disability sector in Ireland
Rehab Group · 2 returns Local Government · Education and Training
- Emer Costello represented Rehab Group at the Fine Gael Ard Fheis. 6th April.
- Letter to Paschal Donohoe, Minister for Public Expenditure, NDP Delivery and Reform re Application of WRC Agreement to all National Learning Network Staff
John Gallagher Community
- Promotion of Policies of The Wheel for charity, social enterprise and community and voluntary sector
Stripe Economic Development and Industry
- US Ireland Partnership for Growth - Stripe participation
Irish Hotels Federation Tourism
- Seeking Government measures to support the continued recovery and growth of Ireland's tourism and hospitality industry
Irish Tourist Industry Confederation Tourism
- Analysis of Government-induced costs on Tourism & Hospitality Enterprises. Labour measures brought in by Government policy are set to have a disproportionate impact on the tourism and hospitality sector adding €456m to the payroll of the businesses this year and as much as €1.4bn by 2026.
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
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
Coinbase Finance
- Sharing Coinbase's plans in Ireland as our MiCA hub, Implementation of MiCA (grandfathering period), and sharing the social utility of blockchain and crypto.
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
Irish Second-Level Students' Union (ISSU) · 2 returns Environment
- To have the above mentioned politician in attendance at our event and to sign a pledge.
- To have the above mentioned politician in attendance at our event and to sign a pledge.