Dublin North-West — week of Mon, 20 May

What your Dublin North-West TDs did this week

Mon, 20 May – 26 May 2024 · 3 TDs · 3 bills voted on · 19 questions · 72 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 Paul McAuliffe · Róisín Shortall

Voted against 1 Dessie Ellis

Did not vote 1 Rory Hearne

Housing Situation

2024-05-22 · 2 votes

An amendment to the bill · motion passed 61–49

Voted for 1 Paul McAuliffe

Voted against 2 Dessie Ellis · Róisín Shortall

Did not vote 1 Rory Hearne

The motion · motion passed 61–50

Voted for 1 Paul McAuliffe

Voted against 2 Dessie Ellis · Róisín Shortall

Did not vote 1 Rory Hearne

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business

2024-05-21 · 1 vote

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

Voted for 1 Paul McAuliffe

Voted against 2 Dessie Ellis · Róisín Shortall

Did not vote 1 Rory Hearne

Dessie Ellis — Sinn Féin 4 votes · 0 questions · 26 new lobbying returns

New lobbying 26 returns

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
- Role of disabled persons organisations and self-advocacy in providing equal opportunities under UNCRPD implementation
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
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
Multiple Sclerosis Ireland Health
- As a member of NAI, MS Ireland made a number of representations regarding an AV room briefing
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)
Irish Cancer Society Health
- Daffodil Day 2024
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
Peter McVerry Trust Housing
- Call with Deputy Dessie Ellis on the 25th March 2024. Raised two queries on: 1. Áit Linn – he has heard this is closing 2. Patrickswell Place – he is requesting an update on the sale/purchase of this property
Ibec Employment
- Ibec's recommendations on care, working carers and the care sector
Rehab Group Education and Training
- Members of the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters visited the National Learning Network in Ballyfermot on 14 February
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.
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.

Paul McAuliffe — Fianna Fáil 4 votes · 5 questions · 46 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 5 total

Foreign 2 questions
- 2024-05-21 Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs if a passport application (details supplied) can be expedited. [22649/24]
- 2024-05-22 Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs if a passport will be expedited for a person (details supplied). [23210/24]
Health 1 question
- 2024-05-21 Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Health to provide an update on a hip operation for a person (details supplied). [22965/24]
Taoiseach 1 question
- 2024-05-22 Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee on social affairs and public services will meet next. [22350/24]
Transport 1 question
- 2024-05-23 Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Transport if he will make additional resources available to local authorities in 2024 for the community involvement scheme, in view of the inclement weather to date 2024 and its impact on rural roads; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23347/24]

New lobbying 46 returns

Mercy Law Resource Centre CLG Housing
- General Scheme of the Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2024
Clúid Housing Housing
- Discussed the issues of MUD reform and defects
Irish Wheelchair Association (IWA) Social Protection
- Met with Paul Mc Auliffe and Michaela Mcginley to discuss changes to Disability allowance payment and extra cost of disability to influence next programme for government
Montague Communications Ltd · 2 returns Housing · Justice and Equality
- 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.
- Reform of the Multi-Unit Development (MUD) Act
Construction Defects Alliance Housing
- Redress Scheme for Apartment Owners affected by Fire and other Defects
Community Law & Mediation · 3 returns Housing · Justice and Equality
- Submission and presentation to Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Local Government and Heritage on the General Scheme of the Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2024, in particular the proposals to introduce ‘right to reside’ and ‘habitual residence’ conditions for access to social housing supports as set out in Part 2 of the General Scheme.
- Submission and presentation to Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Local Government and Heritage on the General Scheme of the Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2024, in particular the proposals to introduce ‘right to reside’ and ‘habitual residence’ conditions for access to social housing supports as set out in Part 2 of the General Scheme.
- 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
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.
Novo Nordisk Limited Health
- Launch of Novo Nordisk Cycle to School initiative, and discussion with Minister of State Jack Chambers regarding the promotion of European competitiveness and the adoption of a life science strategy 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
SSE plc Energy and Natural Resources
- Planning & Development Bill 2023
Bolt Itx Transport
- To discuss the benefits of increased taxi and hackney supply
Uisce Éireann Housing
- Briefing elected representatives on Uisce Eireann analysis of, and views on, the proposed Planning & Development Bill 2023.
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.
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
Healthy Homes Ireland Housing
- To secure meetings with elected/ designated officials in order to communicate the findings of Healthy Homes Ireland's report; 'Our place: Towards Healthier Greener Homes'
ALONE · 2 returns Housing
- Housing needs of older people
- Presentation to Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing re homelessness
Ruhama Health
- Request to meet to discuss funding for the Seeking Safety Ireland programme
Dublin Chamber of Commerce · 4 returns Employment · Transport · Justice and Equality · Environment
- Attended Dublin Chamber’s Oireachtas reception in Leinster House hosted by Cormac Devlin TD
- Attended Dublin Chamber’s Oireachtas reception in Leinster House hosted by Cormac Devlin TD
- Attended Dublin Chamber’s Oireachtas reception in Leinster House hosted by Cormac Devlin TD
- Attended Dublin Chamber’s Oireachtas reception in Leinster House hosted by Cormac Devlin TD
Ibec · 4 returns Development and Zoning · Employment · Housing
- Planning and Development Bill 2023
- Ibec's recommendations on care, working carers and the care sector
- The timeliness and efficiency of the planning system
- Delivering a planning system for better lives, better business
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 Housing
- Discussion regarding housing policy
Glenveagh Properties Plc Housing
- Housing for All and National Planning Framework
ESB Energy and Natural Resources
- To discuss a proposal for regulations to be applied on enactment of the Planning and Development Bill to facilitate streamlined planning for small scale renewable and generation projects and support the delivery of more carbon neutral energy systems.
Wind Energy Ireland · 2 returns Development and Zoning · Energy and Natural Resources
- Planning and Development Bill 2023
- Programme for Government
daa plc Development and Zoning
- Meeting to discuss daa recommendations and considerations on the Planning and Development Bill 2023.
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.
National Women's Council of Ireland Housing
- Housing and homelessness issues faced by lone parents
Simon Communities of Ireland Housing
- Raise Concerns about proposed provision in the Housing Misc Provisions Bill 2024
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.

Rory Hearne — Social Democrats 0 votes · 0 questions · 0 new lobbying returns

Quiet week — no questions filed or new lobbying returns.