Kerry — week of Mon, 20 May — Watch Them Work

What your Kerry TDs did this week

Mon, 20 May – 26 May 2024 · 5 TDs · 4 bills voted on · 60 questions · 149 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 Brendan Griffin

Did not vote 5 Danny Healy-Rae · Michael Cahill · Michael Healy-Rae · Norma Foley · Pa Daly

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 Brendan Griffin

Voted against 1 Pa Daly

Did not vote 4 Danny Healy-Rae · Michael Cahill · Michael Healy-Rae · Norma Foley

Housing Situation

2024-05-22 · 2 votes

An amendment to the bill · motion passed 61–49

Voted for 1 Brendan Griffin

Voted against 1 Pa Daly

Did not vote 4 Danny Healy-Rae · Michael Cahill · Michael Healy-Rae · Norma Foley

The motion · motion passed 61–50

Voted for 1 Brendan Griffin

Voted against 1 Pa Daly

Did not vote 4 Danny Healy-Rae · Michael Cahill · Michael Healy-Rae · Norma Foley

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business

2024-05-21 · 1 vote

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

Voted for 2 Brendan Griffin · Norma Foley

Voted against 2 Michael Healy-Rae · Pa Daly

Did not vote 2 Danny Healy-Rae · Michael Cahill

Danny Healy-Rae — Independent 0 votes · 4 questions · 22 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 4 total

Health 3 questions
- 2024-05-21 Deputy Danny Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Health for an update on a matter concerning provision of CAMHS psychotherapists in Tralee (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22521/24]
- 2024-05-21 Deputy Danny Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Health for an update on a matter (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23009/24]
- 2024-05-22 Deputy Danny Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Health for an update on a matter (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23014/24]
Justice 1 question
- 2024-05-21 Deputy Danny Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Justice when a State pathologist will be appointed to Kerry (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22493/24]

New lobbying 22 returns

Irish Wheelchair Association (IWA) Transport
- Garner support to change legislation to introduce mandatory standards negotiated by people with disabilities support by sanctions and fines
Vape Business Ireland · 2 returns Health · Justice and Equality
- Invited TDs to briefing event on new industry report
- Followed up with attendees of report launch with the focus on enforcement of the law
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.
Family Carers Ireland · 2 returns Community
- Carers Means Test
- Referendum on Care
Pro Life Campaign Health
- Emails to certain Oireachtas members inviting them to attend or support the March for Life
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.
Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers Association Agriculture
- Meeting with the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food & Marine in relation to Nitrates.
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
Ibec · 2 returns Economic Development and Industry · Agriculture
- Briefing event covering a range of topics including care referendum and future economic outlook
- Increase support for forestry in Ireland
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
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.
Q4PR Health
- Correspondence and engagement with TDs regarding funding challenges facing St John of God Community Services
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

Michael Cahill — Fianna Fáil 0 votes · 0 questions · 0 new lobbying returns

Quiet week — no questions filed or new lobbying returns.

Michael Healy-Rae — Independent 1 vote · 21 questions · 34 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 21 total

Health 10 questions
- 2024-05-21 Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Health if an appointment can be expedited on behalf of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22355/24]
- 2024-05-21 Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Health if there are plans to recruit another peer support facilitator with the psychiatric team in UHK in view of the fact there are currently only two positions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22426/24]
- 2024-05-21 Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) will receive an appointment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22432/24]
- 2024-05-21 Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Health when students will be called for an appointment with the school dentist (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22511/24]
- 2024-05-21 Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Health the status of an urgent request for a person (details supplied); when additional home help will be offered; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22517/24]
- 2024-05-21 Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Health if the case of a person (details supplied) will be examined; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22557/24]
- 2024-05-21 Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Health if there is a dietitian service in County Kerry (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22584/24]
- 2024-05-22 Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Health if a bus pick-up will be arranged for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23231/24]
- 2024-05-23 Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Health the status of a hospital appointment for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23374/24]
- 2024-05-23 Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Health to provide an update on the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23407/24]
Agriculture 3 questions
- 2024-05-21 Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if a scheme or grant can be offered to assist a person (details supplied) to replant forestry that was burnt in the past; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22526/24]
- 2024-05-21 Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if a compromise will be made for cray fishing (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22554/24]
- 2024-05-22 Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine to provide an update with regard to a lime spreading grant (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23120/24]
Education 2 questions
- 2024-05-21 Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Education the reason the members of three subject development groups (details supplied) were not made aware of a number of submissions made to the NCCA; if she will instruct the NCCA to make this information available to the members of the subject development groups; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22971/24]
- 2024-05-22 Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Education if she will provide an update on a matter (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23130/24]
Transport 1 question
- 2024-05-21 Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Transport if improvements can be made to make a bus stop more user-friendly (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22524/24]
Housing 1 question
- 2024-05-21 Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to confirm if the universal cost ceilings for housing have been updated since they were issued by his Department in 2002; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22587/24]
Justice 1 question
- 2024-05-22 Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Justice the reason forensic psychologists are not hired instead of clinical psychologists (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23129/24]
Finance 1 question
- 2024-05-23 Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Finance if, with regard to the help to buy scheme, someone qualifies for the scheme for all criteria but has inherited a property, whether they can still avail of the scheme as they never purchased a house or built a house before; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23399/24]
Social 1 question
- 2024-05-23 Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Social Protection if an issue in relation to an overpayment (details supplied) will be examined and resolved; the reason for the delay; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23335/24]
Children 1 question
- 2024-05-23 Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if assistance will be reinstated for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23385/24]

New lobbying 34 returns

Irish Wheelchair Association (IWA) Transport
- Garner support to change legislation to introduce mandatory standards negotiated by people with disabilities support by sanctions and fines
Rockwood Consulting ULC Finance
- Sought a change to tax policy to enable decarbonisation of the national bus fleet
Vape Business Ireland · 3 returns Health · Justice and Equality
- Enforcement of the Public Health Act and avoiding overregulation
- Invited TDs to briefing event on new industry report
- Followed up with attendees of report launch with the focus on enforcement of the law
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.
JKS Communications Health
- AV Room Meeting in Leinster House for Neurological Alliance of Ireland
BoyleSports Justice and Equality
- Gambling Regulation Bill 2022 - Letter with a meeting invite sent to relevant TD's in relation to certain sections of the Gambling Regulation Bill 2022 and proposed Gambling Tax Regime.
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
Family Carers Ireland · 2 returns Community
- Carers Means Test
- Referendum on Care
Pro Life Campaign Health
- Emails to certain Oireachtas members inviting them to attend or support the March for Life
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.
- Submission to the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Assisted Dying
- 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
The Irish Hospice Foundation Health
- Thank you to members of the Assisted Dying Committee and request for support for the recommendation to publish the Adult Palliative Care Policy
Irish Cancer Society · 2 returns Health
- Bowel Cancer Awareness Month
- Energy hardship
Ibec · 3 returns Economic Development and Industry · Agriculture · Employment
- Briefing event covering a range of topics including care referendum and future economic outlook
- Increase support for forestry in Ireland
- Ibec's recommendations on care, working carers and the care sector
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
Flutter Entertainment PLC Justice and Equality
- Correspondence and meetings in relation to the Gambling Regulation Bill
National Federation of Voluntary Service Providers Supporting People with Intellectual Disability Justice and Equality
- Letter to the Oireachtas Committee on Assisted Dying
John Gallagher Communications
- Roll-out of mobile telephony infrastructure nationally
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.
Q4PR Health
- Correspondence and engagement with TDs regarding funding challenges facing St John of God Community Services
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
Creative Retail Distribution Limited Health
- Outreach to public representatives relating to e-cigarettes and vaping.

Norma Foley — Fianna Fáil 1 vote · 0 questions · 30 new lobbying returns

New lobbying 30 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 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.
The Psychological Society of Ireland Education and Training
- Reform the DARE Scheme to include psychologists as Appropriate Professional eligible to verify Mental Health Conditions
The Union of Retail ,Bar and Administrative Workers Employment
- Transposition of the EU Directive on Adequate Minimum Wages (AMW) - Respect At Work Campaign
Irish Rural Link Co-Operative Society Limited Education and Training
- Request a meeting with Minister Norma Foley regarding the new School Transport Scheme 2030 Report and changes to eligibility to school transport
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
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
Meta Platforms Ireland Ltd Communications
- To outline Meta's approach to online safety
Autism Spectrum Information, Advice and Meeting Point Ltd, Trading as AsIAm · 10 returns Education and Training · Health
- A letter expressing AsIAm;s feedback on the Department of Education's 'Behaviour of Concern' guidelines and the lack of robust safeguarding measures from the use of restraint and seclusion in schools.
- 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.
- Access to suitable school places
- Consultation with Disabled People - UNCRPD Obligations
- Inclusive Education
- Assessment of Need
- Codes of Behaviour
- Seclusion and Restraint
- SET Allocations
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
Family Carers Ireland Community
- Referendum on Care
Ibec Communications
- Social Media
Irish Hotels Federation Tourism
- Seeking Government measures to support the continued recovery and growth of Ireland's tourism and hospitality industry
Irish Council for Psychotherapy Education and Training
- Delivering Equality of Opportunity in Schools (DEIS) Principals - Minister Foley Announces Funding for Wellbeing and Mental Health Supports in Post-Primary Schools https://tinyurl.com/2s4faybj
Q4PR Health
- Correspondence and engagement with TDs regarding funding challenges facing St John of God Community Services
Orsted Onshore Ireland Midco Limited Energy and Natural Resources
- Communication of CBF PR to TDs in relevant ED's

Pa Daly — Sinn Féin 4 votes · 4 questions · 38 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 4 total

Justice 2 questions
- 2024-05-21 Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Justice the current family accompaniment waiting times, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22522/24]
- 2024-05-21 Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Justice to provide an update on the community access support team trial in Limerick. [22910/24]
Foreign 1 question
- 2024-05-21 Deputy Pa Daly asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs if a passport application can be expedited (details supplied). [22651/24]
Health 1 question
- 2024-05-21 Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) can expect to receive an appointment for cataract eye surgery as they are visually impaired and the issue is impacting on their quality of life; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22520/24]

New lobbying 38 returns

Extern Ireland Justice and Equality
- Alternatives to remand: Bail Supervision Scheme presentation to All party Oireachtas group on Penal Reform
CHILDREN'S RIGHTS ALLIANCE - REPUBLIC OF IRELAND LIMITED Children and Youth Affairs
- Advocacy on Children's Rights Alliance Report Card 2024
Retailers Against Smuggling Justice and Equality
- Requesting a meeting to discuss the jump in seizures of illegal tobacco and its impact on retailers
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.
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
BoyleSports Justice and Equality
- Gambling Regulation Bill 2022 - Letter with a meeting invite sent to relevant TD's in relation to certain sections of the Gambling Regulation Bill 2022 and proposed Gambling Tax Regime.
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.
Irish Council for Civil Liberties · 2 returns Justice and Equality
- Criminal Justice (Incitement to Violence or Hatred and Hate Offences) Bill 2022
- Facial Recognition Technology For An Garda Síochána
The Union of Retail ,Bar and Administrative Workers Employment
- Transposition of the EU Directive on Adequate Minimum Wages (AMW) - Respect At Work Campaign
New Fortress Energy Energy and Natural Resources
- Irelands Energy and Gas Security
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.
- Submission to the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Assisted Dying
- Invitation to Oireachtas members to attend an awareness raising event to mark the 30th anniversary of Alzheimer's Tea Day in Leinster House
Irish Penal Reform Trust · 3 returns Justice and Equality
- Emails to Oireachtas members seeking a meeting with IPRT.
- Meeting with Deputy Pa Daly to discuss penal reform priorities.
- Meeting of the All-Party Oireachtas Group on Penal Reform on 24 April 2024 in the AV Room 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
The Irish Hospice Foundation Health
- Thank you to members of the Assisted Dying Committee and request for support for the recommendation to publish the Adult Palliative Care Policy
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)
Oxfam Ireland EU Affairs
- EU Pact on Migration and Asylum
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
Family Carers Ireland Community
- Referendum on Care
John Gallagher Communications
- Roll-out of mobile telephony infrastructure nationally
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.
Q4PR Health
- Correspondence and engagement with TDs regarding funding challenges facing St John of God Community Services
Orsted Onshore Ireland Midco Limited Energy and Natural Resources
- Communication of CBF PR to TDs in relevant ED's
Law Society of Ireland Children and Youth Affairs
- Legislative reforms and changes to the operation of the Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Act 2015
Capital Entertainment & Leisure Limited Justice and Equality
- Gambling Regulation Bill 2022