Limerick City — week of Mon, 20 May

What your Limerick City TDs did this week

Mon, 20 May – 26 May 2024 · 4 TDs · 3 bills voted on · 9 questions · 151 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 Brian Leddin · Kieran O'Donnell

Did not vote 3 Conor Sheehan · Maurice Quinlivan · Willie O'Dea

Housing Situation

2024-05-22 · 2 votes

An amendment to the bill · motion passed 61–49

Voted for 2 Brian Leddin · Kieran O'Donnell

Did not vote 3 Conor Sheehan · Maurice Quinlivan · Willie O'Dea

The motion · motion passed 61–50

Voted for 2 Brian Leddin · Kieran O'Donnell

Did not vote 3 Conor Sheehan · Maurice Quinlivan · Willie O'Dea

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business

2024-05-21 · 1 vote

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

Voted for 1 Kieran O'Donnell

Did not vote 3 Conor Sheehan · Maurice Quinlivan · Willie O'Dea

Conor Sheehan — Labour Party 0 votes · 0 questions · 1 new lobbying return

New lobbying 1 return

Eli Lilly and Company Economic Development and Industry
- Project Progress and Economic Impact of Lilly Limerick.

Kieran O'Donnell — Fine Gael 4 votes · 0 questions · 34 new lobbying returns

New lobbying 34 returns

Coolmine Therapeutic Community Health
- Crisis letter to stakeholders in relation to the urgent need for a suitable premises to deliver the Mid-West homeless women and children's residential addiction treatment and recovery service
Community Law & Mediation Housing
- Letter informing DPO of practice of local authorities disclosing reports obtained under section 15 of the Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1997
Youth Work Ireland Children and Youth Affairs
- A briefing for Oireachtas members
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA · 2 returns Development and Zoning · Agriculture
- National Planning Framework
- Flooding and the River Shannon
Eli Lilly and Company Economic Development and Industry
- Project Progress and Economic Impact of Lilly Limerick.
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.
Pinnacle Public Affairs Ltd Housing
- Engagement with Public Reps on Development of Raheen SHD, Limerick
Coach Tourism and Transport Council of Ireland Transport
- Organisation's Annual General Meeting
The Union of Retail ,Bar and Administrative Workers Employment
- Transposition of the EU Directive on Adequate Minimum Wages (AMW) - Respect At Work Campaign
SSE plc Energy and Natural Resources
- Planning & Development Bill 2023
Uisce Éireann Housing
- Letter setting out Uisce Eireann's analysis of and views on the proposed Planning & Development Bill 2023.
Chartered Accountants Ireland Economic Development and Industry
- Sending letters of congratulations to Taoiseach and to new Ministerial appointments among our membership
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
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
Orsted Onshore Ireland Midco Limited Energy and Natural Resources
- Brief discussion of IROPI policy in Ireland and follow up email outlining importance of same.
Aer Lingus Transport
- Dublin Airport passenger cap
ALONE Housing
- Housing Adaptation Grants
Irish Cancer Society Health
- Daffodil Day 2024
Ibec · 3 returns Development and Zoning · Local Government · Employment
- Planning and Development Bill 2023
- Local Government (Mayor of Limerick) Bill and enterprise priorities for the Mid-West Region
- 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
Glenveagh Properties Plc Housing
- Housing for All and National Planning Framework
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
Irish Hotels Federation Tourism
- Seeking Government measures to support the continued recovery and growth of Ireland's tourism and hospitality industry
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.
Vulcan Consulting Limited Housing
- Housing for All and National Planning Framework
Limerick Chamber Health
- Limerick Chamber views on the current process for the WHO Pandemic Preparedness Treaty

Maurice Quinlivan — Sinn Féin 0 votes · 2 questions · 36 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 2 total

Health 2 questions
- 2024-05-22 Deputy Maurice Quinlivan asked the Minister for Health if an appointment for a person (details supplied) can be rescheduled to a local clinic; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23149/24]
- 2024-05-22 Deputy Maurice Quinlivan asked the Minister for Health to provide an update on the case of a person (details supplied) who has been referred for a cardiac examination at University Hospital Kerry but has yet to receive an appointment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23150/24]

New lobbying 36 returns

Coolmine Therapeutic Community Health
- Crisis letter to stakeholders in relation to the urgent need for a suitable premises to deliver the Mid-West homeless women and children's residential addiction treatment and recovery service
Vape Business Ireland Health
- Invited TDs to briefing event on new industry report
Eli Lilly and Company Economic Development and Industry
- Project Progress and Economic Impact of Lilly Limerick.
Fuzion Communications Energy and Natural Resources
- Site visit to Port of Cork facilitated for the Oireachtas Committee on Enterprise, Trade and Employment.
Irish Council for Civil Liberties Justice and Equality
- Criminal Justice (Incitement to Violence or Hatred and Hate Offences) Bill 2022
Pinnacle Public Affairs Ltd · 2 returns Housing · Economic Development and Industry
- Engagement with Public Reps on Development of Raheen SHD, Limerick
- Informing policymakers about Deliveroo operations in Ireland
The Union of Retail ,Bar and Administrative Workers Employment
- 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 · 2 returns Justice and Equality · Employment
- Membership of Coalition Against Hate Crime (CAHC)
- Presentation to Oireachtas Committee on Enterprise, Trade and Employment
The Alzheimer Society of Ireland · 4 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.
- 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
- 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 · 4 returns Health
- Get Rare Aware - Engaging with elected officials on Get Rare Aware campaign
- Get Rare Aware - Engaging with elected officials on Get Rare Aware campaign
- Meeting on reimbursement approval of orphan medicines
- 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
Deliveroo (Roofoods Ltd) Economic Development and Industry
- Informing policymakers about Deliveroo operations in Ireland
Ibec · 4 returns Economic Development and Industry · Food · Employment
- Technology Ireland view on the Digital Services Bill 2023
- Policy Priorities of the Food and Drink Sector 2024
- Ibec's recommendations on care, working carers and the care sector
- Technology Ireland's view on the Digital Services Bill
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
Autism Spectrum Information, Advice and Meeting Point Ltd, Trading as AsIAm · 4 returns Health
- Accreditation of Leinster House
- 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.
- 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.
Limerick Chamber Economic Development and Industry
- Limerick Chamber were invited to meet Sinn Fein representatives to discuss economic development matters

Willie O'Dea — Fianna Fáil 0 votes · 6 questions · 17 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 6 total

Finance 2 questions
- 2024-05-21 Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Finance for a report on income tax receipts in the first four months of 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22569/24]
- 2024-05-21 Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Finance the tax changes he is considering to make it more attractive for people to invest their savings, rather than having money sit in bank accounts; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22568/24]
Enterprise 2 questions
- 2024-05-23 Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment his response to the recent Supreme Court judgment in the Delaney case in relation to personal injuries guidelines; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23059/24]
- 2024-05-23 Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment when he will commence legislation to provide for mediation for motor liability personal injury cases; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23060/24]
Health 1 question
- 2024-05-21 Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Health if the Government intends to become a signatory to the proposed WHO Pandemic Treaty, a legally binding treaty which would grant significant powers to a UN agency; if he is satisfied that this proposed treaty will comply with the Constitution; if he will commit to putting this matter to the people in a referendum; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22585/24]
Foreign 1 question
- 2024-05-23 Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will consider providing more accountability and transparency within the Passport Service, and provide a meaningful escalation path that facilitates citizens having their issues resolved. [23383/24]

New lobbying 17 returns

Coolmine Therapeutic Community Health
- Crisis letter to stakeholders in relation to the urgent need for a suitable premises to deliver the Mid-West homeless women and children's residential addiction treatment and recovery service
Rockwood Consulting ULC Finance
- Sought a change to tax policy to enable decarbonisation of the national bus fleet
Vape Business Ireland Health
- Invited TDs to briefing event on new industry report
Eli Lilly and Company Economic Development and Industry
- Project Progress and Economic Impact of Lilly Limerick.
Pinnacle Public Affairs Ltd Housing
- Engagement with Public Reps on Development of Raheen SHD, Limerick
The Union of Retail ,Bar and Administrative Workers Employment
- Transposition of the EU Directive on Adequate Minimum Wages (AMW) - Respect At Work Campaign
Car Rental Council of Ireland Taxation
- VAT equalisation measure for rental cars
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
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
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
Ibec Employment
- Ibec's recommendations on care, working carers and the care sector
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.
Limerick Chamber Health
- Limerick Chamber views on the current process for the WHO Pandemic Preparedness Treaty