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

What your Louth TDs did this week

Mon, 20 May – 26 May 2024 · 5 TDs · 3 bills voted on · 20 questions · 163 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 3 Fergus O'Dowd · Ged Nash · Peter Fitzpatrick

Voted against 1 Imelda Munster

Did not vote 4 Erin McGreehan · Joanna Byrne · Paula Butterly · Ruairí Ó Murchú

Housing Situation

2024-05-22 · 2 votes

An amendment to the bill · motion passed 61–49

Voted for 1 Fergus O'Dowd

Voted against 3 Ged Nash · Imelda Munster · Peter Fitzpatrick

Did not vote 4 Erin McGreehan · Joanna Byrne · Paula Butterly · Ruairí Ó Murchú

The motion · motion passed 61–50

Voted for 1 Fergus O'Dowd

Voted against 3 Ged Nash · Imelda Munster · Peter Fitzpatrick

Did not vote 4 Erin McGreehan · Joanna Byrne · Paula Butterly · Ruairí Ó Murchú

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business

2024-05-21 · 1 vote

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

Voted for 1 Fergus O'Dowd

Voted against 4 Ged Nash · Imelda Munster · Peter Fitzpatrick · Ruairí Ó Murchú

Did not vote 3 Erin McGreehan · Joanna Byrne · Paula Butterly

Erin McGreehan — Fianna Fáil 0 votes · 0 questions · 28 new lobbying returns

New lobbying 28 returns

CHILDREN'S RIGHTS ALLIANCE - REPUBLIC OF IRELAND LIMITED Social Protection
- Advocacy on the impact that food poverty and holiday hunger is having on children in Ireland
Irish Wheelchair Association (IWA) Transport
- Garner support to change legislation to introduce mandatory standards negotiated by people with disabilities support by sanctions and fines
Hanover Media Strategy Limited Health
- Invitation to a roundtable discussion on the challenges and pressures posed by influenza on the Irish health system, with a particular focus on the over 65s population.
RGDATA Trade
- Fianna Fail Parliamentary Party Briefing on all the challenges facing independent community food/convenience retailers.
Youth Work Ireland Children and Youth Affairs
- A briefing for Oireachtas members
Transgender Equality Network Ireland Justice and Equality
- TENI advocates for equal rights and access to healthcare for trans people.
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.
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
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
Pinnacle Public Affairs Ltd · 2 returns Economic Development and Industry
- Request for attendance/participation at Road Opening in Drogheda
- Request for attendance/participation at Road Opening in Drogheda
Rare Diseases Ireland · 3 returns Health
- Invitation to attend and contribute to Rare Diseases Day Conference - Looking to the future for rare diseases
- Get Rare Aware - Engaging with elected officials on Get Rare Aware campaign
- Meeting on reimbursement approval of orphan medicines
Irish Cancer Society · 3 returns Health
- Oireachtas Cross-Party Group on Cancer
- Daffodil Day 2024
- Energy hardship
BioMarin International Limited Health
- Rare disease policy and access to treatments in Ireland and EU
Ibec Employment
- Ibec's recommendations on care, working carers and the care sector
Family Carers Ireland Community
- Referendum on Care
Wind Energy Ireland Development and Zoning
- Planning applications for offshore renewable energy projects
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
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 Health
- Rare Disease Policy
Fair Seas Ireland Environment
- Meeting with individual TDs regarding MPA legislation
Teneo Strategy Ireland Limited Environment
- Implementation of Deposit Return Scheme Ireland

Ged Nash — Labour Party 4 votes · 6 questions · 38 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 6 total

Enterprise 2 questions
- 2024-05-21 Deputy Ged Nash asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment his views on a matter (details supplied); if he is satisfied the agency referenced is sufficiently staffed and has sufficient senior staff who have the necessary qualifications staff to fulfil the agency’s regulatory and industry-facing role in respect of a key industrial sector; the steps his Department and the agency concerned have taken to address high senior staff turnover and attrition rates at the agency; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22921/24]
- 2024-05-22 Deputy Ged Nash asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment when he or the Minister of State with responsibility for Business, Employment and Retail plan to sign the new draft contract cleaning employment regulation order which was submitted to him by the Labour Court in April 2024; when the new order will come into effect; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23211/24]
Public Expenditure 1 question
- 2024-05-21 Deputy Ged Nash asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform to provide an update from the OPW on the progress made on the provision of a planned new Garda Station in Laytown, County Meath; if he will provide a timeline for the completion of the project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22937/24]
Education 1 question
- 2024-05-21 Deputy Ged Nash asked the Minister for Education if schools in Drogheda, County Louth, will be included in the comprehensive system of student support called the City Connects pilot project, which is becoming operational with the support of the North East Inner City Implementation Board, Dublin; if the opportunity for the inclusion of relevant schools in Drogheda has been raised with the Drogheda Implementation Board; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22939/24]
Justice 1 question
- 2024-05-21 Deputy Ged Nash asked the Minister for Justice if she is aware that some individuals are experiencing undue delays in the processing of their applications for Irish citizenship (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22928/24]
Health 1 question
- 2024-05-21 Deputy Ged Nash asked the Minister for Health if he will address the difficulties experienced by families in Dundalk, in accessing orthodontist services since February 2024 (details supplied); the plans that are in place to resume orthodontist services in the area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22586/24]

New lobbying 38 returns

Christian Aid Ireland EU Affairs
- Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive
GME Media · 2 returns Health · Education and Training
- To ascertain status of draft design guide for long-term residential care settings for older people
- Status of cross-departmental project group on standards in the delivery of affordable, purpose built student accommodation
Irish Wheelchair Association (IWA) Budgetary matters
- attended Labour Party and green Party Conferences
Dignity4Patients · 2 returns Justice and Equality
- Anniversary of release of Michael Shine and EU Victims of Crime Day 2024
- EU Victims of Crime Day 2024
AONTAS Education and Training
- AONTAS called for improved financial supports for learners in Further Education and Training. Specifically: Increased training and supplementary allowances, funding for learners on part-time programmes and provision of a dedicated information service on financial supported in Further Education and Training.
Age Action Employment
- Phonecall re Employment Bill relevant to mandatory retirement
Transgender Equality Network Ireland Justice and Equality
- TENI advocates for equal rights and access to healthcare for trans people.
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.
Mental Health Reform Public Expenditure and Reform
- Reform of the Mental Health Act and disability group rights.
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
Pinnacle Public Affairs Ltd · 2 returns Economic Development and Industry
- Request for attendance/participation at Road Opening in Drogheda
- Request for attendance/participation at Road Opening in Drogheda
The Union of Retail ,Bar and Administrative Workers Employment
- Transposition of the EU Directive on Adequate Minimum Wages (AMW) - Respect At Work Campaign
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
Q4PR Economic Development and Industry
- Proposals to help promote the Irish drinks 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
Ibec · 3 returns Food · Employment · Economic Development and Industry
- Drinks Ireland policy priorities for 2024
- Ibec's recommendations on care, working carers and the care sector
- Ireland and the Unified Patent Court Agreement
Disability Federation of Ireland Budgetary matters
- Transparency of Disability Budget Announcements
Rehab Group · 3 returns Budgetary matters · Employment · Public Expenditure and Reform
- Communication to Budgetary Oversight Committee on behalf of Oireachtas Disablity Committee to ensure greater transparency in Health/Disability Budget Announcement
- Meeting with Labour Party Policy Unit and Public Representatives to discuss Labour Party Policy Document on Disability and Employment. 26th February.
- Emer Costello attended the Labour Party Conference in DCU as part of the Oireachtas Disability Group (ODG) delegation. 23 March.
National Federation of Voluntary Service Providers Supporting People with Intellectual Disability Budgetary matters
- Transparency of Disability Budget Announcements
Social Innovation Growth Fund Ireland Limited trading as Rethink Ireland. Community
- Request for a meeting to discuss Rethink Ireland manifesto
Irish Council for Psychotherapy · 3 returns Health · Education and Training · EU Affairs
- ICP concerns & recommendations re: the proposed CORU Standards of Proficiency & Criteria for Education & Training Programmes for Psychotherapists.
- 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
- Psychotherapy Can Help To Solve The Mental Health Crisis In Europe
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.
Drogheda & District Chamber · 2 returns Tourism
- Meeting with Ged Nash TD on the D Hotel
- Meeting with Ged Nash and Fergus O'Dowd on the D Hotel at Leinster House
Trócaire EU Affairs
- Corporate accountability, justice and addressing poverty

Joanna Byrne — Sinn Féin 0 votes · 0 questions · 3 new lobbying returns

New lobbying 3 returns

Pinnacle Public Affairs Ltd · 2 returns Economic Development and Industry
- Request for attendance/participation at Road Opening in Drogheda
- Request for attendance/participation at Road Opening in Drogheda
Family Carers Ireland Community
- Disabled Parking time in Drogheda-pointed out by carer as a shorter time than all other areas

Paula Butterly — Fine Gael 0 votes · 0 questions · 4 new lobbying returns

New lobbying 4 returns

Pinnacle Public Affairs Ltd · 2 returns Economic Development and Industry
- Request for attendance/participation at Road Opening in Drogheda
- Request for attendance/participation at Road Opening in Drogheda
Family Carers Ireland Community
- Disabled Parking time in Drogheda-pointed out by carer as a shorter time than all other areas
Irish Second-Level Students' Union (ISSU) Community
- Seeking soundproofed spaces for group studying to be added into local libraries in County Louth to benefit students during group/project work.

Ruairí Ó Murchú — Sinn Féin 1 vote · 10 questions · 27 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 10 total

Taoiseach 2 questions
- 2024-05-21 Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee that deals with transport will next meet. [22676/24]
- 2024-05-22 Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee on social affairs and public services will next meet. [22677/24]
Finance 2 questions
- 2024-05-21 Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Finance the short- to medium-term plans of the Government to ensure reductions in premiums for insurance products, particularly public liability insurance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22690/24]
- 2024-05-21 Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Finance the Government's priorities in respect of insurance competition work and reform of the insurance market for the remainder of 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22689/24]
Further and Higher Education 2 questions
- 2024-05-23 Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the status of the review of disability supports for students at further and higher education centres; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23180/24]
- 2024-05-23 Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the progress made to resolve the terms and conditions of employment of personal assistants who work in some education and training boards; the timeline for when the issue is expected to be resolved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23179/24]
Enterprise 2 questions
- 2024-05-23 Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the work being carried out by his Department to combat bogus self employment in the building trade; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23171/24]
- 2024-05-23 Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the funding that is being provided to support small and medium enterprises with the increased cost of business; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23172/24]
Tourism 1 question
- 2024-05-21 Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if she will provide an update on the status of funding applications related to an athletics track (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22600/24]
Education 1 question
- 2024-05-22 Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Education the reason an application for assistive technology was refused for a child (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23216/24]

New lobbying 27 returns

Dundalk Chamber Community
- St Patrick's Day festival
Irish Wheelchair Association (IWA) Transport
- Garner support to change legislation to introduce mandatory standards negotiated by people with disabilities support by sanctions and fines
Youth Work Ireland Children and Youth Affairs
- A briefing for Oireachtas members
Health Promotion Alliance Ireland Health
- Advocate for evidence-based policy changes that prioritise and enhance primary prevention strategies to reduce the burden of chronic diseases.
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 Justice and Equality
- Criminal Justice (Incitement to Violence or Hatred and Hate Offences) Bill 2022
Pinnacle Public Affairs Ltd · 2 returns Economic Development and Industry
- Request for attendance/participation at Road Opening in Drogheda
- Request for attendance/participation at Road Opening in Drogheda
The Union of Retail ,Bar and Administrative Workers Employment
- Transposition of the EU Directive on Adequate Minimum Wages (AMW) - Respect At Work Campaign
Irish Heart Foundation Health
- Seeking greater policy priority for prevention and health promotion strategies through leadership of the Health Promotion Alliance Ireland
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
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
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
Ibec Employment
- Ibec's recommendations on care, working carers and the care sector
Rehab Group Education and Training
- The National Learning Network was invited to present on the review of the European Year of Skills to the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Further and Higher Education, Innovation, Research and Science on 23 April.
Autism Spectrum Information, Advice and Meeting Point Ltd, Trading as AsIAm · 3 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.
- Support for Final Report of Joint Oireachtas Committee on Autism