Mayo — week of Mon, 20 May

What your Mayo TDs did this week

Mon, 20 May – 26 May 2024 · 5 TDs · 3 bills voted on · 29 questions · 190 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 Alan Dillon · Dara Calleary · Michael Ring

Voted against 1 Rose Conway-Walsh

Did not vote 2 Keira Keogh · Paul Lawless

Housing Situation

2024-05-22 · 2 votes

An amendment to the bill · motion passed 61–49

Voted for 3 Alan Dillon · Dara Calleary · Michael Ring

Voted against 1 Rose Conway-Walsh

Did not vote 2 Keira Keogh · Paul Lawless

The motion · motion passed 61–50

Voted for 3 Alan Dillon · Dara Calleary · Michael Ring

Voted against 1 Rose Conway-Walsh

Did not vote 2 Keira Keogh · Paul Lawless

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business

2024-05-21 · 1 vote

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

Voted for 2 Alan Dillon · Dara Calleary

Voted against 1 Rose Conway-Walsh

Did not vote 2 Keira Keogh · Paul Lawless

Alan Dillon — Fine Gael 4 votes · 3 questions · 38 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 3 total

Tourism 2 questions
- 2024-05-21 Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media to provide an update on a sports capital grant for (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22429/24]
- 2024-05-21 Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the status of a sports capital grant application (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22929/24]
Health 1 question
- 2024-05-23 Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) will receive an appointment for a psychologist assessment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23328/24]

New lobbying 38 returns

Philanthropy Ireland Community
- Seeking advancement on whitepaper on fiscal levers for philanthropic giving
Janssen Sciences Ireland UC Budgetary matters
- Representations to elected representatives in relation to the availability of funding for reimbursement of newly approved medicines.
Hanover Media Strategy Limited Health
- Engagement with members of the health committee in advance of debate on rare diseases
Vape Business Ireland Health
- Invited TDs to briefing event on new industry report
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
The Union of Retail ,Bar and Administrative Workers Employment
- Transposition of the EU Directive on Adequate Minimum Wages (AMW) - Respect At Work Campaign
MKC Communications Communications
- Public Service Broadcasting
Liquid Gas Ireland · 2 returns Energy and Natural Resources
- Outreach regarding attendance at Liquid Gas Ireland's event series on a 'Just Transition' for rural Ireland.
- Meeting requests to discuss energy policy measures being considered for political party manifestos.
Order of Malta Ireland Education and Training
- Assistance sought from Alan Dillon TD re the 2023 Town and Village Scheme in conjunction with Mayo Co Co.
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
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
The Irish Traveller Movement Community
- Traveller Accommodation
Irish Cancer Society Health
- Daffodil Day 2024
ALONE Housing
- Housing Adaptation Grants
Murray Energy and Natural Resources
- FEL 4/19 gas exploration licence held by Europa Oil & Gas
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
Dublin Chamber of Commerce Economic Development and Industry
- Sent letters to Ministers Burke, McEntee, O’Brien, Higgins, Richmond, and Dillon congratulating them on their appointments and seeking a meeting
Ibec · 2 returns Employment · Economic Development and Industry
- Ibec's recommendations on care, working carers and the care sector
- Regional meeting regarding policy priorities
Glenveagh Properties Plc Housing
- Housing for All and National Planning Framework
Wind Energy Ireland Energy and Natural Resources
- Priority for onshore wind energy projects
DCC plc · 2 returns Energy and Natural Resources
- Communications regarding attendance and participation at Liquid Gas Ireland's event series on a 'Just Transition' for rural Ireland.
- Meeting requests to discuss energy policy measures being considered for political party manifestos.
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
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.
Paul Allen & Associates Public Relations Housing
- Briefing Deputy Higgins, Minister Dillon, and Minister Michael McGrath on HAI's thoughts on vacant homes
Vulcan Consulting Limited · 2 returns Housing · Health
- Housing for All and National Planning Framework
- Rare Disease Policy in Ireland
Croi - The West of ireland Cardiac Foundation Limited Education and Training
- Gambling Regulation Bill
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
Women for Election Local Government
- Engagement with Departments on Organisational Funding

Dara Calleary — Fianna Fáil 4 votes · 0 questions · 60 new lobbying returns

New lobbying 60 returns

Hanover Media Strategy Limited · 2 returns Economic Development and Industry · Health
- Event in collaboration with the Chartered Institute for Logistics and Transport (CILT) on data management under the CSRD
- Meeting with Takeda's Europe President
Christian Aid Ireland EU Affairs
- Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive
RGDATA · 2 returns Employment · Trade
- Challenges facing local shops due to increased business costs.
- Fianna Fail Parliamentary Party Briefing on all the challenges facing independent community food/convenience retailers.
Hume Brophy · 2 returns Health · Finance
- Furniture Fire Regulations (FFRs)
- Financial policy for electronic money institutions
Veterinary Ireland Agriculture
- Communications with the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage in relation to Veterinary Ireland concerns around the uncertainty surrounding the future of the Local Authority Veterinary Service (LAVS) and the detrimental effects this is having on the existing service.
The Institute of Directors Ireland Public Expenditure and Reform
- IoD Ireland State Body Governance Research
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.
Transgender Equality Network Ireland Justice and Equality
- TENI advocates for equal rights and access to healthcare for trans people.
Coca-Cola Ireland Economic Development and Industry
- To brief TDs and Councillors from Mayo constituency with an update on a planned Coca-Cola solar farm project to be located adjacent to the Coca-Cola Ballina manufacturing facility.
Pinnacle Public Affairs Ltd Economic Development and Industry
- Inform Policy makers of Irving Oil position on the need for regulatory certainty and to discuss the Whitegate Refinery
The Union of Retail ,Bar and Administrative Workers Employment
- Transposition of the EU Directive on Adequate Minimum Wages (AMW) - Respect At Work Campaign
DBI Advisory & Services Company Limited By Guarantee · 2 returns Economic Development and Industry
- Metaverse Strategy for Ireland
- Artificial Intelligence Office in Ireland
Liquid Gas Ireland Energy and Natural Resources
- Outreach regarding attendance at Liquid Gas Ireland's event series on a 'Just Transition' for rural Ireland.
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
Irish Cancer Society · 3 returns Health
- Oireachtas Cross-Party Group on Cancer
- Daffodil Day 2024
- Energy hardship
Ibec · 12 returns Employment · Economic Development and Industry · Finance · Communications · EU Affairs
- Labour Employer Economic Forum
- Labour market concerns
- Ibec Global outputs and services
- Dual language labelling
- Dual language labelling on food products
- Ireland as a location for business.
- National policy on telecommunications
- D9+ is a group of likeminded EU member states on digital policy. Ireland held the chairship of the group in H1, 2024
- Ibec's recommendations on care, working carers and the care sector
- Digital Policy
- Regional meeting regarding policy priorities
- Priorities for the digital economy
The Westport Chamber · 2 returns Tourism · Development and Zoning
- Requested provision of extra government supports for SMEs and for the Hospitality sector due to the increased cost of doing business, introduction of living wage, increase in employer PRSI and upcoming AE
- Urgent Development of the the SDZ at Ireland West Airport Knock Needed
Vodafone Ireland · 2 returns Economic Development and Industry · Communications
- Industry Roundtable on the economic importance of connectivity
- Network Upgrade
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
Ballyhaunis Chamber of Commerce Economic Development and Industry
- Rural Regeneration Funding, Town Centre First, Development of Tourist Office, Parking, Age Friendly town - age friendly parking
Q4PR Energy and Natural Resources
- Raise awareness of concerns of digital sector re State/CRU connections policy
Irving Oil Whitegte Refinery Ireland Economic Development and Industry
- Inform Policy makers of Irving Oil position on the need for regulatory certainty and to discuss the Whitegate Refinery
American Chamber of Commerce Ireland Trade
- DETE Trade & Investment Council Meeting
DCC plc Energy and Natural Resources
- Communications regarding attendance and participation at Liquid Gas Ireland's event series on a 'Just Transition' for rural Ireland.
Irish Hotels Federation Tourism
- Seeking Government measures to support the continued recovery and growth of Ireland's tourism and hospitality industry
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.
Chambers Ireland Trade
- Trade priorities in advance of WTO Ministerial Conference 13 (MC13)
Insurance Ireland · 4 returns 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
- On behalf of members, making proposals in relation to the review of changes in European regulation and to launch Insurance Ireland's European Election material
- On behalf of members, providing input into pensions policy
- On behalf of members, to raise awareness of issues pertinent to the Irish motor insurance industry
Vulcan Consulting Limited · 2 returns Health · Economic Development and Industry
- Diabetes Policy in Ireland
- Digital Policy in the EU
Trócaire EU Affairs
- Corporate accountability, justice and addressing poverty
Croi - The West of ireland Cardiac Foundation Limited Education and Training
- Gambling Regulation Bill

Keira Keogh — Fine Gael 0 votes · 0 questions · 0 new lobbying returns

Quiet week — no questions filed or new lobbying returns.

Paul Lawless — Aontú 0 votes · 0 questions · 0 new lobbying returns

Quiet week — no questions filed or new lobbying returns.

Rose Conway-Walsh — Sinn Féin 4 votes · 20 questions · 26 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 20 total

Finance 10 questions
- 2024-05-21 Deputy Rose Conway-Walsh asked the Minister for Finance the value and number of successful claims under the research and development tax credit made by SMEs and non-SMEs, respectively, in each of the years 2021, 2022 and 2023; if his Department will consider introducing a simplified application process for SMEs to encourage research and innovation among indigenous companies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22793/24]
- 2024-05-21 Deputy Rose Conway-Walsh asked the Minister for Finance his response to the European Commission's opening of an infringement procedure against Ireland and issuance of a formal letter of notice regarding incorrect transposition of the 4th and 5th Anti-Money Laundering Directives; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22792/24]
- 2024-05-21 Deputy Rose Conway-Walsh asked the Minister for Finance the total tax revenue as a share of GNI* since 2016; total projected tax revenue as a share of GNI* out to 2027, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22734/24]
- 2024-05-21 Deputy Rose Conway-Walsh asked the Minister for Finance the total net debt and general Government debt each year since 2006, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22735/24]
- 2024-05-21 Deputy Rose Conway-Walsh asked the Minister for Finance to outline the criteria that must be met in order allow expenditure from the proposed infrastructure, climate and nature fund; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19843/24]
- 2024-05-23 Deputy Rose Conway-Walsh asked the Minister for Finance the breakdown of projected non-voted current expenditure for 2024 and 2025 including a breakdown central funds, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23401/24]
- 2024-05-23 Deputy Rose Conway-Walsh asked the Minister for Finance the breakdown of projected non-voted current expenditure for 2024 and 2025, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23402/24]
- 2024-05-23 Deputy Rose Conway-Walsh asked the Minister for Finance the details of capital resources outlined in the stability programme update; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23403/24]
- 2024-05-23 Deputy Rose Conway-Walsh asked the Minister for Finance the details on non-tax revenue as outlined in the stability programme update; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23404/24]
- 2024-05-23 Deputy Rose Conway-Walsh asked the Minister for Finance the methodology for calculating tax revenue projections in the Stability Programme Update, making particular reference to whether tax revenue projections are carried out on a no-policy change basis, or if it is assuming adjustments to credits and bands in line with inflation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23424/24]
Children 4 questions
- 2024-05-21 Deputy Rose Conway-Walsh asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth further to Parliamentary Question No. 574 of 16 April 2024, the annual cost to the Exchequer, in tabular form, of the means-tested national childcare scheme; the numbers accessing the scheme and the average subsidy, per recipient, in each year since 2020, by income levels, for example, by families earning €20,000 to €30,000, €31,000 to €40,000, €41,000 to €50,000, and €51,000 to €60,000; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22954/24]
- 2024-05-21 Deputy Rose Conway-Walsh asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth further to Parliamentary Question No. 574 of 16 April 2024, to provide a table, with a breakdown, by deciles, of the distribution of hourly and weekly subsidy levels of means-tested NCS subsidy recipients for 2020 to 2023, that is, the average hourly subsidy and average weekly subsidy received by the bottom 10% of the distribution, the next 10% and so on; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22955/24]
- 2024-05-21 Deputy Rose Conway-Walsh asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth further to Parliamentary Question No. 238 of 1 May 2024, the estimated cost of a 1 cent increase in the hourly wage of all early years assistants, room leaders, deputy managers and centre managers in the childcare sector if the State were to directly subsidise the increase, regardless of current income level; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22956/24]
- 2024-05-21 Deputy Rose Conway-Walsh asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth his Department’s annual targets for additional childcare places, that is, increased capacity, for each year they are available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22957/24]
Further and Higher Education 2 questions
- 2024-05-23 Deputy Rose Conway-Walsh asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the number of additional places that have been added to nursing and medicine since 2020 for Irish and EU students; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23293/24]
- 2024-05-23 Deputy Rose Conway-Walsh asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the total number of new apprentice registrations in 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23292/24]
Taoiseach 1 question
- 2024-05-21 Deputy Rose Conway-Walsh asked the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee that deals with transport will next meet. [22999/24]
Housing 1 question
- 2024-05-21 Deputy Rose Conway-Walsh asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of purpose-built childcare facilities that have been built each year since the introduction of the Guidelines for Planning Authorities on Childcare Facilities issued as ministerial guidelines under section 28 of the Planning and Development Act 2000; the number of childcare facilities that became operational; the number that remain operational today; the reason there has not been a purpose-built childcare facility for each 75-dwelling development since the introduction of the guidelines; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22698/24]
Social 1 question
- 2024-05-21 Deputy Rose Conway-Walsh asked the Minister for Social Protection if she is aware of the challenges faced by many community pre-schools (details supplied) due to the fact that the school meals programme funding does not cover the costs associated with providing food and drink for children; the steps she is taking to address the issue; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22393/24]
Public Expenditure 1 question
- 2024-05-23 Deputy Rose Conway-Walsh asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform the details of expenditure receipts and balances as outlined on page 27 of the Stability Programme Update; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23405/24]

New lobbying 26 returns

Transparency International Ireland Finance
- TI Ireland wrote to the Minister for Finance on 23 April 2024 to request a meeting to discuss the law on access to beneficial ownership registers, notably Statutory Instrument No. 308 of 2023 . A copy of this letter was also sent to five TDs who have asked PQs about this legislation, to the chair of the Oireachtas Finance Committee, and to the chair of the Advisory Council on Economic Crime and Corruption.
Coca-Cola Ireland Economic Development and Industry
- To brief TDs and Councillors from Mayo constituency with an update on a planned Coca-Cola solar farm project to be located adjacent to the Coca-Cola Ballina manufacturing facility.
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 Employment
- Transposition of the EU Directive on Adequate Minimum Wages (AMW) - Respect At Work Campaign
Liquid Gas Ireland Energy and Natural Resources
- Outreach regarding attendance at Liquid Gas Ireland's event series on a 'Just Transition' for rural 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 · 2 returns Justice and Equality · Banking and Financial Institutions
- Membership of Coalition Against Hate Crime (CAHC)
- Presentation to Oireachtas Finance Committee about Access to Cash
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).
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
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)
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 · 2 returns Employment · Economic Development and Industry
- Ibec's recommendations on care, working carers and the care sector
- Regional meeting regarding policy priorities
DCC plc Energy and Natural Resources
- Communications regarding attendance and participation at Liquid Gas Ireland's event series on a 'Just Transition' for rural Ireland.
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 Foreign Affairs
- Israel and the occupied Palestinian territory
Croi - The West of ireland Cardiac Foundation Limited Education and Training
- Gambling Regulation Bill