Roscommon-Galway — week of Mon, 20 May

What your Roscommon-Galway TDs did this week

Mon, 20 May – 26 May 2024 · 3 TDs · 3 bills voted on · 19 questions · 137 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 1 Denis Naughten

Voted against 1 Claire Kerrane

Did not vote 2 Martin Daly · Michael Fitzmaurice

Housing Situation

2024-05-22 · 2 votes

An amendment to the bill · motion passed 61–49

Voted against 2 Claire Kerrane · Denis Naughten

Did not vote 2 Martin Daly · Michael Fitzmaurice

The motion · motion passed 61–50

Voted against 2 Claire Kerrane · Denis Naughten

Did not vote 2 Martin Daly · Michael Fitzmaurice

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business

2024-05-21 · 1 vote

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

Voted against 1 Claire Kerrane

Did not vote 2 Martin Daly · Michael Fitzmaurice

Claire Kerrane — Sinn Féin 4 votes · 12 questions · 41 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 12 total

Health 7 questions
- 2024-05-21 Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Health if he will supply details of the level of grant aid support from his Department and the HSE to each community cancer support centre in the State in each year since 2021; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22762/24]
- 2024-05-21 Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Health the number of people in Roscommon and Galway on waiting lists for home care; the average wait time; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22974/24]
- 2024-05-23 Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Health if salaries of Section 39 organisations are paid by the State/his Department; if so, how many organisations have this in place; how this is determined; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23417/24]
- 2024-05-23 Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Health the grounds on which an organisation (details supplied) was granted funding; if this will be extended to other similar organisations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23418/24]
- 2024-05-23 Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Health if consideration will be given for the State/his Department to take on the payment of salaries of two staff members of an organisation (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23419/24]
- 2024-05-23 Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Health if he is aware of an organisation (details supplied) which is providing essential supports and services to cancer patients and their families and receive an amount; his views on this funding amount; his views on whether it is adequate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23420/24]
- 2024-05-23 Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Health if he is aware of an organisation (details supplied) providing much-needed free supports and services to cancer patients and their families across several counties struggling financially to continue providing these supports and services due to a lack of funding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23421/24]
Education 2 questions
- 2024-05-21 Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Education if she has made a decision on reopening the school summer works programme this year; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22581/24]
- 2024-05-21 Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Education to provide an update on improving pay, terms and conditions for school caretakers, following arrangements for secretaries; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22970/24]
Social 2 questions
- 2024-05-21 Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Social Protection if she remains committed to meet the formal benchmark target of 34% of average earnings for State pension contributory payments as per the Government's ‘Roadmap for Pensions Reform 2018-2023'; if she has a timeframe to meet this target; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22518/24]
- 2024-05-21 Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Social Protection to advise what percentage of average earnings the State pension (contributory) rate is currently; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22519/24]
Transport 1 question
- 2024-05-21 Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Transport if he will seek an increase for CIÉ retired pensioners who have had no pension increase since 2008; if he will engage to seek an increase for these workers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22960/24]

New lobbying 41 returns

Youth Work Ireland Children and Youth Affairs
- A briefing for Oireachtas members
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA · 12 returns Agriculture · Finance
- National Agriculture Inspections Programme
- National Sheep Welfare Scheme - €8/ewe
- Irish Hardy Nursery Stock Association (IHNSA) Trolley Fairs
- Potato Sector Challenges
- Beef Prices
- Horticulture Sector Challenges
- Transport Scheme for Fodder
- Agri-Climate Rural Environment Scheme (ACRES)
- 'No Dogs Allowed' Campaign
- Nitrates Action Programme (NAP)
- Flooding and the River Shannon
- VAT 58
Irish Council for Civil Liberties Justice and Equality
- Criminal Justice (Incitement to Violence or Hatred and Hate Offences) Bill 2022
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 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
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
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)
Ibec · 5 returns Food · Agriculture · Employment · Economic Development and Industry
- Policy Priorities of the Food and Drink Sector 2024
- Increase support for forestry in Ireland
- Drinks Ireland policy priorities for 2024
- Ibec's recommendations on care, working carers and the care sector
- Regional meeting regarding policy priorities
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
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.
Hemp Federation of Ireland Agriculture
- Regulation of the EU agricultural hemp sector in Ireland
Vulcan Consulting Limited Agriculture
- Forestry policy and programmes
Croi - The West of ireland Cardiac Foundation Limited Education and Training
- Gambling Regulation Bill
Macra na Feirme · 2 returns Agriculture
- Forgotten Farmers scheme
- Nitrates Derogation decisions will have long-term impact on young farmer generational renewal - Macra outlines to Joint Oireachtas committee

Martin Daly — Fianna Fáil 0 votes · 0 questions · 0 new lobbying returns

Quiet week — no questions filed or new lobbying returns.

Michael Fitzmaurice — Independent Ireland 0 votes · 6 questions · 36 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 6 total

Environment 3 questions
- 2024-05-23 Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if the exemption to the waste recovery levy for C and D will be removed; if so, when this is proposed to commence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23363/24]
- 2024-05-23 Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if the exemption to the waste recovery levy for C and D is coming to an end, how much per tonne will be charged on this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23364/24]
- 2024-05-23 Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications what is proposed for 2025/2026 for waste recovery levy for C and D; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23365/24]
Health 2 questions
- 2024-05-21 Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice asked the Minister for Health the number of Guillain-Barré syndrome cases in Ireland from 2018 to 2023, inclusive, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22872/24]
- 2024-05-21 Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice asked the Minister for Health if Ireland is planning to introduce a vaccine injury fund similar to other countries in the EU; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22873/24]
Children 1 question
- 2024-05-21 Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if he can confirm that a number of buildings in Castlerea, County Roscommon are to be used to house international protection applicants; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22626/24]

New lobbying 36 returns

Vape Business Ireland · 2 returns Health
- Enforcement of the Public Health Act and avoiding overregulation
- Invited TDs to briefing event on new industry report
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA · 12 returns Agriculture · Finance
- National Agriculture Inspections Programme
- National Sheep Welfare Scheme - €8/ewe
- Irish Hardy Nursery Stock Association (IHNSA) Trolley Fairs
- Potato Sector Challenges
- Beef Prices
- Horticulture Sector Challenges
- Transport Scheme for Fodder
- Agri-Climate Rural Environment Scheme (ACRES)
- 'No Dogs Allowed' Campaign
- Nitrates Action Programme (NAP)
- Flooding and the River Shannon
- VAT 58
Liquid Gas Ireland Energy and Natural Resources
- Outreach regarding attendance at Liquid Gas Ireland's event series on a 'Just Transition' for rural Ireland.
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
- MS Ireland lobbied a number of Oireachtas members regarding the Gambling Regulations Bill
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.
The Irish Hospice Foundation Justice and Equality
- Outlining our requested amendments to the Gambling Regulation Bill.
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 · 3 returns Food · Employment · Economic Development and Industry
- Policy Priorities of the Food and Drink Sector 2024
- Ibec's recommendations on care, working carers and the care sector
- Regional meeting regarding policy priorities
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
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.
Insurance Ireland Banking and Financial Institutions
- 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
Croi - The West of ireland Cardiac Foundation Limited Education and Training
- Gambling Regulation Bill
Macra na Feirme · 2 returns Agriculture
- Forgotten Farmers scheme
- Nitrates Derogation decisions will have long-term impact on young farmer generational renewal - Macra outlines to Joint Oireachtas committee