Waterford — week of Mon, 20 May

What your Waterford TDs did this week

Mon, 20 May – 26 May 2024 · 4 TDs · 3 bills voted on · 19 questions · 216 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 Marc Ó Cathasaigh · Matt Shanahan

Voted against 1 David Cullinane

Did not vote 3 Conor D McGuinness · John Cummins · Mary Butler

Housing Situation

2024-05-22 · 2 votes

An amendment to the bill · motion passed 61–49

Voted for 1 Marc Ó Cathasaigh

Voted against 2 David Cullinane · Matt Shanahan

Did not vote 3 Conor D McGuinness · John Cummins · Mary Butler

The motion · motion passed 61–50

Voted for 1 Marc Ó Cathasaigh

Voted against 2 David Cullinane · Matt Shanahan

Did not vote 3 Conor D McGuinness · John Cummins · Mary Butler

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business

2024-05-21 · 1 vote

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

Voted for 2 Marc Ó Cathasaigh · Mary Butler

Voted against 1 David Cullinane

Did not vote 2 Conor D McGuinness · John Cummins

Conor D McGuinness — Sinn Féin 0 votes · 0 questions · 0 new lobbying returns

Quiet week — no questions filed or new lobbying returns.

David Cullinane — Sinn Féin 4 votes · 1 question · 79 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 1 total

Health 1 question
- 2024-05-21 Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the data which will be reported through the health performance visualisation platform, in tabular form; the relevant metrics and indicators which will be measured and monitored; and the regularity of reporting. [22499/24]

New lobbying 79 returns

Pfizer Health
- Ireland's medicine reimbursement system and access to new medicines and vaccines
Waterford Chamber of Commerce · 3 returns Sports and Recreation · Education and Training
- Support for South East application to host the World Rally Championship
- Assistance in securing school places
- Training for parents of neuro-diverse children
National Community Care Network Health
- Met with Minister to discuss new Authorisation Scheme for Older persons and funding of Home Care Sector.
CHILDREN'S RIGHTS ALLIANCE - REPUBLIC OF IRELAND LIMITED Children and Youth Affairs
- Advocacy on Children's Rights Alliance Report Card 2024
Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation Health
- Invitation to INMO Annual Delegate Conference
Janssen Sciences Ireland UC · 3 returns Budgetary matters · Economic Development and Industry · Health
- Representations to elected representatives in relation to the availability of funding for reimbursement of newly approved medicines.
- Meetings with Sinn Féin Spokespersons on life sciences industry priorities in Leinster House
- Engagement with Sinn Féin at external events
Hanover Media Strategy Limited · 3 returns Health
- Introductory meeting
- Engagement with members of the health committee in advance of debate on rare diseases
- 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.
Vape Business Ireland Health
- Invited TDs to briefing event on new industry report
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.
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.
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
JKS Communications Health
- AV Room Meeting in Leinster House for Neurological Alliance of Ireland
Mental Health Reform · 3 returns Health
- Health Committee Meeting on 17th January 2024, Families for Reform of CAMHS appearing as witness on the topic of 'Consideration of the proposals of Families for Reform of CAMHS'
- Special sitting of the Disability Matters Committee on the UNCRPD and self-advocacy
- Sinn Féin had a consultation document on health and social care priorities and requested submissions on the content.
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.
National Infertility Support and Information Group Health
- NISIG is the only Irish charity supporting and advocating on behalf of those experiencing fertility issues. One of our primary aims is to ensure that equality is secured, and the human rights of children conceived using AHR, their intended parents and families are protected and advanced in legislation and policy, in addition to advocating for the introduction of an equitable & fair system of public funding.
Teiripe Pobail Éireann CLG Health
- CEO Sarah Jane Hennelly submitted a written policy submission in response to Sinn Fein's consultation policy, Priorities for Change in Health and Social Care on January 23rd 2024
National Women's Council of Ireland Health
- Independent Review of the Operation of the Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Act 2018
Irish Council for Civil Liberties Justice and Equality
- Criminal Justice (Incitement to Violence or Hatred and Hate Offences) Bill 2022
Dillon Quirke Foundation CLG Health
- Making cardiac screening for teenagers compulsory to reduce Sudden Adult Death Syndrome
The Union of Retail ,Bar and Administrative Workers Employment
- Transposition of the EU Directive on Adequate Minimum Wages (AMW) - Respect At Work Campaign
Nursing Homes Ireland Health
- NHI wrote to Ministers and TD's to inform them that NHI had launched our new Strategic Plan 2024-2026
Irish Association of Speech and Language Therapists Health
- IASLT as a member of the Health and Social Care Professions Alliance issued a statement in relation to the current recruitment embargo. This threat is a direct result of the HSE recruitment embargo. As a combined healthcare professionals workforce of over 20,000 employees from 26 professions, the devastating impact of the embargo is resulting in extended waiting lists, limited care provision and serious risks for the public healthcare system.
Irish Heart Foundation Health
- Seeking greater policy priority for prevention and health promotion strategies through leadership of the Health Promotion Alliance Ireland
Family Carers Ireland Community
- Support needs of dementia carers, including financial supports, Carer Needs Assessments, the implementation of Sláintecare and the Carers’ Guarantee.
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 · 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.
- Appearance at the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health
- 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
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.
Rare Diseases Ireland · 4 returns Health
- Invitation to attend and contribute to Rare Diseases Day Conference - Looking to the future for rare diseases
- Building awareness unmet needs of rare diseases community in Ireland
- Get Rare Aware - Engaging with elected officials on Get Rare Aware campaign
- Meeting on reimbursement approval of orphan medicines
Healthy Homes Ireland Housing
- To secure meetings with elected/ designated officials in order to communicate the findings of Healthy Homes Ireland's report; 'Our place: Towards Healthier Greener Homes'
The Irish Hospice Foundation · 2 returns Health
- Thank you to members of the Assisted Dying Committee and request for support for the recommendation to publish the Adult Palliative Care Policy
- To discuss publication of the Adult Palliative Care Policy
Irish Pharmaceutical Healthcare Association · 3 returns Health
- Raise awareness about the European Commission's revision of the EU Pharmaceutical Strategy and IPHA's key asks for the next European Parliament mandate.
- (1) European Commission's proposed revision of EU Pharma Legislation and related matters, with particular attention to intellectual property rights provisions and competitiveness. (2) General discussion on issues regarding the reimbursement of medicines in Ireland and the European Commission proposed revision of the EU General Pharmaceutical Legislation, and related matters with particular attention to intellectual property rights.
- General discussion on issues regarding the reimbursement of medicines in Ireland and the European Commission proposed revision of the EU General Pharmaceutical Legislation.
Shine Health
- Nicola Byrne (Shine's CEO) submitted comments to Sinn Fein's Mental Health Strategy
Irish Cancer Society · 5 returns Health · Education and Training
- Oireachtas Cross-Party Group on Cancer
- Daffodil Day 2024
- Election priorities
- Radiation therapy services
- Energy hardship
Pavee Point Traveller & Roma Centre Justice and Equality
- Crimnal Justice (Incitement to Violence or Hatred and Hate Offences) Bill 2022
JTI Ireland Limited Trade
- To highlight the need to address the inconsistencies of current tobacco price lists displayed in retail outlets in relation to differing size, font, artwork and the selective nature of the products listed
ALONE Health
- Older persons' policy
National LGBT Federation Justice and Equality
- Criminal Justice (Incitement to Violence or Hatred and Hate Offences Bill 2022)
Vincent Jennings/Convenience Stores and Newsagents Association (CSNA) Health
- A Parliamentary Question from Sinn Fein Heath Spokesperson to the Health Minister regarding the lack of legislation surrounding Price Lists for Tobacco Products was posed .
BioMarin International Limited Health
- Rare disease policy and access to treatments in Ireland and EU
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
Rehab Group Health
- Rehab reviewed and made a submission to Sinn Fein's Health Policy Document
Irish Council for Psychotherapy Health
- ICP concerns & recommendations re: the proposed CORU Standards of Proficiency & Criteria for Education & Training Programmes for Psychotherapists.
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.
- Sinn Fein Disability/Health Policy
Vulcan Consulting Limited · 5 returns Health
- Rare Disease Policy
- Diabetes Policy in Ireland
- Strategic Operations in Ireland & Medicines Policy
- EU Pharmaceutical Strategy
- Rare Disease Policy in Ireland
Croi - The West of ireland Cardiac Foundation Limited Education and Training
- Launch of our manifesto “The Future of Cardiovascular Health in Ireland - A Manifesto For Change” in Buswells Hotel on Thursday 18 April 2024
Creative Retail Distribution Limited Health
- Outreach to public representatives relating to e-cigarettes and vaping.

John Cummins — Fine Gael 0 votes · 0 questions · 28 new lobbying returns

New lobbying 28 returns

Waterford Chamber of Commerce · 2 returns Education and Training
- Assistance in securing school places
- Training for parents of neuro-diverse children
Mercy Law Resource Centre CLG Housing
- General Scheme of the Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2024
Vape Business Ireland · 2 returns Health · Justice and Equality
- Held launch event to discuss new report on vaping, outlining its stance on vaping regulation
- Followed up with attendees of report launch with the focus on enforcement of the law
Community Law & Mediation · 2 returns Housing
- Submission and presentation to Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Local Government and Heritage on the General Scheme of the Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2024, in particular the proposals to introduce ‘right to reside’ and ‘habitual residence’ conditions for access to social housing supports as set out in Part 2 of the General Scheme.
- Submission and presentation to Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Local Government and Heritage on the General Scheme of the Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2024, in particular the proposals to introduce ‘right to reside’ and ‘habitual residence’ conditions for access to social housing supports as set out in Part 2 of the General Scheme.
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.
Uisce Éireann Housing
- Briefing elected representatives on Uisce Eireann analysis of, and views on, the proposed Planning & Development Bill 2023.
MKC Communications Environment
- Email to provide overview of Waste-to-Energy (WtE) sector in Ireland and an understanding of impact of nitrous oxide canisters on WtE facilities.
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
Healthy Homes Ireland Housing
- To secure meetings with elected/ designated officials in order to communicate the findings of Healthy Homes Ireland's report; 'Our place: Towards Healthier Greener Homes'
Restaurants Association of Ireland Transport
- Oireachtas Briefing Around The Supply of Taxis
ALONE Housing
- Presentation to Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing re homelessness
Flutter Entertainment PLC Justice and Equality
- Correspondence and meetings in relation to the Gambling Regulation Bill
Ibec Employment
- Ibec's recommendations on care, working carers and the care sector
Glenveagh Properties Plc Housing
- Housing for All and National Planning Framework
Inishbofin Development Company CLG Education and Training
- Post Primary School Education
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
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 · 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.
- One Stops Shops
National Women's Council of Ireland Housing
- Housing and homelessness issues faced by lone parents
Simon Communities of Ireland Housing
- Raise Concerns about proposed provision in the Housing Misc Provisions Bill 2024
Vulcan Consulting Limited Health
- EU Pharmaceutical Strategy

Mary Butler — Fianna Fáil 1 vote · 0 questions · 52 new lobbying returns

New lobbying 52 returns

Waterford Chamber of Commerce · 3 returns Sports and Recreation · Education and Training
- Support for South East application to host the World Rally Championship
- Assistance in securing school places
- Training for parents of neuro-diverse children
National Community Care Network Health
- Met with Minister to discuss new Authorisation Scheme for Older persons and funding of Home Care Sector.
CHILDREN'S RIGHTS ALLIANCE - REPUBLIC OF IRELAND LIMITED Children and Youth Affairs
- Advocacy on Children's Rights Alliance Report Card 2024
Irish Hospital Consultants Association Health
- Mental Health (Amendment) Bill 2021
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.
College of Psychiatrists of Ireland · 2 returns Health
- Letter re (summary) proposal for management and governance structures in CAMHS.
- Meeting with Minister Butler. As per previous entry to discuss areas of mutual interest and concern in mental health services, legislation, funding resourcing and positive developments.
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.
Mental Health Reform · 2 returns Health
- Email ahead of Spring Legislative Programme Publication regarding Priority Publication of the Mental Health (Amendment) Bill 202X/2024
- 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.
The Psychological Society of Ireland · 3 returns Health · Social Protection
- The PSI's position on the regulation of the profession of psychology and submission to the CORU Expert Advisory Board
- The PSI's recommended reform of the Mental Health Act, 2001
- The PSI's submission to the Department of Social Protection Green Paper on Disability Reform Public Consultation
Bloomfield Health Services Health
- Mental Health Services at Bloomfield Health Services
The Union of Retail ,Bar and Administrative Workers Employment
- Transposition of the EU Directive on Adequate Minimum Wages (AMW) - Respect At Work Campaign
Nursing Homes Ireland · 4 returns Health
- NHI wrote to Minister Butler to acknowledge receipt of her letter in relation to the Resident Safety Improvement (RSI) Scheme
- NHI wrote to Ministers and TD's to inform them that NHI had launched our new Strategic Plan 2024-2026
- NHI wrote to Minister Butler regarding the Draft Design Guidelines for Long Term Residential Care Settings for Older People
- NHI met with Minister Butler to discuss the governments response to the current funding crisis in the private and voluntary nursing home sector.
National Centre for Youth Mental Health · 2 returns Children and Youth Affairs
- Informal Meeting with Minister Mary Butler at Sharing the Vision Conference (January 2024)
- Meeting with Minister Mary Butler (7th February 2024)
The Alzheimer Society of Ireland · 6 returns Health · Finance
- Request for meeting regarding Budget 2025
- 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.
- Ongoing collaboration with the Minister on The ASI community engagement programme
- Invitation to Oireachtas members to attend an awareness raising event to mark the 30th anniversary of Alzheimer's Tea Day in Leinster House
- Dementia Inclusive Macroom and Mullingar programmes
- Meeting to visit ASI services in Blackrock, county Dublin
Irish Rural Link Co-Operative Society Limited · 2 returns Health · Budgetary matters
- Meeting with Minister Mary Butler to discuss Meals on Wheels Network budget and Commission on Care
- Meeting with Minister Mary Butler to discuss budget for Meals on Wheels Network
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
Home and Community Care Ireland Health
- Meetings and briefings on general issues affecting home care sector.
Irish Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - IACP Taxation
- The application of VAT on the professions of counselling and psychotherapy.
The Irish Hospice Foundation · 3 returns Health
- Time to Reflect is the findings from a survey commissioned by Irish Hospice Foundation (IHF) to explore the impact of COVID-19 and public health measures on the experiences and perceptions of the Irish population in relation to dying, death, and bereavement during this time.
- Request for meeting to discuss the progress of the Caru programme - a continuous learning programme developed by Irish Hospice Foundation (IHF), in partnership with All Ireland Institute of Hospice and Palliative Care (AIIHPC), and the HSE.
- Raise awareness about the work of Irish Hospice Foundation and specifically the Caru programme - Caru is a continuous learning programme developed by the Irish Hospice Foundation (IHF) and the All Ireland Institute of Hospice and Palliative Care (AIIHPC) in collaboration with the HSE.
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
Shine Health
- Nicola Byrne ( Shine CEO) congratulated Minister of State Mary Butler on her reappointment to the office of Mental Health and Older People. In the same letter an invitation was extended to the Minister to attend Shine's May 2024 AGM together with the launch of 2023 Annual Report.
Irish Cancer Society · 2 returns Health
- Daffodil Day 2024
- Energy hardship
Ruhama Health
- Request to meet to discuss funding for the Seeking Safety Ireland programme
Q4PR Justice and Equality
- The operation of new procedures relating to endurng powers of attorney.
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
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.
Law Society of Ireland Children and Youth Affairs
- Legislative reforms and changes to the operation of the Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Act 2015
Trinity Care Health
- The challenges facing the private nursing home sector