Dublin Bay South — week of Mon, 16 Sept

Ivana Bacik — Labour Party 0 votes · 1 question · 69 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 1 total

Housing 1 question
- 2024-09-18 Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the terms of the State-backed local authority loan mortgage protection scheme; if a verdict of death by suicide by one member of a couple who have taken out such a home loan invalidates the mortgage protection; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36403/24]

New lobbying 69 returns

Social Enterprise Republic of Ireland Community
- Lobbying regarding SERI's pre-budget submission and manifesto asks.
Shine Budgetary matters
- CEO Nicola Byrne sent a letter to the DPOs listed below, outlining Shine’s pre-budget submission priorities for consideration during the budget discussions and asking for an in-person meeting to discuss mental health priorities within the 2025 budget context.
Independent Broadcasters of Ireland Arts
- This was to seek changes to proposed support schemes so that meaningful, ringfenced and accessible funding for news and current affairs would be provided, as well as interim funding as per IBI Pre Budget Submission. This also included a grassroots campaign as well as letters, emails, texts and phone calls and emails to Oireachtas members as set out in our returns for this period.
Community Law & Mediation · 2 returns Justice and Equality
- Community Law & Mediation’s election manifesto submission - Focusing on access to justice (civil legal aid), climate and housing priorities.
- Community Law & Mediation’s pre-budget submission 2025, focusing on access to civil legal aid and funding for environmental justice and children’s law initiatives.
The Wheel Community
- The Wheel's 2025 pre-Budget submission was sent to all TDs, along with an invitation to the launch event. Ministers and secretary generals of relevant departments, as well as joint committee chairs, were sent specific versions of the pre-Budget submission that relate to their areas of policy. The full submission can be found at www.wheel.ie and covers a wide range of areas including health, housing, child and youth participation, climate, poverty and inclusion.
Health Research Charities Ireland Health
- HRCI Election Manifesto
Irish Family Planning Association Health
- National and international policy on sexual and reproductive health and rights
YMCA Dublin Children and Youth Affairs
- Seeking changes to State's approach to childcare, youth & community service provision
European Anti-Poverty Network Ireland Children and Youth Affairs
- Email to Minister Roderic O’Gorman on behalf of the Add the 10th Alliance to congratulate him on his appointment as Leader of the Green Party, and to highlight the urgency of ensuring that legislation is enacted to add socio-economic status a ground in equality legislation prior to the end of the Government's term.
National College of Ireland Education and Training
- Request to Consider NCI in Budget 2025 & request to government for a capital grant of €10 million
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'. Hosted and invited elected/ designated officials to attend a breakfast forum event to discuss to the crucial role which healthy homes play in creating and maintaining public health.
Migrant Rights Centre Ireland · 4 returns Employment · Justice and Equality
- Protections for workers on Employment Permits
- Regularisation for Undocumented People in Ireland
- The fee for an Irish Residence Permit Card in Ireland
- Family Reunion Policy
Multiple Sclerosis Ireland · 3 returns Health
- Invited Oireachtas members to attend AV briefing for World MS Day
- MS Ireland launched the results of the My MS My Needs survey
- MS Ireland launched our Pre-Budget submission
Ireland Active Taxation
- Tax Credit Submission for Gym and Swimming Pool Fees
Montague Communications Ltd · 2 returns Housing · Justice and Equality
- Redress Scheme for Apartment Owners affected by Fire and other Defects as well as reform of the law to minimise chance of such defects occurring in the future.
- Reform of the Multi-Unit Development (MUD) Act
Irish Cancer Society Environment
- Climate and health
LGBT Support and Advocacy Network Ireland CLG Justice and Equality
- Event to highlight LGBTQ issues for the local and european elections
Construction Defects Alliance Housing
- Redress Scheme for Apartment Owners affected by Fire and other Defects
Irish Development Education Association Education and Training
- Making the importance of Global Citizenship Education (GCE) visible and understood
Mercy Law Resource Centre CLG Housing
- Pre-Budget Briefing Event by Civil Society Organisations' for Public Representatives
Society of Chartered Surveyors Ireland · 2 returns Housing
- Email invitation to address SCSI members and the media at a pre-election forum on 25 September.
- Email summary of SCSI reports published and available on the SCSI website
ActionAid Ireland · 4 returns Foreign Affairs · Justice and Equality
- To highlight the Global Day of Action Against Arms Sales to Israel and ActionAid is calling on the Irish government to use its position in the EU and its relationship with the U.S. to end arms sales
- Ahead of Statements to mark Europe Day - call for statements to include a demand to end to European arms sales to Israel
- Sharing a statement by 20 Humanitarian Organisations - World leaders fail to act as Israeli invasion of Rafah worsens humanitarian catastrophe
- To raise the issue of women and children being evicted living in direct provision.
National Adult Literacy Agency Education and Training
- We shared our Manifestos for the local and European elections.
Inclusion Ireland Education and Training
- Event in Leinster House, policy brief on education.
EDF Renewables Ireland Limited Energy and Natural Resources
- Document addressing current public policy landscape for renewables in Ireland
CHILDREN'S RIGHTS ALLIANCE - REPUBLIC OF IRELAND LIMITED Children and Youth Affairs
- Request for a meeting on political priorities to tackle child poverty.
Our Lady's Hospice & Care Services Justice and Equality
- Letter sent to constituent TDs about Gambling Regulation Bill
National Spiritual Assembly of the Bahá'ís of Ireland Justice and Equality
- Emailed all TDs and Senators asking them to sign a statement calling on the Iranian government to cease persecution of Baha'is, women and minorities in Iran.
Comhlámh Foreign Affairs
- Comhlámh's End Orphanage Volunteering Working Group emailed members of the Houses of the Oireachtas requesting support with organising a meeting in Leinster House between parliamentarians and a representative of the OSCE.
Gibney Communications Taxation
- To engage with public representatives on tax proposals in advance of Budget 2025
Irish Universities Association · 2 returns Budgetary matters · Education and Training
- Research Infrastructure; Governance matters; University Funding in the context of upcoming Budget; PreBudget Submission; LegislationFunding Challenges and governance issues in the university sector
- Priorities for investment in Higher Education including National Training Fund; Manifesto for Future Talent & Innovation; Invitation to Higher Education Debate
Treoir (Federation of Services for Unmarried Parents and their Children) Children and Youth Affairs
- commitment to support kinship care families
Respond Housing
- Pre Budget Submission on Housing, Delivering social and cost rental homes, Retrofitting social and affordable homes, Quality homes and services, Family Homelessness, Early Learning and Care (ELC) and School Age Care (SAC)
DOCHAS - THE IRISH ASSOCIATION OF NON- GOVERNMENTAL DEVELOPMENT ORGANISATIONS Foreign Affairs
- Request for meeting and attendance at awareness-raising event
Mark Colgan Development and Zoning
- Dun Laoghaire Rathdown dezoned a 5.24 acre site at Our Lady's Grove, Goatstown Road, Dublin 14 during the adoption of the DLRCC 2022 - 2028 Development Plan. The lands had previously been zoned residential.
Rehab Group Budgetary matters
- Rehab Group's Pre-Budget Submission Campaign
Bauer Media Audio Ireland Justice and Equality
- Introduction to Bauer & the challenges for the broadcast sector, including the Gambling Regulation Bill 2022
Wind Energy Ireland Development and Zoning
- Planning and Development Bill 2023
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.
Family Carers Ireland Community
- carer issues reflected in the Party’s respective
Codling Wind Park Limited Energy and Natural Resources
- Update on proposed Offshore Renewable Energy Development at Codling Bank
Irish Rural Link Co-Operative Society Limited Budgetary matters
- Copy of Irish Rural Link Pre-Budget Submission for 2025
Foróige, National Youth Development Organisation Children and Youth Affairs
- Pre-budget campaign to increase funding for youth work in Budget 2025
Irish Council for Civil Liberties · 2 returns Justice and Equality
- Court, Civil Law, Criminal Law and Superannuation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2024
- Special Criminal Court
Q4PR Justice and Equality
- Introduction to Bauer & the challenges for the broadcast sector, including the Gambling Regulation Bill 2022
Irish Association of Speech and Language Therapists Children and Youth Affairs
- Professional Organisations for Speech and Language Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Psychologists, Dietitians & Social Workers issued a statement to continue to highlight serious concern with the current direction, impact & safety of Children’s Disability Services.
Rare Diseases Ireland · 2 returns Health
- Get Rare Aware - Engaging with elected officials on Get Rare Aware campaign
- Rare Diseases Ireland election manifesto launch
Amnesty International Ireland EU Affairs
- Sharing Amnesty International's manifesto for the European Parliament elections with leaders of political parties/groups
Irish Council for Psychotherapy Health
- A Pre-Budget Submission to Government was sent to Ministers for Finance, Health/Mental Health & Education on 31/07/2024. The submission focuses on key ICP issues in health/mental health, education & finance (VAT). A General Election Manifesto Submission was sent to 6 political party leaders & copied to the health, education & finance spokespersons on 31/07/2024. The parties concerned are Fine Gael, Fianna Fáil, Green Party, Labour Party, Sinn Féin & Social Democrats https://tinyurl.com/mr42u8xn
Nasc Ireland Justice and Equality
- Proposed amendments to the Irish Nationality and Citizenship Act, 1956
Irish Council for International Students (ICOS) Housing
- Submitted a PQ via Ivana Bacik on sex for rent legislation
One Family Budgetary matters
- To inform the Labour Party of One Family key priorities ahead of Budget 2025
Vulcan Consulting Limited Health
- Strategic Operations in Ireland & Healthcare Priorities
Simon Communities of Ireland Budgetary matters
- Simon Communities of Ireland developed a pre-budget submission
Christian Aid Ireland Foreign Affairs
- Human rights in Israel & the occupied Palestinian territory (IOPT)

Jim O'Callaghan — Fianna Fáil 0 votes · 28 questions · 41 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 28 total

Justice 12 questions
- 2024-09-18 Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice whether she can provide information in respect of the inquest into a person (details supplied); when the inquest is due to commence; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36040/24]
- 2024-09-18 Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice further to Parliamentary Question No. 1553 of 23 July 2024, if she has received the necessary information from the Garda authorities in order for this PQ to be answered; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36374/24]
- 2024-09-18 Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice the number of persons arrested and charged with reckless discharge of a firearm within the M district of the Dublin Metropolitan Region zone in 2022, 2023 and to date in 2024, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36375/24]
- 2024-09-18 Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice if a new contract for the provision of new marked Garda vans will be put out to tender before the end of 2024; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36376/24]
- 2024-09-18 Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice the number of competitions held for sworn Gardaí to apply to join the Garda National Immigration Bureau (GNIB) in 2023 and to date in 2024; the number of posts, by rank, that were available in each competition; the number of Gardaí, by rank, that applied for each rank that were available within the GNIB in those competitions, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36377/24]
- 2024-09-18 Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice the number of cases dealt with by the Garda National Cyber Crime Bureau to date in 2024; the number of the cases dealt with that are deemed to be closed, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36378/24]
- 2024-09-18 Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice further to Parliamentary Question No. 1550 of 23 July 2024, if she has received the necessary information from the Garda authorities in order for this PQ to be answered; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36379/24]
- 2024-09-18 Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice the amount spent on purchasing new tasers and accessories for such tasers for specialist Garda units in 2023 and to date in 2024, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36380/24]
- 2024-09-18 Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice further to Parliamentary Question No. 1556 of 23 July 2024, if she has received the necessary information from the Garda authorities in order for this PQ to be answered; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36381/24]
- 2024-09-18 Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice the number of each category of Garda car, van and motorcycle training courses held in either Garda HQ and/or Garda training college held in 2023 and to date in 2024, in tabular form; the duration of each of those courses; the frequency with which each of these courses are held; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36382/24]
- 2024-09-18 Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice the number of vehicles seized by An Garda Síochána for a learner driver driving while unaccompanied in the Garda U district within the Dublin region in 2023 and to date in 2024; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36383/24]
- 2024-09-18 Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice the number of Gardaí, by rank, attached to the Garda National Protective Services Bureau as of 9 September 2024; if she will provide the corresponding figures as of 31 December 2022, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36384/24]
Health 4 questions
- 2024-09-18 Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the number of consultant vacancies in model 2 and model 3 hospitals since the consultant contract was introduced, in tabular form. [36815/24]
- 2024-09-18 Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health whether he intends to make provision for increased standard eye examinations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36888/24]
- 2024-09-18 Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health whether he intends to establish an eye care scheme for children between the ages of eight and 12 years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36889/24]
- 2024-09-18 Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the status of the review into general practice being carried out by his Department; the number of submissions that have been made; the timeline for completion of the process; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37036/24]
Finance 3 questions
- 2024-09-18 Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Finance if he will give consideration to an organisation’s recommendation (details supplied) to reduce VAT to 5% in the reuse, repair, and recycling sectors and to enhance VAT rebate schemes to promote sustainability and support social enterprises involved in these activities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36527/24]
- 2024-09-18 Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Finance the cumulative value of the tax reliefs and supports his Department has provided for business to tackle increased energy costs since 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36960/24]
- 2024-09-18 Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Finance the estimated full-year cost of increasing the lifetime limit for capital gains tax entrepreneur relief to €5 million; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36961/24]
Defence 2 questions
- 2024-09-18 Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if the full implementation of the Working Time Directive for members of the Defence Forces requires additional expenditure by his Department; if so, the estimated full-year cost of the implementation of the directive; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36962/24]
- 2024-09-18 Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence to outline, in relation to the commitment made to increase the defence budget to €1.5 billion in 2022 values by 2028, his current estimate in 2024 values of the defence budget that will now be required by 2028; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36963/24]
Enterprise 2 questions
- 2024-09-18 Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the timeframe for implementing Powering Prosperity – Ireland’s Offshore Wind Industrial Strategy; the estimated cost of its implementation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36956/24]
- 2024-09-18 Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the cumulative value of the supports his Department has provided for business to tackle increased energy costs since 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36957/24]
Housing 2 questions
- 2024-09-18 Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the steps he will take to reduce the number of guesthouses in Dublin city facilitated by a company (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36418/24]
- 2024-09-18 Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if steps can be taken to amend the guidelines for the tenant-in-situ scheme in order that the scheme can operate effectively in Dublin 4 and 6, where property prices are higher than other parts of Dublin city; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36842/24]
Environment 1 question
- 2024-09-18 Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if his Department has plans to repower the 76 windfarms across the country due to come to the end of their life by 2030; and the estimated cost and timeline for repowering. [36911/24]
Public Expenditure 1 question
- 2024-09-18 Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform in light of the recent increase in mandatory retirement age for members of the Defence Forces, An Garda Síochána, Prison Service and Fire Services, the estimated full-year cost of restoring the pre-2012 pension entitlements for these fast accrual cohorts; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36965/24]
Education 1 question
- 2024-09-18 Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Education when it is intended to commence construction works for ASD classrooms at two schools (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36532/24]

New lobbying 41 returns

Social Enterprise Republic of Ireland Community
- Lobbying regarding SERI's pre-budget submission and manifesto asks.
Community Law & Mediation Justice and Equality
- Community Law & Mediation’s pre-budget submission 2025, focusing on access to civil legal aid and funding for environmental justice and children’s law initiatives.
The Wheel Community
- The Wheel's 2025 pre-Budget submission was sent to all TDs, along with an invitation to the launch event. Ministers and secretary generals of relevant departments, as well as joint committee chairs, were sent specific versions of the pre-Budget submission that relate to their areas of policy. The full submission can be found at www.wheel.ie and covers a wide range of areas including health, housing, child and youth participation, climate, poverty and inclusion.
Centre for Effective Services Community
- Meeting to share information on the work of CES in reference to policy implementation and All Island
European Anti-Poverty Network Ireland Children and Youth Affairs
- Email to Minister Roderic O’Gorman on behalf of the Add the 10th Alliance to congratulate him on his appointment as Leader of the Green Party, and to highlight the urgency of ensuring that legislation is enacted to add socio-economic status a ground in equality legislation prior to the end of the Government's term.
Translational Medicine Alliance Ireland Education and Training
- Translational Research in Ireland
Alcohol Action Ireland Finance
- Budget 2025 recommendations to reduce harm from alcohol
National College of Ireland Education and Training
- Invitation emails and follow up emails to NCI Private Oireachtas Briefing: Leinster House - Wednesday, 26 June 2024 regarding capital requirements and funding position of NCI.
Skillnet Ireland Education and Training
- Engagement by representatives from Skillnet Ireland on the upskilling and workforce development supports available.
Stratagem (NI) Ltd Health
- Provision of audiology services and eye care services
Ireland Active Taxation
- Tax Credit Submission for Gym and Swimming Pool Fees
LGBT Support and Advocacy Network Ireland CLG · 3 returns Health · Justice and Equality
- Health (Assisted Human Reproduction) Bill 2022 & Children and Family Relationships Amendment Bill 2023
- Hate Speech and Hate Crime
- Sector manifesto asks from the LGBTQ+ community for the next general election.
Montague Communications Ltd Housing
- Redress Scheme for Apartment Owners affected by Fire and other Defects as well as reform of the law to minimise chance of such defects occurring in the future.
National Youth Council of Ireland Education and Training
- National Skills Council
Construction Defects Alliance Housing
- Redress Scheme for Apartment Owners affected by Fire and other Defects
EDF Renewables Ireland Limited Energy and Natural Resources
- Document addressing current public policy landscape for renewables in Ireland
GSK Health
- Adult vaccination
Bank of Ireland Group plc Justice and Equality
- To brief the members of the Oireachtas Committee on Finance on payment and investment fraud, emerging methods used by fraudsters, and on how fraudsters use online platforms to target Irish consumers.
Our Lady's Hospice & Care Services Justice and Equality
- Letter sent to constituent TDs about Gambling Regulation Bill
National Spiritual Assembly of the Bahá'ís of Ireland Justice and Equality
- Emailed all TDs and Senators asking them to sign a statement calling on the Iranian government to cease persecution of Baha'is, women and minorities in Iran.
Society of Chartered Surveyors Ireland Housing
- Email summary of SCSI reports published and available on the SCSI website
Irish Universities Association · 2 returns Budgetary matters · Education and Training
- Research Infrastructure; Governance matters; University Funding in the context of upcoming Budget; PreBudget Submission; LegislationFunding Challenges and governance issues in the university sector
- Priorities for investment in Higher Education including National Training Fund; Manifesto for Future Talent & Innovation; Invitation to Higher Education Debate
Screen Producers Ireland · 2 returns Arts
- Pre-Budget Submission Discussion
- email to seek meeting to discuss SPI pre budget submission
ActionAid Ireland Foreign Affairs
- Email sent to Climate and Finance committee membership highlight how an ActionAid report found the EIB supports climate-harmful industrial agriculture in the Global South
Ibec · 2 returns Budgetary matters · Finance
- Pre-Budget 2025 Submission
- Pre-Budget Submission
Irish Council for Civil Liberties · 3 returns Justice and Equality
- Facial Recognition Technology (FRT)
- Human Rights in Irish Policing
- Court, Civil Law, Criminal Law and Superannuation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2024
Rare Diseases Ireland · 2 returns Health
- Get Rare Aware - Engaging with elected officials on Get Rare Aware campaign
- Rare Diseases Ireland election manifesto launch
Insurance Ireland Banking and Financial Institutions
- On behalf of members, to make a pre-budget submission.
CUMANN LEABHARLANN NA H-EIREANN. (THE LIBRARY ASSOCIATION OF IRELAND) Education and Training
- School Libraries and the Literacy, Numeracy and Digital Strategy for Ireland
Retailers Against Smuggling Finance
- Sought meeting to discuss the need for enhanced resources to combat smuggling
Vulcan Consulting Limited · 2 returns Education and Training
- To discuss capital and current investment across the higher and further education landscape in Ireland.
- Translational Research in Ireland
Insight Consultants Health
- To inform public representatives of the need for tax incentives to encourage the public to be more active and fitter

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