Galway West — week of Mon, 16 Sept

Catherine Connolly — Independent 0 votes · 21 questions · 65 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 21 total

Tourism 6 questions
- 2024-09-18 Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media her plans to address the ongoing lack of dedicated support for regional film and television production in Ireland; her plans to address the lack of strategy around regional screen production since the lapse of the section 481 regional film development uplift; if she will support a dedicated regional strategy as part of Budget 2025 to specifically address the development of the sector in the regions; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36122/24]
- 2024-09-18 Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if she has considered a Budget 2025 submission by an organisation (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36123/24]
- 2024-09-19 D'fhiafraigh Deputy Catherine Connolly den Aire Turasóireachta, Cultúir, Ealaíon, Gaeltachta, Spóirt agus Meán le Ceist Pharlaiminte Uimhir 38 an 18 Aibreán 2024 agus Uimhir 4 an 30 Bealtaine 2024, an dtabharfaidh sí an nuashonrú i dtaobh an tionscnaimh tithíochta a cheadaigh an tÚdarás i mí na Nollag 2023 chun samhail le haghaidh tithíocht inacmhainne a fhorbairt do chainteoirí Gaeilge ar thailte de chuid an Údaráis i dtrí cheantar Gaeltachta, a bhí le tabhairt don Aire agus don Roinn i mí an Mheithimh; agus an ndéanfaidh sí ráiteas ina thaobh. [36737/24]
- 2024-09-19 D'fhiafraigh Deputy Catherine Connolly den Aire Turasóireachta, Cultúir, Ealaíon, Gaeltachta, Spóirt agus Meán maidir le Ceist Pharlaiminte Uimh. 954 ón 23 Iúil 2024, an bhfuil an tuarascáil ar an obair athbhreithnithe ar na chéad deich bplean teanga a ceadaíodh faoi Acht na Gaeltachta, 2012 críochnaithe; cathain a fhoilseofar an tuarascáil; agus an ndéanfaidh sí ráiteas ina thaobh. [36735/24]
- 2024-09-19 Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media further to Parliamentary Question No. 957 of 23 July 2024, if the external evaluation and financial audit of the Legacy Programme has been completed; if the evaluation and audit have been published; her views on those reports; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36738/24]
- 2024-09-19 Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the number of short-term lets in operation in Galway city and county; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36734/24]
Housing 5 questions
- 2024-09-18 Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the quantum of land zoned under the residential zoned land tax; the quantum of that land being actively farmed, if known; if it is not known, his plans to establish same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36536/24]
- 2024-09-18 Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage his plans to ensure that local authorities will continue to be obliged to preserve public rights of way in their development plans as they currently are under section 10(2)(o) of the Planning and Development Act 2000 (as amended); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36720/24]
- 2024-09-19 Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the urgent steps being taken to address the crisis in homelessness in Ireland, with 14,429 people, including 4,401 children, in need of emergency accommodation in July 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36718/24]
- 2024-09-19 Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage further to Parliamentary Question No. 1173 of 23 July 2024, the status of the draft planning guidelines for Gaeltacht areas; when the guidelines will be published; when the consultation process will begin; the details of the consultation process; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36717/24]
- 2024-09-19 D'fhiafraigh Deputy Catherine Connolly den Aire Tithíochta, Rialtais Áitiúil agus Oidhreachta an bhfuil obair an ghrúpa idir-Rannach i dtaobh na dtreoirlínte pleanála don Ghaeltacht críochnaithe; an bhfuil tuarascáil ar fáil, agus cén uair a fhoilseofar í; agus an ndéanfaidh sé ráiteas ina thaobh. [36736/24]
Education 2 questions
- 2024-09-18 Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Education if she has received a pre-budget 2025 submission from an organisation (details supplied); her views on the three key objectives contained therein; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36473/24]
- 2024-09-19 Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Education her views on an article (details supplied); when it is expected that the works will be completed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37197/24]
Justice 2 questions
- 2024-09-18 Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Justice further to Parliamentary Question No. 186 of 10 July 2024, if the information can now be provided; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36436/24]
- 2024-09-18 Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Justice further to Parliamentary Question No. 1124 of 9 September 2024, when the paper specifically related to guardianship rights if a parent is in custody, accused of, or serving a sentence for, the murder or manslaughter of the other parent, will be published; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36444/24]
Children 2 questions
- 2024-09-18 Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if a person who wishes to apply for an enhanced medical card or health supports payment under the mother and baby institutions payment scheme may do so without first making an application for a general payment, and, if accepted, thereby agrees to waive any right of action or discontinue any other instituted proceedings; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36939/24]
- 2024-09-19 Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if he has received a submission (details supplied); his views on the requests therein; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37112/24]
Health 2 questions
- 2024-09-18 Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Health the total value of funding expended by his Department through its medical card scheme and other Department-funded schemes on the purchase of medications manufactured by a company (details supplied) in 2023 and to date in 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36946/24]
- 2024-09-18 Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Health his plans to reduce expenditure on a company’s manufactured products (details supplied) and replace them with ethical alternatives; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36947/24]
Defence 1 question
- 2024-09-18 Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence further to Parliamentary Question No. 148 of 9 September 2024, the rationale for the Minister for EU Affairs being appointed as Minister for State in the Department of Defence, as distinct from any other Department; the reason this decision was not made earlier but was made in April 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36765/24]
Finance 1 question
- 2024-09-19 Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Finance if he has received a submission (details supplied); his views on the requests therein; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37113/24]

New lobbying 65 returns

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.
Uplift Housing
- DPOs were sent Uplift's research on vacancy and dereliction and asked that they would read it and consider it in the context of their work at housing spokespersons.
Ireland Active Taxation
- Tax Credit Submission for Gym and Swimming Pool Fees
The Union of Retail ,Bar and Administrative Workers Employment
- Transposition of the EU Directive on Adequate Minimum Wages (AMW) - Respect At Work Campaign
Irish Cancer Society Health
- Pre-Budget Submission 2025 asks
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA · 43 returns Agriculture · Finance · Environment · Energy and Natural Resources · Social Protection · Education and Training · Taxation · Marine
- IFA Budget 2025 Submission - Farm Schemes
- IFA Budget 2025 Submission - Farm Schemes - Agri Climate Rural Environment Scheme (ACRES)
- Measures to Support Climate Action on Farm - Supports within the Infrastructure, Climate and Nature Fund
- Measures to Support Climate Action on Farm - National Liming Scheme
- Measures to Support Climate Action on Farm - Protein Crop Supports
- Areas of Natural Constraints (ANCs)
- Farm Schemes - Targeted Agricultural Modernisation Scheme (TAMS)
- Forgotten Farmer Scheme
- IFA Budget 2025 Submission - Measures to Support Climate Action on Farm - Measures implementing Ireland's Biomethane Strategy
- Measures to Support Climate Action on Farm - Multi-Species Sward Scheme, including support for red clover
- Measures to Support Farm Enterprises - Milling Industry Support
- Investment in Renewable Energy
- Measures to Support Farm Enterprises - Horticulture Crisis Fund
- Measures to Support Farm Enterprises - Investment Aid Scheme for the Development of Commercial Horticulture
- Measures to Support Farm Enterprises - Spent Mushroom Compost Scheme
- Measures to Support Farm Enterprises - Peat
- IFA Budget 2025 Submission - Potatoes
- Walks Scheme
- IFA Budget 2025 Submission - Pigs
- Equine -Measures to Support Farm Enterprises
- Hill Farming - Cross-Sector Report
- IFA Budget 2025 Submission - Measures to Support Farm Enterprises - Tillage Survival Scheme
- Knowledge Transfer (KT) Scheme
- Social Protection Measures - Pensions
- Cost of Employment - Social Protection Measures
- Support for Agricultural Education
- Fair Deal & Support for Older People
- Agri-Taxation - Unfair Taxation
- Investment in Renewable Energy - Renewable Energy Microgeneration Support
- Farm Assist
- Farm Safety - Cross Sector Support
- Shannon Callows Compensation Scheme
- Farm Finance
- LEADER
- Organic Farm Scheme
- Taxation Measures to Support Climate Action
- Taxation Measures to Support Farm Viability, Succession, Transfer & Partnerships
- Designate Area Payments
- Measures to Support Farm Enterprises - Poultry
- IFA Budget 2025 Submission - Measures to Support Farm Enterprises - Tillage Expansion Scheme
- Aquaculture
- VAT & Taxation on Farm Inputs
- Measures to Support Farm Enterprises - Farm Forestry
ActionAid Ireland · 3 returns Foreign Affairs
- 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
Transgender Equality Network Ireland Health
- TENI hosted an AV Room presentation to showcase alternative pathways for gender affirming care that are being utilised in the UK and the Netherlands.
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
ENERGY CLOUD Company Limited by Guarantee (CLG) Energy and Natural Resources
- Invitation to the launch of a Galway-based Project between EnergyCloud Ireland and Amazon Web Services (AWS) whereby 150 homes will be equipped with an EnergyCloud enabled smart device to allow them to benefit from free tanks of hot water from surplus renewable energy.
Irish Universities Association Budgetary matters
- Research Infrastructure; Governance matters; University Funding in the context of upcoming Budget; PreBudget Submission; LegislationFunding Challenges and governance issues in the university sector
DOCHAS - THE IRISH ASSOCIATION OF NON- GOVERNMENTAL DEVELOPMENT ORGANISATIONS Foreign Affairs
- Request for meeting and attendance at awareness-raising event
Family Carers Ireland Budgetary matters
- FCI Pre Budget proposal/asks
Ibec Economic Development and Industry
- Business and economic priorities for the West region
Irish Council for Civil Liberties · 2 returns Justice and Equality
- Court, Civil Law, Criminal Law and Superannuation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2024
- Special Criminal Court
Rare Diseases Ireland · 2 returns Health
- Get Rare Aware - Engaging with elected officials on Get Rare Aware campaign
- Rare Diseases Ireland election manifesto launch
Irish Hotels Federation Tourism
- Seeking Government measures to support the continued recovery of Ireland's tourism and hospitality industry
Vulcan Consulting Limited Health
- Strategic Operations in Ireland & Healthcare Priorities

Hildegarde Naughton — Fine Gael 0 votes · 0 questions · 98 new lobbying returns

New lobbying 98 returns

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.
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.
Coolmine Therapeutic Community Health
- The sharing of Coolmine's Pre Budget Submission
Down Syndrome Ireland · 2 returns Education and Training
- Meeting with Minister Naughton about issues regarding education for children with Down Syndrome
- Pre-Budget Consultation with Minister Naughton about education for children with Down syndrome.
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.
Dyslexia Association of Ireland Education and Training
- In-person meeting with Minister Hildegarde Naughton and Senator Tim Lombard to discuss assessment and support needs of dyslexic individuals
Limerick Chamber Budgetary matters
- Limerick Chamber emailed a copy of their budget submission to all relevant Ministers, TDs and Senators
Multiple Sclerosis Ireland · 2 returns Health
- MS Ireland launched the results of the My MS My Needs survey
- MS Ireland launched our Pre-Budget submission
Ireland Active · 2 returns Taxation
- Tax Credit Submission for Gym and Swimming Pool Fees
- Tax Credit Submission for Gym and Swimming Pool Fees
The Union of Retail ,Bar and Administrative Workers Employment
- Transposition of the EU Directive on Adequate Minimum Wages (AMW) - Respect At Work Campaign
Irish Cancer Society Health
- Pre-Budget Submission 2025 asks
Teachers' Union of Ireland Education and Training
- Education Inclusion and Special Education
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA · 43 returns Agriculture · Finance · Environment · Energy and Natural Resources · Social Protection · Education and Training · Taxation · Marine
- IFA Budget 2025 Submission - Farm Schemes
- IFA Budget 2025 Submission - Farm Schemes - Agri Climate Rural Environment Scheme (ACRES)
- Measures to Support Climate Action on Farm - Supports within the Infrastructure, Climate and Nature Fund
- Measures to Support Climate Action on Farm - National Liming Scheme
- Measures to Support Climate Action on Farm - Protein Crop Supports
- Areas of Natural Constraints (ANCs)
- Farm Schemes - Targeted Agricultural Modernisation Scheme (TAMS)
- Forgotten Farmer Scheme
- IFA Budget 2025 Submission - Measures to Support Climate Action on Farm - Measures implementing Ireland's Biomethane Strategy
- Measures to Support Climate Action on Farm - Multi-Species Sward Scheme, including support for red clover
- Measures to Support Farm Enterprises - Milling Industry Support
- Investment in Renewable Energy
- Measures to Support Farm Enterprises - Horticulture Crisis Fund
- Measures to Support Farm Enterprises - Investment Aid Scheme for the Development of Commercial Horticulture
- Measures to Support Farm Enterprises - Spent Mushroom Compost Scheme
- Measures to Support Farm Enterprises - Peat
- IFA Budget 2025 Submission - Potatoes
- Walks Scheme
- IFA Budget 2025 Submission - Pigs
- Equine -Measures to Support Farm Enterprises
- Hill Farming - Cross-Sector Report
- IFA Budget 2025 Submission - Measures to Support Farm Enterprises - Tillage Survival Scheme
- Knowledge Transfer (KT) Scheme
- Social Protection Measures - Pensions
- Cost of Employment - Social Protection Measures
- Support for Agricultural Education
- Fair Deal & Support for Older People
- Agri-Taxation - Unfair Taxation
- Investment in Renewable Energy - Renewable Energy Microgeneration Support
- Farm Assist
- Farm Safety - Cross Sector Support
- Shannon Callows Compensation Scheme
- Farm Finance
- LEADER
- Organic Farm Scheme
- Taxation Measures to Support Climate Action
- Taxation Measures to Support Farm Viability, Succession, Transfer & Partnerships
- Designate Area Payments
- Measures to Support Farm Enterprises - Poultry
- IFA Budget 2025 Submission - Measures to Support Farm Enterprises - Tillage Expansion Scheme
- Aquaculture
- VAT & Taxation on Farm Inputs
- Measures to Support Farm Enterprises - Farm Forestry
National Adult Literacy Agency Education and Training
- We shared our Manifestos for the local and European elections.
GSK Health
- Adult vaccination
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.
Inclusion Ireland · 3 returns Budgetary matters · Education and Training
- Pre budget forum on education
- Meeting about the Summer Provision programme
- Meeting with Fine Gael about special education in the future manifesto
Society of Chartered Surveyors Ireland Housing
- Email summary of SCSI reports published and available on the SCSI website
Autism Spectrum Information, Advice and Meeting Point Ltd, Trading as AsIAm · 3 returns Education and Training
- Engaged with Deputy Cairns and Minister Naughton in relation to a PQ and associated press coverage on "Assault leave" for teachers/SNAs.
- Attended a Pre-Budget Meeting with Minister Naughton as part of the Special Education Consultative Forum
- Met with Minister Naughton to discuss a range of AsIAm policy priorities
National parents Council Primary · 3 returns Education and Training
- Meeting to discuss child protection issues regarding children with special education needs in schools
- Meeting to discuss policy area relating to special education needs provision in schools. Areas included: suspensions and expulsions, child protection issues, and staffing issues.
- Meeting to discuss budget priorities in the area of special education
ENERGY CLOUD Company Limited by Guarantee (CLG) · 2 returns Energy and Natural Resources
- Engagment on the Report on Energy Poverty published by the Joint Committee on Social Protection, Community and Rural Development, and the Islands'
- Invitation to the launch of a Galway-based Project between EnergyCloud Ireland and Amazon Web Services (AWS) whereby 150 homes will be equipped with an EnergyCloud enabled smart device to allow them to benefit from free tanks of hot water from surplus renewable energy.
Treoir (Federation of Services for Unmarried Parents and their Children) Children and Youth Affairs
- commitment to support kinship care families
Mental Health Reform Health
- Seek prioritisation of the bill to reform the Mental Health Act for the next legislative programme
Dexcom Health
- Diabetes Policy in Ireland
Rehab Group Budgetary matters
- Rehab Group's Pre-Budget Submission Campaign
Archdiocese of Dublin Education and Training
- Update on Special Education Units on the following schools: St. Catherine’s Senior G.N.S., Cabra West Scoil Mhuire, Castleknock St. Brigid’s Infant School, Finglas West St. Kevin’s Boys’ N.S., Finglas West St. Philip the Apostle Junior N.S., Mountview Ladyswell N.S., Mulhuddart St. Luke’s N.S., Mulhuddart
Wind Energy Ireland · 2 returns Transport · Development and Zoning
- Port infrastructure.
- Planning for renewable energy projects.
Family Carers Ireland · 2 returns Budgetary matters · Education and Training
- FCI Pre Budget proposal/asks
- Education for children with additional needs
Shine Health
- Email was sent to the office of the Government Chief Whip Hildegarde Naughton to have Dáil Statement on Mental Health
Rockwood Consulting ULC Heritage
- Sought consultation with stakeholder
Foróige, National Youth Development Organisation Children and Youth Affairs
- Meeting with Deputy Hildegarde Naughton to get support to fund a youth work initiative in Galway
Irish National Organisation of the Unemployed Budgetary matters
- In late August the INOU's pre-budget submission for Budget 2025 was sent to all Government Ministers and Ministers of State.
Educate Together Education and Training
- Highlighted the issues of reconfiguration and parental choice; the Nurture approach; the need for management bodies to be better funded to support Board of Managements; and student participation, in particular consulting with young people in policy development.
Medtronic plc Economic Development and Industry
- Threats to European Competitiveness for industry
Rare Diseases Ireland · 2 returns Health
- Get Rare Aware - Engaging with elected officials on Get Rare Aware campaign
- Rare Diseases Ireland election manifesto launch
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
Vulcan Consulting Limited · 3 returns Health · Education and Training
- Diabetes Policy in Ireland
- To discuss capital and current investment across the higher and further education landscape in Ireland.
- Strategic Operations in Ireland & Healthcare Priorities
Car Rental Council of Ireland · 4 returns Taxation · Transport · Finance
- VAT equalisation measure for rental cars
- Publicly accessible charging infrastructure for EVs
- Affordable EVs
- Insurance reform

John Connolly — Fianna Fáil 0 votes · 0 questions · 2 new lobbying returns

New lobbying 2 returns

Galway City Community Network Community
- GCCN staff spoke to and invited current and prospective City Councillors to a "Meet the candidates" event ahead of the local elections.
Galway Chamber Economic Development and Industry
- Local Election Call to Action

Mairéad Farrell — Sinn Féin 0 votes · 16 questions · 32 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 16 total

Health 12 questions
- 2024-09-18 Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Health the reason Ireland does not have an osteoporosis programme, given it is one of the most prevalent and disabling diseases in Ireland and accounts for almost 10% of the healthcare budget. [36458/24]
- 2024-09-18 Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Health the reason private DEXA facilities are being supported by the HSE with taxpayers' money when public DEXA systems are being closed or not used. [36459/24]
- 2024-09-18 Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Health the reason the HSE claims to be saving €4 million per year using biosimilar teriparatide, when the cost of managing fractures is estimated to be increasing by approximately €100 million per year. [36460/24]
- 2024-09-18 Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Health the reason Irish patients are being denied access to the most effective medicine for severe osteoporosis (details supplied) when other European Union citizens have access. [36461/24]
- 2024-09-18 Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Health his plans to solve the trolley crisis while ignoring osteoporosis which is one of the most frequent reasons for admission to public hospitals and one of the highest bed occupancy requirements. [36462/24]
- 2024-09-18 Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Health the reason osteoporosis and arthritis patients have to wait years for a physiotherapy or outpatient appointments when other diseases have access within weeks or months. [36463/24]
- 2024-09-18 Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Health the reason he spent so much on Covid when a similar number of patients fractured or suffered a fracture-related death during the same time period. [36464/24]
- 2024-09-18 Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the fact that many severe osteoporosis patients are unable to use a daily injection or take oral therapy correctly. [36465/24]
- 2024-09-18 Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Health the reason he is not supporting best practice and standards for DEXA in Ireland and osteoporosis care. [36466/24]
- 2024-09-18 Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Health the reason for waste of funds on unnecessary osteoporosis care, which results in fewer resources for those who need it. [36467/24]
- 2024-09-18 Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Health the criteria to qualify for the fair deal scheme; whether there are any income thresholds for applicants; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36476/24]
- 2024-09-18 Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Health when an extra ambulance and a rapid response unit with extra staff will be provided to an organisation (details supplied), following a ten-year wait for same. [36855/24]
Finance 2 questions
- 2024-09-18 Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Finance his plans to address in the Budget the lack of targeted regional supports for the film industry, particularly in light of the demise of the Section 481 regional uplift; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36332/24]
- 2024-09-18 Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Finance the reason for higher earners receiving greater tax relief than lower earners on the cycle-to-work scheme; if he has any plans to amend the progressivity of the scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36335/24]
Transport 1 question
- 2024-09-18 Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Transport if a replacement operator for the 418-bus route from Athenry-Galway city will be found following the ending of the current service; if he will consider providing a public bus service on this route; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36769/24]
Education 1 question
- 2024-09-18 Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Education if school transport services will be provided in an area (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36810/24]

New lobbying 32 returns

Social Enterprise Republic of Ireland Community
- Lobbying regarding SERI's pre-budget submission and manifesto asks.
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.
Translational Medicine Alliance Ireland Education and Training
- Translational Research in Ireland
National College of Ireland · 3 returns 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.
- Discussion on NCI's Capital Requirements
- Request to Consider NCI in Budget 2025 & request to government for a capital grant of €10 million
Ireland Active Taxation
- Tax Credit Submission for Gym and Swimming Pool Fees
National Youth Council of Ireland Education and Training
- National Skills Council
The Union of Retail ,Bar and Administrative Workers Employment
- Transposition of the EU Directive on Adequate Minimum Wages (AMW) - Respect At Work Campaign
Irish Cancer Society Health
- Pre-Budget Submission 2025 asks
National Adult Literacy Agency · 2 returns Education and Training
- We shared our Manifestos for the local and European elections.
- General Election Manifestos: We recommended a plain language requirement for the public service; use of the National Training Fund at Levels 1-4 on the NFQ; resourcing of existing strategies including Adult Literacy for Life; adopting DigComp; developing an ESOL strategy; and appointing a Minister of State for Lifelong Learning
GSK Health
- Adult vaccination
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 · 3 returns Budgetary matters · Education and Training
- Research infrastructure
- 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
ENERGY CLOUD Company Limited by Guarantee (CLG) Energy and Natural Resources
- Invitation to the launch of a Galway-based Project between EnergyCloud Ireland and Amazon Web Services (AWS) whereby 150 homes will be equipped with an EnergyCloud enabled smart device to allow them to benefit from free tanks of hot water from surplus renewable energy.
Dexcom Health
- Diabetes Policy in Ireland
Rehab Group Budgetary matters
- Rehab Group's Pre-Budget Submission Campaign
AONTAS Education and Training
- Building awareness of the issues addressed in AONTAS pre-budget submission, including the need for financial support for the community education sector, and supports for learners
Family Carers Ireland Budgetary matters
- FCI Pre Budget proposal/asks
TG4 Communications
- maoiniú TG4
Rare Diseases Ireland · 2 returns Health
- Get Rare Aware - Engaging with elected officials on Get Rare Aware campaign
- Rare Diseases Ireland election manifesto launch
CUMANN LEABHARLANN NA H-EIREANN. (THE LIBRARY ASSOCIATION OF IRELAND) Education and Training
- School Libraries and the Literacy, Numeracy and Digital Strategy for Ireland
Irish Council for International Students (ICOS) Education and Training
- Met with Mairead Farrell TD to discuss higher education and student accommodation
Vulcan Consulting Limited · 3 returns Health · Education and Training
- Diabetes Policy in Ireland
- To discuss capital and current investment across the higher and further education landscape in Ireland.
- Translational Research in Ireland
Dublin Rape Crisis Centre Justice and Equality
- Awareness raising about the impact of sexual violence and on handling disclosures

Noel Grealish — Independent 0 votes · 2 questions · 66 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 2 total

Tourism 1 question
- 2024-09-18 Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if she will address the lack of strategy around regional screen production since the lapse of the s.481 regional uplift; if she will support a dedicated regional strategy as part of Budget 2025 to specifically address the development of the sector in the regions; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36878/24]
Social 1 question
- 2024-09-18 Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Social Protection whether €20,000 or €40,000 of savings is disregarded for a jobseeker’s allowance assessment for a married couple; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36066/24]

New lobbying 66 returns

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.
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA · 43 returns EU Affairs · Agriculture · Finance · Environment · Social Protection · Education and Training · Taxation · Energy and Natural Resources · Marine
- Nature Restoration Law
- IFA Budget 2025 Submission - Farm Schemes
- IFA Budget 2025 Submission - Farm Schemes - Agri Climate Rural Environment Scheme (ACRES)
- Measures to Support Climate Action on Farm - Supports within the Infrastructure, Climate and Nature Fund
- Measures to Support Climate Action on Farm - National Liming Scheme
- Measures to Support Climate Action on Farm - Protein Crop Supports
- Areas of Natural Constraints (ANCs)
- Farm Schemes - Targeted Agricultural Modernisation Scheme (TAMS)
- Forgotten Farmer Scheme
- IFA Budget 2025 Submission - Measures to Support Climate Action on Farm - Measures implementing Ireland's Biomethane Strategy
- Measures to Support Climate Action on Farm - Multi-Species Sward Scheme, including support for red clover
- Measures to Support Farm Enterprises - Milling Industry Support
- Measures to Support Farm Enterprises - Horticulture Crisis Fund
- Measures to Support Farm Enterprises - Investment Aid Scheme for the Development of Commercial Horticulture
- Measures to Support Farm Enterprises - Spent Mushroom Compost Scheme
- Measures to Support Farm Enterprises - Peat
- IFA Budget 2025 Submission - Potatoes
- Walks Scheme
- IFA Budget 2025 Submission - Pigs
- Equine -Measures to Support Farm Enterprises
- Hill Farming - Cross-Sector Report
- IFA Budget 2025 Submission - Measures to Support Farm Enterprises - Tillage Survival Scheme
- Knowledge Transfer (KT) Scheme
- Social Protection Measures - Pensions
- Cost of Employment - Social Protection Measures
- Support for Agricultural Education
- Fair Deal & Support for Older People
- Agri-Taxation - Unfair Taxation
- Investment in Renewable Energy - Renewable Energy Microgeneration Support
- Farm Assist
- Farm Safety - Cross Sector Support
- Shannon Callows Compensation Scheme
- Farm Finance
- LEADER
- Organic Farm Scheme
- Taxation Measures to Support Climate Action
- Taxation Measures to Support Farm Viability, Succession, Transfer & Partnerships
- Designate Area Payments
- Measures to Support Farm Enterprises - Poultry
- IFA Budget 2025 Submission - Measures to Support Farm Enterprises - Tillage Expansion Scheme
- Aquaculture
- VAT & Taxation on Farm Inputs
- Measures to Support Farm Enterprises - Farm Forestry
Coach Tourism and Transport Council of Ireland Transport
- Sought to have a number of asks included in political party manifestos
Ireland Active Taxation
- Tax Credit Submission for Gym and Swimming Pool Fees
Irish Cancer Society Health
- Pre-Budget Submission 2025 asks
National Forum of Family Resource Centres CLG Children and Youth Affairs
- The Family Resource Centre National Forum held a political engagement event on 25th of June in Dublin.
GSK Health
- Adult vaccination
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.
Hanover Media Strategy Limited Energy and Natural Resources
- Meeting request following the publication of new paper from The Alliance for Zero Carbon Heating
Society of Chartered Surveyors Ireland Housing
- Email summary of SCSI reports published and available on the SCSI website
ENERGY CLOUD Company Limited by Guarantee (CLG) Energy and Natural Resources
- Invitation to the launch of a Galway-based Project between EnergyCloud Ireland and Amazon Web Services (AWS) whereby 150 homes will be equipped with an EnergyCloud enabled smart device to allow them to benefit from free tanks of hot water from surplus renewable energy.
Dexcom Health
- Diabetes Policy in Ireland
Family Carers Ireland Budgetary matters
- FCI Pre Budget proposal/asks
Ibec Economic Development and Industry
- Business and economic priorities for the West region
Rare Diseases Ireland · 2 returns Health
- Get Rare Aware - Engaging with elected officials on Get Rare Aware campaign
- Rare Diseases Ireland election manifesto launch
Irish Hotels Federation Tourism
- Seeking Government measures to support the continued recovery of Ireland's tourism and hospitality industry
Retailers Against Smuggling Finance
- Sought support for proposed policies
Vulcan Consulting Limited · 2 returns Health
- Diabetes Policy in Ireland
- Strategic Operations in Ireland & Healthcare Priorities
Car Rental Council of Ireland · 4 returns Taxation · Transport · Finance
- VAT equalisation measure for rental cars
- Publicly accessible charging infrastructure for EVs
- Affordable EVs
- Insurance reform

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New lobbying 75 returns

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.
ALONE Health
- Presentation to Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health re home support service
Alcohol Action Ireland · 2 returns Finance · Health
- Budget 2025 recommendations to reduce harm from alcohol
- Alcohol policy development
National Women's Council of Ireland Public Expenditure and Reform
- NWC Pre-Buget Submission
RGDATA Budgetary matters
- Budget 2025
Multiple Sclerosis Ireland · 5 returns Health
- Assisted NAI in lobbying around the community neurorehabilitation team and regional neurology campaigns
- Briefed several members of the Health Committee prior to appearance in collaboration with the Neurological Alliance of Ireland
- 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
Instinctif Partners Public Affairs Ireland Health
- Invitation to the annual Medicines for Europe 2024 conference: 12 - 13 June in Dublin
Cancer Care West CLG Health
- Requesting their support for our pre budget submission to Minister Donnelly seeking sustainable funding in the upcoming budget for the network of community cancer support centres.
The Union of Retail ,Bar and Administrative Workers Employment
- Transposition of the EU Directive on Adequate Minimum Wages (AMW) - Respect At Work Campaign
Irish Cancer Society Health
- Pre-Budget Submission 2025 asks
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA · 43 returns Agriculture · Finance · Environment · Energy and Natural Resources · Social Protection · Education and Training · Taxation · Marine
- IFA Budget 2025 Submission - Farm Schemes
- IFA Budget 2025 Submission - Farm Schemes - Agri Climate Rural Environment Scheme (ACRES)
- Measures to Support Climate Action on Farm - Supports within the Infrastructure, Climate and Nature Fund
- Measures to Support Climate Action on Farm - National Liming Scheme
- Measures to Support Climate Action on Farm - Protein Crop Supports
- Areas of Natural Constraints (ANCs)
- Farm Schemes - Targeted Agricultural Modernisation Scheme (TAMS)
- Forgotten Farmer Scheme
- IFA Budget 2025 Submission - Measures to Support Climate Action on Farm - Measures implementing Ireland's Biomethane Strategy
- Measures to Support Climate Action on Farm - Multi-Species Sward Scheme, including support for red clover
- Measures to Support Farm Enterprises - Milling Industry Support
- Investment in Renewable Energy
- Measures to Support Farm Enterprises - Horticulture Crisis Fund
- Measures to Support Farm Enterprises - Investment Aid Scheme for the Development of Commercial Horticulture
- Measures to Support Farm Enterprises - Spent Mushroom Compost Scheme
- Measures to Support Farm Enterprises - Peat
- IFA Budget 2025 Submission - Potatoes
- Walks Scheme
- IFA Budget 2025 Submission - Pigs
- Equine -Measures to Support Farm Enterprises
- Hill Farming - Cross-Sector Report
- IFA Budget 2025 Submission - Measures to Support Farm Enterprises - Tillage Survival Scheme
- Knowledge Transfer (KT) Scheme
- Social Protection Measures - Pensions
- Cost of Employment - Social Protection Measures
- Support for Agricultural Education
- Fair Deal & Support for Older People
- Agri-Taxation - Unfair Taxation
- Investment in Renewable Energy - Renewable Energy Microgeneration Support
- Farm Assist
- Farm Safety - Cross Sector Support
- Shannon Callows Compensation Scheme
- Farm Finance
- LEADER
- Organic Farm Scheme
- Taxation Measures to Support Climate Action
- Taxation Measures to Support Farm Viability, Succession, Transfer & Partnerships
- Designate Area Payments
- Measures to Support Farm Enterprises - Poultry
- IFA Budget 2025 Submission - Measures to Support Farm Enterprises - Tillage Expansion Scheme
- Aquaculture
- VAT & Taxation on Farm Inputs
- Measures to Support Farm Enterprises - Farm Forestry
GSK Health
- Adult vaccination
Hanover Media Strategy Limited Health
- Rare disease policy
Irish Heart Foundation Health
- Election priorities
Pender & Associates Ltd · 2 returns Health
- Sharing of information relating to home care sector and pre-legislative scrutiny of Health (Amendment) (Licensing of Professional Home Support Providers) Bill 2024
- Invitation to meet to discuss issues of concern to home care sector
Mental Health Reform Health
- Invited to attend a public health roundtable meeting with FG to help inform their manifesto work
Dexcom Health
- Diabetes Policy in Ireland
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals (Ireland) DAC Health
- Alexion - Engagement regarding access to orphan medicines and national rare disease plan
Janssen Sciences Ireland UC Budgetary matters
- Engagement with Government & Oireachtas members re new medicines funding.
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.
TG4 Communications
- maoiniú TG4
Rare Diseases Ireland · 2 returns Health
- Get Rare Aware - Engaging with elected officials on Get Rare Aware campaign
- Rare Diseases Ireland election manifesto launch
Vape Business Ireland Budgetary matters
- Shared VBI's budgetary asks with relevant stakeholders
Vulcan Consulting Limited · 2 returns Health
- Strategic Operations in Ireland & Healthcare Priorities
- Rare Disease Policy in Ireland
Insight Consultants Health
- to encourage members of the public to exercise by way of a tax credit to join fitness clubs

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