Meath West — week of Mon, 16 Sept

Peadar Tóibín — Aontú 0 votes · 40 questions · 43 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 40 total

Housing 14 questions
- 2024-09-18 Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the nationality of persons who have registered as homeless in each of the past five years. [36528/24]
- 2024-09-18 Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of persons who have applied for the vacant property refurbishment grant in each month since its establishment; the number who have been refused a grant; the number to whom money has been paid out; and the number waiting for a determination on their application, in tabular form. [36601/24]
- 2024-09-18 Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if his Department provides any specific funding to local authorities for the purposes of refurbishment of vacant social housing stock; the amount of money that has been made available to each local authority for this purpose; and the amount that has been drawn down in each of the past five years. [36602/24]
- 2024-09-18 Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the average length of time that a planning permission applicant for a single house has waited for a decision from An Bord Pleanála in each of the past ten years. [36603/24]
- 2024-09-18 Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of planning permission applications for houses which have been received by An Bord Pleanála in each of the past ten years; the number of applications which have been refused; the number which have been granted; and the number for which a determination has yet to be made, in tabular form. [36604/24]
- 2024-09-18 Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the total number of persons working in An Bord Pleanála. [36605/24]
- 2024-09-18 Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the average annual salary of persons working in An Bord Pleanála. [36606/24]
- 2024-09-18 Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will list the salaries of the top twenty best-paid persons working in An Bord Pleanála, in tabular form. [36607/24]
- 2024-09-18 Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the average cost of a half-acre site zoned for residential use in rural Ireland, excluding cities. [36608/24]
- 2024-09-18 Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the average construction costs for social housing incurred by local authorities, per house, in tabular form. [36609/24]
- 2024-09-19 Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of houses which have been refurbished through the vacant property refurbishment grant to date. [36744/24]
- 2024-09-19 Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the steps that are being taken to negate the need for over-reliance by local authorities on expensive schemes such as HAP and RAS. [36756/24]
- 2024-09-19 Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the total amount spent on the HAP and RAS schemes in each of the past ten years and to date in 2024; and the total number of properties occupied through these schemes at present, in tabular form. [36757/24]
- 2024-09-19 Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the steps his Department is taking to tackle the number of vacant houses, both public and private, across the State. [36745/24]
Health 11 questions
- 2024-09-18 Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Health the average cost to the HSE for one hour of work from an agency nurse within the health service. [36594/24]
- 2024-09-18 Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Health the number of nurses working in the HSE for a recruitment agency at present. [36595/24]
- 2024-09-18 Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Health the amount paid, on average, to home care agencies by the HSE for one hour of care to a patient. [36596/24]
- 2024-09-18 Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Health the number of persons recruited to work in the HSE via recruitment agencies in each of the past ten years and to date in 2024, in tabular form. [36597/24]
- 2024-09-18 Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Health the amount paid by the HSE for agency workers in each of the past ten years and to date in 2024, in tabular form. [36598/24]
- 2024-09-18 Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Health the total amount paid out in compensation by the HSE in each of the past ten years and to date in 2024. [36599/24]
- 2024-09-18 Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Health the current percentage of persons working in the HSE who are agency workers. [36600/24]
- 2024-09-18 Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Health the average number of ‘Did Not Attends’ which occur in the State each day. [36614/24]
- 2024-09-18 Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Health the average number of private patients who are treated in, or attend, public hospitals each year. [36615/24]
- 2024-09-18 Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Health the length of time for which Mayo University Hospital has been without a dedicated bereavement officer; the date upon which he anticipates one will be appointed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36616/24]
- 2024-09-18 Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Health the number of genomic labs in the State and their locations; if his attention has been drawn to the proposed closure of the genomic lab in Crumlin; the reasons for the closure; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36617/24]
Children 5 questions
- 2024-09-18 Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if apartments in Navan, County Meath have been cleared of residents for the purpose of making these apartments available for IPAS residents; if he is opposed to landlords clearing residents from their homes to repurpose buildings for lease to the IPAS system; if he has analysed the number of rental apartments that have been taken out of the rental market in Ireland as a result of this practice; and the number of apartments that have been repurposed from long-term rental properties into IPAS leases, in each of the last four years, in tabular form. [36222/24]
- 2024-09-18 Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if apartments being leased to IPAS have been partitioned to increase the number of bedrooms that can be leased to IPAS (details supplied); if he is concerned that this partition of rooms may lead to IPAS contracts being more profitable than rental agreements, thus taking them out of the long-term rental market. [36223/24]
- 2024-09-18 Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if planning permission is necessary for the partitioning of apartments for IPAS use; and if it is exempt, if he will detail the law under which it is exempt. [36224/24]
- 2024-09-18 Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth to provide the regulations for standards for IPAS accommodation (details supplied). [36225/24]
- 2024-09-18 Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if he will review a series of issues in relation to a new IPAS centre (details supplied). [36638/24]
Public Expenditure 2 questions
- 2024-09-18 Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform the level at which the Leinster House bike shed was signed off on within the OPW; and if he knew the cost of the project at any stage before it was completed. [36004/24]
- 2024-09-18 Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform the amount that has been spent to date on the security of Castletown House in County Kildare; if a breakdown can be provided on the average daily security costs on the premises incurred by the OPW, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36613/24]
Agriculture 2 questions
- 2024-09-18 Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if a map of all reclaimed land in the country exists within his Department, showing land for which the nature restoration law may be applicable; and if so, if he will provide a copy of such a map. [36591/24]
- 2024-09-18 Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he has had any engagement with the European Commissioner for Agriculture on the topic of Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) payments or potential reform of CAP since he took office; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36592/24]
Taoiseach 1 question
- 2024-09-18 Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee on health will next meet. [36612/24]
Environment 1 question
- 2024-09-18 Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the total annual value of subsidies paid to large energy users under the large energy users rebalancing subvention, in each year since it was established, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36630/24]
Transport 1 question
- 2024-09-18 Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Transport the number of demerits under part 5 of the Taxi Regulation Act 2013 that were issued, for each of the past ten years. [36205/24]
Finance 1 question
- 2024-09-18 Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Finance the amount collected in carbon tax in each month since its establishment, in tabular form. [36593/24]
Further and Higher Education 1 question
- 2024-09-18 Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the projected annual savings to the State if the employer apprenticeships grant were abolished. [36628/24]
Tourism 1 question
- 2024-09-19 Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the steps she is taking to increase the rate of tourism in County Meath. [36754/24]

New lobbying 43 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.
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA · 2 returns EU Affairs
- Nature Restoration Law
- European Parliament Elections 2024 - IFA Public Meetings
Irish Heart Foundation EU Affairs
- EU Tobacco Free Generation 2040
Hanover Media Strategy Limited Children and Youth Affairs
- Meeting request to discuss the ongoing crises facing the early years and childcare sector
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.
Trim Family Resource Centre Budgetary matters
- Meet and Greet event organised by Trim FRC in Trim Co Meath
Veterinary Ireland Agriculture
- Communications with Taoiseach, Tanaiste, Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Minister for Health, Chief Veterinary Officer, and other DPOs, regarding Veterinary Ireland concerns on the Veterinary Medicinal Products, Medicated Feed and Fertilisers Regulation Act 2023, and associated Statutory Instrument.
Volunteering Ireland EU Affairs
- European Elections MEP Candidate Pledge 2024
Ireland Active Taxation
- Tax Credit Submission for Gym and Swimming Pool Fees
Epilepsy Ireland Health
- Raising the implementation of the World Health Organisation Global Action Plan on Epilepsy with candidates in the European Elections
Irish Cancer Society · 2 returns Environment · Health
- Climate and health
- Pre-Budget Submission 2025 asks
Shannon Group plc Transport
- Briefing on the strategic importance of Shannon Airport
GSK Health
- Adult vaccination
221+ Patient Suport Group Health
- Updated Oireachtas members on 221+'s work and member needs in meetings on 18 June 2024
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
Liquid Gas Ireland Energy and Natural Resources
- Outreach to share LGI's Manifesto for the 2024 European Elections highlighting policy asks to support a 'Just Transition' in the decarbonisation of Ireland's off natural gas grid energy.
DCC plc Energy and Natural Resources
- "Outreach to share LGI's Manifesto for the 2024 European Elections highlighting policy asks to support a 'Just Transition' in the decarbonisation of Ireland's off natural gas grid energy."
Dexcom Health
- Diabetes Policy in Ireland
Blue Yard Ltd Economic Development and Industry
- Shannon Airport Group
Rehab Group Budgetary matters
- Rehab Group's Pre-Budget Submission Campaign
Irish Penal Reform Trust Justice and Equality
- Support for the European Movement for Small-Scale Detention Housing
Irish Universities Association Education and Training
- Priorities for investment in Higher Education including National Training Fund; Manifesto for Future Talent & Innovation; Invitation to Higher Education Debate
Ibec · 2 returns Budgetary matters · Finance
- Pre-Budget 2025 Submission
- Pre-Budget Submission
Family Carers Ireland · 2 returns Education and Training · Community
- Education for children with additional needs
- Highlighting Local Carer Issues Louth/Meath
Rockwood Consulting ULC Heritage
- Sought consultation with stakeholder
Muiriosa Foundation Health
- Disability Service Providers lobby Government and local public representatives to support the 2025 Budget Campaign spearheaded by the National Federation of Voluntary Service Providers to highlight key priorities outlined in the Budget Campaign Messages and to seek support with the budget 2025 process.
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.
Amnesty International Ireland EU Affairs
- Sharing Amnesty International's manifesto for the European Parliament elections with leaders of political parties/groups
County Meath Chamber EU Affairs
- EU Election Hustings
Vulcan Consulting Limited · 4 returns Health · Education and Training
- Diabetes Policy in Ireland
- To discuss capital and current investment across the higher and further education landscape in Ireland.
- Rare Disease Policy
- Rare Disease Policy 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

What your Meath West TDs did this week

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Questions asked 40 total

New lobbying 43 returns