Tipperary South — week of Mon, 16 Sept

Mattie McGrath — Independent 0 votes · 7 questions · 29 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 7 total

Public Expenditure 4 questions
- 2024-09-18 Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform the extent to which he remains satisfied that public procurement guidelines were followed by the OPW in respect of the construction of a bike shelter and ancillary services at Leinster House to accommodate 18 bicycles; to provide a full breakdown of the procurement timeline, the process involved, the expenditure incurred, the amount initially budgeted for the project, and the overall framework agreement for construction; whether this public expenditure represents value for money and complies with the public spending code; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36093/24]
- 2024-09-18 Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform for a full breakdown of the procurement timeline, process involved, expenditure incurred, and the amount initially budgeted by the OPW for the installation of electric vehicle charging points within the Leinster House campus; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36094/24]
- 2024-09-18 Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform for a full breakdown of the procurement timeline, process involved, expenditure incurred, and the amount initially budgeted by the OPW for the installation of the replacement gate at the rear entrance to the Minister’s entrance adjoining Leinster House; the number of times the gate has been replaced in the past four years; the overall costs involved including the procurement process; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36095/24]
- 2024-09-18 Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform the officials in the OPW that signed off on the €336,000 Leinster House bike shelter; whether this aligns with Government procurement policy; if the individuals will be held accountable; if so, the manner by which this will occur; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36096/24]
Transport 2 questions
- 2024-09-18 Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Transport for a breakdown of every road improvement project, including the indicative cost of each project and local authority area, that either his Department or Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) has instructed local authorities to withhold planned road improvement tenders unless they receive explicit approval from either his Department or TII, or directing that projects that have been tendered/awarded have been subsequently withdrawn, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36097/24]
- 2024-09-18 Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Transport for a full breakdown of all the road improvement projects announced by his Department in February 2024 (planned projects) that have not yet gone out to tender; the reason for not tendering in each case; the indicative costs involved with each project; when the respective projects will go to tender; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36098/24]
Education 1 question
- 2024-09-18 Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Education the measures she will take to ensure that textbooks used in Irish schools do not negatively stereotype Irish people or Irish culture; the steps she will undertake to ensure this does not happen again; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36092/24]

New lobbying 29 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.
South Tipperary Development CLG Economic Development and Industry
- Made representation on behalf of the company regarding the funding levels for the upcoming LEADER programme
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.
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 Taxation
- Tax Credit Submission for Gym and Swimming Pool Fees
Irish Cancer Society · 2 returns Health
- Cancer genetic services
- 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.
Orsted Onshore Ireland Midco Limited Energy and Natural Resources
- Overarching letter to Oireachtas members, specifically those in counties with Orsted presence, and other key government officials outlining key energy policy priorities
Shannon Group plc Transport
- Update on The Shannon Airport Group activities & highlight the importance of Shannon Airport and the opportunity to rebalance aviation landscape in Ireland
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
Association of Visitor Experiences and Attractions CLG Tourism
- AVEA submission for consideration for Budget 2025, with the four key themes of: Accelerated Costs of Business threatening the sustainability of businesses; VAT to return to 9%; Economic value of tourism to be recognised and supported, particularly in the regions; Access to be prioritised, internationally and locally, as a key strategic tourism enabler; budgets for tourism agencies Tourism Ireland and Fáilte Ireland to be restored to 2023 levels
Screen Producers Ireland · 2 returns Arts
- email to Committee members to share SPI's position on RTE reports
- Informing members of Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport and Media of SPI's position on regional development of Audiovisual sector
Family Carers Ireland Budgetary matters
- FCI Pre Budget proposal/asks
Rare Diseases Ireland · 2 returns Health
- Get Rare Aware - Engaging with elected officials on Get Rare Aware campaign
- Rare Diseases Ireland election manifesto launch
Restaurants Association of Ireland Taxation
- Meeting with the Rural Independent Group of TDs
Irish Hotels Federation Tourism
- Seeking Government measures to support the continued recovery of Ireland's tourism and hospitality industry
ITMAC - Irish Tobacco Manufacturers' Advisory Committee Health
- Request to brief political stakeholders on Age 21 legislation
Vulcan Consulting Limited Housing
- Housing for All and National Planning Framework
Insight Consultants Health
- to encourage members of the public to exercise by way of a tax credit to join fitness clubs
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

What your Tipperary South TDs did this week

Questions asked 7 total

New lobbying 29 returns

New lobbying 2 returns