Dublin Central — week of Mon, 23 Sept

What your Dublin Central TDs did this week

Mon, 23 Sept – 29 Sept 2024 · 4 TDs · 2 bills voted on · 18 questions · 12 new lobbying filings

Votes this week

Childcare

2024-09-25 · 2 votes

An amendment to the bill · motion passed 66–58

Voted for 1 Neasa Hourigan

Voted against 1 Gary Gannon

Did not vote 3 Marie Sherlock · Mary Lou McDonald · Paschal Donohoe

The motion · motion passed 69–57

Voted for 1 Neasa Hourigan

Voted against 1 Gary Gannon

Did not vote 3 Marie Sherlock · Mary Lou McDonald · Paschal Donohoe

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business

2024-09-24 · 1 vote

The week's Dáil business schedule · motion passed 70–54

Voted for 2 Neasa Hourigan · Paschal Donohoe

Voted against 2 Gary Gannon · Mary Lou McDonald

Did not vote 1 Marie Sherlock

Gary Gannon — Social Democrats 3 votes · 4 questions · 1 new lobbying return

Questions asked 4 total

Social 3 questions
- 2024-09-24 Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Social Protection whether there are plans to enhance long-term social welfare support for one-parent families in the upcoming Budget 2025. [37654/24]
- 2024-09-24 Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Social Protection given the pressing need for enhanced support in drug and alcohol services in north-inner city Dublin, the specific measures being taken to increase the number of peer support and lived experience workers in these services, particularly through the implementation of financial incentives as part of community employment schemes. [37652/24]
- 2024-09-24 Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Social Protection how her Department assesses the effectiveness of child benefit and back to school allowance payments in reducing child poverty, in light of recent research from the ESRI indicating that nearly 230,000 children in the country lack basic necessities such as food, clothing and heating. [37650/24]
Justice 1 question
- 2024-09-24 Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Justice the supports available to install further CCTV cameras on Blessington Street in order to manage the rise in incidents of anti-social behaviour and open drug dealing taking place in the area (details supplied) in view of the safety concerns continuously raised by residents of Sackville Court/Blessington Street, Dublin. [37261/24]

New lobbying 1 return

National Traveller MABS Finance
- An copy of NTMABS research report into financial literacy in the Traveller community was sent via email to all T.D.'s and Senators

Marie Sherlock — Labour Party 0 votes · 0 questions · 1 new lobbying return

New lobbying 1 return

National Traveller MABS Finance
- An copy of NTMABS research report into financial literacy in the Traveller community was sent via email to all T.D.'s and Senators

Mary Lou McDonald — Sinn Féin 1 vote · 5 questions · 2 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 5 total

Health 3 questions
- 2024-09-26 Deputy Mary Lou McDonald asked the Minister for Health if he will provide details on statutory funding streams which may be available to a stand-alone counselling service in Tullamore (details supplied) with charitable status which supports people in the community to maintain positive mental health by providing effective and accessible counselling and psychotherapy services. [38243/24]
- 2024-09-26 Deputy Mary Lou McDonald asked the Minister for Health if he has considered the inclusion of ozempic in the drug payment scheme for purposes other than management of type 2 diabetes; if he has considered this in the context of its application in managing patients with insulin resistance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38429/24]
- 2024-09-26 Deputy Mary Lou McDonald asked the Minister for Health if semaglutide is licenced and approved for use for insulin resistance or weight management or any other purpose in the State; if it is approved or under consideration for reimbursement in any context other than type 2 diabetes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38430/24]
Enterprise 2 questions
- 2024-09-25 Deputy Mary Lou McDonald asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the number of IDA site visits to County Louth for each of the years 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024 respectively; the location in County Louth where these visits took place, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38101/24]
- 2024-09-25 Deputy Mary Lou McDonald asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment to provide a breakdown for listed IDA client companies and IDA-backed client companies with operations in County Louth for each of the years 2020-2024, respectively, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38102/24]

New lobbying 2 returns

National Federation of Voluntary Service Providers Supporting People with Intellectual Disability Justice and Equality
- Communicating priorities for people with disabilities and service providers to key stakeholders
National Traveller MABS Finance
- An copy of NTMABS research report into financial literacy in the Traveller community was sent via email to all T.D.'s and Senators

Paschal Donohoe — Fine Gael 1 vote · 0 questions · 4 new lobbying returns

New lobbying 4 returns

JKS Communications Development and Zoning
- RZLT
The Irish Co-operative Organisation Society Ltd Budgetary matters
- ICOS Pre Budget Submission 2025
National Federation of Voluntary Service Providers Supporting People with Intellectual Disability Budgetary matters
- Calling for funding in Budget 2025 to ensure the sustainability of vital services for people with intellectual disabilities
National Traveller MABS Finance
- An copy of NTMABS research report into financial literacy in the Traveller community was sent via email to all T.D.'s and Senators