Colm Brophy — Watch Them Work

Most recent lobbying returns

2026-02-12 Justice and Equality Jesuit Refugee Service (JRS) Ireland — In January 2026, JRS Ireland issued a copy of the 2026 JRS Ireland Intercultural and Interfaith Calendar to a number of relevant designated public officials and raised serious concerns about increasing polarisation around migration and asylum issues in Ireland.
2026-01-22 Justice and Equality Comhlámh — Comhlámh's member group, Ireland Says Welcome, sent a letter to raise concerns about proposals that Minister O'Callaghan was bringing to cabinet that day to 1. Require people in IPAS accommodation who have jobs to pay 10-40% of their income as a contribution to the cost of their accommodation, 2. Restrict the possibility of naturalisation in the future for people who have received certain social welfare payments, and 3. To make family reunification less accessible for recognised refugees.
2026-01-21 Justice and Equality Local Development Companies Network CLG — Meeting With Minister Colm Brophy 14/10
2026-01-21 Heritage Dublin Zoo — Sought to clarify remarks made about Dublin Zoo in the Dail - Requested and took part in a meeting to discuss state funding for Dublin Zoo and Fota Wildlife Park - Invited Ministers to the launch of Dublin Zoo's Animal Welfare Masterplan
2026-01-21 Justice and Equality Ibec — Shared key priorities on migration and integration
2026-01-21 Finance Community Platform — Emailed all Ministers, TDs and Senators with a copy of the Community Platform’s Four Tests for Budget 2026 asking them to support these proposals in the run up to the announcement of Budget 2026.
2026-01-21 Justice and Equality Immigrant Council of Ireland — Recommendations concerning accommodation supports for Ukrainians
2026-01-21 Energy and Natural Resources Liquid Gas Ireland — Outreach to relevant stakeholders to present Liquid Gas Ireland's report 'Delivering Net Zero for Rural Ireland - Pathways to Renewable Liquid Gas', sharing the newly published document and inviting representatives to attend a briefing regarding the report.

Date	Them	Party	Action	Bill / motion	Outcome
2025-12-17	staon	nil	Question again put	Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) (Amendment) Bill 2023: Restoration to Order Paper (Resumed) People Before Profit-Solidarity PMB ↗	Lost

Date	Pos	Action	Bill / motion	Outcome
2026-04-15	ta	Question put	Tackling Soaring Energy Costs: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members]	Carried
2026-04-15	ta	Amendment put	Tackling Soaring Energy Costs: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members]	Carried
2026-04-15	ta	Question put	Fuel Prices: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members]	Carried
2026-04-15	ta	Amendment put	Fuel Prices: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members]	Carried
2026-04-15	nil	Question put	Organisation of Working Time (Leave for Health Screening Purposes) Bill 2025: Second Stage (Resumed) [Private Members] Labour Party PMB ↗	Lost
2026-04-15	ta	Question put	Arbitration (Amendment) Bill 2025: Report and Final Stages Govt (Foreign Affairs) ↗	Carried
2026-04-15	ta	Question put	International Protection Bill 2026: From the Seanad Govt (Justice) ↗	Carried
2026-04-15	nil	Amendment to amendment put	International Protection Bill 2026: From the Seanad Govt (Justice) ↗	Lost
2026-04-15	ta	Seanad amendment put	International Protection Bill 2026: From the Seanad Govt (Justice) ↗	Carried
2026-04-15	ta	Seanad amendment put	International Protection Bill 2026: From the Seanad Govt (Justice) ↗	Carried
2026-04-14	ta	Question put	Financial Resolution No. 2: Natural Gas Carbon Tax	Carried
2026-04-14	ta	Question put	Financial Resolution No. 1: Mineral Oil Tax	Carried
2026-04-14	nil	Amendment put	Financial Resolution No. 1: Mineral Oil Tax	Lost
2026-04-14	ta	Question put	Confidence in Government: Motion	Carried
2026-04-14	ta	Question put	An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business	Carried

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2024-11-07 Finance Deputy Colm Brophy asked the Minister for Finance the estimated cost of reducing the VAT rate from 13.5% to 11% and 9% respectively for food and catering services, as well as all entertainment and hairdressing services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45969/24]
2024-11-07 Finance Deputy Colm Brophy asked the Minister for Finance the estimated cost of increasing the research and development tax credit by 5% and 10%; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45970/24]
2024-11-07 Education Deputy Colm Brophy asked the Minister for Education the rate of capitation at primary and post-primary school from 2011 to 2024 inclusive; the amount to be provided in 2025; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45870/24]
2024-11-07 Education Deputy Colm Brophy asked the Minister for Education the annual capitation grants allocated from 2011 to 2024 inclusive; the amount to be provided in 2025; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45871/24]
2024-11-07 Education Deputy Colm Brophy asked the Minister for Education the total number of teachers at primary and post-primary school from 2011 to 2024; the number to be provided in 2025; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45872/24]
2024-11-07 Education Deputy Colm Brophy asked the Minister for Education the total number of SNAs at primary and post-primary school from 2011 to 2024; the number to be provided in 2025; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45873/24]
2024-11-07 Education Deputy Colm Brophy asked the Minister for Education the number and location of primary schools from 2011 to 2024; the number proposed; the delivery date of each; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45874/24]
2024-11-07 Education Deputy Colm Brophy asked the Minister for Education the number and location of post-primary schools from 2011 to 2024; the number proposed; the delivery date of each; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45875/24]
2024-11-07 Education Deputy Colm Brophy asked the Minister for Education the number and location of special classes from 2011 to 2024; the number proposed; the delivery date of each; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45876/24]
2024-11-07 Education Deputy Colm Brophy asked the Minister for Education the number and location of special schools from 2011 to 2024; the number proposed; the delivery date of each; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45877/24]

Colm Brophy Fine Gael · Dublin South-West

Who's been in their ear 165 lobbying returns filed · 34th Dáil

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